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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In this Arbor Day Award Winning episode I discuss a recent event that happened to my friend and why I think OTR truck driving should only be for a short period of time. You can’t do anything with your life if you are gone from it. A driver was fired for refusing to violate the HOS and he got his job, money and more back because of it. Does your car have all the latest tech? Apparently people have issues with it. Also, a reason we are not on Mars.
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In this jolly good episode I discuss the DAC report and why it should be banned from use until it is fixed. Companies are using the DAC as a weapon to blacklist people. Chester Chicken has a giveaway! Tiffany Cross from MSNBC says stupid things and I point that out. She has no idea what she is talking about but who is surprised by that on MSNBC. Chain laws are around again but do you need to carry them? An automotive buying tip using an egg timer or kitchen timer. Car dealers who thing is to control you and have you sign. Turn it around on them. Also, a reason we are not on Mars. Tiffany Cross would be a reason but we have another.’
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In a vision loss episode I discuss some articles this week from Time and the Wall Street Journal talking about how there is not a truck driver shortage and the policies of the ATA are just making trucking terrible. I love it! The vaccine mandate is being attacked from every angle. Edward Durr will get the spot he was elected to serve. Chester Chicken has a free offer for those with a CDL. Get it! The automotive sale satisfaction survey is here. Who wins it? A reason we are not on Mars comes to us from Arkansas.
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In a Fifa-Cup winning episode I discuss the power of collective action and how we as a society have become fat, lazy and complacent in recent decades. The NYC firefighters are on my mind. TA truckstops in AZ and NM are rationing fuel so call before you go. Do brokers make too much money? I don’t think so. Should you work for a company because it is women owned? Does that matter? It shouldn’t. More on the infrastructure bill and some things it will do to new cars. The F150 now has a supercharger you can have installed at the dealer and get 710hp and a factory warranty! No price listed. A 1976 Suburban is listed for sale with a 350 and a 3 on the tree! Amazing combo on it. Also, a reason we are not yet living on Mars.
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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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In the amazing show today I discuss the ways drivers should consider their pay and why OTR truck drivers are underpaid. I think people should consider the time a company is taking from them not the amount of work the company gives you. If they sit you that should not be your problem. Congratulations! This is the highest fuel cost since 2014. Maybe the administration will be able to get the interest rates up to 18% as well. A lady tanker driver speaks and I wonder about it. Navistar has to destroy some engines and that is a good thing. Any time there are less Internationals on the road I am happy. Winter tires vs all season tires. Are they worth it? GAP insurance. Is that worth it? Also, from China we bring you yet another reason we are not on Mars.
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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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In an Arbor Day Miracle I talk about the ATA management conference and the fact they were able to afford Bon Jovi. Remember that when you are waiting 2 days before you get layover. Is pay the real issue in trucking? I take a look at that. The vax mandate may be postponed until after the holidays. Why should it be if it is so important? Shouldn’t we do it right away? Let’s look at that. System Transport is hauling the nation’s Christmas tree this year. Sargento Cheese has a driver with 4.25 million safe miles. Impressive. The Chevy Silverado may get the 2.7 four cylinder engine as standard and drop the 5.3 from the lineup. Dodge Ram is recalled if you have the Cummins in it. Also, a reason we are not on Mars involving a $20 bill and a Circle K gas station.
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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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