# 22-Year-Old Exposes The Simple Niche, That Made Them A MEGA Fleet!

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Podcast: [Truck N' Hustle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/truck-n-hustle-624228)
Published: 2026-07-29T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

🚨 DOWNLOAD THE WEIGH MY TRUCK APP HERE!!! 🚨 https://catscale.com/cat-scale-apps/ Kaedon Steinert of Hurricane Express discusses the company's growth to 400 trucks and plans for 1,000 by 2030, emphasizing a "driver first" philosophy. He highlights challenges in transporting poultry and produce, the impact of COVID-19, and the importance of securing direct customer freight while adapting to industry changes. #TruckingIndustry #DriverFirst #HurricaneExpress #FleetGrowth #ProduceTransport ______________ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST: KAEDON STEINERT OF HURRICAN EXPRESS https://www.instagram.com/kaedonsteinert https://kaedon1.gumroad.com/l/gfwwpn _____________ 00:00:00 - 00:01:25 The Trucking Industry 00:01:25 - 00:04:28 Introducing Kaden Steiner and Hurricane Express 00:04:28 - 00:06:52 Business Model and Produce Hauling 00:06:52 - 00:10:19 The Origin Story and Growth of Hurricane Express 00:10:19 - 00:11:45 Insurance Captive and Company Philosophy 00:11:45 - 00:16:10 Driver-Centric Approach and Compensation 00:16:10 - 00:19:38 Business Trajectory and Market Changes 00:19:38 - 00:22:44 Growth and Operations 00:22:44 - 00:27:14 Customer vs. Brokerage Freight 00:27:14 - 00:31:23 Challenges in Produce and Poultry Transport 00:31:23 - 00:36:38 The Future of Trucking and Hurricane Express 00:36:38 - 00:38:27 AI in Transportation Safety 00:38:27 - 00:41:48 Pros and Cons of a Third-Generation Business Owner 00:41:48 - 00:44:17 Scaling to 1,000 Trucks: The Importance of Freight, Drivers, and Community 00:44:17 - 00:48:38 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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