Greatest Hits - You Won’t Believe What Slowing Down Did for Joel Morrow’s Trucking Business

Episode notes

What happens when a third-generation trucker decides working hard isn’t enough and starts working smart? In this Greatest Hits episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Joel Morrow, CEO of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting and a pioneer of fuel-efficient, data-backed fleet operations. Joel shares how early lessons from his father’s recycling business shaped his obsession with efficiency. From driving a 1968 International cabover to founding Alpha Drivers, Joel explains why “time value” matters more than miles, and how outdated trucking pay structures continue to harm retention, safety, and profitability. Together, they explore the case for 6x2 axle configurations, the illusion of speed, and the surprising data behind slowing down. The numbers speak for themselves: 10.4 MPG over 170,000 miles, including in the Pacific Northwest and Appalachia.

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