The Long Haul

CVSA’s New 2025 Out-of-Service Rules Go Into Effect April 1—Are You Ready? If you’re an owner-operator or run a small fleet, these new CVSA regulations could sideline your truck and cost you thousands in downtime. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has made major changes to out-of-service violations for drivers, brakes, tires, and suspensions. If you’re not prepared, your next DOT inspe...

Growing a trucking business from a single truck to a thriving fleet requires more than just hard work—it demands relentless efficiency. In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Jamie Hagen, the owner of Hellbent Express, to break down the mindset and strategies that fueled his rapid growth. Jamie shares how his unwavering commitment to efficiency—whether in fuel management, operations, o...

In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Marcus Jones, the owner of 314 Logistics, to unpack the highs and lows of running a high-volume trucking operation. At his peak, Marcus had 180+ trucks running frac sand, generating over $18 million in annual revenue. But as the market shifted, he had to make a tough decision—pivot or perish. Marcus shares how he redefined success by focusing on ef...

In this episode of The Long Haul, I sit down with Craig Fuller, a name synonymous with innovation in the trucking and freight industry. We dive into his deep-rooted family history in trucking, the hard lessons he’s learned from entrepreneurial failures, and how those setbacks ultimately shaped his success. Craig opens up about finding his niche, what it took to carve out his own lane, and the insp...