The Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), established by the FMCSA and maintained by their Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), allows motor carriers and individual drivers to purchase their driving records which contains the most recent 5 years of crash data and the most recent 3 years of roadside inspection data, including serious safety violations. Motor carriers may request PSP records only for the purpose of conducting pre-employment screening and only with the drivers written consent. The PSP record only contains MCMIS inspection and crash information that is uploaded to MCMIS by FMCSA federal staff and state partners (law enforcement). But as in the case of the truck driver DAC report, how does a driver go about having false information removed from their PSP record? Commercial truck drivers may obtain their PSP record either through the pre-employment screening program (PSP) or via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website. But which way is best? And what assurance do drivers have that inaccurate violations will be removed? Special guest, Rickey Gooch of the Legal Benefits Group joins us as we discuss the many issues raised by the CSA and DataQ System and the rights that CMV drivers have pertaining to the accuracy of their FMCSAs PSP record.

FMCSA | Pre-Employment Screening Program | PSP violations | Rickey Gooch | truck driver PSP record

As trucking regulations become more focused on medical issues such as sleep apnea and the body mass index (BMI), truck drivers are now needing to pay better attention to their heath. Regardless of the lifestyle that truckers face, better health can be accomplished but both professional driver and motor carrier must play a responsible role. Special guest, Jeff Clark has been in trucking for 30 years and is a member of the Driver Health Council with the Trucking Solutions Group. Having faced his own health problems while driving over the road, he is now an avid runner, completing eight marathons and believes that the truck driver health issues in the industry can be solved with drivers and motor carriers working together. He has been featured in Road King, Truckers News, Challenge, Landline, and Runner’s World magazines and currently writes a monthly health column for Truckers News Magazine. We will take a look at the importance of truck driver health and what you can do to protect your CDL over impending truck driver health regulations.

truck driver health | sleep apnea | body mass index | jeff clark | trucking solutions group

Keeping medical appointments to maintain good health, both physical and mental, can prove to be very difficult for the professional truck driver living life on the road. Buck Black, MSW, LCSW, LCAC is a licensed health therapist specializing in helping truckers maintain a good and positive mental health, with Anger, Stress, and Relationships being the primary focus of his private practice, Trucker Therapy. By developing a unique session program for truckers, using the phone, SKYPE and email services, he helps truck drivers on a daily basis to cope with the many health issues that come with the truckers lifestyle including the feeliing of isolation, stress and depression. His practice is located in Lafayette, Indiana with the Heartland Clinic and his professional status is verified by Psychology Today. We will discuss truck driver health and how Mr. Black is able to bring the help to the professional truck driver living life on the road.

truck driver health | Buck Black | health therapist | trucker therapy | trucking health

The Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011 proposes to raise the amount of the surety bond from $10,000 to $100,000 with the reasoning being that the increase would combat against fraudulent freight broker business. Our special guest, Dan Metully of Transport Watch and co-owner of TFI Logistics, Inc., believes it will put more good brokers than bad, out of business. Also joining the conversation is James Lamb, President of the Association of Independent Property Brokers & Agents and Richard Wilson, regulatory expert with Trans Products & Trans Services. Good or bad idea? Well debate it.

freight broker | surety bond | dan metully | transport watch | transportation fraud

Having attended the recent MCSAC/FMCSA meeting and listening to the recommendations from the Medical Review Board on sleep apnea, Richard Wilson, safety and compliance expert, and Todd Dills, senior editor for Overdrive Magazine, joins us as our guests. Using Facebook and Twitter to provide "live coverage" of the meeting to thousands of professional truck drivers, our guests will discuss what took place and how social media is providing drivers the opportunity to have their voices heard at MCSAC meetings, even without being present. Discussion also included EOBRs and harassment issues and the long-haul trucking pilot project.

