Find and pass along knowledge to new drivers that will make them the safest drivers on the road; and provide a firm stepping stone into a successful career in trucking.
Exercising and eating healthy on the road
Why do Truck drivers get paid by the mile
A year in review and where we are headed next. We are going over past episodes and talking about episodes we will be doing next
The ELD mandate is in effect with special guest Dale Howard
Dale Howard will be hosting tonight. Talking about the ELD mandate
We'll discuss jumping carriers and our resident new driver Don Smith will be calling
What to do when you break
We will be talking to everyone's favorite dot officer Dale Howard about your rights as a truck driver. We will also be talking about preparing for winter.
We'll be talking with Don Smith again for a progress report and info on his
Everyone's favorite DOT officer Dale Howard will be on to talk compliance. We will also be talking about the Special Olympics truck convoy.
We will be talking to Don Smith a driver in his second week of truck school about to start training with Schn
Driving for optimal fuel mileage. We'll discuss the best way to drive for the best fuel mileage
Tonight is our monthly compliance show with Everyone's favorite DOT officer Dale Howard! We are talking accountability
We will be talking about reading an Atlas vs google and GPS's. Truck stop apps vs the before. Inverters, dash cams, Bluetooth, audible vs radio Siriusxm scanning and TRANSFLO.
The importance of paying attention during training
Our monthly compliance show with everyone's favorite DOT officer Dale Howard! This month's topic is pedestrian safety. Also stay tuned for a special announcement about the CMC contest.
Russ Morgan and Stephen Adcock will be educating everyone on maintenance hacks you can do yourself.
Tonight's episode is all about health. Our special guest is Primal Health coach Becky Morgan. She will give advice on how to get or stay healthy on the road.
Tonight's episode is all about health. Our special guest is Primal Health coach Becky Morgan. She will give advice on how to get or stay healthy on the road.
Tonight is our monthly compliance show with retired DOT officer Dale Howard. We will be talking about getting ready for this year's road check and what to expect.
Summer time driving There will be lots of RV's, fifth wheels, and travel trailers on the road. Most of theese people are inexperienced with those vehicles so give them lots of room. The rest areas and truck stops will be full of people and animals. Watch your pets and other people's pets Weight Distribution, pendulum effect, merging, following too closely, driving in tight quarters. Traffic. Watch your blind spots Summer time weather flash floods and storms, Don't get complacent, keep an eye on the weather. Keep a set of winter clothes with you you never know what you might drive into. Jerome's story Be aware people may under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Stay alert. Russ stories Paramedic/truck Don't get complacent with maint. Everything will get hotter,tires brakes and fluids Stay hydrated, keep water in the truck Use a cut off pant leg to protect your left arm from the sun
What is your job? Is it just driving? Being a truck driver is so much more than driving. Your role: Truck Operator/Trailer driver Drive to keep yourself safe and everyone around you safe Picking up and delivering on time Pre-trip/Post-trip Basic Maint Company Rep, customer service and communication Time management is key in all theese things
Fears and PhobiasSit and wait at shippers and receiversExperienced drivers with high cpm get less miles vs inexperienced drivers lower cpm get more miles cause they're cheaperLow miles lots of time Why?Reasons you don't get miles On time delivery and pickup Do you turn loads down? No relationship How much value do you bring to the company Some weeks freight just sucksDo your time 6mos to a yearTakes about a year to learn how to play the game Save money to be ready for your first yearBe resourcfulWhen should you refuse a load?When should you change dispatchers?Shutting down late at night and finding a parking space
Tonight is our monthly compliance show with everyone's favorite DOT officer Dale Howard. We will be talking about HOS and Elogs.
Call in and learn about all the ways you can cook on your truck even as a company driver. Share your recipes
Tonight is a fun one! We'll be sharing our favorite rants and we want you to share yours! So think up a few good rants or just call in.
Getting ready for Spring Compliance Checks. Call in and ask your questions with Everyone's favorite DOT officer Dale Howard! With warm weather comes more inspections we'll talk about getting ready for them and staying compliant and legal. With have our regular hosts Melissa Grim and Russ Morgan and our special guest host Dale Howard. Dale is here to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Next week we'll talk about driver rants so get your favorite rants ready.
Tonight is all about the future of trucking. What will trucking be like in 20 years? What will your career path like as a new driver. When will autonomous trucks take over? Will autonomous trucking take over? Autonomous trucks are already on the road. What will the process be moving into an autonomous world? Tonight Russ and Melissa will talk about all these questions and take your cal
Tonight we'll talking about planning for the future and driver pay. Your company 401k, financial responsibility, paying bills on the road. We'll also discuss your plans for the future do you want to just drive or become to an owner operator or maybe move into instructing or management. We'll also discuss the proper way you should be paid as a driver. 1099 vs W-
Tonight will be an open discussion on crash mitigation systems. Melissa Grim and her new co-host Russ Morgan will be giving their opinions on crash mitigation systems and we want to hear yours. We'll do our best to answer your questions as well and we want to hear your stories. For of those of you that don't know crash mitigation systems are those such as On Guard mainly they have forward facing radar with assistive breaking. It applys the brakes if the front of the truck gets too close to anything. There have been problems with this system. So we will be talking pros and cons of these
Dealing with other people -Drivers -Shippers -Truck stops -Mechanics -Dispatchers. Basically we're talking about not being an idiot. If you are considerate you will have a good experience out on the road. One big point of contention is experienced drivers "harassing" new drivers. Some examples of "that guy". Not pulling up properly after fueling, parking in no parking spots, Using highway turn arounds
Tonight we will be talking to Dale Howard all about cargo securement. Everything you ever wanted to know about cargo securement. Dale will go over this topic in detail. Call in to listen and ask your questions
Starting as a truck driver in your first year is extremely stressful. It's not just a regular job, it is a completely different lifestyle. We'll talk about ways to reduce stress and deal with stress. A preview is don't take on too much too fast. Make a plan, add time in for delays. Add some extra time on your 10 hr break, a realistic time period is 12 to 14 hours. When you take your break make sure to eat shower and do something relaxing. Also prepare for what you are going to do the next day(reduces stress) Other tips for dealing with stress are meditation, yoga, deep breathing, and exercise. Remember if you mess up its ok to start over.
