Today we’re talking about something Kevin is really passionate about: helping people get started as Owner Operators. Statistically, it's really horrible to start your own business and succeed from the get go. As many as 90% of businesses don’t make it past 3 years. We want to make sure that’s not happening to you. Or at least cut those numbers in half for the trucking industry. Let’s Truck!

Today we update you on what's been going on with the network. Most importantly, we’re working on CMC 2016! We are officially able to double the size of the event! Woo. This means that we’re moving, our new location is Council Bluffs, Iowa. We talk about the logistics, the space and the three lanes that will be available. Listen up to see how you can get in, when to sign up and what’s involved! Let’s truck!

One of the things we talked about a lot at CMC is making change and seeing it. The most common thing we hear at CMC is “there is so much information”. We encourage note taking, allow people to record (which is rare!), and want you to absorb as much as possible! That being said, what it really comes down to is “until you change, the learning isn’t going to do you much good”. Until you make a change, it’s just information. Sure thinking about stuff is half the battle, but the other half is taking action and making a change. Let’s truck!

Today's show begins with some news Kevin overheard about other truck shows. The biggest one, the Great American Truckshow is coming up and Daimler (the biggest company) has decided not to attend. We talk about why that is? What is good about having truckshows and how we think we could change and better the educational event scene. Let's Truck!

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Kevin's been doing a lot of research about health. There's some new amazing data on health, and it effects everyone and everything we do. It's impossible to be a successful trucker without your health! But we also know that we're not a health show at Let's Truck, and that's why we have Kim's show— Destination Health ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/destination-health/id968585779?mt=2). Today we hop right on the calls and try to answer your questions and learn some stuff! Let's truck!

It's episode 195, can you believe it! Today we talk all about maximizing your drive time. What does that mean? It means continuing to learn and improve while you're on the road. About 90% of the time you are working, you're driving ... and there are SO many books and resources out there that you can be learning from while you're getting paid to drive! Make lists of things to read, listen to and learn from. Today Kevin rants a bit about the importance of maximizing your time and shares a few of his favourite resources. Take advantage of your drive time. Let's truck!

Fat, Sick, Broke and Dumb : Questions From the Audioroad #196 is here. The average American doesn't read a single book after they graduate college or highschool! Today Kevin Rutherford is here and we're taking your calls and questions. We're also talking about learning while you're on the road, and how to multitask without getting distracted. It's hard to read 4 books at the same time, and it's hard to follow through to finishing, but it's better than reading nothing! Keep learning and improving yourself. It'll make you healthier, happier and more successful. Let's Truck!

Welcome! Today, Kevin Rutherford, your host, is here to take your calls and questions. Today we're doing just that, and trying to find as many answers as we can! Let's Truck!

It's all about the business of trucking. Today we're taking your calls and questions and try to help you out! Before that, Kevin Rutherford is here to give a book recommendation on a book he finished in a day and a half! It's about a lot of the stuff we've been talking about in health and fitness. But it takes those ideas and really makes it into a lifestyle. Thematically it talks about how civilization has screwed up our health. Read, "Go Wild"! Let's Truck!

On today's show Kevin Rutherford turns the tables, and asks our listeners for some help. Specifically, he's looking to help a friend of his who was in an accident, and is the owner of a small fleet-- something Kevin doesn't know too much about. It's all about helping our tribe and community, and supporting each other. If you know anything, please email us at [email protected]. We get some good advice from our listeners, and also take some of your questions, and chat all about starting a fleet. Let's Truck!