MCSAC meeting | Richard Wilson | Todd Dills | sleep apnea | EOBR

Every day in the United States, 2,300 people are reported missing and professional truckers are no exception. Because of their mobility, truck drivers are much more difficult for law enforcement to locate, even with the GPS technology used within the trucking industry. Special guests, Kari Fisher and Hal Kiah, founders of The Missing Truck Driver Alert Network are working to change that. Together, they are using the power of social media, currently through FaceBook, to launch this newest tool in assisting law enforcement, family members and the trucking industry as a whole, to help find missing truck drivers and to unite an industry to come together in helping their own.

social media | missing truck driver | missing truck driver alert network | Kari Fisher | Hal Kiah

Every year, thousands of truck drivers are injured on the job, yet motor carriers and their insurance companies rarely pay injured truckers the workers’ compensation benefits they are owed. Attorney, Charles Buchanan has practiced personal injury and workers compensation law for 37 years and is host of Hurt Trucker, the official personal injury and workers compensation site for truckers. Graduating with top honors from the law school of the University of Missouri, Mr. Buchanan has the highest rating (AV Preeminent) for ethics and legal ability given by Martindale Hubbell, which is the most prominent attorney rating service. Representing injured truck drivers for over 30 years, he joins us as our special guest to discuss the legal rights of truck drivers, pertaining to personal injury and workers comp laws. Open lines to take your calls.

Charles Buchanan | truckers rights | personal injury | workers compensation | hurt trucker laws

Tony Justice is a second-generation truck driver and in 2002 was endorsed by NASCAR legends, Rusty Wallace and Roger Penski, of which his album "Rockin Rusty" was recorded. His most recent album, "On The Road" was recently released and is available at all Pilot Travel Centers nationwide, with the title track written by country superstar, Kenny Chesney and legendary songwriter, Kim Williams. His song, "Bring Daddy Home" was written in support of the U.S. military service personnel and their families and has received radio play. Now, Tony Justice has been invited to perform at the 2012 Pre-Grammy Awards Party in Hollywood, California in February. Tony joins us as our special guest to discuss his long, struggling road from professional truck driver to upcoming Nashville recording artist.

Tony Justice | On The Road | Kenny Chesney | Grammy Awards | NASCAR

Regulatory expert, Richard Wilson of Trans Products Trans Services returns as our guest to discuss the FMCSAs newest hours of service rules that will take effect July 1, 2013. Having recently attended the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Subcommittee Meeting in Alexandria, Virginia, Mr. Wilson will also bring us up-to-date on current and possible new mandates concerning future sleep apnea testing and regulations for truck drivers.

Richard Wilson | Trans Products | truck drivers | sleep apnea | hours of service rule

For our final show of 2011, Lynsay Caylor joins us as our special guest to disuss her role as the Social Media Marketing Manager for the Pilot Travel Centers. Working to increase the transparency of the company, well discuss how social media is used to build relationships between her company, its employees and with Americas professional truck drivers, making the Pilot/FlyingJ Travel Centers one of the nations most successful truck stop chains.

Lynsay Caylor | Pilot Travel Centers | Flying J | truck stop | social media

Kylla Leeburg is co-founder of the Truckers Against Human Trafficking organization and author of My Life Crazy. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book details her missionary work from 1996 to 1998, while living among Salvadoran gang members. My Life Crazy is the story of how a young, blonde American women, existing on the streets ruled by the two most powerful gangs in El Salvador, was able to form a friendship between two completely different worlds and how her own personal convictions and experiences led to her co-founding of Truckers Against Trafficking.

truckers against trafficking | Kylla Leeburg | Salvadoran gangs | El Salvador | human trafficking

The truck owner-operator emerged from the 1930s Motor Carrier Acts exclusion of agricultural commodities from rate and lane regulation. Leaving this deregulated transportation submarket wide open, it was the perfect opportunity for small business owners to invest in early trucks, thus opening the door for trucking owner operator business. By the 1960s, when Overdrive Magazine was founded, many opportunities for owner-operators had become limited. Through the next 60 years, the magazine played a key part in advocating for enhanced hauling freedom in its early days. After deregulation, Overdrive became more focused on operator business management as leased truck drivers became more prominent within the trucking industry. From Overdrive Magazine, our special guests are Lucinda Coulter, Managing Editor and Todd Dills, Senior Editor. Lucinda is the head editor behind Overdrive Retro where she has curated items from the past 50 years of trucking news coverage, features, ads and more. Todd is also host of the Overdrive Online Channel 19 blog and for the 50th-anniversary issue wrote the "Breaking Free" history of the owner-operator business in trucking, and Overdrives part in helping shape the model through the years. Join us for a look back through the history of the truck owner operator and a discussion of current trucking owner operator issues with Overdrive editors in the year of the magazines 50th anniversary.

overdrive magazine | trucking history | owner operator | trucking news | truck owner operator

David Hancock, CEO with Hodyon, Inc., manufacturer of the Dynasys APU, discusses the benefits to the ownership of an Auxiliary Power Unit. As anti-idling laws and environmental protection regulations become more prevalent, Hodyon, a two-time award winner for growth, has taken the lead within the APU industry by producing energy-efficient products and systems that reduce the magnitude of climate change and assisting professional truck drivers and trucking fleet owners with an anti-idling alternative.

