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UPS Makes Cheap Offer For Drivers To Resign
UPS Makes Cheap Offer For Drivers To Resign. Wow, can you believe how much or little UPS offered their driver, to resign? We did the math. If a driver has ten years with UPS and takes the "buy out". He will receive $18,000 minus taxes. He will take home approximately $14,000. The problem is, he is probably making over 100K per year. So, they are offering their drivers, 2 months pay to leave behind a high paying job. Then the drivers will have to replace UPS with, most likely a job that does not pay that well. Which would you choose? UPS Makes...
2025-07-22
48 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
UPS Makes Cheap Offer For Drivers To Resign
UPS Makes Cheap Offer For Drivers To Resign. Wow, can you believe how much or little UPS offered their driver, to resign? We did the math. If a driver has ten years with UPS and takes the "buy out". He will receive $18,000 minus taxes. He will take home approximately $14,000. The problem is, he is probably making over 100K per year. So, they are offering their drivers, 2 months pay to leave behind a high paying job. Then the drivers will have to replace UPS with, most likely a job that does not pay that well. Which would you choose? UPS Makes...
2025-07-22
48 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
The Trucking Insurance Guy
The Trucking Insurance Guy. Did you know that Spectrum Insurance is an insurance company above he rest? Laife the Trucking Insurance Guy goes above and beyond to help his customers. His specialty is Cab Reports. What's a Cab Report> Im glad you asked. In the trucking industry, a CAB Report, created by the Central Analysis Bureau (CAB), is a comprehensive document that summarizes a motor carrier's safety record, financial health, and overall operational status. It's a crucial tool used by insurance companies, brokers, and even potential business partners to assess risk and make informed decisions about working with a particular tru...
2025-07-17
19 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
The Trucking Insurance Guy
The Trucking Insurance Guy. Did you know that Spectrum Insurance is an insurance company above he rest? Laife the Trucking Insurance Guy goes above and beyond to help his customers. His specialty is Cab Reports. What's a Cab Report> Im glad you asked. In the trucking industry, a CAB Report, created by the Central Analysis Bureau (CAB), is a comprehensive document that summarizes a motor carrier's safety record, financial health, and overall operational status. It's a crucial tool used by insurance companies, brokers, and even potential business partners to assess risk and make informed decisions about working with a particular tru...
2025-07-17
19 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out
170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out. Recently 170,000 drivers that are non-english speaking, lost their CDL. President Trump Signed an executive order with no exceptions. The number will only grow, as there are more out there. Illegal immigrants working in the US, are taking jobs out of the American household. Tune in and hear what Troy and Ruthann have to say about this topic, you will be entertained. 170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club ha...
2025-07-07
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out
170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out. Recently 170,000 drivers that are non-english speaking, lost their CDL. President Trump Signed an executive order with no exceptions. The number will only grow, as there are more out there. Illegal immigrants working in the US, are taking jobs out of the American household. Tune in and hear what Troy and Ruthann have to say about this topic, you will be entertained. 170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club ha...
2025-07-07
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
The Nerve Of Some
The Nerve Of Some. Some truckers have a lot of nerve. Wait till you hear Troy's next true story. I mean it's a doozy. It involves a homeless trucker, a dog and much arrogance. Tune in this week and hear This crazy tale of a truck driver that wants it his way, even if he has nothing to bring to the table. TalkCL Trucking Podcast. The Nerve Of Some We were told the government is subsidizing the oil industry. We interviewed a truck driver from Texas this week. He told us he was logging 160 hours a week. We were told...
2025-04-08
32 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
The Nerve Of Some
The Nerve Of Some. Some truckers have a lot of nerve. Wait till you hear Troy's next true story. I mean it's a doozy. It involves a homeless trucker, a dog and much arrogance. Tune in this week and hear This crazy tale of a truck driver that wants it his way, even if he has nothing to bring to the table. TalkCL Trucking Podcast. The Nerve Of Some We were told the government is subsidizing the oil industry. We interviewed a truck driver from Texas this week. He told us he was logging 160 hours a week. We were told...
2025-04-08
32 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Is One Big Adventure
Trucking Is One Big Adventure. Oh yeah, if youre considering being a trucker some day, you don't want to miss this episode. Troy is going to take you on one of his adventures. You have to tune in this week if you want to know what it is like to truly be a truck driver in America as and Over The Road Trucker. Trucking Is One Big Adventure Learn what it's like to be on an American adventure. Out there on the road exploring the country, while getting paid to do it. Yes, that's right, you too can be just...
2025-03-31
41 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Is One Big Adventure
Trucking Is One Big Adventure. Oh yeah, if youre considering being a trucker some day, you don't want to miss this episode. Troy is going to take you on one of his adventures. You have to tune in this week if you want to know what it is like to truly be a truck driver in America as and Over The Road Trucker. Trucking Is One Big Adventure Learn what it's like to be on an American adventure. Out there on the road exploring the country, while getting paid to do it. Yes, that's right, you too can be just...
2025-03-31
41 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
I Can't Drive 68 MPH
I Can't Drive 68 MPH. Some truck drivers refuse to drive a big rig, under the speed limit. Some trucking companies, truck speed, is set below the speed limit. Do you see the conflict? Do you see where a problem exists in the trucking industry? Tune in this week and hear a crazy story of a driver that refused to drive a truck at 68 mph, even after he confessed he had no money, no job and was about to be evicted along with his children. This is coming up on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a lon...
2025-03-18
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
I Can't Drive 68 MPH
I Can't Drive 68 MPH. Some truck drivers refuse to drive a big rig, under the speed limit. Some trucking companies, truck speed, is set below the speed limit. Do you see the conflict? Do you see where a problem exists in the trucking industry? Tune in this week and hear a crazy story of a driver that refused to drive a truck at 68 mph, even after he confessed he had no money, no job and was about to be evicted along with his children. This is coming up on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a lon...
2025-03-18
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Fight Club TFC
Trucker Fight Club TFC. Tune in and hear the story of two little boys, that settled their differences with a rock. After that you will hear Troy's take on how truckers, dispatchers and recruiters might settle their differences. This comical episode is sure to bring a smile to your face as TalkCDL Trucking Podcast attempts to solve problems at every trucking company. CB's are making their comeback Troy mentioned how the CB Radio is finding its way back inside the semi truck. He talked about how more and more truckers have written in, telling TalkCDL how much they have been...
