Our streaming issues have brought a lot of frustration. Larry is in West Virginia this weekend, so we're going to try a different streaming platform to see how it goes. The gremlins always show up when we're in the same room together, so buckle up! This ride could get bumpy. We are going to talk about the reasons you should NOT go into business.

Episode 154: Reasons You Should NOT Go Into Business

Formerly known as The American Truck Driver Podcast, The Blue Ribbon Podcast is a show about how thrive and survive in the Trucking Industry as an Owner/Operator. Hosted by Larry W. Long and Chris Polk, this podcast will give you all the tools and information you need to become a successful Owner/Operator.

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Larry is off this week. Landstar Heavy Haul BCO Phil Frese will be joining us to talk all things Heavy Haul and Platform. Get your questions ready!

Episode 199: Landstar Heavy Haul and Platform with BCO Phil Frese

Episode 198

Larry had a medical procedure today, so he is at home resting. Justin Martin from Freightwaves will be joining us.

Episode 197: Guest Co-Host Justin Martin

$10,000 for a FUEL FILTER????

We took a truck to a shop this week to diagnose a problem. We were given a $10,000 estimate to replace the turbo and the EGR cooler. We didn't trust the diagnosis so we brought the truck 700 miles back to West Virginia. What did we find? A $35 fuel filter that needed replaced.

Episode 196: How Can Shops be THIS Bad?

There is no escaping hard work to succeed in business. Short cuts don’t work.

Episode 154: Reasons You Should NOT Go Into Business

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