Monthly Archives: July 2023

The truth of Yellow Freight and why they closed | #147

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Yellow freight closed!  They ceased operations in the last few days.  Yellow, of course, blames the Teamsters Union.  Is that they reason they closed?  Yellow got $700,000,000 dollars from taxpayers just 3 years ago.  Where is that $700 MILLION now?  Plus, let’s take a look at how much some of the executives make at Yellow.  They make millions while the stock has fallen 87% in the last 3 years.  Must be nice.  So, what is the real reason Yellow is currently out of business?  Plus, they could reopen.  It is possible.

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More try to cruise the Notch! |#146

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2 more drivers have tried to go through Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont.  Guess what?  That is a no go.  It is marked by numerous signs but yet here go a couple of numbskulls anyway.  The fines are very high and so are the tow bills because you don’t fit.  Don’t do it!

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LYTX app? You can now coach yourself! #145

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LYTX has been making trucking terrible for years and now they have an app!  You can view how bad of a driver you are and coach yourself!  Also, LYTX is using machine learning and AI to see if you are eating a sandwich or are staying in the center of your lane.  Really.  LYTX has got to be one of the worst things about trucking and any trucking company that uses it is at the bottom of trucking companies.  Never ever download the app no matter what your company says.  Also, LYTX records 400 HOURS of CONTINUOUS video and LIVE VIEW.  It is right on the LYTX site.  Don’t let your company tell you they can’t do it because LYTX says they can.  I tell you how to defeat part of this but that is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used on public roads.  LYTX is garbage for drivers.

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Roaddog call in show provides a great caller who wants government intervention | #144

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While traveling to the funeral of my Brother-In-Law I had the opportunity to listen to the RoadDog and the wonderful call in shows they offer.  A driver who was leasing a truck called in about broker fees and how much money they “steal” from truck drivers.  He wanted immediate government intervention!  This can’t stand!  Ha.  Hilarious.  I recount the call and what the host said.  She did a great job of challenging him.

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Why you should never lie on your DOT physical form | #143

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I was recently reading about a driver that had an accident which was called a medical emergency.  They don’t go into what that emergency was but the truck driver crashed his semi into a house killing one person and injuring others.  Normally this would  be an accident but they looked into it and said the driver had falsified his medical form.  That is a problem my friends.  He is now facing 15 counts including manslaughter and falsifying a federal form.  If convicted he could spend the rest of his life in prison. That is not good and that is not worth it.  An innocent person lost their life and you may lost the rest of your freedom.  Don’t do it.  Fill out the form truthfully.

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How the ABF contract can help you get a raise! | #142

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ABF just ratified a new 5 year contract and some of what happened can help you get a raise at your OTR carrier even if you aren’t in a union.  I go over what to do and how to do it so we all can benefit.  You don’t have to be in a union to get a raise.  Trucking did pay better with the Teamsters, though.  Just say no to LYTX and driver facing cameras!

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Company driver keeps working after not being paid, is now owed $15000. Don’t do this! | #141

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I recently came across an article about a driver, a number of them actually, that were not paid and kept working.  Now, this is not just one week.  They were not paid for many weeks.  This driver even fueled the truck on his own credit card!  What?  Who does that?  The company he was working for has now filed bankruptcy so this driver may be out the money he is owed.  Never ever do this!  –I am not an attorney and this podcast is not legal advice.–

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FedEx crashes and scumbags leave the driver so they can steal the packages. | #140

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In more news about scumbags, a FedEx truck crashed and idiots were out stealing the packages.  Nice.  What is this world coming to anyway?  We allow the norms of society to be violated everyday and this is what we get.  It is time to get tough on crime in a real way.  Crime and those that live outside of society.

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Want to become a truck driver? It isn’t for everyone. Here is the truth. | #139

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If you are thinking about becoming a truck driver I am here to help.  Trucking companies tell you all kinds of lies to get you in.  Trucking is real work requiring long and unpredictable hours and you may be away from your family for weeks at a time.  Are you ready for this?  I will tell you the worst-case-senario so you can be ready for what is ahead.

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Should pot be made legal for truck drivers? | #138

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The ATRI came out and said we are losing 100000 drivers a year because they fail a drug test due to pot.  Also, they suggest that we need more studies before we can say that pot use has any effect on driving.  What do you think?  Should drivers be allowed to drive high?  How do we know when pot makes driving dangerous?  That is the issue, isn’t it?  Drivers should not be stoned and drive.  My opinion is not one people like.  By people I mean pot heads.

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