We've always told you that you better have a plan when the "unexpected" happens in your business. Well, this past week we got an opportunity to practice what we preach when Larry was sidelined with a medical issue. The rest of the Blue Ribbon team stepped up and filled the gaps. Richie and Phil put a closer eye on the fleet while Chris managed payroll and settlements. We didn't miss a beat, but without preparation, it could have been disastrous for our company. Larry is back this week and will fill you in on all the details.

Larry is under the weather, so Chris will be joined by Steve Vest of Nationwide Equipment Transportation, Inc. We discovered Steve on TikTok last week and quickly decided to join us on the podcast to discuss his experience as a freight broker.

Steve's website: https://nationwidetrans.com/

Steve's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ntwdequiptrans

In this episode we will talk about our outlook for 2024 and beyond.

We will be live from the hotel conference room where we will be all together. Richie and Phil will be joining us. There is likely to be copious amounts of alcohol consumption, so buckle up and get ready for a good time.

It's been reported that 450 carriers are leaving the Trucking industry every day, and that number is expected to increase to as many as 1,000 carriers per day in Q1 2024. There are no shortage of excuses being given and blame assigned to anyone and everyone except the business owner. We are going to talk about how you must accept responsibility for your decisions and the outcome.

All of our Links: https://beacons.ai/blueribbonlogistics

This episode will be about understanding your role in the market and putting yourself last.

We have a question for you on tonight's episode - Are you really willing to do what it takes to reach the pinnacle of business?

Larry is in Florida for the Holiday, so Chris decided to jump on and do an impromptu episode.

OOIDA is joining the effort for Overtime Pay for Owner Operators. We are trying to figure out what that has to do with "Owner Operators" or "Independent Drivers"