Truck Around and Find Out - TAFO

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are back with a new episode of TAFO! This episode the guys are going over the Deer on the roadways and all the different things you can do to avoid deer collisions and keep your trucks rolling. We’ve got some fun stories of wildlife and some stats for deer collisions on the roadways.

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We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

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Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Sources

1.     State Farm Newsroom: 20 Years of Animal Collision Data (2026 report) — https://newsroom.statefarm.com/animal-collision-data-driver-safety/

2.     State Farm Simple Insights: How likely are you to have an animal collision — https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/auto-and-vehicles/how-likely-are-you-to-have-an-animal-collision

3.     IIHS: Deer season means animal strike season on the roads (HLDI 2006–18) — https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/deer-season-means-animal-strike-season-on-the-roads

4.     IIHS Fatality Facts: Collisions with fixed objects and animals (2024 data) — https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/fatality-statistics/detail/collisions-with-fixed-objects-and-animals

5.     AAA Foundation: Animal-related Crashes, Injuries, and Deaths in the US, 2020–2024 — https://aaafoundation.org/research/animal-related-crashes-injuries-and-deaths-in-the-united-states-2020-2024/

6.     Current Biology (Cunningham et al., 2022): Permanent DST would reduce deer-vehicle collisions — https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(22)01615-3

7.     UW News summary of DST/deer study — https://www.washington.edu/news/2022/11/02/deer-vehicle-dst/

8.     Colorado State Patrol wildlife crash data 2021–2025 (via Kiowa County Press) — https://kiowacountypress.net/content/colorado-state-patrol-sees-annual-increases-wildlife-crashes

9.     Colorado State Patrol: Colorado wildlife is on the move — https://csp.colorado.gov/press-release/colorado-wildlife-is-on-the-move-and-crossing-roadways

10.  Post Independent: 7,500+ animals killed on CO highways in 2025 (CDOT roadkill + crash dashboard data) — https://www.postindependent.com/news/colorado-highways-animals-roadkill/

11.  CDOT: Wildlife on the Move — https://www.codot.gov/programs/environmental/wildlife/wildlife_on_the_move

12.  CDOT/ECO-resolutions: SH-9 Wildlife Mitigation Monitoring (CDOT-2021-01) — https://bluevalleyranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SH9-Wildlife-Monitoring-Year-5-Progress-Report.pdf

13.  ECO-resolutions: SH-9 Wildlife Crossings Research — https://eco-resolutions.com/state-highway-9-wildlife-crossings-research/

14.  The Gazette (Sept 28, 2026): I-25 South Gap projects reduce wildlife collisions by 91% — https://gazette.com/2026/09/28/cdot-i-25-south-gap-projects-reduce-wildlife-collisions-by-91/

15.  Fleet Maintenance (2023): How much deer collision damage costs fleets — https://www.fleetmaintenance.com/in-the-bay/article/53058139/how-much-deer-collision-damage-costs-fleets

16.  eCFR 49 CFR 390.5: Definitions (Accident, Disabling damage, Fatality) — https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-390/subpart-A/section-390.5

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new episode of TAFO! Keith is breaking down the New Peterbilt Engine System and how they will affect emissions and prices. Ryan Is going over the Flood and Peterson Symposium and and his topic of Weed in the Workplace, and how the marijuana devices and products are being designed to be hidden. The guys are also going over some findings from the Safety Blitz in the U.S. are going over some of the crazy violations that were found. 

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We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new episode of TAFO! The guys are going over some Colorado road updates regarding I-70, the Flood and Peterson Symposium, and 2028 Peterbilts. The guys are also giving an update on some scams going around demanding your money for services they didn’t do! Keep an eye out for these false charges! 

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO!Keith and Red Beard are here to give some light on the Red Dyed Diesel fuel break introduced last week by the Trump Administration. This is a very convoluted topic in the industry and has a lot of unknowns as of right now. Be very cautious using this fuel as the IRA may not take kindly to it. For more information check out this article! 

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/aiming-fuel-costs-trump-opens-tax-exempt-red-dye-diesel-rcna601748

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We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with a new episode bringing you some updates on all things trucking. Keith is giving some personal updates and some dangerous tree trimming. Ryan is going over his weekend of cleaning out his parent’s house and how much stuff got put into a 30 foot dumpster. The guys are also breaking down the CMCA Annual Conference and how the attitudes were not as excited due to the sorry state of the industry. The guys are also going over some pros and cons of AI in this trucking industry, it was a huge topic at the CMCA Conference but how can it be utilized? How does it compare to an expert in those “what if” situations.

