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: [email protected]

📘 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: [email protected]
Or visit: https://channel19experience.com