Overwhelmed with paperwork? The biggest change you will notice when you make the jump to becoming a motor carrier is the huge amount of paperwork and record keeping requirements. What are the requirements? How can you become more organized and stay on top of it all? Tonight we will share some tips, tricks, and methods to staying ahead of everything you need to accomplish in the office. There is software that can help and some methods that can be used to make everything flow smoothly. What methods do you use? Share your tips and tricks tonight!

Have you considered getting your authority but don't know where to start, where to file, how to find loads, or how to get paid? Are you confident in your ability to read through contracts and spot the red flags? Do you want to know the pro's and con's of factoring? What about brokers and load boards? How do you market your new business? All of these topics have been covered in detail over the past several months on this show. In case you missed them, tonight we will do a quick review and summary of the top topics! Your questions and coments will be the center of attention and primary focus of tonights show.

Are you considering becoming an owner operator and leasing to a carrier? Are you a carrier considering leasing on an owner operator? As our businesses evolve and grow, the owner operator model can be a very beneficial tool for both the carrier and the truck owner. The are some very specific requirments that need to be met. The fine print of the contracts can make or break you and can lead to a nightmare of legal issues. Let's discuss the requirements and some key things you need to watch out for in this process.

Owning a business is the American dream. From leasing to a company as an owner operator to getting your own authority, you get a piece of that dream! Imagine the freedom you would have! Think of the money you will make! Those are great motivators but what about the risk? Are you ready to take the leap? What does it take to prepare for success and do you have it? Let's discuss some of the common mistakes made when starting or growing a business. Let's create a checklist for success! Your questions and comments are what make this show great.

Are you just getting started or are you already an established business? Where does the future hold for your company? Do you have plans and goals? What can you do to stay focused and keep moving in the right direction? How can you keep ahead of changes in your industry? Today we will discuss setting goals personally and then turning them into a strong business plan to keep your business focused and on a successful path. Your questions and comments are what keep the show going! Join us to ask your questions or to add your experiences!

Tonight's topic: How do you know what to bid on a lane or load? What is "Cheap Freight" in your operation? Are you bidding based off of your numbers or from what you think the rest of the industry is doing? We will open this can of worms and see if we can find some answers. As always, your participation is what makes this show great! Your comments and questions are the priority tonight!

You've spent time to build your brand. You spent money to market your company. You put a lot of effort into presenting your ideal image to your customers. What will they think when you or your drivers show up in person? Let's talk about ways we can better the industry as drivers to build better businesses for ourselves. Press 1 and share your tales and ideas and let's think of ways to mitigate these issues before they start. How can our business model effect our image? How can our employees effect our image? What do you think?

What's the best way to separate yourself apart from the competition? Be Creative! It's easy to fall into the traps you set for yourself and lose the most important asset your have, creativity! Too often people don't even realize they have this form of tunnel vision. It is very important to focus on the small things in business. It's also important to know where you are in your life and to do what is necessary to be happy and productive, but are you looking so closely at the small things that you lose focus on the big picture? As business owners we must focus on our customers and put their needs before our own. Finding ways to solve their problems and overcoming our own limitations is a gateway to success! Your questions and comments are what will make this show great!

We will all be faced with the decision to sign a contract at some point in our business. When working with a new broker it can be tempting to rush to the signature line and secure that freight before it's gone. What might you be missing? What can signing a bad contract do to your business? How can you avoid the traps of "legaleeze" layed out for you? What can you do to avoid these problems? We will discuss the red flags and share what to look out for when you have one of these documents in front of you. We will talk about ways you can edit these contracts to be more favorable for both parties and not just a blanket of protection for the brokers.

What is the most important service any business can provide? What is the most essential aspect of sales and negotiation? How do you build relationships, both professional and personal? There is one answer to all of these questions and that that is communication! On today's show, let's discuss ways we can better our businesses and stand out from the crowd by providing outstanding communication in every aspect. Let's share some tips to sharpen our skills and be better communicators. As always we will focus first on your questions!