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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TD100: What Makes The Evil Overlord... Evil?
March 03, 2014 06:13 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBNearly every time I call my wife and ex-codriver "The Evil Overlord," someone accuses me of being an exaggerator. Well, this post ought to plug everyone's pieholes. Listen on to find out "What Makes The Evil Overlord… Evil?" In the feedback section we talk about the likelihood of a new driver getting a truck with an automatic transmission and we discuss if their is any way to get around the DOT's rules about driving with a disability. Links mentioned in the show: TD99: 4 Ways to Be an Awe...
TD099: 4 Ways to Be an Awesome Trucker
January 27, 2014 06:10 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBHere’s an idea. How about we all strive to be better truckers this year? Not only can we improve the reputation of the trucking industry as a whole, but maybe we can make the world a happier place too. Today we talk about 4 broad topics that we can all work on. And you'll want to pay close attention as I teach you how to brush your teeth. Seriously. Links mentioned in the show include: Cool trucking stickers from Bruce Outridge Productions Some cool facts about the human stomach Article a...
TD098: 5 Stresses of Trucking Through the Holidays
December 12, 2013 01:18 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBEveryone is stressed during the holidays, but truckers have an extra set of issues to worry about. Find out what they are in today's podcast. Links mentioned in the podcast are: Follow @DriverChrisMc on Twitter TD35: No Guarantees in Trucking A couple of short videos of my Roller Derby sister Email me at [email protected] Picture of a tiny cut in an airline Paul’s truck weights website TD45: Riding Along With a Trucker TD68: This Is the Life. We All Have to Be Somewhere. This Is...
TD097.5: Trucking Santas
November 15, 2013 06:30 - 7 minutes - 3.75 MBThis is a short one due to the fact that the subject matter is time sensitive. Learn how you can help those less fortunate at Christmas and improve the image of truckers at the same time. Hurry and listen now! You’ve only got until December 6! But hey, even if you’re listening to this long past then, go ahead and check it out. Trucking Santas does this every year, so just consider it an early jump on 2014… or 2015… or… Check out the Trucking Santas website or their Facebook site to learn mo...
TD097: A Trucker's Worst Nemesis: Complacency
November 04, 2013 09:24 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBA trucker’s greatest foe isn’t always someone else. Quite often, it’s our own arrogance. In today’s podcast, I tell a story about getting a new truck and how it (and possibly my complacency) nearly put me in a real jam. In the introduction, I also talk about how you can win $1500 from Rudolph Foods. The first link is to the contest details and the rest are all related to the contest or Rudolph Foods. *Rudolph Foods is not a sponsor* Rudolph Foods Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Rudolph F...
TD096: The Feedback Show
September 23, 2013 12:44 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThis show is all about you. I've gotten way more feedback than I can fit into future shows, so I've devoted this entire episode to getting your questions and comments answered. But just because there isn't any fresh and exciting new stuff from me doesn't mean that you can pass on this one. I've been known to goof when I answer these questions and I need you good folks to keep me in line. So snap-to and get ready to send in your corrections. The following links are referenced in the show: T...
TD095: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You
June 30, 2013 22:35 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBNo one likes to see truckers tailgating cars; not even other truckers. But today I argue that there are times when a trucker has to tailgate. Find out what they are and learn a new phobia that I made up. There is also a reference to a short, but funny clip of The Big Bang Theory. I also refer to one of my favorite blog post/podcasts I've done called TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing. In the feedback section we hear from CJ, who left a question over at my JobShadow.com interview about the chan...
TD094: Understanding the New Hours-of-Service (HOS) Rules
June 17, 2013 07:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBThere are three new Hours-of-Service rules that are going to hit truckers on July 1, 2013. Do you understand them? Well, I was lucky enough to be put on them a couple of weeks before the deadline (that's called sarcasm), so I can help you with that. There are some pictures of my e-log unit that you might want to look at to help you understand what the heck is going on. There are also references to two of my other podcasts/blog posts, TD91: Bungling the 34-Hour Rule and TD82: Are All These Ch...
TD093: The Driver's Seat Phenomenon
May 28, 2013 02:46 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBToday's topic springs from something I mentioned in passing on the last podcast, called Honor Among Truckers. I've got some kind of weird fascination with understanding the obsession drivers have with their driver's seat. Since I'm so confused about this, I actually ask more questions than I provide answers. So have a listen and let me know why YOU spend so much time in the driver's seat. Also, since this subject is very broad, it's rather short. No worries though. I filled in the time with ...
TD092: Honor Among Truckers
May 06, 2013 07:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBEver heard of the concept of Honor Among Thieves? Well, there's something very similar in the trucking world. Today we discuss three specific areas where drivers trust each other beyond what common sense tells them they should. I also compare some 4-wheeler's driving to a scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And I should warn you. Avoid this podcast at all costs if you don't want to hear me butcher a perfectly good Journey song. In the intro, I tackle a couple of administrative...
TD091: Bungling the 34-Hour Rule
April 19, 2013 01:36 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBIn today's episode, we discuss how the new 34-hour rule will affect truck drivers when it rears it's butt-ugly head this coming July. Merged into this story is a mystery solved. What could possibly make me, possibly the least adventurous trucker in the world, take a 1.2 mile walk to take his first-ever ride on a city bus? Click the play button and find out. Also, in the introduction I address some technical issues that have been discovered since the launch of the podcast. We have feedback fr...
TD090: The New Web Site Is Finally Here. Try Not to Pee Yourself.
April 04, 2013 07:33 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBDude; this is one weird podcast episode. At least it is if you're not listening to it shortly after it was released. If you're a latecomer, you'll be wondering what all this talk is about a new Web site and podcast. But whether you're a current listener or not, you'll still learn why it took so long to go live with the new Web site. You'll learn what is involved in producing these podcasts and you'll get a taste of what it's like to move from a free web host like Wordpress.com to a self-host...
TD089: Truckers with Sleep Apnea: How to Know If You Have It and What to Do About It. A Guest Post by Doug Thomas
January 10, 2013 11:57 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MBApparently, the FMCSA is considering making Sleep Apnea testing mandatory for overweight truckers. Since statistics say that 73% of truckers are overweight, this could definitely be a problem for drivers. Doug Thomas, a freelance writer for The CPAP Shop helps us understand what Sleep Apnea is. There are also references to Kevin McKague's new travel blog called, Kevin's Untitled Travel Blog. As for feedback, Kevin points us to recent travels he's had at an abandoned turnpike and tunnel near...
TD088: You Can't See America from the Trucker's Lounge. A Guest Post by Kevin McKague
November 26, 2012 12:40 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThis episode tackles the question, "Is trucking really an adventure?" As you'll hear, that largely depends on the person behind the wheel. Since I get out of the truck and go exploring about as often as a TV evangelist refuses money, I figured I'd get avid trucker/explorer, Kevin McKague, a.k.a @KevinofMI, to explain how he manages to see more than just asphalt when he's out on the road. And in a rare treat, you get to hear his voice instead of mine. He mentions AllTrails.com as an excellent...
TD087: Five Tips for Sleeping Near a Busy Road. A Guest Post by Sam Fisher
October 15, 2012 14:17 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MBIn today's episode, guest poster Sam Fisher, who works for Teletrac, a GPS Fleet Tracking Solution, gives us some helpful tips on how to get good rest while sleeping in your truck. And of course, I can't keep my ginormous trap shut so I weigh in with some advice of my own, including things The Evil Overlord (the wife/ex-codriver) does to make things more comfortable in the truck. I also provide proof that The Evil Overlord... actually is. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? D...
TD086: Benefits of Semi Truck Weight Compliance. A Guest Post by Noble McIntyre
September 12, 2012 10:19 - 12 minutes - 5.97 MBOkay, this gets a bit weird. This is the first of a series of guest posts that I used to build the new Web site and podcast, which, if you're listening to this, is already up and running. In today's post, Noble McIntyre, an Oklahoma attorney, tells you why it's bad to run your truck when it's over the legal weight limit, and I pipe in afterward with some thoughts of my own. There are links to a How Stuff Works article entitled, "How truck weigh stations work?", information on pavement mainte...
TD085: Time to Step Up and Help Some Fellow Truckers
May 17, 2012 14:38 - 11 minutes - 5.28 MBIn today's episode, I put the word out to help out some Twitter friends who got in a pickle due to some medical issues. And I tell you why you should help Lou and Heather, a.k.a @trkrsvoice. Heather's blog post called "Your Back Doesn't Always Have Your Back" explains the situation more fully. Her Web site is The Trucker's Voice. Her YouTube channel and a funny video is mentioned and so is Trucking Santas, an organization that Heather and Lou started to help less fortunate families at Christ...
TD084: TV Casting Call for a New Show about Truckers
May 03, 2012 14:37 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBThis is another one that may not be relevant by the time you hear it as the applications for Payload were due on by May 18, 2012. I was simply putting the word out for truckers who might want to be on a TV show. But hey; once again, I know you won't want to miss out on my exquisite and charming humor. Yes? No? Anyway, the links to the Payload Web site that appear in the blog version are no longer relevant, so nothing to report there. In the intro though, I do rattle off a whole lot of stuff ...
TD083: A Trucker Visits Carhenge
March 05, 2012 06:56 - 11 minutes - 5.3 MBToday I briefly talk about why I don't leave my truck to go exploring very often. There is a reference to Jake's Famous Crawfish in Downtown Portland, Oregon though. Because it was just that awesome. But really today's episode makes me reach down inside myself to see if I have an artsy-fartsy side. So basically, this is here to get @darkstaff, @alanqbristol, and @DriverChrisMc to quit bugging me about never taking any pictures. But again, this is an audio podcast, so you'll have to go to the...
TD082: Are All These Changes Good for the Trucking Industry?
January 26, 2012 13:02 - 16 minutes - 7.79 MBThere are a lot of changes going on in the trucking industry right now. There are new Hours-of-Service rules lurking, new texting and cell phone laws, the CSA, and of course, the cursed electronic logs. So how are they going to affect things? I give my predictions in today's podcast, including saying something that just plain hurt to say out loud. I'd like to thank @TameraGeorge1 for sending me a link to an article that helped explain one of the new HOS rules. I also reference a story from m...
TD081: Videos: How To Do a Full-Body Workout Inside the Cab of a Semi
January 05, 2012 21:27 - 9 minutes - 4.35 MBOkay. First, I'm guessing that you're wondering why anyone would want to work out inside their truck. All will be explained in the videos. Yes, I said videos. Two of them. You may have also noticed that this is an audio podcast. That means you'll have to go to AboutTruckDriving.com to watch both videos. Of course, they aren't going to do you a lick of good if all you do is look at them. There are also references to the FAIL Blog, the Men's Health article this workout is based on, and Dumbbe...
TD080: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Trucker Style
December 19, 2011 12:44 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBHo Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! Oh boy. After you listen to today's podcast, you'll likely never think of this classic verse in the same way again. My Christmas gift to you is that you don't have to listen to me for very long. There isn't even any feedback. So… what did you get me? Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein.
TD079: Book Review: Getting Sideways: A New Book by Lisa Nowak
December 11, 2011 23:20 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MBTrying something a bit different in today's episode. First, I introduce you to the first two books in Lisa's Full Throttle series, and then I give a brief review of the first book. You can purchase or learn more about Running Wide Open on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords. The second book, Getting Sideways, can be found at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords. Lisa has a butt-load of contacts, such as Twitter (@Lisa_Nowak), Facebook, Google+, her blog, or you can subscribe to her new...
TD078: A Trucker's Thanksgiving
November 22, 2011 02:48 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBHappy Thanksgiving to all my listeners who are citizens of these here United States of America! As for the rest of you, I hereby give you permission to "borrow" our holiday so you can stuff your face too. In today's podcast, I give you a list of things that this truck driver is thankful for. Of course, I don't know the definition of sincerity, so it naturally comes off with just a taaaaad bit of sarcasm. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for fre...
