Trucking Answers

In a literary masterpiece I expound on the fact that people are quick to complain but slow to act as I give 2 examples of drivers who will complain but not do anything.  You get what you tolerate, remember that.  I will be at DOT Transportation Oct 4 for a live show on YouTube at 6pm Central time.  A truck full of starch turns into a fireball as it is hit by a train in Indianapolis. Very dramatic....

In this literary masterpiece I discuss the Ohio slow roll and what could happen.  Also, we talk about the influx of visas to the United States.  It could be how your job gets eliminated.  Who should pay for truck parking, your company or the  government?  Pilot is selling 40 locations to Casey’s General Store.  The Ford Mustang Mach-E is being recalled.  Who knew that was coming?  It is made...

In a Nobel Prize level episode I describe why people should not look to the government to solve their pay problem.  Joshi is being grilled on it as she gets the nod to become the new administrator of the FMCSA and she shouldn’t.  The electric energy council thinks most trucks could be electric with no problem.  Apparently 75% of freight movements are under 250 miles.  Could that be right?  I...

In another amazing episode worth of award, I talk about the Del Rio bridge problem and also at the same time solve the illegal alien crisis in the United States!  Then, we go into why New York really wants to get an exemption to the CDL test for school bus drivers.  Oregon is increasing the chain law fine to $900!  Get those chains ready.  Werner wants an exemption and surprisingly I am ok with it...

In a Tony Award worthy episode I discuss why Gracie is not on the show.  I also go over your right to travel, it is not a privilege. The government doesn’t grant you rights, you already have them.  There was another trucking survey and I talk about some of the results.  The Trucking Answers Mark of Excellence is brought up as a way to distinguish the best trucking companies from the rest.  W...

In another award-winning episode I talk about a tweet I read and what a driver had to say.  Don’t blame others for your choices.  You are where you are because of the choices you made up to this point.  Slovakia is our country of the week!  This is truck driver appreciation week but you would never know it at my place. No difference.  The American Trucking Association agrees with me that the...

In an episode worthy of inclusion to the Smithsonian I discuss the recent announcement from Truck Driver and President Joe Biden that employers over 100 will require the vax or weekly testing.  I outline how this can help those that have gotten it.  It could raise rates and pay, maybe.  There will be court challenges so we will see.  I go into Koch and Sons and what happened with the strength test...

In this possible Grammy-nominated episode I talk about why you should quit your company immediately and stop blaming others if you feel you aren’t paid correctly.  I also talk about the 90 year old driver that retired.  Nice.  The trucking shutdown that never happened in the United States is also up.  Are there really places that cost $25 a night to park?  Tell me.  Canada is going to requir...

In another Mars filled thriller, I talk about Dillon Transport and the closing.  Turns out Dillon was bought in 2017 by a Private Equity firm.  That is never good and you should look for other employment if that ever happens.  I discuss flood insurance and what should happen if you don’t have it in the wake of Hurricane Ida.  Kenworth is having layoffs due to the computer chip shortage.  Nic...

In another amazing episode of Trucking Answers we talk about the latest drone strike.  Also, an update on Mask Man that I saw last week.  I go into the trucker strike that is supposed to happen today but will fizzle out like they all do.  The Colorado chain law goes into effect tomorrow, are you ready?  The Smith System of safe driving is up as well because someone asked about it on the recent You...

In another action-packed episode of Trucking Answers I declare scams off limits in the trucking industry.  Too many companies cover up the bad of trucking with schemes and ideas instead of just fixing what is wrong.  Also, the national truck driving championships are held and a winner is declared.  The thing is, they were totally online this year.  Huh?  Cowan comes out of the gate with a $20000 s...

In a new fun-filled romp on the Trucking Answers podcast we discuss brake safety week and all of the hoses that get chafed. The Nebraska Trucking Association goes to the middle school to find drivers.  ShipEx will wrap your truck in a custom wrap.  I think that is interesting.  There is a Jeep for over $100000.  Wow.  The average new car price exceeds $41000.  A dumb criminal in Georgia goes to re...

In this Epic-level episode of Trucking Answers I discuss the possibility of a mandatory vaccine for interstate travel and how that would be implemented.  Get it or not, your choice.  I-70 is closed again in Colorado for possible mudslides.  Some trucks get tangled up and I discuss why that is happening and redo the headline to be more accurate.  In automotive news I implore you to get two keys whe...

