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In today's episode, we discuss what happened to my former employer, Yellow, Inc. Why did they go out of business after almost 100 years? Was it the Teamsters fault like the CEO of Yellow said? Or was it Yellow's fault like the President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said.

Spoiler alert: I don't have any special inside knowledge, but I do have opinions based on working for both the company as a driver and the Teamsters as an Alternate Union Steward.

So it’s been over a year since the last episode aired, so obviously I start out with a groveling apology, followed by a brief explanation of what happened. I also lay out a plan to wrap up the Trucker Dump Podcast once and for all.

But for now, here are the links to those long overdue Garmin video reviews I’ve been talking about. And I also throw in a link to my older review of the Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000, which goes into all the details of setting up your Garmin GPS.

Garmin dēzl™ Headset 200 review

Garmin dēzl™ OTR810 Truck GPS review

Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000 Truck GPS review

In today’s long-overdue show, we’ve got stories on Teamster fights with Sysco and Yellow, FedEx is heading into a massive reorganization, lots of truck stop news, what’s going on with truck safety; including crash rates for new carriers, new out-of-service criteria, driver-facing cameras, drug testing, E-log violation detection, automatic emergency braking legislation pending, and the safest state for truckers (this one might surprise you). We’ll also talk about trucking’s ongoing battle against environmental standards, how female truckers feel about their job, and much more.

In the listener feedback segment, you weigh in on tire recycling, checking your brake lights, and we’ll have some follow-up on whether day cab drivers can utilize the split sleeper berth rule without having a sleeper berth.

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News Links:

Teamsters vs. Yellow, a fight neither can afford from LandLine.media

Sysco Louisville Teamsters strike ends, 1st deal signed; Indianapolis over also from FreightWaves.com

Yellow, Teamsters to hash out operational changes by reopening NMFA early from FreightWaves.com

FedEx says air network restructuring to save $700M annually from FreightWaves.com

FedEx to combine all but LTL into 1 organization from FreightWaves.com

Pilot announces new CEO, CFO, as Berkshire Hathaway takes majority ownership from CDLLife.com

Love’s to invest $1 billion upgrading locations from TheTrucker.com

Love’s Travel Stops buys EZ GO locations from TheTrucker.com

New TA truck stop opens in Oklahoma from CDLLife.com

Distracted driving in Ohio now primary offense from LandLine.media

Seven states pursue left lane changes from LandLine.media

TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing from AboutTruckDriving.com

FMCSA calls for renewed safety push at forum from LandLine.media

FMCSA data shows rise in crash rates among new-entrant carriers from FreightWaves.com

Study shows Michigan the safest state for truck drivers from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

CVSA’s 2023 Out-of-Service Criteria now in effect from TheTrucker.com

New AI monitoring system showing Groendyke 'a lot of things' prior system did not from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

New research confirms truckers' disdain for driver-facing cameras from OverdriveOnline.com

Technology Helps Minimize Tractor-Trailer Pairing Errors from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Landing and launching terminals for autonomous trucks getting closer from FreightWaves.com

White House reviewing proposal to require automatic emergency braking on big rigs from TheTrucker.com

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks from TheTrucker.com

Rep. Nehls introduces measure to overturn EPA rule from LandLine.media

Trucking orgs tee off on Biden's zero emission plan from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Most truckers have no interest in electric trucks, survey reveals from LandLine.media

Report: Hydrogen will emerge as zero emission solution for long-haul trucking from OverdriveOnline.com

ATRI seeks truck driver input on impacts of legalized marijuana from TheTrucker.com

Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on Trucking Operations Driver Survey from ATRI (American Transportation Research Institute)

Drug Expert Weighs In on Safety of Alcohol Versus Marijuana from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

FMCSA provides updates on driver compensation, detention time studies from LandLine.media

Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

How carriers can identify log falsification from FreightWaves.com

Here are 8 wild Qualcomm messages that truckers need to see from CDLLife.com

One million dimes reported stolen from big rig parked at Philly Walmart from LandLine.media - submitted by Steven Gorman

Listener Feedback Links:

Canadian tire fire video - 48 seconds

File petition for rules changes with the FMCSA from FMCSA.DOT.gov

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In today’s show, we’ve got a cheat sheet to prepare for the upcoming largest safety blitz in North America, the Agriculture Hours-of-Service exemption is coming under fire, California’s AB5 law is back in the headlines, we’ll try to figure out if Electronic Logging Devices have improved safety as much as the FMCSA hoped, the Teamsters are having battles on many fronts, we’ll learn about possible new tax breaks for truckers, and we’ll discuss how the new under-21 driver program is coming. All that and more news.

In the listener feedback segment, I’ll give you an update on my quest to find out if day cab drivers can legally extend their 14-hour day by using the 14-hour pause aspect of the split sleeper berth rule. Then a listener will explain the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse loophole that baffled me recently. We’ll have more on the AB5 thing and what defines an independent contractor. We’ve got another “law of trucking” submission and we hear from a new listener. So sit back, take your shoes off, put your feet up on the dash, and turn it up. Unless of course, you’re driving right now.

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Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 25% off! Only $14.98 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)!

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News Links:

The year’s biggest CMV blitz is coming soon — Here’s a ‘cheat sheet’ on CVSA Level I inspections from CDLLife.com

Bill seeks to create tax credit up to $7500 for CDL-A truck drivers who drive 1900 hours per year from CDLLife.com

Another ELD removed from FMCSA’s approved devices list from OverdriveOnline.com

Federal law designed to make trucking safer may have aggravated worst issues from FreightWaves.com

Can FMCSA improve ELD regulations from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA’s hours-of-service exemption implicated in fatal truck crash from FreightWaves.com

Truck Parking Improvement Act introduced in Congress from TheTrucker.com

Under-21 pilot program – the party no one is going to from LandLine.media

Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Sysco food delivery drivers go on strike in Louisville, Indy from LandLine.media

Teamsters Begin Negotiations At ABF Freight from Teamster.org

Yellow, union locked in war of words from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

California trucking eyes equal protection argument in AB5 litigation from FreightWaves.com

Survey shows that 68% of female truckers feel safe on the job from CDLLife.com

Listener Feedback Links:

TD110: Jabbering With Jared from AboutTruckDriving.com

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In this week’s news, Knight-Swift buys yet another large carrier, daylight savings time is being debated in Congress for the millionth time, a Congressman calls the Secretary of Labor nominee the “worst choice.” We’ll find out why. We’ll discuss a new technology that could possibly give truckers priority at stop lights, a safety coalition calls for big safety changes, we’ll discuss what happens to a tire when it finally dies, I’ll tell you about lots of new truck stops opening (better get your shot glass out), what possibly might be the world’s tiniest trucker, and it appears that the public want more truck parking (just not anywhere near their house). All that and more news.

Plus in the listener feedback segment, you weigh in on truckers wanting praise above all else, we’ll learn more about how these “best fleets” lists work (I knew there was something fishy going on there), and one listener wants to talk about a few things; how stupid parking on a shoulder is, his tolerance level for breakdowns, and of course, he takes a shot at me for making a bad guess as what CBP stands for. And we’ll follow that up with a bummer-of-a-story to end on a rare sad note. But it’s something that needs to be said, so please stay tuned.

So without further ado, let’s get this thing rolling.

Introduction Links:

Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 25% off! Only $14.98 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)!

Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99!

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News Links:

Daylight saving time topic of bills across country from LandLine.media

Knight-Swift acquiring U.S. Xpress for more than $800 million from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

U.S. Xpress driver proves you don't have to be big to drive a big rig from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Decline in truck transportation jobs 3rd biggest in last decade from FreightWaves.com

Americans value truck parking facilities — but not in their backyards from FreightWaves.com

Highway safety group calls for speed limiters on trucks, rolling back 2020 HOS changes, more from OverdriveOnline.com

Drivewyze adds Pennsylvania to weigh station bypass network from OverdriveOnline.com

Forward Air, Kodiak Robotics operating ‘consistent autonomous trucking service’ between Dallas, Atlanta from TheTrucker.com

UPS, Teamsters expected to ink deal no later than June 30 from FreightWaves.com

White House reportedly fast-tracking California’s plans to phase out diesel engines from TheTrucker.com

Department of Labor nominee ‘worst choice,’ congressman says from LandLine.media

Tire Sustainability Remains Top Priority for Industry from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Texas-based project would give freight trucks priority at red lights from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Love’s opens three truck stops in Florida, Texas, and Indiana, reopens store closed by fire from CDLLife.com

New TA Express location opens in Tennessee from CDLLife.com

Busy Tennessee TA location to close by end of March from CDLLife.com

Robotics firm Mujin unveils automated unloader at ProMat from FreightWaves.com

Listener Feedback Links:

TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You from AboutTruckDriving.com

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In today’s episode, we’ve got a possible new Secretary of Labor, a fight between a Senator and the Teamster’s President, rising pay for diesel mechanics, the Love’s Travel Stop’s founder dies, I’ll tell you about one high tech and one low tech product, Cummins is rebranding it’s emissions-focused division, and apparently, truckers value praise more than anything else. Huh? All that and more.

We’ve also got followup in the listener feedback segment concerning hourly trucker pay and how Canada is spending their money to attract new truckers.

So in the immortal words of Lynyrd Skynyrd; turn it up.

Introduction Links:

Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 25% off! Only $14.98 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)!

Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99!

Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks!

You can also donate directly by clicking the Donate button on this page.

News Links:

Two Missouri rest areas permanently closing next week, to reopen in fall 2023 as truck parking from CDLLife.com

Online renewal for CDL holders is coming to Idaho from LandLine.media

Love’s Travel Stops Founder Tom Love Dies at 85 from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Your batteries are trying to tell you something, and they soon will from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Simple, low-cost brake check device can result in big savings from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Cummins brands New Power division as future tech-focused Accelera from FreightWaves.com

Bills in multiple states cover use of rumble strips from LandLine.media

FMCSA closes reporting loophole in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

OOIDA opposes Biden’s pick to head up Labor Department from OverdriveOnline.com

GOP senator snaps at union boss during heated hearing: 'Shut your mouth' from FoxNews.com - submitted by Gena King

Truck Drivers Appreciate Company Praise, Survey Shows from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Listener Feedback Links:

TD187: Worst Traffic In The World, The Legality of Trucker Marijuana, Pay-By-The-Mile Criticized, Ammonia-Powered Truck, & More from AboutTruckDriving.com

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In today’s show, I’ll tell you when the biggest safety blitz of the year will take place, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) asks the FMCSA for a better Big Truck Crash Study this time around, more rules exemptions are being sought from the FMCSA, new “move over” laws are coming in some states, Canada provides funding to get more truckers into the industry, a new loading/unloading system is introduced by a major LTL company, and a truck pulls a semi out of a ditch. Spoiler: it’s not a tow truck.

Then for the fun part where we’ve got a Trucker Grub segment from @Wunuvakind, @TruckerSmack has a suggestion how the FMCSA could make the split sleeper berth rule easier for everyone, and once again, my ability to speak coherently is challenged, only this time it’s by @Goose from Australia.

Introduction Links:

Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 50% off for a limited time! Only $9.99 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)!

Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99!

Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks!

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Wyoming I-80: Road crews face nightmare situation from OverdriveOnline.com

News Links:

Roadcheck 2023 CMV blitz to emphasize ABS violations, cargo securement from CDLLife.com

CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What owner-ops need to know from OverdriveOnline.com

Crash study shouldn’t repeat past mistakes, OOIDA says from LandLine.media

Hours-of-service waiver sought by trucker who ran under emergency order from LandLine.media

Warning devices for stopped trucks to go by wayside? from FreightWaves.com

Six states pursue expanded ‘move over’ rules for all road users from LandLine.media

New study shows majority of people fear automated vehicle technology from TheTrucker.com

Canada devotes millions in federal funding to train, recruit new truckers from FreightWaves.com

ArcBest touts system for loading, unloading trailer in one motion from FreightWaves.com

VIDEO: Electric pickup yanks out stuck semi in Utah from CDLLife.com

Listener Feedback Links:

TD191: State Of The Union & Trucking, EV Rollout Not Going As Planned, FMCSA Stays Busy With Exemptions, TA’s New Restaurant, & More from AboutTruckDriving.com is where @TruckerSmack heard me talking about the split sleeper berth rules.

TD189: ATA CEO Talks To Congress, Choosing A Truck Driving School, Possible New Speed Limits, Steps To Take Before Applying, & More from AboutTruckDriving.com is where I kept screwing up the word Nevada.

Here is the list of Australian cities that @goose has me try to pronounce:

Binginwarri

Dalyston

Tallangatta

Woolloomooloo

Goondiwindi

Canowindra

Hervey Bay

Kata Tjuta

Suggan Buggan

Wangkatjungka

See? Not so easy, is it?

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In today’s show, we’ll talk about how the trucking industry was a hot topic at the State of the Union address, we’ll talk about how this futuristic trucking world isn’t working out quite as expected, the FMCSA is staying busy receiving and rejecting exemption requests, I’ll tell you about a new restaurant chain at TA truck stops, and I’ll point you to a funny article written in a style you used to get here.

In the listener feedback segment, we’ll talk weigh station apps, worn out tires, how “best trucking fleet” criteria works, and I’ll point you to another trucking podcast I listened to recently that was recommended by a listener. And after much guilt-driven goading, I finally talk a listener into submitting a Trucker Grub segment. Well… sort of. Stay tuned.

Introduction Links:

Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 50% off for a limited time! Only $9.99 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)!

Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99!

Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks!

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The Newsworthy podcast is my preferred way to get my news in about 10 minutes per day.

News Links:

Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

ATA President: California should not set nation’s emissions standards from TheTrucker.com

Can charging infrastructure keep pace with EV demand? from FreightWaves.com

Nikola says it may run out of money in next 12 months from FreightWaves.com

Reports: Autonomous platooning startup Locomation closing its doors from FreightWaves.com

Why FMCSA keeps revoking ELDs, and how to tell if yours is next from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA rejects another HOS exemption, as split-sleeper flexibility sought from OverdriveOnline.com

Submit your comments on the 5/5 split sleeper berth

Brake light manufacturer and fleets seek factory-level exemption from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Trucking company wants to use learner’s permit holders for apprentice program from LandLine.media

Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program from FMCSA.dot.gov

Lane splitting rules pursued in multiple statehouses from LandLine.media

TA debuts new full-service restaurant concept ‘Fork & Compass’ at Ohio truck stop from CDLLife.com

Fork & Compass menu

'We don't give directions' -- how GPS is changing our social selves from OverdriveOnline.com

Over the Road: an 8-episode podcast by Long Haul Paul and PRX

Trucker Grub Links:

JD Campbell’s in Peoria, AZ (Phoenix area)

Listener Feedback Links:

Best Fleets To Drive For's Hall of Fame criteria PDF submitted by Cici

Trucking for Millennials Podcast recommended by David Taylor

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In this week’s show, we’ve got lots of truck stop news, I’ll tell you the top 10 worst traffic bottlenecks in the US, we’ve got a crap ton of new state traffic laws, the FMCSA is revamping the way it rates carriers for safety, I’ll share tips to get you in and out of a weigh station quickly, and we’ll talk about what your tires are trying to tell you.

Also, there’s a new “AirBnb” for trucks (yes trucks, not truckers), there’s a new type of CB radio on the market, we’ll discuss how new Right to Repair legislation is important, and a trucker gets arrested for eating muffins. And that’s only part of the news.

In the listener feedback segment, Andrew remembers our dearly departed friend Shannon Holden, Gordon joins the Trucker Dump Slack group, Dave finally figures out what the guy says in the feedback intro, and ex truck driving instructor calls me Toddles and offers his services to the podcast.

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Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks!

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News Links:

1099 or W-2? Which type of driver is best to grow your fleet? from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

TravelCenters of America to be bought by BP for $1.3 billion from CDLLife.com

New TA Express store open for business in Georgia from CDLLife.com

New TA Express opens in Norwood, Mo. from LandLine.media

Iowa Kwik Star is at the top of ranking of 100 best truck stops in 2022 from CDLLife.com

Love’s and Daimler team up to expand Freightliner service points from LandLine.media

New site to reserve truck parking something of an 'AirBnB' network for facilities from OverdriveOnline.com

One Plus ELD becomes third in two weeks to be revoked by FMCSA from OverdriveOnline.com

Cobra unveils first line of FM-capable CB radios from OverdriveOnline.com

Texas again home to the worst traffic in the U.S. from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

U.S. DOT expected to take up automatic emergency braking in March from LandLine.media

Right to Repair legislation to cover future tech reintroduced in Congress from OverdriveOnline.com

OOIDA questions FMCSA’s emergency declaration proposal from LandLine.media

AASHTO, state DOTs voice concerns over emergency declaration limits from LandLine.media

With growing EV adoption, car haulers call for higher weight limits from OverdriveOnline.com

Idling rules considered in multiple states from LandLine.media

New Mexico considers banning big rigs from the left lane from CDLLife.com

TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing from AboutTruckDriving.com

Ticket camera rules addressed in at least 19 states from LandLine.media

How you can prepare to ace a weigh station inspection from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA proposes long-overdue CSA carrier Safety Measurement System revamp from OverdriveOnline.com

Tire wear patterns telling of overall truck maintenance from OverdriveOnline.com

Confessions of a self-driving truck from LandLine.media

ATRI launches survey to understand impacts of marijuana legalization from TheTrucker.com

Trucker to receive $500,000 for wrongful “loitering” arrest while making delivery, eating muffins from CDLLife.com

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No show today. Really crappy week. 'Nuff said.

Well, news was light last week, but it’s back with a vengeance, which means I’m pretty sure this week’s show is going to be long, so strap in and keep your cup of coffee handy so you don’t doze off. LOL

News this week includes American Trucking Association’s (ATA) CEO discussing trucking’s biggest issues with Congress, positive drug tests were up in 2022, lots of states making new road rules, how to make sure you have the best chance to get that next trucking job, and possibly the world’s worst trucker. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Listener feedback topics this week includes roundabouts, Canadian vaccine mandates, an and a lengthy discussion about truck driving schools. Also, it seems only right that someone would point out how bad I talk. LOL Alright, let’s get on with it.

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News Links:

TD158: How Do We Attract The Next Generation In Trucking? from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD147: Be Careful Choosing A Truck Driving School from AboutTruckDriving.com

Yellow meets its goal of graduating 1,000 new CDL holders during 2022 from TruckersNews.com

Yellow Driving Academy from MyYellow.com

How Yellow is Training the Next Generation of Truck Drivers from MyYellow.com

Yellow Employee Reviews for Truck Driver from Indeed.com

Put your best foot forward: Know what’s on your record before applying from TheTrucker.com

Truckers’ positive drug tests up 18% in 2022 from FreightWaves.com

Positive Marijuana Tests Among Drivers Grow at Alarming Rate from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

FMCSA revokes a second ELD this week, users should switch to paper logs from CDLLife.com

Bills in five states call for speed limit changes from LandLine.media

Four states pursue expanded ‘move over’ rules for all road users from LandLine.media

TD185: Scoot Over And Fix It Now! from AboutTruckDriving.com

Five states pursue rule changes to accommodate truck platooning from LandLine.media

Electric vehicles will have tough audience in LTL carriers from FreightWaves.com

Bill would outlaw the operation of self-driving trucks without a human driver on board in California from CDLLife.com

FMCSA seeks more feedback on automated driving systems from LandLine.media

ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

The most under-appreciated insurance coverage in all of trucking from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucker slapped with 24 charges following 3 traffic stops in 24 hours from CDLLife.com

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Well, the news is light this week, so we’re trying something different again. We’ve been teasing a mega breakdown saga from listener Wunuvakind in recent weeks and it turned out to be far too long for the listener feedback segment. So, I’m sure much to her surprise, Wunuvakind’s story is featured on the show. I enjoyed it immensely and I hope you do to.

As for the news, we talk about a new bill pushing tax credits for most truckers, new roundabout rules, CARB is slowing it’s electric truck expectations, and an autonomous truck gets sidelined by bird poop. All those stories, plus more.

In the listener feedback segment, Charles, Farley, and William all just want to say hi, Driver Dave is back to scolding me again, and Cici shares her favorite Trucker Dump episodes.

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News Links:

Drummer for iconic rock band with Overdrive ties dies from OverdriveOnline.com

Vehicle protests will be ‘dismantled’ during Freedom Convoy anniversary from LandLine.media

SHIP IT Act aims to boost supply chain from LandLine.media

VA weigh station banning overnight parking “due to increasing incidents of littering, vandalism, and unsanitary practices” from CDLLife.com

States pursue roundabout rules for trucks from LandLine.media

CARB Proposes Exemptions for Transitions to Electric Trucks from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Trucker Path survey: 24% prefer to return home every night from TheTrucker.com

Bird poop was enough to disable a self-driving truck, driver claims - Trevor Dunkel from CDLLife.com

Listener Feedback Links:

TD109: Coping With Rookie Truckers from AboutTruckDriving.com

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In today’s show, California’s AB5 just won’t go away; getting paid-by-the-mile is coming under fire; truckers, drugs, and drug testing is always a hot topic; and I’ll tell you where is the worst traffic in the world and the US is (the answer might surprise you).

Also, how likely is the US going to be ready for electric trucks by 2045?; I’ll tell you about the new type of eco-friendly fuel; we’ll discuss new ways to avoid low-clearance accidents; and one source says the worst of this inflation mess is behind us. All that and more news.

Plus, we’ll hear from a new listener in the feedback segment and I’ll introduce you to Cici, who you’ll be hearing from in quite a few upcoming episodes.

Introduction Links:

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News Links:

California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5 from OverdriveOnline.com

Bills in three states call for speed limit changes from LandLine.media

Pay-by-the-mile system a ‘killer,’ driver compensation committee told from LandLine.media

FMCSA says no to trucker’s request for personal exemption from ELD and HOS rules from CDLLife.com

Former FMCSA employee admits to extortion of trucking company from CDLLife.com - suggested by Steven Gorman

Federal Officials Plan to Add Fentanyl to Drug Tests from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Trucker’s drug conviction raises questions about CDL holders and marijuana use from LandLine.media

Can Heavy Electric Trucks Be Deployed Industrywide by 2045? from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Company debuts ‘World’s First’ ammonia-powered big rig from CDLLife.com

Outrider raises $73M to scale autonomous distribution yard business from FreightWaves.com

Low-clearance technologies help fleets avoid costly accidents from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Supply chain correction helps put the 'worst of the inflation crisis behind us' from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Chicago has the second worst traffic in the world, report reveals from LandLine.media

Planters looks for someone to drive Mr. Peanut, the NUTmobile across country from WPXI.com - suggested by Trevor Dunkel

Listener Feedback Links:

TD110: Coping With New Drivers from from AboutTruckDriving.com

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Well, we’re back to our normal news-focused show this week. We’ve got lots of news to catch up on, including how California shutting down a crapload of trucks is going. Is the new Tesla semi already having problems? The FMCSA is staying super busy with both denying and accepting requests. I’ll catch you up on that.

What else? Trucking jobs are slowing down, there’s a new tax guide for owner-operators, young truckers and truck parking are both back in the limelight, I’ll tell you about the ongoing battle between UPS and the Teamsters (and why it’s important), and the Biden Administration makes a statement that won’t make most truckers very happy. All that news and more, including @wunuvakind coming back to share a great cafe in the Trucker Grub segment.

In the listener feedback segment, we've got new Trucker Dump Slack Group members, @driverchrismc questions my website building skills, and a listener needs your help finding a particular kind of trucking app.

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News Links:

OOIDA warning of new texting scam targeting truck drivers from TheTrucker.com

Tesla preparing to build Tesla semi specific truck shop from CDLLife.com

Tesla Semi breakdown has people losing their minds from Teslarati.com

Owner-op taxes 101 -- new guide available from OverdriveOnline.com and ATBS.com

California says it banned 230,000 trucks. What's next? from OverdriveOnline.com

Delaware DMV launches online self-certification for CDL holders from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA denies carriers’ request to report truck driver hair tests from FreightWaves.com - submitted by Steven Gorman

FMCSA denies driver training exemptions from LandLine.media

FMCSA exempts deaf drivers despite CVTA objections from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA grants fireworks companies’ HOS/ELD exemptions from OverdriveOnline.com

Love’s continues its building spree with three openings from LandLine.media

Transportation employment slowdown likely to continue this year from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Trucker age-exemption bill reintroduced in new Congress from FreightWaves.com

Biden climate blueprint promotes modal shift away from trucks from FreightWaves.com

Truck Parking Is Top Issue for Drivers from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Indiana bill would eliminate speed limit differential from LandLine.media

Fur flies as Teamsters begin hashing out UPS negotiating strategy from FreightWaves.com

Want to trade in your big rig for the Wienermobile? Oscar Mayer is hiring hot dog drivers from CDLLife.com

Trucker Grub:

Cowboy Cafe in Lyman, WY

I-80 Exit 41

Submitted by Wunuvakind

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Well, you asked and I listened. In today’s show, we go back to a time when there was nothing on the show but this dorky trucker telling a story and a reading a couple of emails from listeners. This time around we’ve got a rant called “Scoot Over And Fix It Now!” We’ll also hear a bathroom story from Driver Dave and Wunuvakind sent in an audio clip about harassment and urban parking.

Introduction Links:

TD100: What Makes The Evil Overlord… Evil? from AboutTruckDriving.com

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Steven Gorman has a TikTok channel where he likes to make stuff.

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In this week's show, guest host Steven Gorman talks about the difference between accidents and incidents, and how neither should keep you from succeeding in your trucking career. And he backs that up by telling you about his roads mishaps and where he is now.

In the news segment, Steven talks about the top 10 largest private trucking companies, he’ll provide some further evidence to disprove the “truck driver shortage” myth, and he’ll site a survey telling how the public views truckers in 2022. Also, he’ll point you to a CB radio lingo website so you can study up for the 18 trucker movies you may or may not have forgotten about.

Steven Gorman has a TikTok channel where he likes to make stuff.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

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Main Topic Links:

What is the Difference Between Accidents and Incidents? from OSHA.com

What is a Crash According to the FMCSA?

News Links:

100 Largest Private Carriers In North America from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Learn How to Talk CB Lingo Like a Trucker, C’Mon! from Smart-Trucking.com

Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but relief likely temporary, ATA reports from TransportDive.com

How does the public view truckers in 2022? from OverdriveOnline.com

The 18 Best Trucker Movies You Forgot About from MovieNightsAtHome.com

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In this week’s trucking news, you’ll get winter driving tips from experienced drivers and you’ll learn if your employer can retaliate if you refuse to drive in bad weather. We’ll hear about the Department of Labor getting an earful about the newly-proposed rules on who qualifies as an independent contractor. California emissions Nazis are reeking havoc again, and we discover yet another chink in the electric truck armor.

Canada is finally getting ready for electronic logging devices, the FMCSA seeks to modify emergency exemptions, the crazy high harassment numbers in the trucking industry, and finally, a trucker’s rights to bathrooms goes to Congress and one trucker who really loves Kelly Clarkson! And it’s Christmas, so of course I’ll share my rendition of Twas The Night Before Christmas: Trucker Style. Might what to earmuff your kids for that one. LOL

As for listener feedback, @wunuvakind and @goose from the Trucker Dump Slack group weigh in on the new format of the show, and @goose also gives us some insight and additional tips on the winter pileup story we covered in the last episode. And last but not least, we hear a funny delivery story from Driver Dave.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

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News Links:

Love’s opens four new locations from LandLine.media

Ohio converts weigh stations to truck parking from OverdriveOnline.com

Winter trucking tips that could actually save a life from OverdriveOnline.com

Video: Are truckers protected from retaliation for refusing to drive in bad weather? from OverdriveOnline.com

Department of Labor proposal generates tens of thousands of comments from LandLine.media

Trucking groups, owner-ops generally opposed to Biden DOL's contractor rule changes from OverdriveOnline.com

Nearly 80,000 active trucks could be barred from operating in California at year-end from OverdriveOnline.com

Tesla Semi’s cab design makes it a ‘completely stupid vehicle,’ trucker says from CDLLife.com (suggested by @Cici)

Cold weather is zapping electric truck range from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Canadian ELD mandate set for Jan. 1 enforcement deadline from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA proposing to limit scope of emergency declarations from OverdriveOnline.com

Harassment high in trucking industry, new FMCSA study on crime prevention shows from TheTrucker.com

New legislation provides bathroom access for truck drivers from FreightWaves.com

Pop star files restraining order against trucker who believes she’s messaging him from CDLLife.com

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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 many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-576-8257 to learn more.

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News Links:

Recall affects nearly 26,000 Navistar vehicles from LandLine.media

San Antonio Flying J destroyed in fire sparked at attached Denny’s from CDLLife.com

Two West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas to close for demolition in early 2023, will be rebuilt with more truck parking from CDLLife.com

Proposed toll increase for New York Thruway ‘outrageous,’ says state legislator from LandLine.media

Texas bill would end red-light camera use from LandLine.media

Idling time limit for cars and trucks topic of New Jersey bill from LandLine.media

Tesla Semi completes first 500-mile journey with full load from FreightWaves.com

Senate votes to force labor agreement on rail workers — minus sick leave from FreightWaves.com

Senate Passes Measure to Avoid Rail Strike from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Senators to EPA: Truckers can’t afford to comply with strict emissions regulations from CDLLife.com

FMCSA rejects work-rule exemption for livestock haulers from FreightWaves.com

TCA, safety groups push for ELD mandate on older trucks from LandLine.media

FMCSA again waives certain CDL skills test requirements from LandLine.media

Research to look into driving behavior around commercial motor vehicles from LandLine.media

Facebook Job Ads Illegally Discriminate, Female Truckers Claim from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

What should you do if you’re in a snow squall pileup? from CDLLife.com

Know the full extent of your costs before going independent from OverdriveOnline.com

OOIDA members raise over $20,000 through Truckers for Troops from LandLine.media

Students need to prep to apply for an OOIDA scholarship from LandLine.media

St. Christopher touts success of smoking cessation program from LandLine.media

Listener Feedback:

Steve wrote in with some much-appreciated constructive criticism.

Trailrider and I need your help understanding the logic behind the difference between the 60 hours in 7 days rule and the 70 hours in 8 days rule.

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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 10 trucks passed Brake Safety Week from LandLine.media

Rail union pushes back date for potential strike from FreightWaves.com

FedEx Freight to begin driver furloughs next month from FreightWaves.com

LTL carriers point to shrinking tonnage in November from FreightWaves.com

What are the complexities in LTL linehaul transportation? from FreightWaves.com

Electric truck stops will need as much power as small towns from LandLine.media

Electric Truck Stops Will Need as Much Power as a Small Town from Bloomberg.com

Pilot and Volvo announce plan to build charging network for electric semis at truck stops from CDLLife.com

How ClearFlame intends to take 'diesel fuel out of diesel engines' from OverdriveOnline.com

Transport executives pool funds to launch roadside health care network from FreightWaves.com

Annual campaign raises truckers’ awareness to human trafficking from LandLine.media

Truckers Against Trafficking

Pilot Flying J truck stops to offer ‘first-ever Thanksgiving meal’ from CDLLife.com

Love’s opens new truck stop in Ohio with 90 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com

Trucker Grub:

Trucker Smack shares his awesome breakfast scramble at Red Rooster Terminal (truck stop) in Olney, Illinois.

Listener Feedback:

LTL driver Jeremy thanks me for the show and asks to join the Trucker Dump Slack group.

Graeme drives in Scotland and the UK and wrote in to explain how Europe’s Hours-of-Service rules differ from the US.

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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:

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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 exemption request from OverdriveOnline.com

California moves to implement intrastate ELD mandate for in-state-only truckers from OverdriveOnline.com

Jacobs unveils cylinder deactivation tech to cut emissions from LandLine.media

Watch: Driving recap of Volvo's VNR Electric from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal)

Self-driving trucks hit the road for Australia’s first live-traffic trial from BigRigs.com

Women of trucking criticize FMCSA crime study from FreightWaves.com

TA donates $100K to St. Christopher Fund after round-up campaign from OverdriveOnline.com

Love’s, Chester’s Chicken offer truckers free Super Snack from LandLine.media

Trucker Grub:

Mis Tres Potrillos in Olney, Illinois

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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:

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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 Reputation As Truckers from AboutTruckDriving.com.

Check out my in-depth review of the Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000.

News Links:

Paccar recalls 76,492 trucks because digital dash can freeze from FreightWaves.com

Pilot to offer free meal for military service members and their families for Veterans Day from CDLLife.com

Pennsylvania bill would set up grant program for vehicle snow and ice scrapers from LandLine.media

Department of Labor extends worker classification comment period from LandLine.media

Locomotive machinist explains what’s at stake in rail contract negotiations from FreightWaves.com

Only 25 days of diesel left? What to make of low inventories from OverdriveOnline.com

The US Is Exporting Record Oil and Fuel Even as East Coast Faces Shortages from Bloomberg.com

FMCSA plans proposal on automated driving systems for 2023 from LandLine.media

FMCSA’s Hutcheson talks speed limiters on Land Line Now from LandLine.media

FMCSA says marijuana policy changes are ‘going to take a while’ from LandLine.media

FMCSA eyes rule to identify, remove unfit motor carriers from LandLine.media

ELDs and highway safety: Crashes, injuries and fatalities rise post-mandate from OverdriveOnline.com

Lytx Unveils Safety Solution for Parked Commercial Vehicles from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Michigan to Test Roads With Underground Coils for EV Charging from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Oklahoma law authorizes autonomous vehicles from LandLine.media

Embark Launches Nine Sites for Pilot Operations from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

TravelCenters of America adds four truck stops, plans more from LandLine.media

Getting close to 65? Now's the time to understand the realities around Medicare for health care needs from OverdriveOnline.com

VIDEO: How To Strap A Load from CDLLife.com

VIDEO: Chaining vs. Strapping — When To Chain, When To Strap from CDLLife.com

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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 the next few years, officials warn from CDLLife.com

Trucking association offers free lunch at 3 Iowa scale house locations on November 2 from TruckerNews.com

Trucker Grub:

Wayback Burgers is located about 6 miles off I-80 exit 178 on PA220 North. Click here to locate it in Google Maps. (570) 484-9638

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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:

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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 agreement from FreightWaves.com

Yellow plans to combine New Penn, Holland networks from FreightWaves.com

DOL independent contractor definition could pose problems for truck fleets from FreightWaves.com

Automatic emergency braking proposal slated for early 2023 from LandLine.media

Wyoming DOT to try out automated variable speed limit program on I-80, Highway 28 from CDLLife.com

Iowa DOT urges truckers to park at scale houses, promises no inspections or waking drivers from CDLLife.com

Pennsylvania Senate committee advances electric-powered trucks rule from LandLine.media

Solera’s Spireon Introduces Next-Gen Cargo Sensor from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Last mile isn’t enough anymore — it’s time to look at the last 100 feet from FreightWaves.com

Pilot Flying J opens new travel center, completes eight remodels from LandLine.media

Love’s achieves a major milestone as they open a new truck stop in Oklahoma from CDLLife.com

OOIDA gears up for Truckers for Troops campaign from LandLine.media

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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:

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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’; OOIDA president responds from LandLine.media

Rail workers union rejects labor contract, renewing strike possibility from FreightWaves.com

Brokerage solution to California’s AB5 rule gets support from Cowen panel from FreightWaves.com

Trucking Weighs In on Independent Contractor Proposal from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Speed limiter proposal eyes June 2023 unveiling from LandLine.media

NTSB in favor of new speed limiting system from LandLine.media

FMCSA denies petition to add limits to personal conveyance from OverdriveOnline.com

Study finds that truckers who did these 4 things increased the likelihood of a future crash by 100% or more from CDLLife.com

TA Express truck stop opens in Illinois from CDLLife.com

Carriers, drivers needed for Wreaths Across America from OverdriveOnline.com

Listener Feedback Links:

John read TD27: Hauling Hazardous Materials and just wanted to pay me a compliment on my writing skills. Now my head is really big.