David Hancock | Hodyon | Dynasys APU | anti-idling | truckiing

Dan Metully of Transport Watch joins us as our special guest to explain how his company is working to fight back against fraud in the transportation industry, as well as promoting your companys good name and reputation. Transportwatch.com is dedicated to promoting and protecting those companies who operate with honesty and integrity, as well as exposing those who ruin the reputation of others by dealing in identity theft, double brokering, fuel advance schemes and other fraudulent work ethics. Whether you operate a trucking company or as a freight broker, joining the Transport Watch community will take your ability to verify your potential business partners to a new level, and provide a powerful, effective tool to help you protect your companys reputation and revenue.

Dan Metully | transport watch | fraud in transportation | freight broker fraud | trucking fraud

Dont tell Fred Schaffner of The American Driver that you cant change legislation, because hes done it. Fred is responsible for the removal of the two hour limit parking signs from the Virgina rest areas. He recently attended the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting in Arlington, VA in order to make comments and address concerns of professional drivers. The major topics of discussion during the committee and sub-committee meetings were EOBRS and the cross border trucking agreement. As our special guest, he will share his thoughts and insights regarding the content of the discussions,specifically the impact on American trucking jobs, as well as his comments during the public session.

Fred Schaffner | American driver | Motor Carrier Safety | EOBR | cross border trucking

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Old Dominion Freight for removing a driver from his driving duties, after he admitted to fears of an alcoholism relapse. The EEOC has stated that the driver is a "qualified individual with a disability under ADA, who can perform the essential functions of a driving position." While we applaud the driver for handling his problem with professional responsibility, why should the motor carrier be punished for their responsibility to highway and public safety? Where does the defintion of "Disability" end? Should sleep apnea be considered a disability? What about drug use? Should these be labeld as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act? Every year, nearly 11,000 people are killed by a drunk driver, formulating out to be one person every 50 minutes. The EEOC proudly proclaims that they, "Enforce federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, including disability and retaliation discrimination." Yet, they ignore the retaliation measures used against truck drivers via the DAC report. Is not "Safety First" the motto this year for the trucking industry? Is Old Dominion Freight in the wrong, or is this another example of the Federal Government spiralling out of control?

EEOC | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | Old Dominion Freight | lawsuit | alcoholism

Regulatory expert, Richard Wilson discusses the MCSAC meeting recently held in Washington, D.C., on the NAFTA cross border trucking agreement. The Teamsters and Public Citizen have filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration seeking to block the program. Well take an insider look at the NAFTA Mexico agreement and why Mexican carriers are saying that they do not want American or Domiciled carriers in Mexico.

NAFTA | Trucking | Cross Border | Mexico | Richard Wilson

Truck stop electrification (TSE), examined in-depth in the August 2011 edition of Overdrive magazine, is one way to avoid truck idling and get comfortable in your rig during rest periods. As a handful of companies are slowly adding electrified parking spots in installations on major interstates, others remain leery of hosting electrification providers and are taking a wait-and-see attitude. Is the electrification industry regaining momentum? Find out what you can expect for the future of TSE with our guest, Overdrive Senior Editor, Max Kvidera, on this broadcast of Truth About Trucking "Live".

truck stop electrification | overdrive magazine | Max Kvidera | TSE | electrification providers

In this age of technology, with instant messaging and the ability to connect and communicate around the globe within a matter of seconds, social media has become a primary source of interactive dialogue for both business and personal strategies. One industry that is still considered to be following behind on the use of social media, is the trucking industry. Although there has been a jump of 13% since 2009, still, 44% of trucking companies report that they do not use any form of social media within their business strategies. As a business owner, when you look at the overall missed market potential, the numbers are amazing: Facebook - Over 750 million users Twitter - Over 300 million users LinkedIn - Over 1 million users YouTube - Over 2 Billion views a day Landon Middleton is a highly sought after internet marketing expert that leverages the iSocial Academy expertise and secrets of social media for his clients in the trucking industry, and is founder of Ultimate Marketing Solutions. He is currently creating and managing social media campaigns for clients all across the country. As a guest speaker at the upcoming truck driver convention, he joins us as our special guest to give an insight into how the trucking industry can harness the power of social media.

