The Trucking Podcast

3 Questions About Trucking Alaska Style

May 02, 2019 14:30 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MB

Okay, this is a bit misleading as far as headlines go, but with autonomous trucks in our future, this discussion needs to happen. Why not start here on The Trucking Podcast? I have three points worth considering. First, the Alaska Permanent Fund. Follow the link for full details, but here’s a rough outline. Alaskan North ... Read more The post 3 Questions About Trucking Alaska Style appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

When Owner Operator Numbers Don’t Matter

April 26, 2019 00:36 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MB

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! No business can succeed without knowing their cost of operation. That’s an absolute fact. You’ll never know how to improve if you don’t know where you’re at right now. And you have a lot to keep track of. Truck and trailer cost Fuel price and mpg Insurance Maintenance Licensing, IFTA, 2290, taxes ... Read more The post When Owner Operator Numbers Don’t Matter appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Buck and Don, Uncut

April 17, 2019 22:31 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MB

I doubt most people realize what it takes to produce a weekly podcast, run a website or two and work a full time trucking job. Granted, I work 4 days on, then have 4 days off, but I still have a life. There’s always more things to do than those 4 days allow. One giant ... Read more The post Buck and Don, Uncut appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

My Wife Spends All My Money

April 11, 2019 20:43 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Seriously, I wouldn’t write about this if I didn’t hear it regularly. My wife spends all my money is a major objection for why some men can’t buy a truck and start their own trucking company. Kris and I have been married for 35 years and owned a business or two. We’ve also raised 3 ... Read more The post My Wife Spends All My Money appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Freight Futures, A listener In CDL School

April 05, 2019 00:41 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MB

Freight Futures? I found this article on Freightwaves.com, and it seems to be a big deal. But what does it really mean? Several owner operators think it’s the race to the bottom for freight rates. At least that’s what they’re saying in the forums. Others think it will be the end of the spot market. ... Read more The post Freight Futures, A listener In CDL School appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Jayden from Dying Breed Diesels, Diesel Brothers, and More

April 02, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

We have a lot going on in this episode. Jayden Tucker will join us to talk about his latest discoveries. He and his wife own Tucker Equipment in Lisbon, Ohio. You can connect with Jayden on their killer Facebook group, Dying Breed Diesels. You can also learn more at DyingBreedDiesels.com. Other Topics Diesel Brothers and ... Read more The post Jayden from Dying Breed Diesels, Diesel Brothers, and More appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Three Proven Plays For Starting A Trucking Company

March 27, 2019 00:33 - 54 minutes - 44 MB

New owner operators have more options than ever, especially in a hot market. For those going independent and running the load boards, there are 3 common plays for starting a trucking company. Which plan is best is up to you. The one that brings the most income could make you miserable. These certainly aren’t the ... Read more The post Three Proven Plays For Starting A Trucking Company appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

The Trucker’s Guide To Dealing With Difficult People

March 22, 2019 01:23 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

We’ve all been there. It could be your dispatcher, a shipper or just a co-worker. For some reason, you just can’t seem to get along with someone. This guide for dealing with difficult people should help. Oh, and I’m somewhat of an expert in the field for three reasons. I’m a truck driver. Truckers work ... Read more The post The Trucker’s Guide To Dealing With Difficult People appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Why Freight Brokers Undercut Carriers On Contract Freight

March 15, 2019 18:36 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Independent owner operators had a banner year in 2018. A hot economy, talks of import tariffs and the E-log mandate formed a trifecta for rate increases across the board. Weather also played a toll in more than one capacity crunch. But what about 2019? If you listen to the big players in the freight brokering ... Read more The post Why Freight Brokers Undercut Carriers On Contract Freight appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

158. What Is Factoring? Dealing With Freight Bills

March 15, 2019 16:45 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MB

Update: This interview was recorded back in November, 2016. At the time, we had no financial relationship with Triumph Business Capital. Today, Don and I are proud to have a business affiliation with them. This means The Trucking Podcast receives a small commission from your referral. I’ve left the rest of this post episode as ... Read more The post 158. What Is Factoring? Dealing With Freight Bills appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

5 Great Truck Driving Jobs For 18 Year Olds

March 08, 2019 01:16 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MB

If you’re 18 to 20, I feel your pain. Granted, I’m 4 decades plus beyond 18, but I’ve been involved in hiring and putting several drivers under 21 on the road. These under 21 jobs have to fit 3 requirements, assuming someone will hire you. Let’s assume you live in Montana, although every state is ... Read more The post 5 Great Truck Driving Jobs For 18 Year Olds appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

One Truck And 50 Trailers, Seriously

February 28, 2019 13:30 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MB

Tonight’s main lead story is about trailers. Not OTR trailers, but rental trailers. The kind you rent out as storage. You could approach this a few ways, all could be profitable. Rent them to businesses that will have you set them in place. They won’t be moved until they’re finished using them for storage, hopefully ... Read more The post One Truck And 50 Trailers, Seriously appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Want To Be An Owner Operator?

