From Captive Agent to Independent ….Here’s Everything I Wasn’t Allowed to Tell You
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protect your pockets
A place where trucking owner/operators can discuss anything related to being a successful o/o (or mistakes to avoid).
Starting a Trucking Business in 2025? READ THIS Before You Drop a Dime
Starting your own trucking business? This is the hub for new and future carriers building from the ground up. Learn exactly how to launch your authority, avoid costly mistakes, stay legal, and run profitably — even with just one truck. We cover startup costs, dispatching, factoring, FMCSA rules, and real insurance game. Run by a military vet & insurance expert helping new carriers build legit operations from day one.
Double Brokering Crackdown Just Got Real….What This Means for New Brokers
freight brokers. Learn how to get licensed, find shippers, connect with carriers, build your book of business, and grow your operation. Whether you’re fresh out of training or making your first cold calls — this is your spot. No gatekeeping. Real advice. Built by a veteran in the industry.
2025 Dispatch Reality: Are Drivers Booking Cheaper Just To Survive?
This community is built for new and experienced dispatchers, carrier partners, and anyone navigating the trucking logistics world. Whether you’re learning how to book loads, build carrier relationships, or help new authorities get compliant—this is your spot. Ask questions, drop tips, share resources, and grow your dispatch game. We also cover key topics like FMCSA filings, insurance requirements, onboarding checklists, and compliance pitfalls.
FMCSA Cracking Down on Fake Trucking Insurance Quotes…..How to Spot a Scam Before You Bind
This is the go-to space for truckers, carriers, and new authorities looking for real answers about insurance — no gatekeeping, no pressure. Ask questions, compare quotes, share experiences, or just vent. Run by a veteran and former Progressive agent now helping startup trucking companies stay compliant and protected. If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know what I’m paying for” — this group’s for you.
You Got Your CDL… Now What? Here’s What FMCSA Is Changing in 2025
This group is for CDL holders ready to stop driving for others and start building their own trucking company. Whether you’re still a company driver or already researching your DOT and insurance, this community gives you the steps, tools, and real-world advice to go from employee to owner-operator with full control. Ask questions, share progress, and connect with others making the leap. We’re here to help you build smarter, not harder.
Box Truck Insurance Is SKYROCKETING in 2025…Anyone Else Getting Slapped With These Quotes
This is the go-to community for anyone starting a box truck business — whether you’re hauling Amazon loads, running local freight, or prepping your authority. We cover startup advice, insurance tips, load board reviews, dispatch talk, equipment setups, and the real numbers behind getting profitable in this game. If you’re just getting started or looking to scale your 26ft box truck operation, you’re in the right place. Ask questions, drop tips, and let’s help each other grow.
Hotshot Freight DRYING UP in 2025? Here’s What’s Happening
New to hotshot trucking? Just got your DOT or thinking about launching your own authority? This is the spot. Learn about equipment, insurance, dispatching, compliance, and how to avoid rookie mistakes. Run by a veteran and licensed insurance agent who helps new carriers get protected and stay legal. Ask anything — no shame, no fluff. We all started somewhere.
FMCSA’s New 2025 Compliance Changes: What New MCs NEED To Know
Just got your own authority? This is your hub. We help new carriers stay compliant, insured, and profitable from day one. Whether you’re hauling hotshot, box truck, or power-only, we break down what actually matters — no fluff, no gatekeeping. Run by a veteran insurance agent who speaks your language. Ask questions, share wins, and avoid the costly rookie mistakes. Let’s build something that lasts.
BIG WIN FOR TRUCKERS …New DOT Plan Just Dropped
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DOT’s new trucking update just dropped ! here’s what matters for brokers
freight brokers. Learn how to get licensed, find shippers, connect with carriers, build your book of business, and grow your operation. Whether you’re fresh out of training or making your first cold calls — this is your spot. No gatekeeping. Real advice. Built by a veteran in the industry.
Dispatchers …..DOT just made a move that might help your drivers
This community is built for new and experienced dispatchers, carrier partners, and anyone navigating the trucking logistics world. Whether you’re learning how to book loads, build carrier relationships, or help new authorities get compliant—this is your spot. Ask questions, drop tips, share resources, and grow your dispatch game. We also cover key topics like FMCSA filings, insurance requirements, onboarding checklists, and compliance pitfalls.
Feds finally givin truckers a break …..here’s what just changed
This group is for CDL holders ready to stop driving for others and start building their own trucking company. Whether you’re still a company driver or already researching your DOT and insurance, this community gives you the steps, tools, and real-world advice to go from employee to owner-operator with full control. Ask questions, share progress, and connect with others making the leap. We’re here to help you build smarter, not harder.
Hotshot drivers ….DOT just made a move y’all need to know about
New to hotshot trucking? Just got your DOT or thinking about launching your own authority? This is the spot. Learn about equipment, insurance, dispatching, compliance, and how to avoid rookie mistakes. Run by a veteran and licensed insurance agent who helps new carriers get protected and stay legal. Ask anything — no shame, no fluff. We all started somewhere.
DOT update: speed limiter rule scrapped, more parking, and possible HOS changes
This is the go-to space for truckers, carriers, and new authorities looking for real answers about insurance — no gatekeeping, no pressure. Ask questions, compare quotes, share experiences, or just vent. Run by a veteran and former Progressive agent now helping startup trucking companies stay compliant and protected. If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know what I’m paying for” — this group’s for you.
DOT pulled back a big rule and dropped parking $$ …box truck owners this hits us too
This is the go-to community for anyone starting a box truck business — whether you’re hauling Amazon loads, running local freight, or prepping your authority. We cover startup advice, insurance tips, load board reviews, dispatch talk, equipment setups, and the real numbers behind getting profitable in this game. If you’re just getting started or looking to scale your 26ft box truck operation, you’re in the right place. Ask questions, drop tips, and let’s help each other grow.
DOT just dropped $275M+ for truck parking and killed speed limiter rule
Just got your own authority? This is your hub. We help new carriers stay compliant, insured, and profitable from day one. Whether you’re hauling hotshot, box truck, or power-only, we break down what actually matters — no fluff, no gatekeeping. Run by a veteran insurance agent who speaks your language. Ask questions, share wins, and avoid the costly rookie mistakes. Let’s build something that lasts.
DOT just gave truckers a rare W today… here’s what dropped
Starting your own trucking business? This is the hub for new and future carriers building from the ground up. Learn exactly how to launch your authority, avoid costly mistakes, stay legal, and run profitably — even with just one truck. We cover startup costs, dispatching, factoring, FMCSA rules, and real insurance game. Run by a military vet & insurance expert helping new carriers build legit operations from day one.
What’s the worst insurance screwjob you ever took?
This is the go-to space for truckers, carriers, and new authorities looking for real answers about insurance — no gatekeeping, no pressure. Ask questions, compare quotes, share experiences, or just vent. Run by a veteran and former Progressive agent now helping startup trucking companies stay compliant and protected. If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know what I’m paying for” — this group’s for you.
How do you get a new carrier to actually TRUST you?
This community is built for new and experienced dispatchers, carrier partners, and anyone navigating the trucking logistics world. Whether you’re learning how to book loads, build carrier relationships, or help new authorities get compliant—this is your spot. Ask questions, drop tips, share resources, and grow your dispatch game. We also cover key topics like FMCSA filings, insurance requirements, onboarding checklists, and compliance pitfalls.
What’s been the biggest “WTF” moment in your first month running?
Just got your own authority? This is your hub. We help new carriers stay compliant, insured, and profitable from day one. Whether you’re hauling hotshot, box truck, or power-only, we break down what actually matters — no fluff, no gatekeeping. Run by a veteran insurance agent who speaks your language. Ask questions, share wins, and avoid the costly rookie mistakes. Let’s build something that lasts.
What’s one dumb mistake you made when starting hotshot ….and you knew better?
New to hotshot trucking? Just got your DOT or thinking about launching your own authority? This is the spot. Learn about equipment, insurance, dispatching, compliance, and how to avoid rookie mistakes. Run by a veteran and licensed insurance agent who helps new carriers get protected and stay legal. Ask anything — no shame, no fluff. We all started somewhere.
Be honest….how’d you ACTUALLY land your first real shipper?
freight brokers. Learn how to get licensed, find shippers, connect with carriers, build your book of business, and grow your operation. Whether you’re fresh out of training or making your first cold calls — this is your spot. No gatekeeping. Real advice. Built by a veteran in the industry.
What almost made you say “F this” when starting your own authority?
This group is for CDL holders ready to stop driving for others and start building their own trucking company. Whether you’re still a company driver or already researching your DOT and insurance, this community gives you the steps, tools, and real-world advice to go from employee to owner-operator with full control. Ask questions, share progress, and connect with others making the leap. We’re here to help you build smarter, not harder.
