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5 Reasons To Stop Idling Your Truck – Number 5 Is A Shocker May 10, 2019

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Gone are the days – or should I say the nights – of pulling into the truckstop, finding a place to park and backing into a well lit spot. Not only was the light show a sight to see, it sure made truck parking easier. 5 Reasons To Stop Idling Your Truck Idling raises your ... Read more

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3 Questions About Trucking Alaska Style May 02, 2019

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Okay, this is a bit misleading as far as headlines go, but with autonomous trucks in our future, this discussion needs to happen. Why not start here on The Trucking Podcast? I have three points worth considering. First, the Alaska Permanent Fund. Follow the link for full details, but here’s a rough outline. Alaskan North ... Read more

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When Owner Operator Numbers Don’t Matter Apr 26, 2019

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KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! No business can succeed without knowing their cost of operation. That’s an absolute fact. You’ll never know how to improve if you don’t know where you’re at right now. And you have a lot to keep track of. Truck and trailer cost Fuel price and mpg Insurance Maintenance Licensing, IFTA, 2290, taxes ... Read more

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Buck and Don, Uncut Apr 17, 2019

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I doubt most people realize what it takes to produce a weekly podcast, run a website or two and work a full time trucking job. Granted, I work 4 days on, then have 4 days off, but I still have a life. There’s always more things to do than those 4 days allow. One giant ... Read more

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My Wife Spends All My Money Apr 11, 2019

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Seriously, I wouldn’t write about this if I didn’t hear it regularly. My wife spends all my money is a major objection for why some men can’t buy a truck and start their own trucking company. Kris and I have been married for 35 years and owned a business or two. We’ve also raised 3 ... Read more

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Freight Futures, A listener In CDL School Apr 05, 2019

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Freight Futures? I found this article on Freightwaves.com, and it seems to be a big deal. But what does it really mean? Several owner operators think it’s the race to the bottom for freight rates. At least that’s what they’re saying in the forums. Others think it will be the end of the spot market. ... Read more

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Jayden from Dying Breed Diesels, Diesel Brothers, and More Apr 02, 2019

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We have a lot going on in this episode. Jayden Tucker will join us to talk about his latest discoveries. He and his wife own Tucker Equipment in Lisbon, Ohio. You can connect with Jayden on their killer Facebook group, Dying Breed Diesels. You can also learn more at DyingBreedDiesels.com. Other Topics Diesel Brothers and ... Read more

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Three Proven Plays For Starting A Trucking Company Mar 27, 2019

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New owner operators have more options than ever, especially in a hot market. For those going independent and running the load boards, there are 3 common plays for starting a trucking company. Which plan is best is up to you. The one that brings the most income could make you miserable. These certainly aren’t the ... Read more

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The Trucker’s Guide To Dealing With Difficult People Mar 22, 2019

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We’ve all been there. It could be your dispatcher, a shipper or just a co-worker. For some reason, you just can’t seem to get along with someone. This guide for dealing with difficult people should help. Oh, and I’m somewhat of an expert in the field for three reasons. I’m a truck driver. Truckers work ... Read more

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Why Freight Brokers Undercut Carriers On Contract Freight Mar 15, 2019

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Independent owner operators had a banner year in 2018. A hot economy, talks of import tariffs and the E-log mandate formed a trifecta for rate increases across the board. Weather also played a toll in more than one capacity crunch. But what about 2019? If you listen to the big players in the freight brokering ... Read more

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