Episode #80 Marcus Cooksey @duke.ai ...Technology is not going anywhere, In fact everyday it becomes a bigger part of our lives and our businesses...Marcus Cooksey is a former Trucking Company owner with a tech and engineering background. Marcus is the CEO and engineer responsible for creating @duke.ai a platform and application which solves one of the biggest pain points individuals face as truck drivers and owners. ..Marcus started his career in tech working for major companies such a Texas Instruments as a engineer. He was even impressively apart of the team that would create #AmazonEcho in its infancy stages...Following a health scare, Marcus had and ephipany that he wasn’t living up to his full potential and wanted to try his hand in entrepreneurship. He would then venture out with a family member and start his own trucking company and get into the Tanker niche. ..5 years later he would dissolve the company and @duke.ai was born. Duke.ia is the QuickBooks killer, providing reports and functionality that is particular to the trucking industry, Now, with almost 4,000 users they are looking to disrupt the trucking industry in the accounting space...Listen until the end to find out how only TNH listeners can access the platform for FREE!!!!! Using promo code “TNH@DUKE.AI” Check out the website here at www.duke.ai--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

On today’s show we catch up Cesar Ruiz a young trucking Entrepreneur and owner of American Truck Routes( ATR). Cesar, a 2nd generation truck driver started out as street dancer in Long Beach, CA. Inspired by his father he would get his CDL at 21 and learn the industry. Fast forward to 2018, he would start his own company. In the past year, Cesar’s trucking business has grown. He has concentrated his niche on Reefer Loads which has paid off tremendously . According to OOIDA, 84% of Trucking companies in the US fall into the 1-6 truck category, this episode is a look into the current state of trucking for the small trucking businessman. Follow Cesar Ruiz and ATR on Instagram @abovetheroad--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine, The Legal Pot industry is expected to add national brands and reach $24 Billion in sales in 2021.This industry is new and emerging which creates a level playing field for all who want to participate.As with all commerce there will be many transportation and solutions needed to manage the anticipated capacity.Meet Kory and Jordan Kiefer of JK Logix. Lansing , MI’s upper echelon secure transport company. The brothers got their start in trucking with their family business Matrix Transportation providing 3PL services and hauling auto parts building a sizable business of over 60 trucks and 150 trailers. In 2016 they would pivot when a friend, suggested they lend their logistical knowledge to the transportation side of the cannabis industry. They began to explore secure transport along with their third partner Cameron and JK Logix was born . Right away the team noticed huge gaps and opportunity as pertained to compliance and security in the industry. They entered into the market place creating a fully compliant solution based Secure Transport operation unlike any of their competition. Today, Jk Logix has established themselves as one of the leading secure Canibus transport service providers in Michigan supplying over 115 locations weekly including the popular Cookies dispensary popularized by hip hop superstar Berner.Tune in to episode 78 as we explore this emerging nitche and learn how you to can start your own secure transport business. Check out more information about JK Logix here at https://jklogix.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Herman Marigny is a Trucking multi-entrepreneur based out of NeW Orleans, LA. His business’s include a Trucking company with over 20 trucks. A Freight brokerage, a Award winning CDL driving school and a CDL driver staffing agency. Herman recently purchased 1 million dollars worth of trucks and is now giving a truck away to commemorate the launch of his latest venture into e-commerce that will be a virtual version of his school. The winner will be announced on February 14th 2021 go to www.brgiveaway.com to register. Check out this dope episode as Herman explains his many business models and his journey in transportation. Be sure you follow Herman on Instagram @MarignyHerman and at www.cdlmentors.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

