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Welcome to another episode of The Chief Strategy Officer Podcast! Today, we're diving into a pivotal topic for strategy leaders: how to approach mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to accelerate your company's strategic goals. Joining us are two Outthinker CSOs with extensive Strategy and M&A experience. Kevin Ilcisin, has a fascinating career in high tech, most recently as SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development for NI, formerly known as National Instruments, which was recently acquired by Emerson Electric in 2023. Kevin brings a scientific approach and holds a phD in Astrophysical Sciences with a focus on Plasma Physics. Alok Agrawal is the Chief Strategy Officer at Celestica, a $7B multinational leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions industries. Alok started his career as a management consultant with Kearney serving industrial clients before taking strategy and M&A executive leadership roles for industry leaders like Johnson Controls, Meritor, and Tenneco. In this episode, Kevin and Alok share their insights and practical experience in the art and science of successful deal-making and integration. In this episode, we explore: The critical distinction between strategy and M&A. (hint- M&A isn't a strategy- it's a tool to realize your strategy) —What people miss about this and why that matters. How to identify the right acquisition targets and develop relationships with key players like investment banks. Practical tips for building and managing a robust M&A pipeline Insights on navigating cultural integration and realizing post-merger synergies effectively. The unique role a Chief Strategy Officer plays in orchestrating and guiding the M&A process- and advice they have for CSOs and M&A leaders early in their career about what they wish they knew early on and mistakes to avoid Whether you're new to M&A or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with practical advice and lessons learned from two seasoned leaders. Tune in for actionable takeaways to become masterful at using M&A to accelerate your strategy and execution.   Learn more about Outthinker's community of chief strategy officers - https://outthinkernetwork.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/outthinker-networks

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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) have announced a deal where Cummins will pay $36.50 in cash per Meritor share. This brings the total deal value to approximately $3.7 billion. This is a major acquisition in the transportation industry. Spencer Tenney spoke with FreightWaves TV's Anthony Smith and Tony Mulvey about this acquisition and what it means for the transportation industry going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hot-seat-tenney-group/message

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Well, I've been holding onto this episode with the hopes that I'd be able to include a main topic, but that's still in the works. So I guess there's no logical reason to keep hanging onto all this old news. Some of it isn't all that relevant anymore, like the whole Canadian border thing and Covid news. But there's also some more relevant topics here, including all the typical stuff like recalls, more safety blitzes (not the NFL version), moving forward with both the infrastructure plan and futuristic trucks, drug and health updates, and of course, all the things our government is up to. Additionally, Scott Gunter a.k.a. Killjoy gives me a chance to drool all over his submission for the Trucker Grub segment. This time around, most of the listener feedback segment consists of new drivers wanting to join the Trucker Dump Slack group, but two long-time listeners also pipe in on mechanical woes and YouTube videos. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 855–943-3518 to learn more. Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series. News segment: 3 IRS Tax Code Changes Truck Drivers Need to Know from TheTruckersReport.com CVSA announces Roadcheck inspection blitz dates, OOS criteria changes from OverdriveOnline.com Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for methane warning system issue from OverdriveOnline.com 3,500 Peterbilt tractors recalled for potential issue with side step from OverdriveOnline.com Daimler Issues Another Safety Recall for Western Star, Freightliner Models from TheTruckersReport.com Eaton-Cummins transmission joint venture hunts for last stick shift holdouts from FreightWaves.com Cummins acquiring Jake Brake company from OverdriveOnline.com Cummins will buy Meritor for $3.7B Diesel Fuel Expected To Rise As Wall Street Predicts $100 Per Barrel Crude Prices from TheTruckersReport.com 2022 may be pivotal year for California's green rules for trucks from FreightWaves.com J.B. Hunt enters long-term partnership with autonomous trucking firm from OverdriveOnline.com Outrider extends autonomous distribution yard work to backing up trailers from FreightWaves.com Ottawa declares state of emergency as OOIDA calls for end to border vax mandates from OverdriveOnline.com The People's Convoy drove from California to Washington DC to support trucker's freedom. ‘The People's Convoy' grows in size as protest leaves Oklahoma from the Washington Examiner 7:36 video of my experience running with The People's Convoy Border, Ottawa protesters could lose CDLs, face prison, fines: Ontario premier from FreightWaves.com Police clear Freedom Convoy truckers, supporters from Ottawa from FreightWaves.com US to close borders to unvaccinated Canadian, Mexican truckers on Saturday from FreightWaves.com 16 U.S. governors, two Canadian premiers call for end to cross-border vax mandate from OverdriveOnline.com KeepTruckin ELD now certified in Canada from OverdriveOnline.com Truckers using cocaine more than marijuana, study finds from FreightWaves.com OOIDA says report on drivers' drug use 'meaningless' from OverdriveOnline.com DOT eyes plan to allow oral fluid drug testing to ‘help combat employee cheating' from CDLLife.com FMCSA updates vision standard for certain truck drivers from OverdriveOnline.com Hutcheson succeeds Joshi as head of FMCSA from FreightWaves.com Buttigieg prioritizing truck driver pay from FreightWaves.com Truck Driver Salary: Top Paying Jobs (By State & Freight Type) from TruckStop.com Is driver retention getting better? Stay Metrics' latest data suggests yes from FreightWaves.com FMCSA seeks to improve complaint process for drivers, brokers from FreightWaves.com FMCSA, NHTSA set dates for major rulemakings from FreightWaves.com Buttigieg's DOT rejects hours-of-service court challenge claims from FreightWaves.com Supply chain report tackles truck parking, overtime exemption from LandLineMag.com Public-sector efforts to boost truck parking face path filled with hurdles from FreightWaves.com FMCSA lifts restrictions on CDL knowledge test proctors from FreightWaves.com Virginia likely to see push for right-lane truck restriction during snow from FreightWaves.com How to confront the post-crash litigation threat -- start at the scene of the accident from OverdriveOnline.com How a plaintiffs' attorney shop works -- and how truckers can play defense to work it from OverdriveOnline.com Who wants to own a trucking company? Retailers are starting to line up from FreightWaves.com Love's opens two new locations from OverdriveOnline.com Trucker Grub segment: Scott Gunter, a.k.a Killjoy shares his favorite breakfast joint called Breakfasttime Anytime, located in Concord, NC on I-85 exit 60. Listener Feedback segment: Mark Bezant is pursuing a trucking career and wants to join the Trucker Dump Slack group and stroke my ego a bit. You know I'm all for that!

