Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsOne driver's insights and sometimes humorous views of truck driving and the trucking industry… and anything else he feels like dumpin' on ya
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TD149: Job-Hopping In Trucking
September 29, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBToday’s main topic is job-hopping. How much is too much? Stay tuned. But as always, we’ve got some news to cover including voting info, brake recalls, safety blitz stats, nuclear verdicts, trailer technology, broker scams, truck warranties, and think pieces on being an owner/operator and ANTs. Huh? The FMCSA has also been busy with hairy drug testing, driver advisory panels, under 21 drivers, driver training exemptions, and yet another COVID HOS exemption extension. Wow. Say that three t...
TD148: Being A Chemical Oilfield Truck Driver
September 09, 2020 18:17 - 2 hours - 71.2 MBIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive a chemical truck in the oilfields, then you’re going to love the interview we have with Cannon Bryan on today’s show. For the record, oil is NOT the slickest thing Cannon deals with. LOL We’ve also got surprisingly few news stories including the 14-hour rule, futuristic Michigan roads, what to look for in a used truck, what to do when your employer blacklists you, some trucker health help, and hey, what do you know; yet another safety blitz. y...
TD147: Be Careful Choosing A Truck Driving School
August 14, 2020 19:27 - 2 hours - 65.7 MBThe topic of today’s show is CDL Farms and why you should be careful when choosing a truck driving school. I interview a driver who went to one and you won’t believe how bad his school was! But before that we’ve got stories about safety blitzes and recalls, electric truck expectations, and of course, more COVID-related news, including the death of a trucking icon. We’ll also hit on the upcoming new split sleeper berth rule, we’ll issue a warning about CBD products, the FBI warns about ELD...
TD146: Personal Safety For Truckers
July 16, 2020 21:24 - 2 hours - 60.2 MBBoy oh boy, have we got a good show today. We’re going to talk about personal safety tips for truckers and some of you are going to be a part of it. But before that we’ve got news stories about truck drivers and protestors, inspections and ELD coercion, more deadline extensions, and electric trucks. We’ll also talk about health issues including sleep apnea and amputees getting CDLs. Marijuana use is on the rise too, which makes sense with the insane changes to liability insurance the gov...
TD145: Being An Oversize/Overweight Load Truck Driver
June 04, 2020 12:38 - 3 hours - 92.8 MBIf you've ever been interested in how oversize/overweight loads work, you're in luck. Today we talk to Travis Jellison, who has pulled loads as heavy as 230,000 pounds, 16 feet wide, 15.5 feet tall, and 120 feet long. Yikes! In the news segment, we discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the trucking industry with regards to the loss of work and restaurants, and Hours-of-Service adjustments, including the upcoming HOS changes. We also look at technology such as electric vehicles and it's l...
TD144: Is Truck Driving A Recession-Proof Job?
April 30, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBI’ve heard lots of people say that truck driving is a recession-proof job. But if that’s true, then why am I laid off from my trucking job right now? We’ll discuss the issue and hopefully get to the bottom of it once and for all. But like a good appetizer before the main entree, we’ve got lots of news to cover, including recalls from three truck manufacturers and pulling back the reins on emissions expectations. And of course, there’s still lots of Corona-related stories, including rules ext...
TD143: Coronavirus Trucking
April 06, 2020 05:22 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBWell, you can probably guess what today’s podcast is all about, and unfortunately it ain’t fluffy kittens. Nope, for today’s main topic I’ll be rebroadcasting an episode of the Payload Podcast where JT Peters talks to an epidemiologist about Coronavirus and how it relates to us truckers. But before that, we’ve got lots of news on how this pandemic is affecting the trucking industry; including suspended and forced rules, how truckers are gaining new respect, and some clarification on the $2....
TD142: Being An Expedited Truck Driver
February 29, 2020 17:25 - 2 hours - 69.3 MBOn today’s show, we’ll be continuing the series where we highlight unique trucking jobs. This time Joshua Knode will tell us about expedited trucking and how it differs from a typical truck driving job. Lots of great information and fun stories in here, including rock bands, mercenaries, and a late night talk show host! But before we get to that, we’re going to learn about a new trucking podcast, truck-only lanes, truck-only tolls, dangerous parking, and an early roadcheck safety blitz this...
