Big Rig Banter

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 while driving.

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 Big Rig 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 Big Rig Banter!

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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There are five trucking trends of 2019 that truck drivers should keep an eye on in the new year. Big Rig Banter co-hosts, Troy and Lenay, interviewed several industry experts about what they thought the top trucking trends for 2019 were. We then narrowed their ideas down to our five favorites. The first trend to keep an eye on is a court case involving a driver and a trucking company. The second and third trends are technology related – autonomous trucks and ELDs and how they’ll transform the industry. The fourth thing to watch out for is a fluctuating economy, and the fifth and final trend is a potential increase in work-life balance for truck drivers. Give this episode a listen to learn more!

List of Interviewees:

1. Jennifer Bennett; attorney for Public Justice https://www.publicjustice.net/

2. Ben Schill; vice president of Paper Transport https://www.papertransport.com/

3. Dean Croke; chief insights officer at Freightwaves.com https://www.freightwaves.com/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

How Much Can You Make Driving Truck?

Shifting Forward: Trucking Trends for 2019

 

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What better way to celebrate the season of giving than talking about some amazing trucking industry charities? Listen in as Troy and Lenay interview several nonprofit representatives about how their organizations work tirelessly to help truckers like you!

List of Interviewees:

Sue Wiese, Operation Roger – https://www.operationroger.com/

Robert Palm, Truckers Final Mile – http://www.truckersfinalmile.org/

Shannon Courier, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund – https://TruckersFund.org

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/trucking-industry-charities-trucker-charity-inc/

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Hold onto your cargo, ladies and gentlemen! Troy is joined by new co-host Lenay Ruhl as they discuss the issue of cargo theft in the trucking industry. They’ll get tips from the experts about how you can keep your freight safe. Give it a listen and stay safe out there!

List of Interviewees:

Walt Beadling, Cargo Security Alliance – https://www.securecargo.org/

Erik Hoffer, Cargo Security Alliance – https://www.securecargo.org/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/6-tips-prevent-cargo-theft/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/cargo-theft-the-darker-side-of-transport/

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We’re still recovering from the Great American Trucking Show! Did you have the chance to experience GATS 2018? If not, we’ve got the whole show recapped with the help of correspondent Lenay. Troy breaks down the various attendees and vendors at one of the biggest trucking conferences in the nation!

List of Interviewees:

Helen Van Dam, Truckers Against Trafficking – https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/

Jessica Rose, Driver

Hope Zvara, Mother Trucker Yoga – https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/

Peter Park, MiaSolé – http://miasole.com/

Laurence Gration, American Truck Historical Society – https://www.aths.org/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/gats-2018-recap-alltruckjobs-takes-texas/

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In this episode of Big Rig Banter, Troy takes the wheel and gears the show towards the uberization of trucking. He chats with Daniel Serowicz of Dock411 as well as Dakota Semler of the Thor Trucking Company. Listen in to find out how technology continues to shape and enhance the trucking industry!

List of Interviewees:

Daniel Serowicz, Dock411 – https://dock411.com/

Dakota Semler, Thor Trucking Company – https://www.thortrucks.com/

Related blogs on AllTruckJobs:

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/uberization-trucking-amazons-big-plans/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/drones-in-the-trucking-industry-flying-into-the-future/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/self-driving-trucks-uber-latest-outlook/

https://www.alltruckjobs.com/blog/autonomous-trucking-technology/

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