#188. Haulin Assets 2.0: Welcome Back to the Podcast
After seven years and one of the toughest freight markets anyone can remember, Haulin Assets is back — refocused and ready for the next chapter. In this relaunch episode, we look at why the podcast started, what it was meant to solve, and what’s changing as we move into Haulin Assets 2.0. Why Haulin Assets Exists Haulin Assets has always been about owner-operators. An owner-operator isn’t just a driver. You’re a business owner who also happens to operate the truck. When I owned Motor Carrier HQ, I saw drivers come through with the same goal — becoming owner-operators. The ones who struggled usually had one thing in common: they didn’t understand the business side of trucking. This podcast started as a way to change that by letting drivers follow along with my own journey in real time. My Journey I got my CDL in early 2019, bought my first truck shortly after, and hit the road in April of that year. I drove for a full year before hiring my first driver in May 2020. By the end of 2020, I had bought a second truck. In 2021, Nate joined as a partner, and during the COVID boom, the business grew fast. The last three years have been survival mode, but even in this market, we recently hit a revenue record while running one fewer truck. Lessons Learned You don’t know what you don’t know. Learning what it really means to slide your tandems, realizing you can’t control everything, getting hit by a deer, and spending a year behind the wheel all shaped the fleet owner I am today. Driving gave me perspective on what it actually means to be both an operator and an owner. What to Expect in Haulin Assets 2.0 This isn’t a reinvention — it’s a refocus. Expect more fun, more entertaining content, giveaways, and more attention on the operator side of owner-operator life. We’ve covered ownership well. Now we’re spending more time on what makes life better on the road. Story From the Road Getting scammed out of $742 — and the lesson that came with it. Call to Action If you’ve been with us since Episode 1, thank you. If you’re new, this is the perfect time to jump in. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and send us your funniest or toughest trucking story. It might be featured on a future episode. This podcast isn’t just about my journey anymore. It’s about yours. Let’s haul some assets together.