A Carriers Obligation To Drivers. Are you a trucking Company? If so, you have obligations to the drivers you hire. First and foremost you have an obligation to honesty. Too many drives report they were lied to prior to joining a carrier. Are your recruiters being the most forthcoming with potential drivers? Also, are you providing the recruiters with the most updated information daily. After all, things change. Runs change per the customer. Equipment changes. Pay changes. Also, home time changes based on the customer's needs.

Does the recruiter communicate also with the shop? The recruiting depart meant should always know which rigs are available. When passing on accurate information to a new driver, you are sure to keep that driver longer than, say a driver that got mis-information. Most drivers that feel lied to, are already talking to other carriers in hopes of finding a new job. This can take place as soon as the first week they started working for you. So honesty is the best policy. Tune in and hear this week podcast of A Carriers Obligation To Drivers.

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

2024 in the Mirror

Why Experience Pays More

TalkCDL Florida Truck Show]

Be sure to join us this year February 15th & 16th in sunny Fort Lauderdale Florida. We will be at the

Florida Truck Show. Our booth number is 132 and joining me with be Ruthann Austin my co-host. We will be doing interviews for anyone that wants to stop by.

Also, we would like to thank everyone for a great 2024. You make us number one on the charts and we really enjoy getting to know everyone all the time.

Please keep sending us those articles, pictures and videos. We are always working on getting them posted for you.

Why Can't I Carry A Gun. For some reason there is a state that does not recognize my CCW. Is this constitutional? Does this particular state have the right to refuse my rights to carry and bare arms? This may be a states right to refuse any and all they deem 'not worthy' to carry a firearm in their state, meanwhile allowing 15 chosen states to march and parade they're weapons thru their dwelling. I find it repulsive.

On this weeks podcast, TalkCDL and the gang discuss The Who's and the why's of this subject. So tune in, sit back and enjoy the show. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Why Can't I Carry A Gun

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

Ice Pick Idiot is Back

Yeah thats right, I didn't call him the bandit, since he almost caused a wreck this time. Only an idiot does what this clown is doing. Let's catch this guy. Someone is going to wake up in the middle of his dastardly doing's and put a whooping on this character.

Be vigilant from now on drivers. We need everyone to get serious about what is happening. So far he has struck between Georgia and Texas. Looks like up and down the I75 corridor across Interstate 40 and Interstate 20 to Texarkana TX.

If you're a trucking company that runs these area, take a look at the incidents and see if one of your drivers just happens to always be in the area when the bandit sticks. He's a skinny white guy, perhaps 20's to 40's. He needs to go to jail and pay for his crimes.

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2024 In The Mirror. Yay, 2024 is behind us. A warm welcome to the New Year and Happy New Year to all of our listeners. We are praying for a better year and it has already started out with a new president. Well, maybe not a new President but one that has already shown success and thats good enough for most of the country.

TalkCDL is hoping that the Trucking Industry will see a big turn-around. Freight was horrible in the last year. Now that covid is father behind us also, we are starting to see the support,y chain pick up steam. Manufacturing is seeing an uptick in the semi truck department. Truck prices have dropped a little and there is opportunities for carriers to grow

2024 did not see any growth in the driver wage department. In fact, last year seen a reduction in wages. Moreover, there was a reduction in freight rates. As you can see the news was grim for trucking. Also the seen a huge amount of drivers get their walking papers. That's right. in November of 24, we seen a mass exodus of the driver pool. 180, 000 drivers to be precise. The reason, the clearinghouse new rule. All drivers must now hav their return to duty status complete in the SAP program before driving legally again. 2024 In The Mirror

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

TalkCDL 2025 Schedule

We are interviewing everyone we can this year. If you're a trucker or someone with a trucking story, we want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] and tell us what you wish to talk to us about.

Advertisers Listen up

If you're an advertiser in Trucking and you wish to sponsor TalKCDL, please Email [email protected] We will send you our media package. We would love to hear from you about making you a commercial and interviewing you for the show

Ice Pick Bandit

Merry Christmas Truckers. We hope all truckers and their families have great and merry Christmas this year. The most important load you will deliver is yourself to your family. Dont rush to get home. Make it home safe, even if you're late, your family will be happy you're there. Merry Christmas Truckers

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

TalkCDL Interviews 2025

We want you. That's right, TalkCDL Trucking Podcast is looking for some good people to interview. Of course it has to be all about trucking. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]

Trucker Remember This

When you're driving that big rig, just a few things you should know. Youre the captain of the ship. Don't let anyone ever tell you how or when you have to drive that ship. It is an important responsibility to operating heavy equipment on Americas Roads. Your are responsible for your own life and just as important, the lives around you.

Also, you're worth what you portrait yourself to be. If you're loyal, on time, safe driver, you're worth your weight in gold.

Cut your path nd make your journey sure.

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We here at TalkCDL hope every trucker gets a brand New Shiny Peterbilt with an 18 Speed for Christmas. We can at least wish this for everyone. If you dont get that big ol Pete, we wish you at least peace, hope and Love in your lives.

With Love

TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

Merging Lanes. Truck drivers are considered professional drivers. If you want the title, then you need to act like the title. When another vehicle is merges and is driving aggressively, there is a responsibility to avoid a possible accident. If a driver is not at fault during an accident but could have prevented it. He/she is part of the blame. Merging Lanes

Safety Departments will always look at other factors besides who was at fault. The person that should be watching for the potential wreck, is also at fault if opportunity was there to prevent.

