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🚨 YOU WANT TO BE A TRUCK DRIVER? GREAT. BUT WHO’S GOING TO HIRE YOU? Having your licence doesn’t mean a trucking company owes you a job. And sending out 50 resumes with no callbacks isn’t going to get you anywhere. The trucking industry has opportunities, but you’ve got to know how to get your foot in the door — and how NOT to get it slammed in your face! On this episode of TALKING TRUCK, we’re g...

This episode on Talking Truck, we’re bringing you somebody who knows how to get attention in the trucking world and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. We’re talking about Bobby Loads! This guy has built a name for himself on social media, talking trucking, sharing his experiences, and giving people a look into an industry that most folks wouldn’t last five minutes in. Social media is one thing. Sitti...

EXERCISING ON THE ROAD Let’s face it. Life on the road can be tough on your body. You’re sitting behind the wheel for hours, grabbing whatever food you can find at the truck stop, and sometimes the only exercise you get is walking from your truck to the counter to order a burger! But here’s the truth: your truck might be your office, but it doesn’t have to become your excuse for letting your healt...

🚛 THE TRUCKER STRIKE THAT NEVER HAPPENED! October 1 came and went… so where was the big trucker strike everyone was talking about? 🤔💥 The internet was full of predictions, promises, and plenty of noise. But when the day arrived, the big question remained: WAS IT EVER GOING TO HAPPEN? On this bonus episode, Talking Truck Podcast cuts through the social media hype, looks at why the strike failed...

“October 1st. Park the truck. Shut it down. Make your voice heard.” You’ve probably seen those words all over social media. There’s been a massive amount of talk about a trucker strike supposedly happening October 1st — drivers parking their rigs, protesting fuel prices, and shutting down the highways. But here’s the question nobody seems to be asking: Is this actually happening… or is social medi...

This episode we are talking about a problem every truck driver knows all too well, but somehow, nobody seems to have a real solution for: truck parking. You’ve been behind the wheel all day. Your hours are running out. You’re tired, you’re looking for a safe place to shut it down… and suddenly, the truck stops are full, the rest areas are packed, and every legal parking spot within miles is gone....

Talking Truck, where we talk about the real life of trucking, the good, the bad, and everything in between. Today, we’re stepping out from behind the wheel and talking about something that can be harder to navigate than any highway: relationships. Because when you’re a truck driver, you’re not just hauling freight. You’re hauling responsibility. You’re missing birthdays, dinners, weekends, holiday...

Driver vs. Dispatcher… or Driver WITH Dispatcher? One of the most important relationships in trucking, the driver and dispatcher. When communication is good, everything runs smoother. When it’s bad… things can go sideways FAST. We’re talking communication, respect, expectations, load planning, missed calls, pressure from both sides, and what it really takes to work together when you’re thousands o...

Every few months, another headline claims self-driving trucks are about to replace truck drivers. But is that actually true? In Episode 18 of Talking Truck, we challenge the hype and explain why fully autonomous transport trucks are far from taking over North America’s highways. From unpredictable weather and construction zones to crowded truck stops, customer interactions, and complex loading doc...

Talking Truck Podcast – Fuel Surcharge Explained Ever wonder what a fuel surcharge is and why it matters? In this episode of the Talking Truck Podcast , we break it down in simple terms. Learn what a fuel surcharge is, how it's calculated, why it's charged, and how it helps carriers manage fluctuating diesel prices. Whether you're a truck driver, owner-operator, fleet owner, dispatcher...

Katie from Nomad Mattress joins the show this week. Long days behind the wheel deserve better nights behind the bunk curtain. In this episode, we dive into why getting quality sleep is one of the most important investments a truck driver can make. We take a closer look at Nomad Mattress and how it’s changing life on the road with comfort, support, and better rest designed specifically for truckers...

What does it take to haul reefer trailers? What goes on behind the scenes? How important is reefer hauling in Canada? How do MPG and I end up talking about Love Island? This Is Talking Truck !!

Talking Truck Podcast – Is Canada Really Facing a Truck Driver Shortage? Canada's trucking industry has been talking about a driver shortage for years—but what's really behind the headlines? In this episode of the Talking Truck Podcast , we explore the facts, separate myth from reality, and discuss the key challenges facing the industry. We dive into the impact of an aging workforce, chang...

Gordie is back to Talk Truck. He shares some tips on how to optimize fuel economy with an automatic truck. We discuss the state of the trucking industry in 2026 and why he is feeling optimistic during a downturn economy. This Is Talking Truck!!

20 Things Drivers do that drive veteran truckers CRAZY! MPG is back this episode to explain what drivers should and should not do while out on the road! We might even give our thoughts on trucker posts on social media. This is Talking Truck!!

Fuel prices are out of control. Cost per mile. What your fuel mileage really is. What to do to save money on every trip. What you are doing to waste money. What you need to do to survive the rising fuel costs. This week we break down everything FUEL. This Is Talking Truck!!

Eating healthy on the road is not easy. It takes incredible discipline to replace that late night burger and fries for some avocado and cottage cheese. This week we break it down with some tips to make life on the road a little healthier. Peel an orange, put your feet up and let’s get fit! This Is Talking truck!!

The great debate. Old school versus new school. Manual versus Automatic. Which is better? MPG joins the show again this week to discuss all things transmissions. We discuss the pros and cons, the ups and downs and everything in between. Do we actually come to a conclusion? Not very likely, but we have some laughs as we try. We might even teach each other a thing or two. This is Talking Truck!

The time away from home is hard on both the driver and the ones left behind. This week is a message for the spouses. The ones who support those that are gone. The ones that keep the pieces of life together while the truckers keep the wheels turning. This is Talking Talk!

Talking Truck sits down with Kevin Awde in Boucherville Quebec. Kevin is a driver recruiter with Scotlynn. What goes on at a job fair? Why are job fairs beneficial to the company and the driver? Kevin answers those questions and much more. This is Talking Truck!

Who makes a good Owner Operator? Who makes a bad Owner Operator? This week Matt ‘MPG’ Galan joins the show to talk all things truck, nicknames and old school GPS systems. This Is Talking Truck!

You want to be an Owner Operator. You feel you are ready for the next chapter of your trucking career. You are ready to own a truck. This week Matt “Miles To The Gallon” Galan joins the show to discuss truck ownership. We share what it takes to be a successful owner. This is Talking Truck!

Driver recruiter Kevin, joins the show this week. He shares his vast knowledge of the trucking industry. We talk all things trucking, recruiting and how not to work a copy machine! This Is Talking Truck!

The man, the legend, trucking son of a gun. Gordie joins us this week to talk everything truck. What it takes to make it. What it takes to not make it. Why Gordie is the happiest truck driver in the country. Sit back, relax and get ready for no holds barred conversation. This is Talking Truck!

On Episode 2 of Talking Truck we sit down for a short conversation with Wendy Carter. Director of safety for Scotlynn for over 3 decades. Wendy explains how safety is prioritized at Scotlynn. What measures she takes to keep drivers safe and what is the one thing she would change about safety in the trucking industry.