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Small Carrier Success Stories: Graig Morin and Brown Dog Trucking

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December 3, 2025

Graig Morin started out as a company driver. 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

Why Hexagon Agility Loves RNG as a Truck Fuel

March 24, 2025

Renewable natural gas is, well, a natural when it comes to replacing diesel as a clean fuel for truck fleets. Hexagon Ability's senior vice president, global sales and marketing Americas, tells HDT Talks Trucking why.

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The Future of RNG as a Truck Fuel

February 19, 2025

Why don't environmental regulatory agencies like renewable natural gas as a fuel for long-haul trucking applications?