Brad Little's Trucker Buddy is Transforming Dispatch

What happens when a lifetime of trucking experience meets cutting-edge AI? In this episode of That’s Delivered, Trucking Ray sits down with Brad Little—trucker-turned-tech-innovator and creator of Trucker Buddy AI. Brad’s story begins behind the wheel at just 23, building a seven-figure trucking business, only to have COVID-19 upend his entire model. But out of that challenge came a breakthrough: recognizing that 93% of costs were out of drivers’ control, Brad set out to create automation that truly works for everyday drivers, not just large fleets.

The result? Trucker Buddy AI, an intelligent assistant that helps drivers run their businesses while staying focused on the road. From negotiating rates to managing documents and handling broker calls, it’s like having a full-time dispatcher in your pocket. But Brad’s vision goes further: he sees technology as a way to empower drivers, not replace them, especially as autonomous trucks emerge. His live "Prime Time" dispatching sessions on TikTok offer a real-world look at how CDL holders can level up from driver to entrepreneur—from CDL to CEO.

Whether you’re an owner-operator, fleet manager, or driver curious about where trucking is headed, this episode delivers actionable insights and an inspiring look at what’s possible when trucking and tech come together.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Brad Little’s journey: from aviation school grad to seven-figure trucking business owner to AI tech founder
✅ Why 93% of operating costs remain outside a driver’s control—and how automation can help
✅ How Trucker Buddy AI works: negotiates rates, manages broker calls, handles paperwork, and dispatches—all via natural conversation
✅ Designed by a driver, for drivers—built on real-world CDL experience, not just tech theory
✅ Empowers drivers to evolve from CDL holders to CEOs of their own businesses
✅ Maintains driver data across carriers and stages of their career—no more starting over with each job change
✅ Strategic perspective on how human drivers remain essential in an era of autonomous trucking
✅ Brad’s advice for entrepreneurial drivers: faith, courage, and adaptability are key
✅ See Trucker Buddy AI in action via Brad’s live "Prime Time" TikTok dispatching sessions

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