Do you have a goal? Do you have a plan to get there? How detailed is your plan? If you reach your goal, what happens?

Every load board has a list of loads. That's all they're good for, right? No! Load boards offer countless other tools that can help you better quote your loads, establish lanes, and dispatch your trucks to improve your bottom line! Today we'll discuss some of the tips and tricks you can use to gain an advantage in your business.

New technology is overtaking the trucking industry! How do we survive? Press "1" on your keypad to tell us how you're preparing!

Happy Independence Day!Let's talk about why the 4th of July is such an important and special American holiday. Plus, listen for the SECRET WORD!Visit: thetruckingauthority.com to enter the CMC 2017 Giveaway!

Join the show! Tuesday, 7PM Eastern!CALL: (563) 999-3001Taking your calls and answering your questions! Also, I will reveal the second secret word for the CMC LIVE Giveaway!Go to thetruckingauthority.com to enter! Today's show is all about you!Press "1" on your keypad to ask a question!

Yes! You heard us right.Trucking With Authority wants to send one lucky listener to the 2017 CMC LIVE for FREE! The event will be held September 17-22, 2017 at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, IA.It will be the BIGGEST, BADDEST trucking education seminar of the year!Here is how we will choose our winner:I will share a SECRET word during each show from now until July 25, 2017.Fill out the form below and enter the secret word to complete your entry.A new word will be given each week...

Today is the beginning of the anual DOT Blitz! Let's discuss that along with everything regulations related. ELD's will definatelty be on the menu for discussion! Your questions and comments are what keep us going, so bring them to the table and let's talk! Press "1" on your keypad at any time to raise your hand and get in the screening room. Don't be shy!

Are you comfortable with recieving money? Can you confidently ask for an amount that you don't think will be accepted? These are common attributes of most people and can come at a huge cost when you're making a sales call or during a negotiation. Why do we think this way, and why is it hurting you? How can we overcome this? Tonight we will discuss this issue and try to figure out how to overcome it!

They say there are a million ways to skin a cat and even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. While those are catchy ways to justify meaningless coincidences, they are not a plan to drive your life or business forward. Tonight we will talk about setting a goal and strategizing a plan to succeed.

On today's show we'll discuss how the simple principals of supply and demand directly affect rates, and how and why those rates fluctuate over time. We will look at available resources to help forcast what to expect in the coming freight market. We'll also look at how competition is affected, not just within the trucking industry, but also the entire transportation industry as a whole.Your calls are always the priority on this show! Press "1" at any time during the call to get the opportunity...

Today we're going to look at things from the other side! What do shippers expect from brokers and carriers? How do shippers view the service that carriers provide to them?  You might be surprised! I was fortunate enough to attend the NASSTRAC annual conference here in Orlando, FL a few weeks ago. Rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest shippers and freight brokers in the world was an eye opening experience! Tonight we'll discuss some of the remarkable things I learned.

The ELD Mandate is just aroung the corner! It's time to start looking for way to be comliant. First let's talk about the rule and what it requires, then let's talk about the hundreds of solutions out there! Whether you're in agreement or not, the entire industry only has a little time left to find an ELD solution, so let's help each other find one!Your comments and questions are what this show is all about, so press "1" on your keypad at any time to get on the air!

Let's talk Load Boards!It's hard to get competing companies to gather in one place, but that's exactly what happens at MATS! We were able to have in-depth discussions about the various features and benefits provided by some of the biggest load board companies out there. Where is the future of load boards headed? Who benefits most from the information provided? Most importantly, how can carriers get the most out of load boards to put more money on the bottom line? Today we will discuss and...

We are starting to see some rapid changes in the freight market. At times it's changing faster than businesses are adjusting for it. How can we be ready to quote rates based on the market conditions? What factors drive rates higher, and what keeps them steady even when the supply and demand factors should be forcing a change? Let's discuss the current freight market and the rates we are seeing. If you have questions, this is the show to get your answers!

Understanding the relationship between an owner operator and carrier is vital in the success of both parties. Building that relationship on an understanding of the laws surrounding it can allow everyone involved to focus on developing the business. Tonight we will talk about what is required and how it can be beneficial for everyone to form these business bonds.Your questions and comments make this show successful!

Do you always buy the least expensive fuel based on the price posted out front of the truck stops? Do you have a hefty IFTA tax you ay every quarter but don't understand why? We will explain the basics behind how the IFTA tax works and how you can take advantage of it to save money! We will also discuss the differences between IFTA and the various other taxes that some States charge just for passing through!

Do you always buy the least expensive fuel based on the price posted out front of the truck stops? Do you have a hefty IFTA tax you ay every quarter but don't understand why? We will explain the basics behind how the IFTA tax works and how you can take advantage of it to save money! We will also discuss the differences between IFTA and the various other taxes that some States charge just for passing through!

What does it take to make a deal? Do you jump right into haggling over money, or do you practice your negotiation skills? What prompted the customer to call in the first place?

Freight Brokers are an integral link in the supply chain. They offer a service to both shippers and to carriers. While there are many new companies out there trying to "cut out the middleman" and it's always been a drivers dream to get rid of brokers, they provide a human element to the industry that may prove impossible to replace with a computer. Let's discuss the different elements of what a freight broker does. While we're at it, let's look at some of the technology that is aimed at...

After years of driving a truck and focusing on what the fleets have taught you, it's time to break away and run your business! Sometimes we have to focus on the bigger picture and stop focusing on "piece work." We'll discuss what that means and how we can change our thought process in business to further our understanding and more quickly reach our goals!

Are you ready to apply for your motor carrier operating authority? Wonder where to start and what is involved? Tonight join in as we discuss the step-by-step process of applying with FMCSA. We'll also cover everything you need to know to get started hauling freight under your own authority!

You've done your research. You've got your business plan. You've formed your new company. Now it's time to put all of that into action! What do you do first? Where do you start? Where do you find the resources? Where do you find the equipment? How will you get paid? Join us on today's show as we talk about getting started with your new business, setting up operations, and pushing forward toward your goals!