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How small fleets actually run.
Per-truck profitability, cost-per-mile math, when to add a truck, and how dedicated lanes quietly stop paying. Practical stuff for owner-operators running 3 to 15 trucks.
6 min read · May 15, 2026
How to tell which truck is actually making money
Most small fleet owners look at total deposits and assume the business is healthy. Here's how to figure out which specific truck is pulling its weight — and which one is being subsidized by the others.
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7 min read · May 12, 2026
Cost per mile for owner-operators: the number that actually matters
Cost per mile (CPM) is the most-cited metric in trucking — and the most misunderstood. Here's how to calculate yours, why fleet averages mislead, and what a healthy CPM looks like by truck type.
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6 min read · May 10, 2026
When to add your next truck (and when not to)
Adding a truck is a six-figure commitment. Most owner-operators decide on gut feel. Here's the financial framework for whether your next truck will be growth or a $28,800/year mistake.
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5 min read · May 8, 2026
Why your dedicated lane stopped being profitable
Dedicated lanes are supposed to be safe money. Rate locked, miles predictable. So why does that one lane keep paying less each quarter? The math on lane drift, and how to spot it before tax time.
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