#Hustlefam, We wanted you to enjoy your holiday week, but still leave you with some gifts for the Holiday’s under your virtual tree. So I brought back the unstoppable, Hope White. Fresh off the ground breaking of her new 10.65 acres container storage facility, as discussed in episode 68, Hope is back with some quick timely gems she wanted to share with the hustle fam. In this episode, Hope will break down the 5 keys to winning during and after peak season and how you as a small business owner can take advantage of the opportunities currently available. Get your pen and pad and take notes as Hope uncovers some very specific and tangible steps to set your company up for success!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Inspired by a flawed criminal justice system Brittany Barnett left her job as a corporate lawyer to take on our judicial system, “pro bono”, which was and is still disproportionately jailing black and brown people convicted of drug crimes based on unfair, bias and outdated laws. ..Brittany first came to national attention when she and her co-counsel were able to successfully litigate the release of 17 people in 90 days serving unfair sentences for drug crimes...Her organization “Buried Alive” received funding and endorsement from television personality and influencer #kimkardashianwest . http://www.buriedaliveproject.org/..This organization was founded by Brittany, along With Co-founders #Sharandajones, successful entrepreneur and criminal justice advocate and #Coreyjacobs, Senior advisor to Sean P Diddy Combs at Combs Enterprises. Both, Sharanda and Corey, were at one point sentenced to life in prison for federal drug charges with NO prior drug convictions and were cases in which Brittany litigated... To date, Brittany along with co-counsel has litigated over 50 cases for early release and has been extremely active utilizing her resources for criminal justice reform. ..Her passion , activism and fight has been well documented. What some may not knowIs that Brittany is also a trucking entrepreneur. ..Staying true to her WHY, Brittnay teamed up with one of her former clients, who served 15 years in prison, to build a Trucking company, Trustworthy Trucking. She has since grown her fleet and looks to expand in 2021 as she learns the business and provides opportunities for the formerly incarcerated people...Brittnay hopes to inspire and also help fund others in their endeavors as they re-enter society...Wait there is more .....This year Brittany also penned the Best Selling and Top rated #1 book by Amazon “A Knock At Midnight’” in which she’s shares her journey and the stories that guided her path. A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom https://www.amazon.com/dp/198482578X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_tTe2Fb5XTGPS8..--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Serita Lockley is a self made dump truck entrepreneur who’s been hustling as far back as she can remember...In 2010 she started Lady Lockley’s Trucking with one dump truck which she would scale to 13, 7 years later...Serita had built a name for her self and a her companies reputation proceeds itself. In the dump game, in VA (757) she is known as a “monster” and a hustler who gets the job done and gets it done right...Recently, her business has scaled down in equipment but grown in efficiency. She has became a government contractor and is certified MWOB. This certification opened many growth opportunities including 3 local government contacts.Serita breaks down the game and tells us about her journey throughout the trucking world starting some 15 years ago . She also touched on her newest endeavors which includes an expansion into boxtrucks and now even television being recently featured on Amazon Primes video tv show Regular Hero’s. Make sure you follow Serita for more dope content on Instagram @ladylockleystrucking. Two Up, Two Down stand up!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Adopted at 3 years old by his uncle who was in the trucking business Umair (Sam) Chaudry @uc78612 faced many challenges early and throughout his life in his 28 years.As troubled youth, by the age of 15 he went to prison and did a 5 year sentence. After returning home, he entered the workforce working low income jobs due to lack of opportunities for someone with his past.Sam then reconnected with the Trucking Business and worked his way up as a dispatcher managing a mid size fleet of 14 trucks single handed. His skill would be recognized and he was offered an opportunity to work with the owner of company on a new endeavor. Shark Logistics was born. Due to a lack of knowledge, Sam’s company did not do well the first year and was not profitable. They would later get things on track and recoup some of their losses.As The future began to look bright, growing the company to 6 Trucks, things were derailed by an accident that involved a fatality and Sam’s company driver.This would change Sam’s outlook on life and business. He than shifted his focus to helping others as his company was caught up in legalities. With @_uconsulting Sam wanted to help companies (30 + ) not make the mistakes he did along with helping them make more money and connecting them with the right people along the way.On Episode 73 The self proclaimed “Shark” tells the #hustlefam all about his challenging journey and gives some great insights as to how he gets it done. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

TaNeshia Reed aka “The Legacy Builder” has made it her business to make sure all trucking entrepreneurs are properly insured with a life insurance and business successions plan . Some would say that life insurance provides the most consistent medium to transfer wealth in many communities. TaNeshia feels that there may be a lack of education in some communities which causes for many not to take advantage of all these benefits. In this episode TaNeshia takes us through which plans may be right for you and why it’s important to make sure you are insured now. You can connect with TaNeshia at https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/5f9766a2d060831af865d639 or on Instagram @thelegacybuilder--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

This Podcast is a Free Dispatch Training!Your instructor is Ex-Freight Broker and Ex-Truck Driver Tay Carter who started his dispatch company during the pandemic and has since grown to dispatch over 40 trucks singlehanded while working from home...In this episode Tay breaks down EXACTLY how he did it A-Z and how you can do it to. ..The episode is a FULL MINI DISPATCH COURSE that will cover his entire process. Tay is also launching a full course @thefreightcollege which you will learn more about on the show https://freightcollege.thinkific.com/courses/dispatch-company.. If you are interested in starting your own dispatch company. Make sure you tap in #trucknhustletuesday and take advantage of this free audio Masterclass.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Daniel Ashville is making quite a name for himself. Not your typical construction and trucking entrepreneur from the UK as his youth and swagger may cause you to double take especially when you see what he’s been able to accomplish. Since 2006, Daniel has been able to put together a resume that started with construction and in the last 7 years has grown into an impressive trucking outfit with a fleet of over 35 trucks. Daniel leads from the front and is not afraid to take on the next big challenge. You don’t want to miss this podcast as he takes us through his entrepreneurial journey. You can catch Daniel on his popular YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/thisisashville or on Instagram @daniellouisy--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

