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Trucking Answers | PAM Settles ANOTHER one | Going to get your CDL? | A Reason we are not on Mars | #113

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In this Pamtastic episode I talk about PAM Transport and the fact that they are settling yet ANOTHER class action for the same reasons they always do.  People, please do not even consider working at PAM Transport and do not use Driver Solutions for any reason!  That is my opinion, anyway.  I talk about the lowest priced car I ever bought.  I go over a new service for people looking to get their CDL and begin a trucking career.  Get in the right way!  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Colonial Closes-USX has issues | A Reason we are not on Mars | #112

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In this implanted episode I discuss the closing of Colonial Freight.  They opened in 1943 and will be closed in a week.  Wow.  Always be ready to move on to a new place!  This is a problem for lease purchase drivers as well.  US Xpress announces more layoffs and I put them on death watch.  We will see what happens.  When other large companies are announcing record profits US Xpress announces layoffs.  Curious.  People are implanting Tesla chips n their hands.  Good idea?  No.  Dealer markups are getting out of hand, or are they?  Also, a reason we are not on Mars ripped from todays headlines.

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Trucking Answers | How much energy does a Tesla semi use? | Cars I wish I still had | A Reason we are not on Mars | #111

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In this electrifying episode I discuss how much energy a Tesla semi uses and what it costs.  Are we ready to use electric trucks to haul goods in the United States yet?  I name 3 of the cars I used to have that I wish I would have kept.  Do you have any cars you wish you still had?  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Why waiting time pays zero | Harley class action | A Reason we are not on Mars | #110

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In this best of Sturgis episode I discuss the recent picket line at the ports in Boston and explain exactly why people sit and are not paid for it.  Celedon execs are spared prosecution, is anyone surprised by this?  Walmart is rolling out a 60 foot multi-temp trailer for use in Canada.  Will drivers be paid extra to haul it?  Harley-Davidson faces a lawsuit over warranty issues and who has to do the maintenance.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

 

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Trucking Answers | Schneider LP court ruling | GM goes subscription | A Reason we are not on Mars | #109

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In a Peterson Automotive Museum masterpiece I discuss the recent court ruling basically saying a driver who leased a truck from Schneider is actually an employee.  Also, GM ups the game on subscriptions for cars.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

 

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Trucking Answers | Variant Turnover rate | 396.11 discussion | STAA | A Reason we are not on Mars | #107

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In this gastronomical delight I discuss the turnover rate at Variant Trucking who is part of US Xpress.  What the heck?  Also, some advice as we discuss 396.11.  What it means to you and the motor carrier.  The STAA Whistleblower act comes in to play here as well.  How can you get your equipment fixed?  Can you be forced to run over hours?  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Stand up for something | A reason we are not on Mars | #106

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This world beating episode is chock full of items.  I recount some of the things going on and ask people to stand up for something.  The AB5 protesters went home with their tail between their legs and I am disappointed for sure.  They had the ports shut down, what happened?  If you are going to make a change you are going to have to ruffle some feathers.  The court told them to stop.  Who cares?  Take a stand for something at your company or expect to be walked all over by them.  The Toyota BZ4X is back in the news and is being bought back.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Life Updates | A Reason we are not on Mars | #105

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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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Trucking Answers | CRST setback | Turo | A Reason we are not on Mars | #104

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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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Trucking Answers | Brink’s Truck | Cars are cute | A Reason we are not on Mars | #102

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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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