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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #61

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We are back and the world quakes!  Today we discuss the Supreme Court and why the best person should get the job.  A criminal is killed and no one blames the criminal. A trucking company gives a raise but it should not be celebrated.  Illinois will allow you to track road shootings.  Nice.  Kia has a recall.  SUVs make up over 80% of new car sales in the US.  Our cars are fat and I will tell you why.  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #59

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In this head turning episode I discuss the recent mask issues and how afraid people are.  I look into a Florida company shut down but still operating.  Will a letter scare them?  A mega load is moved in Pennsylvania.  KLLM is paying for home time but what does that mean?  Ford partners with ADT on Canopy.  Winnebago makes an electric RV but the range is so limited it is a no from me.  Clark Howard stinks and I will tell you why.  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #58

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This episode we discuss the new United Federation of Commercial Drivers and what it will do.  The value of something is determined by the buyer, or is it?  When there is a shortage of something, the value is determined by the seller.  Mid America Truck Show is coming up March 24-26.  I’ll be there on Saturday.  Sign up for the private Facebook group!  Blue Comchecks are no longer valid.  Get the new green ones.  Sony might build a car.  5G is a problem and Rivian has no dealers so where do you get it fixed?  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #45

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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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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #43

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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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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #42

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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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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #37

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In a meme inspiring episode I discuss paid parking and who should pay for it.  Should a driver ever have to pay to park a company truck?  It is time change weekend, set those clocks back.  The Vax mandate is upon us and I tell you what to expect.  A driver in NJ gets in trouble for having a gun in his waistband.  Could face 10 years in prison.  The Bronco Sport is outselling the Jeep Cherokee.  Should it with just 3 cylinders?  A 2000 Metro went up for sale with only 400 miles on it.  Amazing.  Tesla is allowing others to use their supercharger network but this is causing problems.  Also, we wrap up with a reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #35

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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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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #33

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

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I am back from Paternity leave and the show rolls on!  Now is the time if you want to make a change to either the industry or just your personal situation.  Take action and get it going!  Would you get fired rather than take a shot?  Curious.  Meera Joshi will likely be the next head of the FMCSA.  JB Hunt posts some numbers and we go over them.  Did you get a raise the same as they did?  I do some fact checking of what drivers are posting.  Some of what we are saying is simply not true.  Tesla Model Y vs Ford Escape Titanium.  Which one really costs less over the long term?  Is Kawasaki really going to make a gas/electric hybrid?  What?  Also, a reason we are not on Mars.

 

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