Episodes

  • S5 E17: GROW or SURVIVE?! The Ultimate Trucking Dilemma in a CRASHING Market
    Aug 27 2025

    The trucking market is brutal, and every carrier is facing an impossible choice: Do you chase growth and expand your empire, or do you batten down the hatches and protect your hard-earned margins at all costs? In this no-holds-barred episode of Sense Per Mile, we're dissecting the ultimate strategic dilemma for trucking companies navigating a rough market. We'll dive into the risks and rewards of aggressive expansion versus conservative financial protection, examining real-world scenarios and offering expert insights on how to make the right call for your business. Don't make a costly mistake! Tune in before you make your next big move!


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    Sponsors:

    tenstreet

    TAFS

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    29 mins
  • S5 E15: The EMPLOYER RANSOM: Charging to Verify Previous Employment?!
    Aug 13 2025

    The trucking industry's recruiting nightmare just got a whole lot worse. In this explosive episode of Sense Per Mile, we're exposing a shocking new trend where some employers are now charging carriers to respond to legally required employment verifications. This predatory practice is nothing short of extortion, holding up the hiring process and adding another crippling tax on companies already struggling with the driver shortage. We’ll break down exactly how this new ransom is making it even more impossible to get new drivers on the road and what this means for the future of trucking.


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    Sponsors:

    TAFS inc

    Guests

    Brad Hackett, Jett Express

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    26 mins
  • S5 E14: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ARE A LIE?! Why You Can't Retire (and Why Nobody Stays)
    Aug 6 2025

    The 401k was a colossal mistake... and it was never meant to be your retirement plan. In this explosive episode of Sense Per Mile, we're exposing the broken promises behind our modern benefits system and revealing why the decline of retirement security is a bigger part of the trucking industry's retention nightmare than you realize. We sit down with the very person who created the 401k, and he's revealing his new, radical program designed to fix the mess he created. Is this the blueprint for the future of employee benefits?! You can't afford to miss this!


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    Sponsors:

    Mesilla Valley Transport

    Tenstreet


    Guests:

    Ted Benna, 401kbenna

    Kyle Bagley, Radish Plan


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    30 mins
  • S5 E13: TRANSPORTATION SHOCKWAVE! + Women's UNTOLD Struggles in Trucking & Logistics
    Jul 30 2025

    MAJOR INDUSTRY ALERT!
    Get ready for breaking news that could completely shake up the recruiting side of the transportation industry! This is a development you need to know about if you're involved in hiring, retention, or career planning in trucking and logistics.
    But there's more. We're also honored to host two incredible women from different facets of the transportation world? We'll explore a crucial question: Do women face unique and additional struggles building a career across all areas of this industry? If so, what do those challenges look like, and how are they being navigated? Powered by: CDLLife x HOT SEAT SERVICES
    Sponsors:MyCarrierPortalTenstreetGuests


    Jessica Dotson, Director of Business Development, Multi Service Fuel Card

    Pamala Polyak, Owner, Polyak Trucking

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    30 mins
  • S5 E12: IS THIS THE INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST ENEMY?!
    Jul 28 2025

    Are rising insurance costs driving you out of business? In this explosive episode of Sense Per Mile, we're exposing the dark side of the trucking insurance industry. We'll uncover how nuclear verdicts, skyrocketing premiums, and unrealistic risk assessments are crippling carriers, impacting driver retention, and threatening the very foundation of the supply chain. Get ready to hear the raw truth about how insurance companies are contributing to the trucking crisis.Powered by: CDLLife x HOT SEAT SERVICES
    Sponsors:TAFSTenstreetGuests

    Sage Outcast

    Merryl Gerhardt, American Trucking Group

    Ryan Rogers, Tenstreet

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    28 mins
  • S5 E11: 2025 MID-YEAR TRUCKING FORECAST: Brace Yourself. (Freight, Finance, & Driver Meltdown?)
    Jul 16 2025

    What's coming for freight in 2025? We're breaking down the latest forecasts for freight rates, the impact of the financial market, and the ever-critical driver recruiting landscape. Get ready for expert insights on spot vs. contract, interest rates, and how to attract and retain top talent. Don't miss this essential guide to navigating the future of trucking!
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    Sponsors:

    Mesilla Valley Transportation

    Tenstreet

    Guests:

    Tim Crawford, Tenstreet

    Lindsey Trent, Next Gen Trucking

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    30 mins
  • S5 E10: Red, White & Road Worn: The Untold Patriotism of Trucking
    Jul 9 2025

    While the world celebrates freedom, truckers are out there earning it mile by mile. In this patriotic episode of Sense Per Mile, we salute the men and women who keep America moving every day, every night, and every holiday in between.


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    Sponsors:

    MyCarrierPortal

    Tenstreet


    Guests:

    Tom Resz, Tenstreet

    Chris MIles, Sonepar

    Evan Steger, Time2Shine

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    30 mins
  • S5 E9: Truckers Are Getting Paid In & Out Of The Cab! Here’s How 🚛📱
    Jul 3 2025

    More drivers are turning smartphones into side hustles by growing brands, launching businesses, and cashing in on content. In this episode, we break down how truckers are using social media to stack income without adding miles.Powered by: CDLLife x HOT SEAT SERVICESSponsors:TAFS, inc.TenstreetGuests:Ingrid Brown, BlackJack ExpressVann Brown, Brown Ox Ventures

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    32 mins