Latest Trucking industry Podcast Episodes
TD139.5: Hurry And Submit Your Comments By October 21!
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - October 17, 2019 22:48 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsRunning 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...
TD139: Understanding The 2019 Proposed Hours-Of-Service Changes
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - September 05, 2019 18:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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...
TD138: Being A Rental Equipment Truck Driver
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - July 17, 2019 00:07 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 ...
TD137: OTR vs. LTL Trucking
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - May 12, 2019 13:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWell, 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 ...
TD136: The Emotions Of Changing Truck Driving Jobs
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - March 01, 2019 05:53 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsMan, 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 Ke...
TD135: Trucking Recruiters... Friend Or Foe?
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - January 27, 2019 23:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 dis...
TD134: 3 Trucking Apps Every Trucker Should Have
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - December 16, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 ...
TD133: A Trucker Gives Thanks
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - November 06, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsTruckers 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, s...
TD132: Should We Call Out Bad Truckers?
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - October 06, 2018 13:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWe 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 au...
TD131: Review Of The FleetUp Trace ELD
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - September 01, 2018 23:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 sur...
TD130: How Much Should Truckers Bend The Rules?
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - July 31, 2018 13:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsI 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 guarante...
TD129: 4 Ways To Be A More Efficient Trucker
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - June 01, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 ...
TD128: Interview With Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - April 20, 2018 21:37 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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, ...
TD127: Why Podcasts Are The Best Media For Truckers
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - March 11, 2018 05:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 a...
TD126: Interview With Right Weigh Load Scales
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - January 31, 2018 11:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 t...
TD125: Reserved Truck Parking: Convenience Or Exploitation?
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - December 08, 2017 09:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsAs 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...
TD124: The Overweight Axle Debacle
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - October 29, 2017 04:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsEver 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...
TD123: Advice For New Truckers
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - September 15, 2017 20:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsToday'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 abou...
TD122: 4 Awesome Trucker Workouts
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - July 03, 2017 05:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsThis 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...
TD121: How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - May 09, 2017 02:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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'...
TD120: Truckers And Exercise
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - March 04, 2017 19:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsEver 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 exe...
TD119: Winter Driving Tips From An Alaskan Trucker
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - January 16, 2017 07:11 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIf 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...
TD118: Truck Safety: Constant Vigilance Or Fate?
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - November 30, 2016 01:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsI 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 w...
TD117: Hell Week... And-A-Half
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - November 29, 2016 21:42 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWelcome 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 ...
TD116: Diabetes And Trucking
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - September 07, 2016 00:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsToday 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: Ever...
TD115: Product Review: weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR Cell Signal Booster
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - July 16, 2016 05:54 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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 Truck...
TD114: Trucking Life: The New Ebook Is Finally Here!
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - May 05, 2016 05:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsYou'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...
TD113: The Feedback Show #2
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - February 15, 2016 07:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWell, 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:...
TD112: Truckers Can't Read
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - December 23, 2015 01:16 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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...
TD111: Improving Our Reputation As Truckers
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast - November 16, 2015 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsIn 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: @MikeTheDriv...
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