July 17, 2021

First Load as an Independent Owner Operator Motor Carrier Didn’t Go According to Plan

After weeks of work, we finally had everything in place to begin operations as a trucking company hauling freight. We searched the load boards, found a load we liked, made

by L.D. Sewell

Build Your Own Business Empire

Trucking

April 4, 2021

Perfection Does Not Matter – Progress Does

Choose your own course, cast off the lines, and set sail... Over the course of time, I have repeatedly encountered people in situations where they could have made progress but failed

by L.D. Sewell

Business Management

Efficiency

Trucking

July 5, 2018

DOT Compliance, Risk Management and Trucking Business Management Online Training

I just published our next live online seminar/workshop which we will be conducting in January. If you would like to attend you can register here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dot-compliance-and-risk-management-control-systems-tickets-44747850024?aff=trs2 This event includes a printed manual,

by L.D. Sewell

Trucking

April 24, 2018

Episode 90 – Trucking Business Success, DOT Compliance and Risk Management

All businesses have their challenges and opportunities. Trucking, in particular, has a boatload of both. To start with trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country,

by L.D. Sewell

Trucking

March 5, 2018

Episode 86 – How To Build Your Trucking Business Foundation

Consider becoming a truck driver first. Drive for a year or two before you launch your main trucking business. Doing this will give you insights and experiences that will help you

by L.D. Sewell

Trucking

February 20, 2018

Episode 82 – Consider Becoming A Freight Broker…

Freight brokerage offers you an unusual opportunity to start a business capable of producing six figures - or even seven - if you can do the job, learn the business

by L.D. Sewell

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