In an episode so hot it is ready to burst into flames the Trucking Answers Podcast hits the big road to talk about Afghanistan and what should have been done.  We then move on to the 18-20 year old interstate debate which is basically null.  Brake safety week and hot brakes are discussed with a tip to avoid getting pulled in to be inspected.  A truck leasing task force is formed with the new bill...

Another thrilling episode of Trucking Answers is on the way.  This is the 13th episode and it is on the 13th.  Wow, you know what that means?  Nothing.  I go over why you should say no to things to increase the joy in your life.  If it doesn’t inspire you, move you and make you feel alive don’t do it.  I talk about some trucking news including AB5 and 18-20 year olds driving interstate...

In a thrilling episode I talk about freedom vs safety, we go over some trucking news and I regale everyone with some stories from my time as a car salesman.  I sold at a few different dealerships and all of them were the same, scummy and ready to take advantage of everyone all the time.  I also move on to yet another reason we are not on Mars.  Ready to get started? TruckingAnswersNation.com/Podca...

Another action-packed episode is on the way from Trucking Answers!  Off we go to talk about 18-20 year olds driving a truck again.  Are they really going to lower our pay any more than it already is?  I don’t think so.  A deodorant fire helps a truck stop smell nice and is strong enough for a man but made for a woman.  Wages for truck driving are up but it is only causing churn in the indust...

In this fire-laden action-packed episode of Trucking Answers Mark and Gracie give out the latest trucking news! I-70 is closed in Colorado for who knows how long.  Trucking companies are using Visa Solutions to import drivers to the United States when they don’t need to do so.  I tell why this is.  Nikola trucks are in the news but not for a good reason. Toyota ends the Avalon production aft...

Another thrilling action-packed non-stop episode is ready!  Today in Trucking Answers Mark and Gracie talk about the Olympic Simone Biles controversy, Mark is amazed to find out that President Joe Biden was a truck driver, there is an issue about factoring and a driver dumps 4000 gallons of gas in a stream on purpose.  Werner Enterprises is getting a full review of the $89M judgement and I agree. ...

In another action-packed episode of Trucking Answers, Mark and Gracie discuss a company that is writing up drivers for too many lane changes.  Also, are shorter hauls in the trucking industry what it needs to keep drivers?  The pay will have to change for that to happen.  Rates are up as some drivers get percentage pay.  Are you getting a dollar a mile as a company driver? Maybe you are.  Minnesot...

In this nail-biting episode I talk about the I-16 bridge update.  I discuss drivers getting their 5th wheel pulled and I go in to great detail about bedbugs and what can be done about them in your truck.  Hint:  Not much.  I look into what could be the best new car bargain today, the Chevrolet Spark 2LT Manual.  Heated seats for such a low price!  A better deal than a used car at that price, I thi...

In today’s thrilling episode of Trucking Answers we find out what happened to me on Saturday and why it took so long.  Why don’t drivers do what they are supposed to do?  More I-40 news and opening date.  The Werner Drive Pro app is now available.  What do I think about it?  I got a download in the middle east!  Leasing a car is a good idea for some but now you may have to trade it in...

In today’s thrilling episode of Trucking Answers I discuss the future of autonomous trucking and the FMCSA floating a trial balloon about changing the HOS for autonomous trucks with drivers.  A driver without a license who is prohibited from driving is told not to drive and they really mean it this time.  System Transport will move the Capitol Christmas Tree this year, congrats!  A dump truc...

The Trucking Answers Podcast rolls along today by talking about the strike at Volvo and what is going to happen.  Did you know you are only worth what you can be replaced with?  Ford Bronco vs Ford Maverick.  Companies:  If you watch your drivers 24 hrs a day, including taking pictures of them from the inky shadows, expect them to quit and not recommend the place to other people.  Tesla is going t...

I wanted to do an episode about trucking the way it was when I started in 1988 compared to the way it is now.  What are the biggest changes since then?  I think the cell phone is the biggest change for sure.  There are other things that make trucking better today than it has been.  Let’s look at a few of those as we reminisce about the way trucking used to be.  What are your memories of truc...