Big Rig Banter

Get ready to hear from some furry friends in this episode of Big Rig Banter! Troy and Lenay will be covering everything you need to know about truck driving with a dog. Canines make for great company while you’re on the road, but there are a few things you should know before you adopt! So join Troy, Lenay, and truck driver Marsha as they talk about what it's like to start truck driving with a dog on board!

Resources:

Trucking with a Pet | Furry Friends on the Road

5 Tips For Trucking With Pets

Ruff Riders: Bringing Pets on the Road

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In this episode, Lenay and Troy give you a mid-year trucking industry update. They're throwing it back to some early 2019 trucking predictions and how they’ve played out in the last few months! Whether it's rising oil prices, a supreme court case involving driver pay and deductions, or the upcoming ELD deadline, the Big Rig Banter team is here to keep you updated on everything related to trucking! 

Resources:

Shifting Forward: Trucking Trends for 2019

5 Benefits of ELDs

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Calling all LGBT truck drivers! If you are looking for resources in the trucking industry, look no further. On the tail end of Pride Month, Troy and Lenay sat down with Bobby Loy and Shelle Lichti to compile an informative podcast just for YOU. Bobby and Shelle, who run a popular LGBT trucker support group, go over some resources for truckers within the community and how you can connect with others. Give it a listen!

List of Interviewees:

Shelle Lichti, Bobby Loy - LGBT Truckers Facebook Page

Resources:

Buck Black’s Trucker Therapy

Related Blogs on AllTruckJobs: 

LGBT Truckers on the Road

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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!

Resources:

CDL Requirements: What Disqualifies You from Getting a CDL?

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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! We've got representatives from job boards for truck drivers that will go over why they might have your ideal trucking job!

List of Interviewees:

Darin Williams, CDLJobs.com

Ray James, Gary’s Job Board

Kelsey, AllTruckJobs

Resources:

How to Find Your Dream Job Using Job Boards for Truck Drivers

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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 truck driver 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! It's time that you learn some tips for retrofitting your rig for clean trucking.

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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