2025-02-09
34 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Fight Club TFC
Trucker Fight Club TFC. Tune in and hear the story of two little boys, that settled their differences with a rock. After that you will hear Troy's take on how truckers, dispatchers and recruiters might settle their differences. This comical episode is sure to bring a smile to your face as TalkCDL Trucking Podcast attempts to solve problems at every trucking company. CB's are making their comeback Troy mentioned how the CB Radio is finding its way back inside the semi truck. He talked about how more and more truckers have written in, telling TalkCDL how much they have been...
2025-02-09
34 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Why Can’t I Carry A Gun
Why Can't I Carry A Gun. For some reason there is a state that does not recognize my CCW. Is this constitutional? Does this particular state have the right to refuse my rights to carry and bare arms? This may be a states right to refuse any and all they deem 'not worthy' to carry a firearm in their state, meanwhile allowing 15 chosen states to march and parade they're weapons thru their dwelling. I find it repulsive. On this weeks podcast, TalkCDL and the gang discuss The Who's and the why's of this subject. So tune in, sit back and...
2025-01-12
36 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Why Can’t I Carry A Gun
Why Can't I Carry A Gun. For some reason there is a state that does not recognize my CCW. Is this constitutional? Does this particular state have the right to refuse my rights to carry and bare arms? This may be a states right to refuse any and all they deem 'not worthy' to carry a firearm in their state, meanwhile allowing 15 chosen states to march and parade they're weapons thru their dwelling. I find it repulsive. On this weeks podcast, TalkCDL and the gang discuss The Who's and the why's of this subject. So tune in, sit back and...
2025-01-12
36 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Merry Christmas Truckers
Merry Christmas Truckers. We hope all truckers and their families have great and merry Christmas this year. The most important load you will deliver is yourself to your family. Dont rush to get home. Make it home safe, even if you're late, your family will be happy you're there. Merry Christmas Truckers TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Tru...
2024-12-29
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Merry Christmas Truckers
Merry Christmas Truckers. We hope all truckers and their families have great and merry Christmas this year. The most important load you will deliver is yourself to your family. Dont rush to get home. Make it home safe, even if you're late, your family will be happy you're there. Merry Christmas Truckers TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Tru...
2024-12-29
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Just Trucking Stuff
Just Trucking Stuff. OK, truckers are at it again. That old argument of wether Buccee's sucks or is worth it. Why doesn't Buccee's allow semi truck parking at their mega gas stations? Why do they seem to hate truckers and semi trucks? Will we ever find out the answers to these questions? Tune in to this weeks episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast and hear Troy and Ruthann break it down. Just Trucking Stuff Were old school truckers really tougher than the newbies? Wow, it all started with Ruthann saying the older generation had it harder. That's when Troy started in...
2024-12-08
49 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Just Trucking Stuff
Just Trucking Stuff. OK, truckers are at it again. That old argument of wether Buccee's sucks or is worth it. Why doesn't Buccee's allow semi truck parking at their mega gas stations? Why do they seem to hate truckers and semi trucks? Will we ever find out the answers to these questions? Tune in to this weeks episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast and hear Troy and Ruthann break it down. Just Trucking Stuff Were old school truckers really tougher than the newbies? Wow, it all started with Ruthann saying the older generation had it harder. That's when Troy started in...
2024-12-08
49 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Why Experience Pays More
Why Experience Is Worth More. Would you like to know why trucking companies pay more for an experienced driver? There is a slew of reasons but the main one comes down to accidents. Thats right, which driver is more likely to have a small accident? Accidents cost the carrier money. So, an experienced driver is worth more to a carrier than a rookie driver. Why Experience Pays More TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company d...
2024-11-22
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Why Experience Pays More
Why Experience Is Worth More. Would you like to know why trucking companies pay more for an experienced driver? There is a slew of reasons but the main one comes down to accidents. Thats right, which driver is more likely to have a small accident? Accidents cost the carrier money. So, an experienced driver is worth more to a carrier than a rookie driver. Why Experience Pays More TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company d...
2024-11-22
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Inward Facing Camera Survey
Inward Facing Camera Survey. Would you drive for a company that has inward facing cameras? TalkCDL conducted a nationwide survey and the results were not a surprise. However the comments were a blast and we thought you would enjoy what the drivers had to say. Massachusetts is set to allow a Spanish speaking CDL Test The state is now conducting its CDL knowledge test in other languages than the standard English test. MA currently has a mandatory English only driving test. Tune in and hear TalkCDL Trucking Podcast break this controversy topic down. Inward Facing Camera Survey TAB Bank – Helping Tru...
2024-11-18
48 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Inward Facing Camera Survey
Inward Facing Camera Survey. Would you drive for a company that has inward facing cameras? TalkCDL conducted a nationwide survey and the results were not a surprise. However the comments were a blast and we thought you would enjoy what the drivers had to say. Massachusetts is set to allow a Spanish speaking CDL Test The state is now conducting its CDL knowledge test in other languages than the standard English test. MA currently has a mandatory English only driving test. Tune in and hear TalkCDL Trucking Podcast break this controversy topic down. Inward Facing Camera Survey TAB Bank – Helping Tru...
2024-11-18
48 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Hypocrisy In Trucking
Hypocrisy In Trucking. Have you noticed, in the trucking industry, there is allot of hypocrites? From shippers to receivers to trucking companies, there is plenty of hypocrisy. They say one thing and do another. They fire a truck driver for stealing and then steal themselves. They punish you when you run over on your hours and then ask you to run over on your hours. New Jersey Town Punishes all truckers. Recently a town in New Jersey enacted a law, they punishes truckers, if they park on certain street, the same street they have been allowed to park on for...
2024-11-10
37 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Hypocrisy In Trucking
Hypocrisy In Trucking. Have you noticed, in the trucking industry, there is allot of hypocrites? From shippers to receivers to trucking companies, there is plenty of hypocrisy. They say one thing and do another. They fire a truck driver for stealing and then steal themselves. They punish you when you run over on your hours and then ask you to run over on your hours. New Jersey Town Punishes all truckers. Recently a town in New Jersey enacted a law, they punishes truckers, if they park on certain street, the same street they have been allowed to park on for...
2024-11-10
37 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
The Jeff Burkhardt Interview
The Jeff Burkhardt Interview. If you haven't heard of Jeff Burkhardt, you will know him after this sit down. We asked Jeff about many issues in the trucking industry. Autonomous Trucks? What did Jeff say in this meeting the future holds for the American Truck Driver. Marijuana in the trucking industry? Jeff gave us his take on this controversial topic. Tune in and hear Troy and Ruthann, as they fire some tough questions at Mr. Burkhardt. The Jeff Burkhardt Interview TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market...
