The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

This episode is part two as we continue to look at the Young Leaders Group and how they are promoting the trucking industry to the youth of today. Bruce and Matt talk about what can be done in the industry and how they can best reach young people and show off opportunities available in the industry. You can learn more at www.pmtc.ca

This episode is sponsored by RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com and Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com

The tune of the week is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.com

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce chats with Matt Richardson and Joanna Mendonca on why they got involved in the industry as young people and the opportunities available in the industry for those wanting a career in transportation. We often think it is just truck driving jobs available but there are many jobs available in insurance and other parts of the industry. You can learn more at www.pmtc.ca

This episode is sponsored by the Rear View Mirror at www.rearviewmirror.ca and Fleet-Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com

The tune of the week is Racing Superstar from the Danny Thompson Band off their album Small Town Blues. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce talks about the importance have a good company culture an as driver what you should look for in a carrier when looking for a job. How important is safety, security, and equipment in your career and how much of a part does it play in your success. Find out what information you need to watch for as a truck driver and how it can best take your career forward.

Sponsors for this episode includes Challenger Motor Freight Inc at www.challenger.com and DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca

The tune of the week is by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce chats with safety manager Al Holbrook of Canada Building Materials (CBM) and what it takes to have a great career driving concrete trucks. Find out what is required to get into one of the top jobs in the industry and how you can be part of this growing fleet. You can learn more about CBM at www.stmaryscement.com

Sponsors for this episode include Ontario Truck Driving School at www.otds.com and Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker

Music is supplied by Trio Avenue with their song Tracks of my Tears off their album Avenue to Great Music. You can learn more about the band at www.trioavenue.com

Mentioned is the Trucking Cartoon store www.truckingcartoons.com or www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce chats with industry veteran G. Ray Gomph who is trying to organize a recognized organization to represent owner operators, drivers, and small business owners in the trucking industry. The two talk about what that organization may look like and the reason for taking on such an instrumental task.

Sponsors for this episode include TruckRight at www.truckright.com and RS2000 tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com

Music includes Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more at www.thomaswade.com

Mentioned in this episode is Trucking For a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com and Trucking Cartoon store www.truckingcartoons.com or www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce talks about the importance of knowing your loads and options for when your business gets to the point that you are scrambling to stay alive. Bruce talks about the driver that took a load to make money for his business that now has ended his career.

This episode is sponsored by Fleet Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com and The Rear View Mirror at www.rearviewmirror.ca

Music for this episode is White Line Blues by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can buy their music at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce chats with Special Olympic organizer Tammy Blackwell and what's new with the convoy that helps raise money for special needs athletes. The convoy has two locations each and has been a leader in raising awareness and funds for this very important cause. You can learn more about the Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca

This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight which you can find more information at www.challenger.com and DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca

Music for this episode is by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

Mentions include Trucking for a Cure - www.truckingforacure.com

About the Show

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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce discusses the challenges of being a professional driver on long weekends and how to handle the issues of traffic and days where places are closed. The Tune of the Week is by the Killin' Time Band with their song 3 Day Weekend off their album titled the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com Learn more the Smart Trucker Seminar on September 12th, 2017 at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker and Trucking for a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com

About the Show 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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

If you have ever smelt burning brakes going down a mountain or seen someone use an emergency ramp then you will understand the importance of this episode. Bruce offers techniques on how to handle mountain driving and avoid situations that may cause you serious harm. Music for this episode is supplied by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles from their album titled the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com and Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker

About the Show 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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce offers techniques on how to battle road rage during the summer months when the whole world seems to be travelling. Learn how you can keep cool on the roads in this busy time of year. Tune of the Week is Racing Superstar by the Danny Thompson Band off their Small Town Blues album. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com Mentioned in this episode is the Smart Trucker Seminar on September 12, 2017 which you can register for at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker . Also mentioned is the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca and Trucking For a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com

About the Show 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 Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com, ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab