HaulSmarter Radio
The podcast that runs the math out loud.
No mindset content. No hustle stories. Real talk on the numbers, compliance, contracts, and decisions behind running a trucking business. New episodes coming soon.
Status
Episodes launching soon.
HaulSmarter Radio is in production. Episodes will cover the same ground as the site — cost per mile math, audit readiness, broker contract traps, equipment decisions, and the business of running a small fleet.
Curated by Manny Vargas. Available on major podcast platforms when live.
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Topics we’ll cover.
Finance
Reading your real CPM. Fixing cash flow. Understanding what the numbers mean after the load pays.
Compliance
What FMCSA actually looks for. Surviving a new entrant audit. Keeping your authority clean.
Contracts
Broker agreement clauses that cost you. Cargo claim traps. What to never sign without reading.
Equipment
Warning signs that lead to $10k repairs. Lease vs buy. Maintenance decisions as financial decisions.
Fuel & Costs
Fuel surcharge math. IFTA quarters. Diesel hedging options for small operators.
Industry News
Rate cycles, regulatory changes, and what’s actually affecting small carriers — without the hype.