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Hosted by Motor Carrier HQ · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 203 episodes
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Chris has years of experience helping others start their own trucking company. Now he’s going from behind the desk to behind the wheel to put his money where his mouth is. Follow the highs and lows of starting a trucking company through our podcast Haulin Assets.
Motor Carrier HQ hosts Haulin Assets, a business show with 203 episodes published.
We made it to Episode 200! In this special milestone episode, Craig and Chris reflect on the journey of the Haulin Assets Podcast, share some of the most important trucking business lessons they have learned, and thank t
In this episode, we talk about motor carrier safety and why it affects almost every part of running a trucking business. Safety is not just about avoiding violations. It impacts insurance, CSA scores, audits, customer re
There are very few things in trucking that can end a career overnight, but a drug and alcohol violation can absolutely do it. The scary part is that many drivers who get in trouble are not trying to break the rules. They
The first 90 days as an owner-operator can make or break your business. While many drivers focus on the freedom and earning potential of truck ownership, the reality is that success comes from learning how to operate a p
Episode 196 dives into some of the biggest myths, overrated trends, and hard truths in trucking. Chris and Craig break down the difference between gross revenue and actual profit, why cash flow matters more than flashy n
Freight rates and fuel prices are two of the biggest forces in trucking—and they’re more connected than most drivers realize. In this episode, we break down what actually drives both, how they move together (but at diffe
Too many owner-operators focus on loads, trucks, and revenue—but overlook the foundation that determines how much they actually keep. In this episode, we break down the legal structures, tax strategies, and partnership d
Starting a trucking company sounds simple—until you hit the paperwork. DOT numbers, MC authority, IFTA, IRP… it’s where a lot of new carriers get stuck, overpay, or make costly mistakes before they ever haul a load. In t
Running a trucking business is already hard. What makes it even harder is when your own systems are working against you. In this episode, we break down the concept of “friction” in your business—those small inefficiencie
Buying a truck is exciting. Signing the wrong financing deal? Not so much. In this episode, Chris and Craig break down how to finance a truck and trailer the right way, so your equipment works for you instead of trapping
In this episode of Haulin Assets 2.0, we look back at the rapid growth from 1 truck to 12 in just 2.5 years—right before the freight market flipped. What seemed like momentum quickly turned into hard lessons. This episod
After seven years and one of the toughest freight markets anyone can remember, Haulin Assets is back — refocused and ready for the next chapter. In this relaunch episode, we look at why the podcast started, what it was m
After an extended break, Haulin’ Assets is back. In this episode, I explain where we’ve been, why the podcast went quiet longer than expected, and what’s changing as we relaunch. Quarter four was busy, the market shifted
It's Truck Driver Appreciation Week and before we get into the August 2025 Financials, Craig and I talk a little bit about what that means. I personally want to thank you all for being such a driving force in the economy
The last couple of weeks have actually been kind of slow, when it comes to the craziness of trucking so I don't have any really dramatic stories from the road. However, now that Break Safety Week has come and gone I do t
The financial challenges continue in July, but before we get into that I tell Craig about two stories from the road. One of them involves smelly onions. The other is about some spilt milk — buttermilk, to be exact. What
In this episode of Haulin Assets, we’re giving a freight market update—and while the beginning might sound a little doom-and-gloom, don’t worry. There’s light at the end of the tunnel, and we share why things are finally
June had some short-term challenges, but also some indicators that the future might be a little brighter. Before we dive into the numbers, I share an experience one of our drivers had that caused an unloading delay. It w
The most common question I get is, "When is a good time to start a trucking company". In this Episode Craig and I are going to answer that question and the answer might not be what you think. But..... before we get into
Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of May 2025, Craig and I talk about the crazy weekend we just had. Literally every truck had some kind of significant issue over the weekend. Everything from problems cause by getti
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