Engine maker Cummins Inc. is acquiring components manufacturer Meritor in a $3.7 billion cash deal announced yesterday. The total transaction value — at a price of $36.50 a share of Meritor stock — includes assumed debt and net of acquired cash. The purchase price is 48% higher than the $24.67 per share that Meritor's stock closed at Feb. 18. In addition to commercial drivetrain, braking and other truck parts, Meritor has moved aggressively into developing parts for electric vehicles. In another major deal, GXO Logistics announced Sunday its plans to acquire United Kingdom-based Clipper Logistics. GXO has not yet made a formal offer, but the agreed-upon terms indicate a price estimated to be $1.3 billion. Clipper provides logistics services for several European retailers.

- German Greens Sue To Block Giga Berlin - Stellantis Posts Eye-Popping Profits - UAW Workers Earn $1.5 Billion In Profit Sharing - Lucid Hit with Non-OTA Recall - SEAT Cupra's Cool Concept Cars - Wuling's Latest ICE Offerings - Recycling Seat Belts and Seat Covers - BYD To Make HD EV Trucks in U.S. - Apollo Adds Tenneco To List of Auto Acquisitions - Cummins Buys Meritor To Fight Climate Change

- German Greens Sue To Block Giga Berlin- Stellantis Posts Eye-Popping Profits- UAW Workers Earn $1.5 Billion In Profit Sharing- Lucid Hit with Non-OTA Recall- SEAT Cupra's Cool Concept Cars- Wuling's Latest ICE Offerings- Recycling Seat Belts and Seat Covers- BYD To Make HD EV Trucks in U.S.- Apollo Adds Tenneco To List of Auto Acquisitions- Cummins Buys Meritor To Fight Climate Change

