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The Two Biggest Ways Trucking Companies Die in 2026
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Today on Brake Check, we're tackling the two biggest threats facing trucking in 2026.
First, Matt Roherty from CarrierForge breaks down what it really takes to go from company driver to business owner. From MC authority and compliance headaches to startup costs, profitability, and avoiding the mistakes that kill most new carriers in their first year, this is the roadmap every aspiring owner-operator needs to hear.
Then Scott Cornell from Logistiq Insurance Solutions joins the show to expose the cargo theft epidemic sweeping through freight. Fictitious pickups. Identity fraud. Double brokering. Coverage gaps. Cyber-enabled theft. The threats have evolved—and many carriers and brokers don't realize how exposed they really are until it's too late.
If you're thinking about getting your own authority, running a small fleet, brokering freight, or protecting the business you've built, this episode is required listening.
- Starting a trucking company
- Cargo theft and freight fraud
- Insurance coverage mistakes
- The future of owner-operators
- Broker liability and risk
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