Ask The Trucker "LIVE" w/Allen Smith
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsWelcome to Allen Smith's: Ask The Trucker "LIVE", the #1 Trucking Show on Blog Talk Radio. Focusing on Driver Health, Careers, Regulations and the Important Issues facing the Industry.
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TCGO is making a difference for trucking families battling grave situations
December 06, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBFriday 6PM et "TCGO is making a difference for trucking families battling grave situations" AskTheTrucker Live will have an update for you regarding the Truckers Christmas Group, On our last show, "Truckers coming to aid of fellow truckers during TCGO Christmas campaign" we discussed how trucking musicians, industry leaders for trucking charities, and other advocates such as Bill Weaver, Paul Marhoeffer, Taylor Barker, Mandi Jo Pinhierio, Jason Henley, Tony Justice, Ken Freeman, Keith Sampso...
Truckers coming to aid of fellow truckers during TCGO Christmas campaign
November 09, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBTruckers coming to aid of fellow truckers during TCGO Christmas campaign Saturday Nov 9th 6PM ET Call in number 347-826-9170 It's that time again! The Truckers Christmas Group Org (TCGO), in its 12 year, is continuing its commitment to help as many trucking families in need during the holiday season as they possibly can. This year has proven to be particularly challenging for many truckers and their families. Between layoffs, bankruptcies, illnesses, and other catastrophic occurrences, th...
The Trucking Evolution- What happened to the American Trucker?
June 22, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt’s not an easy task exploring the reasons for the decline of truckings’ "American Dream" for OTR drivers, company drivers and owner operators. We can make a list of everything wrong with trucking and how it affects truckers, but to pinpoint the problems in order to resolve them is much more difficult. It is a highly intricate and complicated web of obstacles, involving rules and regulations interwoven with industry practices, systems and schemes. Although most of us weren’t a part of truck...
The Stop Underride Act- Requiring front, side & rear underguards on large trucks
April 27, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBSaturday April 27th 6PM et Join us for an Open discussion concerning Underrides, addressing a most controversial issues among truckers, the Stop Underrides Act. We will be taking calls. Call in 347-826-9170 Stop Underride Act Senate bill S.665 Stop Underrides Act House bill H.R. 1511 For 50 years the Federal Government has been discussing, & conducting studies regarding the need for Underride Guards on large trucks, Written 50 Years ago in Federal Register “It is anticipated that the pr...
Trucker Wages -Understanding FMCSA 14 Hour rule and DOL 16 hour Wage Law
February 09, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBSaturday 2-9-19 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Tonight’s show will open up by discussing a few of the most recent court decisions which have made a profound impact on the side of drivers. From the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision which ruled to exempt ALL transportation workers from the Federal Arbitration Act, to the most recent ruling from a district court judge in Arkansas, reaffirming that truck drivers need to be paid for every hour they spend in their trucks while they’re not sleeping, T...
Big Supreme Court win for Independent Truckers-Ends Carrier forced Arbitration
January 24, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThursday 1-24-19 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Part 2 Join us tonight as we have a follow up show with trucker Dominic Oliveira and his Attorney from Public Justice, Jennifer Bennett. Dominic will review his lengthy legal ordeal with New Prime, Inc that ended up in the Supreme Court and Ms. Bennett will explain the legal timeline of events and arguments and how this decision will positively affect truckers in the future. Desiree Wood, who contributed in an Amicus brief, will co-host the show. On 1-...
Truckers helping families in need during Christmas
December 14, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBTruckers helping families in need during Christmas Friday 6PM eastern 347-826-9170 Christmas time! A time of joy and celebration of the Lord's birth. A time when people look forward to family and friends, food, fun, and nostalgia. But for many, this time of year can be difficult. Many have fallen on hard times. The good news though is that there are many truckers who have stepped up to do what they can do to help others in need out. One such group is the Truckers Christmas Group (TC...
Employee/Independent Contractor- Misclassification & the Federal Arbitration Act
November 29, 2018 23:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBWith us tonight is professional driver Dominic Oliveira and attorney Jennifer Bennett. We will be discussing a case, Oliveira v. New Prime, Inc, that has been heard by the US Supreme Court and is waiting decision. Depending on the outcome, this case could set an industry precedent for employers and owner operators It is common for many trucking companies to classify employees as Independent Contractors. These Independent Contractors pay for all expenses for the truck and many times end u...
