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Trucking Answers | Buyouts | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #87

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In a spine-chilling episode I discuss the recent spate of buyouts in the trucking industry.  One big buys a little and so on.  Heartland bought Millis and then Smith Transport.  Now PAM is buying Metropolitan and possibly changing the name to Met Express.  What?  Also, Samsara is in the news with a new and exciting product that is sure to make truck driving even worse than it is already.  As if there weren’t enough ways to watch you they have come up with another way that is more terrible than what they already do to us.  Also, a reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | To Union or Not? | Automotive News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #86

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This inspiring podcast will discuss if you need to form or join a union.  I get many letters from people with issues that could be solved by a union.  A long range BMW electric is coming but is range the real problem?  I discuss why kids need a village but their parents don’t want it.  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Quick Blast | #85

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A quick blast to everyone of a few stories I saw and wanted to get out there. Schneider National buys DeBoer.  Wow, time to look for a new job over there.  A driver asked the FMCSA to be let out of HOS.  Nice try!  USA Truck passes 100% of the fuel surcharge along, finally.

 

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Trucking Answers | Heartland buys Smith | Automotive News | 2 Reasons we are not on Mars | #84

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In a Junetastic episode Heartland buys Smith Transport.  What will change?  I discuss the recent school shooting and what to do about it.  Also, a woman on a subway is attacked and bystanders do nothing.  Truck crashes into illegally parked semi.  Why?  A truck driver is shot by police and his mother sues.  Is she right?  The Toyota Corolla is now AWD available.  Also, not 1 but 2 reasons we are not on Mars including Squeege Guy!

 

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #83

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I am back with another episode!  Good to be here.  Today I discuss OTR pay vs Local pay and that OTR should pay more, way more.  The eCascadia is here and Sysco Foods is buying them.  What do you think about a truck with a range of 220 miles and 90 minutes to recharge to 80%?  Sound great? I talk about Vroom and Carvana and why you should not buy from them.  Only buy a car in person.  Also, a reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Speed Limiters | Parking | Auto News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #82

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In a mind-blowing episode I discuss truck parking and the fact that it should be paid parking if there is not enough of it to go around.  What?!  Also, speed limiters may come to your truck.  Are you ready to go 68? Some Tesla news and a recall.  The Hertz Mustang GT-500H is here with 900 hp.  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Trucking News | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #81

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Let’s get to it!  Some trucking news about speed limiters is here.  Comment while you can.  I discuss the recent news about abortion but not in the way you might think.  We need to think about the Constitution in a different way.  Also, I talk about the Christian flag controversy in Boston and why Freedom matters.  The government cannot have a point of view on things.  The ministry of disinformation is also talked about and why that should scare everyone!
Swift Transportation settles another lawsuit. I go over why I have not been doing as many podcasts or videos on YouTube as well.  The new hurricane engine from Jeep is discussed for the Wagoneer.  A drone that shoots almonds (FOR NOW) is here.  A reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Updates | Automotive | A Reason we are not on Mars | #80

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Hello!  Here is an update on where I have been and the podcast.  It is not going anywhere it just will not have a regular schedule like it used to.  I volunteered to work last Saturday so I was not able to accomplish much.  Trucking Answers is here to stay.  Telsa is ending the ability for people to purchase the car at the end of the lease.  Interesting.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Pay raises | Driver Churn | Automotive News | A Reason we are not on Mars | #79

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In an episode that will likely go to the Petersen Museum I discuss driver churn in the trucking industry and what the ATA has to say about it.  They love it!  Is it good for you?  Walmart raises their pay and will now take students.  Nice.  Tesla semi may be out next year, maybe not.  Someone bought a Dodge Dart this year.  The problem is they stopped making them in 2016!  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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Trucking Answers | Should you quit over a truck? | MotorWeek Talk | A Reason we are not on Mars | #78

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In this episode destined for the Broadcasting Hall of Fame I discuss my short time at JB Hunt and if you should quit over a truck.  Answer:  Maybe.  Also, we discuss Variant and the ability to make an unlimited amount of money per week as passive income.  I recall my time watching MotorWeek and that I am sad to hear of the passing of Pat Goss from the show and from the Earth.  The dash is what is important.  A Reason we are not on Mars.

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