In the end of year extravaganza we have my experience with North American Van Lines for a weekend. Also, the Colorado Sentence is reduced by 100 years. The F-150 has a built in scale but is that a good thing? Are low mileage cars better to buy? A Reason we are not on Mars.
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The United Federation of Commercial Drivers is ready to be born and you can be a part of it. OTR vs Local driving and the hours it requires for each. Winter tires: Are they better? What about all weather tires? My Ford Fairmont story. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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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 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 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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In this jolly good episode I discuss the DAC report and why it should be banned from use until it is fixed. Companies are using the DAC as a weapon to blacklist people. Chester Chicken has a giveaway! Tiffany Cross from MSNBC says stupid things and I point that out. She has no idea what she is talking about but who is surprised by that on MSNBC. Chain laws are around again but do you need to carry them? An automotive buying tip using an egg timer or kitchen timer. Car dealers who thing is to control you and have you sign. Turn it around on them. Also, a reason we are not on Mars. Tiffany Cross would be a reason but we have another.’
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In the amazing show today I discuss the ways drivers should consider their pay and why OTR truck drivers are underpaid. I think people should consider the time a company is taking from them not the amount of work the company gives you. If they sit you that should not be your problem. Congratulations! This is the highest fuel cost since 2014. Maybe the administration will be able to get the interest rates up to 18% as well. A lady tanker driver speaks and I wonder about it. Navistar has to destroy some engines and that is a good thing. Any time there are less Internationals on the road I am happy. Winter tires vs all season tires. Are they worth it? GAP insurance. Is that worth it? Also, from China we bring you yet another reason we are not on Mars.
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In this dazzling episode full of sparkle I discuss the correlation between pay and hiring. Also, Marten suffers a cyber attack. Werner Enterprises reports record 3Q numbers, remember this at raise time. Sen Blackburn to exempt heroes. The Electric Cannonball gets a new record from a Tesla Model S. Still can’t beat an engine. GM will install 40000 level 2 chargers near its dealerships. This is not near enough because that means 35 miles an hour of charging. Hertz will rent you a Tesla and Uber will let you rent a Hertz Tesla for not bad money. Also, we end up with yet another reason we are not on Mars.
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In this side-splitting episode I discuss the ATA and Chris Spear making up numbers to justify his existence. Papa Joe may call out the national guard, or will he? I am back from Paternity leave and ready to go. Many companies are putting out ads that they will not have a vax mandate so don’t worry if yours does. United Road has a guarantee but I don’t like it and I say why. Universal Intermodal fired people for unionizing and they got slapped for it as they should. The Ford Maverick gets 42 mpg city and that is incredible. Ford makes a reliable hybrid so get one if you want. Tesla Model X comes with a yoke steering wheel and push button turn signals. Ugh. Stop making simple things complicated. In California we find another reason we are not on Mars.
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