The Trucking Podcast

Once again, a great conversation with Dan, the tax man. Dan Organ is a personal friend. He’s also my go-to guy for tax preparation and has been for 24 years. I’m glad to have him in my corner. We spent some time catching up and discussing several topics. The ins and outs of trucking for ... Read more

I’ve done some crazy things in my tucking life. Bull hauling and oversize loads would be among them. But going into Manhattan with well over a dozen other trucks to deliver into Madison Square Garden was absolutely insane… the first time. Also, I’ve started a new project, and I’m hoping you’ll give it a shot.

In this episode, I have a great conversation with Dean and Robert, to pros from DAT. These guys are pros at what they do. They’re also entertaining to listen to. NOTE: Full disclosure here. I do have an affiliate relationship with DAT. When you subscribe to one of their products through The Trucking Podcast links, ... Read more

In this episode, we will be talking with Dan Organ, my go-to tax guy for nearly 25 years. Dan and I did a lot of catching up and talked about taxes and our favorite binge-worthy shows on Amazon, Netflix, and other platforms. To contact Dan, just follow any of the options on his website, DrakeTaxService.com. ... Read more

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve always been the most satisfied by serving specific trucking niches. that’s what this episode is all about.

Today’s discussion is about breakdowns while hauling brokered freight. I’m not thinking flat tires, broken airlines, or another issue that could get you an hour behind. Instead, what happens when you blow a turbocharger or some major component failure that will take a week or two to have repaired? I was able to connect with ... Read more

If You’ve followed us for any length of time at The Trucking Podcast, you already know we are big fans of older semi trucks. We’ve written and talked about them many times. The question remains can you book loads with older trucks? Are brokers willing to put their freight on your older truck? This may ... Read more

Take another look at the question, ARE FREE LOAD BOARDS WORTH IT? A better question would be are they worth your time and effort? Can you find a good truckload at a competitive rate on a free load board? I’m not talking about subscription services with a free trial. I’m talking about no cost, free ... Read more

Years ago, I was dispatched a load that my employer booked through a large carrier. I was 350 miles from home on a Friday morning. That load was my ticket to dinner with the family. BUT NO! That load of scrap-paper bales was already on a trailer. Somehow, the weight of the scrap and the ... Read more

Seriously, this is the last episode of the show as you know it, The Trucking Podcast. The show will continue under the new name, Trucking After Hours. We hope you’ll join us there.