I just finished IC orientation with Schneider National. So we decided to be topical and discuss what to expect when signing on to your first carrier or a new carrier. Well talk about what to bring and how to prepare. Ask questions, don't show up unprepared.
Tonight's show is all about having a plan. Ask yourself, do I want to have this year fly by like all the others having accomplished nothing or do you want to make a plan and have a successful year accomplishing or moving closer to your goals. Even just coming into the industry as a brand new driver it is important to have a plan. You can put yourself on the fast track in your career if you do. Plan your career, your money, and your personal life. Set goals, listen to audiobooks and take online courses.
Tonight we will be talking to Dale Howard all about cargo securement. Everything you ever wanted to know about cargo securement. Dale will go over this topic in detail. Call in to listen and ask your questions
Tonight's show is all about team driving. We'll go over the benefits of team driving. We'll also talk about strategies to make your team driving experience successful. We'll also cover what not to do and traps to avoid. Russ and Becky Morgan will be guest hosting with Melissa Grim tonight
Tonights episode will be all about personal safety, especially women. We will be giving advice and tips on ensuring your personal safety. We will be talking about best practices for personal safety at truck stops and rest areas. We will cover tools we recommend to maintain your safety including guns if your company allows them. Some examples and personal stories
You could call tonight's show live on location! Becky Morgan and Melissa Grim are volunteering at the Iron Man in AZ otherwise known as IMAZ! The goal is volunteer at this years IMAZ so we can participate in next year's IMAZ! For those of you that don't know what an Iron Man is, it is the ultimate triathlon! 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile swim! Since we are here focused on our training we wanted to talk about staying in shape on the road. We'll cover tips and tricks on how to stay active and talk about training for those that are interested. Our special guest tonight will be Kim Cockerham a Lake Placid Iron Man Finisher!
This is our first of a monthly compliance show with special guest host Dale Howard! Everyone's favourite DOT officer Dale Howard will be guest hosting the show tonight and will be covering the importance and details of the daily pre-trip. He will be answering questions as well. Call in with your compliance and HOS questions. You can also call in about any other topic and we'll do our best to answer your questions.
Tonight's show is all about choosing a carrier. We have some excellent guests to help you find your dream job! Matthew Morrison has come up with a great process for choosing a carrier that he is willing to share with you. The major theme of this episode is ask questions and Ask Why to the anwer. When you are looking for a job in the trucking industry the first step is to design your dream job. Sit down in a quiet place with some uniterrupted time and ask yourself these questions before you start looking for a carrier. Do you like different routes or familiar routes? Why? Do you enjoy problem solving? Why? How much money do you want to make? How much do you want to work? When and where do you want drive? What type of trailer do you want to pull? What type of freight do you want to work with? What type of schedule do you prefer? The list goes on and on, another good idea is to list your strengths and weaknesses, buy the book "Standout"; it comes with a code to take a strength assessment test. Now take all the answers to these questions and describe your dream job. List potential carriers that meet your criteria As big a list as possible, then start going thru the list and look for reasons not to work for a carrier. Create a carrier short list. When you narrow it down to five stop the process. Contact these carriers and talk to recruiting. Ask for details, pay scale, home time, pet policy. Make a carrier comparison checklist, compare pay, mileage, deadhead, multistop, load/unload. Outline operation: Local, regional, 48 state, hometime Go to one of there terminals, sit in the drivers lounge and talk to drivers, new and veteran. Ask what they like and dislike about the company and ask them why?
When we first considered becoming truck drivers we only considered pulling vans. The reason that is all we considered is because that is all we knew. We want to give those considering being a truck driver some information on your choices. We will be talking about vans, reefers, logging, dry bulk, and intermodal. We will also cover open deck which includes flat bed, step deck, double drop, and oversize. A couple other segments are heavy haul, curtainside trailers, and conestogas. There is also LTL and day drivers. We have some great guests who are experts in their segment of the industry. Hopefully after the show you will be able to make an informed decision about which segment you want to work in.
Tonight's show is all about training. We'll have Edward Prince, William Helper, and Becky Morgan on the show to give you some tips, tricks, and advice on how to survive training. We'll talk about what to bring, what to expect and what you should expect to learn. We'll also talk about what to do if you are not getting everything you think you should get from your trainer. Edward and Becky are former trainers and William is currently a trainer.
Tonight's episode is all about training. We are going in depth with being a trainer and potentially becoming a trainer, and the responsibilities involved in both Here are some things you need to know before you decide to become a trainer: Proper communication skills, can you be clear, concise, and direct. Proper tact, correcting without hurting. Ask yourself, do I have the ability to read people and decide if they have what it takes or more importantly if they absolutely do not have what it takes. Don't be afraid to trust your instincts and get a bad driver off your truck. We'll be sharing some personal stories on this front. Don't just look at training in terms of money. Somone is trying to learn from you. You are responsible for your trainee. If they get off your truck and haven't learned what they need and fail, that is on you. Trainees are on your truck for a short period of time and you need to pass on a lot of info in that time. You have one job: Prepare them to go out on their own and succeed. "You're mission should you choose to accept it..." Our special guest tonight will be William Hepler, Edward Prince, Russ Morgan and Becky Morga
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