Trucking’s unspoken topic of sexual harassment
November 10, 2018 20:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBBTR Saturday Nov 10- "Trucking’s unspoken topic of Sexual harassment" 3PM ET Call in 347-826-9170 Donna Smith of AskTheTrucker and guest Co-Host Desiree Wood of RealWomenInTrucking lead the discussion With so many intense topics within the trucking industry, there is one that seems to be kept more hush, the uncomfortable topic of Sexual harassment. There are many reasons why people harass or intimidate others. Whether it be the need to show power, the ability to force what they want thr...
Trucking Open Forum- Feature topic- FMCSA Preemption Petition by ATA
October 13, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBDenham Amendment defeated in FAA bill BUT it’s not over- ATA sends petition to FMCSA ATA seeks FMCSA approval to Preempt state laws which protect trucker wages After 3 years of numerous failed ATA attempts to override and preempt states labor laws which protect employees from wage abuse, the ATA has taken one more desperate attempt to Petition the FMCSA based on 49 U.S.C. § 31141 -stating that the State of California’s Meal and Rest Break rules are preempted by Federal law ( According to A...
AsktheTrucker "Live' Open Forum-ELD Exemptions and Federal Authority Provisions
June 02, 2018 22:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBAsktheTrucker "Live' Open Forum-ELD Exemptions and Federal Authority Provisions Saturday June 2nd 6PM EST Call in 347-826-9170 The discussions continue as truckers move full steam ahead addressing the 2 most pressing issues in the industry today. ELD mandate and the Federal Authority trucker wage provision. The ELD Mandate Exemptions H.R. 5948 H.R.5948 - To exempt motor carriers that own or operate 10 or fewer commercial vehicles from the electronic logging device mandates, and for oth...
Stop the Full blown Attack on Driver Wages in FAA bill
May 05, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBStop the Full blown Attack on Driver Wages in FAA bill Saturday 5-5-18 6PM eastern Call in 347-826-9170 What does the ATA lobbied Denham Amendment have in common with truck driver wages? EVERYTHING! BY passing the Denham provision in the 2018 FAA ReAuthorization bill, it would be the most direct and egregious attack on driver wages ever. The Denham provision would allow the Federal government to Preempt all state labor laws which protect employees, ultimately creating new law regulatt...
Open Forum- H.R. 5417 -TruckerWages-HOS-14HR-ELD
April 21, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBA lot of discussion concerning ELD’s has opened Pandora's box of trucker issues. Strong to ELD opposition has led to many other discussions affecting drivers. Among them are the Hours of Service and the 14hour clock, Trucker Wages, Federal Preemption of States Rights. ATA is at it again. Federal Preemption against Driver Wages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiTWNjG4_kU Preemption failed to pass in the Omnibus bill, it was ATA's most recent of 5 Attempts since 2015. They are now attempti...
The effects of ELD mandate on Trucker Health & Safety
April 05, 2018 22:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe effects of ELD mandate on Trucker Health & Safety 4-5-18 Thursday 6PM et 347-826-9170 The ELD mandate is causing an uproar among the truck driving community, ELD's are designed to enforce the FMCSA Hours-of-Service rule by synchronizing a vehicle engine to automatically record a truckers' driving time.The purpose is to increase highway safety by ensuring drivers do not drive more than their 11 hour limit or work more than their 14 hours allowed. Although the use of the ELD theoretical...
Underride Protection Act of 2017- Truck RearGuards & SideGuards
March 03, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBSat 3-3-18 6PM ET Call in # 347-826-9170 On 12-12-17 U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) & Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Stop Underrides Act, S. 2219 legislation. Then U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) introduced the companion bill in the House, H.R. 4622 An ‘underride crash’ is when a car slides under the body of a large truck, such as a semi-trailer, during an accident. When these accidents happen, a car’s safety features are not able to protect p...
Surviving Flu Season over the road
February 08, 2018 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBSurviving Flu Season over the road Thursday 2/8/18 6PM et 347-826-9170 This years flu season is reported as one of the worst in years with many deaths even being reported. Having the flu for anyone is a horrible experience, but when you're sick and over the road, it can be much worse. Being sick and stuck inside a "box" without many comforts of home can be for some unbearable. But there are things you can do to prepare, and not just prepare for when you do get the flu, but prepare so t...
