Most small fleets and owner-operators won’t fail because they can’t drive… they’ll fail because they’re operating 2026 trucking with 2016 tools.

In this special Brake Check episode from the Freightwaves Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit 2026, we expose how smart carriers are fighting back with AI, better freight strategy, faster operations, and real-world survival tactics.

If your truck is moving but your money isn’t… this show is for you.

On Today’s Episode:

⁠Truckstop.com⁠ breaks down their acquisition of Wize Load and what it means for carriers looking for smarter freight, better tools, and more opportunity.

Hey Bubba reveals how AI can help you:

Truckpedia explains why most trucking companies use AI like Google… while smart carriers use it to increase profit, efficiency, and speed.

International Towing & Recovery Museum joins us for a powerful conversation on preserving trucking history, honoring roadside heroes through the Wall of the Fallen, and supporting families through the Survivor Fund.

Plus: roadside safety, distracted drivers, Move Over law failures, and why too many industry professionals never make it home.

No fluff. No spin. No fake gurus.

Just real trucking talk for real trucking people.

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