Big Rig Banter

One of the biggest questions that Troy and Lenay get asked is, "Can X prevent me from getting a CDL?" Well, we're here to help you. Troy and Lenay will break down what disqualifies you from getting a CDL and what can cause you to lose your CDL. Give it a listen!

Trying to find the best trucking job for you? Look no further! Listen in as Troy and Lenay interview employees from different job boards and discover how they can help you land your dream job!

Lenay is hitting the road and spending a day in the life of a trucker! Big Rig Banter partnered with Carlisle Carriers so that Lenay could experience a ride along for the first time. Hear all about her ride and whether or not she thinks she could make it as a truck driver. Buckle up and get ready for an exciting ride along reflection with Lenay!

 

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/how-to-save-fuel-in-a-truck/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/truck-driver-benefits/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/women-in-the-trucking-industry/

 

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Have you ever thought about the amount of sun you get in the cab of your truck? It might not seem like a lot, but it actually can be very harmful for your skin! In this episode, Troy and Lenay interview Pax Rolfe about some safe summer driving tips. Make sure to give it a listen and let us know what your summer driving tips are!

List of Interviewees:

Pax Rolfe, Safety Generalist at Melton Truck Lines – https://meltontruck.com/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

5 Tips for Summer Driving

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/tips-for-summer-trucking/

Sun Protection Tips for Truck Drivers

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/sun-protection-tips-for-truck-drivers/

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Earth Day is just around the corner, so it's time to think about how truckers can help impact the environment in a positive way. Troy and Lenay discuss the many ways you can help the environment as a trucker. They also have a chat with Rachel Muncrief from the International Council on Clean Transportation. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

List of Interviewees:

Rachel Muncrief, International Council on Clean Transportation – https://www.theicct.org/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/retrofitting-your-vehicle/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/how-can-the-trucking-industry-go-green/

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You might already be seeing new regulations to help cut back on emissions, which is why Troy and Lenay want to keep you informed on this hot-button issue. In this episode, they speak with a representative from the California Air and Resources Board to discuss the latest in semi-truck emissions standards, why it's so important, and how it'll impact drivers!

List of Interviewees:

Kim Heroy-Ragalski, California Air and Resources Board – https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/homepage

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/zero-emission-vehicles/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/how-can-the-trucking-industry-go-green/

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Surprise! We're dropping a mid-month episode on semi truck cleaning! It's the first day of Spring, and what better way to celebrate the new season than to clean your big rig? Lenay and Troy are going over some of the best semi truck cleaning tips to ensure that your rig is looking its best!

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/spring-cleaning-clean-big-rig/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/how-to-be-comfortable-in-your-cab/

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In this episode of Big Rig Banter, Troy and Lenay discuss how truck drivers can quit smoking cigarettes. Troy talks to the communication and wellness manager of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund about their campaign “Rigs Without Cigs,” and Lenay interviews one of the drivers who completed the program successfully. Both guests provide awesome advice for how truck drivers can quit smoking on the road.

List of Interviewees:

Julie Dillon, Rigs Without Cigs - https://truckersfund.org/

Chan Martinez, Truck Driver

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/5-tips-for-how-to-quit-smoking-while-driving/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/8-healthy-snacks-eat-road/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/most-common-medical-problems-facing-truckers/

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Well truckers, it’s just over a month into the new year. Are you struggling to maintain your New Year’s Resolutions? If so, be sure to tune into this episode of Bi gRig Banter. With interviews from Hope at Mother Trucker Yoga and Andrea from Healthy Trucker, this episode covers everything trucker fitness. Hope and Lenay chat about ways you can work out in your cab and how you can incorporate more activity into your daily routine. Troy and Andrea talk about how eating in moderation is key, and how to adjust your diet. Drinking enough water, eating healthy, and getting enough exercise is tough for everyone. Yet, when you’re in the cab of a truck for days upon days, it’s even more challenging. Tune into some trucker fitness tips from BigRigBanter!

List of Interviewees:

Hope Zvar, Mother Trucker Yoga

Andrea Morley, HealthyTrucker.com

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/8-healthy-snacks-eat-road/

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Welcome to the first episode of Big Rig Banter in 2019! In this episode, Troy reveals a big announcement, and Lenay and Troy debate whether or not they’d make a good driving team together. Later in the episode, Lenay chats with a mother, daughter duo about their experience team truck driving. Dorwenda and Sanaye are team truck drivers for Werner Enterprises, and they’ve been driving together for about three years. They go over the main qualities you should look for in a driving partner, such as great communication skills, patience, similar hygiene habits, and schedules that align. They also explain how team truck driving pay works and some important things to consider before you hit the road with a partner.

List of Interviewees:

Dorwenda and Sanaye; Werner Enterprises: http://www.werner.com/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/team-driving-vs-solo-driving/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/the-perks-and-jerks-of-team-driving/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/how-to-become-a-team-driver/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/tips-for-team-truck-drivers/

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