With medium- and heavy-duty truck electrification, we're seeing a unique alignment of traditional truck manufacturers, tier-1 suppliers and start-up companies simultaneously competing and collaborating. We have companies that started building electric trucks in their garages now developing trucks for the parcel delivery market. We have two tier 1 suppliers going from axle, brake and driveline suppliers to providers of full electric powertrains. And we have major truck manufacturers working alongside silicon-valley start-ups. We asked Meritor's vice president for Global Business Development, T.J. Reed, if all these diverse interests play together in the same sandbox. Meritor Blue Horizon HDT: Meritor to Begin Commercial Electric Powertrain Production YouTube: Meritor Blue Horizon Manifesto Follow HDT on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Are you dealing with challenges at your workplace? Studies say women of color, especially Black women, experience huge barriers, unfair treatment, and lack of opportunities in the corporate workplace.  Today, we speak with Linda Taliaferro, successful corporate executive and career advisor, about strategies to successfully navigate the workplace in corporate America, especially as a woman of color. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Imposter Syndrome at the workplace and how to deal with it Examining the relationship between personal lives and professional lives. How important are “work friends”? How are we preventing ourselves from succeeding in the workplace? QUOTES “Negative self-talk can be a career-killer” – Linda Taliaferro (6:05) “We should be eager, and understand the responsibility, of shifting the landscape.” – Linda Taliaferro (29:15) RESOURCES MENTIONED drgenevaspeaks.com lindataliaferro.com hello@theteellc.net Linda Taliaferro is the Vice President of Global Quality for Meritor, Inc.  Meritor Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industry markets. Linda has oversight for 38 sites and joint ventures located in 18 countries on 5 continents. Linda is the Founder of The TEE – The Extra Effort, LLC, a career advisory service-based business helping women of color professionals shift their mindset, successfully leverage their strengths to be seen as a leader, positioned to get their shoulder tapped for the next level opportunity. Before joining Meritor, Linda held the position of Global Quality, Environmental Health, and Safety Director at Littelfuse, Inc.  Before joining Littelfuse, Linda held the position of Ford North America Advanced Quality Director at Johnson Controls.  She has held positions of increasing responsibility within Hayes Lemmerz, Inc., which is now Maxion Wheels.  Director of Quality for both the Suspensions and Powertrain business units, Director of Quality, Operational Excellence and Program Management in the Wheels business unit, a Global Director position.  Linda has also worked for Bosch, BMW MC, Detroit Diesel within Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supplier Development throughout her extensive career.  In December of 2020, Linda was awarded the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Industry Achievement Award.  In February 2020, Linda was named one of Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence Honorees.  She was named one of Savoy's 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America.  In the same year, out of over 30 candidates, she was selected one of 3 women named Alternative for Girls Role Model of the Year.  In 2017, she was awarded Woman Worth Watching in STEM by Profiles in Diversity Journal.  In 2015, Linda received the Women of Color STEM Special Recognition award.  From 2016-2018 Linda was President of the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) and now serves on their Executive Advisory Council (EAC). Linda is a board member of Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan, a member of the American Society of Quality (ASQ), member of Inforum Women's Professional Alliance and Women in Manufacturing (WIM).  Linda is a member of Jack and Jill, Inc, a member of the Greater Wayne County Chapter of The Links, Inc., and Pi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  Linda was born in New Castle, PA.  She has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.  She holds a certification as a Six Sigma Greenbelt and is proficient in German. Linda is married to Christopher L. Taliaferro.  Her daughter and AKA Soror Alexis C. McCullough, is a summa cum laude graduate of Howard University and is currently enrolled in law school.

In this episode, our hosts John and Chuck tell the behind the scenes story of Mechelle Vinson....a 19 year old Bank Teller and how she was coerced into having a sexual relationship with her boss in order to save her job.In May of 1975, Mr. Sidney Taylor, Branch Manager at a local bank takes his employee, Bank Teller Mechelle Vinson, out to dinner at a Chinese Restaurant after work. Years later, Michelle  recollected the story of the Chinese restaurant dinner with the Washington Post…in her own words…she said… ‘I don't want to go to bed with you,' And he says, ‘Just like I hired you, I'll fire you. Just like I made you, I'll break you, and if you don't do what I say then I'll have you killed.' … And that's how it started.”As we continue our HR Stories of Court Cases and Laws that made HR today we look at the very first case that eventually reaching the U.S. Supreme Court on June 19, 1986, Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson. It was the first of its kind to redefine sexual harassment in the workplace. It established the standards for analyzing whether conduct was unlawful and when an employer would be liable. The court, ruled unanimously (9–0) that sexual harassment that results in a hostile work environment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans sex discrimination by employers. The Court also established criteria for judging such claims.Have an HR Story to tell? Want to contact John and Chuck? Email mystory@HRStoriesPodcast.com or visit www.HRStoriesPodcast.com.

