Blue Ribbon Podcast

Our streaming issues have brought a lot of frustration. Larry is in West Virginia this weekend, so we're going to try a different streaming platform to see how it goes. The gremlins always show up when we're in the same room together, so buckle up! This ride could get bumpy. We are going to talk about the reasons you should NOT go into business.

We will be joined by Shell OEM Technical Specialist Karin Haumann to discuss topics such as engine oil specifications, maintenance, educating drivers on synthetics, and more.

Oil is a big topic for us, so we thought this would be a great topic for our audience.

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Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com

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Larry and I will discuss what it's like training "professional" truck drivers in 2023. This episode will have some surprises, plus a preview of the 2023 Mid America Truck Show.

Larry is on vacation and we were thrilled to have Larry Cothran join me as co-host. Larry Cothran has been a professional driver since 2007, mostly as an owner-operator who occasionally leases with a company. Larry is also a well-known professional trucking influencer and brand ambassador who brings expertise, humor, and his engaging personality to his social following. He promotes brands through speaking engagements, social media management, and content creation, driving visibility and growth. With an established portfolio of corporate partnerships and his industry-insider knowledge, his blend of professionalism and humor make him a valuable asset for companies targeting the trucking industry.

Don’t forget our sponsors:

Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com

What Was That Like Podcast:

https://whatwasthatlike.com/

Freightwaves published the results of an Owner/Operator survey they conducted about the market and the responses were interesting. Chris was interviewed for the article. Freightwaves Senior Editorial Researcher Joe Antoshak will join us to discuss his findings.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/for-some-owner-operators-this-is-the-end-of-the-road/amp

35.2% of respondents said “If the market does not rebound materially by the end of 2023, I will leave the industry.”

We have been warning for more than two years that this downturn was coming. Now it's here and a lot of people have some important decisions to make.

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What Was That Like Podcast https://whatwasthatlike.com

Pittsburgh Power: https://pittsburghpower.com

In Episode 108, we introduced you to Pittsburgh Power's OPS Eco Pur Oil Purification System. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yc4v6K07yw

In this episode we are going to talk about:

- What kind of oils you should use

- How to fill out and submit your oil sample to the Lab

- How to read the report from the Lab

- Our maintenance schedule and maintenance intervals

We're moving to Friday! The Sunday night broadcasts were taxing on us as we prepared for the week ahead. We believe Friday's will also be better because we're closer to the action of the previous week, so the chances of us being a little more spicy are elevated.

This week we are joined by our good friend and fellow Landstar BCO Steve Wheeler. Steve has extensive experience in taxes and accounting. This episode will be chocked full of information about setting up your business and making sure your accounting is done properly.

Introducing the Blue Ribbon MASTER CLASS for 2023.

We will do a deep dive into the new and updated mentoring and training program. We will also cover the BCO Mentoring Program that includes Dispatch and Accounting.