The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

Old School Trucking at the Clifford Truck Show

Bruce recaps the Clifford Truck Show that reached ten this year featuring some of the oldest trucks in the Country. He takes a look at some cool trucks from the past in places like cabover alley and gives an overview of the event general. The show is put on by The Great Lakes Truck Club and you can learn more at https://www.greatlakestruckclub.com/truck-show

Check out the video on the cool trucks of Clifford 2019

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 Chrome Supply Warehouse offering custom parts for trucks and many specials for truckers. You can learn more at www.chromesupplywarehouse.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.

Events Calendar- August 2019

Athens Truck Show - Athens ON-August 16-17, 2019

Chrome Supply Warehouse Trucker Event- August 24, 2019 - www.chromesupplywarehouse.com

Big Rig Nationals - August 24th, 2019 - http://www.sttracewaypark.com

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.thetruck(ngnetworkevents.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

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 While Acting with Jeffrey Ford

Bruce chats with car hauler / trucker Jeffrey Ford who also acts in films during his off time. ford recently had the lead role in a film called The Last Dime and we talk about his career behind the wheel and in front of the camera. You can learn more about the film The Last Dime at http://www.thelastdime.com/index.html

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.thetruckingnetwork.ca

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

Meet the DriverCheck Client Support Team

DriverCheck has grown in operations over the years and now has over 200 employees. Bruce decided to meet the team on a recent visit and interviewed members of the Client Support team while he drew their caricatures. Now that's unique! 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

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

Running Team with Groupe Trans West

Team operations aren't for everyone but Groupe Trans West has found a system that works and is expanding their operation in Mississuaga Ontario. Bruce chats with recruiter Mike Hahn about the opportunities for teams and the benefits of running for a carrier like Trans West. If you're a team operation you won't want to miss this interview. You can learn more about Trans West 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 of the Week-PMG Crate Truck

This week's featured truck is a cool custom truck from the Honda Indy. 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

Safety with Rick Blatter

Bruce chats with safety advocate Rick Blatter about his 3-7-15 second rule for staying alive on the highway. Learn why Rick is so passionate about road safety and why this rule is important for everyone to learn. You can learn more about the rule at www.rickblatter.com or www.3715rule.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

What's New for August 2019

Host Bruce Outridge talks about some of the exciting changes and content coming up on the podcast for the month of August. Find out who will be on the show this month and what changes are being made on the podcast. We are featuring two band profiles with Head On Entertainment and Chris Wilkinson this month. Learn about our profile bands of the month and much more at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com

This episode is sponsored by Trans West Transportation looking for quality team operations to operate from Toronto Ontario to the Western United States. You can learn more at www.groupetranswest.com

This episode is also sponsored by DriverCheck offering medical programs to help employee health and safety. Learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca

Our song for this episode is "Smile" 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

Carrier to Training School with Kim Richardson

Bruce chats with Kim Richardson of Transrep and the TTSAO about the recent opening of Challenger's Truck Training Academy which launched in June 2019. Richardson explains why this may be a new way of carriers attracting people to their teams for the future. You can learn about the new school at https://challengertraining.ca

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

The music for this episode is "Home" by Trio Avenue off their album Avenue to Great Music. Trio Avenue is our Profile Band for July and you can learn more about them at www.trioavenue.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

Gearing up for a Fall Job Fair with Naveen Nav of The Trucking Network

Bruce chats with Naveen Nav of the Trucking Network about their upcoming job fair happening on September 21st, 2019. Will they give away cash prizes and what can drivers expect at the event when they attend. You can learn all about the Trucking Network job fairs 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

Accepting the Challenge with Tammy Blackwell of Truck Convoy for Special Olympics

Bruce chats with Tammy Blackwell organizer of the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics on the goals for convoy for 2019 as they celebrate 15 years as a convoy and 50 years for the Special Olympics. Let's help this passionate organizer make 2019 the best year ever!. You can learn more about the convoy at www.truckconvoy.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.