This week we are welcoming Jon Morrison as our guest. Jon most recently was the President, Americas for WABCO. Jon shares leadership lessons learned in his career. Before that role, he served as President, North America for American Axle and Manufacturing since November 2014. Before then, he held the position of Vice President Vehicle Dynamics and Controls with WABCO. From 2006 through 2014, Morrison served as President and General Manager of Meritor WABCO, the joint venture between Meritor and WABCO.

In today's episode, we'll be talking with the brilliant Linda Taliaferro. Linda is the vice president of Global Quality for Meritor, Inc, and the Founder and CEO of The Extra Effort, a career advisory service based business helping professionals get unstuck and strengthen their key interpersonal skills in order to change the trajectory of their careers within corporate America. She was named one of Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence Honorees in February 2020, and one of Savoy's Most Influential Women in Corporate America in 2019. To learn more about Linda, visit https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ Sound Production: Matt Cole ( matthewdouglascole@gmail.com ) of Go On Productions ( www.facebook.com/GoOnPodcasts ) Artwork: Erin Lindstrom  Music: High by Lyfo ( www.soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high )If you enjoy this episode please leave us a 5 star review! And if you need any support as a human, being, and/or CEO, reach out! More info about working together at erinlindstrom.com Free sales and money mindset course here: shinysalescourse.com Andddddddd hang out w me on Instagram for behind the scenes and current hot takes!

Episode 66: Doug Dole is the General Manager of the Product Strategy division of Meritor. In this episode, we discuss the wide range of price points that Meritor has their parts, for any application you may need them for. We also go into what you get when you buy Meritor genuine parts, that you just don’t get if you go with any other part.Subscribe  YouTube | Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio Giveaway Contest We regularly have our supplier’s giveaway great products worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars. It takes 5-seconds to enter. Check out our latest giveaway. Show Notes Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all the content Jamie Irvine publishes.  Disclaimer: This podcast and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission. Apply for the SAP Truck and Auto Parts Regional Sales Manager Position: SAPCorp.net/apply Look up heavy-duty parts without a VIN: https://parts.diesellaptops.com/

S1, Ep 9: July 23rd. Margaret Molloy is joined by: Linda Boff (Chief Marketing Officer, GE), Amy Martin Ziegenfuss (VP, Global Brand Marketing, Hilton), Douwe Hilarius (Director of Product Strategy, Marketing & Comms., Europe, China, Japan, ASEAN, Meritor), Stephanie Buscemi (Chief Marketing Officer, Salesforce) and Mayur Gupta (Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Gannett). The panel explores marrying purpose and action and how crisis is pushing marketing back to its basics. The CMOs also share their commitments by answering the following question: “As we look to the future, how are you defining brand? And what is your commitment to making sure brand plays the role you believe it should in this reset?”

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In this episode, Eric Clark, a partner in our Labor & Employment practice, and April Miller Boise, Former Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Meritor, share tips on how to build your career. They will discuss various strategies in defining professional goals and how to take a proactive approach to achieving them. Some key topics include: Establishing a vision of what your personal success looks like, Taking charge of your career, Exercising initiative and being proactive, Prioritizing your strengths and weaknesses; Getting to know your organization and how it defines success; and Staying visible and promoting your personal successes

Protégé Podcast Season 4 launches with our 10-part series, "Inside the C-Suite," where I interview senior leaders from diverse backgrounds who are part of executive leadership at leading companies and organizations. On this episode, I have a powerfully inspiring conversation with the insightful and accomplished April Miller Boise, senior vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary of Meritor. April talks about the importance of sponsors, the elements of executive communication, and how to build relationships with your professional colleagues.

Meritor senior executive Linda Taliaferro has climbed the corporate ladder in the very male world of global commercial vehicles. So she understands the gender landmines and obstacles ambitious women must navigate throughout their leadership journeys. From confronting sexual harassers to mastering workplace politics, Taliaferro has experienced it all.  That's why she founded The TEE (The Extra Effort) organization to share what she has learned (often the hard way!) and mentor other women. The critical differentiator for women, she believes, is the ability to find the courage to step into and claim our individual and collective power.  She's a global executive in a tough, male-dominated field; she's authentic and she's committed to helping other women power up!   

