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Filing taxes is always a dreaded affair for drivers and owner-operators. You need to be informed. There are some changes to the 2023 IRS tax-filing requirements you need to know about. American Truck Business Services (ATBS) are seasoned tax professionals who know the trucking industry inside and out. They specialize in taxes and business solutions for truck drivers. Be sure to tune into this epis...

The Mid-America Trucking Show is coming up fast. A number of nonprofits that help the trucking community will be there. Truckers Final Mile will be there too. Robert Palm, founder of Truckersfinalmile.org works very hard to meet the needs of drivers and their families. They cover the cost of bringing the body of a deceased trucker home and caring for the needs of their family afterward. The averag...

North America’s biggest truck show is coming up at the end of March in Louisville. Drivers just love the Mid-America Trucking Show. There is so much to see and do. In addition to great entertainment, vendor booths, and things to learn about. drivers can also visit some very important trucking nonprofits. St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund will be there this year and also have a very special fund...

Casi Joy is an up-and-coming country artist who has been making waves on the country music scene since she appeared on NBC’s The Voice She is a true prodigy as a singer/songwriter who has been performing since she was five. Rolling Stone said she had one of the best blind auditions of all time on The Voice. Since her TV debut, her music has had over 40 million views online. Her EP, The Bright Side...

Singer/songwriter/guitarist John Dennie is as versatile as he is memorable. The Texas native is a deeply philosophical songwriter who believes in connecting people with his music. He brings in nuances of gospel, blues, rock and roll, folk, zydeco, and country genres to all of his music. John has had some phenomenal champions and mentors during his musical career including the legendary Warren Ham...

Drivers and truckers love to attend the Mid-America Trucking Show. They go for the entertainment, the vendor booths, the big rigs, the information, and the comradery. Shell Rotella is offering all of these things at their booth at MATS this year. They will have an interactive booth that will feature remote-controlled big rig obstacle course, one of the Super Rigs winners, several celebrities, some...

The first sign of Spring has surely got to be truck shows and the granddaddy of them all is coming up quickly. The Mid America Trucking Show is at the end of March and has a terrific lineup of things to see and do for everyone with big rigs, cool exhibits, educational sessions, truck beauty championship, celebrities, music, a Big Rig tractor pull, and other events. Tune into this episode of The Tr...

Drivers have an incredibly tough job and lifestyle. It is hard to maintain habits that ensure good health. Dr. Elizabeth Frates has tips for drivers to increase their quality of life and health. They are the 5 pillars of lifestyle medicine. Dr. Frates is a pioneer in lifestyle medicine education. She is an award-winning professor at Harvard with a passion for wellness. She developed a college life...

You don’t want to miss this marvelous pianist and composer! Joe Rozum is an international sensation with his smooth #jazz and cool #blues. His song Grease Funk charted for 18 weeks on the Smooth Jazz charts. His music is rocking social media with new hits people can’t get enough of. He also released a compelling music video called For the Love of Ukraine that is touching many people. The Los Angel...

The first sign of Spring is no doubt when truck and tractor pulls begin. The National Tractor Pullers Association is in full swing with its lineup of events including a huge semi-tractor pull at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. Gregg Randall, executive director of the NTPA was on The Truckers Network Radio Show to tell Shelley Johnson and Tom Kelley about what’s happening in 2023. Be sure t...

You know Tony Ramey for the songs he has written for big performers like George Strait, Alabama, John Michael Montgomery, and Trisha Yearwood. He has opened for Dan Seals, Billy Ray Cyrus, Merle Haggard, and others. The West Virginia native has a lot in his wheelhouse. He is a singer-songwriter who is nothing short of prolific. As a performer, people flock to his concerts. He performs country, R&a...

Our drivers are becoming more keenly aware of taking care of their health. February is National Heart Disease Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Sadly, many drivers are at risk. Shelley Johnson spoke with Julie Dillon, Health and Wellness Manager for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund on how to keep our hearts healthy on the road and at home. Be sure to tune...

Disruptions in the nation’s and the world’s supply chain came escalated during the pandemic. Despite a slight rebound from the chaos that occurred in the past couple of years, the supply chain is still in a state of flux. The Wall Street Journal recently issued an article on how supply chains are back to normal. Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group disagrees. She says the supply chain will never...

