Episode 11: Building a Trucking Business with Cassie Cannon

Cassie Cannon of FC Trucking joins Building The Future Show to share a family story that began with her grandfather hauling grain and led to building a trucking business of her own. From childhood rides with her dad to one truck, one driver, and daily calls looking for work, Cassie explains how she found her place in the industry.The conversation covers earning repeat business, working with brokers, buying and maintaining trucks, keeping accurate records, and handling the cash-flow gap between doing the work and getting paid. Cassie also shares the responsibility of providing steady work for a team and what she would tell someone thinking about becoming an owner-operator.For students, young adults, families, educators, and anyone curious about trucking or business ownership, this episode offers a practical look at the work behind the wheel and beyond it. Cassie's advice leaves room to explore apprenticeships, trade school, college, and a career path that fits your interests.