The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Featured Truck of the Week Bone Shaker Hauler

Today's truck is a cool race truck hauler brought to you by Trucking for a Cure. Each week Bruce picks a cool truck from the many truck shows he attends. Hearing about them is one thing, seeing them is another. Check out this cool ride!

Check out the video on this featured truck by clicking here

Learn about Trucking for a Cure here.

This episode is sponsored by Mystik Lubricants offering quality tested oils and lubricants for trucks and heavy machinery. Learn more about their products at www.mystiklubes.com

This episode is also sponsored by Chrome Supply Warehouse offering custom parts for trucks and many specials for truckers. You can learn more at www.chromesupplywarehouse.com

The tune for the day is Shaker Monkeys by the Killin' Time Band off their album 3 Day Weekend. You can learn more about the band and their music at www.killintimeband.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

City Driving with Rosedale Transport

Bruce chats with Fred Myles of Rosedale Transport about their city operation and the type of drivers they are looking to work with their fleet. Find out what the city operation entails and why it may be a good fit for new drivers. Rosedale Transport offers career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

U.S Clearing House Update with Chris Wilkinson

Bruce catches up with Chris Wilkinson of DriverCheck to talk about the U.S. Clearing House Program which began in January 2020. Learn what issues have happened and changes that carriers need to make to be compliant. DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol testing and helps employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca

This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisongoldrushlp.com or call 1-800-527-5781

This episode is also sponsored by The Trucking Network which holds mega job fairs across the Country. You can learn about all the upcoming events at www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Our Tune of the Day is Doobie Doo by Tropical Daze off their self titled album. You can learn more about the band at http://theleadpedalpodcast.com/summer-sounds-with-tropical-daze

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Run Efficiently With Mystik JT8 Engine Oil

Mystik's JT8 Engine Oil is profiled in this episode of the podcast. Are using the proper engine oil for your equipment helping it last longer and operate more efficiently? Mystik Lubricants offers quality tested oils and lubricants for trucks and heavy machinery. Learn more about their products at www.mystiklubes.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Trip Planning with the Highway Weather App

Bruce chats with developer Devan Stormont about new technology for travelers called Highway Weather. This app helps driver learn about weather in real time so that they can assess road situations as they travel. This app can also be used to map out a trip based on weather and road information which is crucial to being safe on the roadways. You can learn more about the app at www.highwayweather.io or find it in your device App Store.

This episode is sponsored by Mystik Lubricants offering quality tested oils and lubricants for trucks and heavy machinery. Learn more about their products at www.mystiklubes.com

This episode is sponsored by Groupe Trans West is looking for professional teams to operate out of their Mississauga terminal with excellent employment benefits between Toronto Ontario and California. Find out more at www.groupetranswest.com

The tune for the day is Meat Me on the Mountain by the Killin' Time Band off their album One Set to Freedom. You can learn more about the band and their music at www.killintimeband.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Finish Your Training with Bison Transport

Once you graduate from a training facility there is additional training required to get you to the professionalism required by today's truck drivers. Bison Transport has an award winning finishing program and Bruce chats with Real Durand about the program at Bison Transport.

Bison Transport has many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisongoldrushlp.com or call 1-800-527-5781

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Featured Truck 2013 Peterbilt with End Dump

Today's truck is a cool 2013 Peterbilt brought to you by the Great Canadian Truck ShowEach week Bruce picks a cool truck from the many truck shows he attends. Hearing about them is one thing, seeing them is another. Check out this cool ride!

