BLP 359: The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company
Release Date: 02/23/2026
BLP 359: The Most Valuable 30 Minutes for Running a Trucking Company
Bulkloads Podcast
Watch the video on our YouTube: 109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months. That’s 300 new competitors per day. So the real question isn’t “Is trucking competitive?” It’s: How do you win anyway? This is the BEST trucking advice we’ve captured over the past few years — condensed into one powerful 30-minute masterclass for owner-operators and fleet owners who want to stay profitable, stay booked, and build something that lasts. Inside this video, experienced operators break down: ✅ Why SAFETY must be the foundation of your company (or you’re built on...
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Bulkloads Podcast
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BLP 357: How Iowa 80 Truck Stop Became a Haven for Drivers Across the Nation
Bulkloads Podcast
In this episode, Jared Flinn sits down with Ben Huston from the Iowa 80 Group — home of the World’s Largest Truck Stop — to talk about the incredible history behind Iowa 80, how the company supports America’s truck drivers, and what makes their locations in Walcott, IA, Joplin, MO, and Kenly, NC a home away from home for drivers across the country. Ben shares stories from his journey in the trucking world, the legacy of the Moon family who started it all, and what it takes to run a truck stop with 900 parking spaces, 24 showers, and nine restaurants — all designed with drivers in...
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BLP 356: The Company Fueling Rural America Since World War II
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BLP 355: The Tire Mistake Costing Truckers MILLIONS
Bulkloads Podcast
Think you’re saving money with cheap truck tires? Think again. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Gibbs from Ozarko Tire to reveal the real costs of poor tire choices, the truth about retreads, and why tire maintenance can make or break your bottom line. Whether you’re an owner-operator, fleet manager, or just someone in the trucking industry, this conversation will change the way you think about your tire program. You’ll discover: The hidden difference between Tier 1 and Tier 4 tires How retreads can slash your cost per mile The #1 cause of roadside breakdowns (and how to prevent...
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BLP 354: Why Most Trucking Companies Are Breaking the Law, And Don’t Even Know It
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BLP 353: How She Turned a Small Moving Business Into a Nationwide Dispatch Platform
Bulkloads Podcast
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Nisrine Masri, founder of Movers Dispatch Board, shares her entrepreneurial journey in the moving and storage industry. She dives into the unique challenges of household goods logistics, the evolution of specialized technology for movers, and how her platform fills critical gaps in capacity, labor, and trust—highlighting fascinating industry insights and memorable moving stories along the way. From running a moving company out of a spare bedroom to launching a nationwide tech platform, Nisrine Masri brings a rare mix of grit and innovation to...
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BLP 352: 4 Million Miles Accident-Free: Legendary Trucker Roger Zima’s 40-Year Story
Bulkloads Podcast
In this inspiring episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn sits down with Roger Zima, a trucking legend who's driven over 4 million miles without a single accident. Recently named the 2024 Minnesota Driver of the Year by the Minnesota Trucking Association, Roger shares the wisdom, discipline, and heart behind his 40-year career with Foltz Trucking. From early gravel hauls to hauling canola and beans across the Midwest, Roger opens up about how he’s stayed safe on the road, what makes Foltz a standout company for drivers, and why patience, prayer, and good people matter. You’ll...
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BLP 351: I Watched My Family Lose Everything — Here’s What I Did With It
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BLP 350: How This Southwest Missouri Visionary Took Over His Dad's Bulk Trucking Business and Built a Legacy
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In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Austin Hammen of AH Trucking shares the inspiring growth story from a small family operation to a 35-truck fleet. Austin discusses transitioning through dump, livestock, and hopper hauling, the value of in-house maintenance, and lessons in leadership after his father’s passing—while offering honest insights on building culture, cost-saving strategies, and future expansion plans. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? How can we pray for you? Email us: Check out our companies! ...
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109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months.
