Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast

This week, we’re going to discuss Congress’ controversial intercession in the pending railroad strike, also, both the FMCSA and individual states are making it harder for truckers in some aspects, and easier in others, Facebook seems to be discriminating against female truckers when it comes to trucking jobs, I’ll tell you about a government funded research grant that might actually yield something useful for a change of pace, and to keep you out of trouble, we’ll also talk about what you need to know about counting the costs before you go into owning your own truck and what you should do if you find yourself in one of those massive weather-related pileups. All that plus more news, and a couple of listener feedbacks from Steve and Trailrider. Steve shares his honest opinion about new format of the show, while Trailrider asked me a question about the 60 hours in 7 days vs. the 70 hours in 8 days, that frankly, I need your help answering. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So

In today’s show, we’re going to talk about the struggling LTL industry and what makes it so finicky. We’ll discuss new ways to make trucks more eco-friendly and the problems that come with trying to charge all these proposed electric trucks. I’ll also give you an update on the potential railroad strike, a new healthcare option for truckers, and for a change of pace, some good results from the Brake Safety Week blitz. But that’s not all! We’ve also got another Trucker Grub segment and two bits of listener feedback, one domestic and one international. How cool is that? 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. Introduction Links: TD119: Winter Truck Driving Tips From An Alaskan Trucker from AboutTruckDriving.com Free Info: Winter Driver Heater Settings (from an Alaskan trucker) from AboutTruckDriving.com News Links: Roughly nine of 1

In this week’s show, we’ve two cool weather apps for truckers, an HOS exemption denial, new ELD rules for California, a new product from the Jake Brake people, the FMCSA’s new Women In Trucking initiative gets to work, a video showing the cab of an electric truck, free food for some truckers, self-driving trucks in Australia, and much more. Also, my world has now been restored since we finally got a new Trucker Grub submission and a bit of Listener feedback. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. Introduction Links: Weather On The Way app Truck Driver Power app News Links: Brake system corrosion prompts massive Daimler recall from OverdriveOnline.com House bill looks to give independent contractors more flexibility from OverdriveOnline.com 'We’re not going away': Owner-operator regroups after FMCSA denies hours of service exempt

In today’s mega-episode, we talk about the looming diesel shortage, how autonomous vehicles are still moving forward, what crash data shows before and after the ELD mandate, how the FMCSA has been keeping really really busy, and Jeremy from our sponsor Porter Freight Funding explains double-brokering to us. We’ve also got free meals for veterans, how union contract negotiations work, a unique approach to electric vehicle charging, and a massive truck recall for what seems like the least dangerous component on a truck. All that and more on today’s show, so kick your feet up (unless you’re driving) and let’s get this party started. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. Introduction Links: Last week's guest host Steven, has a TikTok channel where he likes to make things. Steven also cohosted a show with me, TD111: Improving Our Re

In this week’s show, host Todd McCann’s voice is occupied training a new guy at work. So this week, long-time listener Steven Gorman volunteered to fill in. Steven talks about the alleged truck driver shortage, how the railroad strike is still pending, some major road construction to avoid, free lunches from an unlikely source, and believe it or not, Halloween candy. He even comes through with a Trucker Grub segment! Steven has a TikTok channel where he likes to make stuff. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Most Popular Halloween Candy By State from CandyStore.com Click here for more information on truck driving rodeos ATA truck driver shortage remains at near record high from TheTrucker.com Trucking industry watching closely as rail negotiations drag on from TheTrucker.com Avoid I-40 at the TN/NC state line for

In this week’s show, we’ve got updates on the whole independent contractor mess and the railroad contract negotiations. We’ll also talk about the FMCSA’s automatic emergency braking proposal, trucker taxes, and some new technologies, including a trailer load sensor and a new way to make home deliveries easier for the driver. All that, plus a major LTL company continues it’s transformation and I’ll tell you about OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops campaign. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: FMCSA cancels emergency hours of service waiver from FreightWaves.com IRS per diem rates for truckers stay the same from LandLine.media IRS new tax brackets and standard deduction could save families hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Now, for the bad news. from Marketwatch.com Rail firefighters and oilers vote to ratify labor

In today’s show, the possibility of railroad strike is back on the table, the FMCSA gives us a date on it’s speed limiter proposal, and we’ll give you an update on the California AB5 fiasco. Also, the personal conveyance rule was being challenged again, plus four things that will increase your chances of a future wreck. All that, plus more, including surprise safety blitzes, road closures, Wreaths Across America, and of course, listener feedback from you! 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Great Dane recalling nearly 2,500 trailers for brakes issue from OverdriveOnline.com Weekend closure planned on PA Turnpike I-476 section from OverdriveOnline.com CVSA releases results from surprise five day hazmat/dangerous goods inspection blitz from CDLLife.com Trucking Alliance calls hair testing opposition ‘disappointing