Linda Taliaferro is the Vice President of Global Quality for Meritor, Inc, which is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. It has more than 9,000 diverse employees in 18 countries in five continents. Taliaferro is also very involved in the community working on programs that inspire and promote women and girls to expand their careers in STEM. She founded The TEE, (The Extra Effort), a career advisory service-based business helping people get unstuck and strengthen key interpersonal skills in order to change the trajectory of their careers and to get a seat at the table. Website: https://www.lindataliaferro.com/

Today, we take it for granted that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. However, this development was never assured. It would take over twenty years and a hard-fought legal battle before this cause of action was finally recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1986. This episode examines Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson and the development of the definition of sexual harassment in the workplace.

LLN (6/25/19) – C.R. England is facing a lawsuit from a former employee over a sexual assault. Also, a Michigan proposal would have truckers bear the cost of roadwork there. Meanwhile, Meritor was recently honored for its Shoes For Soldiers program. And the U.S. House acted on a spending bill – with several trucking provisions included. 0:00-9:57 – Newscast 9:57-24:42 – C.R. England lawsuit; Meritor honored 24:42-39:40 – Michigan trucker taxes; bulletin board 39:40-49:24 – Meal and rest breaks, CSA and 30-minute break in spending bill pass

Crystal Kendrick is the CEO of The Voice of Your Customer and Founder of The Voice of Black Cincinnati, and she’s dedicated her life to customer service and using her leadership skills to enrich her community in Cincinnati with a ‘do it yourself’ approach to getting better quality news to the public while connecting people with businesses and universities. Mike and Crystal talk about how companies can put customers and employees first (and themselves second), and how it ultimately leads to a more successful business.  Crystal got her degree in marketing and planned on working part-time while going to school, but when she went to the Urban League for help finding a job, she found a career instead, with Rockwell International in Kentucky, which became Meritor and eventually became ArvinMeritor. She worked there for 10 years and had great leadership, mentoring, and developed herself. Crystal finally decided to try something new and worked for a large hometown bank – an entirely new experience filled with new learning. Crystal assumed that she’d eventually retire as the Vice President of Customer Service from some corporate company, but that isn’t what happened. What she realized was that as she climbed the corporate ladder, she went from working directly with clients and customers to managing 70-80 people and it required her to be an extension of Human Resources. Reports, conflict management, disputes, hiring, training, etc., and it moved away from her passion. She wasn’t great at those jobs and realized that sometimes a person can love those tasks without actually enjoying managing those tasks. Crystal started doing ‘secret shopping’ for friends, and when she wasn’t able to work normally due to an illness, other businesses began to flood her with calls to do secret shopping for them, too. She decided that she was going to try it full time. She had 2 years of savings to live on, and she hasn’t looked back since. The lesson? It’s okay not to do well in a position and it’s okay to take time to figure out what you really want to do because your health, your well-being, and your happiness are #1. It wasn’t always easy… Crystal had some lessons to learn about how using the wrong language could stall her business – specifically calling it Secret Shopping. Second, with her degrees and experience, her clients didn’t ONLY want secret shopping. She shares the three facets of her business, The Voice of Your Customer. There are many people who helped shape Crystal’s career, but the most influential ones came from her first job at Rockwell/ArvinMeritor. She shares how each of the three people molded her ideas of what great leadership is. From identifying talent and helping them grow, to the tactical and strategic issues of being a leader, to the art of ‘customer first’ and how to sell and engage with customers, Crystal still uses what she learned from them to this day. Crystal isn’t just a successful entrepreneur; she’s also very involved in improving the community. She adopted the motto of one of the paragons of community outreach in her area: “Give to get to give.” In short, the more you give, the more opportunities you get to give. Since giving is a love language for Crystal, that lesson has been incredible for her. In every community, there are problems and there are people looking to solve those problems. Crystal shares some of the toughest issues facing many communities today. Education is at the forefront for her; it’s something that no one can ever take away from you. And education also creates opportunities, another of the conversations Crystal is passionate about. Another is health. There are too many lives altered, changed, or ended because people don’t have healthy options. It’s the little things we take for granted when we have the resources. Crystal isn’t just passionate about education, opportunities, and health. She founded The Voice of Black Cincinnati, an organization that strives to use media to represent diversity in a far more positive light than what we typically see in the news: crime and sports. Rather than relying on mainstream media to portray successes and positive news, Crystal decided to bring that type of news directly to the audience. Crystal’s work doesn’t stop there. The organization has a database of colleges, corporations, businesses, and more who are sharing information about scholarships. They also have a community calendar for events the audience can come out and be a part of while connecting and networking with others. In addition, they have a jobs board, an amazing resource that companies are invested in just as much as the workforce is. Now this seems like a lot of data, and it is, so as a media company, The Voice of Black Cincinnati consolidates this data, and Crystal explains how. Crystal is a very special leader, a picture of what it means to be enthusiastic and engaged, and she shares what inspires her to do what she does and lead well. She shares a unique insight: in the past, business was about quality, or leadership, or whatever else. But today, it’s all about the worker. What does that mean? Crystal explains her two jobs as CEO, and it might change the way you look at modern business. With her broad-ranging experience, Crystal has several insights to share about staffing and customer experience. There’s far too many to list here, but you’ll definitely want to take some notes because you can apply all of this to YOUR business and leadership style. But the biggest takeaway here is the one thing Crystal recommends all leaders do: ‘secret shop’ your own company. The issues you face are the same ones your customers face on a daily basis. We hope you enjoyed the show! If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to subscribe and review, and leave a comment below! You can find us on your favorite podcast player. Help us get the word out by sharing on social media using #TalentMagnet! Crystal Kendrick LinkedIn The Voice of Your Customer Website Twitter Instagram The Voice of Black Cincinnati Website Facebook Other links from this episode: 5 Love Languages Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Minority Business Accelerator