trucking social media | Landon Middleton | SEO expert | social media | guarantee 1st page ranking

With states strapped for cash and communities hit hard by the current economic situation, trucking companies and drivers are finding themselves being ticketed for petty violations that have nothing to do with safety. Has the CSA always been about generating cash for the states? Truck drivers have reported being cited by law enforcement officers during roadside inspections for not retrieving their eLogs fast enough. One driver, stopped at a DOT scale, could not hear the officers instructions, so he unbuckled his seat belt to lean out the window to hear better. The officer then told him to pull around the lot for an inspection and after doing so, was given a ticket for not wearing his seat belt. The recent government shutdown in Minnesota has left the state hurting even more financially and drivers are reporting that law enforcement are hitting truckers hard for any kind of petty violation they can conjure up. Are state law enforcement agencies abusing the CSA? Was the CSA really about safety or a way to abuse truck drivers and motor carriers by using them as a big cash cow for generating badly needed revenue? PLUS! Listen in to learn how you can win a FREE Dynasys APU for your truck! Allen will tell you how . . .

trucking | CSA | truck driver safety | cash cow | law enforcement

Whatever happened to the camaraderie that once existed among professional truck drivers? Is there a lack of self respect within the trucking industry between drivers and does this carry over into the public image of truckers? Toby Bogard is a veteran long-haul truck driver and author of "On The Big Road" and "Semi-Aware." As a professional driver, Toby joins us as our special guest to discuss how trucking has changed, the problems brought about by these changes and what can be done to bring professionalism back to the professional truck driver and to return to the days when Americas truckers were known as the Knights of the Road.

toby bogard | professional truck driver | truck driving | ebook On The Big Road | ebook Semi-Aware

Truck drivers 70 hour work week HOS 14 hour rule Outsourcing of truck driving jobs NAFTA EOBRs, APU systems, pay for detention time Whatever the trucking issue, join Allen and Donna as they sit down for the first Truth About Trucking "LIVE" Roundtable to discuss anything and everything about trucking. So . . . whats on your mind?

trucking hos rule | EOBR | apu system | truck driving jobs | nafta

United States and Mexico Transportation Secretaries Ray LaHood and Dionisio Pérez-Jácome signed the three-year memorandum for the cross border trucking deal on July 6th, 2011based on an earlier agreement in March by Presidents Barack Obama and Felipe Calderón. So what does this really mean for the American truck driver and the security of the United States? Jami Jones, is the Senior Editor of LandLine Magazine, the official publication of the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), and a 20-year plus veteran journalist who has worked in the trucking media for over a decade. Jami joins us as our special guest to discuss what impact truckers could face under the recently signed NAFTA cross border trucking agreement, and what it means for the U. S. trucking industry.

cross border trucking | NAFTA | Jami Jones | Landline Magazine | OOIDA

The FMCSA is looking toward the future of safety through their 2011-2016 Strategic Plan; a five year plan designed to raise the safety bar within the U.S. trucking industry. Rich Wilson, Safety & Regulatory Manager, Consultant & Trainer with Trans Products & Trans Services, returns as our special guest to discuss the FMCSA Strategic Plan, what it means to the professional truck driver and most importantly, how drivers can become individually involved in the FMCSA regulatory decision-making process by sharing their voice through the Governmental social media sites.

truckers | strategic plan | fmcsa strategic plan | fmcsa regulations | rich wilson

Truck driver, Ed Webb learned first-hand how states are increasing their attention to the testing of sleep apnea. After being woke up by an Indiana state trooper when he heard snoring coming from the truck, he found himself being audited by the State of Indiana. With his story featured in the June, 2011 issue of Trucker News Magazine, Ed joins us as our special guest. It is no secret that truck drivers around the country are working actively to achieve better health through all manner of activities, from adopting exercise regimes to connecting on online social networks with others engaged in similar pursuits. From the regulatory side of the truck driver health issue, attention to specific conditions continues to increase at the state level just as new federal programs to scrutinize the doctors giving DOT physicals, as well as doing away with the driver medical card as we know it, draws closer to implementation. Truckers News senior editors, Max Kvidera and Todd Dills examined the issues in this months "Medically Certified" cover story and return as our guests to discuss truck drivers medical certification regulations at both the federal and state levels and how stricter DOT medical examinations will be placing drivers under more scrutiny.