TD141: Women In Trucking With Ellen Voie
January 31, 2020 16:16 - 2 hours - 60.7 MBToday we’ve got an interview with Ellen Voie from the Women in Trucking Association, which is a non-profit organization that aims to help and promote women truckers. Dudes, don’t tune out. This is a discussion you need to hear too. But before we get to that, we’ve got a month’s worth of news to catch up on that includes a major southern corridor opening back up, mirrorless trucks, deaf truckers, and sexual harassment. We'll also look into what happens to your ELD data and what happens afte...
TD140: The Listener/Reader Feedback Show #3
December 24, 2019 00:14 - 2 hours - 78.7 MBWell we’re back from a wee bit of a hiatus, so instead of a normal topic we’re going to catch up on listener feedback. We’ll hear from people looking into a trucking career, and we’ll discuss LTL vs OTR, Automatics vs. Manuals, Australian and military trucking, laughable rules, and of course, lots of hate mail about my tailgating episode. Those are always fun. We’ve also got over 3 months of news to catch up on. Trucking companies in trouble and CA causing trouble, recalls, new ELD stuff, n...
TD139.5: Hurry And Submit Your Comments By October 21!
October 17, 2019 22:48 - 8 minutes - 4.1 MBRunning a bit behind on my podcasting schedule, so this is a just a quick reminder that the FMCSA has extended the commenting period on the New Proposed Hours Of Service Rules until October 21. Check out that link for my thoughts on the newly proposed rules. October 21 is just a few days, so don't delay! Go and submit your comments now! Want to hear something pathetic? There are over 3 million CDL holders in the United States, but there are only 7,500 comments submitted so far. That's prett...
TD139: Understanding The 2019 Proposed Hours-Of-Service Changes
September 05, 2019 18:04 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn today’s show, I’ll explain the newly proposed hours-of-service rules so you can go leave your comments for the FMCSA. And speaking of safety issues, we’ve got a couple of truck recalls, yet another inspection blitz, more about ELD compliance, more about platooning, and you better watch out in Minnesota. We’ll also discuss the laws behind drug and alcohol screening and sleep apnea, then we’ll hit on deceptive factoring, yet another carrier shutting down and leaving drivers stranded, whet...
TD138: Being A Rental Equipment Truck Driver
July 17, 2019 00:07 - 2 hours - 59.9 MBIn today’s episode, I’m starting a new series where I talk to truckers who have a speciality. Every now and then I’ll interview a driver who does something different than the average trucker. Today, you’ll hear from my good friend and fellow Trucker Dump Slack Group member, Shannon Holden about his job as a rental equipment hauler. But before that we’ve got lots of news to cover including more truck recalls, lots of new legislation, ELD privacy issues, and some stupid things truckers do, w...
TD137: OTR vs. LTL Trucking
May 12, 2019 13:25 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWell, there’s been a 2-month hiatus while I switched jobs, but it brought up a good main topic for today’s show; comparing OTR to LTL trucking. We’ve got not one, but two good places to eat for the Trucker Grub segment. Plenty of listener feedback too, including more information on the facial recognition system being used at the Canadian border, an audio comment with an oopsie from a driver (and one from myself), and of course I’m going to include some listener comments saying nice things ...
TD136: The Emotions Of Changing Truck Driving Jobs
March 01, 2019 05:53 - 2 hours - 63.2 MBMan, we’ve got a colossal show today, headlined by me sharing the emotional rollercoaster I’ve been on lately as I prepare to change truck driving jobs. But before that, we’ve got interesting stuff like Dustin’s Trucker Grub segment on some good BBQ and some long lost listener feedback from Keith, who talks about hourly pay and has a military analogy to truck training, Scot has comments on the podcast and a question about driver suicide, and Mark sent in a audio clip about why there’s so m...
TD135: Trucking Recruiters... Friend Or Foe?
January 27, 2019 23:06 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBIn today's main topic, we discuss whether trucking recruiters are friend or foe? My views on the subject might surprise you. But before that we’ve a tribute to a friend, a couple of funny videos, and DriverChrisMc will point you to some good Mexican food in the Trucker Grub segment. We’ll discuss fancy pants new trucks from Volvo and Freightliner and what’s this about a truck with no mirrors??? Lots of other topics including trucker fatalities stats, a truck parking update, facial recogn...