TD077: Arguing E-logs
October 28, 2011 10:52 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBThis could possibly be the last of my pondering's on electronic logs. Why? Because arguing against e-logs has a massive potential to drop the proverbial brick on your foot. Listen on to find out what I mean. I start the podcast by giving a brief summary of some of my past e-log episodes, including Fear and Loathing of Electronic Logs, E-logs: My First Impression, and E-logs: Do They Really Increase Driving Time?. In the feedback section, I mention the Good Men Project Web site, where some o...
TD076: The Spitting "Christian" Zealot
October 12, 2011 09:32 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBHere we go again. Off on a rat hole that has only one tiny morsel of a trucking tip in it. It's a good one though. Surrounding that tip I tell the story of meeting Bruiser, one of my fellow company drivers, and the zealousness that ensued. This is not a preachy lecture. I actually address how true Christians are supposed to treat those outside the faith. These are simply things I learned from the two Christian podcasts I listen to, which are Walk in the Word and Living on the Edge, and readi...
TD075: Who's a Trucker?
September 27, 2011 14:12 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MBToday I go soul searching. Am I a "trucker" just because I drive a truck, or is there more to it? Or does it even matter? I once again mention @alanqbristol and what we've talked about when we've met in person. As soon as you listen to this one, I'd sure appreciate you writing in and sharing your thoughts on what makes a trucker a trucker. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only...
TD074: Doing Dallas
September 10, 2011 09:27 - 16 minutes - 7.58 MBIn today's podcast I discuss the city of Dallas and what it's like to spend the night at a truck stop in any urban area; where parking issues, junkies, and lot lizards abound. What? Don't know what a lot lizard is? Guess you better get to listening then. I also get nostalgic about Dallas as I talk about my early married life with The Evil Overlord, including our elopement, Metallica's skyscraper rooftop house, and someone's first visit to a gay bar. And for some odd reason, I link to Jeff Go...
TD073: Oh Boy. Another Birthday. Yay.
August 23, 2011 05:01 - 10 minutes - 5.11 MBWelcome to the pity party. At least it starts out like that anyway. Things turn in the end. And it has nothing to with the fact that I'm an old dude. Also, for some strange reason I refer to a Pantera concert, Dilbert, and why an old movie about giant boobs always confuses me. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You...
TD072: Big Rig MacGyvering
August 03, 2011 13:45 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MBThis podcast is all about the lengths a trucker has to go through to obtain peace and quiet (well, relatively anyway) inside the cab of the truck. As if the title didn't already make that abundantly clear. This one was brought about by circumstances that started with the last podcast/blog called "Hell Week 2: The Sequel." Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would c...
TD071: Hell Week 2: The Sequel
July 13, 2011 07:39 - 17 minutes - 8 MBWe start out today's podcast by mentioning Twitter friend, @darkstaff, since for some odd reason he was looking forward to my rant about a horrible week I recently had while out on the road. The weirdo. And since this is titled as a sequel, I naturally refer back to the original "Hell Week" podcast/blog. Also mentioned is the last podcast/blog "Post-Hell. Pre-Hell." and one of the best things about Colorado, Twitter friend @alanqbristol. And since 7 days isn't enough to rant about, I throw i...
TD070: Post-Hell. Pre-Hell.
July 01, 2011 14:53 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBNo, it isn't Backwards Day. I typed that correctly. You'll see what I mean if you listen to the ENTIRE podcast. This is really nothing more than an update on my family who were victims of the recent Joplin Missouri tornado. But thanks to certain circumstances and a story of Uncle Todd, his nephews, and an extremely powerful water hose, this podcast should put a smile on your face. And oh yea, it's got absolutely Jack Squat about anything pertaining to trucking. Cuz that's how I roll sometime...
