Trucking Answers

The United Federation of Commercial Drivers is ready to be born and you can be a part of it.  OTR vs Local driving and the hours it requires for each.  Winter tires:  Are they better?  What about all weather tires?  My Ford Fairmont story.  Also, a reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation. Com

In a holiday filled romp we discuss the fact that some people don’t want other people to talk.  Freedom is for everyone no matter what you believe.  Also, a huge wreck in Wisconsin.  Toyota is going to rethink the charging a monthly fee to customers for remote start. A reason we are not on Mars involving a Santa. Sponsored by The ManHole.  Lafayette’s premier night club and hotspot.  C...

In a thrilling episode Todd Spencer talks to the media about trucking.  He says drivers want to get paid for their time but do they?  I wonder.  Meera Joshi is leaving the FMCSA before she even got appointed.  Nice.  The vax mandate stands as of this taping but we will see what the Supreme Court says.  I am not an attorney.  It is 2 days to Festivus!  An RV buyer gets taken for a ride.  Also, more...

In a podcast broadcast around the world we talk about the latest idea by President Biden to solve the trucking issue.  Pay and training are up as well as the strike at Kellogg’s.  It applies here and will work for everyone.  Is home on weekends OTR?  I look into it.  Also, Ford powers up its beds but you have to run the truck.  Is that useful?  Be sure to test drive a car before you buy it a...

In an International Powerhouse broadcast we discuss the Colorado Accident from 2019.  There is sentencing.  Also, Central Freight Lines closed and I go into what might have caused it and what you should do.  Is it a WARN act violation?  I am not an attorney as I say in the show.  Schneider wants you to prove you aren’t drinking.  I don’t like it even if it makes us safer.  Japan has a...

In an episode that the Smithsonian may want I regale users with a story from me this week.  I had some truck issues and I tell how I almost quit my long term job.  Toyota is in the news for charging a fee to remote start your car from you key fob.  Also, a reason we are not on Mars. Mark@TruckingAnswersNation.com

In a literary classic I talk about Freedom and what that means to everyone.  Mandating things is not freedom.  Eyes on 94 is in 4 states but not the ones you think.  Actual vs Practical miles are discussed.  Parking on the shoulder is for emergencies only and others should be ticketed immediately.  Car companies want to charge you monthly for heated seats and stuff like that.  What?  I remember on...

In today’s snow spectacular I look at reporters who separate us by ways that have nothing to do with our character.  The ATRI has an interesting study about company drivers and owners and their job satisfaction.  I think it is accurate.  Wilson Logistics gets bought by Ashley Furniture?  Really?  The EV tax credit is a joke and I tell you why.  Honda has a big recall.  Also, a reason we are...

In a Tryptophan coma episode I discuss how a Big Mac relates to trucking.  Also, an ATRI study proves that companies are spending less on drivers than ever before.  The FMCSA waiver is extended until Feb 28, 2022.  OOIDA wants one billion for truck parking and they say the average driver looks for parking for 56 minutes per day.  Is that true?  Papa Joe meets with industry execs to make sure you c...

In a Tony Award production we discuss why trucking isn’t considered a trade.  The Tennessee Governor wants drivers to drive longer hours.  Is that good?  A truck crashes the Autozone and I mean all the way through.  Maverick gives a $100 bill on holidays.  Big deal.  Jeep has a recall, again.  The Toyota Murai is up and hard to find fueling.  The Ford Ranger gets a redo.  A reason we are not...

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 a...

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 pe...

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...

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...

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 sh...

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.  Sh...

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 in...

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. ...

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 a...

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.  Univer...

I am back from Paternity leave and the show rolls on!  Now is the time if you want to make a change to either the industry or just your personal situation.  Take action and get it going!  Would you get fired rather than take a shot?  Curious.  Meera Joshi will likely be the next head of the FMCSA.  JB Hunt posts some numbers and we go over them.  Did you get a raise the same as they did?  I do som...

In this Grammy Nominated episode I discuss the advanced tech in trucks and why it is terrible still.  The ATRI wants us to use it and I want it to work.  I talk about a Texas teen who jumped off a truck he was hitching a ride on.  Yes, that happened.  The LA ports are 24/7 now and Papa Joe says you need to step it up!  The fastest police car currently for sale is the Ford Explorer.  Really.  Vietn...

In a 3 point masterpiece I talk about the driver shortage that does not exist.  I examine a claim from CFI gets their first 5 million mile driver.  Is this possible in 37 years?  Maybe.  The Nevada Trucking Association is doing all it can legally to make sure drivers are paid as little as possible.  They are willing to pay lawyers but not drivers.  I love it.  Does salary pay or hourly pay disince...

In another lavish production Trucking Answers Podcast talks about driver facing cameras and the Lytx AI tech coming to trucks.  Do you think a camera can drive as good as a driver? I will be visiting GP Transco on Monday Oct 11!  Be there!  Speeding was the #1 thing people were ticketed for during safe driver week.  Slow down!  I relate a story from work again about construction zones.  The ATA ro...

In this world record attempt episode I discuss the semi stowaways and a death had finally come about because of it.  DOT Transportation hosted me for a day and I did a live show there with the higher ups of the company.  DOT is a great place to work and it shows in all the things they do to make the life of the driver easier.  If you need a place, DOT could be the place for you.  SCOTUS will NOT r...