Some carriers are surviving 2026.

Others are quietly disappearing.

The difference isn't luck. It isn't fleet size. And it isn't who has the newest trucks

It's who has better information.

On this episode of Brake Check, we pull back the curtain on what the data is really saying about today's freight market—and the hidden operational mistakes quietly costing carriers money every single day.

Joining us:

Sean Dehan – VP of Corporate Strategy & Development at Truckstop, breaks down what Truckstop's data is revealing about freight demand, rates, fraud, heavy haul, and the market trends every carrier should be watching.

Robert Bain – Director of Partnerships & Senior Consultant at GLCS, exposes the hidden technology gaps, broken processes, cybersecurity risks, and operational blind spots that keep carriers from reaching their full potential.

We cover:

Where the freight market is really headed
The biggest mistakes carriers make with load boards
Freight fraud red flags every carrier needs to know
Hidden profit leaks inside trucking companies
Cybersecurity threats hitting carriers today
Why some fleets grow while others quietly fail
The operational changes that separate surviving from thriving

If you're an owner-operator, fleet owner, dispatcher, operations manager, or anyone serious about building a stronger trucking business, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Which challenge is costing carriers the most right now—freight, fraud, technology, or operations? Drop your answer in the comments.

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