Tax Reform and the American Trucker
January 20, 2018 23:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBTax Reform and the American Trucker Saturday 1-20-18 6PM ET Call in 347-826-9170 Join us and special guest Dennis Bridges, as we discuss Everything Truckers Need to know about the 2018 Tax reform bill. Dennis is a CPA, a best-selling author, and Executive Director of eTruckerTax. Mr. Bridges has been in practice for over 30 years, and for the past 25 years has specialized in assisting transportation professionals. The long awaited tax reform bill was finally passed December 2017. Corpor...
Truck Stops and how they relate to Trucker Health
January 11, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBTruck Stops and how they relate to Trucker Health Thursday 1-11-18 6PM ET 347-826-9170 As we enter a New Year Truck Drivers continue to take their Health more seriously. For years, the long hours, sedentary lifestyle and poor choices have led to many chronic and even fatal health issues such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, arthritis, circulatory disease. Because of the stress of the job, high blood pressure is also common among drivers. In the last few years, drivers are exercisin...
Truckers Christmas show with the TruckersChristmasGroup.org
November 30, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Truckers Christmas Groupis once again ready to make Christmas 2017 a happy and less stressful one for truckers and their families. As we talk about trucking issues and regulations, many say "Truckers should Unite"! So many families are in need during the holiday season and helping our fellow truckers is a BIG chance for us all to do just that, UNITE to help our fellow truckers. Join us Thursday Nov 30th 6PM et as we discuss how we can all help TCGO during Christmas by: Volunteering, N...
Open Forum- ELD's , drivers wages, and Washington D.C. protest
September 30, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBWe'll open the forum with the ELD discussion. As the ELD mandate enforcement approaches Dec 18th, many drivers are becoming more angry and frustrated. Despite attempts by OOIDA to eliminate the mandate, or even members of Congress to delay the law, the mandate stands. What are the gripes about ELD's? Is it privacy? Is it wages? Is it Parking? Is it Safety? Or is it the enforcement of Hours of Service, which many are opposed to? Although many drivers support the use of Electronic Logs...
GATS is for Truckers! Ask-a-Lawyer and MORE
August 10, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBGATS is for Truckers! Ask-a-Lawyer and MORE 6 PM et Call in 347-826-9170 The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) is right around the corner! GATS will be held Aug. 24-26 in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Join the discussion tonight as our guests Idella Hansen and Desiree Wood of RWIT share the highlights of the "Ask-A-Lawyer event at GATS" Topics include: Wrongful termination,Discrimination,Harassment,Retaliation,Whistle blower protection,Lease Violations,...
Trucker Health at GATS- Rig without Cigs-MATS2GATS-GutHealth
August 03, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBTHURSDAY 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Trucker Health at GATS- Rig without Cigs-MATS2GATS-GutHealth Once against the Great American Trucking Show, #GATS, focuses on "the driver". A key element of the focus continues to be truck driver health. Along with the well know Health Pavilion which offer free screenings and mammograms for drivers, comes an emphasis to aid drivers with many of their health issues and difficulties, including, smoking, weight, physical fitness, emotional wellbeing, and the all-ar...
Open Forum- Vote NO! FAA anti-trucker bill and ELDs
July 01, 2017 22:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOpen Forum- Vote NO! FAA Anti-Trucker bill and ELDs!! Saturday 6PM ET Call in 347-826-9170 Two major trucker issues right now affecting Trucker wages are: 1) the last minute FAA reauthorization amendments that the ATA has "urged" Lawmakers to slip in an aviation bill this week. The amendments are the Fisher Amendment and the Denham Amendment. The ATA vowed last year that this was their MAIN priority. The reason? To keep drivers wages low. If the amendments are allowed in the FAA bill,...
Trucker Lori Baker reaches the incarcerated and families through Mercy Heart
April 20, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBLori Baker reaches the incarcerated and families through Mercy Heart Thursday 6PM Call in 347-826-9170 The Mercy Heart organization strives to help a part of American society that many may have dismissed. As we share our concerns about the health and wellbeing of truck drivers, there are truck drivers reaching out to those who many times are in even greater need, the families and those incarcerated. Lori Baker joins us tonight to share her past struggles and experiences as a lady driver ...
