Podcasts about truckstop

Nearly six decades ago, a trucker set world records by ballooning into the stratosphere. Also, Truckstop.com says that market pressure, rates, load availability and truck availability are all down. Then, low bridges can cause problems for truckers. But a pair of bridges in Iowa have developed a special reputation. And when a truck driver found himself in a jam, a local deputy and a group of inmates in Kentucky came to his aid. 0:00 – Rates are down in Week 24 of 2025 10:12 – Trucker sets world records during a ‘Magnificent Failure' 24:48 – The Truck-Eating Bridge of Davenport, Iowa 39:16 – Officer, inmates step up to help a trucker in need

Today: Montrose has unveiled its first city-supported mural through Dart's grant program, transforming a once-blighted alley into a vibrant public art space and signaling more community-driven beautification projects to come. And later: Montrose's Truck Stop rally returned Thursday night with food trucks, local vendors, live music, and a community beer garden, drawing a strong crowd to Block 93. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FMCSA will renew an exemption for oversize and overweight loads, in part because those rigs realistically have no place to park. Also, many truckers have tried CBD, but a doctor says it could cause truckers to fail a drug test. Then, court case delays, appearing in court and case dismissals – all three are things you need to know about if you're going to court. And the spot market is moving along according to seasonal expectations. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins the show to break down all the numbers. 0:00 – Truck parking plays big role in oversize load exemption 10:12 – Doctor says that CBD is never safe for truck drivers 24:48 – Truckers need to know how things work in court 39:16 – Summer is here, and the spot market is acting appropriately

In this episode, we've got another incredible guest, Sean Dehan from Truckstop! Sean talks about the importance of adapting to challenging market dynamics, longer sales cycles post-COVID, Truckstop's strategy for building long-term relationships and effective communication, future development plans, and more that you shouldn't miss!   About Sean Dehan Sean Dehan is the VP of Corporate Strategy at Truckstop and one of the most trusted load boards in freight for almost 30 years. Sean is an expert in carrier success, freight fraud prevention, and industry trends. With fraud on the rise and market conditions constantly shifting, he offers a grounded, insightful view of what's happening behind the scenes — and how brokers and carriers alike can stay ahead.   Connect with Sean Website: https://truckstop.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dehansean/  

A proposal that would have amounted to an extra fee for motor carriers just got thrown on the scrap heap by a U.S. Senate committee. What are the chances it pops back up? Plus, having an interest in lease-purchase agreements is understandable – but the horror stories should be enough to make you think twice. Then, if you want to save money while your truck is parked, don't pause your insurance – but do try this. And finally, some cybersecurity advice for truckers on the road and at home. 0:00 – Senate punts proposed new fee for truckers 10:12 – Just say no to lease-purchase agreements 24:48 – Save money while your truck is parked 39:16 – Cybersecurity 101

