Trucking Answers
187 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMaking the trucking industry better one company at a time.
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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #27
October 01, 2021 18:47 - 25 minutes - 27.8 MBIn a literary masterpiece I expound on the fact that people are quick to complain but slow to act as I give 2 examples of drivers who will complain but not do anything. You get what you tolerate, remember that. I will be at DOT Transportation Oct 4 for a live show on YouTube at … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #27 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #26
September 28, 2021 17:43 - 25 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this literary masterpiece I discuss the Ohio slow roll and what could happen. Also, we talk about the influx of visas to the United States. It could be how your job gets eliminated. Who should pay for truck parking, your company or the government? Pilot is selling 40 locations to Casey’s General Store. The … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #26 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #25
September 24, 2021 17:29 - 31 minutes - 34.7 MBIn a Nobel Prize level episode I describe why people should not look to the government to solve their pay problem. Joshi is being grilled on it as she gets the nod to become the new administrator of the FMCSA and she shouldn’t. The electric energy council thinks most trucks could be electric with no … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #25 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #24
September 21, 2021 17:55 - 29 minutes - 32.6 MBIn another amazing episode worth of award, I talk about the Del Rio bridge problem and also at the same time solve the illegal alien crisis in the United States! Then, we go into why New York really wants to get an exemption to the CDL test for school bus drivers. Oregon is increasing the … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #24 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #23
September 17, 2021 17:37 - 25 minutes - 27.9 MBIn a Tony Award worthy episode I discuss why Gracie is not on the show. I also go over your right to travel, it is not a privilege. The government doesn’t grant you rights, you already have them. There was another trucking survey and I talk about some of the results. The Trucking Answers Mark … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #23 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #22
September 14, 2021 17:21 - 29 minutes - 32.6 MBIn another award-winning episode I talk about a tweet I read and what a driver had to say. Don’t blame others for your choices. You are where you are because of the choices you made up to this point. Slovakia is our country of the week! This is truck driver appreciation week but you would … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #22 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #21
September 10, 2021 17:44 - 23 minutes - 25.8 MBIn an episode worthy of inclusion to the Smithsonian I discuss the recent announcement from Truck Driver and President Joe Biden that employers over 100 will require the vax or weekly testing. I outline how this can help those that have gotten it. It could raise rates and pay, maybe. There will be court challenges … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #21 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #20
September 07, 2021 17:02 - 35 minutes - 38 MBIn this possible Grammy-nominated episode I talk about why you should quit your company immediately and stop blaming others if you feel you aren’t paid correctly. I also talk about the 90 year old driver that retired. Nice. The trucking shutdown that never happened in the United States is also up. Are there really places … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #20 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #19
September 03, 2021 17:08 - 23 minutes - 26 MBIn another Mars filled thriller, I talk about Dillon Transport and the closing. Turns out Dillon was bought in 2017 by a Private Equity firm. That is never good and you should look for other employment if that ever happens. I discuss flood insurance and what should happen if you don’t have it in the … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #19 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #18
August 31, 2021 18:06 - 24 minutes - 26.6 MBIn another amazing episode of Trucking Answers we talk about the latest drone strike. Also, an update on Mask Man that I saw last week. I go into the trucker strike that is supposed to happen today but will fizzle out like they all do. The Colorado chain law goes into effect tomorrow, are you … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #18 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #17
August 27, 2021 17:23 - 24 minutes - 27.1 MBIn another action-packed episode of Trucking Answers I declare scams off limits in the trucking industry. Too many companies cover up the bad of trucking with schemes and ideas instead of just fixing what is wrong. Also, the national truck driving championships are held and a winner is declared. The thing is, they were totally … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #17 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #16
August 24, 2021 17:42 - 25 minutes - 27.7 MBIn a new fun-filled romp on the Trucking Answers podcast we discuss brake safety week and all of the hoses that get chafed. The Nebraska Trucking Association goes to the middle school to find drivers. ShipEx will wrap your truck in a custom wrap. I think that is interesting. There is a Jeep for over … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #16 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #15
August 20, 2021 14:10 - 22 minutes - 24 MBIn this Epic-level episode of Trucking Answers I discuss the possibility of a mandatory vaccine for interstate travel and how that would be implemented. Get it or not, your choice. I-70 is closed again in Colorado for possible mudslides. Some trucks get tangled up and I discuss why that is happening and redo the headline … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #15 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #14
August 17, 2021 17:40 - 32 minutes - 35.5 MBIn an episode so hot it is ready to burst into flames the Trucking Answers Podcast hits the big road to talk about Afghanistan and what should have been done. We then move on to the 18-20 year old interstate debate which is basically null. Brake safety week and hot brakes are discussed with a … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #14 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #13
August 13, 2021 17:54 - 27 minutes - 29.9 MBAnother thrilling episode of Trucking Answers is on the way. This is the 13th episode and it is on the 13th. Wow, you know what that means? Nothing. I go over why you should say no to things to increase the joy in your life. If it doesn’t inspire you, move you and make you … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #13 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #12
