Sense Per Mile – Details, episodes & analysis

The U.S. immigration crackdown is about to cripple the supply chain. This week on Sense Per Mile, we break down the logistics: fewer essential immigrant workers means the driver shortage will explode. This forces desperate carriers to rush hiring, drives up operating costs, and will drastically increase insurance rates. We expose the policy domino effect and what this means for every paycheck, every company's bottom line, and the stability of freight across the nation.

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Tenstreet 

Mesilla Valley Transportation

Guests
Merryl Gerhardt, American Trucking Group

Sage Blues, Jel Agency

 This week on Sense Per Mile, we tackle the single most dangerous financial question in trucking: Are you a legal W-2 employee or a true 1099 owner-operator? We expose the "control test," the hidden tax bombs of self-employment, and the brutal audits that crush carriers and drivers when a company uses 1099s to mask a full-time employee. Stop getting screwed—we break down the legal line you can't cross and show you who is really driving your truck and controlling your cash flow. Get the facts before the IRS comes knocking.

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TenstreetTAFS, inc

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Daren Fristoe, CDLLife

The 401k was a colossal mistake... and it was never meant to be your retirement plan. In this explosive episode of Sense Per Mile, we're exposing the broken promises behind our modern benefits system and revealing why the decline of retirement security is a bigger part of the trucking industry's retention nightmare than you realize. We sit down with the very person who created the 401k, and he's revealing his new, radical program designed to fix the mess he created. Is this the blueprint for the future of employee benefits?! You can't afford to miss this!

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Mesilla Valley Transport

Tenstreet

Guests:

Ted Benna, 401kbenna

Kyle Bagley, Radish Plan

Wild weather, traffic trouble, and regulatory roadblocks are only a few of the trials that can make life on the road difficult. In this episode, we dive into ways carriers can ensure their best drivers don't burn out. Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transport Guests: - Justin Martin, Social Media Content Creator, Freightwaves - Michael Lombard, Recruiter, HOT SEAT SERVICES

The trucking industry makes a lot of generalizations about drivers. Often times those generalizations influence crucial decisions. One assumption we see is how drivers use the internet. On this episode, we’ll show you where drivers actually are online and coach you on how to access these mostly untapped markets. Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Decker Truck Lines Inc. Guests: - Molly Gibson, VP of Corporate Relations, CDLLife - King Spud CEO, Professional Truck Driver, @FATMANSPUDKING

You get the approval, you set up travel plans, and yet, the applicant never shows up to orientation. It’s a common issue in driver recruiting. In this episode we ask drivers the reasoning behind no-shows and discuss solutions to help avoid this hurdle in the recruitment process..Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation Guest: Robert Pierson, Vice President, Driver Recruiting, Mesilla Valley Transportation

ver wonder why drivers go radio silent despite job opportunities flooding their feeds? We’re asking tough questions to both seasoned truckers and industry experts to find solutions. But that’s not all – we also discuss a four-wheeler who doesn’t know the meaning of “yield,” a Canadian cocaine debacle, and a brief labor union debate. Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Decker Truck Line Inc. Guests: Bobby Thompson, Chief Product & Technology Officer, CDLLife Amanda Worthen, SR Manager Recruiting, Red Classic"

In this episode, Charles, Paul, and Josh review some current news stories, giving their opinions about the "takeover" of automated trucks, a distracting radio crash, and an old-school cool viral trucker. Then, they give a sneak peek into the upcoming Turning Point CDLLife Summit. Hear all about the sessions they'll be hosting and stick around until the end for a special registration discount code.

In this episode, the Sense Per Mile guys recaps Charles' day of NASCAR racing against some familiar faces in the industry. Then, a mystery carrier puts their best foot forward to pitch a real driver during the Recruiting Game. Watch until the end to find out their identity and see how they rank in the eyes of the driver.

In this episode, emotions run high as Paul, Charles, and Josh deep dive into the heated topic of speed governors. They discuss the various perspectives across the industry and how speed limiters really impact drivers. Tune in to hear their opinions and to gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors at play.