The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Platooning with Peloton Technology

Bruce chats with driver Mike Perkins who works for Peloton Technologies testing their platooning technology for trucks. Find out what it's like to drive in a platoon situation and how the trucks communicate with each other. You can learn more about the technology and Peloton at https://peloton-tech.com

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 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.comv

The tune of the day is A Day Without Progress by the Danny Thompson Band off their album Miles and Miles. You can learn more about the band and their music 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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

Mystik JT8 Engine Oil Overview

This episode talks about Mystik Lubricant's JT-8 Engine Oil for heavy equipment and truck engines and why it is considered one of the best oils for truck engines. Learn more about the full line of engine oils and the JT8 product 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 Tuesday and Thursday 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 of the Week Black 389 Peterbilt with Red Stripe Package

This week's featured truck is a cool black 389 Peterbilt brought to you by the Woodstock Truck Show. 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

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

Join us for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics happening in September helping special needs athletes have fulfilling lives. You can learn more about the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca

The tune of the day is Racing Superstar by the Danny Thompson Band off their album Small Town Blues. You can learn more about the band and their music 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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

Hauling Flatbed for Rims Transport

Rims Transport is a flatbed operation located in Hamilton Ontario. Bruce talks about the company and why it may be a good fit for owner operators wanting to improve their business with a company with a great culture. You can learn more about the opportunities at Rims Transport at www.rimstransport.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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

Road Training for New Truck Drivers

Bruce recaps what it is like to be in the truck while being trained as a new driver. The host takes us on a trip as a new driver is being coached by their instructor. What types of instruction are given to someone behind the wheel of a large tractor trailer? Join us as we take a ride at a training facility. Do you need more information on trucking schools and the training process? Have a listen to our playlist on truck driver training on the podcast where we show you what it's like to be in training.

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

This episode is also sponsored by Rick Blatter promoting road safety with the 3,7,15 second rule. Learn more at www.3715rule.com or www.rickblatter.com

The tune of the day is Darn D.O.T. By the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can learn more about them on the podcast under musician profiles and buy their music at www.cdbaby.com/RoadBirds

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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

DriverCheck Makes Workplaces Safer

In this episode Bruce talks about how DriverCheck's programs can help make your workplace safer. Drugs, alcohol, or other medical conditions can cause safety issues in the workplace if not addressed properly. Learn what types of programs are available. You can learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca

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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

Health Tips for Truckers

Is 2020 your year to get healthy? In this episode we offer some tips to get your started down a healthier road as a professional truck driver. Bruces offers tips on how to eat better based on a health challenge he completed last year, how to exercise while on the road, and how to stay on track by having a way of keeping yourself accountable. Bruce talks about apps available for mobile devices and much more. Get on the road to health with this and many other episodes from the podcast. You can find interviews and other health information mentioned in this episode under the Health and Fitness tab on the website. http://www.theleadpedalpodcast.com/category/Health+and+Fitness

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 The Trucking Network which holds mega job fairs across the Country. You can learn about all the upcoming events at www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

This episode is also 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

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

Don't forget to join us for our first online question and answer period for truck drivers. February 11th at 8pm EST as host Bruce answers all your questions on trucking. https://www.facebook.com/455374048147200/posts/1065067590511173/

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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

Trucking Network Job Fair Information for 2020

The Trucking Network is holding their next job fair on March 7th, 2020 in Brampton Ontario. Host Bruce Outridge talks about the event and what you can expect as an attendee. The Trucking Network which holds mega job fairs across the Country. You can learn about all the upcoming events at www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

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 Tuesday and Thursday 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

Operating as a Father - Son Team with Groupe Trans-West

Bruce chats with a Father and Son Team from Groupe Trans-West and how they operate to make sure they are running at optimum efficiency. Groupe Trans West offering team opportunities and excellent employment benefits operating between Toronto Ontario and California. Find out why this company is growing so fast 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 Tuesday and Thursday 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 Joseph Haulage Canada 150 Truck

This week's featured truck is a cool custom Kenworth brought to you by the Great Canadian Truck Show. 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

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 of the day is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his Seven Years On Album. Learn more out Thomas and his music at www.thomaswade.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 Tuesday and Thursday 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