On Episode 846 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the news that broke that internet: the Trump versus Elon feud. Musk now says Trump's tariffs will cause a recession this year. What does the falling out mean for freight? We'll take a look. With over 30% of truckers identifying as gamers, is the Switch 2 their new lifeline from boredom during layovers? Is it good for the kids, the dads and the Chads? Dooner has his sons help him review Nintendo's latest console release. Big news out of Truckstop as Kendra Tucker steps down as CEO. The company's founder returns to the CEO desk. Is the loadboard headed toward founder mode?  We'll take a look at trucking and tariffs north of the border with Luka Korosec, president at 1% Logistics. Loadsmart COO Geoff Kelley on how to scale a world-class freight brokerage.  Plus, are port futbol teams any good? Chapters 1:52 Switch 2 review | The Dooner Boys 14:51 Elon v Trump 19:40 Truckstop shakeup 21:35 How to scale a world-class brokerage | Geoff Kelley 29:32 Port futbol teams 31:17 Canadian trucking | Luka Korosec 35:44 Load security | Luka Korosec 39:35 Tariffs and markets | Luka Korosec Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 846 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the news that broke that internet: the Trump versus Elon feud. Musk now says Trump's tariffs will cause a recession this year. What does the falling out mean for freight? We'll take a look. With over 30% of truckers identifying as gamers, is the Switch 2 their new lifeline from boredom during layovers? Is it good for the kids, the dads and the Chads? Dooner has his sons help him review Nintendo's latest console release. Big news out of Truckstop as Kendra Tucker steps down as CEO. The company's founder returns to the CEO desk. Is the loadboard headed toward founder mode?  We'll take a look at trucking and tariffs north of the border with Luka Korosec, president at 1% Logistics. Loadsmart COO Geoff Kelley on how to scale a world-class freight brokerage.  Plus, are port futbol teams any good? 1:52 Switch 2 review | The Dooner Boys 14:51 Elon v Trump 19:40 Truckstop shakeup 21:35 How to scale a world-class brokerage | Geoff Kelley 29:32 Port futbol teams 31:17 Canadian trucking | Luka Korosec 35:44 Load security | Luka Korosec 39:35 Tariffs and markets | Luka Korosec Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alone on dark highways and forgotten truck stops, drivers encounter chilling figures, vanishing women, and inhuman eyes staring back from the night—reminding us that not everything out there is flesh and blood.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Did lost cosmonauts make it into space before Yuri Gagarin? (The Tombs in Space) *** Don't take a gift from Gracie Watson's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (Gracie's Ghost) *** A latchkey kid comes home to an empty house… or so they thought until they heard footsteps in another room. (The Laundry Room) *** People often encounter strange and frightening things when they experience sleep paralysis – but in one particular story, the horrors began well before going to bed. (Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok) *** Did Bonnie Scott run away? Was she kidnapped? Murdered perhaps? All anyone knew was that no one had a clue where she was. She had simply disappeared without a trace. (The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott) *** Samuel Joselyn was buried in 1810 in a North Carolina cemetery.  Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Samuel was actually DEAD at the time of his burial! (Buried Alive in Wilmington) *** in 1894 Rosa Lochner was a witness to murder, but she had been deaf since birth and her spoken vocabulary was limited. So how could she testify against the accused? (Murder In Pantomime) *** A boy wakes to find his previously closed curtains now open – and the only explanation involves a previous resident of the house he's nowliving in. (Strange Manifestations) *** Mention the word “Chupacabra” and most people will think of a strange, hairless dog-like animal. They are never described as having the ability to fly… until now. (Winged Chupacabras) *** These UFOs aren't shiny metallic discs or cigar-shaped spaceships. They are humanoid – and they fly without the help of a jetpack, wings, cape or even a broom to sit on. And the sightings are still coming in all throughout Mexico. (The Flying Humanoids of Mexico) *** The North Carolina Cherokee have a story about how dangerous it can be even near a calm river – where the waters can suddenly foam and a giant beast can appear on the rocks. (James and the Giant Leech) ***Supernatural women, shadowy men, odd animal sightings, and more… they can all be found at late-night truck stops if you're not careful. (Truck Stop Horror Stories)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In #1 (Truck Stop Horrors)00:01:07.291 = Lead-In #2 (Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott)00:02:52.812 = Show Open00:06:05.191 = The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott00:17:51.945 = The Tombs In Space00:36:04.582 = Gracie's Ghost00:41:21.481 = The Laundry Room (by Anonymous)00:43:31.415 = Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok (by Mark iO)00:51:31.441 = True Truck Stop Horror Stories01:17:45.625 = Buried Alive in Wilmington01:22:17.553 = Murder in Pantomime01:27:30.229 = Strange Manifestation (by Brian Abraham)01:31:56.159 = Winged Chupacabras01:40:38.608 = The Flying Humanoids of Mexico01:52:36.560 = James and the Giant Leech01:56:59.016 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Tombs in Space” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/nW5U30mwbWw“Gracie's Ghost” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/arFz30mwaLc“The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: http://ow.ly/v6wX30mwbwW“The Laundry Room” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness“Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok” by MarkiO for YourGhostStories.com: http://ow.ly/FUOD30mwc0C“Truckstop Horror Stories” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/wldxxnl“Buried Alive in Wilmington” by TheresaHPIR for Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State: https://tinyurl.com/rr4cvoh“Murder in Pantomime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y97rswf5“Strange Manifestation” by Brian Abraham posted at My Haunted Life Too: https://tinyurl.com/wmlzd22“Winged Chupacabras” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/th8p7ox“The Flying Humanoids of Mexico” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/urxujoc“James and the Giant Leech” by James Mooney from the book “Myths of the Cherokee”: https://amzn.to/2JHpUFo=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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The biennial update is something every trucker on his or her own authority has to do – but it's not that hard, and you can do it yourself. Also, the easy way isn't always the best way. That's why leased-on truckers should have their own insurance coverage. And Washington state's governor has OK'd a $15.5-billion, two-year transportation budget – one that includes new and increased taxes and fees. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Biennial update is an easy do-it-yourself item for truckers 24:48 – Why it's better to have your own insurance and not the carrier's 39:16 – Washington state to spend billions on roads – and hike taxes