August 10, 2021 18:30 - 29 minutes - 31.9 MBIn a thrilling episode I talk about freedom vs safety, we go over some trucking news and I regale everyone with some stories from my time as a car salesman. I sold at a few different dealerships and all of them were the same, scummy and ready to take advantage of everyone all the time. … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #12 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A reason we are not on Mars | #11
August 06, 2021 18:12 - 20 minutes - 21.9 MBAnother action-packed episode is on the way from Trucking Answers! Off we go to talk about 18-20 year olds driving a truck again. Are they really going to lower our pay any more than it already is? I don’t think so. A deodorant fire helps a truck stop smell nice and is strong enough for … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A reason we are not on Mars | #11 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A reason we are not on Mars | #10
August 03, 2021 17:47 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this fire-laden action-packed episode of Trucking Answers Mark and Gracie give out the latest trucking news! I-70 is closed in Colorado for who knows how long. Trucking companies are using Visa Solutions to import drivers to the United States when they don’t need to do so. I tell why this is. Nikola trucks are … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A reason we are not on Mars | #10 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A reason we are not on Mars | #9
July 30, 2021 17:29 - 26 minutes - 29.3 MBAnother thrilling action-packed non-stop episode is ready! Today in Trucking Answers Mark and Gracie talk about the Olympic Simone Biles controversy, Mark is amazed to find out that President Joe Biden was a truck driver, there is an issue about factoring and a driver dumps 4000 gallons of gas in a stream on purpose. Werner … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A reason we are not on Mars | #9 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason We Are Not On Mars | #8
July 27, 2021 17:09 - 23 minutes - 25.8 MBIn another action-packed episode of Trucking Answers, Mark and Gracie discuss a company that is writing up drivers for too many lane changes. Also, are shorter hauls in the trucking industry what it needs to keep drivers? The pay will have to change for that to happen. Rates are up as some drivers get percentage … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason We Are Not On Mars | #8 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | The reason we are not on Mars | #7
July 23, 2021 18:26 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this nail-biting episode I talk about the I-16 bridge update. I discuss drivers getting their 5th wheel pulled and I go in to great detail about bedbugs and what can be done about them in your truck. Hint: Not much. I look into what could be the best new car bargain today, the Chevrolet … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | The reason we are not on Mars | #7 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | Why we aren’t on Mars | #6
July 20, 2021 17:45 - 21 minutes - 23.6 MBIn today’s thrilling episode of Trucking Answers we find out what happened to me on Saturday and why it took so long. Why don’t drivers do what they are supposed to do? More I-40 news and opening date. The Werner Drive Pro app is now available. What do I think about it? I got a … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | Why we aren’t on Mars | #6 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Entertainment | Cars | Why we aren’t on Mars | #5
July 16, 2021 15:16 - 24 minutes - 26.7 MBIn today’s thrilling episode of Trucking Answers I discuss the future of autonomous trucking and the FMCSA floating a trial balloon about changing the HOS for autonomous trucks with drivers. A driver without a license who is prohibited from driving is told not to drive and they really mean it this time. System Transport will … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Entertainment | Cars | Why we aren’t on Mars | #5 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | Entertainment | Why we aren’t on Mars | #4
July 13, 2021 18:15 - 34 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Trucking Answers Podcast rolls along today by talking about the strike at Volvo and what is going to happen. Did you know you are only worth what you can be replaced with? Ford Bronco vs Ford Maverick. Companies: If you watch your drivers 24 hrs a day, including taking pictures of them from the … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | Entertainment | Why we aren’t on Mars | #4 →
Trucking Answers | Bonus Episode | Trucking then vs now | #3
July 11, 2021 17:56 - 24 minutes - 25 MBI wanted to do an episode about trucking the way it was when I started in 1988 compared to the way it is now. What are the biggest changes since then? I think the cell phone is the biggest change for sure. There are other things that make trucking better today than it has been. … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Bonus Episode | Trucking then vs now | #3 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Entertainment | Cars | Information | #2
July 09, 2021 17:49 - 32 minutes - 34.9 MBIn today’s Trucking Answers podcast I discuss the latest trucking news, the reason why we aren’t on Mars yet and many other things. I recall a great experience I had at a Jaguar driving event and discuss the reason that people that have a Tesla don’t really like to drive. There are spilled Juice Boxes … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Entertainment | Cars | Information | #2 →
Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Cars Entertainment Information #1
July 03, 2021 18:33 - 31 minutes - 33.9 MBI reboot the Trucking Answers Podcast here today with a new format. There will be trucking news, information, car info, entertainment and guests eventually. The best thing is that you don’t have to look at me! That is worth the wait. So, let me know what you think and what you want to hear and … Continue reading Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Cars Entertainment Information #1 →
DAC report for truck drivers is being used against us
June 12, 2019 15:52 - 8.2 MBThe DAC report which is now handled by Hire Right is a report used by companies to report on your behavior and the things you do at a company. It is kind of like a credit report of how you did at your job. Now, more and more I am seeing companies using this against drivers by reporting things that are not accurate. I am sure companies would say it is just an honest mistake but we all know that to be a BIG FAT LIE. When a company reports a truck abandonment on your DAC, it can be difficul...
