Featuring: Barry Trahan, Load Calculator Breakdown, Autonomous Freight, and Hard Lessons from Recent Carrier Closures

In this jam-packed episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we hit the brakes and check the books. From three big-name carrier shutdowns to a forgotten Stephen King flick that feels eerily relevant — this week, we’re talking about the math, the margins, and the mayhem shaping today’s freight world.

Whether you're leased on, running your own authority, or just watching the market shake, this one’s for you. Stick around as we close with a spotlight on the Louisiana Truck Show with Executive Director Barry Trahan. He shares firsthand experiences and the impact of the show on the trucking community. Get ready to rev your engines and tune in for another informative and engaging episode!

04:17 Quotes of the Week

05:46 Bulletin Board - 3 More Trucking Closures

10:45 Pretrip - "Trucks" Movie Review

15:48 Money Line - Know Your Number, Know Your Business

31:54 Interview - Barry Trahan, Executive Director of Louisiana Truck Shows

01:20:51 Post Trip

🔗 Mentioned Resources & Tools:

📦 Barry Trahan’s Louisiana Truck Show

https://www.louisianatruckshows.com

https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaTruckShow

📊 Truck Business Network (Gary Buchs)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TruckBusinessNetwork

📉 Free Load-Based P&L Calculator:

👉 Request via email: inbox@channel19experience.com

📘 OOIDA Cost of Operations Calculator:

https://www.ooida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/OOIDA-Cost-Per-Mile-Calculator.xlsx

🛢️ Fuel Price Checkers:

https://www.dieselboss.com/diesel-prices.htm

https://www.promiles.com/ifta/fuelprice/

📺 Watch "Trucks" (1997) on Amazon Prime:

https://amzn.to/4lg6Xd1

🤝 Friends of the Show & Sponsors:

🔧 Trans Carolina Permits

https://www.transcarolinapermits.com

💸 Superior Trucking Payroll Service (Mike Ritzema)

https://www.truckingpayroll.com

🚛 TrueTMS

https://truetms.com

👩‍✈️ Trucker's Wealth

https:truckers-wealth.com

📬 Contact & Community

Have a question, feedback, or want a copy of the calculator?

Email: inbox@channel19experience.com

Or visit: https://channel19experience.com