Jun 20, 2025 | Career Growth
Steve’s journey from truck driver to business owner didn’t happen overnight. Like many others starting with a CDL and a big dream, he faced uncertainty, financial hurdles, and steep learning curves. In the beginning, Steve worked long hours, often juggling...
Jun 11, 2025 | Career Growth, Trucking Insights
Starting a trucking business or growing your fleet as a small carrier can feel like navigating a never-ending uphill battle. The constant trucking market challenges, intense competition from larger fleets, and unpredictable customer demands can easily make you...
Jun 11, 2025 | Career Growth
In the competitive world of freight and trucking, building a thriving business can feel overwhelming. Many owner-operators and small fleet owners wonder how to stand out, secure consistent loads, and build a company that lasts. At Miles and Mentors, we believe that...
Jun 11, 2025 | Career Growth, Start a Business, Trucking Insights
Many professionals today are re-evaluating their career paths, especially with the growing uncertainty in traditional job sectors. If you’re considering a career change to trucking, you’re not alone. The trucking industry offers trucking career opportunities that...
May 16, 2025 | Trucking Insights, Career Growth
In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, mentorship has long played a crucial role in shaping the careers of drivers, dispatchers, and fleet owners alike. However, the traditional view of mentorship as a one-on-one relationship is rapidly expanding. Today,...
Mar 29, 2025 | Start a Business, Career Growth, Money & Compliance, Trucking Insights
One of the fastest ways to fail in trucking is to keep moving freight without understanding what it actually costs to run your truck. Many new owner-operators assume that if they’re rolling, they’re making money. But as Hoyt Moore explained in Episode 5 of the Miles...