What is the best trucking company to work for today?
May 21, 2019 17:12 - 8.48 MBI get asked all the time what the best trucking company to drive for is right now. Well, it depends. I need to know a little about you to see what kind of life you want and how much money you want to make or need to make. Also, its important just to see if trucking is going to be right for you. Trucking is not for everyone and if you are just in it because you are unemployed you may not last. Don't just jump into the first company that brings pizza to your truck school. It is important...
FMCSA HOS announcement is coming June 7! Or is it?
May 16, 2019 17:12 - 8.5 MBThe FMCSA is set to announce on June 7 the revised HOS rules they will be using going forward. After that is a 49 day comment period and then they can go into effect. Unfortunately, because of the government shutdown the FMCSA now says that the OMB is behind reviewing things and the announcement may be delayed. Also, they said that they anticipate lawsuits from safety groups and the actual implementation date is still up in the air. UGH. I also want to touch on the fact that many drivers...
Colorado Truck accident driver charged with 40 counts, Falcon Transport shuts down for good
May 04, 2019 16:37 - 9.01 MBThe tragic truck accident in Colorado was in the news again today as the driver was charged with 40 counts. Good. He says it was an accident but we may never know as the truck burned to the ground along with many other vehicles. This driver has over a year of experience. That would be enough to be a trainer at some companies like Schneider and England. I think that eventually he will plead guilty to a charge or two and get some time in jail and then be deported. He is here legally on a...
Get the driver manual before you go to work for a trucking company
April 23, 2019 16:47 - 6.76 MBNo matter if you are new to the trucking industry or have been driving since before dirt, it is important to get a copy of the driver manual of the company you are going to go work for. Get the manual before you agree to work there and read it cover to cover. It seems boring but it is very important. Drivers have been sending me manuals that have all kinds of charges in them and weird rules that no one tells you about before you go to work there. After you get there it is nearly too late...
Trucker shutdown is here but I have the real solution to change the trucking industry.
April 12, 2019 16:03 - 8.5 MBToday is the trucker shutdown and nothing is happening as far as I can tell. Listen, stopping traffic for the general public is a bad idea and you should not do it. Do you want change in the industry? Stop working for free. Really. I go in to how to actually make the industry change and pay us truck drivers for all of our time. Any company that has drivers and expects them to work without pay should hang their head in shame. To profit from slavery is immoral. Read my BLOG. Contact m...
New database drivers must register in to change driving jobs starting January 2020
April 02, 2019 15:46 - 5.09 MBThe CDL drug and alcohol clearinghouse takes effect January 2020. What is that you say? Every driver as part of the hiring process will have to have their record checked through this database. The database contains information on failed and refused drug tests. If you are going to be changing jobs from January 2020 forward you will need to be registered in this database so the company you are applying to can check your drug test record. Only positive tests and drug test refusals will be ...
ATA Technology Council meeting says drivers are not interested in pay, just nicer trucks.
March 28, 2019 15:17 - 11.6 MBIn a recent meeting of the ATA technology council, it was noted by many speakers that drivers don't really need more pay, what they really need is a nicer truck. Things like a cell phone holder make the list. This is how ATA member companies will cure the driver shortage that is fake news but they keep talking about. Is this something that you want from your next company? Do driver quit because of the lack of cell phone holders? The ATA and its member companies have no idea what drivers...
Should you change companies or stay, unpaid detention time and long layovers need to end in trucking.
March 22, 2019 16:14 - 13.9 MBHow often should you changes companies in Trucking? Usually your first trucking job is not one you stay with but when is it time to leave? When you realize you aren't being paid for all of your time, that's when. This unpaid detention time and unpaid layover time in trucking has to stop. Companies that let drivers sit without pay should hang their heads in shame. Are you ready to become a truck driver but want to do it the right way? Sign up for my free webinar to learn how to go to tru...
Trucking Answers the podcast begins
March 19, 2019 17:39 - 8.08 MBThe first podcast for Trucking Answers is here. I hope everyone enjoys it and can let me know about the sound quality and stuff like that. I just want to get my beginning out there to let everyone know where I'm coming from. I want all drivers to get paid a decent wage for all of our time, no more of this working for free. More to come so stay tuned! [email protected]