We recently had the chance to connect with Miguel Carmona Iii and have shared our conversation below.
Miguel, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Don’t let who you used to be hold you back from who you’re meant to become. Maybe you dreamed of being a football player, a lawyer, or a content creator. That identity might not have been your final destination—but it gave you tools for the journey.
Didn’t make it as a football player? You still gained discipline, grit, and leadership. Didn’t become the lawyer you envisioned? You still built focus, persistence, and critical thinking. Every path teaches you something you can carry forward.
Your past identity isn’t a dead end—it’s fuel. Don’t let one label define you. Keep building. Keep becoming.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Miguel Carmona III, and I’m the founder of Haul Hints—a platform built to give truckers and entrepreneurs the insider knowledge they need to build a $1 million business. Whether you’re running box trucks, OTR, or cargo vans, we cut through the noise and deliver proven strategies from over a decade of hands-on experience in the trucking industry. No gimmicks. No hype. No Truckery… just Haul Hints.
My journey started in 2016 with one of the largest truck rental and leasing companies in the world. From there, I worked my way up—sales training, regional sales management, AI integration of fleet management software, trailer sales, and specialty equipment. Along the way, one thing became clear: success in trucking isn’t about luck. It’s about access. The people winning always had mentors, insiders, or deep networks guiding them. Those who struggled? They were usually paying thousands for quick seminars, “gurus,” or recycled Google search results.
That’s why I created Haul Hints: to level the playing field. We give truckers access to the real strategies, connections, and insider insights that are usually kept behind closed doors. And we do it all for free—no paywalls, no overpriced courses, no empty promises.
Right now, we’re building our YouTube channel into the go-to hub for trucking knowledge, and later this year we’re expanding into podcasting. We’re looking for two things:
1. Guests – Experienced trucking professionals from every corner of the industry: OTR, box trucks, dispatching, mechanics, logistics, and more.
2. Advertisers & Partners – Businesses looking to connect with drivers, attract shippers, or get their transportation brand in front of a motivated audience.
Our mission is simple: to showcase the full spectrum of trucking and give anyone—no matter their starting point—the tools and knowledge to build a million-dollar roadmap to success.!
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Last November, my girlfriend and I experienced one of the worst things imaginable. We lost our son, Aizen Caleb Carmona, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) and sadly passed away before we ever had the chance to meet him—he was stillborn. To say I felt lost, powerless, and defeated would be a massive understatement. I had never felt more human in my entire life.
As time passed and I was able to sit back and truly reflect on the situation, one powerful thought came to mind. Prior to his passing, every appointment and every conversation with a healthcare provider seemed to boil down to one statement: “Your child will not make it another day.” They never gave our son a chance, and it often felt as if no one even cared to know his name.
Despite all of that, our son fought every single day until the very end. He didn’t let negative words, his diagnosis, or even heartless medical staff define him. He kicked at nearly every appointment. Sometimes he would hide his face when they tried to take pictures. He would react when we watched a funny movie or even when we simply walked outside. He refused to let others write his story for him.
That experience changed me forever. It taught me that no matter what I’m doing or striving for, as long as I believe in myself, I must fight with everything I have—because the only person who can truly stop me, is me. As our son watches over us, we continue to pursue our goals in life. I cannot wait for the day I get to tell him about all the things he inspired me to do.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Have more fun. I took life way too seriously as a child. I’m not saying grades aren’t important or that you shouldn’t try your best to be a well-rounded person—because they are. But speaking from my own experience as an overachieving kid, it’s easy to get so focused on achieving that you forget to actually enjoy being a child.
Being an adult isn’t easy. There are so many factors outside of your control that you just have to deal with and figure out as they come along. Right now, you’re in a stage of life where not too much is being asked of you. Take advantage of it. Have fun. Play sports outside of the usual ones. Go to concerts or festivals with your friends. Try something new—rock climbing, parasailing, anything different.
Life is short, and it’s crazy to think how much of it slips by because of minor things. Go outside and play. One day, you’ll wish you still could.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The idea that there is a “trucker shortage” is one of the biggest lies in the trucking industry right now. There isn’t a shortage to the extent that companies want you to believe. The truth is, many experienced truckers are simply not being paid what they’re worth. Instead of offering fair pay, companies push the “shortage” narrative so they can attract newer, less experienced drivers—allowing loads to still get moved, but at a lower cost to the company.
This false narrative also fuels efforts to push regulations and legislation that make onboarding new drivers easier, often at the expense of experience and safety.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
The story I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is this: I gave one hundred percent, no matter what it was. From birth, I had challenges thrown my way. I entered the corporate world early in my career with no experience, self-published my first book, and started a business without mentorship or assistance. There was never a silver spoon or a windfall of money coming my way. Anything I accomplished, I learned on my own. I tried, and if it didn’t work, I reviewed it, tweaked a few things, and tried again.
Any advantages I had were ones I created for myself or discovered through firsthand experience. I want my story to inspire the people who always feel like they have a chip on their shoulder or like the world sees them as second place. Just because you don’t know something doesn’t mean you can’t learn it, master it, and eventually teach it to others.
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