In today’s show, we we’ve got lots of info on electric trucks, including Tesla’s version finally hitting the road, and maintenance and parking problems associated with EV’s. Got a crap-ton on autonomous trucks too. Also, electronic ID tags on trucks and Teamsters striking. In listener feedback, we talk about flatbed companies, driving school grants, and then an old friend touches base. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Multi-state I-70 police blitz taking place this weekend from CDLLife.com Meritor axle issue prompts Navistar, Daimler recalls from OverdriveOnline.com ‘Profound delays’ ahead as Georgia DOT begins 8 month lane closures on I-285 in Atlanta from CDLLife.com Electronic IDs for trucks: 'Big brother' or a step forward? from OverdriveOnline.com Tesla Plans to Deliver Semis to Pepsi Five Years After Un

In this week’s show, I first clear up some goofs from last week. Then we talk about ID tags on trucks, Hurricane Ian HOS exemptions and tips on hauling FEMA loads, a cool video explaining deregulation, what makes a professional driver, and finally we discuss electric vehicle adoption and I finally learned how California got so much clout when it comes to emissions standards. All that, plus more news stories, and of course, listener feedback involving Mario Kart, trucker spy cameras, HOS elimination, and podcast reviews. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: What are the Autonomy Levels for Autonomous Vehicles? from Perforce.com International A26 engine-related recall: Potential connecting-rod issues in 7,000 trucks from OverdriveOnline.com Nikola recalls battery-electric trucks for seat belt issue from OverdriveOn

In today’s show we’ve got lots of info on electric stuff, including Kenworth’s new electric truck, new battery technology, and whether our power grid can handle it. We’ll also get an update on the AB5 mess in California, the FMCSA is looking for your comments on ELDs, a new bill for driver training exemptions, a new autonomous truck study focused on drivers and new autonomous business partnerships, toll-reversals, new speed cameras, a hazmat endorsement exemption, and what do you know, we’ve finally got a new FMCSA administrator! In the listener feedback segment, we’ve got a couple of new Trucker Dump Slack members, and some new guy calling himself Trucker Smack sends an audio comment with his thoughts on not having HOS rules. I’ll also share yet another bad podcast review! 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: St

In today’s show, we’ll be talking about averting a major railroad strike, absentee voter info by state, trucker blitz results and automatic emergency braking testing, a Pony Express-style trucking startup, new healthy eating options, truckers and overtime, some really weird recalls, and much more. As for listener feedback, Trailrider shares his thoughts on drivers not having any hours-of-service rules, while Shy Guy gives me an opportunity to recommend some of the podcasts I’m currently listening to. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: 17 million CPAP masks recalled for ‘serious’ safety issue involving magnets from CDLLife.com Western Star trucks recalled for hood issue from LandLine.media We haven’t completely dodged a ‘disastrous’ rail strike, rail workers say from FreightWaves.com Truckers’ overtime bill intr

In today’s show, we talk about new autonomous partnerships and electric truck pilot programs, overwhelmed driver training programs, Amazon’s newest thing, the future of LTL, new AB5 rulings, trucker diversity, understanding fuel surcharges, more waiver extensions, deals for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and more. We’ve got a Trucker Grub segment too, and I give a listener some advice on finding a good-paying driving job. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Truck stop chains announce Truck Driver Appreciation deals from CDLLife.com I-30 traffic to shift onto new Arkansas River bridge starting in September from CDLLife.com Kentucky emergency HOS waiver extended through September from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA again extends nationwide HOS waiver for COVID-19 relief haulers through the fall from CDLLife.c

In this week’s show, we discuss Heartland Express buying CFI, 6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, another case the Supreme Court ignored, preparing for automated trucks, new services for truckers, and much, much, more. In the listener feedback segment, we’ve got some follow-up on that AB5 video from the OOIDA Foundation, and I have another idiot commenting on my tailgating article. In the intro, I share stories of The Evil Overlord's wreck and a musical hotel. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Kenworth recalling certain T680 trucks for potential fuel tank issue from OverdriveOnline.com Kenworth adds Lane Keeping Assist as option on Class 8 trucks from OverdriveOnline.com New Michigan law clears path for autonomous vehicle roadways from LandLine.media Pilot, Kodiak Partner on Autonomous Truck Services from t

In today’s show, we discuss new engines, a new driving skills test, autonomous boo-boos, COVID exemption wrecks, electric vehicle rebates, lots of reminders on lots of different things, and some wacky HOS exemption requests. Oh, and you may want to get your shot glass out of the cupboard. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. Introduction Links: What’s happening with AB5? The OOIDA Foundation explains (Video) from LandLine.media News Links: The toughest states for brakes violations: 2022 update to get prepped for Brake Safety Week blitz from OverdriveOnline.com Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here’s what you need to know to avoid a big fine from CDLLife.com New Pennsylvania law authorizes apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal from LandLine.media Truck drivers in Maryland must pass ‘modernized’ CDL

