The Trucking Podcast

Firing up the trucking podcast required a few new pieces of technology. Nothing requiring big bucks, but learning a few new tricks. This short episode is ment as an example of what could be done if you wanted to podcast this way. It’s certainly NOT the way we will record future episodes. Firing Up The […]

Your Inner Badass The on-line dictionary has 2 definitions of badass. A difficult and uncooperative person. In other words, a jackass. Don’t be that guy. Tough or powerful. Someone exceptional enough to be noticed, even a little intimidating. Don and I will give you a few ideas on fine tuning your inner badass. We’ll also […]

Buick Nail Heads The inspiration for the Buick nail head episode is a 61 Buick Le Sabre, owned by Jeff in Iowa. He sent me a few pictures of his classic ride. It’s big, has 4 doors and a 401 Buick nail head V8 under the hood. This car is screaming derelict. We’ll explain the […]

Podcasting under the influence is nothing new. I know several podcasters who enjoy a drink or two in the process of recording their show. Although I don’t drink, I have no problem with my co-hosts having a drink or two. If it loosens them up, it improves the show. But what about cold medicine? Don […]

Team Run Smart Blog One thing you don’t find at the Team Run Smart blog is a lot of whining and complaining. I like that. And I really like the advice given in the blog post I’m quoting in this episode. Titled Figuring Out How To Win, owner operator Henry Albert uses his background in […]

Where will the cowboys go when trucking no longer needs them? Truckers are some of the last American cowboys. In just a few years, we will be replaced by autonomous trucks, big rigs with no drivers. Where will we go next. As we discuss in one of our features, there are a few bad eggs […]

Once again, brief show notes because of a crazy week and my own time limitations. Show Notes and Links Before we discuss trucking’s electric future, we have to understand the ruling authorities on the matter, the EPA and CARB. Trucks could bridge the learning gap for big power plants. GM Looses 9 grand per electric […]

With autonomous trucks just around the corner, is hot shot trucking the future for truckers? Once again, I’m continuing to put the pieces together on this one. First it was the Colorado beer run with an empty driver’s seat. Now it’s Ohio wanting in on the action. Self Driving Trucks Hit Ohio is the article […]

What is Factoring? We will dig into it in this episode. In trucking it’s commonly called freight factoring, invoice factoring or accounts receivable factoring. The correct definition would have to be invoice or accounts receivable factoring. Why Does Buck Care About Factoring? For starters, Don and I have no financial interest in this topic. It’s […]

Million Mile Cars Million mile cars are on the slate for this episode. The list comes to us from GearHeads.org. Don and I can’t say we’re totally impressed with the list, mainly due to a motorcycle making it’s way into a list of cars. Also, the Chrysler 318 isn’t represented here. I know that’s a […]

Again, down and dirty show notes. Killing the glider kit. NADA.com Proverbs 31:16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. Where the insiders get their data. Lancaseronline.com Top 10  trucking issues and why we spend so little time on them. ATRI The lens I view this election through. […]

What’s a Dajiban? So, just what is a Dajiban? And why does Buck want one? Funny you should ask. I’ll give you an answer. First, I really need a new driver, but it will have to serve a few purposes. Here’s the short list. Daily driver. V8. rear wheel drive, easily modified for performance. Serve […]

Show notes are on the fly this week. I spent the bulk of my production day on the road so Don and I could do a show together. We did have a great time, but now it’s back to work. Show Notes and Links Divorced Brownies built by Brown Lipe Cummins Big Cam Barringtondieselclub.co.za Guy […]

Reducing Driver Turnover Reducing driver turnover or driver churn has been talked into the ground, but I want to share my thoughts on the subject. You’ll have to listen to the podcast for this one, but I can guarantee you that I have a unique view on the topic. Eighty’s Two-Seater Sports Cars The 60s […]

Buck’s Adam Carolla – Jay Leno Rant Adam Carolla’s recent rant about car shows on TV irked me. During his rant he tried to put himself in the same class as Jay Leno. Not as a comedian, but as a car guy. Adam Carolla, you are no Jay Leno. This week’s Proverb Proverbs 2:3-4 Cry […]