TD134: 3 Trucking Apps Every Trucker Should Have
December 16, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn today’s main topic, I’ll share 3 Trucking Apps Every Trucker Should Have and tell you why they're so awesome. But there's so much more! We’ll also be discussing news stories about truck recalls, tolls, impending new emissions standards, HOS of proposals, and whether driver pay is the key to solving every problem in the trucking industry. I’ll tell you where you’re most likely to get a moving violation, and speaking of violations, we’ll be discussing the sentence that was handed down to...
TD133: A Trucker Gives Thanks
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBTruckers are an unappreciated group for sure; but there are lots of other people within the trucking industry that are even less appreciated. In today's show, I take the opportunity to thank those good folks who support us truckers. Other topics covered in the podcast are some truck recalls, some new emissions systems, a temporary truck parking fix, trucker tax changes, and I share my thoughts about the recent Washington DC trucker convoy and road blockage. We've got drivers suing carriers...
TD132: Should We Call Out Bad Truckers?
October 06, 2018 13:43 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBWe all see people doing stupid, inconsiderate, or just plain rude things every day. What do we do it about? Should we call these people out or should we bite our tongues? We'll discuss that in today's main topic. But the show is also jam-packed with news stories, including some recalls, some autonomous truck stuff, some good news for diabetic truckers, and more thoughts about dash cams. We’ll also talk about naughty booters and some even naughtier truckers. And I’ll tell you a couple of way...
TD131: Review Of The FleetUp Trace ELD
September 01, 2018 23:31 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIn today's podcast, I tell you about an electronic logging device (ELD) called the FleetUp Trace. I also share news stories about a truck recall, the possibility of new Hours-of-Service rules, more happenings in the autonomous truck world (including what's up with your job), I point you to a survey for your opinions about the biggest trucking issues, and a lady trucker stands up to the man and wins. I also discuss dash cams and a conversation I had with OOIDA on Twitter. Trucker Grub feature...
TD130: How Much Should Truckers Bend The Rules?
July 31, 2018 13:42 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBI was in a situation recently and got called out by a friend for my actions. To me it was a technicality. To him it was a blatant lie. In today's podcast, I tell that story and the situation surrounding it. I'll let you decide. We also cover some trucking legislation stuff, the rise of guaranteed driver pay, more about truck parking, and something called Bus and Dump (which I’ve never heard of before). I’ll also point you to a test to figure out your driving personality. Trucker Grub is sti...
TD129: 4 Ways To Be A More Efficient Trucker
June 01, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIn today's podcast, I present four ideas that could help you become a more efficient trucker. I also cover a crapload of news stories, ranging from new ways to tackle truck parking, new proposed hours-of-service legislation, Electronic Logging Devices (ELD), a lost trucker, some surprises about driver pay, and possibly one of the most insane verdicts I've ever heard. I also tell you how social media can help you in a way that you might not have thought of before. In the Feedback section, we...
TD128: Interview With Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy
April 20, 2018 21:37 - 2 hours - 57.7 MBIn this episode we talk to Ben Lee, president of Make-A-Wish for the Susquehanna Valley, who tells us about the awesome, Guiness World Record holding, Mother's Day Truck Convoy event. But before that, I talk about a few articles I saw involving California emissions, a new Hours-of-Service bill, and a horrible truck crash. I also point you to a cool gift for a trucker. I also have a nice, long chat with Dave Meltzer, a Principal at one of our sponsors, East Insurance Group. Believe it or not,...
TD127: Why Podcasts Are The Best Media For Truckers
March 11, 2018 05:24 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBIn today's episode of the world famous Trucker Dump Podcast, we discuss why podcasts are so perfect for truckers. I also talk about losing my Kenworth and I share a funny quote from a million mile safe trucker I met. Driverchrismc tells us about a Mexican restaurant in the Trucker Grub segment and he also corrects me about Oregon speed limits. I point you to a couple of excellent health resources and fun little game I've been addicted to lately. I also discuss taking on sponsors for the show...
TD126: Interview With Right Weigh Load Scales
January 31, 2018 11:52 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn today's podcast, I speak with Ryan Backstrand, Product Engineer and Korina Velasco, Marketing Manager for Right Weigh Load Scales. If you haven't heard of Right Weigh, it is a system of weighing your truck without having to drive to the nearest CAT Scale. How cool is that?! You'll learn how this product works, how much it costs, and how to install it, just to name a few. Additionally, Troy from the Big Rig Banter podcast dissects trucker pay, I point you to an awesome FAQ about Electron...
