In this bonus episode I discuss the issue of technology and the changes that the trucking industry has had since starting in 1988. I think that technology has allowed people who would be marginal at best to enter the industry and bring down the pay and professionalism that we used to have. It used to be cowboys of the highway now it is idiots of the road. What do you think?
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We are back and the world quakes! Today we discuss the Supreme Court and why the best person should get the job. A criminal is killed and no one blames the criminal. A trucking company gives a raise but it should not be celebrated. Illinois will allow you to track road shootings. Nice. Kia has a recall. SUVs make up over 80% of new car sales in the US. Our cars are fat and I will tell you why. A reason we are not on Mars.
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In a longish episode I discuss a conversation I had with a reporter and how you can help. The United Federation of Commercial Drivers is off the ground and rolling. We are in the news in Business Insider and there is more news coming! There is an anti-rollover fifth wheel but I am nervous about it. OSHA withdraws the vaccine mandate and I agree. That is over for now. Diesel is the highest in 5 years and I investigate why. Mid America Truck Show is around the corner, be there! Cadillac makes the Escalade V that no one asked for. Ford Maverick takes no more orders. A Cruise Ship gets arrested. What is the worst muscle car ever of all time? A reason we are not on Mars.
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In this head turning episode I discuss the recent mask issues and how afraid people are. I look into a Florida company shut down but still operating. Will a letter scare them? A mega load is moved in Pennsylvania. KLLM is paying for home time but what does that mean? Ford partners with ADT on Canopy. Winnebago makes an electric RV but the range is so limited it is a no from me. Clark Howard stinks and I will tell you why. A reason we are not on Mars.
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This episode we discuss the new United Federation of Commercial Drivers and what it will do. The value of something is determined by the buyer, or is it? When there is a shortage of something, the value is determined by the seller. Mid America Truck Show is coming up March 24-26. I’ll be there on Saturday. Sign up for the private Facebook group! Blue Comchecks are no longer valid. Get the new green ones. Sony might build a car. 5G is a problem and Rivian has no dealers so where do you get it fixed? A Reason we are not on Mars.
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In what will be considered an episode for the ages I discuss the United Federation of Commercial Drivers and what it can do to change the industry. I was interviewed by Business Insider and I have a link below to that article. Spread it around so they will do more articles to help change trucking. I-81 monitors flat tires. 4M miles in 28 years? Is that possible? Lincoln sells more cars in China than they do in the US now. Amazing. I tell you why. Tesla can’t keep their cars warm in Canada. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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Today I talk about a recent trip to the ER I took with my wife. I tell this story with her permission. Two doctors look at the same scan with different results. Also, the Supreme Court talks about the vax mandate. The Chicago Teacher’s Union is similar to what truck drivers could do if they wanted to. I discuss the new Bugatti Scooter. Really. Also, from today’s headlines we have yet another reason we are not on Mars.
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Today I read from the Declaration of Independence. I-95 and the shutdown is discussed, who is at fault? A driver gets in trouble and his pre-trip could be the key. The safest large carriers are announced. Toyota is the #1 selling brand in the US. The top selling used cars are announced. Pony car wars are back but is a Challenger a pony car? A reason we are not on Mars.
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Welcome to the new year! Today we discuss the passing of Betty White, America’s Grandma. Also, get the shot or don’t but don’t use here in your political crusade. I-95 is closed for accidents and people are mad on social. The Bronco may leak some around its hinges. Why is no one prepared for anything? A Reason we are not on Mars.
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