In this week’s show, we discuss more about AB5, drug testing, overtime pay, Tesla trucks, 60-ft trailers, new trucking services, apps, and truck stops, and unfortunately a crap-ton of recalls. On the plus side, trucker pay has gone up. So there’s that. In the feedback section, listeners have follow-up on the rising Pennsylvania toll rates and the new parking program and the ParkUnload app. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Steering gear recall hits 47k Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks from OverdriveOnline.com Nearly 1400 Daimler trucks recalled for unexpected engine shutdown risk from CDLLife.com Navistar recalling more than 8,000 LoneStar and LT trucks from LandLine.media Tesla Semi could be on the road by the end of 2022 from LandLine.media Walmart rolls out ‘first of its kind’ 60-foot multi-temp reefer trailer fr

In today’s show, we discuss lots of new stuff: Cummins’ new hydrogen engine, new money for driver training, a new biodiesel, a new speed trap, new road closures and toll increases, and a first-ever demonstration of an autonomous vehicle being pulled over by the fuzz. Oh, and of course, truckers have found a new thing to be pissed off about the speed limiter proposal. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Oakland truckers claim ‘small victory’ after judge seeks more time to review AB5 suit from FreightWaves.com FMCSA announces $3.1M in grants to recruit veterans into trucking from LandLine.media Bureau of Prisons Expands CDL Training for Women from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Speed limiters contradict driver retention goals, OOIDA says from LandLine.media You can now watch the ‘first-ever public demonstration of

In this week’s show we discuss more on the AB5 situation, the under-21 driver program that just started, the outcome of the hours-of-service challenge, driver-facing cameras, Connecticut’s new emissions law, more women truckers, tips for brake care, trucker pets, more studies on truck parking, electric truck ramifications, and what the heck is the PHMSA? 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Trucker AB 5 Blockade Ends at Port of Oakland from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) TransForce offers ‘two-check’ solution to help independents comply with AB5 from FreightWaves.com ATBS releases ‘Quick Guide to AB 5’ ebook from OverdriveOnline.com ATRI wants to hear from truckers on driver-facing cameras from OverdriveOnline.com Take the ATRI truck camera survey Meet Driface, the driver-facing camera from LandLine.media Will bat

On today’s show we’ve got lots on the aftermath of California’s AB5 law, broker reform, promoting women truckers, 5 things trucking schools don’t teach, concerns over Canada’s ELD mandate, road closures, and what the heck is a chameleon carrier? Plus lots more news, listener feedback, and what I’m pretty sure is the cheesiest outro I’ve done to date. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Autocar trucks added to widespread steering gear recall from OverdriveOnline.com Drivers warned that I-94 in Detroit to shut down for seven days from CDLLife.com Can California Owner-Operators Work Around AB5 Independent Contractor Restrictions? from TheTruckersReport.com Truckers at Oakland protest say ‘cargo won’t flow until AB5 goes’ from FreightWaves.com California Congressmembers call on Gov. Newsom to repeal AB 5 for truckin

This week we discuss autonomous yard trucks, new regulations, government overreach, a new trucker movie, more on AB5, the 15 best truck stops in the US, EV charging and battery issues, hot tires, what young people are looking for in trucking careers, and believe it or not, more safety blitzes. 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 205-576-8257 to learn more. News Links: Arkansas to kick off two week speeding crackdown from CDLLife.com Hundreds of truckers protest AB5 at Southern California’s busiest ports from FreightWaves.com Refrigerated carriers combine as KLLM acquires Quest Global from FreightWaves.com 2290 tax filing season opened July 1. Here's how to get ahead of the deadline from OverdriveOnline.com Tire safety risks can rise with the temperature from OverdriveOnline.com New trucking movie features a female driver in a battle against human traf

This week we’ve got stories on ELDs and Covid in Canada, what are your rights when a broker doesn’t pay, more carrier acquisitions, yet another safety blitz, a bajillion public comments on speed limiters, a big trucker party, and ironically, how marijuana is lowering truck crashes. Plus listener feedback and more on today’s show. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series. Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-576-8257 to learn more. News links: Driver in Texas human smuggling operation faces possibility of death penalty from OverdriveOnline.com Kelly regional drive tire recalled from OverdriveOnline.com Canada approves another ELD provider from OverdriveOnline.com Canada extends COVID border restrictions to Sept. 30 from FreightWaves.com FMCSA receives more than 14,000 comments on controversial speed limiter proposal — co