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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #77



In a world beating episode I discuss the lighting issues of trucking and why you can’t run blue lights.  Joe Biden announced a release of oil from the strategic reserve.  Werner Enterprises gets an exemption.  The best 3 year old cars to buy.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | MATS wrap up | Automotive Tips | A Reason we are not on Mars | #76



In an after-MATS spectacular I discuss the show and I throw in some thoughts about Variant.  I think it is super interesting how to get paid there with a literal unlimited income potential.  Fascinating.  I go over some other things in trucking like the average adjusted gross pay of the OO according to ATBS.  Also, why you should use premium in your force induction cars and stop buying the cheap stuff.  Also, a reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #75



In a world of fun episode I discuss the concept of innocent until proven guilty.  Also, can you get paid to report trucks that are idling?  Yes!  Make the cheddar!  Should you check into your used car before or after you buy it?  A Reason we are not on Mars.


Trucking Answers | Truckers going broke? | A Reason we are not on Mars | #74



In a Gone with the Wind episode I discuss some drivers in Georgia complaining that they are going broke because of high fuel prices.  LIES!  This is why reporters need to understand the information they are asking about.  I also discuss the same problem with Uber drivers in a different way.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucker Convoy Update | Over MSRP Prices | A Reason we are not on Mars | #73



In an Ides of March episode we discuss the current trucker convoy and what they are doing.  Respect for the flag is up on the menu today.  Some dealers are charging over MSRP for cars, is that OK?  An idiot in Canada rounds out the show.

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Trucking Answers | WA bathrooms | E-85 vs Gas | A Reason we are not on Mars | #72



In an episode sure to delight I discuss the bathroom bill passed in Washington state and that is excludes shippers and receivers.  Nice.  E-85 vs gas.  Should you buy it to save money?  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | New FMCSA rules | A Reason we are not on Mars | #71



The FMCSA has some new rules we need to know about.  There are some things happening automotive wise as well.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Be a good neighbor | A Reason we are not on Mars | #70



In a late podcast I discuss  the Convoy that has finally made it to DC.  One of many it seems.  Also, a truck parking ordinance is taken to task in Tifton, GA but not by me.  I am a fan.  The ATA and DOL partner on an apprentice program.  Save us all from that.  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | You get what you accept | A Reason we are not on Mars | #69



In this thrilling episode I discuss a recent article by Grace Dean from Business Insider and a Werner driver bemoaning the fact that he sees his 3 year old child only 3 days a month.  That is a choice my friends.  I looked and there are plenty of local jobs in the Omaha area, maybe even Werner could work you in the office or locally.  The reason someone would be gone and only see their child 3 days a month is because that is their choice.  The DOT put out a paper and one of the recommendations is to end the exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act that prevents drivers from getting minimum wage and overtime since 1938.  I agree.  Can you imagine how hard the ATA will fight this?  Also, WV will ban any over the air updates to cars unless done at a dealer.  Wow.  What a money grab by the dealers.  A reason we are not on Mars ends the show.

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Trucking Answers | Cable Barrier story | A Reason we are not on Mars | #68



I tell the story of the cable barrier that could have been useful and was not yet installed.  I saw an accident happen in front of me and it should not have happened.  Slow down that Volvo!  You can get a 750hp GMC Canyon.  Nice. A Reason we are not on Mars.

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