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@hellbenthagen I came close to losing the trucking company more than once. There was time everyone got paid but me. I know what you’re going through and I’ve had to change with the times & adapt to an ever changing world. I’m back at the farm & the trucks are going steady. You got this Jamie 👍

@hellbenthagen I grew up on a dairy farm and I seen what my parents went through in the recession in the ‘80’s, my dad ran everything outside and mom was the brains behind the farm, she kept it running. I took that same approach in trucking. I’ve seen highs & lows but I kept going 1) of 2)

Small fleet owner here. The struggle has been very real these last 2 years and none stronger than 2025. It reminded me of my youth on the family farm in the 80s. Dad got the new tractor he bought 2 years prior repossessed when the market shifted. This was before the government gave you a kick back if you lost money in farming mind you. The lesson learned for me was never give up. I searched my soul in the worst moments of last year. My wife and I arguing about money. Not paying ourselves. Working for nothing several months in a row. All of our savings completely gone by the fall of 25. I haven't been this cash strapped since I was a young man out of High School. We thought real hard about giving up, but Hell Bent Xpress isn't a catchy name. Its an absolute dedication to keep pushing on no matter how hard or difficult the situation becomes. This new environment we find ourselves in means serious change for the transportation industry, that has always operated on trust. We are becoming a very low trust society, therefore we must adapt procedures and tactics. Become more open and honest with sharing who we are and how we accomplish the mission. It can't be talk and flashy websites. It has be verifiable transparency. We are all fine putting a camera on the driver but nobody wants to put a camera on the person in the office who keeps the business compliant. I look forward to proving we have always tried to do it by the book. Have we messed things up in the past, sure. I had my business all jacked up that first year on my own. Then I convinced my wife to come aboard and she dove head first into the compliance pool. We aren't perfect but we will get better to further prove we can be trusted in today's trucking landscape. No place to hide in the shadows if we all shine a light on it. This is how the small trucking companies and brokerages survive, change how we do things. Less trust, more visibility for customers. With all that said, value added means it will cost. Real professional drivers cost money. Quality equipment to ensure safety also costs. You want to ensure your business thrives, then lets make sure we both can. I'm willing to provide it, if you're willing to pay for it. God bless you all that made it this far. 🙏

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News Atleast there’s no severe weather in the forecast. I’m liking how it’s looking going into the weekend. You have a wonderful day.

Cool day and breezy! It does get ALOT WARMER this weekend! 70s , 80s, humidity and storms! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@stephmeadwx Over night here in Mid Michigan we had heavy rain, thunder and lightning at the dairy farm. Only a few small branches were on the ground, but nothing too serious. You have a lovely day today.

@stephmeadwx I lived in Northern Alaska for 30+ years and you never get used to Summer Solstice or Winter Solstice, but you can’t control nature. Great video, I lived about 75 miles North of Fairbanks. I still have a house there.

Incredible but idk if I’d like this very much!

@maxarmstrong Ours had a rotator and on a good day we could get 3-4 more stations. And you had to get up to change the channel on the old Magnavox TV. It was an improvement over the rabbit ears wrapped in aluminum foil.

@jhstone75 Nice height. I recall the discussion the kid had: “If we had a rotor we could get maybe 12 stations on good days, instead of 3.” The farmer was not impressed.

Brought the world into the house. How many channels?

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News I’m really going to enjoy the warmer weather towards the end of the week, the winds have helped dry out the fields that I’ve been unable to get to so I can finish up planting. You have a great day & weekend. I appreciate everything you do to keep us safe.

Cooler end to the weekend but dry! We could see one more Frost Advisory this week, too. Finally warmer next weekend! @FOX2News

@hellbenthagen I heard of a refinery in either Indiana or Illinois that was shut down for a short period of time and they jacked up the prices, and there slowly coming down. I paid $5.69 a gallon.

These red states will see a 50 to 60 cent increase in diesel fuel tonight. These beatings will continue until moral improves.

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News The weekend forecast looks great. The monthly forecast for rain really doesn’t surprise me at all, just hope we don’t have a drought this summer or fall. You have a great evening.

Happy Friday! Not a bad weekend! We reach 70° Saturday but that come with an isolated strong storm chance. Mother’s Day looks great! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News The forecast looks better as the week goes on. It was a little bit cool this morning “atleast it wasn’t snowing “ so no complaints from me. You have a great day.

Thickening clouds later today and cool. Rain chance tmrw afternoon and through parts of Mother’s Day weekend! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@hellbenthagen That’s what happens when you’re running stealth mode.

Absolutely no markings of any kinds. They can't track you if you don't exist. 🤔

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News I’m liking these temperatures and the forecast for the week ahead. Thank you for all that you do, you do a fantastic job everyday.

50s with lots of clouds the next few days! Rain likely by the end of the week! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@hellbenthagen @hillarymhagen Happy Birthday @hillarymhagen

Happy birthday to the love of my life and the brains behind the business at Hell Bent Xpress @hillarymhagen

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News The cooler temperatures I don’t mind at all, just hoping that we don’t get dumped on with rain. The wind helps dry out the fields quickly so I can get the other fields worked up and ready for planting. I appreciate everything you do.

Cooler and damp work week! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News It seems like one rain storm after another as of late, just makes getting into the fields more difficult and it delays the planting season. Atleast we’re not in a drought yet. You have a great day.

Seasonal end to the weekend with highs in the lower 60s and some sun. Showers/storms return late Monday/early Tuesday! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@DirtyOlTrucker That’s always a sad sight to see a great looking truck like this slowly succumbing to nature. Hopefully someone will find and restore it to its former glory.

Out to pasture..

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News I’m liking this forecast a lot.

More April rain chances and milder! 70s by the end of the weekend! @FOX2News #Detroit #MIwx

@stephmeadwx @FOX2News According to my rain gauge at the dairy farm, we’ve unofficially had 2.8 inches of rain in the last 24 hours in Mid Michigan. We have flood watches in several counties in my area. My ditches, front yard and one side of my driveway is flooded.

Severe thunderstorm warning in Monroe county. Damaging winds, hail possible! @FOX2News #MIwx #Detroit

@kaitlynvincie You look gorgeous! This dress looks beautiful on you, I love it! The boots really match the dress.

📍Off weekend