Graig Morin started out as a fleet driver in his hometown of Biddeford, Maine. But he knew he wanted to found his own fleet one day.

He knew he'd need help to accomplish his goal. Luckily, he knew just where to find it.

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 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why it's important to study the industry locally and nationally before founding a fleet.
• Where to turn to get trustworthy help with the startup process.
• Knowing when it's time to grow your fleet
• Deciding whether to lease or own trucks
• How to work through small fleet growing pains
• Why a Safety Culture matters
• Why you should refuse to be a "cheap" carrier
• How to compete with large fleets
• Finding your niche and refusing to do everything