Truck Show Fitness Challenge- MATS 2 GATS
March 22, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBTom “Captain” Kyrk of Road Tested Living join us as he keeps us all up to date with this years Trucking Shows Health Fitness Challenges. We’ll get to hear this year's version of the MATS (Louisville, KY) to GATS ( TX (GATS) Fitness Challenge and we'll be discussing the history of the group, what to expect, how to Register and the changes for this year's challenge. Registration starts March 20th at MATS. FaceBook Page MATS2GATS Fitness Challenge This year's format will be a group fitness ...
Looking at Trucking from both sides
March 10, 2017 23:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBLooking at Trucking from both sides Friday 6PM ET 347-826-9170 AskTheTrucker “Live” Open Forum will take a look at both sides of the trucking industry, the professional driver side as well as the trucking association side. Our guest for tonight is Joe Rajkovacz, Director of Governmental Affairs and Communications for the Western States Trucking Association.Prior to his present role at WSTA, Joe has been a company driver, small business owner operator, and Regulatory Affairs Specialist fo...
Carrier Student Truck Lease Scheme – Class Action Lawsuit
February 25, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOn January 31st 2017 Utah U.S. District Court judge, Judge Robert J. Shelby, granted certification to a nationwide class of truck drivers who allege fraud and other statutory claims against C.R. England. The court issued this favorable ruling for truck drivers, certifying a class action in the C.R. England Student Driver- Truck Lease lawsuit. Truck drivers allege claims of fraud, false advertising, and company unjust enrichment against C.R. England For many professional drivers this was a ...
Trucker Wages: The Devastating affects if Congress amends F4A
February 03, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBTrucking industry lobbyists (including ATA) have stated that they plan to target the new Republican control in Washington, D.C. to pass legislation which would negatively affect driver wages by preempting State Labor laws. This new legislation ( Such as Denham Amendment of 2015 which failed) would create law that would prevent drivers from ever being paid for all working time. (Detention, waiting, paperwork, etc…) Since November 2015 the ATA and other organizations have been attempting to re...
Truckers Insurance Exchange -ACA & Alternative Health Care Coverage Options
January 05, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBSome of the most stressful words can many times be the words “HEALTH INSURANCE” Although the Affordable Care Act has allowed millions more to have health insurance, the costs for others have sky rocketed, and many can not afford the premiums. We now have a Republican President and Congress who has vowed to repeal the ACA, which is adding even more stress to many, mainly, what’s going to happen to the way we will be able to obtain health care coverage? Many owner operators have been able...
Self Awareness: The Key to Well-Being
December 01, 2016 23:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBSelf Awareness: The Key to Well-Being Here we are in the holiday season, a season like no other, which can bring and create more activities, spending, emotions, and indulgence...than any other! So how does all this affect us during and even AFTER the season is over? So many questions to be contemplated, mostly within ourselves, and as we know, it's not easy to be in touch or totally honest with oneself. For many, the season brings joy, for others sadness or loneliness, and for others it...
Top 10 indigenous all-natural cures
November 03, 2016 22:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBAskTheTrucker "live' Thursday night health show Top 10 indigenous all-natural cures (you'll be surprised to hear what they are..... Are they legal?) Thursday Nov 3 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Before World War II, there were few processed foods, no genetically modified organisms, no chemical pesticides, no over-the-counter medications loaded with artificial food dyes and heavy metal toxins, no artificial sweeteners, or fluoride in the tap water, Very few Americans suffered from many of todays di...
Trucking Open Forum: Parking, Speed Limiters, Wages
October 15, 2016 22:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBTrucking Open Forum: Parking, Speed Limiters, Wages Saturday 10-15-16 6PM ET Join us as we discuss trucking's most pressing issues affecting professional truck drivers. Just a few of the most controversial topics right now are: Truck Parking, Speed Limiters, ELD's, and Wages, but there are many more to address. Tonight we open up the lines to discuss what is on YOUR mind about the issues affecting drivers and the trucking industry. Listen from your computer or call in from your phone. ...