The CDL truck driver shortage has plagued the Trucking Industry for years.  Midsize to large carriers will pay top dollar for resourceful recruiters/head hunters to find them qualified drivers.  Ashley Thomas honed in on her gift for recruiting early with the ability to find drivers in sometimes less than 24 hours to work with her first trucking company on the oil field.  When one of the carriers she leased on to noticed this skill, they hired her on as a recruiter.  This is where Ashley got her start in the recruiting nitche .  She would then start her own company Supreme Driver Recruiting, a driver recruiting agency that connects drivers with contracted carriers, such as Dollar General.  Over the past 3 years, They have since built an impressive pool of drivers,  and have become a go to for top carriers in the DFW’s, hiring needs. On the show today, we are also joined by Ashley's top recruiter, Taye, who drops some driver recruiting tips and tricks and explains how lucrative driver recruiting can be.  Follow Ashley on instagram @_supremerecruiting and online at https://supremedriverrecruiting.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Freight Broker, Freight Forwarder, to Drayage and Warehousing. Hope White is unstoppable. Looking to get out of law enforcement, Hope took a job at the Home Depot that would spiral her into a new profession and skill set. Taking the skills she learned on the job she began brokering freight and made a staggering 682k in her first 4 months. She would then grow her business to embark on a logistics journey you won’t believe. Recently, Hope purchased 10.65 acres of land to grow her business and expand her reach. You dont want to miss this diamond packed episode. Make sure you check out Hope on IG @hdwhitelogistics and connect with her online at https://logisticallyspeaking.online/courses/logistics-101-live-series/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

A true student of the game in under one year Latosha McNair started  2 Trucking Business's after listening to the Truck N' Hustle Podcast and some of your favorite guests .  A nurse by trade she had no knowledge of the industry, but took some pointers from our guests and most importantly took action.  She started her trucking company first, Supreme Legacy Logistics, with her husband and brother in-law.  In doing so, she noticed that some of her peers were having issues with the back office responsibilities that comes with starting and running a compliant trucking company.  Latosha saw a problem and then created her 2nd business, LNJ Enterprises, assisting carriers and truck investors with their start up paperwork and maintaining compliance.  LaTosha now teaches this skill set to others creating job opportunities and additional income for those who would like to get into the industry but do not want the liability of a truck. This is also a great value add to those with already existing dispatch services and clients. Check out LaTosha on Instagram @lnj_ent and check out her compliance training at lnjenterprises.org  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Renado Robinson is the owner of the 5 star (Google Reviewed) Black-Owned insurance company, Crosswinds Insurance Agency.  Starting in the mailroom as a temp, Renado worked his way up with no prior experience to eventually open his own insurance agency.  Renado's and his team at Crosswinds pride themselves on transparency and educating each customer on the options that best fit their particular circumstances and need. In this episode, Renado will answer a lot of the FAQ's and  baseline questions you may have about insurance as a newbie and clarifies some of the common misconceptions.  After listening, you will know exactly how you need to approach your insurance needs moving forward and be armed with some tangible knowledge.  Make sure you connect with Renado after the show at www.crosswindsinsurance.com for all your trucking insurance quotes and/or questions.  Also slide in his DM's on IG @Renado_Robinson and tell him what you thought about the show.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

This is a timely episode as the last/final mile niche has become a very popular topic as of late. With a lower barrier to entry due to costs and no cdl requirements in some cases this transportation business model is ripe for the picking and the freight and rates do not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. On this episode we talked to Coach Sheldon Moore, CEO of Yael Transportation, who has developed his own proven strategy to help every day people get their box truck or cargo van business started and on the road. Sheldon takes us through his entrepreneurial journey and is extremely transparent about his ups and downs and all the mistakes he made so you wouldn’t have to . As JayZ says, “Hov did that, so you don’t have to go through that!” This is surely and diamond packed episode you won’t want to miss. To learn more click the webinar link below, and stay updated on what Sheldon and his wife Tammi have been working on for their box truck and cargo van community. http://www.atruckerpreneur.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Je’Ron Hamm found his way into the NFL football league by way of his natural talent, ability and hard work. However, after a injury he would find himself looking to invest his earnings into a business because of the inconsistency in his professional athletic career. J chose the trucking industry taking a queue from one of his peers in the league. Although his start was Rocky, J persevered and now continuities to grow his business Pro haul Logistics. Check his story as he walks us through his journey in entrepreneurship, talks about giving back to his community and the process of of finding success. Follow J on Instagram @j_hamm86 for more dope content and info. Also join him and over the 10k subscribers on his YouTube page Pro Haul TV.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

