Sense Per Mile

S5 E25:Border Fallout: Why Immigration Crackdowns Will SHRED the Trucking Workforce

The U.S. immigration crackdown is about to cripple the supply chain. This week on Sense Per Mile, we break down the logistics: fewer essential immigrant workers means the driver shortage will explode. This forces desperate carriers to rush hiring, drives up operating costs, and will drastically increase insurance rates. We expose the policy domino effect and what this means for every paycheck, every company's bottom line, and the stability of freight across the nation. Powered by CDLLife Sponsors: Tenstreet  Mesilla Valley Transportation Guests Merryl Gerhardt, American Trucking Group Sage Blues, Jel Agency

S5 E24:W-2 or 1099: Is Your Carrier Lying to the IRS (and You)?

This week on Sense Per Mile, we tackle the single most dangerous financial question in trucking: Are you a legal W-2 employee or a true 1099 owner-operator? We expose the "control test," the hidden tax bombs of self-employment, and the brutal audits that crush carriers and drivers when a company uses 1099s to mask a full-time employee. Stop getting screwed—we break down the legal line you can't cross and show you who is really driving your truck and controlling your cash flow. Get the facts before the IRS comes knocking. Powered by CDLLife Sponsors: TenstreetTAFS, inc Guests: Daren Fristoe, CDLLife

S5 E23: TRUE CRIME: The Murder of Workplace Morale

Is your trucking company bleeding drivers? It's not the pay, it's the toxic leadership. This episode of Sense Per Mile exposes the silent reason for sky-high turnover: bad bosses, micromanagement, and zero respect. We show you how toxic leaders are sabotaging retention and what you (or your company) MUST do right now to keep your best drivers. Don't let a bad boss ruin your career. Powered by CDLLIFE Sponsor: Tenstreet Guest: Robert Pierson, Mesilla Valley Transportation

S5 E22: DEATH BY REGULATION! Staying Compliant in America's Most OVER REGULATED Industry

Forget what you think you know. Transportation compliance isn't just paperwork; it's a minefield. Laws change overnight, penalties crush businesses, and one wrong move can cost you everything. This episode of Sense Per Mile rips into the brutal reality of ever-changing regulations. We expose the hidden dangers, reveal the ultimate strategies to stay compliant, and show you exactly how to navigate it. Powered by CDLLife Sponsor: Tenstreet Guests: Rob Carpenter, Truck Safe Consulting Sam Watts, Watchmen Dale Prax, FreightValidate

S5 E20: Broker Tells All!

In this episode, we ask a broker anything and then bring in a carrier and former driver to weigh in. Are brokers essential connectors, or just middlemen taking too much off the top? We dig into whether they’re really the bad guys, or if the truth is more complicated. Powered by CDLLife Sponsors: Tenstreet TAFS, Inc Guests: Andrew Hendry, Tenstreet Pedro Petersen, the Logistics Lounge Brian Helton, Mercer Transportation Lewie Pugh, OOIDA