The Trump administration promised to strip transportation regulations if it doesn't hurt safety – and that effort appears to have begun. Also, SuperRigs kicks off Thursday, May 29 in Atlanta. Then, many people don't know what cabotage is, but it's an important issue that can affect the rates you get. And fewer loads and more trucks are being seen on the spot market for week 20. 0:00 – Effort to cut regulations is underway, in a big way 10:05 – SuperRigs is this weekend – here's what you can expect 24:32 – Cabotage – what it is and why you should care 39:32 – Truckstop says fewer loads on the roads this week

This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Brian Woodring, owner-operator and outspoken advocate for protecting drivers from load board fraud. Brian shares what fraud really looks like behind the scenes, how to spot the warning signs before you get burned, and why carriers need to be more cautious than ever when booking freight. They dive deep into the good, the bad, and the ugly across different load boards—and highlight where companies like Truckstop are stepping up to make a difference. If you're running spot freight today, this episode is a must-listen. Protect yourself and your business. SiriusXM keeps truck drivers informed and entertained with coast-to-coast coverage across the US and Canada. Listen to what you love from anywhere on the road with 24/7 ad-free music, plus sports, news, talk, and comedy. Hear your favorites on every haul for just $6.06/month. Sign up at siriusxmfleet.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truckstop's Sean Dehan says despite the uncertainty in the freight market now, truckers are optimistic about the next three to six months. Also, a man who's never worked as a trucker went to a truck show and got the drive of his dreams thanks to an International cabover. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – Truckers hopeful about the next half-year 24:32 – Reconnecting with a family's trucking past

Sean Dehan is the VP of Corporate Strategy at Truckstop, a major load board used by trucking companies.He joins the show to talk about what led him into working at Truckstop, what his current role entails, and how Truckstop is continuing to evolve while also staying focused on helping truckers with their current needs.Need truck parking? Go to www.truckparkingclub.com and check out our 1900+ properties nationwide and use promo code lombard25 for $25 off your next bookingWant one on one coaching? Download the 1stphorm App today at www.1stphorm.app/lombardtrucking

The only real solution to the truck parking crisis is more spaces. But some states also use technology to help truckers find spaces. Then, we'll take a look back at some of the troops who received care packages paid for by your donations to Truckers For Troops. And freight availability continues to be above the five-year average. We'll break down all the numbers and look at how rates will do over time. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – Members of the military express gratitude for care packages 24:32 – States turn to truck parking technology 39:32 – Freight availability above five-year average

In this stupid episode of the shoe Vlad, Pete, Mindy, Lorna, and Rusty call truck stops! DISCORD - https://discord.gg/85eC3BCFj6  PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/greatbigpranks  Peace and Chicken Grease. GBP.

On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL's Jimmy Eades tell us all about this unique shipment. Are you savvy enough to spot freight fraud? Truckstop's Taryn Daker shares their latest freight fraud data and shares tips on prevention.  Backhaul is a dirty word in some circles. Pedro Prado and LogShare aim to change that with their platform that matches your empty trailer with loads headed your way.  Plus, CVSA roadcheck week; did you get your Real ID; trucking cats and dogs.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truckstop says there's more freight showing up in the spot market than normal, including one commodity that saw a 10-cent jump in rates. Also, predatory towing is a continuing problem – but regular towing isn't cheap for truckers, either, and some say it's getting even worse. And the North American Punjabi Trucking Association recently took an active role in urging FMCSA to get serious about broker transparency. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – More freight shows up in spot market 24:32 – The cost of towing a truck is on the rise 39:32 – Punjabi group joins the fight for broker transparency

