Tag Archives: United Federation of Commercial Drivers

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



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



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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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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