2024-10-28
1h 02
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Top Ten Toughest Trucking Jobs
Top Ten Toughest Trucking Jobs. Do you know which trucking job is considered the toughest? Well we have the answer. We came up with our own way of choosing. Our selections were judged by the following categories. Risk/danger, Stress of job and Physicalness. The number one had a total of 28 point. Tune into TalkCDL Trucking Podcast and hear the results. New Sponsor Be sure and check out our new sponsor TAB Bank. They offer Invoice Factoring, Cash Flow Solutions and much more, of you're in the trucking industry. Whether you're a trucking company or a truck driver, no job...
2024-07-02
44 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Mess With A Semi-Truck & Get Dead
Mess With A Semi-Truck & Get Dead. Will all Non-Trucking People please give me your undivided attention? This weekly message goes out to all those people driving 4 wheelers that, Brake check, Cut off, sneak around and that don't pay attention the the 70 foot wall coming down the road. We felt obligated to start warning not only truckers but also non-truckers. There are entire too many non-commercial drivers that are getting themselves hurt or killed. So tune in this week and hear all about what "you" are doing wrong. Mess With A Semi-Truck & Get Dead Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to b...
2024-06-16
38 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Older Drivers & Discrimination
Older Drivers & Discrimination. The unwritten rule in trucking is sad. Most carriers won't talk about it but it exists everywhere. Discrimination! True stuff. Did you know that many carriers have an age maximum they go by. It is unwritten but it is there. Most carriers go by the magic number of 70 years of age. What am I talking about? Most carriers and their insurance companies are scared of older drivers. Most look at older drivers as, a possible heart attack behind the wheel. Drivers that are older, tend to need more maintenance. Doctor visits which also means less productive. Older...
2024-05-19
34 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Poop Ap Plus Preventable Accidents
Poop Ap Plus Preventable Accidents. Have you heard of the Poop Ap? Oh yeah, there is an ap that tracks your track, haha! We thought it would be the perfect ap for you over-the -road truckers Preventable Accidents What really is considered preventable? Tune into this weeks podcast and hear what will surprise you. Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only an ap on your phone Drivewyze for Android users National Carriers is hiring students, solos, teams and lease purchase driver Driving tests.org for solos and Driving tests.org for corporate guarantees you will pass y...
2024-05-13
43 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Ice Pick Bandit Is Getting Brazen
Ice Pick Bandit Is Getting Brazen. This last victim marks the 15th semi truck with flat tires. Thats right, the ice pick bandit is back. Seems Georgia is his favorite place to attack. Once again, an unaware trucker had his tires destroyed while sleeping on an off ramp on Interstate 75 in Georgia. The Ice Pick Bandit has moved on from flattening tires to cutting brake lines. That's right, the bandit has gotten more brazen. He has now marked himself as "attempted murder'. After all, when you cut the brakes of a semi truck, you are risking death, so murder will...
2024-04-21
29 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
OOIDA Interview Speed Limiters Is It Happening
OOIDA Interview Speed Limiters Is It Happening. Wow, we sat down at the Louisville Truck Show, with George O'Connor from the OOIDA. We asked him about the speed limiters. His answers are ones you have to hear. We also talked about autonomous semi trucks. Does the OOIDA or the Owner Operators Independent Association support or appose the driverless trucks? Tune in and hear it all. OOIDA Interview Speed Limiters Is It Happening Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only an ap on your phone Drivewyze for Android users National Carriers is hiring students, solos, teams and...
2024-03-22
32 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truckers Avoid These States For Fines
Truckers Avoid These Truckers Avoid These States For Fines. Would you like to know which states have the heaviest fines? Truck Drivers should avoid speeding in these states. Some states are worse than other. We have the top ten states that have the heaviest fines for truckers. Tune in to TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Trucker Had Heart Attack A truck driver was found dead on the side of the road. The driver suffered from a heart attack. So what advice should I give drivers? Should truckers start exercising and get in shape? I doubt they will. But we have some great...
2024-03-03
38 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
States With The Most Bottlenecks
States With The Most Bottlenecks. This will surprise you. We have a list of the states with the most bottlenecked areas. You will not believe this. Just when you thought you knew it all, this list pops up. Tune in and hear all about it on this weeks episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only an ap on your phone Drivewyze for Android users National Carriers is hiring students, solos, teams and lease purchase driver Driving tests.org for solos and Driving tests.org for corporate guarantees you will pass your C...
2024-02-24
38 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Bad Lease Purchases What To Know
Bad Lease Purchases What To Know. Have you ever leased to own a semi truck? Did you get a title? Did you get to the end of the lease? Was it a nightmare? These questions and more are the FMCSA looking to hear about. Write to TalkCDL trucking Podcast at Troy@TalkCDL.com and tell us about it. Tune into they weeks episode and hear all about it. Is California actually doing something good? There are some people in charge on the west coast, that are trying to protect truckers jobs. They are trying to block the powers to be...
2024-02-17
45 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Top 20 Carriers to Work For
Top 20 Carriers to Work For. Are you working for a top 20 carrier? Check out this weeks episode and find out if you are. We have a list, voted by drivers who they say are the best. From Dry Van to Flatbed to Reefer, we got the scoop for you. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Top 20 Carriers to Work For Did the Convoy make it to the Border? Tune in and hear what happened to the convoy. Did they make it or did they not? Listen in to this weeks episode of TalkCDL trucking Podcast. Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass w...
2024-02-10
47 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Black Ice 5 Deadliest States
Black Ice 5 Deadliest States. Have you driven on black ice? If you have then you know you should not be on the roads if black ice is present. Sometimes called "clear ice", black ice can fool the best drivers out there. It is the cause of many accidents including deaths every year. Black Ice is more common in the early morning hours. Is is found many times near large bodies of water. When driving on black ice, a driver has no control. The recommended speed for black ice is 10mph or less. The following 5 states are the deadliest for black...
2024-01-13
51 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Mr. Brownstone Interview
Mr. Brownstone Interview. Did you know that there are many truck drivers on heroin? Did you know these same drivers are driving on Americas roads? That's right, truckers that are high, are coming to a highway near you. This country has a problem. The problem is called drugs. Many people including truckers are hooked on drugs. This does not stop them from driving dangerous tractor-trailers down the road. Down the road and next to your family. How do we fix this problem? The clear house house is a program enacted by the government to get bad truckers off the road...
