Truck Yoo

Sebastian Brzek

For Truckers, Owner Operators and Trucking Professionals

  1. -3 J

    From Prison to Peterbilt: How Dennis Got His Life Back at 49 #103

    Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness Check out Dennis Foster's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCU_WFyi-tQU1nKCig7cT_dA At 50 years old, Dennis Foster Jr. is starting over. Marine Corps veteran, three hip replacements, two felonies, three years clean — and now the proud owner of a 2019 Peterbilt 579 and his own authority under Semper Fi Logistics. In this episode, Dennis pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to become an owner-operator when life has handed you every possible reason to quit. We talk about the job-site injury that led to MRSA, sepsis, and a hospital-hallway wedding. The painkillers that turned into a cocaine addiction. Prison time. And the slow, grinding climb back — meeting by meeting, paycheck by paycheck — to the moment he handed over his savings for a used Peterbilt at TMC Truck Sales. But this isn't just a recovery story. Dennis gets brutally honest about the realities most owner-op podcasts skip: → Why Landstar, Mercer, and the bigger carriers said no because of his felony background → The $33,000 New York insurance quote that nearly ended the dream before it started → Why he bought his Peterbilt without an ECM report — and whether you should → The first lease-on company that wasn't paying him straight → How he set up his S-Corp, his envelope bookkeeping system, and gets his books done in 90 minutes a month → Why he's now jumping into the step deck and open deck market with JRC If you're an owner-operator, thinking about becoming one, or rebuilding your life from anything — addiction, prison, injury, or just a string of bad years — this conversation is for you. 📣 Interested in being a guest on TruckYoo? Contact us here: http://truckyoo.com join our free community at skool.com/truckingbusiness 📷Instagram @sebastian.brzek 👉 Website: http://truckyoo.com/​​​​​​​​ #kenworth #trucking #logistics #owneroperator ​​​​​​​​​#truckyoo ​​​​​​​​​ #truckingtips ​​​​​​ #flatbedtruck #truckdriver ​ #volvo #intermodal #owneroperatortips #truckingpodcast #trucking #diesel #eratransport #eratruckservice #trucker #freightliner #peterbilt #kenworth # internationaltrucks #diesel #owneroperator #keepontrucking #semitruck #volvotrucks

    45 min

  2. -3 J ·  BONUS

    Diesel Liberation Act, $2.89 Spot Rates & 200K Drivers Off the Road

    Sebastian and Dominic Lewis break down a wild week in trucking news that owner-operators need to hear. Spot rates just hit a 4-year high — the SONAR National Truckload Index broke out to $2.89/mile, the strongest level since 2022, and JB Hunt is officially calling the recession over. Flatbed is sitting at $3.44, reefer at $3.13, and the market is finally validating what we've been saying for two years. But the bigger story? The Diesel Truck Liberation Act (HR 8079) — a bill that could strip the EPA of authority to enforce diesel emissions mandates. We dig into what it actually does, what it means for DPF, EGR, and DEF systems, why new truck prices could drop significantly, and how it could retroactively protect operators who've been hit with tampering fines. In this episode: 📈 Spot rates hit 4-year high — what to do right now⚖️ Diesel Liberation Act explained in plain English🛂 200K non-domicile CDLs facing the chopping block🚨 Cargo theft slipping past broker vetting👻 Chameleon carriers exposed in major CBS report📦 Amazon drops $5B into logistics🔧 Kenworth's new C580 + Florida Ponzi scheme + China-linked carrier crackdown💊 400 lbs of cocaine seized at an Indiana truck stopIf you're running spot, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Time to be picky on loads, push back on lowball brokers, and hold the line. 🎙️ Hosted by Sebastian with Dominic Lewis 📲 Tune in live every week on Truck U After Hours Want me to tighten it up for a specific platform (YouTube has different character limits than Spotify/Apple), or punch up the hook at the to

    20 min

  3. 31 MARS

    How to build a small flatbed fleet. D Lewis Transport. Truck Yoo #102

    Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness Check out Dominic's operation at https://www.facebook.com/DLewTrans/ Dominic shares his journey of starting his MC in 2019 and launching right into the chaos of 2020. With a background as a diesel mechanic, Dominic discusses how technical knowledge gave him a competitive edge, the reality of surviving the "lowest lows" of the COVID-era market, and how direct shipper relationships helped him scale when the load boards went quiet.