Matt MacKellar a.k.a. @mountain Matt got caught in the I-70 safety blitz and passed his inspection with flying colors. Nice going, Matt!

DJ wrote in to tell me he's been listening since he was 16 years old, when he started with TD123: Advice For New Truckers. He's 22 now and on his way to becoming a trucker. Cool!

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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:

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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 Unveiling from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

California Finds Truck Parking Shortage Complicated by EV Mandates from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Want a Volvo electric truck? Go for Gold or go away from FreightWaves.com

USDOT Unveils Guide, Grants to Combat Truck Parking Shortage from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

CVSA Launches Procedures for Inspections of Autonomous Trucks from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Watch driverless yard trucks at work at new BMW logistics center in South Carolina from CDLLife.com

Truck brake-light exemption denied despite industry support from FreightWaves.com

Teamsters, most of them drivers, on strike at 2 Sysco facilities from FreightWaves.com

Mom and son killed after colliding with trailer that separated from semi shortly after driver left truck stop from CDLLife.com

Trucking's toughest niche? Inside log hauling, which could be on the brink of a powertrain revolution from OverdriveOnline.com

Listener Feedback Links:

Steven Gorman, who co-hosted TD111: Improving Our Reputation As Truckers, dropped me an email to catch up and to tell me about his TikTok channel.

Zachary Smacher, a.k.a. @trucker smack and @cannon bryan had a great conversation about flatbed companies over in the Trucker Dump Podcast Slack group.

Dave Weidemann, a.k.a. @MoHican from the the Trucker Dump Podcast Slack group reminded everyone that government grants are a useful thing when it comes to making truck driving school affordable.

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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:

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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 OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA issues HOS waiver for Hurricane Ian relief haulers in eight states from CDLLife.com

FreightWaves CEO Fuller offers advice to truckers hauling FEMA loads from FreightWaves.com

Canada ends border vaccine mandate, OOIDA calls on Biden to follow suit from OverdriveOnline.com

Federal Trade Commission joining independent contractor fray from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA considering 5-year ‘special’ waiver for propane haulers from FreightWaves.com

The FMCSA eyes plan to require electronic identification technology for commercial vehicles from CDLLife.com

Submit your comments here

Federal agency seeks input on changes to hazmat registration fees from LandLine.media

Arizona lane filtering law in effect from LandLine.media

Love’s opens new truck stop in Iowa with nearly 70 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com

New York to Ban Sale of Gas Cars by 2035 from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Why the Clean Air Act’s Special Treatment of California Is Permissible Even in Light of the Equal-Sovereignty Notion Invoked in Shelby County from Justia.com

Toyota’s CEO Says EV Adoption Will Take Longer Than Expected from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Eye-opening video breaks down ‘The Decision That Broke American Trucking’ from CDLLife.com

Time to sign up for Truck to Success course from LandLine.media

Want to improve retention in trucking? Define 'professionalism' to set the standard, build value from OverdriveOnline.com

Listener Feedback:

Andy Wadel (@Peterbilt Andy) joins the Trucker Dump Slack group.

@Goose shares some insight on how speeders are caught in Australia.

Shannon left a review on Apple Podcasts and I’m still trying to decide if it’s good or not. 😉

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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:

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News Links:

Steering issue prompts recall of Western Star trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

TSA grants renewal exemption for truckers with hazmat endorsement from LandLine.media

FMCSA to accept public comments from truck drivers on ELDs from CDLLife.com

Public comments accepted until November 15, 2022

FMCSA to recruit truck drivers for autonomous vehicle study from FreightWaves.com

Schneider to provide self-driving truck tech company with ‘freight loads and commercial expertise’ from CDLLife.com

All-electric Kenworth T680E delivers a smooth, powerful ride from OverdriveOnline.com

California's power crisis poses a serious question for the future of EVs from OverdriveOnline.com

Daimler Truck boosts electric truck range with new battery chemistry from FreightWaves.com

California doesn’t want OOIDA allowed into next steps in CTA’s AB5 lawsuit from FreightWaves.com

OOIDA permitted to intervene in renewed AB5 legal battle in California from FreightWaves.com

Judge orders Rhode Island to stop collecting truck-only tolls within 48 hours from CDLLife.com

Colorado proposal would revise state’s speed camera rule from LandLine.media

Senators introduce bill to lift ‘burdensome’ Entry-Level Driver Training rule from small trucking companies from CDLLife.com

Senate confirms Robin Hutcheson as FMCSA administrator from LandLine.media

Listener Feedback Links:

The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 1 from AboutTruckDriving.com

The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 2 from AboutTruckDriving.com

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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:

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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 introduced in Senate from LandLine.media

Over 16,000 CMVs and drivers taken out-of-service during nation’s biggest trucker blitz from CDLLife.com

Kentucky targets commercial motor vehicles with driver-focused cameras from LandLine.media

Automatic braking systems ineffective at night spotting pedestrians, study reveals from LandLine.media

Cummins signs up Werner for 500 hydrogen internal combustion engines from LandLine.media

Pony Express-style freight? Startup hopes to shorten long hauls, transform rural America from OverdriveOnline.com

TA to offer truckers more healthy food options at Country Pride and Iron Skillet restaurants by the end of 2022 from CDLLife.com

How to make sure your vote gets counted as deadlines approach from OverdriveOnline.com

Listener Feedback:

I mention three of my favorite podcasts:

Stuff You Should Know

Planet Money

The Newsworthy

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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.

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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.com

Driver Training Programs Overwhelmed by Interest from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

50 Tips for Truck Drivers from LanierLawFirm.com

ATA Makes Headway on Trucking Diversity Plans from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

LTL business is facing a radical transformation from LandLine.media

Amazon Warehousing & Distribution is company’s latest foray into logistics from FreightWaves.com

Lower court formally lifts injunction against AB5 in California trucking from FreightWaves.com

Port of Oakland wins case for injunction barring future trucker protests from OverdriveOnline.com

Lessons learned from three-year Volvo LIGHTS project from LandLine.media

Autonomous Truck Firm Gatik to Begin Deliveries in Dallas from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Locomation to Begin Runs With Oklahoma Carrier from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Trucking 101: Understanding fuel surcharges from OverdriveOnline.com

More than 1000 comments received on trucker’s request for personal ELD and HOS exemption from CDLLife.com

Submit your comments on Ronnie Brown's HOS exemption request

Trucker Grub:

I review Pilot Flying J's new Burrito Junction in Corbin, Kentucky at I-75 Exit 29.

Listener Feedback:

Bryan writes in to ask for recommendations on good-paying truck driving jobs.

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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:

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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 ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

New Pennsylvania law authorizes truck weigh system from LandLine.media, submitted by Trevor @Koolaid from the Trucker Dump Slack Group

Texas DOT wants parking, other feedback on I-10 corridor to prioritize projects from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA considers hours-of-service exemption for truck driver from FreightWaves.com

Trucking Alliance makes another pitch for hair testing from LandLine.media

Why trucking is peeved at the Supreme Court from FreightWaves.com

Heartland Express embarks on its biggest challenge yet from FreightWaves.com

6 pre- and post-trip inspection myths, and reality: Trucking Law from OverdriveOnline.com

TravelCenters of America opens South Dakota truck service center from LandLine.media

Love’s opens truck stop in Washington with 57 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com

Love’s launches annual Children’s Miracle Network campaign Friday from OverdriveOnline.com

Celebrities treat truck stop “like a zoo” in ‘disrespectful’ photoshoot from CDLLife.com

Listener Feedback Links:

Mark Schremmer writes responded to my email about the AB5 video from the OOIDA Foundation.

Lane didn’t read the TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You article, but he shares his thoughts anyway.

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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.

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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 skills test starting next week from CDLLife.com

International Truck Launches Updated Powertrain from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Paccar to Offer Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Congress approves incentive boost for EV truck purchases from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA, NHTSA looking into autonomous truck crash from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA reports two crashes under emergency declaration since March 2020 from LandLine.media

Another driver requests HOS exemption from OverdriveOnline.com

New Love’s adds 84 truck parking spaces in Minnesota from OverdriveOnline.com

Love’s pulls plug on controversial I-90 truck stop in Montana from FreightWaves.com

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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.

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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 from CDLLife.com

Drivewyze integrated into Verizon Connect from OverdriveOnline.com

DAT launches new mobile app from OverdriveOnline.com

U.S. DOT considers electronic forms for drug testing program from LandLine.media

Submit your comments on the electronic forms for the drug and alcohol testing.

Overtime pay for employee drivers: Market benefits and drawbacks from OverdriveOnline.com

Washington State formula for overtime pay

Truck driver salary increased significantly in 2021, according to study from CDLLife.com

Schneider driver ruled an employee in federal court appeal from FreightWaves.com

What’s happening with AB5? The OOIDA Foundation explains from LandLine.media

Pilot renovates six locations from OverdriveOnline.com

Listener Feedback:

Trevor and Matt have thoughts on the rising Pennsylvania toll rates.

Bruce shares his experience with the ParkUnload app and shares photos too (see bottom of post)!

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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.

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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 an autonomous truck being pulled over by law enforcement’ from CDLLife.com

Cummins hydrogen engine offers more capability, lower cost over all-electric from OverdriveOnline.com

Texas researchers’ new breed of peanuts may boost biodiesel production from FreightWaves.com

Tolls to increase by 5% on the Pennsylvania Turnpike from CDLLife.com

Starting Aug. 1, Louisiana doubles fines on Atchafalaya Bridge from LandLine.media

Three-week closure of I-70 in Topeka begins soon from CDLLife.com

Listener Feedback:

Eric Lindeau writes in to tell us about two more McDonald’s in Minnesota that have big rig drive thrus. Cool!

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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?

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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 battery-electric trucks end up a ‘black eye’ on environmental benefits? from OverdriveOnline.com

WIT: Female driver workforce grows to over 13% from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA's under-21 driver pilot program opens: Here's how it works from OverdriveOnline.com

DC appeals court denies driver hours-of-service challenge from FreightWaves.com

PHMSA Seeks Input on Possible Shift From Paper to Electronic Communication from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Researchers to Study Truck Parking in Iowa, Wisconsin from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

New Love’s in Pennsylvania has 130 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com

Love’s opens the company’s first-ever truck stop in Connecticut from CDLLife.com

Connecticut enacts new emissions law targeting trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

10 tips to help truckers prep for CVSA Brake Safety Week from CDLLife.com

Driver named Highway Angel for alerting fellow trucker to trailer fire from OverdriveOnline.com

$30k up for grabs in Pilot Road Warrior contest from OverdriveOnline.com

Riding shotgun: Program aims to pair truckers and pets from LandLine.media

Email Memphis Animal Services at mas@memphistn.gov

Listener Feedback Links:

Shannon points me to the McDonald’s in Minnesota that has a big truck drive-thru

Emery writes in to continue to torture me on how to pronounce the name of his trucking company.

Maverick and some driver who calls himself Some Driver on the Trucker Dump Slack group, share some thoughts on chameleon carriers.

Driver Dave recommends a book called “Why We Sleep?” by Matthew Matthew Walker.

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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:

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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 trucking from OverdriveOnline.com

Trade Groups Ask Newsom to Delay Enforcement of AB 5 from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

House transportation committee passes truck parking legislation from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA’s speed limiters: Unsafe at any speed? from FreightWaves.com

ATA launches new program to address issues facing women in trucking from OverdriveOnline.com

TD141: Women In Trucking With Ellen Voie from AboutTruckDriving.com

Broker reform: Should dispatch services be considered brokers? FMCSA's comment request sparks debate from OverdriveOnline.com

Chameleon carriers pose threat to nation’s roadways from FreightWaves.com

Trucking association raises concerns over Canada’s ELD mandate from FreightWaves.com

5 Things Truck Driver Training Schools Don’t Teach | What To Do About It! from RoadLegends.com

Portland to consider banning the sale of diesel from CDLLife.com

New program to add tire monitoring tech at 200 truck stops, tire data sent to fleet managers within 2 minutes from CDLLife.com

Texas BBQ joint has a drive-thru for semi trucks from CDLLife.com

Love’s opens new truck stop in Illinois with 70 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com

TravelCenters of America Hosts St. Christopher Truckers Relief Campaign from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Listener Feedback Links:

Matt a.k.a. @Mountain Matt sends in an “almost” Trucker Grub segment and thanks me for the podcast, the ebooks, and the Trucker Dump Slack Group.