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

Trucker improvises but gets arrested for it

A trucker in Canada was arrested after police found him stalled in an intersection and trying to rig his breaks. It sounded to me like the trucker was trying to temporary fix a truck to limp it to a shop. I was surprised that the trucker was arrested. In America he would have been tagged and fined. He would have had to pay for repairs and the towing of the vehicle but no arrested.

Experience is worth more

Driving With Christmas Lights Are Illegal

Did you know in most cases, driving with Christmas lights on can get you a fine? Thats right, In Pennsylvania this week a town has issued a warning to truckers. It is ok to have them on your truck but when in motion the extra lights have to be turned off.

Just Trucking Stuff. OK, truckers are at it again. That old argument of wether Buccee's sucks or is worth it. Why doesn't Buccee's allow semi truck parking at their mega gas stations? Why do they seem to hate truckers and semi trucks? Will we ever find out the answers to these questions? Tune in to this weeks episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast and hear Troy and Ruthann break it down. Just Trucking Stuff

Were old school truckers really tougher than the newbies?

Wow, it all started with Ruthann saying the older generation had it harder. That's when Troy started in on each generation and how it really worked. Tune in and hear this hilarious variation of Troy's far out imagination. All on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast.

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

Inward Facing Camera Survey

Serial Killers On The loose

Over One Hundred Citations Issued In One Day

North Carolina and Tennessee Border was the scene of many truckers getting fined. Ever Since the hurricane came through, many truckers are trying to find way for short cuts. Interstate 40 was washed out and truck drivers are desperately trying to save time at all costs. Tune in and hear this sad article.

TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Interviews.

We have a few interviews coming this new year but are looking for more interesting people to talk to. If you have a trucking story or you just wish to share some trucking news, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] and let us know all about you.

Why Experience Is Worth More. Would you like to know why trucking companies pay more for an experienced driver? There is a slew of reasons but the main one comes down to accidents. Thats right, which driver is more likely to have a small accident? Accidents cost the carrier money. So, an experienced driver is worth more to a carrier than a rookie driver. Why Experience Pays More

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

Trucking Company Owner Sentenced For Lying To Authorities

A smalll trucking company owner has been sentenced to 2 months in jail plus probation. Dunyadar Gasanov, 39, was sentenced on November 21, 2024. Tune in to this weeks episode on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast and hear the results of this story. Why Experience Pays Worth More

Hypocrisy in Trucking

Inward Facing Cameras Survey

TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Interviews

We are always on the lookout for good interviews. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you're wanting to request an interview on the show. We prefer the interviewer speaking about trucking.

Inward Facing Camera Survey. Would you drive for a company that has inward facing cameras? TalkCDL conducted a nationwide survey and the results were not a surprise. However the comments were a blast and we thought you would enjoy what the drivers had to say.

Massachusetts is set to allow a Spanish speaking CDL Test

The state is now conducting its CDL knowledge test in other languages than the standard English test. MA currently has a mandatory English only driving test. Tune in and hear TalkCDL Trucking Podcast break this controversy topic down. Inward Facing Camera Survey

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

Winter Driving Is Coming

Let's start out by saying, you are the captain of the ship. Never let anyone tell you when it is safe to drive. This is something only you know. If it isn't safe, park it. Tune in and hear the list of winter items and tips Troy and Ruthann brought forth on the next episode of TalkCDL Trucking Podcast.

Hypocrisy In Trucking

Hypocrisy In Trucking. Have you noticed, in the trucking industry, there is allot of hypocrites? From shippers to receivers to trucking companies, there is plenty of hypocrisy. They say one thing and do another. They fire a truck driver for stealing and then steal themselves. They punish you when you run over on your hours and then ask you to run over on your hours.

New Jersey Town Punishes all truckers.

Recently a town in New Jersey enacted a law, they punishes truckers, if they park on certain street, the same street they have been allowed to park on for many years. A road had been cited for construction and truck drivers had been given notice. Notice to move their truck and trailers for the road construction

A few drivers, for some reason, dod not move their big rigs. Perhaps they dod not receive notice because they were away on the road. Perhaps they were home, resting from traveling and bringing goods for towns, just like the one they live in. Perhaps they just forgot. Well the town got a hair up the rear-end and put in place a law, that fines all truckers now on this street. It sounds like pride to me. Hypocrisy In Trucking

Why punish all truckers for a few that made a mistake? This has to stop. Most truckers are barley making it today and can not afford to have to pay for full time parking. Hopefully, this will not be for ever. Tune in and hear the rest of this story on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

TAB Bank – Helping Truckers with Money for a long time

Drivewyze – The easiest way to bypass Weigh Scales on the market

NCI Trucking – One of the best carriers looking for drivers for company drivers and lease drivers

Truck Parking Club – When you need a parking space for that Big Rig, Truck Parking Club has you resting in seconds

Carter Lumber Local Trucking Jobs – Employing Truckers that want to be home every Day

TalkCDL Trucking Podcast Interviews

We are always on the look out for great guests for the show. You must have something trucking for us. We are not interested in any topic outside of the trucking industry. We have almost 1000 episodes and everyone was about trucking in one way or another. Send your emails to [email protected] or [email protected]

Jeff Burkhardt Interview

FBI Interview

The Jeff Burkhardt Interview. If you haven't heard of Jeff Burkhardt, you will know him after this sit down. We asked Jeff about many issues in the trucking industry. Autonomous Trucks? What did Jeff say in this meeting the future holds for the American Truck Driver. Marijuana in the trucking industry? Jeff gave us his take on this controversial topic. Tune in and hear Troy and Ruthann, as they fire some tough questions at Mr. Burkhardt. The Jeff Burkhardt Interview