    26 min

  4. 20 MARS ·  BONUS

    96 Cents in One Week: How the Diesel Surge Is Killing Small Carriers. Truck Yoo After Hours #007

    Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness Truck Yoo After Hours Live! Join us every Thursday at 8pm CT! 📣 Interested in being a guest on TruckYoo? Contact us here: http://truckyoo.com join our free community at skool.com/truckingbusiness 📷Instagram @sebastian.brzek 👉 Website: http://truckyoo.com/​​​​​​​​ #kenworth #trucking #logistics #owneroperator ​​​​​​​​​#truckyoo ​​​​​​​​​ #truckingtips ​​​​​​ #flatbedtruck #truckdriver ​ #volvo #intermodal #owneroperatortips #truckingpodcast #trucking #diesel #eratransport #eratruckservice #trucker #freightliner #peterbilt #kenworth # internationaltrucks #diesel #owneroperator #keepontrucking #semitruck #volvotrucks

    15 min

  5. 12 MARS

    How to go from Company Driver to Owner Operator. Truck Yoo #101

    Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness Visit Matt's channel https://www.youtube.com/@the717trucker5 Matt’s journey from a dreamer to a successful owner-operator offers valuable insights for anyone considering this career path. By preparing financially, finding the right truck, and embracing continuous learning, you can set yourself up for success in the trucking industry. If you want to hear more about Matt’s experiences, check out his YouTube channel, "The 717 Trucker." 📣 Interested in being a guest on TruckYoo? Contact us here: http://truckyoo.com join our free community at skool.com/truckingbusiness 📷Instagram @sebastian.brzek 👉 Website: http://truckyoo.com/​​​​​​​​ #kenworth #trucking #logistics #owneroperator ​​​​​​​​​#truckyoo ​​​​​​​​​ #truckingtips ​​​​​​ #flatbedtruck #truckdriver ​ #volvo #intermodal #owneroperatortips #truckingpodcast #trucking #diesel #eratransport #eratruckservice #trucker #freightliner #peterbilt #kenworth # internationaltrucks #diesel #owneroperator #keepontrucking #semitruck #volvotrucks

    26 min

  6. 6 MARS ·  BONUS

    How to start in flatbed and market recovery chat with Dominic Lewis. Truck Yoo After Hours Live! 006

    Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness Truck Yoo After Hours Live! Join us every Thursday at 8pm CT! 📣 Interested in being a guest on TruckYoo? Contact us here: http://truckyoo.com join our free community at skool.com/truckingbusiness 📷Instagram @sebastian.brzek 👉 Website: http://truckyoo.com/​​​​​​​​ #kenworth #trucking #logistics #owneroperator ​​​​​​​​​#truckyoo ​​​​​​​​​ #truckingtips ​​​​​​ #flatbedtruck #truckdriver ​ #volvo #intermodal #owneroperatortips #truckingpodcast #trucking #diesel #eratransport #eratruckservice #trucker #freightliner #peterbilt #kenworth # internationaltrucks #diesel #owneroperator #keepontrucking #semitruck #volvotrucks

    22 min

  7. 3 MARS

    How to Actually Make Money as an Owner-Operator. Bethany Lynn Hunt. Truck Yoo Podcast #100

    Visit Bethany's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@the.girl.driver Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness In this engaging conversation, Bethany Hunt shares her unique journey into the trucking industry, detailing her transition from a college student to an owner operator. She discusses the challenges she faced, including financial hurdles, the importance of understanding costs, and the support system that helped her succeed. Bethany also shares her experiences on the road, including the physical demands of flatbed trucking, self-care strategies, and some memorable stories from her time as a truck driver. The conversation highlights the realities of being an owner operator in a fluctuating freight market and the importance of adaptability and financial awareness in the trucking business. 📣 Interested in being a guest on TruckYoo? Contact us here: http://truckyoo.com join our free community at skool.com/truckingbusiness 📷Instagram @sebastian.brzek 👉 Website: http://truckyoo.com/​​​​​​​​ #kenworth #trucking #logistics #owneroperator ​​​​​​​​​#truckyoo ​​​​​​​​​ #truckingtips ​​​​​​ #flatbedtruck #truckdriver ​ #volvo #intermodal #owneroperatortips #truckingpodcast #trucking #diesel #eratransport #eratruckservice #trucker #freightliner #peterbilt #kenworth # internationaltrucks #diesel #owneroperator #keepontrucking #semitruck #volvotrucks

    24 min

  8. 27 FÉVR. ·  BONUS

    Flatbed Boom & The Independent Contractor Win. Truck Yoo After Hours Live! #005

    Join our free community at http://skool.com/truckingbusiness Truck Yoo After Hours Live! Join us every Thursday at 8pm CT! 📣 Interested in being a guest on TruckYoo? Contact us here: http://truckyoo.com join our free community at skool.com/truckingbusiness 📷Instagram @sebastian.brzek 👉 Website: http://truckyoo.com/​​​​​​​​ #kenworth #trucking #logistics #owneroperator ​​​​​​​​​#truckyoo ​​​​​​​​​ #truckingtips ​​​​​​ #flatbedtruck #truckdriver ​ #volvo #intermodal #owneroperatortips #truckingpodcast #trucking #diesel #eratransport #eratruckservice #trucker #freightliner #peterbilt #kenworth # internationaltrucks #diesel #owneroperator #keepontrucking #semitruck #volvotrucks

    14 min
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For Truckers, Owner Operators and Trucking Professionals

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  • Création
    Sebastian Brzek
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    25
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    © 2025 Sebastian Brzek
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