Carl Wayne Meekins has a country sound all his own. When he takes center stage, he motivates an audience. The singer/songwriter rocks country music with a fusion of contemporary and traditional country sound. Known for his signature energy and heartfelt lyrics, his new release “Stoked” will have you on your feet and on the dance floor. People are seriously stoked about this song. It is a story abo...

Do you know the history of Valentine’s Day, the history of Martin Luther King or how we now have Presidents Day? Historian and author Jeff Bensch who wrote the History of American Holidays is back on The Truckers Network Radio Show to talk about these holidays. Learn how Martin Luther King evolved, the role George Washington played at the beginning of our country, and what Valentine’s Day really m...

Internationally-renowned financial analyst Harry Dent Jr. says economists don’t know their assets from a hole in the ground on what is happening to our economy. He explains how the Federal Reserve and government officials have over-stimulated the economy which will cause an even bigger bust than in 1929. He says the free fall will happen soon. Harry is world-renowned for his proprietary research t...

Oklahoma native Brady Wilcox is turning a lot of heads and getting a lot of listeners with his high-energy take on country rock music. His most recent release To Hell with You has already gotten over 114,000 views on YouTube in just over a few weeks of its release. Brady and his band are down-to-earth, blue-collar country music who work hard to give people their money’s worth at their shows. Atten...

A new year brings new challenges for trucking amidst a host of regulations and supply chain issues. David Owen, President of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies gives his take on what drivers, owner-operators, and trucking companies need to know. Learn what NASTC members are concerned about this year. David offers his candid viewpoints and great information on things like AB-5, th...

#Music lovers - Be sure to tune in for some great #Blues, #Americana and retro #Rock on The Truckers Network Radio Show with Pete Price who talks about his new album, Department of the Interior. He is the lead guitarist of The Fries Band and has opened for acts like the Guess Who, Mick Fleetwood, Kansas, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and others. He is a versatile musician comfortable with many mus...

Many drivers have the daily trial of chronic pain in their legs, back, and neck. Things like sciatica, lower and upper back pain are a daily ordeal that can be exhausting. Drivers are not alone in this. Chronic pain affects 130 million Americans. Too many people are forced to seek surgical solutions or pain medications which still don't get to the root of what is causing the pain. Dr. Mitchell Yas...

Rock and roll legends George Thorogood and The Destroyers are still going strong and entertaining audiences worldwide after 50 years. They have sold millions of albums with fans across the globe. George Thorogood’s Bad All Over the World 50 Years of Rock tour begins later this year. Shelley Johnson and Tom Kelley spoke with George on The Truckers Network Radio Show on TNCRadio. Live about his life...

The California ban on trucks with engines older than 2010 is now in effect. It impacts at least 230,000 trucks. This prohibition has far-reaching implications for owner-operators and trucking companies. AB-5 is another hot topic that is causing much mayhem. We asked Jay Grime, Director of Regulatory Affairs of OOIDA about these and other issues such as truck parking, speed limiters, and broker ove...

Ray Stevens is best known to many for the hits The Streak and Everything is Beautiful. He has spanned decades with his comedic humor and musical hits. He is especially popular among commercial drivers. He makes people of all ages laugh with his witty, quirky humor and songs. What many people don’t know is his career is still going strong and he can be seen in Nashville at the CabaRay Showroom. She...

Cryptocurrency has been rocky of late with many people losing tons of money. Should you invest in cryptocurrency? Well-known crypto critic Nicholas Weaver says that’s a bad idea. He tells people of the downsides of crypto as a currency. He calls cryptocurrency a Ponzi scheme that has a zero-sum value. Learn how crypto works and what this senior researcher at the International Computer Science Inst...

Launching a startup or growing as an owner-operator or trucking company can be challenging. There are things you need to know to obtain financing at the best rate. You need the right financial partner to grow. TAB Bank specializes in the trucking and transportation industry and knows all about trucking. Be sure to tune into this episode of the Truckers Network Radio Show when Shelley Johnson and T...