On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL's Jimmy Eades tell us all about this unique shipment. Are you savvy enough to spot freight fraud? Truckstop's Taryn Daker shares their latest freight fraud data and shares tips on prevention.  Backhaul is a dirty word in some circles. Pedro Prado and LogShare aim to change that with their platform that matches your empty trailer with loads headed your way.  Plus, CVSA roadcheck week; did you get your Real ID; trucking cats and dogs.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Rhoades is the perfect named for a man who drove trucks around America, little did anyone know, however, he had a secret dungeon in the back... Send your scary stories to: mikeohhello@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatchapterpodcast  Business enquires : thatchapter@night.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it important to balance broker and carrier needs for long-term stability in freight? Tune in today with Truckstop's Todd Waldron! Todd joins the show to discuss the crucial element for carrier success, focusing on long-term relationships over short-term gains, the significance of proactive communication during market shifts, setting clear expectations and boundaries to mitigate issues, and improving connections and operational transparency through innovations!   About Todd Waldron Todd Waldron is the Vice President of Carrier Experience at Truckstop. Before joining Truckstop, he served as CEO of Minnesota-based Q Carriers, Inc., an asset-based transportation and logistics provider. He holds a degree in Business Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato. With nearly 12 years in transportation and logistics at two Fortune 500 companies, Todd has extensive experience in carrier procurement, account management, business development, branch operations, marketing, and technology development. His passion for people, innovation, and strategic leadership drives his commitment to improving the transportation experience for drivers and carriers.   Connect with Todd Website: https://truckstop.com/  Email: toddwaldron@truckstop.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-w-21897b19/  

Lot Vekemans is toneel-, scenario- en romanschrijver. Haar toneelwerk is vertaald in 22 talen en gespeeld in meer dan 35 landen, waarmee zij de meest opgevoerde Nederlandse toneelschrijver in het buitenland is. Ze ontving onder meer de Taalunie Toneelschrijfprijs voor haar voorstelling ‘Gif', de Van der Viesprijs voor ‘Truckstop' en de Ludwig Mülheims Theaterpreis voor ‘Zus Van'. Haar debuutroman ‘Een trouwjurk uit Warschau' werd genomineerd voor de Anton Wachterprijs en is in meerdere talen verschenen. Nu is er haar nieuwe boek ‘Wat wil je dan?'. Over de momenten dat je je afvraagt of het wel klopt wat je aan het doen bent en over wat er gebeurt als je die vraag serieus neemt. Eva Koreman gaat met Lot Vekemans in gesprek.

The freight market remains in limbo, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop sees evidence that market conditions are headed in a good direction. Also, today is the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. We'll bring you an encore of our story about two truckers who were there that day. 0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – Encore: Two truckers experience the fall of Saigon 39:32 – Truckstop: Signs the market is getting stronger

How is Aurora's autonomous truck project going in Texas? George O'Connor and Norita Taylor of OOIDA discuss when it may roll out. Also, which truck stops do the best job? Trucker Path has surveyed truckers about their top truck stops. And load volumes are still above the five-year average – but for how much longer? Brent Hutto with Truckstop says there have been a lot of ups and downs. 0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – Autonomous trucks, speed limiters making headlines 24:49 – Drivers name their top truck stops 39:32 – How long will better load volumes last?

A new report from ATRI takes a look at how much parking is available at the nation's public rest areas – and points to ways to expand it. Also, people who are their own motor carrier have to pull their MVR every single year. We'll explain how to do that and related scams to avoid. And Truckstop says things are still looking good for owner-operators on the spot market, with freight availability 21 percent above normal.   0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – Park at rest areas? Here's where more is needed 24:49 – Pulling your MVR – it's a must, but watch out for scams 39:32 – Spot market looking good for owner-operators

Kevin offers his insights on President Trump's announcement that he is pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 Days after 70+ countries expressed the desire to negotiate tariffs. While at the MId-America Trucking show, Kevin had the opportunity to speak with Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience, Truckstop about the services and products they provide. Kevin talks about the news, data, world events and other factors affecting oil and gas prices.

