The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Remembering Our Friends of the Trucking Community

The trucking industry has lost some great drivers and friends recently of the trucking community and Bruce talks about their dedication to the industry and the tributes that have gone on to remember them by their fellow truckers. Life can change at any time so enjoy every minute.

R.I.P Rubiann Kerkhoff, Jay Morse, and Chris Hesch-You will be missed!

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

DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol testing and is holding their second Fitness for Duty Summit in Edmonton Alberta in October. You can learn more and register for the event at www.drivercheck.ca

The tune for this episode 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

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to our Canadian Truck Driver friends!

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

The Lead Pedal Podcast September Show Preview

Guests and show topics are discussed on this episode of The Lead Pedal Podcast for the month of September. Find out who will be on the show and what topics we will be covering throughout the month. Subscribe to the show you don't miss an episode. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , or your favourite podcast platform. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to our Canadian Truck Driver friends!

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

RJS Motorsports is also a sponsor of this episode. Support driver Bob Schultheiss and the team at the track. Get the full race schedule at www.rjsmotorsports.ca

Our tune for the show this week is 3 Day Weekend 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

Transportation Events Calendar - Sept 2019

Bruce talks about the transportation based events happening in September 2019.

Links to the Events Mentioned

Bridging the Barrier Event - September 6 ,2019 - https://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net

Truck Convoy for Special Olympics (Paris) - Sept 13-14, 2019- www.truckconvoy.ca

Trucking for a Cure Prescott Convoy - Sept 13-14, 2019 - www.truckingforacure.com

Road Today Job Fair - Sept 14, 2019 - www.roadtoday.com

Truck Convoy for Special Olympics ( GTA) - Sept 21, 2019 - www.truckconvoy.ca

Trucking for a Cure Woodstock Convoy - Sept 21, 2019 - www.truckingforacure.com

The Trucking Network Job Fair ( Brampton ON) - Sept 21, 2019 - www.thetruckingnetworkevents.ca

Events Calendar - Oct 2019

PMTC Western Regional Seminar 2019-Edmonton AB-Oct 1, 2019- www.pmtc.ca

DriverCheck Fitness for Duty Summit (Edmonton AB) Oct 2-3, 2019 - www.drivercheck.ca

Fleet Safety Council Conference - Toronto - Oct 4, 2019 - www.fleetsafetycouncil.com

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

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

Chrome Supply Warehouse-Deal of the Day

Chrome Supply Warehouse has a deal of the day helping truckers improve their ride. Find out how you can get involved in the deal of the day promotion. You can learn more 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

Check out the Bison Podcast for the Trucking Industry

Have you heard of the Bison podcast called the Drive Time Podcast? Bruce chats with Jeremy B host of the podcast about the show and how it developed from an internal memo to a live podcast for all the industry to hear. You can learn more about the podcast at www.bisontransport.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 Customized Purple S-10 Pickup

This week's featured truck is a cool purple S-10 pickup truck from the Great Canadian 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

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

Racing Big Rigs at St Thomas Raceway

The Big Rigs Truck Show in Sparta Ontario is recapped with a look at the show and shine trucks and watch the big rigs as they challenge each other battling for the fastest truck on the track. Check out the rigs on our YouTube Channel and you can learn more about the show at www.sttraceway.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

Our song for this episode is "Run" by Head On Entertainment off of their album of the same name. You can learn more about them on the show

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

Bruce's Favourite Trucks from the Summer Shows

Bruce talks about his favourite trucks from the Summer truck shows he has been to so far and even wants you to help choose a winner of one of the fleets he's chosen. Make sure you check out the cool trucks on The Lead Pedal Podcast Youtube page or click the link below this episode.

Help us Choose a favourite fleet -Click the link to watch the video

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

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 episode song is "Harmony Hills" by musician Chris Wilkinson off his Harmony Hills album. You can learn more about Chris and his music on our musician profile.

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 with Joseph Haulage

Bruce chats with drivers and mechanics from Joseph Haulage about running customized equipment and what it takes to take care of cool equipment especially when hauling a variety of products in dirty environments. We talk career, trucks, and trucker pride in this one.

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.thetruckingnetwork.ca

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 episode song is "Souls Run Free" by musician Chris Wilkinson off his Harmony Hills album. You can learn more about Chris and his music on our musician profile.

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 Testing with Ontario Truck Driving School

People often think that truck driving schools are only for the general public wanting training to get a career started. The true fact is that training facilities such as Ontario Truck Driving School offer corporate training for retraining, pre-hire road tests, and much more. We talk about those services in this episode of the podcast. You can learn more at www.otds.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