Trucking Answers

In a century of excellence episode I discuss the recent KLLM purchase of Quest Trucking.  I also did a YouTube video about this.  Some current events are up as well like the 10 year old from Ohio in the news.  What do we do with the attacker?  Walmart buys Canoo vans.  A Reason we are not on Mars. Mark@truckinganswersnation.com YouTube. Com/TruckingAnswers

In a 2-minute wonder episode I discuss KLLM buying Quest.  I am sorry about that for all of the Quest drivers.  Also, drivers in California protest AB5 so they can keep their jobs that don’t pay anything?  What?  How is that brilliant? Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com YouTube. Com/TruckingAnswers

In another mind-bending episode I discuss the Uvalde shooting and other issues.  In Chicago an 11 year old carjacks a lady with a gun?  What?  A 73 year old is beaten to death with a road cone by kids as young as 10?  What is happening? We discuss Mrs. Jill Biden and breakfast taco land that she lives in.  The George Washington bridge is now cashless.  About time.  Long lines still happen.  Car de...

In this Titanic-era masterpiece I discuss Safe Driver week and what that means.  If MJ is illegal here, how can we help someone who is charged with it elsewhere?  As-Is means As-Is.  Also, if you don’t take an extended warranty expect to have to pay for repairs out of pocket.  Period.  A Reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com YouTube. Com/TruckingAnswers

In a gun-free zone episode I discuss the recent events in Highland Park as more information becomes available.  I even bring actual facts to the table which I know many people do not like. The gun used was already banned under the strict gun control laws there.  Did it help? This Robert Crimo III we know must have had some kind of upbringing.  Look at the “mural” on the house!  Yikes. ...

In an episode that will live in infamy I discuss some current events taking place.  Gun control or people control? When you know someone is a problem, including your own children, should you act?  Babies are adults that still live with their parents.  Ways in which your tax dollars are being wasted.  Biden sends oil from the strategic reserve to Europe.  Brilliant.  Old people get scammed even tho...

In a Science-Fair Gold Ribbon episode I discuss some things on my mind like the 1776 Restoration Movement.  What they heck is it and what do they want?  Also, dash cams are a great idea.  Nissan has a recall.  A Reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com YouTube.com/TruckingAnswers

You creeps that think we shouldn’t celebrate can get bent. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com

In a journalistic masterpiece I discuss the recent AB5 situation.  The Supreme Court declined to take up AB5 so the 9th Circuit Court ruling stands.  There was a hold on enforcement of California AB5 but that will soon end, possibly as soon as today.  Will trucking be doomed?  Is trucking over?  No.  Just new laws to comply with.  Essentially you are an employee unless you start your own business....

In this likely Grammy nominated episode I discuss the Constitution.  Also, CR England may be involved in a Class Action.  Speaking of Class Action, Werner is also on the list.  Same companies all the time.  Weird.  Electric cars are now racist.  A reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com YouTube. Com/TruckingAnswers

In this Arbor Day masterpiece I examine why some truck drivers do not make much money.  They accept little pay.  I look at a Tic Tok video in which a person bemoans their low pay situation and how they should change that.  A remote controlled semi comes to Tennessee.  Is this a good idea?  Toyota recalls every BZ4X because the wheels might come off.  Nice.  I am sick of people complaining about Vr...

In this unabridged spectacular I discuss the Biden fuel tax holiday and what it means for you.  Also, Cosby is sued and she wins from something that she said happened in 1975!  That is not right.  Chicago police won’t chase you now if you commit a crime unless it is really serious.  What?  The average student loan is just over $32000 so why can’t people pay that back?  Central Florida...

In a belted out episode I discuss the top 100 for-hire carriers in the United States.  I go over the top 10 and then selected ones from the rest of the list.  Is your carrier a top-100 carrier?  There are good and bad in the list so just because you are at a big place doesn’t mean it is bad or good.  Let’s take a look at the list. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com YouTube. Com/TruckingAn...

In this mind changing episode I discuss the Star Trek Next Generation episode “Tapestry” and how it relates to trucking.  Doing nothing changes nothing.  You must take chances and stand out from the crowd.  If you follow the crowd do you know where they are going?  No where.  Life can’t just be about going to work to pay bills until you die.  Make a difference! Mark@TruckingAnswe...

In a spine-chilling episode I discuss the recent spate of buyouts in the trucking industry.  One big buys a little and so on.  Heartland bought Millis and then Smith Transport.  Now PAM is buying Metropolitan and possibly changing the name to Met Express.  What?  Also, Samsara is in the news with a new and exciting product that is sure to make truck driving even worse than it is already.  As if th...

This inspiring podcast will discuss if you need to form or join a union.  I get many letters from people with issues that could be solved by a union.  A long range BMW electric is coming but is range the real problem?  I discuss why kids need a village but their parents don’t want it.  A reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com YouTube.com/TruckingAnswers

A quick blast to everyone of a few stories I saw and wanted to get out there. Schneider National buys DeBoer.  Wow, time to look for a new job over there.  A driver asked the FMCSA to be let out of HOS.  Nice try!  USA Truck passes 100% of the fuel surcharge along, finally.   Mark@TruckingAnswersNation.com

In a Junetastic episode Heartland buys Smith Transport.  What will change?  I discuss the recent school shooting and what to do about it.  Also, a woman on a subway is attacked and bystanders do nothing.  Truck crashes into illegally parked semi.  Why?  A truck driver is shot by police and his mother sues.  Is she right?  The Toyota Corolla is now AWD available.  Also, not 1 but 2 reasons we are n...

I am back with another episode!  Good to be here.  Today I discuss OTR pay vs Local pay and that OTR should pay more, way more.  The eCascadia is here and Sysco Foods is buying them.  What do you think about a truck with a range of 220 miles and 90 minutes to recharge to 80%?  Sound great? I talk about Vroom and Carvana and why you should not buy from them.  Only buy a car in person.  Also, a reas...

In a mind-blowing episode I discuss truck parking and the fact that it should be paid parking if there is not enough of it to go around.  What?!  Also, speed limiters may come to your truck.  Are you ready to go 68? Some Tesla news and a recall.  The Hertz Mustang GT-500H is here with 900 hp.  A reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com

Let’s get to it!  Some trucking news about speed limiters is here.  Comment while you can.  I discuss the recent news about abortion but not in the way you might think.  We need to think about the Constitution in a different way.  Also, I talk about the Christian flag controversy in Boston and why Freedom matters.  The government cannot have a point of view on things.  The ministry of disinf...

Hello!  Here is an update on where I have been and the podcast.  It is not going anywhere it just will not have a regular schedule like it used to.  I volunteered to work last Saturday so I was not able to accomplish much.  Trucking Answers is here to stay.  Telsa is ending the ability for people to purchase the car at the end of the lease.  Interesting.  A Reason we are not on Mars. UFCD.ORG Mark...

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 M...

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...

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. UFCD.ORG Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com