Solutions to improve and increase truck parking
October 01, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt’s been over 7 years since the focus of Americas truck parking shortage took center stage when New York truck driver Jason Rivenburg was murdered as he parked in an abandoned gas station. His widow, Hope Rivenburg,brought the truck parking crisis to the forefront, lobbying for the bill “Jason’s Law” ,which was eventually included in MAP-21. The National Coalition on Truck Parking was created by the U.S. DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to address the shortage of truck parking ac...
Uncovering the Health Benefits of Essential Oils
September 22, 2016 22:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBUncovering the Health Benefits of Essential Oils Thursday 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Essential Oils! They've enhanced lives for thousands of years, offering a variety of benefits from cosmetic and dietary purposes to spiritual and religious use. There are many TODAY who are achieving amazing results from the different uses of essential oils, including many of the wonderful health benefits. As we learn the devastating effects of chemicals and toxins it's only logical that more and more peopl...
Speed Limiter Open Forum- The Pros and Cons
September 17, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBSpeed Limiter Open Forum- The Pros and Cons 9-17-16 347-826-9170 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration & National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a notice of proposed rulemaking on Aug. 26,2016,seeking to mandate speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks On Sept 7th The FMCSA Proposed Rule was open for comment Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Speed Limiting Devices http...
Xypper Freight- Transforming how independents,Shippers,and Brokers do business
August 27, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBXypper Freight- Transforming how independents,Shippers,and Brokers do business Saturday August 27th 6PM ET Call in 347-826-9170 Inviting all Owner Operators, Shippers, and Brokers to call in with your questions about XYPPER- The “Real Time” Freight Matching System! One of the most challenging aspects for owner operators is being able to find good paying freight. There’s no shortage of load boards, but even these have their disadvantages, especially for the one truck independent. Tonight...
Health Pavilion at GATS 2016 focuses on Trucker Wellness
August 04, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBHealth Pavilion at GATS 2016 focuses on Trucker Wellness Thursday Aug 4th 6PM ET 347-826-9170 For the 2nd year in the row, the Trucking Solutions Group (TSG) joins truckings finest to bring quality health information, products, and services to professional drivers at the GATS Health and Wellnes Pavilion. The Lanstar Health and Wellness Pavilion once again combines efforts and organized partnership with the Trucking Solutions Group and will prove to be even bigger and better than last year...
Open Forum- Vital Summer Health Tips for Truckers
July 21, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBOpen Forum- Vital Summer Health Tips for Truckers Thursday 7/21/16 6PM ET 347-826-9170 The summer of 2016 is anticipated to reach record temperature highs all over the country, and with high temperatures are great health risks. Truckers are not exempt from the dangers and health risks of these elevated temps. Often drivers are so focused on either p/u or delivery, they ignore the warning signs of scorching temperatures. Join us as we discuss the dangers and health risks for OTR driver...
Truckers Gut Instinct
June 23, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBTruckers Gut Instinct Thursday 6-23-16 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Professional truckers are pretty savvy over the road, but one thing they may not be up on is their "gut instinct". Life Coach and truck driver advocate Carolyn O'Byrne of Life Coach Service will be joining us to explain how information in her new book "Gut Instinct" can positively change one's life, both physically and emotionally, all by just understanding how your "gut instinct" works. Carolyn will also be sharing with us how...
St Chris Driven to be Healthy Challenge 2 at GATS
June 16, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBSt Chris Driven to be Healthy Challenge 2 at GATS Thursday June 16th 6PM ET 347-826-9170 Once again Julie Dillon and the St Christopher Truckers Fund puts Trucker to the forefront as they bring the St. Christopher Fund 2nd Annual Driven to be Healthy Challenge. This is a 6-month challenge for ALL current CDL holders with 2 categories for both monthly and overall winners! Registration will start on July 1st. The challenge kicks off at GATS (you do not have to be present) on August 25th ...
Open Forum: Discussing Root causes of Low Truck Driver Wages?
May 12, 2016 22:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOpen Forum: Discussing Root causes of Low Truck Driver Wages? Thursday 5-12-16 6PM ET 347-826-9170 As truckers continue to perform more work "for free, their wages decline, especially when taken into account that drivers are working more hours for either equal or less than their wages earned just a few years ago. But what is REALLY contributing to the decline in wages? You would think if there was a legitimate Driver Shortage, wages would be rising? Jerry Fritts recently posted intere...
Motivating Truckers to better health - Is it possible?