Kevin offers his insights on President Trump's announcement that he is pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 Days after 70+ countries expressed the desire to negotiate tariffs. While at the MId-America Trucking show, Kevin had the opportunity to speak with Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience, Truckstop about the services and products they provide. Kevin talks about the news, data, world events and other factors affecting oil and gas prices.

Eric and Truckstop's Sean Dehan discuss getting your own authority and strategies for booking loads. Listen in to learn important information about navigating unpredictable market pressures and ensuring financial flexibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are plenty of people who have loomed large in the world of trucking over the past few decades – and any list of names is sure to include radio icon Dave Nemo and OOIDA President Todd Spencer. The two legends in their respective fields met at last week's Mid-America Trucking Show for a reunion of sorts, and we had our microphones rolling. Then, Truckstop's Brent Hutto calls in with positive news about load-posting volumes and one market in particular that's doing very well. 0:00 – Newscast 10:13 – Dave Nemo and Todd Spencer on their early days in trucking 24:50 – Dave Nemo and Todd Spencer on their legacies and more 39:33 – More positive signs in the spot market

Back from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, this Overdrive Radio edition kicks off continuing coverage as all of us here at Overdrive spent the show fanning out across convention center grounds to cover just as much as possible. The fruits of that labor you've seen just a small sampling of to date, the lot of it collected with the MATS tag at OverdriveOnline.com: https://www.overdriveonline.com/t/4372607 Today we drop back to the very beginning of the show for an 8 a.m. Thursday, March 27, panel discussion that set the issues stage for the remainder of the event. It was moderated by Brent Hutto, longtime Chief Relationship Officer at Truckstop and now a senior advisor for the load board as he's joined the staff of the Truck Parking Club company. You'll hear a variety of voices in the panel discussion, touching on freight market dynamics, small business struggles and ways to overcome, predatory towing, parking, fraud in the brokered-freight marketplace, cargo and payment theft and so much more. Panelists included: **Jason Cowan, leader of 45-truck Silver Creek Transportation, as Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ in 2021, since which plans for growth have come to fruition. **Hell Bent Xpress owner Jamie Hagen, whose all-Mack fleet operates out of a South Dakota headquarters and which was one of two finalists in the 3-10-truck division of the Small Fleet Championship last year. **Jessica Dotson, co-owner-operator of Dotson Transportation with her husband **Tyler Johnston, Mercer Transportation's director of operations **Lewie Pugh, Owner-Operator Independent Driver's Association executive vice president As mentioned in the podcast: **Overdrive's recent insurance renewal-related feature: https://overdriveonline.com/15740305 **Post-crash litigation series: https://overdriveonline.com/15287415 **Tow companies dominate DOT listening session: https://overdriveonline.com/15678174 **Overdrive's revamped Partners in Business start-to-finish playbook for owner-operator careers: https://overdriveonline.com/pib

Sleeper Cab Secrets: Cheating, Lot Lizards, and the Seedy Truck Stop UndergroundCheating doesn't always happen in a bedroom.Sometimes, it happens in a parking lot off the interstate—engine idling, lights low, and phones silenced.In this episode, we dig into the hidden world of lot lizards—sex workers who frequent truck stops—and the truckers who cheat with them. From the old-school CB radio hookups to today's encrypted apps and burner phones, this isn't just an affair... it's an underground economy fueled by silence and secrecy.This one's not about side chicks—it's about survival, deception, and the kind of cheating most families never even think to look for.True Crime: Alexis Knight Podcast:  Join the Podcast and dive deeper into the chaos of real-life crime with Alexis Knight! No fluff. No filter. Just the truth. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-the-court-of-public-opinion-with-alexis-knight--6292057***Alexis Knight True Crime Videos - Police Interrogations, Bodycams on X***Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2025-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