This episode may just be your ticket to winning your first government contract. Govcon Giants CEO, Eric Coffie, goes into the often overlooked and simplest way to get the government to recognize your business and even award you your piece of the 10 Trillion dollar government contracting money grab. Eric provides the step by step framework along with all the resources you need to get started today! Check out Eric’s on Instagram @ecoffie and check out the resources below as mentioned on the show! Websitehttps://govcongiants.comYouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/EricCoffie/featuredFree Coursehttps://freegovconcourse.comCoursehttps://govconedu.comJoin on YouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9iC4ASAgGm_Z3b77PZGqIw/joinNew Book Pre-orderhttps://govconlaunchbook.com Billion Dollar Playbook: 72 Websites for Massive Scaling in the Federal Marketplacehttps://amzn.to/2GEk3CP--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Jay Rich is an educated and decorated professional who could of had any job opportunity she wanted in the corporate sector.  In fact, before Jay got her CDL's, she had 3 six figure job offers on the table. Jay, however, had a bigger plan!  After hearing from a friend about the opportunities in trucking, she took her smart’s, talent and hustle to the trucking industry.  As a driver, Jay would get it from the mud, as she learned and developed her skill. She found a passion for driving and although she began her career as a trucker, she always had a plan to apply her business acumen and eventually become and owner of her own trucking company.  Today, she is the owner Jay Rich Global and she plans to add 20 trucks to her fleet by the years end. In this podcast we cover it all and learn about her truly inspirational journey.  Follow Jay Rich on Instagram @jayrichtrucking for more dope content and updates and on YouTube.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Ses Amillion is a thorough and boro bred New Yorker who turned his street life into square business. Ses is now known for his fleet of enclosed car haulers adorned with the millionaire auto transport logo. He has hauled cars for celebrities such as Fat Joe, Meekmill, sports figures and a host of others. Ses ran the streets in his early years, but as he got older and wiser he would apply his street hustle to the car hauling business. He has now built a strong reputation in the industry and a clientele list that consists of today’s biggest and brightest stars. Follow Ses on Instagram @sesamillion1 and check him out online at https://millionaireautotransport.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

Since the 80’s NYC and other metropolitan areas have been known for their infamous “Dollar Vans”. These vans are small commuter vans that hold multiple passengers and can get you to your destination fast! Before Ubers and Lyft, commuters saw Dollar Vans as the cheaper alternative to taxi’s.Historically these vans would charge “only $1 dollar” for a ride along a normally pre determined route. Now, “Su” and his team at Dollaride have directly partnered with Dollar Van operators to expand their territory, increase their profits and give passengers more affordable travel options in transportation deserts. Dollaride has added tech to create a seamless payment process to the once cash only business and added some other cool features to enhance the user experience.Check out “Su”s story as he takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, selling his first start up #wedidit and raising 60 million in venture capitol to starting his current company, Dollaride.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

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If you could purchase a mobile home for $6,000k and sell it for a little over $22,000 only 5 days later, would you? Or maybe just a make a passive $500 to $1,000 bucks a month!After a career in the trucking industry @byronssellers teamed up with @sharnicetwilliams to build a not so typical affordable housing empire. Together, as a couple, they began investing in mobile homes in trailer park communities on the outskirts of Chicago. This unconventional style of investing has panned out to be extremely lucrative and has made way for huge opportunities!In this episode they breakdown everything you need to know to get started in this hidden gem of a industry, in your area. They also talk about their journey in entrepreneurship and plans for the future. Check out www.mobilehomeeliteinvestors.com to learn more and follow them on Instagram @mobilehomeeliteinvestors--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

In this episode we talk to Multi-prenuer Ryan Akers @onlyryanknowsbest owner of Royalty R Enterprises. After trying everything form a moving truck, to box trucks, to dump trucks, to semi’s, Ryan has been able to amass a 12 truck fleet using groups economics and good business acumen. We take you thorough Ryan’s journey as and his growth as an entrepreneur and learn about the secret sauce to his 12 of entrepreneurial success.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>

A modern day business can’t flourish without the right branding and marketing. Chasity Mims is a practitioner at her craft, bringing business’s to life by adding color and personality to the companies pallet. Chasity’s goal is to help entrepreneurs tell their unique stories through social media branding and marketing.Chasity got her start as an entrepreneur with her own 6 figure business, but eventually found her calling helping others build theirs. In this episode we talk branding, marketing, social media and the role it plays in your business. Follow Chasity at @iamchasitydion on Instagram or connect with her directly at www.declaredmarketing.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/trucknhustle/support</a>