In an Earth shattering episode I discuss why there might not be as many episodes as there have been lately. Also, some automotive news. Ford wants to test a vehicle with no controls on public roads. A Reason we are not on Mars.
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In a McDonaldland Playplace filled lunch break I talk about a McDonald’s manager who is mad that no one shows up. Same problem in trucking. Also, CRST suffers a setback in a case that has been going on for 5 years. The Department of Justice has issued a letter saying that in their opinion what CRST is doing is per se illegal. What CRST trucking does is basically black ball drivers out of the industry by not allowing them to work for other carriers. I knew this wasn’t right now I feel vindicated. I talk about the pitfalls of Turo, UBER, LYFT and any other way you can use your car for business purposes. A Reason we are not on Mars from Nevada.
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In a mile marker extravaganza I discuss mileage pay vs hourly pay. I will tell you why being paid by the hour plus overtime is the only way to get fairly compensated if you are an employee. Over the years truck drivers have been conditioned to accept mileage pay as a way of life but you don’t have to. I dispel the myth that people paid by the hour are lazy. It amazes me that when people ask to simply be paid for their time at work they are looked down upon. As an employee you are taking my time and I expect to get paid for it. I also talk about how to figure your hourly pay for your time.
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In a Peterson Automotive Museum worthy restoration we discuss the recent robbery of jewelry from a Brink’s truck in California. I don’t know if they were wearing a mask but I sure hope so. Better to be safe than sorry when robbing a truck. Also, cars are cute but you shouldn’t be in charge of buying one if you think that. One owner means nothing when buying a used car. A reason we are not on Mars. The weather on Mars.
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In an I Want My MTV spectacular I discuss marriage equality! Brilliant. The American Trucking Association has a Women in Motion thing going. Why is that not a good idea? Discrimination. Is old school trucking better? Yes and no for sure. The Driveri driver cam is here from Netradyne and it is going to give you a gold star. SERIOUSLY. You will coached BY THE CAMERA. No wonder drivers are quitting trucking. VinFast is bringing Vietnamese cars to the US. Not really bring them as much as making them here in the US. A Reason we are not on Mars.
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In a century of excellence episode I discuss the recent KLLM purchase of Quest Trucking. I also did a YouTube video about this. Some current events are up as well like the 10 year old from Ohio in the news. What do we do with the attacker? Walmart buys Canoo vans. A Reason we are not on Mars.
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In a 2-minute wonder episode I discuss KLLM buying Quest. I am sorry about that for all of the Quest drivers. Also, drivers in California protest AB5 so they can keep their jobs that don’t pay anything? What? How is that brilliant?
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In another mind-bending episode I discuss the Uvalde shooting and other issues. In Chicago an 11 year old carjacks a lady with a gun? What? A 73 year old is beaten to death with a road cone by kids as young as 10? What is happening? We discuss Mrs. Jill Biden and breakfast taco land that she lives in. The George Washington bridge is now cashless. About time. Long lines still happen. Car dealers are buying new cars and immediately selling them for a profit to avoid getting in trouble from the manufacturer. Brilliant. Some Canadians EH are mad that they can’t park in a private lot anymore after trashing it like truckers do. They trashed it like a rock star with empty poutine wrappers. A Reason we are not on Mars.
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In this Titanic-era masterpiece I discuss Safe Driver week and what that means. If MJ is illegal here, how can we help someone who is charged with it elsewhere? As-Is means As-Is. Also, if you don’t take an extended warranty expect to have to pay for repairs out of pocket. Period. A Reason we are not on Mars.
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In a gun-free zone episode I discuss the recent events in Highland Park as more information becomes available. I even bring actual facts to the table which I know many people do not like. The gun used was already banned under the strict gun control laws there. Did it help? This Robert Crimo III we know must have had some kind of upbringing. Look at the “mural” on the house! Yikes. How do we stop this? You may not like the answer. Safe driving week is next week so get ready for that. A Tesla crashes into a parked semi at a rest area. How is that possible? I will tell you. A Reason we are not on Mars.
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