The Howl

In this episode, I break down the Diesel Shockwave — what’s driving diesel prices higher across the continental U.S., why it matters for truckers and small carriers, and what you can do right now to protect your business. I keep this focused on the real world: diesel moves faster than freight rates , and when that happens, owner-operators and small fleets get squeezed first. I talk about why diese...

In this episode of The Howl , I break down what’s happening with fuel prices in the continental U.S. and why diesel is becoming the biggest pressure point for truckers, owner-operators, and small fleets. I talk about what’s driving the surge, why diesel can climb faster than freight rates , and what you should expect if fuel stays unstable. I keep it focused on real-world trucking: how to think ab...

In Episode 4 of The Howl , I break down several major issues affecting the trucking industry today, including: English proficiency requirements and why they matter for safety, communication, and CDL standards The 2026 changes to non-domiciled CDLs and what they could mean for drivers and carriers The federal withdrawal of the speed limiter mandate and why that was such a major issue for the indust...

Welcome back to "The Howl." In Episode 3, I'm putting away the feelings, pulling out the calculators, and giving you a masterclass in dispatching and freight procurement. I’m going to teach you how to stop playing checkers and start playing chess with your business. I'll show you how to avoid the deadly "RPM Trap," use my Triangle Strategy, and uncover the hidden "pocket freight" before it ever hi...

In this emotional and gritty follow-up, Luis G shifts gears from business strategy to the brutal reality of the lifestyle. Drawing from his own days in the sleeper berth, he explores the mental and physical toll of the job—from fighting 95-degree heat on a flatbed to the isolation of missing family milestones back home. This episode is a tribute to the "Brotherhood of the Road," featuring practica...

In the premiere episode of "The Howl," host Luis G takes listeners back to where it all began: 2018 in South Florida. Facing job loss and a growing family to support, Luis shares his gritty journey from getting his CDL out of necessity to hauling flatbed and reefer loads across the country. He reveals the pivotal "owner-operator trap" that forced him to get his own authority, the rise of his 20-tr...