Nathan, Rob, and Brandon all ask to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group.

Butare doesn’t miss one second of the podcast… ever!

Nick’s plan to go to trucking school have been delayed, but that doesn’t keep him from driving a truck. 😉

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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:

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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 traffickers to save a teen girl from CDLLife.com

Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Outrider ready to scale distribution yard autonomy from FreightWaves.com

Pilot and GM plan coast-to-coast EV fast-charging network from FreightWaves.com

First Responders Outline Concerns With EV Battery Fires from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

A run at mobile CO2 capture, straight from the stacks -- and growing markets for the gas from OverdriveOnline.com

DOT Sec Buttigieg Plans to Ignore Supreme Court Ruling and Target Truckers Using Diesel Engines, According to Wall Street Journal from TheTruckersReport.com

Pennsylvania passes new snow, ice removal law from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking, supply chain groups press for end to redundant background checks from OverdriveOnline.com

The Top 15 Best Truck Stoops In America You Have To Visit from HaleTrailer.com

Last day to leave comments on truck speed limiters

Listener Feedback Links:

John, RE, and Scott simply want to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group.

Chris asks to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group and asks my opinion about hotshot trucking. I mention The Trucking Podcast

Dave wants to become a truck driver and a Trucker Dump Slack member.

Nicolle moved from Puerto Rico to become a trucker and now she wants to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group too!

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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 — comment period ends soon from CDLLife.com

Submit your comments to the FMCSA regarding truck speed limiters

FMCSA extends hours waiver for baby formula haulers from OverdriveOnline.com

Anti-speeding enforcement blitz taking place now through early September in Connecticut from CDLLife.com

Iowa 80 gearing up for annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree from OverdriveOnline.com

Legal marijuana may lower rate of truck accidents, new research says from FreightWaves.com

Pitt Ohio acquires assets from partner carrier Teal’s Express from FreightWaves.com

Trucking Law: What are your rights when a broker doesn’t pay? from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucker Grub links:

Submit your favorite truck-accessible eatery to TruckerDump@gmail.com

Listener Feedback links:

Bruce Phelps shares his thoughts on the new weekly format. Psssht… he's a fan of it!

I mentioned being a big fan of The Newsworthy podcast for "news made fast, fair, fun - in just 10 minutes."

Trinidad Hernandez took a break from trucking but he's back and thanks me for continuing to do the podcast. Well you're welcome, Trinidad.

Christopher Moyer asks about the ebook combo pack and I'm more than happy to talk about the 25% off deal for only $14.98.

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Major road closures, government regulations on DOT bumpers, lease operators, and autonomous vehicles, plus protection from the sun, sadly, many deaths around the trucking industry, and more.

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.

Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

News Links:

Major Louisville interstate closure begins next week from CDLLife.com

New Love’s brings 114 truck parking spaces to Arkansas from CDLLife.com

CAT Scale Roll Out of Digitally Signed Scale Tickets from CDLLife.com

3 Free Apps Every Trucker Should Have from AboutTruckDriving.com

New Fuel Taxes Kick in July 1 in Number of States from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

NHTSA defends new standard for truck trailer underride guards from FreightWaves.com

NHTSA’s Steven Cliff Says Agency to Scrutinize Auto-Driver Technology from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Skin, Musculoskeletal Health Essential for Truck Driver from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

At least 50 migrants dead in alleged human smuggling attempt involving tractor-trailer from OverdriveOnline.com

Several dead after passenger train derails in crash with dump truck from CDLLife.com

Supreme Court will not hear trucking's AB 5 case, law will take effect for industry from OverdriveOnline.com

Listener Feedback Links:

TD156: The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 1 from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD157: The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 2 from AboutTruckDriving.com

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We kick off a new era of the Trucker Dump Podcast today where I attempt to take the podcast to a weekly schedule. Hey! Quit laughing!

In this week's news we've got three recalls, both happy and unhappy Freedom Convoyers, the dates for this year's Brake Safety Week, a new FMCSA director on the way, the challenges of enforcing speed limiters, the Top 100 carrier list, carrier acquisitions, a revoked ELD, the logistics of war, and your chance to help the FMCSA define brokers.

Trucker Grub takes us to some good home cooking on I-35 in Missouri, and of course, listener feedback from you!

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:

Recalls announced for Kenworth, Peterbilt, International and Western Star trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

ABS-, axle-weight-related recalls hit 200 Freightliner, Western Star trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Navistar recalls certain LT tractors due to improper battery cable wiring from FreightWaves.com

Here’s what you can expect during Brake Safety Week 2022 from CDLLife.com

Hutcheson clears another hurdle on path to FMCSA Administrator from OverdriveOnline.com

OOIDA response to FMCSA Administrator nomination hearing from OOIDA.com

Ontario Faces Challenges Enforcing Speed Limiter Law from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Alert: If you use this ELD, the FMCSA says that you’re no longer compliant from CDLLife.com

USA Truck acquired by DB Schenker from OverdriveOnline.com

'People's Convoy' meets Republican Sens., Reps.; Owner-ops, small fleets recognized by broker from OverdriveOnline.com

'People's Convoy' members sue D.C. for alleged free speech violations from OverdriveOnline.com

5 facts about the logistics of war from FreightWaves.com

2022 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers List Illustrates Growth of Large Fleets from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

FMCSA requests public input on defining ‘broker,’ ‘bona fide agents’ from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucker Grub links:

Bruce Phelps tells us about Toot-Toot Family Restaurant & Lounge in Bethany, MO

Listener Feedback links:

Donna listened to TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You and shares her tip to get tailgaters off her a$$.

Dakota Stott joined the Slack group and you should too! Just email me at TruckerDump@gmail.com

Nicholas is getting his truck driving career started and just wanted to thank me for the encouragement. Cool!

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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 205-576-8257 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! 😜

Driver Dave has a run in with bad truck design.

Andrew Justiss, Chris Moyer, Robert Hopper, and Ben Barton are all new truckers/listeners who have join the Trucker Dump Slack group.

Chris gets onto me for slacking on the late podcast.

Bruce Phelps discovered the Trucker Dump Podcast via my YouTube review of the Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000.

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It’s been over two months since the last episode, so we’re skipping a main topic today to get caught up on a crap-ton of news. We’ve got several recalls, new emissions and inspection standards, autonomous and electric trucks, Teamster elections, the top 500 trucking companies, fixing the supply chain issues, tips for driving in bad weather or avoiding it altogether, and new places for truckers to park.

We’ve also got big stories on the proposed vaccine mandate, lots of new legislation, and a trucker who got a major break on his sentence after a fiery wreck. And most importantly, we’ll start the show with some hand signals every trucker should know to combat human trafficking.

We’ll point you to some good southern eatin’ in the Trucker Grub segment, and in the Listener Feedback segment, we’ll discuss everything from broken websites, to the future of trucking, to some clarification on the latest Hours of Service rules.

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.

Introduction:

Universal hand signal for under duress from TikTok

News segment:

Western Star trucks recalled for electrical, steering issues from OverdriveOnline.com

Great Dane trailers recalled over brakes issue from OverdriveOnline.com

Great Dane recall hits 3,200 trailers from OverdriveOnline.com

Power steering defect prompts recall of certain Mack trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Cummins recalls X12 diesel engines because of fire risk from FreightWaves.com

Rear impact guards now included in annual DOT inspection checklist from OverdriveOnline.com

Court reverses Obama-era trailer emissions standards from OverdriveOnline.com

California Targets Heavy-Duty Vehicles With Roadside ‘Smog Check’ Inspections from TheTruckersReport.com

New York, Massachusetts to end diesel truck sales by 2035 from OverdriveOnline.com

TuSimple claims success on 80-mile driverless Class 8 pilot in Arizona from FreightWaves.com

Robots outnumber human workers in this autonomous truck yard north of Denver from cpr.org and Shaun Coit @ChatAssassin

Independent Truck Driver Lobbyist Blasts Lawmakers Over Workforce Solutions from TheTruckersReport.com

Why we need to eliminate the overtime exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act to solve the driver shortage from ccjdigital.com

White House Rolls Out Plan To Attract, Retain Truck Drivers from TheTruckersReport.com

TD158: How Do We Attract The Next Generation In Trucking? from AboutTruckDriving.com

Operators grade shippers, and the results get surprising from OverdriveOnline.com

What do you think? Correcting the research record around retention/churn with the most important perspective from OverdriveOnline.com

SCOTUS spikes Biden vaccine mandate but issue not fully put to bed from OverdriveOnline.com

Vaccine mandate now in effect for cross-border truckers re-entering Canada from CTV News in Vancouver

FMCSA extends COVID-19 emergency declaration's hours waiver through February from OverdriveOnline.com

Congress approves $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill from FreightWaves.com

What Truck Drivers Need to Know About $1 Trillion Infrastructure Package from TheTruckersReport.com

DRIVE Safe Act becomes law: Here's what motor carriers need to know from OverdriveOnline.com

Fatal crashes involving large trucks at highest level since 2005 from OverdriveOnline.com

Study finds trucking accidents up after ELDs from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA boss nominee Meera Joshi leaving post from OverdriveOnline.com

America’s Ports Problem Is Decades in the Making from the CATO Institute submitted by Joseph Genalo a.k.a Flatbed Joe

Truckers tired of taking blame for congestion crisis at California ports from FreightWaves.com

Port challenges/opportunities: Is the heyday sun setting on JIT as an inventory/freight model from OverdriveOnline.com

Greater split-sleeper flexibility, infrastructure investment, clarified independent contractor status: Trucking groups' recommendations to improve supply chain from OverdriveOnline.com

Low Teamsters election turnout may not be what it seems from FreightWaves.com

Exclusive: Central Freight Lines to shut down after 96 years from FreightWaves.com

FreightWaves Ratings unveils inaugural Top 500 for-hire list from FreightWaves.com

TikTok video explaining the 110-year sentence from TikTok.com

Millions Petition to Reduce Truck Drivers Excessive 110-Year Sentence from TheTruckersReport.com

Colorado governor knocks a century off driver's 110-year sentence from OverdriveOnline.com

Step up tire management in cold weather for better traction and tread life from OverdriveOnline.com

Winter trucking tips that could actually save a life from OverdriveOnline.com

Financial incentives almost always overrule safety instincts from ccjdigital.com

Are truckers protected from retaliation for refusing to drive in bad weather? (3:13 video) from OverdriveOnline.com

Ohio plans to repurpose two former weigh stations for truck parking from OverdriveOnline.com

Four news Love’s add 280 truck parking spaces from OverdriveOnline.com

Love’s adds more than 300 parking spaces with 3 new locations from OverdriveOnline.com

Love’s opens new Missouri location from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucker Grub segment:

Patty’s Restaurant: Authentic Southern Eatery in Wildersville, TN

7 days a week, our winter hours are 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 

Listener feedback segment:

Matt MacKellar @Mountain Matt wrote in to tell me that people from Michigan call themselves and informs me of a goof on my website. He also mentions how helpful the “The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 1 & 2” episodes were to a new driver coming into the industry. Links to both below.

TD156: The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 1 from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD157: The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 2 from AboutTruckDriving.com

Nicholas Murphy, Jack Rickelmann, and Keith Butler all pointed out the website was borked beyond all recognition.

Andrew Farmer writes in with his own BMW experience.

David White a.k.a. Driver Dave wrote in for some Hours-of-Service clarification.

Greg T has started a new YouTube channel called Greg's Trucking Weather & Road Channel and points us to over 30 minutes of big truck drag racing. Man, that’s a lot of black smoke!

Trucker Andy writes in to share all his social media stuff about trucking in the UK.

Ken has a Class A CDL, but never really knew how to drive. What’s the best way to get back into things and get a trucking job? I had some suggestions, but we’re looking for your input too.

George Heine sent an audio comment on how to pronounce his last name.

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Today we talk to Dave Dein, a co-founder of The Next Generation In Trucking Association, which is a non-profit organization who’s goal is to get more young people interesting in trucking and logistics careers. What they’re doing is pretty cool, so you’ll want to stick around for that.

But first we’ve got more news than you can haul without a permit, including a dangerous social media game involving truckers, changes to the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse that could affect your livelihood, more on autonomous vehicles, a proposed electric vehicle tax, a new device that fleets could use to restrict driver’s use of cell phones, and of course, a whole bunch about the impending vaccine mandate.

Also, money for truck parking is back on the agenda, care packages for the troops are requested, warehouses are full, the problem at the seaports, more on the lease-operator legal issue, the history of the owner-operator, and legislating bathrooms for truckers. Yes, really.

The Trucker Grub segment gets a retraction, and listener feedback features a whole mess of new Trucker Dump Slack members, gear recommendations, and me getting scolded. What’s new? LOL

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.

Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

Links mentioned in the introduction:

Video of Todd getting his birthday gift from his awesome Trucker Dump Slack Group members.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Atlanta P.D. issues new warning about disturbing semi truck stowaway social media ‘game’ from CDLLife.com

New Love’s opens in Illinois from OverdriveOnline.com

123,481 Freightliner Cascadias recalled because steering linkage can separate from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA tells states to ban drivers with drug, alcohol strikes from OverdriveOnline.com

Fleet Operations Learn Increased Truck Driver Salaries About Retention, Not Working Overtime from TheTruckersReport.com

The NoCell goal: Ending distracted driving by automatically shutting down the phone from FreightWaves.com

Feds predict at least 200 automated vehicle crashes annually from FreightWaves.com

Real-world autonomy: Navigating a traffic jam and a crash scene from FreightWaves.com

Report: Electric vehicle tax could revive Highway Trust Fund from FreightWaves.com

Trucking not exempt from Biden's vaccine and testing mandate, enforcement 'cutting us off at the knees' from OverdriveOnline.com

Draft of vaccination rule released; trucking didn’t get an exemption from FreightWaves.com

TCA urges members to contact lawmakers over Biden vax mandate from Commercial Carriers Jounal

What happened in Vegas: TCA gathers for first time post-pandemic from FreightWaves.com

Biden announces major supply chain shakeup for ports, carriers and retailers from Commercial Carriers Jounal

Why Don’t U.S. Ports Operate 24/7? Ask the Unions from Competitive Enterprise Institute

No more room at the logistics warehouse inn, Prologis says from FreightWaves.com

Is the owner-operator model a legal minefield? Attorney weighs in from Commercial Carriers Jounal

Illinois Rep Leads Push For $1 Billion In Additional Safe Truck Parking from TheTruckersReport.com

Breaking Free: The history of the owner-operator in trucking from OverdriveOnline.com

Canadian province looking to require bathroom access for truckers from OverdriveOnline.com

OOIDA sponsoring 15th Truckers for Troops campaign from OverdriveOnline.com

ATA’s Spear gets specific on vaccine mandate: Trucking should have an exemption from FreightWaves.com

Bill intro'd in Senate that would exempt truckers from vaccine mandates from OverdriveOnline.com

Labor secretary says most truck drivers are exempt from Covid mandate, handing industry a win from CNBC.com

Trucker Grub segment:

Driver Dave writes in to withdraw his recommendation of the Ten Acre Truckstop in Ontario Canda.

Links mentioned in the interview:

The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to launch training programs around the United States.

You can reach The Next Generation of Trucking Association at 502-483-1478 or email them at info@nextgentrucking.org.

Links mentioned in the Listener Feedback segment:

Jose Santiago (@Trokero84), Matt Ferguson (@matthewgferguson), Vicki (@Wunuvakind), Michael Gritton @michaelgritton, KT Johnson (@KT Cascadia), George Heine (@George Heine) all joined the Trucker Dump Slack group.

Long-time listener Greg T writes send an email and an audio comment with recommendations for gloves and flashlights, and shares why he’s not a Yeti fan.

Check out the Hydro Flask products recommended by Greg T. (Amazon Affiliate Link)

TD156: The First 6 Months Of Trucking - Part 1 from AboutTruckDriving.com

Check out the MCCC 250 Lumens Small LED Rechargeable Car Emergency Flashlight for 12 Volt Car Cigarette Lighter Vechicle Charge, Portable Mini Torch Light with Car Charger and Outdoor Survival Tool for Camping $17.99 recommended by Michael Nunn. (Amazon Affiliate Link)

Zach Smacher (@smackerman) takes me to task for my lack of mechanical know-how and tells a story about a hunt for paperwork.

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We’re back with Part 2 of the interview with Zach Smacher, about what it’s like for a new trucker in their first 6 months. We left off with a cliffhanger, so that’s where we’ll pick it back up.

But first we’re going to talk about the FMCSA’s new rules about COVID extensions and how they’re bending over backwards to get new truckers into the industry. We’ll also talk about President Biden’s vaccine mandate and how that’s going to affect the trucking industry. And in related news, how to get your own authority if you want to sidestep the mandate. LOL

What else? The pros and cons of working for a union shop, no government money for truck parking, higher per diem rates starting soon, lower Social Security benefits expected in the future, a naughty fuel card company, changes to an age-old technology - the CB, and with winter coming up, I’ll point you to a great resource for chain laws state-by-state.

In the listener feedback segment, we’ll congratulate a new CDL holder, help another potential new trucker, and a couple of drivers want to discuss hazardous materials handling.

Dr. Alexander E. Underwood works at KT Health Clinic near Springfield, MO. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or email him at mail@kthealthclinic.com.

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.

Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

Pilot Flying J app - September is Driver Appreciation Month. Be sure to check out all the awesome offers and join the #ThankaTrucker challenge.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Chains required in Colorado beginning Sept. 1 from OverdriveOnline.com

Chain laws state-by-state from TheTruckersReport.com

More COVID emergency waivers extended from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA adds reporting requirement with extension of COVID HOS waiver from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA Shows CDL Flexibility to Get Newly-Minted Drivers On Road from TheTruckersReport.com

IRS per diem rate going up by $3 next month from FreightWaves.com

FTC Takes Fuel Card Company To Court Over ‘Hidden Fees’ from TheTruckersReport.com

Pros & Cons of Working For a Truck Driver Union Shop from TheTruckersReport.com

What would happen if employers forced truckers to get vaccinated? from OverdriveOnline.com

Biden vaccine mandate may worsen low driver retention rates from FreightWaves.com

How Biden's vaccine mandate could impact owner-ops, independents from OverdriveOnline.com

Get your own authority: How to tackle the basics of filing, insurance, more from OverdriveOnline.com

$3.5 trillion spending bill — and not one penny for truck parking from FreightWaves.com

Social Security to become unable to pay full benefits sooner than previously estimated from MarketWatch.com

Biggest change for CBs in four decades as FM mode gets approved by FCC from OverdriveOnline.com

Links mentioned in the interview:

TD129: 4 Ways To Become A More Efficient Trucker from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD149: Job-Hopping In Trucking from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD152: When Should You Look For A New Trucking Job? from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD97: A Trucker's Worst Nemesis - Complacency from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD104: Complacency Strikes from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing from AboutTruckDriving.com

Zachary can be reached at ZacharySmacher@aol.com, or you can find him on the Trucker Dump Slack group and Facebook page as @smackerman.

Links mentioned in the listener feedback segment:

Congratulations to Angela Peters, who just got her Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements!

Steven Burnham joins the Trucker Dump Slack group and is looking to get his CDL through a company.

Scott Lucas joined the Trucker Dump Slack group. Where are you, Scott?

Billy Loving asked for the Trace tablet, but I already gave it to Christian Cooper. Sorry, Billy!

Zach Smacher, a.k.a. @smackerman, shares a hazmat situation he had recently.

Brett B takes me to task after listening to TD27: Hauling Hazardous Materials.

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In today’s main topic, we’ve got the first part of a 2-part interview with a new trucker about his first six months in the industry. Lots of good info here for anyone looking to get into the industry.

But first we’ve got a couple of recalls, soon-to-be obsolete electronic log devices, possible new vision standards from the FMCSA, and yet another COVID exemption extension.

We’ll also talk about the FMCSA’s new driver advisory panel’s first meeting and we’ll hear some reactions to it. We’ll discuss electric vehicles, slack adjuster no-nos, and more truck parking coming to Indiana.

Get out your sweet tooth for the Trucker Grub segment and in the listener feedback segment, we’ll discuss, everything from trucker TV shows, burning trucks and trailers, and trucker gear. And be sure to stick around to see if you can help a really short woman figure out how to become a trucker.

Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to check out the 25% off ebook combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

Pilot Flying J app - September is Driver Appreciation Month. Be sure to check out all the awesome offers and join the #ThankaTrucker challenge.

Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Paccar recalls nearly 700 medium-duty trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Wabash recall hits 350 reefer trailers from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA extends pandemic-related HOS waiver through November from FreightWaves.com

Will your ELD be obsolete in 2022? from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA medical board wants tighter standards for drivers with vision loss from FreightWaves.com

Submit your comments to the FMCSA regarding proposed vision requirement changes from Regulations.gov

FMCSA driver advisory panel's first subject: Not any 'driver shortage', but the retention of experience, safety from OverdriveOnline.com

Overtime exemption removal no panacea for retention in trucking -- voices on basic trucking conditions for drivers from OverdriveOnline.com

Biden calls for stricter emissions regs on trucks, cars within the decade from OverdriveOnline.com

$500M STEER Act could help bridge gap to zero-emission trucks from FreightWaves.com

Port of Oakland tests drayage with Class 8 Peterbilt electric trucks from FreightWaves.com

Breakthroughs and misconceptions: 9 questions with ChargePoint’s Rich Mohr from FreightWaves.com

Brake adjustment a sneaky Top 5 truck out of service violation thanks to misdiagnosis and improper shop practices from OverdriveOnline.com

Indiana rest area project to expand truck parking across state from OverdriveOnline.com

Links mentioned in the Trucker Grub segment:

Check out The Westwood Cafe inside The Oasis Travel Plaza at I-44 Exit 145 in Missouri for a cinnamon roll the size of your friggin' head!

Links mentioned in the interview:

TruckingTruth.com - Truck Drivers Are In High Demand. TruckingTruth Will Guide The Way.

Zachary can be reached at ZacharySmacher@aol.com, or you can find him on the Trucker Dump Slack group and Facebook page as @smackerman.

Links mentioned in the listener feedback segment:

Stevie listened to and has comments on episodes:

TD84: TV Casting Call For A New Show About Truckers from AboutTruckDriving.com

Trick My Truck on Wikipedia from the folks at Chrome Shop Mafia at 4 State Trucks.

TD96: The Feedback Show from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD113: The Feedback Show #2 from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD140: The Listener Feedback Show #3 from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD100: What Makes The Evil Overlord… Evil? from AboutTruckDriving.com

Butare Nkunzi a.k.a. Em, was an eyewitness to the major fire that shut down the I-75 bridge in Cincinnati a while back.

Beavis and Butthead FIRE! clip on YouTube.com- 7 seconds

Greg T is back to tell us the story of how a reefer trailer burned up at a truck stop.

Zach Smacher sent in an audio clip where we discuss big hammers, insulated mugs, footwear, gloves, and flashlights.

Angela Peters and Gwyn Vela (@AngelaBird and @Furiosa respectively) had a conversation about being a member of the Trucker Dump Slack group.

You can join the Trucker Dump Slack Group too by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com.

Brandy is having trouble becoming a trucker due to her 4'9" height. If you've got any advice for her, please shoot me an email to TruckerDump@gmail.com and I'll get you in touch with her.

I also mention WomenInTrucking.org as a possible source of information on this topic.

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Got a whopper of a show for you today, but once again, there is no main topic. I promise this isn’t a new trend. I’ve got some good things lined up for the next few episodes. But for now there’s a fairly long intro where I talk about my company’s hazmat issues, per diem tax breaks, adverse driving conditions, other trucking podcasts, and driving a fancy car.