Timestamps (8:53) - Adan Manzano Update (15:10) - Truck Drivers According to the FBI's former assistant director Frank Figliuzzi, long-haul truckers may be responsible for over 850 murders in the United States  In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss: The case of long-haul trucker Robert Ben Rhoades, the Truck Stop Serial Killer.   Rhoades has been convicted of four murders and is thought to have killed at least 50 people during his crime spree.   He made a ‘torture dungeon' in the cab of his truck so that he could restrain his victims. The cases of missing people Judith Casida and Patrick Carnes.   Judith and Patrick have no known connection, but they both disappeared from the exact same desolate exit ramp in Nevada.  Judith disappeared in 2006 and Patrick disappeared in 2011.   Both of their vehicles were left behind and no trace of them has ever been found.  Could they have been victims of a serial killer? Read our blog for these cases Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Graza - Head to Graza.co and use TCS to get 10% off of TRIO which includes Sizzle, Frizzle and Drizzle, and get to cookin' your next chef-quality meal!

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves' Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit.  Bosch Mobility's Laura Keller talks about tech for dispatch and driving fleet efficiency.  Truckstop's Todd Waldron talks about broker-carrier relationships; the impact of regulations on owner-operators; and the biggest challenges they'll face this year. Amazon Relay's Aviad Benzikry tells us everything you'd want to know about running freight for Amazon. Plus, Arkansas lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented truckers; trucking company owner gets 4 years for lying to the FMCSA; DeJoy is gone at USPS; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freightwaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with Truckstop CEO Kendra Tucker about the company's 30th anniversary and its unique perspective on the evolution of the freight technology industry. Follow the Fuller Speed Ahead Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves' Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit.  Bosch Mobility's Laura Keller talks about tech for dispatch and driving fleet efficiency.  Truckstop's Todd Waldron talks about broker-carrier relationships; the impact of regulations on owner-operators; and the biggest challenges they'll face this year. Amazon Relay's Aviad Benzikry tells us everything you'd want to know about running freight for Amazon. Plus, Arkansas lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented truckers; trucking company owner gets 4 years for lying to the FMCSA; DeJoy is gone at USPS; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The head of the Canadian Trucking Alliance joins us to discuss how carriers are handling the effects of the ongoing trade war. Also, the Mid-America Trucking Show will take place next week in Louisville, Ky. Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Mo., talks about what his crew has planned for the big show. And freight and rates are up, according to Truckstop. We speak with Brent Hutto to find out how strength is continuing to build in the market. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01 – Tariff uncertainty causes chaos in Canada 24:27 – Chrome Shop Mafia headed for MATS 39:25 – Truckstop says freight, rates are up

In this episode, Vlad and Pete call truck stops. DISCORD - https://discord.gg/85eC3BCFj6  PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/greatbigpranks  Peace and Chicken Grease. GBP.

After years of effort, another attempt to reform predatory towing in Missouri is on the agenda, with one lawmaker determined to get it done. Also, from a reintroduced federal truck parking bill and Missouri's efforts to address the parking shortage to an FMCSA study that fell a bit short and new truck parking apps, we have plenty of parking news to share. And there's lots of optimism showing up in the spot market. Brent Hutto with Truckstop says load-posting volumes were above the five-year average. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Missouri lawmaker pushes towing reform 24:27 – Federal, state efforts target parking shortage 39:25 – 'Optimism' is the word of the day in the spot market

A listener from one of the most popular Second Date Updates of last year is BACK… the bad news is the guy she went out with is trying to avoid her (he even RAN AWAY). We’re gonna try to find out why in the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener from one of the most popular Second Date Updates of last year is BACK… the bad news is the guy she went out with is trying to avoid her (he even RAN AWAY). We’re gonna try to find out why in the podcast! Get your 2nd Date Update Merch For A Cause HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You never know who you might meet at a Canadian gas station. AHI sits down with Tom Power to tell us how a chance encounter at a truck stop in Thunder Bay inspired him to pursue music full-time. He also sets up a song off his new album, “The Light Behind the Sun.”

