The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Featured Truck of the Week 1956 GMC Pickup

This week's featured truck is a cool 1956 GMC Pickup 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

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 Trucking Network Job Fair - Bingemans Conference Centre - Kitchener Ont - October 26, 2019 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Upcoming events mentioned in this episode

The Trucking Network Job Fair - Bingemans Conference Centre - Kitchener Ont - October 26, 2019 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

ISBMEE Biz & Breakfast - Mississauga On - Nov 13, 2019 - www.isbglobalservices.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 Service vs Driver Inc-Do It Right!

Driver Service vs Driver Inc is the focus of the podcast today as Bruce discusses the importance of starting a driver service business and why the Driver Inc model could be causing you trouble with the Government.

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

The tune of the day is We Signed the Deal by Tropical Daze off their self titled album of the same name. 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

Moving Your Career from Driver to Trainer

Bruce talks about what is needed to go from a truck driver to the next logical step of trainer. Not everyone is good as a trainer and he talks about why you may want to keep updating yourself in various areas of your career so that you are ready for the opportunity when it arises. Trainer Joe Leger offers his experience as he went from truck driver to trainer.

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

The tune for the day is What do I Gotta Do by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can learn more about the band 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

Being an Award Winning Trainer with Joe Teixeira

What does it take to be a top trainer in the transportation industry? Bruce chats with Joe Teixeira who won Instructor of the Year last year at the Truck Training School Association of Ontario. We talk to Joe about his career and what he does to be on top of his game and even have a guest spot from co-worker Monica. You can learn more about Rosedale Transport at www.rosedalegroup.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

Our tune of the day is One Set to Freedom by the Killin' Time Band off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band 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 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

A Passion for Chrome with Brett Akey

Chrome Supply Warehouse's Brett Akey talks with Bruce about why he started the massive 8000 square foot chrome shop situated just off the highway in Belleville ON. Chrome Supply Warehouse can be found online at www.chromesupplywarehouse.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 Jeremy Thiel

Bruce interviews Jeremy Thiel of DriverCheck about his position with the company as he draws his caricature. DriverCheck has grown considerably and is a leader in drug and alcohol testing in many areas including the transportation industry. You can learn more 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

Safety with Rosedale Transport

Bruce chats with drivers with Rosedale Transport about their experience with the company and why they think this is one safest companies on the road. You can learn more about opportunities with the carrier 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

Featured Truck of the Week Baby Blue Kenworth

This week's featured truck is a cool baby blue 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 these cool rides!

Check out the video on this featured truck by clicking here

Upcoming events mentioned in this episode

Safety BC Speaker Series -October 22, 2019 - Prince George BC - http://www.safetydriven.ca/speaker-series

The Trucking Network Job Fair - Bingemans Conference Centre - Kitchener Ont - October 26, 2019 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

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 Shaker Monkey by the Killin' Time Band off their 3 Day Weekend album. You can learn more about the band 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 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

Choosing a Truck Training School

What should you look for in a truck training school as a new driver? Not all schools or training facilities are equal and someone new to the industry may not know the difference or what to look for in training schools.

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

The tune of the day is Miles and Miles by the Danny Thompson Band off their album of the same name. 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

Driver to Independent Owner Operator

In this episode we discuss the difference between a leased on owner operator and a true independent owner operator and what it takes to get there. Bruce chats with Gene Emslie and Vickie DeVos about what it takes to be successful as an owner operator. You can learn more about Fleet Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.comb and Rims Transport at www.rimstransport.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 It Doesn't Make Sense by The Killin' Time Band off their album 3 Day Weekend. You can learn more about the band 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 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