In the news segment, we’ve got more truck recalls, yet another safety blitz, bridges reopening, toll plazas closing, rising driver pay, new insights into driver shortages and women’s affect on it, and what to do if you don’t pass your DOT physical.

Also, our governments are working on taxing truckers more, more COVID extensions, proposed legislation on speed limiters, sleep apnea, liability insurance, and infrastructure, all while putting the kibosh on the highway trust fund. Huh?? Oh, and teaming with a robot. Double huh??

On a lighter note, Pilot Flying J is giving away prizes this summer, there’s a popular movie about truckers on Netflix, and in not so light news, a fleet owner has a controversial idea on how to increase safety.

I’ll also announce the winners of the Trace tablet and the $50 for the Trucker Grub contest and we’ll hear from listeners on the topics of truck parking, speed limiters, the VMT tax, Walmart reefers, a longtime trucker retiring, and we’ll catch up with a past interviewee and see what’s up with him.

Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to check out the 25% off ebook combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

• Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

Links mentioned in the opening segment:

Can company drivers take per diem tax break? from ATBS.com

20 Best Trucking Podcasts of 2021 from WelpMagazine.com

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Recalls issued for certain International, Peterbilt trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Two recalls affect more than 80,000 Daimler trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Daimler recalls 122,056 heavy-duty trucks for possible loss of electric power from FreightWaves.com

CPAP recall leaves truck drivers with sleep apnea between a rock and a hard place from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA reminds truckers of risks of using CBD from OverdriveOnline.com

Brake Safety Week dates announced from OverdriveOnline.com

I-40 Bridge Linking Arkansas, Tennessee Reopens from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

New York State Thruway rest areas closing later this month for renovations from OverdriveOnline.com

Restaurant stimulus also creates per diem tax break for truckers from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucker health clinic chain abruptly ceases operations, files Chapter 7 from FreightWaves.com

You failed your DOT physical. Now what? from OverdriveOnline.com

Dr. Alexander E. Underwood works at KT Health Clinic near Springfield, MO. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or email him at mail@kthealthclinic.com.

Alabama truckers fight truck-only toll proposal in Mobile from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking groups sound off as Connecticut truck VMT tax signed into law from OverdriveOnline.com

Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls going up – again from OverdriveOnline.com

Speed limiter legislation reintroduced from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA extends COVID-related waivers through August from OverdriveOnline.com

Women more responsive than men during ‘trucking’s endless summer’ from OverdriveOnline.com

A new shortage is impacting the freight market, and it has nothing to do with drivers from OverdriveOnline.com

Appeals court denies request to rehear AB5 decision from FreightWaves.com

Trucking exempt from AB 5 until Supreme Court weighs in from OverdriveOnline.com

Specific sleep apnea screening criteria cut in latest draft medical examiner handbook from OverdriveOnline.com

House Democrats succeed in boosting trucking insurance to $2 million from FreightWaves.com

Insurance hike, parking relief not in Senate highway bill from OverdriveOnline.com

Texas bill would make it harder to win damages from big rig crashes from Fox4News.com

Biden sends federal motor fuels tax packing, Washington insider says from FreightWaves.com

ATRI outlines research goals for 2021 from OverdriveOnline.com

Major truck manufacturers plan European electric charging network from FreightWaves.com

FMCSA sees potential for human-autonomous team driver regulations from FreightWaves.com

Driver compensation, part 1: Guaranteed pay as a solution to trucking’s ‘unknowns’ from OverdriveOnline.com

Driver compensation, Part 2: Time-based pay could improve fairness, reduce detention from OverdriveOnline.com

Modest safety proposal: Get tougher on driver violations accountability from OverdriveOnline.com

Pilot giving away $5,000 in fuel, other prizes throughout summer from OverdriveOnline.com

Action flick set on ice roads comes to Netflix next month from OverdriveOnline.com

Links mentioned in the Trucker Grub segment:

I used WheelOfNames.com to choose the winner of the $50. Justin Byrd won by guessing what five movies are featured in the Trucker Grub intro.

Links mentioned in the feedback segment:

A free Trace tablet was up for grabs. Brandon Mezquiriz, William Garner, Jose Santiago, all wrote in, but Christian Cooper won by 2 hours.

Julio listened to TD125: Reserved Truck Parking: Convenience Or Exploitation from AboutTruckDriving.com

Driver Cee from TD 147: Be Careful Choosing A Truck Driving School from AboutTruckDriving.com

Jerry sent me a photo to prove that Walmart does indeed have reefer trailers.

Longtime listener/contributor Greg T announces his retirement from trucking.

@Smackerman shares his thoughts on speed limiters and tracking vehicles for the proposed VMT tax.

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We don’t have a main topic today, but we do have a mega crap ton of news, some listener feedback, and a fun contest that could win you $50.

So about this news; we’ve got a handful of truck recalls, Canadian ELDs, lots of driverless trucks being ordered, some useful tips for tax time, another reroute around a busted bridge, and yet another safety blitz (yes, really). But hey, all is not lost. We'll also tell you what qualifies as an out-of-service violation when it comes to lights and hours-of-service. This one might surprise you. We’ll even discuss how some of these violations are actual crimes! Whaaaa?

We’ll address some myths around the COVID vaccine and if you’re still freaked out, how to clean your truck to reduce your chances of getting it. But hey, at least you won’t die from a truck rollover if this prototype fifth wheel makes it to market!

And once again, the powers that be are making truckers unhappy with talks of the new Vehicle Miles Traveled tax, the push for speed limiters and automatic emergency braking, and why DOT physicals still won’t go directly onto your CDL for years to come. Not to mention the courts ruling against lease operators and a survey showing not much faith in the Biden administration. But hey, at least a new FMCSA director has been nominated. So there’s that.

And to finish up, we’ll show you how to value your time more, how to extend the life of your DPF filter (yes, I realize that’s redundant), and I’ll tell you about a new addition to the Garmin dēzl™ OTR series of truck GPSs and a new feature they all have.

What? I told you there was a lot of news. Did you think I was lying?

Oh yeah, I nearly forgot. I'm also giving away this Trace tablet from FleetUp to the first person who emails me at TruckerDump@gmail.com

Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to check out the 25% off ebook combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

• Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Possible steering issue leads to recall of 18,000 Freightliner trucks from TruckersNews.com

Two recalls hit 11K Freightliner, Western Star trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Thousands of International trucks recalled from OverdriveOnline.com

Recalls issued for certain International, Mack trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Repairs to I-40 bridge over Mississippi could take 'months, not weeks' from TruckersNews.com

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding from TruckingInfo.com

With Roadcheck under way, here's a refresher on the OOS violations for lights, hours from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking Law: Some safety violations can turn into misdemeanor or felony convictions from OverdriveOnline.com

Paul O. Taylor is managing partner of Truckers Justice Center and has represented truck drivers for over 25 years. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or at TruckersJusticeCenter.com.

IRS' 100% meal deduction does not apply to owner-ops' per-diem deductions from OverdriveOnline.com

Partners in Business tip: Have a fixed residence from OverdriveOnline.com

Fleet Complete’s BigRoad Officially Submitted for Canadian ELD Certification from FleetComplete.com

ATRI puts $20B price tag on vehicle-miles-traveled tax from FreightWaves.com

Can taxing trucks on miles traveled work? from FreightWaves.com

Speed limiters, automatic braking on NTSB Most Wanted List from FreightWaves.com

Smart anti-rollover coupling can jettison the trailer to save truckies from NewAtlas.com

Autonomous truck maker says it has nearly 7,000 driverless truck orders from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA petitions to delay implementation of electronic med cert rule until 2025 from OverdriveOnline.com

Debunking truckers’ four favorite myths about COVID-19 vaccines from OverdriveOnline.com

Dr. Alexander E. Underwood works at KT Health Clinic near Springfield, MO. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or email him at mail@kthealthclinic.com.

Cleaning truck cabs in the age of COVID from FleetOwner.com

Know the value of your time to assess true profit from OverdriveOnline.com

Federal court rules California's AB 5 applies to trucking, dealing blow to owner-operator model in state from OverdriveOnline.com

California AB 5: Likely next steps, wait-and-see mode, unanswered questions prevail among small fleets, leased operators from OverdriveOnline.com

Higher costs, reduced opportunity – worries dominate small fleets' Biden administration outlook from OverdriveOnline.com

Biden announces nominee for FMCSA boss from OverdriveOnline.com

3 ways to extend DPF life and keep filters running cleaner from OverdriveOnline.com

Garmin adds dēzl OTR500, a compact addition to its line of truck navigators from OverdriveOnline.com

TD151: In-Depth Review Of The Garmin dēzl OTR1000 Truck GPS from AboutTruckDriving.com

Buy a Garmin dēzl OTR truck GPS using this handy dandy Amazon Affiliate link!

Links mentioned in the listener feedback segment:

TD74: Doing Dallas from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD75: Who's A Trucker? from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD76: The Spitting "Christian" Zealot from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD80: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas - Trucker Style from AboutTruckDriving.com

TD83: A Trucker Visits Carhenge from AboutTruckDriving.com

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In today’s show, we discuss truckers and their taxes in an interview with Mason War, CEO and Co-Founder of COS Accounting & Tax. Lots of good info on 1099 drivers here.

But first, we’ve got the obligatory Covid-related news including more extensions and vaccines, the Canadian Electronic log roll-out, lawsuits involving Prime,Inc., sleeper berth pay, and independent contractors, and I’ll tell you when to expect the next safety blitz.

The government has been busy too, with pushes for underride guards, speed limiters, mileage-based taxes, and more truck tolls. President Biden wants to fortify the supply chain while the FMCSA warns truck drivers of massive job losses. All while thousands of drivers are being lost to drug testing. Yeah, that makes sense.

Thankfully we have listener feedback to cheer us up; from Danny, Taran, Shawn, and of course Stevie.

Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to check out the 25% off ebook combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

• Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Check out STOW IT if you need a place to park your semi or have space to rent to others.

Truck-Lite's heated LED tail lights from OverdriveOnline.com

COVID-19 HOS Exemption Extended, Maybe For The Last Time from TheTruckersReport.com

Trucking Industry Pushes CDC for COVID-19 Vaccines at Truckstops from TruckingInfo.com

Roadcheck set for early May with focus on lights, hours from OverdriveOnline.com

Canada to Phase in ELD Mandate Enforcement from TruckingInfo.com

Underride Legislation Calls for Side, Front Guards from TruckingInfo.com

Should Truck Trailers Have Side Underride Guards? from TruckingInfo.com

AngelWing side guards

Speed limiter debate reignited with new administration from OverdriveOnline.com

DOT: “We’ve Got To Come Up With Revenue,” But Higher Fuel Taxes Aren’t The Way Forward from TheTruckersReport.com

Biden Orders Fortification Of U.S. Supply Chain from TheTruckersReport.com

New FMCSA Boss Warns of Coming Truck Driver Job Losses Due to Driverless Trucks from TransportationNation.com

Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model from OverdriveOnline.com

Sleeper Berth Guidance Withdrawn In Huge Win For Truck Driver Pay Reform from TheTruckersReport.com

Jury trial set in Prime Inc.’s trademark lawsuit against Amazon from FreightWaves.com

The tens of thousands of drivers with drug violations likely to leave trucking for good from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucks Push Back Against PennDOT’s Plan To Toll 9 Bridges Statewide from Pittsburg.cbs.local.com

Mileage-Based Fees For Trucks Spread To Another State from TheTruckersReport.com

Four new Love’s add 335 truck parking spaces from OverdriveOnline.com

Links mentioned in the interview:

Check out the COS Accounting & Tax website.

Email COS Accounting & Tax

Call 1-801-960-1700

Links mentioned in the listener feedback segment:

Danny Welman gives a shout out to let me know he's a new listener. Thanks Danny!

Taran Salyers and Shaun Coit are both new listeners who asked to join the Trucker Dump Slack group.

Stevie is back to share her thoughts on three different episodes of Trucker Dump:

TD67: The Road To Smutville

TD72: Big Rig MacGyvering

TD73: Oh boy. Another Birthday. Yay.