TD125: Reserved Truck Parking: Convenience Or Exploitation?
December 08, 2017 09:11 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBAs you can tell from the title, today's show is about this reserved truck parking that is popping up at all the truck stops. But before we get to that, listener Kevin wrote in to tell me I screwed up the Meritor jacket contest from the last podcast. He was right! We also have some gift ideas for truckers, which is handy right before Christmas. We also discuss Telsa's fancy new electric truck and I share a mechanical tip I learned from listener Mike. But that's not all! Connor Smith from the ...
TD124: The Overweight Axle Debacle
October 29, 2017 04:34 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBEver had one of those crappy days that just seems to drag on forever… and in fact, it actually does drag into the next day? Well, that's what happened to me recently when a shipper just couldn't get me loaded legally. I share the story with mind-numbing detail. Lucky you. I also interview Bill Busbice from HWY Pro, an app that helps owner-operators find, accept, and plan loads more efficiently than current methods. If you signed up to win the Meritor jacket, you'll want to stay tuned to ...
TD123: Advice For New Truckers
September 15, 2017 20:14 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBToday's episode is devoted to helping rookie truckers. The advice I give is all stuff that you'll learn over time, but why wait when you can learn it now? I also discuss my recent visit to the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) and I tell you about a new trucking podcast. We cover stories about some recent trucking accidents and a thief who deserved everything he got. Furthermore, I discuss what's going on with the mandatory speed limiter proposition and talk about platooning. In the fee...
TD122: 4 Awesome Trucker Workouts
July 03, 2017 05:49 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBThis episode is a continuation of TD120: Truckers And Exercise where I answered listener Jeremy's questions about exercising out on the road. TD122: 4 Awesome Trucker Workouts takes that further by telling you about some workout apps and methods I've used over the years. But before I get to the exercising junk, I talk about the new Kenworth T-680 I'm driving and my time on the road with nephew Jacob. I even go off on a tangent about rap music and the people who listen to it. We also discuss...
TD121: How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job
May 09, 2017 02:56 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBIn today's podcast I introduce my second book called, How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job. I also share some thoughts on driving with your hazards on and a special exemption CRST was granted recently. And what would a Trucker Dump podcast be without a trucker whining for a while? This time it's about the saga of switching trucks. Links mentioned in the podcast: BeSpecular app for sighted people to help the blind see. CRST exemption for permit holders. @RiverRatWA57 pointed me to this...
TD120: Truckers And Exercise
March 04, 2017 19:44 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBEver wonder how truckers stay in shape out on the road? Well, truth be told most of them don't. But Jeremy wrote in asking how it's done. He's curious because he's thinking about truck driving as a career and doesn't want to let himself go. He asked me a bunch of questions about truckers and exercise and I do my best to answer him. Links in the intro: TD119: Winter Driving Tips With An Alaskan Trucker was the last show. If you missed it, go back and check it out. It's got some great tips ...
TD119: Winter Driving Tips From An Alaskan Trucker
January 16, 2017 07:11 - 2 hours - 60.5 MBIf you could get winter truck driving tips from anyone, who would it be? How about someone who drives a 155,000-pound,12-axle tractor trailer on mountainous, snow-packed, two-lane roads nearly every day? Well, I found such a person. Even better, I commenced to bribe, cajole, and generally badger him into coming onto the Trucker Dump podcast to share his experience with you. I may have even threatened to set bear traps for his dogs. Don't judge. Gotta do whatcha gotta do. Kevin Lowery has be...
TD118: Truck Safety: Constant Vigilance Or Fate?
November 30, 2016 01:27 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBI have two topics for you today. First is a review of the AeroPress coffee maker and then I ponder how much luck has a part in keeping a safe driving record. I also discuss the often false advertising of the term "Million Miler." Links mentioned in the podcast: TD78: A Trucker's Thanksgiving was my last Thanksgiving-themed podcast. It is also one of my favorite podcast episodes. The snark meter goes off the charts! I reluctantly discuss the 2016 presidential election and the results. Yees...