April 21, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBMotivating Truckers to better health - Is it possible? Thursday 6PM ET 347-826-9170 One of the biggest obstacles preventing professional truck drivers from jumping on the "be healthy" band wagon is becoming motivated! How do you change that? A good old fashion competition! Drivers coninuously face the obstacles of OTR trucking, the sedentary lifestyle, long hours, lack of regular sleep patterns, poor food choices, and just a downright difficult lifestyle. Becoming healthier has been a ...
Trucking Open Forum: “Does increase trucker productivity LOWER Wages
April 02, 2016 22:00 - 2 hoursSaturday 4-2-16 Trucking Open Forum: Feature Topic “Does increase trucker productivity LOWER Wages?” Ongoing Truck Driver Issues continue as well as the discussions and ideas for solutions. As Drivers wait for the FMCSA ELD Final Rule to kick in 12-2017, many are concerned that their wages will be reduced. Theoretically, if you legally log your paper logs anyway, they should not, but why do some feel they will? Recently OOIDA has filed their argument challenging the FMCSA’s ELD mandate s...
Driver Fatigue- What you need to know about FMCSA rulemaking for Sleep Apnea
March 24, 2016 22:00 - 2 hoursAnother Rulemaking for truckers! On March 8th 2016 the FMCSA and FRA announced the following Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) request data and information concerning the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation, and on its potential consequences for t...
How to Defeat Challenges and Celebrate Victory for Better Trucker Health
March 10, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThursday March 9th 2016 347-826-9170 How to Defeat Challenges and Celebrate Victory for Better Trucker Health More than most other professions, OTR drivers face numerous obstacles when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their Irregular schedules, long hours, lack of physical activity, stress, and limited access to healthy foods on the road, make healthy living a challenge … to say the least! This lifestyle, as well as this difficult nature of the their profession, has led to ma...
Is the ATA the voice for the Professional driver?
February 25, 2016 23:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBIs the ATA the voice for the Professional driver? 2-25-16 6PM ET 347-826-9170 We will be playing a recent radio interview of the Chairman of the ATA, Pat Thomas, who made the statement that the ATA is not only the voice of the trucking industry, but more importantly the voice to Congress and Lawmakers, as well as those in charge for regulations!! Yes, regulations! You know the ones, Speed Limiters, ElD’s, heavier trucks.... A provision ( introduced in part by the ATA) is presently waitin...
The Deceptions of Occupational Accident Insurance
February 18, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIndependent Truck drivers Injured on the Job! Are they covered for lost time, wages, and injury expenses? Hundreds of thousands of Independents and Owner Operators have been misled into believing that Occupation Accident Insurance will cover them should they have an injury on the job. It’s not until they become injured do they discover their injury is either not covered at all, or the payout is far less than what had been discussed during their purchase. Our popular guest within the...
Trucking Open Forum- Blocking Fair Wages for Truckers
February 06, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBJust as the Denham Amendment attempted, but failed, to prevent Fair wages for truckers in last years Highway Bill known as the FAST ACT, once again the large motor carriers (ATA) have managed to slip in the same exact provision into H.R. 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act, otherwise known as the FAA Reauthorization Bill. The Act was introduced by the House of Representatives. The “AIRR” Act as it is called, is a bill designed to authorize aviation programs, but on...
Trucking Round Table Topics-Truckers' Rights to Carry and CRST Exemption Request
January 23, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB“It’s all about Safety” These are the famous words you’ll hear whenever a call to action needs support, usually creating laws and regulations affecting professional CMV drivers. Along with such calls for more laws will follow the lobbyisst in support, fitting their agendas. Where is the call to action for ”Michaels Law Amendment” an Amendment to 18 U.S. Code 926A proposed by James Lamb of the SBTC? The proposed amendment, would expand the existing Federal “Interstate Transportation of Fi...
Alternative Health Remedies while OTR Trucking
January 21, 2016 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBAlternative Health Remedies while OTR Trucking Thursday 1/21/16 6PM ET Call in # 347-826-9170 One of the biggest challenges that an OTR driverr can face is becoming ill while trucking. Many times you can be miles from the nearest drugstore or emergency facility. So what do you do? Tonight we will discuss some of the best alternative remedies should you become sick over the road; from toothaches, migraines, cuts, colds, bronchitis, UTI’s, and so many other ailments that can occur. O...