In a holiday filled romp we discuss the fact that some people don’t want other people to talk. Freedom is for everyone no matter what you believe. Also, a huge wreck in Wisconsin. Toyota is going to rethink the charging a monthly fee to customers for remote start. A reason we are not on Mars involving a Santa.
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In a thrilling episode Todd Spencer talks to the media about trucking. He says drivers want to get paid for their time but do they? I wonder. Meera Joshi is leaving the FMCSA before she even got appointed. Nice. The vax mandate stands as of this taping but we will see what the Supreme Court says. I am not an attorney. It is 2 days to Festivus! An RV buyer gets taken for a ride. Also, more winter tire talk from an email I got. A reason we are not on Mars.
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In a podcast broadcast around the world we talk about the latest idea by President Biden to solve the trucking issue. Pay and training are up as well as the strike at Kellogg’s. It applies here and will work for everyone. Is home on weekends OTR? I look into it. Also, Ford powers up its beds but you have to run the truck. Is that useful? Be sure to test drive a car before you buy it and as is means as is. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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In an International Powerhouse broadcast we discuss the Colorado Accident from 2019. There is sentencing. Also, Central Freight Lines closed and I go into what might have caused it and what you should do. Is it a WARN act violation? I am not an attorney as I say in the show. Schneider wants you to prove you aren’t drinking. I don’t like it even if it makes us safer. Japan has a butt sensor to shut off your car. Yes. From Florida we have a reason we are not on Mars.
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In an episode that the Smithsonian may want I regale users with a story from me this week. I had some truck issues and I tell how I almost quit my long term job. Toyota is in the news for charging a fee to remote start your car from you key fob. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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In a literary classic I talk about Freedom and what that means to everyone. Mandating things is not freedom. Eyes on 94 is in 4 states but not the ones you think. Actual vs Practical miles are discussed. Parking on the shoulder is for emergencies only and others should be ticketed immediately. Car companies want to charge you monthly for heated seats and stuff like that. What? I remember one of my favorite cars, a 1971 Chrysler 300. We also have a reason we are not on Mars.
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In today’s snow spectacular I look at reporters who separate us by ways that have nothing to do with our character. The ATRI has an interesting study about company drivers and owners and their job satisfaction. I think it is accurate. Wilson Logistics gets bought by Ashley Furniture? Really? The EV tax credit is a joke and I tell you why. Honda has a big recall. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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In a Tryptophan coma episode I discuss how a Big Mac relates to trucking. Also, an ATRI study proves that companies are spending less on drivers than ever before. The FMCSA waiver is extended until Feb 28, 2022. OOIDA wants one billion for truck parking and they say the average driver looks for parking for 56 minutes per day. Is that true? Papa Joe meets with industry execs to make sure you can get Chinese crap on time this holiday. The first International Scout rolled off the line today in 1960 in Fort Wayne, IN. The beginning of the SUV thing we have today. It is time to check your tire pressure. You lose 1 pound per 10F so check them when it is cold. UAZ is bringing a small SUV to the US. Made in Russia! Also, a reason we are not on Mars and it involves ham.
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In a Tony Award production we discuss why trucking isn’t considered a trade. The Tennessee Governor wants drivers to drive longer hours. Is that good? A truck crashes the Autozone and I mean all the way through. Maverick gives a $100 bill on holidays. Big deal. Jeep has a recall, again. The Toyota Murai is up and hard to find fueling. The Ford Ranger gets a redo. A reason we are not on Mars that includes me saying “Buttocks” numerous times.
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In a literary masterpiece today I discuss the debt peonage that trucking has become. 16 Republican Governors sign Operation Open Roads. Ohio allows 90000 pounds with a few restrictions. The Ram 1500 is being bought back for some people. Are you seeing dealers charging over sticker price for a car? Don’t pay it. Hummer Edition 1 is out and it is heavy and expensive. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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