Podcasts about audioroad network

Today, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network has a special guest with him. Petra Voelker of C.U.T.C. Inc. joins the show, to teach a way to reduce miles, increase pay, develop a niche, and expand your customer base. Sounds great right! How? By opening up your business to cross-border freight! Today we talk about what it requires to be set up for customs screening at the border, how your apportioned plate works with every jurisdiction, and the requirements for the Canadian provinces. Petra is an expert when it comes to Trucking with Authority for both U.S. and Canadian based carriers!

It’s the Rolling Toe show, we’re on part 3 of our episodes on inflation! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the AudioRoad Network are here to take you through everything tires. We had a lot of conversation this week on inflation and how to maintain and monitor inflation. Obviously this means getting your tires checked— not by a tire thumper! What is causing tire wear issues? If you don’t check your tires (and we mean ALL of your tires!), we can tell you, you’ll never figure it out.   We talk about the different inflation systems, and their pros and cons. We also take your questions and comments. Let’s get rolling!

There are only 27 Days until it’s Spring - wooohoooo. Wherever you are in the country, whether it’s frigid cold, or nice and warm, we all look forward to Spring. Spring represents a renewal of sorts. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network talks about challenging ourselves. And we’re wondering if you’re up for the challenge! Whether you are listening today and start today - or you are listening to a recording ....and you still start today - whatever that day is. Set that goal, write it down, find someone you can share it with and have them hold you accountable!   Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Now's the time to grow your business, and today on the show, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network walks us through how to do just that! So what do you do? Should you hire drivers or owner operators? What hurdles will you face? How many trucks should you take on? If you're thinking about taking the leap to a fleet, this is the show for you! Special guest Bill Hood of Farm2Fleet joins us to talk about what it takes to grow. We'll talk about some of the Do's and Don'ts and the many decisions you may be facing. Let's get moving, successful and trucking with your own authority.

It’s the Rolling Toe show! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the AudioRoad Network are here to take your calls. We’re talking about alignments and tire wear, and things that effect alignments and tire wear. So if you have a question, or if you just want to share a comment, call in any Sunday at 9pm EST! Last week we discussed some of the basics of inflation- particularly cold inflation. Today we revisit what that means, and also talk about ambient pressure, the effects of weather and indoors/outdoor temperatures.   Now all of this is good to understand, but really we want to understand more so we can change and extend the life of our tires. Let’s get rolling!

What is a fuel surcharge and how does it work? Today, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network navigates us through everything fuel. How can a fuel surcharge effect spot market rates? How is it calculated and added to a contract? Today we answer these questions and teach each other how to take advantage of higher fuel prices and make consistent profits even as fuel prices make huge fluctuations. We will explore the often misunderstood concept of fuel surcharge and learn how to use it to your benefit. Your questions and comments are always welcome and encouraged as we share tips and practices to grow our businesses together, and truck with authority!

IFTA? Fuel Surcharge? These are commonly misunderstood topics in our industry. Today, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network walks us through them. We discuss how fuel prices drive rates, and how a fuel surcharge effects the spot market. We will find ways to harness your fuel costs, take advantage of the IFTA system and make it work in your favor. We also talk about ways to save money even while fuel prices are low, maximizing your rates and your bottom line. As always, your questions, advice, and stories from the road are the most valuable information we can share, so call in and get on the air!

Did you have a breakdown? An accident? A theft? A fire? These things are sometimes uncontrollable. Today Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network is talking about how to Prep for Disaster. At some point you will be faced with a situation that may jeopardize your entire business. What will you do? Disaster always happens when we least expect it. How do you overcome these obstacles? What can you do ahead of time to be ready? How can you prepare? What is your "Plan B?" Today we discuss some options and techniques to help you keep a clear head and find the best solution when the time comes. We also listen it to you stories of how you overcame the hardest situations!

Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network talks to us about setting examples and leaving a good health legacy behind. When all is said and done in these crazy, busy days, what is the message we are sharing through the example of our health journey? What will our kids or others be inspired by? What torch are you passing? Give it some thought and share...or simply listen and know you are a part of this pretty awesome community of people who say our health is important to us and we are doing something about it!   Share with us the health legacy you want to be an example of, or write it down and hold yourself accountable to make it happen! Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, has a special show tonight. There’s a lot of questions about the basics of getting started and what it takes, but today we're addressing them! It's all about Truck Dispatch and Negotiations 101! If you've been a company driver or leased to a carrier, chances are you've had a dispatcher or load planner helping you. Now that you have your own authority, that job is yours! Many times there is someone at home that will try to fill that role, even if they are unfamiiar with the industry. We'll cover the very basics of how to dispatch a truck and negotiate a load. This episode will also benefit a spouse, significant other, or family member that may support you in your new venture. We also have a special guest with us tonight, Elizabeth Long! She talks about how to dispatch, how to know how to transition into the realm of the unknown, and even the terminology you’ll need to know once you have your own authority. We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, is here to elaborate on some of the controversial comments we’ve received on facebook in the last little while. We’re taking the time to elaborate on the various business models in this industry, and the types of authority that FMCSA grants, and what they look like and allow. You call in and ask us important questions, and we give you the answers you’re looking for so that you can have the business you want!   We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

Booking your first load? Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network navigates through this episode, and teaches us the beginnings of having your own authority. Now that you have your authority you have to find freight. Where do you start? How do present yourself to your customers? How do you know what the rates should be? We answer these questions, and walk you through the process of the FMCSA filing, and the state requirements. We will cover some of the basics of registering with individual states. You call in and ask us important questions, and we give you the answers you’re looking for so that you can have the business you want! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

It's the first episode of 2015! Today, our host, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network is here to talk about reflecting on 2014, making goals for 2015 and how we're going to help you achieve them. Is your goal this year to advance your business? Are you still trying to make the decision? We will discuss the basic concepts involved with starting a business, the finances, the process, and most importantly the attitude. Kenny defines what it means to be a motor carrier and explains some of the responsibilities that having your own numbers entails. He also walks us through the step by step process of applying for your authority. You call in and ask us important questions, and we give you the answers you’re looking for so that you can have the business you want! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.  

Today on the show, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network is navigating us through PART 2 or Truck Dispatch and Negotiations 101. We're picking up where we left off on last week's topic, covering the basics of how to dispatch a truck, work with a broker, and simple negotiations. We will discuss the basic terminology and strategies to use when discussing the details of a load, and how to succeed on your own! We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

Today, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network navigates us through episode 13 of the show! We talk all about what we've learned from 2014 and how we can use this to begin strong for 2015. We also talk about the changes with the FMCSA-- they've taken notice of companies skirting the rules of brokers by offering "dispatch services". Today, we talk about how this can affect you, and how to work with it! As always,we will be taking your questions and comments to help you build a better trucking business, so you can truck with authority!

It’s the Rolling Toe show! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the AudioRoad Network are here to take your calls. Today we chat camber, castor and toe. We clarify what these things mean in relation to your wheel alignment, and steer and drive axel. Where is the horsepower coming from? Where does the direction control come from? How can we better align to reduce wear and tear?   We investigate. Join us, ask your questions. Let’s get rolling!

What is your 1- 2 Punch when it comes to working on YOU? Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network brings us her plan to being the best, healthy you for just today. Tell us your two things that you do every day to set your day up for success, and we’ll give you Let’s Truck Post-Its for you to continue writing them on. We know there are a bunch of struggles out there, and they get in the way— both physically and mentally, to screw us up and get us off the healthy track. But not today. Today we’re going to inspire you, or help you create one. Put your dukes up, have your 1-2 plan to knock out anything that tries to punch back and sabotage your get-healthy-plan. Do you have a 1-2 Punch for today? Do you have a plan to knock-it out?   Let’s do it! Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, is here with Pam to help you make better decisions for your business! Should you be leased to a carrier, or be independent? Pam just went through the proccess, and is the newest motor carrier of the group. She’s here to share her experience and ask the questions that everyone is wondering when they’re a newly independent driver. We’re coming to you live from Texas, and we’re taking your calls! The freight is out there, stronger than last years numbers! Things are looking good, and we want to take the time to remind you guys to stay focused, stay busy, and keep your rates up! I’m sure you’ll be successful. In order to do that though, you need to be in a position to do so— which basically means you need to have your own authority.   We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

It’s the Rolling Toe show! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the AudioRoad Network are here to take your calls. We start by talking about the specifications of alignments. We’ve all heard it before, but what does “it’s within specs” really mean? Kevin wrote a post about specifications of vehicle alignment. The make, axel, tire and alignment equipment all change what specs are right for you. Because of this, we have “alignment targets”— which are numbers that are all goals to shoot for, but not necessarily obtain. Today Mike and Kevin share the development process, and especially focus on the alignment for the axel. We talk about the 9 minute myth and the appropriate time to align axels. So what’s really going on? Let's find out. Let’s get rolling!

It’s the Rolling Toe show! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the AudioRoad Network are here to take your calls. The show is a bit shorter today, because of technical difficulties, but we get through it and try our best to diagnose your trucking problems. Today we’re focusing on Alignment Procedures. It’s the 3rd post we wrote— if you’re looking at our facebook or LinkedIn. Car alignments are not the same as Truck alignments! Medium and Heavy Duty vehicles need to be 10 times better aligned than cars. We’re helping you save the miles and dollars from your alignment. We share the two most important alignment measurements and mistakes that really make the difference.   Let’s get rolling!

It’s the Rolling Toe show! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the Audioroad Network are here to take your calls. Today, it’s all about finding the characteristics of the tire-wear. We share the top 5 descriptions that can help you find the real problem you’re having with your truck. We breakdown the two categories of Tire Wear and the three categories of Handling Complaints. We also tell you the things to identify so that you can have useful diagnostics on your truck. We talk about how to avoid problems with your alignment, suspension, wear on your tires, and oil spills. We answer your questions and hear some great stories of improvement from people who have taken Mike and Kevin’s advice! Let’s get rolling!

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network sits down to chat with Jeannie Lennox, a team driver and the creator of the Heart Smart Highway Facebook page, where "Truck drivers share photos, lifestyles, recipes and general tips geared towards healthy living on the highway.” Not only do we talk about health and staying focuses, but we talk about the importance of communities like Heart Smart Highway and the one we’re creating here with Destination Health. Welcome to the team! We’re excited to work with you. Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, this is your show and i’m here to tell you how to make the most with your business. We’re on the road today, and our friend Bruce is here to take your calls and help me out! Bruce is part of the Motor Carrier Meetup facebook page, and we shared a lot of ideas with one another. Today we’re talking about invoicing, quickbooks, truck tacking, systems, and try to bring together all of the different perspectives of the people in the group. A group of owner operators is better than just one, and it’s awesome to see how each person has their own different business.   We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network reminds us that we’re all worth it, and we all deserve a healthy and happy life. Kim also does the show from a treadmill desk that she made, so tune in to see how many steps she takes during one take of the show! The treadmill is great because it tracks our improvements in an easy to read way, and allows us to do it while still working—not impeding our workday.   We also share other simple things we can do, while multitasking with work, to lose weight and become healthier versions of ourself, and talk about the importance of tracking and different tools out there for us to use.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, talks about how intimidating it is to become your own driver with your own authority. I know there are a lot of questions, and often I get asked a lot of questions, but I’m here to talk to you about how simple it is. Today we do a general overview of the basic process, step by step, and we tell you the easiest way to not be intimidated by the process. You can do it, and we’re here to help! Ask us your questions, and share your experience with the process. We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.  

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network sits down with Bob Perry, founder of Rolling Strong, who wants to “spread the wellness love!”. Bob grew up in a family of drivers, and saw his dad have all of the health problems. Seeing this, he got into the health industry, and now his life’s passion is to take care of the men and women on the road, and help them get home safely and healthily to their families.  We talk about the rolling effect— that the more people we talk to, the more we get out there, the more we get on board, the more of a difference we make. We also talk about the partnerships that Bob has made, and the in-truck gyms and exercises that you can do to get in shape. He shares quick ideas for how to make protein-meals in the morning, low-fat snacks and the importance of taking a little bit of time to plan. He shares the first place to start on the journey to the healthier you! Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network shares Resolution You— a new way to get us to all achieve our goals. We talk about Scott McKain from Taxi Terry, he shared that “goals have three critical priorities, they need to be specific, realistic and written down. If you keep the goals locked in your head, then by definition here, you do not have a goal, instead you have a wish or a dream.”  Today is the day to tell us your goal. I know it’s scary to put it out there, but we’re in this together, we’re not passing judgement! It may be something tiny, or something huge— but whatever it is, it’s a goal to you, and we’re here to listen and hold you accountable!   Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, talks to us about making mistakes. It’s true, we have to face it, we all make mistakes. But that’s fine, what we don’t want is people not even trying because they’re afraid of screwing up. You can do it. You deserve to have your own authority. There’s always more experienced people out there who you can learn from. We’re learning so much on this show— from the research it takes to create it, to the other people who call in. We share the facebook groups and other sites that share awesome information on rates and lanes and becoming an owner operator/motor carrier with your own authority. We also talk about meet ups and communicating with other drivers, so that we can learn as much as possible and support each other. We even have Bruce here, from the Motor Carrier Meetup. Call in, and ask us your questions.   We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network joins Kevin Rutherford from Let’s Truck to take your calls. We have two guests on the show, starting with Charlene and Richard, who share their story and the scare that motivated them to get healthy! They held each other accountable to not be lazy, eat well, get their blood pressure down and care about yourself. They teach us that many truckers take medication to help out with type 2 diabetes, blood pressure, etc.. but you can get rid of them! Richard shares the simple fixes that helped him get off the medications! We also have Jon Narron on the show— a past trucker, and current Hospital Worker who organized Truckin Runners. He shares his success story and how quitting smoking changed his entire life! Jon, Charlene and Richard did it, and you can too! Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, talks to us today about taking control and having authority of your trucking business! We’re learning the ins and outs, and telling you what it takes to get the money you deserve. This is your show, the ball is in your court, so call in and ask us whatever you want! We talk about the changes for 2015, and the government’s fiscal year. We also explain the ins and outs for filing the paperwork for your authority, and the things you should look out for (including the third party scams out there)!   We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network shares her story and the journey she took to get to a healthier version of herself. Kim talks about the struggle of battling her weight, and become an athlete later in life. She also talks about all of the knowledge and resources that are available to us now, and how she is inspired to help others make the transition to a healthy lifestyle, and be on this journey with her! We also have Jeff Clark, Owner Operator and marathon superhero, to take your calls and tell us his story and share that he is on this journey with us! We talk about the importance of not giving up, exercise, and the stereotypes that hold us back.   Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network is joined with Kevin Rutherford of Let’s Truck. Together we’ll be taking your questions, and talking about enjoying a healthy holiday season. We know it’s easy to take a break, and not think about our health for the holidays, but we have some tips that will help you stay or get back on track. We talk about planning- whether it’s your meals or your days. We also share different resources for recipes and exercise on the road, and for tracking what you do each day (like the apps Kim uses like MyFitnessPal and MapMyRun). What apps do you use? Remember it’s always easier to prevent weight gain than it is to try to take it off. That being said, none of us are perfect, and the holidays are a crazy time filled with tons of food. Today we help you make the promise and stick to it. It’s time to take care of you and become a healthier you. Starting today!   Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, emphasizes that there’s nothing to be afraid of when starting your authority. There’s nothing that’s too complicated, or too hard to understand. Every one of us can do the paperwork, audits and record keeping to satisfy the FMCSA and have your own authority. There is no time like the present to really take the leap and become your own authority. It’s the best time in a long time— rates are good, but you have to be in a good position to dispatch yourself to take advantage of those.  We take your calls and talk about the different things you should learn and know, whether you’re a company driver, leased to a carrier, or have your own authority. We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.  

Tonight on the show, we had some techinical difficulties. So as a result the show gets cut off at 10 mins! BUT nonetheless, Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, walks us through the process of applying to become an Owner Operator, and the different options you’ll have and different decisions you’ll have to make with FMCSA. We talk specifically about the different types of authorities you can have with the FMCSA, and what the roles of the broker, motor carrier and the freight-forwarder are and what they are permitted to do. Kenny teaches us and tells us how we can set up our company for future expansion. “Necessity is the mother of invention”  we dig into this quote, and inspire everyone to get out there, do the hard work, do the research and get your own authority on your own. We’re here to help. Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

The road to a better you. We’re moving towards a more healthy version of you, whatever that means to you, whatever that looks like to you. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network has Kevin Reilly and Darlene Ventura of the Big Truck Cooking Facebook page here to help us answer your questions. They are an awesome couple, on a low-carb, fresh food lifestyle with a great routine and plan for the road. They teach us what motivated them to get this started, and get their health back on track. We also get them to share recipes (from simple to elaborate), tricks, tips and motivational stories to get us to make the steps and commit to ourselves. We also talk about partnerships and accountability, and how it helps to have someone else motivate you on this journey.   Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself.

Kenny Long, from the AudioRoad Network, talk to us about the basic process of getting set up as your own authority. Seems like a complicated, bureaucratic things that no one wants to deal with. But be careful, getting someone to fill out this paperwork is often a scam to take your pennies. We teach you how to do it yourself, or how to look out for these scams. Being leased to a carrier has a lot of advantages, and some of the cons that having your own authority has, may get taken over once you are leased to a carrier. We know that. We know that getting audited is scary, and daunting seeming. But we want to get through that, and teach you how to make the record keeping and paperwork easy. Trust us, it’s not complicated, and you CAN do it and reap the advantages. We want you to discover what is best for your business and your success! Take the step, and truck with your own authority.

How important our health is to us? Arguably it’s the most important factor in our lives, and the one thing you have the most control of. Today, Kim Cockerham from the Audioroad Network help you get started on the road to a better you. We all want to feel good, look good, and have energy to care for our loved ones and live passionate and productive lives. But reality is, we’re all different, and we are all at a different level of healthiness. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to hear off ALL the kinds of diets, exercise regimens and millions of things we COULD be doing. We’re looking to eliminate that. We take your questions, tips and tricks. We reveal the results from our survey and talk about how the time you spend away from home can impact your health. We share some advice and resources for how you can making the most of cooking on your truck. Today it’s about the Start. Where you are right now, starting today you are part of the Forward Focus Movement. Starting today, you’re making yourself and your health a priority!   Give yourself kudos for being here today, and taking the time to learn and work on yourself. We're riding along the Audioroad, Destination Health.

It’s the inaugural Rolling Toe show! Kevin and Mike Beckett from the Audioroad Network are here to take your calls, among the hilarious radio mixups we have. Today, it’s all about the alignment industry. How can you get better tire life? Is the cost of alignments adding to the cost of the tire, without actually adding any value to it? We talk about the kind of mileage you should be getting out of your steer tires, and what’s causing us to not get the mileage we want and need! We answer your questions on the wear and tear of your tires, the right suspension for your truck, and when to know if your axel is too flexible. Mike’s so good, he can even guess the problem you’re experiencing by just knowing the model of the tires and suspension you have.   Let’s get rolling!