The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Touring the Challenger Bus

Bruce takes us on a tour of the Challenger Bus which is our featured truck of the week. This week's featured truck is a beautiful recruiting coach from the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. Each week Bruce picks a cool truck from the many truck shows he attends. Hearing about it is one thing, seeing it is another. Check out this cool ride!

Check out the video on this featured truck by clicking here

Events Calendar

TTSAO General meeting - December 11, 2019 - www.ttsao.com

Hamilton Transportation Club Christmas Social - December 12th, 2019 - www.hamiltontransportationclub.com

This episode is sponsored by Groupe Trans West offering team operations excellent employment opportunities operating between Toronto Ontario and California. Find out why this company is growing so fast at www.groupetranswest.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

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

Driving with Bison

Bruce chats with Erin Main of Bison Transport about opportunities with the carrier and the type of drivers they are looking for. The two met up at a job fair earlier this year. You can learn more about Bison Transport at www.bisontransport.com

This 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

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

Hamilton Transportation Club 94th Annual Gala Dinner Recap

Bruce recaps the 94th Annual Hamilton Transportation Club Gala Dinner featuring former Toronto Maple Leaf Wendel Clark, comedian Eric Johnston, and musician Emma Whale. Bruce chats with attendees and guests of the event. You can learn more about the Hamilton Transportation Club and future events at www.hamiltontransportationclub.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

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

The tune of the day is Am I That Easy to Forget by Thomas Wade off his album Blue Country Soul. You can learn more about 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

Driver Coach Opportunities with Rosedale Transport

Bruce chats with the Director of Recruiting at Rosedale Transport about their new driver coach program and the benefits of the new program. If you have ever thought of becoming a driver coach then this episode is for you. You can learn more about the opportunity 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 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

LP Event Calendar December 2019

Need just the events coming up in transportation? Here is the list to date.

Hamilton Transportation Club Christmas Social - December 12th, 2019 - www.hamiltontransportationclub.com

TTSAO 5th Annual Conference - Mississauga, ON- Feb 26th-27th 2020 - www.ttsao.com

The Trucking Network Spring Job Fair - March 7th 2020 www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council Spring Seminar- March 26th, 2020 www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com

Mid America Truck Show - Louisville Kentucky - March 26-28, 2020 - https://www.truckingshow.com

Truck World Toronto - April 16-18th, 2020 - Toronto ON www.truckworld.ca

National Recruiting Symposium - Mississauga ON- April 23, 24th, 2020 - www.transrep.ca

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

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

519 Loud n Proud Truck Show - Mono ON - July 11th, 2020 - http://woodstocktruckshow.ca/index.html

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

Great Canadian Truck Show - Flamboro On - July 24-25th, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

WORLDWIDE Trucker & Middle Class SHUTDOWNS 2020:

1) "We Are People Too."

2) SHUTDOWN Against the Erosion of the Middle Class, which is moving towards EXTINCTION!

3) SHUTDOWN Against CLIMATE CHANGE. Reduce emissions by ALL MOTOR VEHICLES. Walk, Bicycle, Rollerblade... use only human power during these Worldwide Trucker & Middle Class SHUTDOWNS.

Stay Home with Family & Friends. Exercise. Relax. Educate yourself. Have FUN. Enjoy: Life, family & friends without polluting at least three (3) times per year.

"One small step for us, a huge leap for HUMANITY."

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

Topic Showcase of The Lead Pedal Podcast For December

Bruce talks about the upcoming shows on the podcast this month and some of the cool topics that will be covered. Find out who will be on the show, in fact take it a step further and subscribe to the show. The events calendar will also reviewed.

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

Our tune of the day is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his Seven Years On album. You can learn more about Thomas 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

Featured Truck of the Week Day Cab Kenworth

This week's featured truck is a beautiful day cab Kenworth from the Clifford Truck Show. Each week Bruce picks a cool truck from the many truck shows he attends. Hearing about it is one thing, seeing it is another. Check out this cool ride!

Check out the video on this featured truck by clicking here

Events Calendar

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our U.S Friends

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 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 North of 49 by Tropical Daze off their self titled album. You can learn more about the band at www.tropicaldaze.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

Groupe Trans-West operates professional teams such as husband and wife teams or Father and Son teams. Bruce chats with father and son team Booby and Philip about their experience as a team operation. Bruce caught up with the team at a recent stop in Mississauga. You can learn more about operating as a team at www.groupetranswest.com

This episode is sponsored by Groupe Trans West offering team operations excellent employment opportunities 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

Improving Your CVOR with Safety Dawg

Your Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR) is an important program to understand as it can be the difference between good job opportunities to being detained at the inspection scales. Bruce talks with Safety Dawg about the importance of the CVOR and how it can be improved. You can learn more about your CVOR at www.safetydawg.com

Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S Friends

This 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

The Tune for the show is Last by the Danny Thompson Band. You can learn more 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 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

Caricature Interview with DriverCheck's Nikky Cox

We learn more about the team at DriverCheck as Bruce interviews booking agent Nikky Cox about her career and what she does at DriverCheck. Find out what happens when you call DriverCheck to book appointments and the team behind the phone. You can learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca

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

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