truck driver health | sleep apnea testing | truckers news | dot medical regulations | dot physicals

On May 11th, 2011 the trucking industry came together in Washington D.C. as supporters gathered for the official announcement of the re-introducing of Jason’s Law, H.R. 1803, given by Congressman Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.). For the first half of the show, Congressman Tonko will bring us up to date on this important issue, and then Hope Rivenburg will be joining us for open discussion and advise on what we can all do in the continual effort to pass Jasons Law and ensure more safe and secure parking for our nations truck drivers.

Congressman Paul Tonko | Hope Rivenburg | Jasons Law | trucking | truck parking

Has NAFTA been beneficial for Mexico and has it really been a good thing for her citizens? Will opening the U.S. to cross border trucking help the people of Mexico and the U.S. to build a better life as the media and governments claims? What are the benefits of NAFTA for truck drivers from both sides of the border? Our special guests are Professor William Arrocha of the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California. An expert in U.S.- Mexico relations, he teaches courses in international political economy, international relations, comparative politics (US, Canada and Mexico) and trade policy. He also assisted in the drafting of the North American Free Trade Agreement, pursuant to the Provisions of Article 1904. Joining us from Mexico City, Mexico is Diego Delgado González, a documentary film director and co-director at Totora Films and a graduate in Licenciatura, Communications from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. As a producer, cameraman and correspondent in Mexico City at IPS Inter Press Service, he knows first-hand of the quality of life experienced by the Mexican people. Well take you inside Mexico City and the NAFTA Cross Border Agreement and report on who is really benefiting from NAFTA and who is not.

NAFTA | cross border trucking | Professor William Arrocha | Diego Delgado Gonzalez | NAFTA benefits

Joining us are Dr. Walter Gutowski who is a specialist in Chiropractic Applied Kinesiology with a 27 year career in health and natural healing, and James S. McCormack, founder of Trucking Careers of America. James is a ten year veteran as a career advisor and job placement specialist for OTR truckers nationwide, as well as an advocate for improving truck driver health and their quality of life. Studies have shown that truck drivers have increased health risks and it is widely believed that the majority of these health issues are job related. Many truck drivers use various types of stimulants to increase energy and stamina to stay awake, and other aids to help fall asleep. These kinds of stimulants and aids can not only be expensive, but dangerous as well. Our guests will explain why AgeLOC Vitality is an excellent alternative. Unlike many products currently on the market, ageLOC Vitality is not designed to provide a quick fix or boost. Instead, it is formulated to raise and maintain a persons baseline energy level for a sustained increase in overall vitality. As some trucking companies are beginning to take an active approach towards improving the health of drivers, such as in drivers wellness programs, AgeLOC has shown to improve physical and mental performance, as well as revitalizing the overall loss of energy that often is related to health issues associated with the hardships placed on the professional truck driver. A percentage of proceeds from ageLOC Vitality go to Nourish The Children, a program that feeds more than 91,000 needy children worldwide each day.

ageloc vitality | truck driver health | Dr Walter Gutowski DC | James McCormack | applied kinesiology

Recently, in a Tennessee rest area, truckers became the latest victims of robbery. Special guest, Carolyn Magner is Contributing Editor for Randall Reilly Publishing and is popularly known for her monthly column in Truckers News, "Im Just Sayn". In the April 2011 issue of Truckers News Magazine, she reports on the growing problem of crime against truckers and what drivers can do to protect themselves. From firearms to mace to tire thumpers, we will discuss the various options available for truckers security and self-protection and the precautions to take while living life on the road.

truckers news | crime against truckers | crime | truck drivers | Carolyn Magner

Our special guests, Ethan Garber, CEO and Mike Fielden, President and COO of IdleAir will join us to discuss various ways to reduce truck idling through the use of TSE, an acronym for Truck Stop Electrification. IdleAir provides truck drivers and fleets an alternative to idling their engines while parked, without compromising their health, safety, comfort and conveniences. Truth About Trucking "LIVE" takes a look at the NEW IdleAir.

