Truck Around and Find Out - TAFO

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan, Keith, and Redbeard are back with a new episode! The guys are talking about there 4th of July plans and how they are celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great country. We also have a slight update on MOTUS and how the government finally recognized it as a major problem and has temporarily backed off some updates needed for carrier’s because they...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are back with a new episode! Today they are going over the parts and accessories of 393 and Appendix A of the Federal Regulations, such as the Required Lighting Devices and Rear Impact Guards. We also are talking about the End of the Honor System the FMCSA has been using for certifications across the board for the last ten years. These cha...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan, Keith and Redbeard are back with new episode going over their father’s day weekends and talking about the future of TAFO. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan, Keith and Redbeard are back with new episode going over their weekend updates ranging from forrest fires to new family members! We also talk a bit about the TCA’s proposal to the FMCSA to increase its size and staff to match the massive trucking community. We also talk a bit about some cargo theft rings that were found in this past week!  YOU DO NOT W...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are back, with a new episode going over The 2026 Truck Roadeo and the statements Derek Barr made about the new MOTUS system and the absolute disaster it has been since it went live.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it&#...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan, Keith and Redbeard are back, with a new episode going over some personal updates with Ryan and Keith. The guys are also giving an update on MOTUS and Portal for carriers trying to get some work around figured out for moving over to the new system. The US Department of transportation is also taking a firm stance on Marijuana use for federally regulated...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are back with a new episode of TAFO. The guys are going over this new Build America 250 bill that is the process of being added into law. This will add $580 billion into all kinds of projects. Listen in to find out more!  We are also talking about the absolute dumpster fire that this New MOTUS system has created for all trucking companies....

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new episode going over some Colorado Youth Outdoors updates and talking about the prolonged freight recession  going on in America right now.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rule...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Red Beard are talking about the Truck Roadeo coming up in the first week of June! If you want to take place in it now is the time to sign up through CMCA! We are also talking about the new Colorado House Bill 25-1300 that is going to be a bit of a nightmare for company owners, this law allows injured employees to go to any approved doctor of their...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Red Beard are going over some weekend updates including the Maverick Sporting clays event hosted by Colorado Youth Outdoors, as well as breaking down some new FMCSA updates to the Portal, and giving our thoughts on our updated Reasonable Suspicion Testing Training for Supervisors through DOT University.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We wan...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a couple new updates on the upcoming Road Check in May, this road check focus will be on cargo securement! Make sure you double check your cargo so you don’t get a bad inspection on your record! The guys also give some updates on the  Colorado Motor Carriers Association’s Truck Road which is coming up in June which Ryan and Redb...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are back with a new episode bring you some personal updates and some major news on DataQ’s. The FMCSA is implementing a new structure to the DataQ process that will make it much easier but also more fair for challenging these violations.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you&#3...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are joined by Special Guest Lonnie  Schneider, Leader of Down time Defender and Southern Tire Mart, Lonnie is an expert in all things brakes with over 40 years of experience in the DOT industry. Lonnie is a master instructor all over the nation teach mechanics and technicians everything they need to know about making proper repairs.  This epi...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are breaking down some safety rating and how that can lead you into an audit. These audits can leave your company crippled if you get rated and can impact your business and your insurance rates!  Check out the Vector Hous - https://thevectorhaus.com/   YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! W...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new episode of TAFO, the guys talk about some old family traditions and new TAFO Truckers hats. They are also breaking down some new regulation updates regarding Rear Impact Guards on trailers and some other updates on emergency equipment.  Link to the federal register -  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/19/20...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with an episode going over the Safety Measurement System and how getting repeating violations can make your safety score plummet. Keep up with your SMS and make sure you don’t start any trending violations.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new update on Autonomous Trucks. Keith gives a brief breakdown of how these trucks work and what makes them a better choice for some operations.  Keith’s Youtube video on Autonomous trucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMRIMCgm4d0 YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topic...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with all kinds of new updates. Keith talks about the GTO Club which is a muscle car group all based around a love for the older cars that still rule the road. There’s a public event coming up so listen in if you are interested.  Keith also talks about the EPA coming with the new engines coming in the semi trucks and what changed they...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back and going over the $200 million that congress just approved for Truck Parking. What else is on this bill? What is that money going to accomplish? Your guess is as good as ours!  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it&...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Keith and Redbeard are back and talking about truck specs. Keith gives a full breakdown of what engines, transmissions, and any fun accessories are put on his Peterbilts and what he recommends for your company’s operations. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith t...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are back with a new episode, we do some catching up with what we’ve been up to with all the travel Ryan did for a bunch of training. Ryan also breaks down the new road check week that s coming up in May! We also talk a bit about some of our best finds doing inspections.  We also go over the Clearing House update for 2025 and we can see all...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a special guest, Master of insurance and another member of the industry who is dedicated to safety, Eric Zurbrigen! The guys are discussing personal weekend updates, new driver training programs, and keeping your insurance costs down and how you can best achieve that! Hiring the best drivers you can and keeping a safety focused...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back bringing you some personal updates and some new no brainer hazmat updates. These updates are supposed to make emergency response easier in the event of a crash and to make sure placarding/identification of these commodities is done in the best way possible.  YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We want to hear from You! Let us know...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are bring to attention a new PHMSA update that will impact Cargo tanks and how they need to be placarded, to improve emergency response times. They also give some safety tips for driving in dangerous weather conditions or just driving day to day. The guys also spend some time going over last weeks footballs games and giving their personal opi...

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are going over some new years updates with personal lives and a big new update with the FMCSA regarding the Marijuana schedule change. Remember IT IS STILL ILLEGAL!  The guys also are going over Truck Stop Etiquette, using some of Keith’s past experiences and how to make everyones lives better when dealing with the tight spaces with a lot of...