So what if you've met your trucking business goals?

First, congratulate yourself! Even if you didn't realize it while you were working - you still did it and deserve the praise - and a reward.

Second, after you're done celebrating with whatever your preferred beverage is, give some thought to these two things.

Resting on your laurels is fine, but now's the time to think bigger. Reset or revise your goals.

You may have set your goals too low and revising them will help you build on the work you’ve already accomplished. Already paid off a loan? Hit your revenue goal for the year?

Then consider expansion.

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