2023-11-19
33 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Wrong Turn
Wrong Turn. Have you ever made a wrong turn? Have you made that turn in a semi truck? This week we discussed how a driver can turn his life upside down with one wrong turn. You all have heard about the driver that turn down the wrong street and hit a bridge, right? Well, have you heard about the driver that made a wrong turn and ended up in jail for seven months? Tune in to this weeks episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast and hear this crazy story. Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only a...
2023-09-10
54 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
New Way Truckers Can Protect Themselves
New Way Truckers Can Protect Themselves. Just in, truckers can now sign up for free alerts from PSP. A tuck driver can now see his personal report as it changes. This includes a moving violation or even a warning that has been added by law enforcement. This can be good or bad for each trucker. Depending on what has been added to this report, it can be to a truck drivers advantage. To find out what your PSP report says, click here and log in. Hiding your work history is getting harder and harder for truckers who have been terminated...
2023-06-18
42 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Don’t Leave Home Upset or Fighting
Don't Leave Home Upset or Fighting. If you ask Anny, she will tell you why it is important to leave home on a good note. She will also tell you why she says that. You just never know if you will see each other again. Many people this past year lost someone they love. Unfortunately they were fighting and walked away on a bad note. Only to find out they other half died before they could apologize. This is something very hard to live down. Most people will be sad the rest of their lives. 2 arrested after their semi was...
2023-06-11
48 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Respect Your CDL
Respect Your CDL. A Truck Driver recently went to pick up his first load. Instead, he pick-up a prostitute. That job did not end well. Learn your lesson drivers. Just because it's easy to get a job, does not mean we should disrespect our CDL's Hydrogen Semi trucks You do remember the Hindenburg tragedy, right? We asked the question, why would you make hydrogen semi trucks? The past has proven this is a danger. Will see what the future holds when they finally make the road loaded with these moving bombs. Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh s...
2023-04-09
51 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Live from The Louisville Truck Show
Live from The Louisville Truck Show. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast was on scene at the Louisville Truck Show. We wanted to thank everyone that came out to say hi. We had a great time and will be bringing you some exciting videos, podcasts and much more. Drivewyze for IOS users, allows you to bypass weigh stations using only an ap on your phone Drivewyze for Android users National Carriers is hiring students, solos, teams and lease purchase driver Driving tests.org for solos and Driving tests.org for corporate guarantees you will pass your Class A Kamions FREE Break Even Calculator Click He...
2023-04-03
00 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Wrongful Arrest could happen To You
Trucker Wrongful Arrest could happen To You. A trucker was awarded a settlement recently for a wrongful arrest. A trucker was delivering at a popular supermarket when he parked and went inside. He then ordered some food and proceeded to walk around back to make his delivery. What happened next could happen to anyone. Do law enforcement officers understand the laws they are suppose to enforce? Find out on the next episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. The economy is tanking and the trucking industry is not safe Rates are down, fuel is high and productivity is no where to be...
2023-03-19
1h 00
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Flip Flop Truckers & Mountain Grades Explained
Flip Flop Truckers & Mountain Grades Explained. Are you a truck driver? Do you wear flip Flops while driving your semi truck? If you do, then you don't want to miss the next episode of TalkCDL trucking Podcast We sat down and talked about the argument that has been going on. That argument is all about flip flops on truckers. Some say its illegal, some say it shows no class but what do you say? Do you agree truckers should be able to drive with whatever shoe attire they choose? Or do you believe a trucker should look a certain part...
2023-02-26
56 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Drowsy Driving is Deadly
Drowsy Driving is Deadly. A truck driver recently was convicted of vehicular manslaughter. He was not driving while impaired from alcohol or drugs. He was not driving erratic or reckless. His guilt? He was driving while tired. To put it simple, he should have been in bed instead of driving a tractor trailer that night. Driving drowsy is a term used in the courts when the driver of any vehicle fails to take themselves off the road due to being tired beyond safe driving. This pertains to not only CL drivers but also the motoring public. You are the captain...
2023-02-19
47 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Stop Picking Up Them Hitchhikers Schneider
Stop Picking Up Them Hitchhikers Schneider. Does your company allow hitchhikers in the truck? I wonder if Schneider National does? In this hilarious episode, we find Schneider National, one of the biggest carriers, giving a stranger a ride. Was this allowed? Does Schneider have a policy about hitchhikers? Tune into TalkCDL Trucking Podcast this week and hear the funny ending to this segment. Is it important to get your drivers home for the holidays? How important is it to get your drivers home? Will a driver quit their job if they do not get home for days they consider important...
2023-01-08
41 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Snitches Get Stitches
Snitches Get Stitches. There is a law on the books of New York City. It's not a new law but one that has been around since 2018. It is the "snitch' law. How does it work you ask? Citizens of New York hunt for semi-trucks that are idling their motors. They must video the truck for longer than the 3 minutes a trucker is allowed to idle. They then report the trucker and boom, they get paid. This may sound crazy but it is a very true law on. the books. One New Yorker reportedly made over $60, 000 in 2021. Imagine that, a trucker...
2022-11-20
47 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Vengeance On The Road
Vengeance On The Road. Recently a trucker took out his own vengeance on a trucking company. A driver started burning semi trucks that belonged to Swift transportation. In all, 25 semi trucks were torched. Im not sure what this 64 year old trucker was thinking but he was on a roll. You would think that there was cameras watching. Sometimes a criminal is beyond thinking. Tune in to this weeks podcast and hear how this irate truck driver was caught. AB5 uses a test called "the ABC" test (A) The work is done without the direction and control of the employer (B...
2022-10-16
40 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
6 Trucker Myths
6 Trucker Myths. There are many myths about different professions and truckers are no different when it comes to having false legends about them. Tune in this week and hear some of the many things, people have wrongly claimed about truckers. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Write to us is you are wanting to appear on the show. Tell us what you would like to talk about in your email. Make sure you leave your phone number. Our contact information is as follows. Troy@TalkCDL.com or Ruthan@TalkCDL.com Please visit our sponsors at the following addresses. Drivewyze for iPhone is a...
2022-09-18
46 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truckers Choice The 5 Best Scenic Routes
Truckers Choice The 5 Best Scenic Routes. Will you agree with a group of truckers on their choice ofnthe 5 best routes in the country? Let us know what you favorite roads are in the United States. Truckers Trucker claims He had a tire blow out A truck driver that was in an accident told authorities his front tire had a blow out. The unmentioned trucker hit two parked cars on the side of a highway after what he claims was not his fault. After authorities viewed his inward facing dash cam, it told a different story. The trucker in question fell...