The guys also discuss some of the issues surrounding diesel fuel such as shortages, tax reliefs, and the US keeping it all in the states and not getting sent to other countries and how all these situations will can affect the costs and benefits for American trucking.

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We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with with a new episode with some interesting topics! The huge new fuel hauler exception and what you need to know! You can check out our in depth video on DOT University on YouTube. The guys are talking about the Colorado Motor Carriers Convention in Aspen, Colorado.  There is also a new record for diesel prices in California, big shock. Ryan and Keith compare trucks and what their different fuel types mean for them.

Check your Company’s safety standing: 

https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

Fuel Hauler Exception Explained:

https://youtu.be/IEA1nidA2Hs?si=Z8gC1-ua0Z_4FC0z

Fuel Hauler Exception Wavier: 

https://www.cvsaemergencydeclarations.org/declarations

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with with a new episode with a couple of fun and crazy topics to go over and a couple videos to react to!

Keith is going over a new Peterbilt truck that will be a game changer for a big part of the trucking industry.

Ryan has an expected MOTUS update…it’s still a dumpster fire. Nothing has changed and the site is still broken. Thanks government!

The guys are also going over an inspection report that came in from someone looking for a DataQ challenge. Is the challenge justified? Or is it a lost cause?

Keith also brought up a huge TAFO topic that is coming October 1st. Make sure you listen to the end because this could affect the whole nation!

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back and going over some Peterbilt updates regarding the factory in Denton, Texas that Keith had the privilege of touring early last week.

Front Range Compliance has its drug and Alcohol renewal coming up and now is the time to get signed up if your company needs a solid program that works for your business needs give us a call and we can get you a trusted Drug and Alcohol program!

The illegal CDL holders are back at it again with the false licenses and putting you and your loved ones in danger being behind the wheel of a large vehicle. Border patrol did a sweeping arrest on multiple states, mainly Arizona. These arrests are keeping untrained drivers out of the trucks so we can keep our roads a safe as possible.

The guys are also discussing the new Freedom Haulers initiative and going a bit more into the details of what this new programs brings to our veterans and roadways. 

Freedom Haulers Website: 

https://freedomhaulers.dot.gov/

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We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Keith are back with our 1 year anniversary episode! We want to start the series of Transportation Jobs in the industry of trucking and we want to showcase the many different aspects of careers that influence and shape the transportation industry in America.  

We welcome back a returning guest Eric Zurbrigen, to kick of this new series! Eric has an extensive past dealing with trucking companies as an Insurance Specialist for 15 years at Flood and Peterson based in Greeley, Colorado. Eric has seen all sides of this business dealing with hundreds of clients on both sides of the spectrum. Eric is full of stories and past experiences that highlight the trucking industry’s different sides and aspects. 

Reach out to Eric for insurance: 

Flood and Peterson - 970-356-0123 - Ask for Eric 

https://floodpeterson.com/

Long Meadows Event Center - 

https://longmeadoweventcenter.com/

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

dotuiniversity.org 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of TAFO! Ryan and Redbeard are coming to you with a new episode! These two are talking training programs, the International Driver of Excellence Award Winner, the 2026 North America Road check results, and some Front Range Compliance Services updates. 

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!

We want to hear from You! Let us know what kind of topics you'd like to hear Ryan and Keith talk about, whether it's clarifications on rules and regulations or a ongoing topic you would like to see more information on! TAFO wants to bring the best and most useful info to people who are in this business while making it as fun and enjoyable as possible. So reach out to us at [email protected] to make any requests or ask any questions!

Check out the Freedom Haulers Video:

https://youtu.be/5iTB_I4MocI?si=dqDiDOY-Fbt1Ck41

Youtube Channels and contact Info

Keith - 970-691-3877

https://www.youtube.com/@RockyMountainPeterbilts

[email protected]

Ryan - 

https://www.youtube.com/@d.o.t.university1422

[email protected]

Ryan and Keith are dedicated to safety and keeping the people both on and off the road up to date on any current events that effect this business and the transportation industry as a whole!