TD117: Hell Week... And-A-Half
November 29, 2016 21:42 - 58 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to the third installment of Hell Week. If you want to get caught up with the previous two, check out the links below. Hell Week is what I call a bad week of trucking. I'm sure it's no comparison to the Marine's Hell Week, but I'm a giant wuss so this is as close as I will ever get. You can find this blog post here. Links mentioned in the opening: I'm still looking for an Owner/Operator who would be willing to install the Wheel-Check product and do a short audio or text review. Con...
TD116: Diabetes And Trucking
September 07, 2016 00:17 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBToday we have a guest post that originally posted on The Diabetes Council website. Whether you are a trucker dealing with diabetes, a potential trucker wondering if you can drive a truck with the disease, or someone who simply has a major sweet tooth, "Commercial Truck Driving and Diabetes: Everything You Need To Know" has something for you. Links mentioned in the intro: I got to meet Buck Ballard from The Trucking Podcast in person! And of course, the Internet rule says that it didn't hap...
TD115: Product Review: weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR Cell Signal Booster
July 16, 2016 05:54 - 58 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's podcast, I review the weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR cell signal booster from Wilson Electronics. Links in the podcast: Check out my new ebook/audiobook called Trucking Life and get some free samples of both the audio and text versions. @Holden657 was kind enough to leave reviews of Trucking Life on both Amazon and the iBooks Store. 35-year driver Daniel S. Bridger reviewed Trucking Life on his Trucking Blog. Todd Dills from OverdriveOnline.com also wrote an excellent review of Truc...
TD114: Trucking Life: The New Ebook Is Finally Here!
May 05, 2016 05:54 - 1 hour - 33 MBYou're thinking that the title of this podcast makes the topic clear… but you'd be as wrong as a 2nd grader taking a physics test. Nope, this podcast is not about the book. It's about the making of the book. I do describe the book a bit, but I pointed everyone to the Trucking Life sales page for all the gory details. Links mentioned in the show: I mention the latest articles I wrote for TruckerMagazine.com. If you're a trucker who's also an Apple-junkie, you should definitely join the i...
TD113: The Feedback Show #2
February 15, 2016 07:44 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBWell, I came up blank for a topic this time, so that's bad. What's good is it means that it's a perfect time to catch up on all the feedback from you guys (and gals). But before we get to the feedback, I ramble on about boring stuff like I usually do. Topics and links mentioned in the podcast: I was a guest on The Trucking Podcast. We had a blast talking about all kinds of stuff, so please check it out. Look for episode 108. Who doesn't like to hear about another person's aches and pain...
TD112: Truckers Can't Read
December 23, 2015 01:16 - 28 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the world famous Trucker Dump podcast, I tell about a couple of incidents that convinced me that truckers simply can't read. Have a listen and tell me about your experiences. I close the episode with a retelling of "Twas The Night Before Christmas: Trucker Style." One listener said she'll never look at Christmas the same. LOL Links mentioned in the podcast: A photo of my new house! Shaun from PowerTrainHorns.com made an infographic out of TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Mi...
TD111: Improving Our Reputation As Truckers
November 16, 2015 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBIn today's show, guest co-host and fellow trucker Steven Gorman sits in as we discuss ways to improve the reputation we truckers have. I also have a couple of corrections to make and I go off on a rant about a run-in I had with a bonehead trucker. Links mentioned in the podcast: @MikeTheDriver got me started on a rant with a tweet about a slow driver. Stevens Transport Steven mentions the Smith System, which is a driving safety method for truckers. Correction from last week, Clive Ham...
TD110: Jabbering With Jared
October 14, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBWelcome to the first interview I've done on Trucker Dump. I recently had my nephew out on the road with me and I forced him to talk with me about it afterward. I hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it. Links mentioned in the podcast: Erich McMann's new video for the song Trucker Country I've been doing some writing for TruckerMagazine.com for the last few months. Check it out! Check out the new AboutTruckDriving.com header and the new Trucker Dump logo and head...
TD109: Coping With Rookie Truckers
July 11, 2015 04:50 - 48 minutes - 24 MBWe truckers encounter rookie drivers all the time. The question today is how you handle these situations. I tell you two stories that happened to me recently that may open your eyes a bit. Or you can ignore them and continue to be a jerk face. Your choice. Links mentioned in the podcast: Check out fiverr.com for all your little needs. I'm betting someone over there can help you for $5. The Trucker Country CD by Erich McMann winners are SFC Sapper, Kevin I., and Eric M. Check out the 5:25...
