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[The Dr. Phil of Trucking @dr_phil_truckn]

On todays show of @BrakeCheckFW @newlegendinc joins us live on @FreightWaves to talk about "BOOMER VISION"

Want to know what that is?
Then watch full epusode here:
https://t.co/iIMO4oTLlX

[The Dr. Phil of Trucking @dr_phil_truckn]

Hmmmmmm.....I have questions...

Like....
1) what happened to not trying to displace the American trucker?

2) can you show me these csn do REAL trucking not just the b.s. you have them doing now...

3) how do these 80k lbs. Trucks differ from ...Waymo's...we've all seen that shitshow

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Can you start a trucking company with zero money in the bank?

CarrierForge co-founder Matt Roherty says you should think twice..

Check out his full conversation with Charles Gracey on the latest Brake Check.

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Brokers are now scrambling to define how far vetting needs to go. If you are a carrier with a spotless safety record, this is your time to shine.

Full episode: https://t.co/uFTxBcruHJ

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Can a YouTube video tell you everything you need to know about starting a trucking company?

CarrierForge co-founder Matt Roherty says no.

He explains to Charles Gracey on Brake Check why using CarrierForge can make all the difference.

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Relationship > Transactions 🤝

Insurance isn't just about sending a policy document and collecting a premium. True risk management means being there after the ink dries.

Full episode: https://t.co/HlNhp35Flp

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

A lot of drivers think being good behind the wheel automatically means they'll be successful running a trucking company.

On Brake Check, CarrierForge co-founder Matt Roherty explains to Charles Gracey why that's one of the biggest misconceptions in trucking.

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Hauling electronics out of SoCal? You have a 91% higher chance of being targeted for cargo theft than hauling them in.

But risk = opportunity.

Full episode: https://t.co/pOn9932l78

[The Dr. Phil of Trucking @dr_phil_truckn]

Starting next week @TruckingSense goes daytime primetime in our new slot from 12-3pm est on @SIRIUSXM channel 146 live on @RoadDogTrucking

Same channel
Same Attitude
New Lineup
New Surprises

All Gas, No Brakes
SiriusXM channel 146
12-3pm est

Impact is imminent
@OOIDA @Trckstopdotcom @maybedanielleee @supertrucker @LombardTrucking @RobCarpenter @NextGenTruckin1 @TheTonyJustice @ArmchairAtty

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Brokers have always had liability—but thanks to the Supreme Court, it just got a lot easier to sue them. That doesn’t mean brokers will lose, but it does mean the days of a simple "check mark" vetting process are over.

Full episode: https://t.co/2tal2RcnP9

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Post-SCOTUS ruling: The sky is not falling. Everyone needs to chill and calm down.

If you’ve spent the last decade honing your carrier vetting, documenting your processes, and training your team to prevent fraud, you have minimal things to worry about. The brokers who will suffer are the ones who haven't been doing the work.

Full episode: https://t.co/JLqmMhw2GC

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

The pie charts might say the market is wonderful, but for small carriers, it feels like everything is just "wonderfully temporary".

While rates are ticking up, small carriers aren't celebrating yet. This current increase is going straight toward repairing the massive financial depletion suffered over the past couple of years. It doesn't feel like a bonus; it feels like playing catch-up.

Full episode: https://t.co/npcw7vszI7

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

The days of just grabbing every piece of freight you can get your hands on are over.

Most established brokers deeply understand their operating costs, how to price accurately, and how to utilize multiple tech databases to stay right in line with market rates.

To survive and build trust through transparency, you have to lean on data—not guesswork.

Full episode: https://t.co/5J5VaGsNhx

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

What is the most powerful tool a small fleet operator can use right now?

It’s not some ultra-expensive, legacy enterprise software—it’s ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.

Full episode: https://t.co/gxZ6Rgk6iG

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Don't take your eye off the ball.

With the industry laser-focused on recent SCOTUS rulings, cargo fraud risks are skyrocketing. Bad actors are waiting for shippers and carriers to slip up.

The reality? Protecting your freight is about to cost more, and shippers aren't exempt from the fallout. You have to fight fraud AND adapt to new regulations simultaneously.

Full episode: https://t.co/BP8aExYI8S

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Transparency is essential in logistics, but forced transparency isn’t the answer.

Voluntary transparency is what actually builds trust—whether it's a personal relationship or a professional partnership between brokers and carriers. You don't need to open up your entire balance sheet or P&L statement to make an impact.

Full episode: https://t.co/96sndhvVLu

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

What does a thriving owner-operator actually look like right now?

They aren’t sitting in social media echo chambers complaining. They're focused on "real trucking" and treating their operation like a business.

Full episode: https://t.co/w7rER8D6x3

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Carrier attrition is accelerating, and the spot market is heating up. The big question everyone is dodging: Are we ever going to find market stability, or are we stuck in this endless cycle of extreme highs and lows?

Full episode: https://t.co/OD7JPi5DKE

[FreightWaves @FreightWaves]

Are we in completely uncharted territory?

Historically, every single major freight market shift has been driven by a demand increase—an economic surge. We have never seen the market flip purely because of a capacity shortage or by reducing the number of trucks on the road.

Full episode: https://t.co/OfzPLoZhcX

[The Dr. Phil of Trucking @dr_phil_truckn]

What an amazing gift from our friends, partners and industry peers today on @BrakeCheckFW

The champ is here!!!

Take that @JohnCena!!! 😆 🤣 😂

Watch todays show live on @FreightWaves to see what we talked about and how this happened!

https://t.co/c6GlXcxGDd

Shoutout to all those that made this and for all the love and support!