Founder of Downeast Shipping LLC, Jason shares how he built a profitable trucking business in 2025 — keeping his cost per mile below $1.70, and surviving one of the toughest freight markets in years. Learn how small carriers can adapt, stay profitable, and grow smarter. 🔴Stay ahead of new regulations and freight trends, 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀.🔴 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 🌍 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.bobtail.com/ 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://www.bobtail.com/contact-us/ 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳...
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Founder of Downeast Shipping LLC, Jason shares how he built a profitable trucking business in 2025 — keeping his cost per mile below $1.70, and surviving one of the toughest freight markets in years. Learn how small carriers can adapt, stay profitable, and grow smarter. 🔴Stay ahead of new regulations and freight trends, 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀.🔴 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 🌍 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.bobtail.com/ 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://www.bobtail.com/contact-us/ 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳...
Breaking Down Every Dollar: Can You Survive in Trucking?
This Week In Trucking
44 minutes
2 months ago
Breaking Down Every Dollar: Can You Survive in Trucking?
Welcome to This Week In Trucking! In this episode, Caroline sits down with Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Express, for a deep dive into the real numbers and realities of running a trucking business in today’s market. Jamie shares his journey from being a lifelong driver to building a fleet, discusses the challenges of 2020, and breaks down the true costs of operating trucks, including equipment, insurance, fuel, maintenance, payroll, and more. Learn how Jamie navigates tight pro...
This Week In Trucking
Founder of Downeast Shipping LLC, Jason shares how he built a profitable trucking business in 2025 — keeping his cost per mile below $1.70, and surviving one of the toughest freight markets in years. Learn how small carriers can adapt, stay profitable, and grow smarter. 🔴Stay ahead of new regulations and freight trends, 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀.🔴 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 🌍 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.bobtail.com/ 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://www.bobtail.com/contact-us/ 🌍 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳...