TD069: The CSA (Crappy Sucky Administration)
June 10, 2011 18:12 - 15 minutes - 7 MBIn today's podcast we try to understand the purpose of the CSA, the latest and greatest *NOT* endeavor to raise safety standards in the trucking industry. You know… because that's necessary when truck accidents are at a 60 year low. *eye roll* And since I'm often wrong about junk, my Twitter friend @MightyDeno straightens me out on a point. And since Jean McHarry (the author of the last podcast/blog) hasn't received enough stalkers yet, here's her information again. Facebook, @raysunshine o...
TD068: This Is the Life. We All Have to Be Somewhere. This Is My Life. A Guest Post by Jean McHarry
May 26, 2011 11:32 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBThis first-ever guest blog/podcast expands on the subject of the podcast/blog called "Riding Along with a Trucker," which was about riding with a trucker, but not actually driving. That's the one that @luv18wheels helped me with. Since I've never been in this position, I called in some additional outside help from the infamous @raysunshine on Twitter. Other links for Jean are Facebook or you can contact her at [email protected] if you have questions for her. And for the record, I asked he...
TD067: The Road to Smutville
May 13, 2011 11:58 - 18 minutes - 8.73 MBYep. That's right. Today we talk about the many sexual temptations you'll face as a driver and how the smut vendors are targeting truckers. This is NOT a diatribe again porn. This is America and you have the right to fill your brain (and your hand) with whatever you want. This is simply a warning for those of you who are considering truck driving as a career. Or I suppose if you're pro-smut, it's an offer you can't refuse. Mentioned in the podcast are the Las Vega billboards seeking porno "a...
TD066: Truckers Go Turtle Racing
April 16, 2011 14:57 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MBEvery driver, whether auto or big rig, has experienced turtle racing at some point. But perhaps you didn't know what to call it. Today I tell you something that might help you be a bit less frustrated when it comes to truckers. Surely you could benefit from lowering your road rage level… yes? Find out what turtle racing is and how best to avoid it for the sanity of us all. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einst...
TD065: All E-logs Aren't Created Equal
March 30, 2011 21:53 - 10 minutes - 4.97 MBWell, I did it again. Find out how I keep messing up on my stinkin' e-logs and why I wouldn't have to worry about it if they were set up right (in my humble opinion) in the first place. You'll learn how e-logs vary from company to company and what kinds of questions you need to ask a carrier before you choose to work for them. I reference the "E-logs: A Second Look" podcast/blog in case you missed that one. You wouldn't have dared though… would you? I also mention the FMCSA's Hours-Of-Servic...
TD064: Truckers: Be Heard on the Proposed Hours-Of-Service Changes
March 04, 2011 18:36 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBIf you're reading this right now, it's too late to make your voice be heard on this subject. But never-you-fear, there is still a reason to suffer your way through today's podcast. You see, the FMCSA gave a place to voice our opinion on the new HOS rules and I share my comments with you. That means you'll hear my opinions on the new HOS rules that are going into effect on July 1, 2013. And you wouldn't want to miss out on that, would you? Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Dow...
TD063: E-logs: Do They Really Increase Driving Time?
February 15, 2011 00:40 - 11 minutes - 5.51 MBWe all know that electronic logs are being implemented to try to keep truckers from cheating on their paper logs. To try to convince us drivers how "great" these e-logs are, most every company tells them that e-logs will save them time and therefore, give them more miles and money. So is this true? We answer this question in today's podcast… well sort of. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feed...
TD062: E-logs: A Second Look
January 23, 2011 18:47 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBWell, it finally happened; I was going to run out of time on my e-logs before I got to my destination. What would happen? Find out in today's podcast. But before that happens, I tell you a few examples of how e-logs are affecting my efficiency and performance as a driver. There are links to my first two podcasts/blog posts on e-logs, "Fear and Loathing of Electronic Logs" and "E-logs: My First Impression," and three of my Twitter buds are mentioned, @Dean0806, @DroidTrucker, and @darkstaff....
TD061: E-logs: My First Impression
January 01, 2011 10:02 - 23 minutes - 11 MBToday's podcast is brought to you by a bone-headed rookie mistake that I made the first day I had my electronic logs. I tell you that story and how e-logs affected the situation. I also tell you what happened during my e-log training session. Good times. Uh-huh. If you missed the first installment about my "Fear and Loathing of Electronic Logs," you may want to check that out before you meander into this one. And once again, @Dean0806, a.k.a. Dean Vader gets another mention for his helping m...
