05/07/2026
Anyone can buy a truck and start driving. The business side is what separates the ones who last from the ones who don't.
In this episode of Behind the Freight, Adam Wingfield breaks down what it really takes to run a trucking operation that survives.
We talked about:
Why the business side of trucking has an 85% failure rate in the first year
π How to prep for Roadcheck Week before it catches you off guard
π Common ELD violations and what to watch for
π A three-step way to use AI to find the gaps in your rate negotiations
π How to read freight market cycles and prepare for the next downturn
If you're trying to stay in the game long-term, this one's worth your time. Listen now.
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