That’s 300 new competitors per day. So the real question isn’t “Is trucking competitive?” It’s: How do you win anyway? This is the BEST trucking advice we’ve captured over the past few years — condensed into one powerful 30-minute masterclass for owner-operators and fleet owners who want to stay profitable, stay booked, and build something that lasts.
Inside this video, experienced operators break down:
✅ Why SAFETY must be the foundation of your company (or you’re built on sand)
✅ How to avoid going out of business during slow freight markets
✅ The truth about cost per mile (most truckers calculate it wrong)
✅ Why cheap tires actually cost you MORE money
✅ How to manage cash flow before it’s too late
✅ Why balancing your checkbook monthly could save your company
✅ The difference between being busy and being profitable
✅ How diversification protects you when a major customer disappears
✅ Why trust & reputation beat marketing
✅ The difference between a “driver” and a true professional
You’ll also hear hard-earned lessons about:
Growing too fast Insurance mistakes
Underestimating accounting
Seasonal trucking challenges
Fuel efficiency strategies
Working on your business vs. just in it
This isn’t theory. This is real-world trucking experience from operators who’ve survived downturns, fires, rate swings, and market crashes.
If you’re serious about building a trucking company that lasts longer than the next freight cycle — this video is for you.
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Clip 1 - Sam Watts, 10-4 Truck Insurance https://youtu.be/n0LhfBtkgHE?si=0RnnEuAe9RVJzade
Clip 2 - Mike Bennet, Eagle Logistics https://youtu.be/MOqg_2ycTcI?si=M5ANI13XBkN9HO9D
Clip 3 - Evan Shelley, Truck Parking Club https://youtu.be/C4byWaQ3sy8?si=BJcL_aeEJDFQhbBB
Clip 4 - Steve Miller, Reliant Transportation https://youtu.be/umhF7BdpOZQ?si=ibkP2DVpmEG_cIr4
Clip 5 - Brian Kinsey, International Used Trucks https://youtu.be/jm5qACtGyAM?si=hQgKyV0IuKUec4y4
Clip 6 - Roger Zima, Foltz Trucking https://youtu.be/SKNaFnwK6go?si=oegWh058xEKtVp5B
Clip 7 - Mark Walker, Transland https://youtu.be/IZytshzWfcs?si=auCc2C_9cYSSUPKk
Clip 8 - Matt Gibbs, Ozarko Tire https://youtu.be/O33DuglTye8?si=EOfdEoKlwWiTV0hz
Clip 9 - Jesse Bounds, Bounda Hay https://youtu.be/D6bFidG8Tr8?si=WNQt2JKWsrvWo9GH
Clip 10 - Justin Sturgill, Justin Sturgill Trucking https://youtu.be/iVDGEBf-w5c?si=_y5dW6r_Fykn8g9i
Clip 11 - Jesse Runions, Ben R Brown Trucking https://youtu.be/L9FL7QckbVk?si=K0I08nAci1mXrOmF
Clip 12 - Earl Martin Jr., ERM Trucking https://youtu.be/7beLHlc1pGk?si=YMeBedkQQI3Yz7xj
Clip 13 - Brad & Jason Hammes, Hammes Trucking https://youtu.be/lHLKMYyEdRw?si=QpZtQsQIsQAUvwXu
Clip 14 - Austin Hammen, AH Trucking https://youtu.be/T1uMLzYvSP8?si=VfTvV_3WROyLmUR3
Clip 15 - Woody Bogler, Woody Bogler Trucking https://youtu.be/UaTIT9atRss?si=jLv8RhEDWmEKzF75
Timestamp:
00:00 "Trucking Success Starts with Safety"
04:47 "Planning Ahead for Efficiency"
08:15 "Efficient Used Truck Strategy"
10:13 "Truck Driver's Perspective"
14:06 "Tire Tracking for Cost Reduction"
16:57 "Challenges of Understanding Accrual Accounting"
22:12 DIY Truck Maintenance Tips
24:29 Building Trust in Business
27:36 "Working on the Business"
29:53 Family Farms Facing Decline
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