2022-04-04
53 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
High Schoolers now have Trucking Class
High Schoolers now have Trucking Class. We recently sat down and interviewed a teacher from Patterson High School in Patterson California. Along with David Dein, Teacher, Instructor and former Trucker himself, he was joined by Lindsey Trent, President of the Next Generation In Trucking Association. Mentor to Trucking. Back in the day when a man could teach his grandson or his own child how to drive a tractor trailer, he could also help him get a job driving for a living. But today it is allot different. Insurance companies rule the industry and dictate who can drive. Having a mentor...
2021-11-14
53 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
When Truckers attack truckers
WHEN TRUCKERS ATTACK TRUCKERS. A truck driver pulls in the wrong way at a truck stop. Another truck driver is coming out of the truck stop where the first driver is trying to pull in. Words are exchanged and both men get out of their trucks. More words are said and one driver retrieves a sword from his truck, swinging it at the first driver. One man is in the hospital and one man goes to jail. In another incident, two truckers are at a receiver. They get into an argument. One man is dead and the other is in...
2021-11-07
46 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Semi vs Train plus Trucker Stuff
SEMI VS TRAIN PLUS TRUCKER STUFF. A trucker was convicted on 27 counts that killed four people in a horrible wreck in Colorado. CDLLife is running an article about Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, a truck driver that is facing allot of prison time when he is sentenced. To read the entire article please head on over to CDL-Life and enjoy. Trucker Stuff This week on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast, Ruthann and Troy talked about everything from the all battery Freight Liner fleet to a semi truck that was stuck on a Railroad track. Ultimately the semi truck lost. Some how the video was...
2021-10-18
39 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Advice An Interview with miss Eugenia
TRUCKING ADVICE AN INTERVIEW WITH MISS EUGENIA. We sat down in the studio and spoke to Eugenia Kogen. She is an aspiring truck driver. This 23 year old female future driver is full of sass and plenty of spunk. Eugenia lives in the great state of New Jersey and is looking forward to joining a Missouri based trucking company for her training to obtain her Class A CDL. Troy and Ruthann had allot of fun with Miss Kogen, talking about her future. She revealed to us that she plans on becoming and over the road driver and from the sound of...
2021-10-03
45 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
5 Dumbest Driving Positions
5 DUMBEST DRIVING POSITIONS. How many people actually drive in the right sitting position? From what you see driving down the road, there is not many that have great driving etiquette! We have the top five bad positions to sit in while operating a vehicle, so tune in. Driving is dangerous enough, but when you sit in the wrong position, you can increase you odds in being injured when in a crash. There are many positions people choose to sit in while driving and most are out of pure habit. In this episode, we discussed the right way and the wrong...
2021-08-08
41 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Child Molester Offers Free Rides In Semi
CHILD MOLESTER OFFERS FREE RIDES IN SEMI. 59-year-old Travis Wayne Vavra lured young children into his tractor-trailer for a chance to see the country on an adventure. He did this by pretending to be a person that cares about our youths and wanting to give children a chance to travel at his expense. He posted attractive posters and fliers at which he transported minors from Texas to California and as far north as Wisconsin to Illinois. During these trips he sexually assaulted a 9 year old, which lasted a very long period. Prior to the period of May of 2015 to June...
2021-07-11
52 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Sam Legg Trucker & Killer
SAM LEGG TRUCKER & KILLER. Sam Legg has been sitting in a mental institution since the early part of 2019. He was deemed unfit to stand trial for the many murders he has been accused of. In fact officials have termed him has being a schizophrenia. Legg has been linked to several slayings across the country by DNA and America is waiting for him to be judged by a jury of his peers. Sam Legg started his reign of terror in the late 80's into the early 90's where he has been linked to two other murders committed in both Mahoning County...
2021-07-04
26 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Top 25 Death Roads in America
TOP 25 DEATH ROADS IN AMERICA. To determine which road in America is the deadliest, the data must show the highest deaths per distance per road. The article which American Trucker Magazine posted recently, shows the number one road at one death per mile on the winning road. Most roads like Interstate 10 in Santa Monica , CA to Jacksonville FL which is 2,460 miles is netting .597 deaths per mile or a little over 1 death per 2 miles. Most of the roads are in that 1 death per mile, which is dealt enough. But the number one road in America is showing a whopping 1.134 deaths per...
2021-06-16
1h 07
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truck Stops Ripping Off Truckers
TRUCK STOPS RIPPING OFF TRUCKERS. Does America even know what truck drivers are charged for just a bottle of soda at a truck stop? For that matter, do ordinary people know what a truck driver is charged just for every day items that he/she may need? Truckers are many times held hostage by a truck stop. They have no where else to park and shop at an every day normal grocery store, so they are forced to pay truck stop prices. Johnny Acid recently went in to a truck stop to buy a bottle of head n shoulders. The...
2021-06-07
37 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
States with the rudest drivers
STATES WITH THE RUDEST DRIVERS. This week on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast we discussed the top 10 states with the rudest drivers. These were based on drivers that failed to yield, failed to stop at a stop sign and most of the very preventable tickets one gets when blatantly ignoring a traffic sign. Which state was number one? Well Virginia of course, but you will have to watch the latest podcast by TalkCDL to hear the rest of the list. Why hasn't there been any new trucking shows BJ and the Bear, White Line Fever, Smokey and the Bandit and many other...
2021-05-05
39 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Ripping off your own company
RIPPING OFF YOUR OWN COMPANY. There is a growing rate of drivers that are stealing from their own company. Some are doing whats called "Padding the fuel card"! The way the scam works is, a driver finds a small truck stop that will work the scam with them. The clerk behind the counter runs an extra amount of cash on the card (which never goes in the tank) and then they split to booty. But beware drivers, sooner or later your company will figure it out, they always do. Either your fuel mileage is not adding up or something subtle...
2021-04-26
39 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Back In The Day
TRUCKING BACK IN THE DAY. There was a time when trucking meant something to everyone at every trucking company. When a new employee was hired, they were required to go on a trip with a trucker. The plan was to make everyone appreciate what the trucker had to go through on a daily basis. If you never drove a big truck before, you were going to know how is felt to be a truck driver, before becoming an employee in the office. This helped most employees, new to trucking, understand what it was like to be away from home and...
