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10/18/2026

TRUCKING TRAP! The Dark Side of the Gross System 🚨

Percentage gross can look better than a cents-per-mile rate, but you must look at the entire trip.
Can you verify the gross amount? Are you counting the miles you drive empty? And what happens when freight rates slow down? 🤔

Percentage can work well, but calculate every mile before deciding which structure is better for you.

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

VICTIMS LEFT BROKE: Inside the Trail Trac Trucking Scandal!

A Canadian trucking company shuts down, drivers and owner operators claim they're owed thousands of dollars, and serious allegations of fraud begin to surface.

In this episode, we sit down with three people connected to the company to hear their experiences and investigate allegations involving unpaid drivers, missing payments to carriers, transferred trucks and trailers, questionable safety inspection stickers, and potential payments under the table.

We also review phone calls, footage, and information shared by former workers as we try to understand what happened, where the equipment went, and how these situations can affect hardworking trucking families.

Some owner operators claim they're owed more than $50,000 to $120,000, raising serious questions about accountability and protection for drivers and carriers.

These are allegations and personal accounts presented by our guests, not established findings of fraud.

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If you've experienced unpaid settlements, questionable safety inspections, or similar situations in the trucking industry, share your experience in the comments.

We want to hear from drivers, owner operators, and carriers who have been affected.

What needs to change to protect hardworking people in trucking?

10/14/2026

CLOSURE?! What’s Happening at Trail-Trac Transport? 🤔

I saw Trail-Trac Transport listed as temporarily closed, so I called to ask what was happening.
At first, I was told I had the wrong number. Later, someone said the company was closed, and the trucks and trailers were still in the yard. I’m hearing mixed messages, and I still don’t know the full story.

Drivers and owner-operators: If you have firsthand or verified information, please share it below so everyone understands what’s happening.

10/14/2026

Raise Denied? Your Semi-Truck MPG Matters 🚨

Two drivers. Identical trucks. Same GTA-to-California route. 🚛

One averages 7.6 MPG; the other gets 6.4. That difference costs the company approximately $1,500 a month in fuel.
If both drivers came to me asking for a raise, fuel efficiency would be part of the conversation.

Drivers, what MPG are you averaging? ⛽

10/12/2026

Start Truck Dispatching in 2026 — The Exact Steps I'd Take 🚛

If I were starting a dispatch service from scratch in 2026, I’d keep it simple.

I’d set up the business, create a basic landing page, find my first carrier, and learn the process with one truck. I’d also want good training and someone experienced I could turn to when questions come up.

Once you understand how to book loads, communicate with brokers and manage drivers, adding more trucks becomes much easier. You don’t need to be perfect—you need to get started.

👇Comment DISPATCH, and I’ll send you more information about starting a dispatch service from home.

10/11/2026

Dispatching 10 Semi-Trucks OR Becoming a Freight Broker!

How many trucks do you need to dispatch to make $10,000 per month?

In this video, we break down real trucking business scenarios using simple numbers that dispatchers, freight brokers, owner operators, and small fleet owners should understand.

We start by calculating how much a dispatch service can make from dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds using national average freight rates and a 5% dispatch fee. Based on the numbers, dispatching around 7 dry van units or 6 reefer/flatbed units could generate over $10,000 per month.

Then we look at freight brokering and calculate how many loads a broker would need to move to make $8,000 per month. Using a $2,500 average load and a 10% commission, that comes out to around 32 loads per month. But on higher-paying lanes like Toronto to California or Toronto to Calgary, the number of loads needed can be much lower.

If you’re thinking about getting off the wheel, starting a dispatch service, or dispatching for owner operators, our dispatch course may be a great place to start.

If you’re interested in freight brokering, check out our Freight Broker course and the mini-series linked below.

Every load, truck, and lane is different — but the math still matters. The better you understand your numbers, the better decisions you can make in trucking.

10/08/2026

Trucking Cost BREAKDOWN: MPG, Fuel Prices & Expenses!

Trucking is unpredictable, and every situation can affect your bottom line differently.

In this video, we break down real trucking scenarios you could face on the road and show how to calculate the cost, rates, and numbers behind them so you can make smarter business decisions.

We compare a truck getting 6 MPG versus 8 MPG over 10,000 miles per month, and the difference is thousands of dollars in fuel. We also break down how rising diesel prices affect a 2,500-mile load from Toronto to California, and why a manufacturer may see a major price increase when fuel jumps.

We also calculate how much factoring can cost over the course of a year for dry van and flatbed operations, and why understanding these numbers matters before deciding if a load is actually profitable.

If you want to learn how to dispatch yourself or start a dispatch service, check out our dispatch training program.

If you’re looking for a competitive factoring company, comment FACTORING and we’ll introduce you to a company we recommend.

Every load and every situation is different, but the numbers still have to make sense. Understanding how to calculate these scenarios can help you recognize when a load is profitable, account for unexpected costs, and make better decisions for your trucking business.

10/07/2026

MORE HOME TIME! Would You Drive a Moffett or Boom Truck? 🤔

Looking for stronger hourly pay without spending every night away?

I found some Moffett flatbed and boom-truck positions in Driver Roll listed around $35 to $43 an hour. It’s fewer miles but more physical work—and for drivers with young kids, that tradeoff may be worth considering.

Would you do this type of work? 🚛

10/05/2026

Can You Work Less After Buying a Semi-Truck?🤔

Buying a semi-truck gives you more control, but the payments don’t stop when the truck does.
Taking five or six days off without planning for your recurring expenses can put you in the hole.

Owner-operators: how do you plan your time off? 👇