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The Art Of The Deal With 10 Wheels

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The Art of the Deal with 10 Wheels
By Michael Thomas | Featured on Logistical Forwarding Solutions

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Welcome to the most important guide for building your freight empire—The Art of the Deal with 10 Wheels. Written by Michael Thomas, a 25-year logistics expert and the architect behind Freight University, this essential roadmap is a must-read for freight brokers, trucking investors, dispatchers, and carrier entrepreneurs who want to build lasting success in the logistics industry.

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This article introduces the foundational framework from Michael's powerful teachings—a blend of strategy, experience, and systems thinking that transforms trucking into an asset-based business, not a hustle. Whether you’re starting with your first truck or exploring freight brokerage models, this is where your logistics career truly begins.

​Why "The Art of the Deal with 10 Wheels" Matters

In logistics, your success depends on your ability to structure profitable deals, not just move loads. This book delivers exactly that. It gives you a step-by-step breakdown of how to build freight partnerships, align equipment, manage carriers, and scale using systems that create consistent income.

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Who Is It For?

  • Freight brokers looking to structure better carrier partnerships

  • Trucking investors seeking passive income and operational control

  • Dispatchers building out regional capacity models

  • CDL drivers interested in transitioning into logistics ownership

  • Entrepreneurs creating hybrid carrier-brokerage models

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What You’ll Learn from the Book

  • How to define your position in the industry before launching

  • How to land your first strategic freight deal and scale it

  • Why geography and regional freight matter more than cheap rates

  • How to turn one truck and one driver into a multi-unit operation

  • The power of compliance, relationships, and repeat lanes

  • How to exit or license your trucking company for long-term cash flow

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Why This Guide Outranks Traditional Trucking Advice

Most blogs tell you how to get your MC number. Michael shows you how to build wealth with it. From trailer interchange agreements to command center dispatching to driver partnerships that scale, this framework replaces guesswork with strategy. It’s the MBA of logistics—without the debt.

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Exclusive Access

Readers of this article get priority access to:

  • Free tools at FreightUniversity.online

  • Templates for freight deal structures and carrier packets

  • Michael Thomas' masterclass replays and coaching sessions

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Ready to build a freight company that earns even when you're not driving?

Explore the entire series and dive into each chapter of The Art of the Deal with 10 Wheels now on Logistical Forwarding Solutions.

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