As you can tell from the title, today's show is about this reserved truck parking that is popping up at all the truck stops. But before we get to that, listener Kevin wrote in to tell me I screwed up the Meritor jacket contest from the last podcast. He was right! We also have some gift ideas for truckers, which is handy right before Christmas. We also discuss Telsa's fancy new electric truck and I share a mechanical tip I learned from listener Mike. But that's not all! Connor Smith from the Big Rig Banter podcast shares his article on the Top 5 Issues In Commercial Driving. In the feedback section, Renae shares her experience with her training and being a trainer herself, Tim points out a problem with one of my books, and Ryan thinks he could've solved my overweight issue from the last podcast. And to wrap things up, Shannon lost a bet with me and had to send in an audio comment telling me how awesome I am! Follow along along for the text version and photos: TD:125 Reserved Truck Parking: Convenience Or Exploitation? Links mentioned in the intro: The School of Podcasting podcast with host Dave Jackson The Hindenburg Journalist Pro audio editing software that I want to purchase. Feel free to buy it for me. It's pretty cheap.

Ever had one of those crappy days that just seems to drag on forever… and in fact, it actually does drag into the next day? Well, that's what happened to me recently when a shipper just couldn't get me loaded legally. I share the story with mind-numbing detail. Lucky you. I also interview Bill Busbice from HWY Pro, an app that helps owner-operators find, accept, and plan loads more efficiently than current methods. If you signed up to win the Meritor jacket, you'll want to stay tuned to see if you won. I also talk about some new audio editing software I'm going to buy. Yes, this cheapskate. In the feedback section, we hear from Renae, Emily, Garry, David, and Andrew. Links mentioned in the intro: I'm planning on reviewing the My ONE20 app soon, but you can go ahead and check it out now. I've started a Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook page. Yes, I finally broke down. Along with that is a Facebook Group called Trucker Dump Podcast. Since I buckled from the pressure, I expect all of you to join and participate. So get on it. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to promote my books. Yes, I'm shameless. Trucking Life: An Entertaining, Yet Informative Guide To Becoming And Being A Truck Driver How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job Links mentioned in the blog post section: Gilligan's Island theme song Chuck Norris' best line in The Expendables 2 TD28: Please, Oh Please Give Me The Bypass is about weight distribution and the bridge laws. Weigh My Truck app from CAT Scale Go to TD124: The Overweight Axle Debacle to see all the screenshot of my weigh tickets TD32: SLC To CYA talks all about seals and load security TD101: Stupid Rules That Truckers Tolerate is pretty self-explanitory The moral of the story is a reiteration of a topic covered in TD123: Advice For New Truckers In the feedback section: Renae mentions the Trucking Nation podcast and she talks about health issues for truckers and the general lack of respect truckers receive. Emily listened to TD119: Winter Truck Driving Tips From An Alaskan Trucker and wanted to share a related article called Winter Survival Kit: 10 Things To Keep In Your Truck. An old high school friend named Garry wrote in just to say hi. Hi Garry! David writes in to let me know he was the author of the mysterious "Bluegrass Cellular" email I read on the previous podcast. Andrew asks why the heck I'm not on Podbean and I do my best to explain. He also has some constructive criticism about the previous podcast, which I love getting. He also asks about talkative truckers, which is something I obviously know a lot about. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You aren't a cheater, are you?

