1428. #TFCP - The Media War: How Truckers are Reclaiming the Industry Narrative!

In this episode, find out why you have to stop quoting based on broad social media headlines and start having honest, week-by-week conversations with your customers to deliver stability in a tightening market! We're breaking down an anomaly on the Minneapolis to Louisville van lane, where rates are actually trending downward despite rising fuel costs and the geopolitical ripples from recent Middle East trade tensions. We're also celebrating the fact that actual trucking professionals are finally taking control of the mainstream media narrative, moving past corporate fluff to highlight the grit and reality of small fleet ownership. From the impact of international tariffs on freight margins to the federal crackdown on double-brokering cargo theft, we are covering the high-level insights you need to protect your book of business and stay ahead of the game!   Resources / References https://www.overdriveonline.com/channel-19/article/15821866/truckers-take-control-of-mainstream-media https://www.ttnews.com/articles/court-new-case-trump-tariffs https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15821860/accused-doublebrokering-cargo-thief-charged-in-court   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https://tinyurl.com/36xmxcmr   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/