2021-04-19
32 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truckers becoming human traffic
TRUCKERS BECOMING HUMAN TRAFFIC. In a recent article by Freightwaves, they ran a report in a trucker that was lured from a foreign country to work in the USA. Once here the trucker alleges he was forced to work illegal hours, ultimately risking his safety and others not he road. The trucker also stated that he was lured with promises of big paychecks but was only paid a fraction of what he was told he would receive. This type of "human trafficking" is different than the "norm", being a person is not held against their will but with other tactics...
2021-03-29
37 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
18 Year old Truckers & Electric Semi’s
18 YEAR OLD TRUCKERS & ELECTRIC SEMI'S. There is now proposed legislation that would allow 18 to 20 year old CDL holder cross state lines.There has been for a long time, 49 states that allow an 18 yearly man or woman, to get their CDL (Commercial drivers license) and driver intrastate only. But with the driver shortage and new safety rules that would apply to these young wanna-be drivers, it is making to sense to allow a new bread of drivers on Americas highways and interstates. The rules that will apply are as follows. It will start with a two-step program of additional training that...
2021-03-15
54 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Johnny Acid and Fort Worth Tx
TRUCKER JOHNNY ACID AND Fort Worth TX. Yeah that's right, Johnny Acid is officially a trucker. Sounds scary doesn't it? We caught up with Johnny for a quick interview and he hasn't changed one bit. Johnny is still Johnny and if you have sensitive ears, then you might want to skip this interview. We talked to the vulgar Johnny Acid about his new career and some of the antics he has gotten himself into. Tune into this weeks podcast and hear what the notorious Johnny Acid had to say. Deadly 100 plus vehicle pile up in Fort Worth TX. This past...
2021-02-14
54 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking stuff and Amazon
Trucking Stuff and Amazon. It looks like Amazon is trying to create its own trucking company by increasing their Owner Operators. Amazon plans to ad hundred's of independent contractors in the hopes they will in turn create their own small trucking companies with in Amazon. Amazon is hoping and banking on a larger trucking business within the Amazon company hauling exclusively for Amazon only. In this writer's opinion they will have to step map to the plate and reach into their deep pockets. Recruiting truck drivers these days is a task and a half itself and if you are going...
2021-02-08
36 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Concerns
Trucker Concerns. Truck drivers concerns are on the rise in the industry. Truck drivers are concerned about a few things above the rest. One of those concerns is autonomous trucks. Truckers are starting to fear for their futures and rightly so. Self driving trucks are reported to be coming along faster than originally thought. A truck driver with no more skill than driving across country for a living could be seeing their last generation of human piloted tractor-trailers. If the filthy rich have their way, truck drivers will be a thing of the past. On the trucking podcast we talked...
2021-01-27
41 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Company Fight
TRUCKING COMPANY FIGHT. It looks like a feud between customer and trucking company is heading for a show down. Prior to Loves Furniture filing of bankruptcy, Penske Logistics filed a suit and asserts that Loves was in financial difficulty for several weeks toward the end of 2020, and it was denied access to merchandise that could’ve been seized in response to non-payment. It appears that each blame each other for problems and is heating up for a battle in court. After Penske provided services, Loves started having trouble paying the bill. The total due was over 1.5 million dollars (Im saying th...
2021-01-19
42 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
A look at 2020’s crazy events in trucking
A look at 2020's crazy events in trucking A LOOK AT 2020'S CRAZY EVENTS IN TRUCKING. In 2020 there were crazy things that happened in trucking and TalkCDL Trucking podcast was there to tell the story. The trucking industry seen many violent incidents and one that comes to mind is the Fedex driver that dragged a protester to his death. We were all witness to that crazy night when protesters seemed to scare a truck driver while surrounding his rig. Just like any other man, the Fedex diver drove off slowly not knowing a man was caught in his drive wheels...
2021-01-07
34 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Semi Truck Theft & Murdered Truckers
SEMI TRUCK THEFT & MURDERED TRUCKERS. Semi truck theft averages more than 20 stolen trailers per day just in the United States alone. California, Texas, Florida, Georgia and New Jersey lead the nation with the highest numbers of theft. California alone registers over 1700 stolen trailers a year. It coast tax payers in the billions and it doesn't seem to be coming to an end. Thieves know that one quick grab can yield them upwards of a million dollars depending on the cargo in each trailer. Among the favorite targets of would-be truck thieves food, electronics and pharmaceuticals. The majority of semi truck...
2020-12-13
49 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking’s white elephant and stuff
TRUCKING'S WHITE ELEPHANT AND STUFF. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast is a trucking podcast for the trucking industry. If you are. trucker running down that windy road and in need of some company, turn us on. We talk mainly about the trucking industry and the crazy truckers that make it up. Tune in and laugh with us or perhaps learn a few things. We will be here every week with a new episode and we hope you enjoy it so much that you will tell your friends. Wives and Family all are welcome All humans are welcome to tune in to the...
2020-10-12
40 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Rocks Thrown from bridges & KW Trucks
ROCKS THROWN FROM BRIDGES & KW TRUCKS. It's happening again, rocks and other objects are being thrown from over passes. Truck drivers recently have reported being attacked by people throwing objects at moving vehicles including semi trucks and all automobiles. No suspect have been named as of yet but being the incidents have happened on numerous interstates, mainly in the southeastern part if the US, police and other law enforcement's are hot on the trail and are hoping for an arrest soon. If you are driving on any interstate you should proceed with all caution. If you suspect anyone or may...
2020-09-07
44 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Is Trucking Getting Better
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Is Trucking getting better? In the present times and considering everything that has happened in the United Staes, it does seem that the trucking industry is not where it needs to be. Recent reports are saying that employment has grown in the industry. This report might be due to the fact that the recent stimulus package for unemployment has ended. Many drivers had waited till July 31st to see if they would receive an extension on their benefits. Flash forward two weeks...
2020-08-10
37 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Stuff with TalKCDL
Trucking Stuff. This week on the show we talked about a cat that traveled in a Peterbilt from Canada to North Dakota. The cat was a stowaway on board a truckers semi. When the truck driver conducted a daily inspection of his rig, he found the black cat named "spooky". Jack Shao an active trucker called the phone number on the kitties collar and the rest was history. The phone call went to a veterinarian which in turn went right to the cats owner. A happy ending for the felines family. We also highlighted some issues for truck drivers drug...
2020-07-27
45 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
The Brotherhood of Trucking
Meet the hosts of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast The brotherhood of trucking. This week on TalkCDL. We spoke about the brotherhood of trucking. The brotherhood exists if you are part of it. If you stop to help a trucker that needs you then you are part of the brotherhood. If you dont stop if you can, then you are not part of the brotherhood, Period! https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2020/07/18/police-active-investigation-275-avoid-area/5465233002/http://aii.transportation.org/Documents/wrong_way_driving_ntsb_report.pdfTrucking Quaaludes & RiotersCB’s plus Troy solved the parking problem, Yay Trucking News The brotherhood of trucking In th...