Today's episode is devoted to helping rookie truckers. The advice I give is all stuff that you'll learn over time, but why wait when you can learn it now? I also discuss my recent visit to the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) and I tell you about a new trucking podcast. We cover stories about some recent trucking accidents and a thief who deserved everything he got. Furthermore, I discuss what's going on with the mandatory speed limiter proposition and talk about platooning. In the feedback section, we hear from Renae, Steve, and some anonymous dude. Links mentioned in the podcast: TD110: Jabbering With Jared includes an interview I did with nephew Jared after he rode in the truck with me. Some good laughs here! Jewel Jones is @JewelJonesIRL on Twitter Check out the videos from trucker BukWildTrucking on YouTube Australian country artist Jayne Denham performed at the TA/Petro truck parking community at GATS. She sang her #1 hit, Addicted To The Diesel as well as her new release called Stacks. Check out the links for the YouTube videos. I was interviewed at GATS by Rachel Folkenroth from AllTruckJobs.com. The interview aired on Episode 7 of a new podcast called Big Rig Banter, hosted by Troy Diffenderfer and Connor Smith. It's a fun podcast from AllTruckJobs.com that is informative and very well produced. Check it out by following the links above. AllTruckJobs.com put out a funny 80s-style workout video for truckers. You don't want to miss Troy Thunder BRING THE THUNDER!!! Check out this story from The TruckersReport.com of a 23-year-old trucker who wiped out a 6-ton historic bridge. Check out the photos and read the story of a trucker who destroyed a 3-ton bridge in his 30-ton truck. TheTruckersReport.com story of mandatory speed limiters being scrapped. Thank God! @OhTruckThat tweeted this excellent video from OOIDA (Owner-Operator's Independent Driver's Association) about the effects of speed limiters FleetOwner.com did a story on platooning. Ice Cold Justice is a story from TheTruckersReport.com about a thief who was locked inside a refrigerated trailer. Serves him right! Check out my YouTube video rant about an anal retentive customer. It's not too late to enter the drawing for the Meritor jacket! TD100: What Makes The Evil Overlord Evil? explains how my wife got her nickname. TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing goes into great detail about how you can keep from impeding traffic out on the interstate. It's one of my favorite episodes and something that every trucker should hear. TD107: The Fuel Bay Golden Rule covers the proper etiquette for the fuel bay area. Links in the feedback section: An anonymous ex Over-The-Road trucker (email said Bluegrass Cellular) writes in to thank me for producing the podcast. You're welcome, man! Fullofit (Steve) has been binge listening and comments on a range of topics. So you can blame him for the next few links. TD74: Doing Dallas TD67: The Road To Smutville TD31: Is Forced Dispatch Forced? TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing Renae Savage is one of the newest members of the Trucker Dump Slack group. She has comments on TD93: The Driver's Seat Phenomenon, but she's also started her own blog at Truck Driving Woman. She finishes up by asking me why I write books, blog, and podcast if I've been trying to get out of trucking forever. I answer as best as I can. My singing isn't as good as it used to be, but I still have fun on Singsnap.com. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You aren't a cheater, are you?

General Motors’ CEO Dan Akerson is planning a reorganization that would see the company move towards a more global structure rather than being run by regional powers. A new study says that average sales per dealership will set a record this year. Meritor WABCO has developed an air dryer for large trucks they claim is more efficient than competing systems on the market. All that and more, plus John shares his thoughts on the Fiat 500 Abarth.

Det är bara tre år sedan det blev tvärnit för flera svenska industriföretag, inte minst inom exportindustrin. I spåren av Lehman Brother kraschen dök efterfrågan, pengarna tog slut, produktionen gick på halvfart eller stoppades, personalen fick gå hem. 50 000 industrijobb försvann i svensk verkstadsindustri. Under de här tre åren har företagen fått lära om inför tider då efterfrågan åter kan dyka. Medverkande är Jan Ytterberg, finansdirektör, Scania och Birgitta Ewerlöf, platschef på verkstadsföretaget Meritor i Lindesberg,