TD108: 4 Reasons Truckers Get The Hazmat Endorsement
May 25, 2015 06:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBI've heard a buttload of drivers say that it's not worth it anymore to go through the hassle of getting your Hazmat Endorsement. So is that true? Well, perhaps there are some good reasons. Hit the Play button to see if you're screwing up by not having it. Links mentioned in the podcast: This is the last announcement for the Trucker Country CD by Erich McMcann. Enter to win 1 of 3 free copies by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Trucker Music. I DO NOT need y...
TD107: The Fuel Bay Golden Rule
April 27, 2015 01:46 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBIn today's episode, we'll take a look at the do's and don't of fuel bay etiquette. In other words, all you truckers need to listen to this so I will never have to be pissed off about it again. So get on with it. Links mentioned in the podcast: LoadingSpot.com is a free website and app that can help truckers find information about shippers/receivers. I did a short interview over at TruckersTraining.com Need to get a quick DOT physical? Check out CVS's Minute Clinic Check out this Kickst...
TD106: How Will Amnesty Affect The Trucking Industry?
March 30, 2015 12:19 - 52 minutes - 24 MBIn today's episode, I show you what an idiot I am by commenting on a political subject: Amnesty for illegal immigrants. More importantly, I share my thoughts about how 11 million new American citizens will affect the trucking industry. I'm also pleased to announce that Erich McMann agreed to let me give away three copies of his new CD called Trucker Country. Just email me at [email protected] and put the words "Trucker Music" in the Subject field. I'll do a random drawing and announce ...
TD105: 4 Reasons Truckers Don't Have Butts
February 16, 2015 06:02 - 49 minutes - 23 MBHow's that for a title? Yes, you read that correctly. Today we discuss 4 reasons truckers don't have butts. We also discuss butts in general and I provide yet another example of why The Evil Overlord (the wife and ex-codriver) is truly evil. And yes, even that has to do with butts. Links listed in this episode are: The Trucking Podcast with Buck Ballard and Don the Beer Guy Erich McMann's trucking music video BigTruckGuide.com for axle weights and bridge laws LoadingSpot.com is a websit...
TD104: Complacency Strikes
December 22, 2014 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBBack in TD97: A Trucker's Worst Nemesis: Complacency, I talked about something bad that almost happened. Well, apparently I didn't learn my lesson because this time a bad thing did happen… twice. I also deliver some lame excuses for it being six months since the last podcast. Links in the podcast: The Evil Overlord (wife and ex-codriver) recently had neck surgery. Check out the photos of the X-ray and her neck scar. The Trucker Dump podcast is now part of the lineup on BigRigRadio.com, a...
TD103: 6 Causes Of Tired Truckers
July 17, 2014 17:02 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBTired truckers. Yep. That's what people want to talk about when a truck driver crashes into, and injures a celebrity. So today we discuss whether all truckers are driving tired, and if they are, why are they? What makes truckers tired? Links in todays show include: My Twitter account @ToddMcCann Rudolph Foods National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Contest info Steve Jobs audiobook Kevin McKague on Twitter, his blog about his bicycle adventures,, and his guest post on my site TD88: You ...
TD102: What's It Like to Be A Trucker?
May 19, 2014 05:30 - 47 minutes - 22 MBIn today's episode, I bring the interview I did over at JobShadow.com into the Trucker Dump. And so I don't sound like a lunatic asking myself questions, I recruited my friend @alanqbristol to act as the interviewer. This interview describes what trucking is really like and I've gotten a lot of good feedback from the readers over there. Case in point: Kristine asks a question about women in trucking and team trucking in TD88: You Can't See America from the Trucker's Lounge and I follow up w...
TD101: Stupid Rules That Truckers Tolerate
April 10, 2014 03:14 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBIn today's foray into the trucking world, we discuss stupid rules that shippers/receivers make to torment truckers. You'll learn what precautions these companies take to avoid accidents and I'll tear them into shreds for being too stinkin' paranoid. There are lots of fun links for you to click today. One you might even find yourself bookmarking. Well, if you're a dude anyway. LOL Click here to see all the pictures I mention. Photos provided by: Eric Blacker; who is @darkstaff on Twitter a...