2020-07-20
40 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Quaaludes & Rioters
Trucking Quaaludes & Rioters. This week on TalkCDL we covered many topics. Of course everything is about trucking. We spoke about quaaludes. Do you remember this drug from way back? It has been a long time since it has been mentioned in fact maybe since the early 90's. At one time quaaludes were the downer that most druggies used to bring them down but since has been long forgotten. Until now. A trucker in Africa was caught trying to hide a bag in the woods before an inspection. He was later apprehended and searched. Come to find out he had a...
2020-07-13
1h 10
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truckers are time travelers
Meet the hosts of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Truckers are time travelers. Imagine if you will, a life on the road. A life filled with travel and moments that are held in our memories. We can reflect back to many parts in time and our minds make us able to travel through time. As truck drivers we have something most occupations do not offer. We have so many precious moments that can take us away and lift us up in great spirits. This he average person might gather time like a trucker but once a year when they go on vacation...
2020-07-06
28 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Sick of Trucking News
Sick of trucking news. Lately the news in trucking is just down right depressing. All you hear is how unsafe it is to go into cities and how there is no freight. Just recently a few truck drivers made the headlines just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. A trucker in Minnesota was surprised as he came around a turn and discovered a mob on a bridge he had to cross. This of course being a surprise, conduced the driver as he started across the bridge. The rioters approached the driver in an aggressive manor which...
2020-06-23
39 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
TRUCKERS WON'T DELIVER TO COPLESS CITIES
Truckers won't deliver to copless cities. Truckers from all over the country are weighing in on the possibility of cites that are defunding the police and they are saying they will not take loads to such places. Truckers have it tough enough without having the law on their side. The title "truck driver" is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in america, so having no protection would take that to an all new level. Imagine if you will a truck driver delivering a load to a lawless city? Now imagine the the statistics of robberies, muggings and even murders...
2020-06-15
58 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truckers StArting A Fleet
Truckers starting a fleet. Many trucking companies have started with on truck. We call them "one truck chuck". But many of these owner operators have figured out a way to go from a one truck operation to a mega carrier in the industry. CDLLife did a story on Erb Transport. A company that was founded in 1959 with a single dump truck. Erb Transport has grown from one truck operation to a a company that now employs over 1500 employees. This is the result of what can happen if you keep moving forward and work hard. Many companies such as Erb Transport...
2020-05-10
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
D.O.T. Gives Advice To Truckers & D.O.T.
D.O.T. GIVES ADVICE TO TRUCKERS & D.O.T.. Recently a truck driver was pulled over in Massachusetts with a faulty wheel on his semi truck. He was missing several lug nuts which is a hazard. He was put out of service and out of danger. There has been several accidents in the past few years involving loose wheels on tractor-trailers. When a wheel breaks free from a moving rig, it can cause major damage and even be deadly. In August of 2019 a truck driver on Interstate 75 lost a set of tandem wheels that traveled across the medium and...
2020-04-26
1h 04
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Truckers Crazy Driving Record
Truckers Crazy Driving Record. Recently we spoke with a driver that confessed to having a few more tickets than the average. He told us he had upwards of 20 moving violations. As crazy as it may sound, he was serious about his Motor Vehicle Record. Truck Driver with too many violations risk having their Commercial Drivers License suspended for a period. When a truck driver accumulates certain violations he is also eliminating himself from obtaining a good driving job . Tickets such as "following too close", Unsafe Lane Change" and speeding tickets that are 15MPH or more over the posted speed limit...
2020-04-20
51 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Tax Service advice to Truck Drivers
Trucker tax service, advice to truck drivers. It's tax time and for trucking industry, as with other industries, we should look to the experts to help with our yearly taxes. For company drivers and owner operators, finding someone that knows how to save and file taxes properly can be hard. Fortunately for truckers, the is a tax preparer called Trucker tax service. Owned and operated by Jim O'Donnell for 12 years. Jim sat down with us to answer some though questions about how he is better than the competition on saving money for truckers. Jim told us how the bigger tax...
2020-03-15
53 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker gets caught in an FBI Sting
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. TRUCKER GETS CAUGHT IN AN FBI STING . A trucker from Tennessee was arrested after he traveled to Georgia to meet what he thought was an under aged child. According to authorities Seth Weidemann used the internet to try to exploit a vulnerable child for sexual gratification. According to authorities Weidemann began communicating with an undercover agent in January of 2019, thinking he was talking to an 11-year-old girl. Weidemann sent multiple messages trying to meet with the minor for sex. Unbeknownst to him...
2020-02-11
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Murder On the Dock, The Thomas Hartman Story
A truck driver is in prison and a dock manager is dead. That was the result of an impatient trucker trying to get unloaded before his appointment. Truck driver Timothy Saunders got into an argument with Thomas Hartman in May of 2019 and it would change their lives forever. The result was Saunders pointing a gun at Hartman and pulling the trigger. One family has lost a member forever and another family will have to watch their loved one grow very old behind bars. This story is the result of an ongoing problem in the trucking industry. An ongoing problem in...
2020-02-03
1h 03
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Director tom Turns Trucking Interview Around
Director Tom Turns Trucking Interview Around. We sat down with a Hollywood director to talk about his thoughts on trucking and he turned the interview around on us. Instead of asking questions, Tom Kramer, a Hollywood director turned the tables on hosts Troy and Ruthann Austin. Tom quickly took over the show and conducted his own interview, asking Troy and Ruthann personal questions of their trucking life. Tune into this weeks podcast and enjoy the fun. DIRECTOR TOM TURNS TRUCKING INTERVIEW AROUND TalkCDL Trucking Podcast TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim...
2020-01-27
51 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucker Booting Scam – Know The Law
Trucker Booting Scam - Know The Law. All across the country there is a new scam going on. Tow companies are setting up illegal booting traps. Unaware to the property owner, illegal tow companies will set signs on parking lots that say "No Semi Truck Parking". In many cases the signs are hidden and not well lit. When an unsuspecting trucker pulls in to the empty parking lot for a few hours of rest, the trap is sprung. Many time the signs might be quickly installed after the trucker has already laid down for some sleep. Then comes the knock...