February 22, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 53 MB

This is a flashback episode. While Kris and I are basking in the Florida sun, you can catch some great advice from Dan Organ. He’s our go-to tax guy. This conversation was originally recorded in August 2015, but it’s still quite relevant. Dan is also quite entertaining. Don, the Castle Curator and I will be back ... Read more The post Want To Be An Owner Operator? appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

5 Fantastic Tow Vehicles That Will Turn Heads

February 13, 2019 22:03 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MB

If you’re like us, you have a camper, a boat, or something you need to tow. We have a 21′ camper and we’re using an 07 Chevy Trail Blazer as a tow rig. The 4.2 liter 6 banger does fine, but you’ll notice it didn’t make our list. Although we think our SUV looks just ... Read more The post 5 Fantastic Tow Vehicles That Will Turn Heads appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Owner Operator Trucking Jobs, Five Great Pieces Of Advice

February 06, 2019 21:22 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MB

Jeff Clark has an impressive resume. For starters, he has a business degree, and a business mindset. He’s worked as a company driver and owner operator. Jeff finished his owner operator career with Freightliner, leased on as part of Team Run Smart. There’s so much to take away from this conversation, but I’ve picked out ... Read more The post Owner Operator Trucking Jobs, Five Great Pieces Of Advice appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

TA Petro Reserved Parking, Just Buck’s Opinion

February 01, 2019 01:13 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MB

Before I get into my opinion of TA Petro reserved parking as a solution to the truck parking shortage, let’s back up and take a quick history lesson. We need to know a few things before we take on the whole paid parking issue. I’m sure every trucker agrees that we do have a serious ... Read more The post TA Petro Reserved Parking, Just Buck’s Opinion appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Shaving With A Gillette Razor And CDB Oil

January 25, 2019 02:17 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MB

Get ready for the shortest show notes in history. No, we aren’t really using CBD oil for shaving cream. I’m sold on Harry’s razors, and their shave gel. But Gillette and CDB oil are both on the agenda tonight. In interest of brevity, here are the topics and the links. Millennial and idiot lights. Freep.com ... Read more The post Shaving With A Gillette Razor And CDB Oil appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

The Best 401K For Owner Operators

January 18, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

The best 401K for owner operators question was motivated by a Facebook message. The question was asked by a listener who’s thinking of making the change from company driver to owner operator. He’s a new listener, and was catching up on previous episodes. After catching Episode 176, he was curious about what an owner operator would ... Read more The post The Best 401K For Owner Operators appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

The Dirty Truth About Electric Cars And Trucks

January 11, 2019 23:04 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MB

Before we dig into the dirty truth about electric cars and trucks, I’d like to give you my slant, my view of the world as it pertains to the new wave of vehicles coming on board. I’m a trucker, gear head, and someone concerned about both the social and environmental impact of these new vehicles. ... Read more The post The Dirty Truth About Electric Cars And Trucks appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Will Trucking Companies Require Drivers To Wear Fatigue-Monitoring Hats?

January 03, 2019 22:18 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MB

Drivers To Wear Fatigue-Monitoring Hats This story comes out of Australia. Although this is just a study at this point, dozens of Australian truck drivers will wear the fatigue-monitoring caps that measure their brainwave activity. WOW! I’m not sure where to go with this one, but I’m not enthused, to say the least. Read more ... Read more The post Will Trucking Companies Require Drivers To Wear Fatigue-Monitoring Hats? appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Paul Newman’s Trans Am, and VW’s F-Bomb

December 28, 2018 02:12 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MB

Paul Newman’s Trans Am The Pontiac Trans Am won the heart of American truckers and gear-heads in the iconic trucking movie, Smokey And The Bandit. It turns out Paul Newman also drove a Trans Am in his final movie, The Hunter. Honestly, I’ve never seen the movie. In my defense, I was living on an ... Read more The post Paul Newman’s Trans Am, and VW’s F-Bomb appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

A Cause Every Trucker Can Get Behind, A Cool Bug and Ford Nails It

December 21, 2018 00:16 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB

About 8 miles south of Don’s home is the town of Barron, Wisconsin. Christmas in this small town will be different this year, overshadowed by a horrific crime. Thirteen year old Jayme Closs was taken, her mother and father shot and killed in the process. Insideedition.com has the full story. It’s been 2 1/2 months ... Read more The post A Cause Every Trucker Can Get Behind, A Cool Bug and Ford Nails It appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Diesel Power Tuners, DEF Delete and Other Bad Ideas

December 13, 2018 01:45 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MB

First off, we’re talking about your commercial vehicle here. Diesel Power Tuners, DEF Delete and Other Bad Ideas isn’t about that jacked-up car crusher you drive on the weekends. This is about your work truck, the one with the DOT number, IFTA stickers and all the other government required defacing of an otherwise beautiful truck. Diesel ... Read more The post Diesel Power Tuners, DEF Delete and Other Bad Ideas appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

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