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In today’s main topic we talk about how you know when you should switch trucking jobs. But first, lots of news involving COVID, new elog information for both the US and Canada, and lots of changes coming in 2021 due to a new presidential administration, including a scary one involving sleep apnea testing.

Also, truckers stick it to California, Walmart and driverless trucks, the big UPS sell-out, new vision and testing standards for CDL holders, and of course, the obligatory truck recalls.

In the listener feedback segment we’ll hear about hatred of elogs, a driving school and training story, COVID vaccinations, and I get called out by a 15-year-old. We’ll also hear about a great BBQ joint in the Trucker Grub segment.

Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to check out the 25% off ebook combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there.

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

• Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.
• Pilot Flying J app - Check out all the awesome features of the Pilot Flying J app.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Stop the presses! It’s a new phase for Overdrive from OverdriveOnline.com

Daimler recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia models from OverdriveOnline.com

Volvo recall for potential brakes issue affects over 6,300 trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

One Quarter Of Inspected Trucks Placed OOS During Roadcheck Inspection Blitz from TheTruckersReport.com

In blockbuster deal, UPS selling off UPS Freight to TFI for $800M from OverdriveOnline.com

2021 Mid-America Trucking Show to be rescheduled due to COVID from OverdriveOnline.com

Truckers now included in third group recommended for COVID vaccine from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA extends CDL, med cert COVID waivers through February from OverdriveOnline.com

Biden announces 'regulatory freeze' to review last-minute Trump policies from OverdriveOnline.com

Biden has signed 42 executive actions since taking office. Here's what each does from CNN.com

No, Biden Didn’t Say ‘You Can’t Legislate by Executive Order Unless You’re a Dictator’ from Snopes.com

How Joe Biden’s executive orders compare with those of other presidents from qz.com

FMCSA proposes new split sleeper pilot program from OverdriveOnline.com

Here Are All The DOT Officials Appointed By President Biden So Far from TheTruckersReport.com

Pete Buttigieg on Wikipedia

Former head of NYC taxi commission named FMCSA deputy administrator from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking trends to watch in 2021: Revival of mandates for speed limiters, new insurance limits; plus freight, rates, highway bill and more from OverdriveOnline.com

New study using 'STOP-Bang' protocol finds half of truck drivers could need sleep apnea evaluation from OverdriveOnline.com

Looking forward to a trucking rebound in 2021 leading to ‘very good’ 2022 from FleetOwner.com

Log annotations to avoid hours of service violations — and more from FMCSA Q&A from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA eyes update to ‘yard move’ guidance from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking's exemption from Calif. break laws upheld from OverdriveOnline.com

CDL Mills Rejoice: New Truckers Can Be Tested By The Their Own Trainers from TheTruckersReport.com

FMCSA proposes new vision standard for truck drivers from OverdriveOnline.com

What you should know about the looming Canadian ELD mandate from OverdriveOnline.com

Walmart Removes “Safety Pilot” From Now Fully Driverless Truck from TheTruckersReport.com

Here are the drivers on FMCSA's new advisory panel from OverdriveOnline.com

Love’s plans to open 50 new travel stops in 2021 from OverdriveOnline.com

TA adds mobile fuel pumping features to app from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucker Grub segment:

Ole Rudy’s BBQ

I-75 Exit 201 in Jackson, GA

Links mentioned in the main topic:

TD149: Job Hopping In Trucking

TD97: A Trucker's Worst Nemisis - Complacency

TD104: Complacency Strikes

Indeed.com

Monster.com

AllTruckJobs.com

CDLjobs.com

TheTruckersReport.com

Truck Driver Power app

Links mentioned in the listener feedback segment:

TD56: Funkin' Truckin'

TD58: How Much Is Too Much?

TD59: A Trucker's Home

TD62: Elogs: A Second Look

TD150: Trucking News Galore!

Review of the Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000 truck GPS

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Got something a bit different for the main topic today. I had the opportunity to test Garmin’s newest truck GPS called the dēzl™ OTR1000, and I’ll share my thoughts in a video review.

But first, lots of news to discuss including truck recalls, winter driving prep, and COVID vaccines, waivers, and how it relates to workman’s comp. Autonomous and electric vehicles are always a hot topic, including how electric trucks might attract new truck drivers to the industry.

We’ve got an update on the closed bridge in Cincinnati, we’ll learn about fancy pants smart trailers, a request to be the new head of the FMCSA, and a DOT physical exemption for one large company. HUH?

We’ve got a non-traditional Trucker Grub segment this time and we’ll hear about Stevie driving for a carnival and musical guest, Driver Dave will give us his origin story.

And we’ll top it all off with the annual reading of ’Twas The Night Before Christmas - Trucker Style.

Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com or search for Trucker Dump in your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to check out the 50% off ebook combo pack for Trucking Life and How to Find a Great Truck Driving Job while you're there. This deal is only available until January 31, 2021!

This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:

• Pilot Flying J app - Check out all the awesome features of the Pilot Flying J app.
• Volvo Trucks - Check out the cool interior features in the VNL series and watch these two videos on the Living Environment Walkaround and The Most Comfortable Cab On The Road.

Links mentioned in the news segment:

Volvo recalling more than 8,400 VNL tractors for sleeper window issue from OverdriveOnline.com

Two recalls announced for certain Freightliner, Western Star models from OverdriveOnline.com

Clock’s ticking for independents to run their required self-check in Drug Clearinghouse from OverdriveOnline.com

Further extensions of CDL-related COVID waivers unlikely, official says from OverdriveOnline.com

TSA PreCheck Bill May Have Applications for Trucking, ATA Says from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Truck drivers should be among first to get Covid-19 vaccine, says Johns Hopkins prof from TruckNews.com

Closed I-75/71 bridge expected to reopen Dec. 23 from OverdriveOnline.com

Waymo Looks to Calm Doubts About Driverless Cars With Data Release from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

‘How Can We Roll Out Driverless Trucks As Quickly As Possible?’ Wonders FMCSA Out Loud from TheTruckersReport.com

Study: Automated driving techs shown to increase dangerous driver disengagement from OverdriveOnline.com

Cars on Hyundai’s Electric Platform Can Charge 80% in 18 Minutes from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

GM: New Batteries Cut Electric Car Costs, Increase Range from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Electric Trucks Have Qualities to Improve Diversity, Panelists Say from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

E-Smart Targets Better Tractor-Trailer Connectivity from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

FMCSA Just Removed An Important Safety Step, But Only For Knight-Swift from TheTruckersReport.com

OOIDA leader wants to head up Biden’s FMCSA from FleetOwner.com

Do thorough winter prep and avoid downtime from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking Law: Can you refuse to drive in poor weather? from OverdriveOnline.com

Paul O. Taylor is managing partner of Truckers Justice Center and has represented truck drivers for over 25 years. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or at TruckersJusticeCenter.com.

Trucking Law: Does workers’ comp cover COVID-19 infections? from OverdriveOnline.com

Brad Klepper is president of Interstate Trucker, a law firm dedicated to defending truck drivers. He is also president of the law firm Drivers Legal Plan. He can be reached at 800–333-3748 or at InterstateTrucker.com and DriversLegalPlan.com.

Links mentioned in the main topic:

In-Depth Review Of The Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000

This video has Amazon affiliate links:

Garmin dēzl™ OTR1000

Garmin dēzl™ OTR800

Garmin dēzl™ OTR700

Trucker Grub segment:

Long-time listener Greg T. gives us a reminder not to forget about grocery stores for good stuff to eat. He also mentioned in his email that he used a free app called Easy Voice Recorder on his Android phone to record the segment and I thought it sounded great!

Links mentioned in the Listener Feedback segment:

New listener Stevie listened to TD53: Lunar Driving As A Trucker and TD55: The EOBR Myth and tells us about about driving for a carnival.

Driver Dave opens with a quick toe-tapper and then proceeds to tell us about his first drive in a big rig, which was prompted by listening to TD147: Be Careful Choosing A Truck Driving School.

Video of the a semi driving in the caves in Springfield MO

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Well there is no main topic topic today, but we’ve got enough news, listener feedback, and other stuff to choke a hippo… provided a hippo would try to eat stuff like that.

Anywho, we’ll be covering truck recalls and lots of stuff about truck brakes, myths about truck inspections, truck parking, new hours-of-service clarifications, and we’ll learn about winter fuel additives.

Good news on the economy and trucker pay is always good, but dash cams, drug testing, delayed driver training guidelines, and drivers getting sued, not so much.

Listener feedback covers, trucking schools, elogs, “smart” trailers, autonomous trucking, and of course, tailgating truckers.

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Links mentioned in the news segment:

Budweiser Wassup commercial

Daimler recalls 142,110 Freightliner Cascadias for faulty brake lights from FreightWaves.com

Kenworth recalls 1,400 trucks for possible brake issue from OverdriveOnline.com

Brake Safety Week sidelined more than 5,000 trucks from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking Law: Busting myths about inspection regulations from OverdriveOnline.com

Paul O. Taylor is managing partner of Truckers Justice Center and has represented truck drivers for over 25 years. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or at TruckersJusticeCenter.com.

Traton, Navistar Reach Agreement on $3.7 Billion Buyout from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Q&A: Should I use diesel fuel additives in the winter? from OverdriveOnline.com

TD119:Winter Truck Driving Tips From An Alaskan Trucker from AboutTruckDriving.com

Hazmat renewal waiver extended through 12/31 from OverdriveOnline.com

Answering hours questions, as some ELDs falsely flag errors when new rule options used from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA Unveils HOS Resource as Revised Rules Take Effect from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Educational Tool for Hours Of Service (ETHOS)

ETHOS detailed instructions

FMCSA Says HOS Rules Still Apply To Self-Driving Truck Drivers… At Least For Now from TheTruckersReport.com

Waymo Begins Fully Driverless Rides for All Arizona Customers from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Trucking Approaches Holiday Shipping Season ‘Unlike Any Seen Before’ from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Trucker Pay Increasing as Driver Shortage Grows, Industry Capacity Tightens from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

FMCSA delays driver training implementation until 2022 from LandLineMag.com

TD147:Be Careful Choosing A Truck Driving School from AboutTruckDriving.com

Making the decision to accept your fleet’s camera — or not from OverdriveOnline.com

Trucking Law: No false positives, no room for excuses in today’s drug tests from OverdriveOnline.com

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Dr. Alexander E. Underwood works at KT Health Clinic near Springfield, MO. He can be reached at 855–943-3518 or email him at mail@kthealthclinic.com.

Owner-Operator Ordered To Pay $411 Million: Largest Verdict Ever from TheTruckersReport.com

Driver Whose Truck Entered Crowded Protest Faces Charges from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)

Judge Overturns 12 Year Sentence For Pilot Flying J Exec, Says Jury Shouldn’t Have Been Allowed To Hear “Deeply Offensive” Recording from TheTruckersReport.com

Driver feedback wanted on I-10 truck parking issues from OverdriveOnline.com

I-10 Truck Parking Availability System survey
FMCSA Seeks Nominations for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
Trucker Grub segment:
Scott Gunter, aka @Killjoy in the Trucker Dump Slack Group tells us about Rutter's convenience stores, where you can get some really good grub for cheap.
Links mentioned in the Listener Feedback segment:
Service mention: TruCon.app for Ontario drivers
Product mention: Brooklyn Fuel Bucket Mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at TruckingMattress.com

Trevor Dunkel aka @Koolaid in the Trucker Dump Slack Group, talks about his experience with Schneider's smart trailer app that was discussed in TD149: Job Hopping In The Trucking Industry.

Todd R aka @RoadToad in the Trucker Dump Slack Group, follows-up about the racism and prejudice in his Canadian truck driving school that we talked about TD149: Job Hopping In The Trucking Industry.

Stevie shares her thoughts on TD49: Fear And Loathing Of Electronic Logs and TD51: Sucking It Up.

Gabe is a trucker and has some thoughts about TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You. I mention TD66: Truckers Go Turtle Racing in my response.

Nick Mack shares an audio comment about his experiences with his truck driving school and being a driver trainer.

Aniruddh Mohan from Carnegie Mellon University study on how autonomous trucks are perceived by truckers. Email him at aniruddh@cmu.edu or text him at 412-576-4494 to schedule an interview.

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