2020-01-20
45 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Stats and Those Governing Truckers
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Trucking Stats and Those Governing Truckers. This week on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast, Ruthann and Troy talked about some statistics in the trucking industry. How many peoplemmake up the trucking industry? Its many. How much money is the trucking industry worth? Wait till you hear the number. They spoke about these topics and many other stats that cover trucking. The Trucking Law Makers TRUCKING STATS AND THOSE GOVERNING TRUCKERS. Ever wonder who makes up the rules that truck drivers have to abide by...
2020-01-03
37 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
2019 Trucking Companies Gone + Shots Fired
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.2019 Trucking Companies Gone + Shots Fired. There were too many trucking companies that went out of business in 2019 to count. Citing lack of fright because of trade wars, many carriers found themselves searching for freight. With lack of freight came lower rates and from there they started tumbling. Celadon Trucking was the largest but they issues went far beyond lack of freight!. Celadon was founded in 1985 by Steve Russell, a former executive with Ford, RCA and Hertz Truck and Equipment. It began with 50...
2019-12-31
43 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Australian Trucker Gary with TalkCDL
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Australian Trucker Gary with TalkCDL in the studio for a chat about trucking life in Australia. Gary Reynolds recently called in to talk about his adventures in the outback. In Australia truckers have many similarities and also some differences. For example Australian truck drivers also have to log their hours of driving. They are however, not obligated to use ELD's. Australian truck drivers, like American truck drivers, drive Kenworth's, Western Stars and Freight Liners. Peterbilt's are not a common truck as in...
2019-12-25
1h 06
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking A Young Boy’s Dream
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Trucking A Young Boy's Dream. Driving a tractor-trailer for a living for most is a job but for some a dream. A young boy worked in his grandfathers garage greasing rigs and changing tires. Traveling up and down the highways in Pennsylvania in his pap's cabover, he fell in love with trucking! He would go onto learn many things from that old man. Respect, skills and safety would top the list. Howard "Jute" Heffner was his that old mans name and he...
2019-12-06
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Perverts in Trucking
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Perverts In Trucking. An Arkansas based trucking company owner has been arrested. He is accused of some of the most vile things on the planet. Among rape and patronizing a victim of human trafficking he is also charged with sexual indecency with a child and thats according to police records. According to records Hugh O. Daniels, 73, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, “paid to rape” two teenage girls, ages 14 and 16, who were victims of sex trafficking. This all happened at the Bel-Air Motel and...
2019-11-01
35 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Negligence & Trucking Insurance
TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. NEGLIGENCE & TRUCKING INSURANCE. Recently we spoke with Corey from Utah, a trucking insurance expert. Corey explained to TalkCDL why trucking companies cost themselves unnecessary large amounts of money. Trucking companies fail to put in place policies that will catch those unwanted unexpected mishaps that should have been caught with a simple inspection. Inspections by drivers NEGLIGENCE & TRUCKING INSURANCE. If trucking companies would implement inspection but offer incentives they would save money. As sure as God made green little apple, a truck will...
2019-10-07
55 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Company Buys Trucking Company
Subtle to Loud Most changes will be very little in the beginning. As time goes on it is inevitable that Millis falls in line with the new mothership. Drivers that work for Millis may come to find out that their health care will change. All changes are going to be based on the motherships financial decisions. For example, Millis driver may enjoy more vacation weeks than the current Heartland drivers. That is sure to change over time. Another example is dedicated runs. I have talked to many drivers that have gone through these same changes. Drivers that are normally on...
2019-09-22
42 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Diesel – Your Trailer is coming around Trucker
All about Trucking What is Black Ice? Black ice is a thin coat of glazed ice on a surface. And it isn't black – it's actually clear, but it takes on a dark colouring from the pavement below it. Because it is so thin, it is often invisible to the human eye. Black ice can form in many ways but the most common way is from melting snow on or beside the road. Thus, ice is most slippery when temperatures are near freezing (26-32F) and is much less slippery when temperatures reach the single digits and below. So if the air temperature is just...
2019-08-27
18 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
When a Trucker Kills
All about Trucking Many Truckers will go to jail All about Trucking https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/criminal-charges-filed-against-trucker-in-i-465-crash-that-killed-mother-and-her-twinshttps://fox4kc.com/2019/07/15/truck-driver-from-missouri-charged-in-crash-that-killed-woman-2-kids-on-indianapolis-highway/http://talkcdl.com/avoiding-aggressive-drivers-talkcdl/http://talkcdl.com/weekly-wrap-6-10-2018-all-news-all-trucking-talkcdl/http://talkcdl.com/big-carrier-stats-including-fatalities/http://talkcdl.com/diesel-a-truckers-story-of-a-hitchhiker/ Hands Free is the way to go If you are going to be on the road for a living then invest in a safe way to communicate. Blue tooth hands free devices are required by law for truckers to begin with. A trucker is need to a voice activated devices which are safer to use. You...
2019-08-22
42 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Diesel A Truckers Story of a HitchHiker
All about Trucking https://www.truckdrivingjobs.com/faq/truckers-and-hitchhiking-tradition-or-danger.htmlhttp://talkcdl.com/trucker-sleeper-birth-pay/http://talkcdl.com/a-few-trucking-companies-to-avoid/http://talkcdl.com/big-carrier-stats-including-fatalities/http://talkcdl.com/how-cell-phone-tickets-effect-truckers/ Trucker and Hitchhikers Diesel a truckers story of a hitchhiker. Should truck drivers pick up hitch hikers? Is it worth it and can you be fired for it? Truckers normally have a big heart and when they see someone walking we might have a tendency to want to offer a ride. Especially when weather is not so good, we want to help even more. But does your company have a policy of "no hitchhikers"? Or...
2019-08-16
16 min
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
Trucking Company Sues Trucking Company
All about Trucking https://cdllife.com/2019/crst-sued-swift-over-driver-poaching-and-won-15-5-million/https://www.ccjdigital.com/swift-ordered-to-pay-crst-15-million-for-recruiting-drivers-under-contract/http://talkcdl.com/sleep-apnea-does-it-even-matter/http://talkcdl.com/a-few-trucking-companies-to-avoid/http://talkcdl.com/trucker-crash-stats-hos/http://talkcdl.com/trucker-sleeper-birth-pay/ Honor your ink If you are a truck driver and sign a contract with a trucking company then honor your word. If you agree to drive for a carrier for a certain period then you must keep your word. Many drivers have signed an agreement only to break it. When you break your commitment it will not be as easy as you think it might be. Most carriers will...
2019-08-09
30 min