TD060: Truckers vs. Cops vs. DOT vs. Carriers
December 21, 2010 13:16 - 16 minutes - 7.49 MBThis one was prompted by a run-in with a police officer who can only be described as a giant jerk. Well, that is without having to put the "Explicit" tag on the show. In order to explain why I ended up in this predicament, I briefly explain how the 70-hour rule and the 34-hour restart rules work. You'll learn what double-booking is, and we'll wind it up by explaining how all these factions work against each other. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro son...
TD059: A Trucker's Home
December 06, 2010 14:42 - 14 minutes - 6.86 MBAre you ready for another story? Well, I picked up one of my stranded fellow company drivers the other day and it prompted me to cover this topic. So if truckers are on the road all the time, should they own a home? What do most truckers do? Find out in today's podcast. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You aren't...
TD058: How Much Is Too Much?
November 25, 2010 10:44 - 8 minutes - 4.13 MBI've been pretty darn frustrated with some of the changes that have been happening at my company. In today's podcast, I share those concerns through a letter that I wrote to the safety director at my company. The names have been changed to protect the innocent… and my job. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein.
TD057: Really? A Good Dispatcher?
November 17, 2010 20:25 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBHang on as we discuss the dispatch process and I go on a mini-rant about "verbal" dispatches. In the end you'll hear what makes a good dispatcher and how to kill a bad one if it becomes necessary. In the feedback section, I mention @darkstaff's Tumblr page. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You aren't a cheater, ...
TD056: Funkin' Truckin'
November 08, 2010 14:09 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBWelcome to another whine-fest. Boy, do I have to be careful with the way I have to say things today. In the course of the podcast, I happen to mention Twitter friends, @Dean0806 and @raysunshine77, the "Sucking It Up" podcast/blog, TruckDriversNews.com, and believe it or not, Sesame Street. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to th...
TD055: The EOBR Myth
October 18, 2010 12:54 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MBElectronic On-Board Recorders, or EOBR's are to the trucking industry what the Black Box is to the airlines. So why are so many drivers ticked off about them? Is there anything to fear? Find out in today's podcast. Links mentioned in the podcast are: An OOIDA article on the myth of "driver fatigue" The "Truckers Get Lost" podcast/blog" Wikipedia's explanation of EOBR's An article from TheTrucker.com about making EOBR's mandatory The "Fear and Loathing of Electronic Logs" podcast/blog G...
TD054: Truckers Get Lost: The Do's and Don'ts of Giving Directions
October 07, 2010 12:21 - 13 minutes - 6.51 MBYou'd think if any industry would be good at supplying driving directions, it would be the trucking industry. You'd be wronger than actually using the word "wronger" in a sentence. Today I give you the "do's and don'ts" of providing good directions. We also discuss GPS, Google Maps, and map-reading. Trucker or not, you can benefit from this podcast. Also mentioned is the "Trucking in the Northeast" podcast/blog. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs...
TD053: Lunar Driving as a Trucker
September 22, 2010 10:29 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MBAs the title suggests, this one is all about the pros and cons of driving at night. And in case I forget to mention it in the podcast, "There's less traffic at night." There is also a brief explanation of why there is a TD53.5 on the blog, but not a podcast version. That is if you give a rat's patooty. Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein. Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before lis...
TD052: Non-Truckers: Don't Take If for Granted
September 11, 2010 14:49 - 16 minutes - 7.76 MBAlright. If you are considering truck driving as a profession, this is a must-listen-to podcast. Seriously. I'm also hoping all you non-truckers will take the time to listen to it. I have absolutely no doubt that it'll make you stop and think. And in doing so, maybe you'll show a little consideration the next time you encounter a big rig trying to switch lanes or make it around a tight corner. Trust me, this isn't a pity party. It's simply a long list of things that most non-truckers take fo...