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Trucking Lawsuits | Tesla Semi by the numbers | Weird State Laws | #132

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In a state of confusion episode I discuss the new Tesla semi and how much energy it needs to use.  Also, how much that costs.  Trucking lawsuit settlements are in the news.  If a company wants to have a 24/7 camera in the truck and totally micromanage us then yes, they should be 100% responsible for what happens on the road and pay through the nose for it.  I have a solution to the truck parking problem.  Some weird state laws are up today sent in by an astute listener.

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Twitter Freedom | Trucking for short people | A Reason we are not on Mars #131

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Elon Musk brings back President Trump to Twitter.  There was a poll and ONLY 51% of people thought he should be allowed back.  HUH?  I thought this was America.  I also bring you some quotes from the left that maybe are not completely true.  Should they be banned from Twitter?  To get women in to trucking we need clean trucks, trucks for short people and bigger fridges in the trucks.  Nice.  We all need that.  Also, more transparent job postings which companies are NEVER going to do.  A guy buys a Tesla and doesn’t run the heat so he can get more miles out of it.  Brilliant.  A reason we are not on Mars ripped from today’s headlines.

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CRST and CR England settle BIG on non-compete contracts | Trucking News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #130

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CRST and CR England trucking are settling a lawsuit for $2 MILLION total (Western Express already settled for $1.2 MILLION) over allegations that they basically black balled people out of trucking by not conspiring to not hire those on contract to other carriers.  By the way, it did not go to trial, no one was found guilty and no wrongdoing is admitted by anyone.  The plaintiffs allege that CRST and others conspired together to not hire drivers on contract to other carriers in violation of the law.  In MY OPINION no one should ever work for these places.  By continuing to work there you are helping them do this.  I can help you avoid these scum companies with the link below. Also, Fed Ex Freight is going to furlough drivers!  Wow, low freight demand right before Christmas.  We have some Rivian R1T news and a reason we are not on Mars.

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Unabridged | Trucking News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #128

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In this late fall spectacular I discuss some new trucking news for you.  Plus, Elon Musk buys Twitter.  Is free speech over because of it?  NO.  Liberal tears will be flooding the streets because of this episode.  Also, some automotive news and a reason we are not on Mars.

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When should you check your oil? Headlights off for safety. Speed limiters coming soon. A Reason we are not on Mars. #124

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In this interstellar episode I discuss the exact time of day to check your oil.  It is not when you think!  Also, running your headlights during the day is actually less safe than having them off.  I explain.  The Cruz trial verdict is out and I talk about it and why the juror is an idiot.  Did you know you have a customer score at the dealership?  I will tell you about it.  Also, a Reason we do not live on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Unabridged | Werner buys Baylor | A Reason we are not on Mars | #123

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In this hair-raising episode I discuss Werner Enterprises buying Baylor Trucking.  Werner says nothing will change at Baylor.  We will see.  Is using hair for drug testing discrimination?  Should it be done?  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Unabridged | A Reason we are not on Mars | #121

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In this pumpkin spice flavored episode I discuss Werner and Kodiak and the pact they have to move freight without drivers.  They start their first lane soon and it will be working the exact way I said so I believe that they listen to the podcast.  I-80 in Illinois will be under construction near Minooka until 2027.  Are you ready for that?  The Natural Propane Gas Association wants to be able to work the drivers 17 hours a day and drive for 14 of those hours.  Who wants to work for 17 hours a day?  Tesla has a robot named Optimus that is going to probably take over the world as soon as it can.  Topeka, Kansas shows us why we don’t live on Mars and may never.  Also, a new driver facing cam gives gold stars for good driving.

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Trucking Answers | The biggest problems in trucking right now | #120

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In a mind-bending episode I discuss the problems in trucking right now and some fixes for those problems.  They are in no particular order.  The last episode we discussed the best of trucking so this is the flip-flop of that.  What are your thoughts of that?

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Trucking Answers | Why trucking is a great career | SAIA | #119

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In a terrestrial based episode I discuss the reasons trucking is still a great career choice and why you should choose it right now!  Also, I went to SAIA as they were having a hiring event.  This is what I found out.  You can make just as much being home daily as you can living in a truck on the road.

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Trucking Answers | Don’t look behind the curtain | A Reason we are not on Mars | #118

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In this Kansas-inspired episode I discuss the recent news of NyQuil Chicken as well as some actual trucking news like electronic monitoring of commercial vehicles.  A reason we are not on Mars as well.

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