Check out the video on this featured truck by clicking here

Learn about the Great Canadian Truck Show here

This episode is sponsored by Mystik Lubricants offering quality tested oils and lubricants for trucks and heavy machinery. Learn more about their products at www.mystiklubes.com

This episode is sponsored by RIMS Transport who is looking for owner operators and drivers to work cross border operations out of Hamilton Ontario. You can learn more about the opportunities at www.rimstransport.com

The tune of the day is White Line Blues by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can learn more about the band under our band profiles playlist. http://theleadpedalpodcast.com/the-road-birds

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Run with the Latest Equipment with Groupe Trans-West

Team operations require comfortable equipment that is safe and reliable. Groupe Trans-West offers that equipment for all of their drivers. Find out what type of equipment you will receive as a team operation with Groupe Trans-West on this episode of the podcast. Groupe Trans-West is looking for professional teams to operate out of their Mississauga terminal with excellent employment benefits between Toronto Ontario and California. Find out more at www.groupetranswest.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Event Calendar April 2020

Latest events coming up in the transportation industry.

Lead Pedal Podcast Online Q & A - April 14th, 2020 - 8pm EST- www.facebook.com/leadpedalpodcast

The Trucking Network Job Fair - Hamilton ON - May 2, 2020- Postponed- www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - THURSDAY, MAY 21 @ 7:30PM - Postponed

The Opening Ceremonies of the 2020 Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games at the Sun Life Arena, Waterloo Memorial Centre Complex will kick off the festivities by showcasing the true spirit of the Special Olympics movement. See the lighting of the cauldron in Waterloo Region and enjoy entertainment from local performers. For contact information please refer to 2020springgames.com/ and Ceremonies.

Woodstock Truck Show - May 25th 2020 - http://woodstocktruckshow.ca/index.html

PMTC Annual Conference 2020 - Niagara Falls ON June 10-12th, 2020 - www.pmtc.ca

Trucking Network Job Fair - Calgary Alberta- June 13, 2020 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Trucking Network Job Fair - Windsor ON-Postponed- June 13, 2020 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

National Recruiting Symposium - Mississauga ON- June 25th-26th, 2020 - www.transrep.ca

Clifford Truck Show - Clifford Ontario - July 3-4th, 2020 - www.greatlakestruckclub.com

Wolcott Truckers Jamboree - Wolcott Iowa - July 9-11th, 2020 https://iowa80truckstop.com/trucker-jamboree/

519 Loud n Proud Truck Show - Mono ON - July 11th, 2020 - www.519loudnproud.com

Big Sky Music Festival & Truck Show - Oro Station, ON - July 18, 2020 - www.bigflymusicfestival.ca

Great Canadian Truck Show - Flamboro On - July 24-25th, 2020 - www.facebook.com/greatcanadiantruckshow

St.Thomas Big Rig Nationals- St. Thomas On-August 21-22, 2020 - http://www.sttracewaypark.com

GATS, (GREAT America Truck Show) Dallas, Texas, USA - August 27-29, 2020 https://www.truckshow.com

The Trucking Network Job Fair - Brampton On - September 12, 2020 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Chrome Supply Warehouse Appreciation Event - Sept 5th, 2020 - www.chromesupplywarehouse.com

Bridging the Barrier Event- September 17th, 2020-Mississauga Ontario - www.wtfc.ca

Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Paris & GTA - September 19th 2020 - www.truckconvoy.ca

Trucking for a Cure Woodstock & Brockville - September 2020 - www.truckingforacure.com

Truck World Toronto - Toronto ON September 24-26th, 2020 - www.truckworld.ca

Fleet Safety Council - October 2, 2020 - Mississauga, ON - www.fleetsafetycouncil.com

DriverCheck Fitness for Duty Summit - October 14-15, 2020 - Toronto, Ontario - www.drivercheck.ca

Trucking Network Job Fair - Kitchener ON - October 31, 2020 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Mid America Truck Show - Louisville Kentucky - March 25th-27th, 2021 - https://www.truckingshow.com

What's New for April on The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Bruce talks about guests and events coming up for the month of April on the podcast. As always there are many great guests and topic ideas for truck drivers and others involved in the transportation industry. Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode. You can learn more about the show at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com . Follow us on your favourite podcast or social media platform.

This episode is sponsored by Mystik Lubricants offering quality tested oils and lubricants for trucks and heavy machinery. Learn more about their products at www.mystiklubes.com

This episode is sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com

This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com

Our tune of the day is Country Girl by the Thompsons. You can learn about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics.

Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening