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What if the success of your trucking business had less to do with your equipment and more to do with who’s backing you up?
For many new carriers, the leap from company driver to business owner comes with a harsh reality: you’re on your own, and the learning curve is steep. Cash flow issues, compliance pitfalls, and overextension can end a business before it even gets rolling. But as George McWilliams puts it, “In this business, you can’t have too many partners.”
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, George McWilliams, Director of Partnerships at Tafs Factoring, shares why collaboration is critical for sustainability in trucking. Drawing from his family's legacy in the industry and years helping carriers succeed financially, George lays out the systems and mindset needed to avoid common setbacks and build a foundation for long-term growth.
From factoring and fraud prevention to mentorship and smart scaling, this conversation is packed with real-life wisdom for anyone navigating the business side of trucking.
Like what you hear? Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the show with others in the trucking world.
🎧 Episode Timestamps 📍 00:01:00 George's deep roots in trucking and transition from finance 📍 00:02:26 The moment he realized transportation was “where I needed to be” 📍 00:03:35 Why factoring could’ve saved his family’s business 📍 00:04:45 “The drivers hold the cards.” Understanding your support role 📍 00:07:18 Biggest cash flow challenges for new carriers 📍 00:08:55 How to avoid overextending in your first year 📍 00:11:00 The value of learning from failure in trucking 📍 00:12:38 Creating your game plan before launching under your own authority 📍 00:16:32 Why partnerships aren’t just for emergencies. They’re daily essentials 📍 00:20:10 Tafs’ partner network and why they only build non-transactional relationships 📍 00:25:45 The fraud epidemic and how trusted partners help prevent it 📍 00:29:17 The number one blind spot for new authorities. Lack of education 📍 00:34:13 How AI and tech will reshape the future of trucking 📍 00:38:12 “Talk to real people. Tech can’t replace human intuition.”
🎙 About Our Guest George McWilliams is the Director of Partnerships at Tafs Factoring, where he supports carriers and fleet owners with essential financial tools, resources, and strategic industry connections. With more than a decade of experience in logistics and a lifelong personal tie to trucking, George is passionate about building strong, genuine partnerships that help trucking companies stay profitable and resilient in any market. https://tafs.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mcwilliams/
🔗 Follow Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast Website: https://milesandmentorspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesandmentors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-and-mentors-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesandMentors
🎤 Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Miles and Mentors is more than a podcast. It is a movement of real stories, tactical advice, and mentorship to help the next generation of freight leaders succeed. Reach out at: [email protected]
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By Alex PowersWhat if the success of your trucking business had less to do with your equipment and more to do with who’s backing you up?
For many new carriers, the leap from company driver to business owner comes with a harsh reality: you’re on your own, and the learning curve is steep. Cash flow issues, compliance pitfalls, and overextension can end a business before it even gets rolling. But as George McWilliams puts it, “In this business, you can’t have too many partners.”
In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast, George McWilliams, Director of Partnerships at Tafs Factoring, shares why collaboration is critical for sustainability in trucking. Drawing from his family's legacy in the industry and years helping carriers succeed financially, George lays out the systems and mindset needed to avoid common setbacks and build a foundation for long-term growth.
From factoring and fraud prevention to mentorship and smart scaling, this conversation is packed with real-life wisdom for anyone navigating the business side of trucking.
Like what you hear? Be sure to like, subscribe, and share the show with others in the trucking world.
🎧 Episode Timestamps 📍 00:01:00 George's deep roots in trucking and transition from finance 📍 00:02:26 The moment he realized transportation was “where I needed to be” 📍 00:03:35 Why factoring could’ve saved his family’s business 📍 00:04:45 “The drivers hold the cards.” Understanding your support role 📍 00:07:18 Biggest cash flow challenges for new carriers 📍 00:08:55 How to avoid overextending in your first year 📍 00:11:00 The value of learning from failure in trucking 📍 00:12:38 Creating your game plan before launching under your own authority 📍 00:16:32 Why partnerships aren’t just for emergencies. They’re daily essentials 📍 00:20:10 Tafs’ partner network and why they only build non-transactional relationships 📍 00:25:45 The fraud epidemic and how trusted partners help prevent it 📍 00:29:17 The number one blind spot for new authorities. Lack of education 📍 00:34:13 How AI and tech will reshape the future of trucking 📍 00:38:12 “Talk to real people. Tech can’t replace human intuition.”
🎙 About Our Guest George McWilliams is the Director of Partnerships at Tafs Factoring, where he supports carriers and fleet owners with essential financial tools, resources, and strategic industry connections. With more than a decade of experience in logistics and a lifelong personal tie to trucking, George is passionate about building strong, genuine partnerships that help trucking companies stay profitable and resilient in any market. https://tafs.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mcwilliams/
🔗 Follow Miles and Mentors: A Trucking Podcast Website: https://milesandmentorspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesandmentors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-and-mentors-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesandMentors
🎤 Want to be a guest or sponsor the show? Miles and Mentors is more than a podcast. It is a movement of real stories, tactical advice, and mentorship to help the next generation of freight leaders succeed. Reach out at: [email protected]