Spot market freight is up 13.1% above its normal average – and Brent Hutto says it's so important to pay attention to what happens over the next 30 days. Also, a bridge in Michigan's capital city of Lansing has for years caused problems for truck drivers due to its low clearance. And proper maintenance is something every trucker should maintain. So what are the most common oversights in this area? 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Truck-eating bridge keeps turning up like a bad penny 24:27 – Common maintenance oversights on trucks 39:25 – Freight is up, but Truckstop says to look out ahead

This week on Episode 537 of the RV Podcast: Why truck stop camping should be in your overnight travel plans this year Your RV's Pre-Season Checklist - the things that must be replaced at the start of a new camping season The Trump administration's continuing budget cutting and the dwindling workforce may result in reduced hours and early closures for our National Parks. And in Mike & Jen's Storytime, The Rooster's Revenge, or Why Bo Doesn't Chase Chickens Anymore

On episode 808 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada that are set to begin on March 4. Will they happen and will reciprocal tariffs happen in April? We get into the latest news on the trade war. The World Trade Bridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we're celebrating it with Port Laredo. Kent Richard smartens us up on how this crucial gateway works. Truck Parking Club has been scaling rapidly and building an all-star team. Brent Hutto jumped ship from Truckstop to Truck Parking Club early this week and we'll find out why he made the big move. We'll also get into the road to the Mid-America Trucking Show where we're teaming up.  What FreightTech trends will dominate logistics and trucking in 2025? Trigent Software's Nagendra Rao breaks down their latest report. Plus, is it a good idea to get drunk in a semi truck trailer?  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 808 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada that are set to begin on March 4. Will they happen and will reciprocal tariffs happen in April? We get into the latest news on the trade war. The World Trade Bridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we're celebrating it with Port Laredo. Kent Richard smartens us up on how this crucial gateway works. Truck Parking Club has been scaling rapidly and building an all-star team. Brent Hutto jumped ship from Truckstop to Truck Parking Club early this week and we'll find out why he made the big move. We'll also get into the road to the Mid-America Trucking Show where we're teaming up.  What FreightTech trends will dominate logistics and trucking in 2025? Trigent Software's Nagendra Rao breaks down their latest report. Plus, is it a good idea to get drunk in a semi truck trailer?  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard the horror stories about carriers leaving a trucker stranded in the middle of nowhere – so what steps should you take if it happens to you? Then, we'll share the inside scoop about law enforcement ticket quotas with tips on steering clear of trouble. And finally, we're finally out of the pandemic era. We'll look at how the return to “normal” is shaping up on the spot market. 0:00 – Newscast 10:03 – Don't be left stranded 24:24 – Inside scoop on ticket quotas 38:53 – A return to “normal” on the spot market

On episode 807 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves' 3PL Summit. He's talking to Truckstop's Sean Dehan about the state of the spot market. Did the freight recession recovery see its shadow? Is political uncertainty destabilizing or helping rates? We'll also look at how Truckstop is integrating AI into their platform. CloneOps' David Bell is fully on board with always-on AI agents. Can they fill the customer service and brokerage gaps where reps may be lacking? What happens when an AI agent calls another AI agent? And can tech solve the growing fraud problem in freight? It's about to be hot trucker summer so time to get in shape, drivers. 160 Driving Academy's Steve Gold talks about the importance of driver health to a functioning supply chain.  Plus, freight theft strikes again; truckers with goats as pets; and Trump reveals AI generated plan for Gaza. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As President Donald Trump rounds out his Cabinet, we're keeping an eye on some of the latest selections and how they could impact your livelihood. And the principal investigator of an FMCSA truck parking study explains how technology is playing a role in solving the problem. Also, we'll review the week's headlines, including the end of New York's congestion pricing. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is seeing truckers who leave their rig at the fuel island for an extended period – and honestly, he doesn't like it. 0:00 – How will president's Cabinet picks affect you? 09:46 – The role that technology plays in truck parking 24:24 – Congestion pricing is out and other headlines of the week 39:23 – The problem with camping out at the fuel island

A court ruling means small businesses again are required to file beneficial ownership information with federal officials – at least for now. Also, are the conditions right for a freight recovery? Trucking software maker Motive says its economic analysis points that direction. Then, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA's Compliance Department discuss requests by carrier-vetting services for information off truckers' ELDs. And we're into a transitional month for the spot market. Rates are down a bit, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop says they should come back soon. 0:00 – Beneficial ownership information is back – again 09:46 – Freight recovery ahead? Motive says the signs are good 24:24 – Carrier-vetting outfits asking for ELD data 39:23 – Rates down a bit but should come back soon

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