IdleAir | Ethan Garber | Mike Fielden | truck idling | Truck Stop Electrification

Special guest, Jon Osburne is an ex-military chief paramedic and former long haul truck driver. He currently travels through-out the U.S. in the MeRV (Medical Resource Vehicle) providing health education and screenings for over the road truckers. The MeRV is equipped to offer medical screening for blood pressure, pulse rate, blood sugar readings, A1C testing and sleep apnea testing. As the lifestyle of the professional truck driver complicates health issues, a major goal for the MeRV mobile is to provide medical education on HTN, diabetes, diabetes prevention, stroke prevention, smoking cessation, diet and exercise.

Jon Osburne | MeRV | medical resource vehicle | truck driver health | health education

Government bureaucracy continues to slam the American truck driver and the U. S. trucking industry with on-going regulations and fees. From speed limiters, HOS rule changes, EOBRs, carbon based emission control, the CSA, sleep apnea testings and the NAFTA Mexico agreement, have trucking regulations gone too far? As the FMCSA looks to pick up the tab for EOBRs to be placed on all Mexican trucks, U. S. companies and owner operators are left to fend for themselves. Allen opens up the lines for an open topic forum while asking the question . . . are regulations destroying the American trucker?

trucking | truck driver | regulations | trucking regulations | fmcsa

Our special guest, Eddie Gichuhi ran over the road for seven years before earning his degree in software engineering. Seeing the struggles faced by drivers, he set out to build and design the ultimate bookkeeping service for small to medium sized truck fleets, business owners, owner-operators and company truck drivers. As founder of Trip Sheet Central, he developed a proven framework that truck business owners can use to manage their businesses and grow in strength and profit. If youre serious about having your own successful trucking business, you will not want to miss this show.

Eddie Gichuhi | Trip Sheet Central | trucking business | bookkeeping services | profitable trucking

The trucking industry has seen many changes over the last 50 years and Overdrive Magazine has led the way in trucking news from the very beginning. Lucinda Coulter is managing editor of Overdrive and joins us as our special guest. From issues with truck parking, the changing face of truck stops and the once shared brotherhood of truckers, well take you down a nostalgic trip through fifty years of trucking.

trucking news | overdrive magazine | Lucinda Coulter | trucking issues | trucking magazine

Allowing Mexican trucks to operate through out the United States will cost thousands of American drivers to lose their jobs. Mexican trucks are unsafe and will wreak havoc on U. S. public roads and highways. Mexican truck drivers will not comply with the high safety standards of the United States and by fully opening the U. S. border to Mexicos trucks, we are opening the flood gate to incoming drug traffickers and a higher profile for criminal activity. These are just a few of many of thousands of comments by drivers across America voicing their concerns over new NAFTA negotiations which would open the U. S. border to Mexican trucks. What is the truth when it comes to the NAFTA and Mexico agreement? Do these statements hold up against documented facts or are they simply a measurement to fear of the unknown?

nafta | mexican trucks | safety | mexico crime | nafta mexico

Will the CSA lead to a real driver shortage and ultimately create a pay increase for truck drivers? Are you experiencing the roadside inspections and other reported consequences from the CSA implementation? Could the trucking industry actually see a shortage of drivers or has the problem always been a driver pay shortage? Allen is joined by special guest, Todd Dills, Senior Editor for Truckers News Magazine, to discuss the January, 2011 edition which examines the CSA, the truck driver shortage and the potential for a wage increase for truck drivers. What do you think, drivers? Is the potential of a driver pay increase proving to be real or is it trucking as usual? Open lines to take your calls.

CSA | truck driver pay | truck driver shortage | Todd Dills | truckers news

With the CSA and the impending hours of service change, there is a new mandate on the horizon for the trucking industry. The NHTSA has begun the rulemaking procedure to make speed limiters mandatory on all heavy-duty trucks, with the set speed being 68 MPH. The move is being pushed heavily by the ATA, Road Safe America and nine major motor carriers. By governing all trucks to 68 MPH, will this improve safety or is this a way for the major carriers to level the playing field for the hiring of drivers in this new CSA environment?

speed limiters | NHTSA | trucking | trucks | CSA

As truck drivers gear up for the new hours of service proposal by the FMCSA, the trucking industry is wasting no time in voicing their disapproval. Our special guest, Richard Wilson, regulatory manager for Trans Products & Tran Services, a motor carrier and safety compliance company, will give us a run down on what the proposed change in the HOS rule could mean for drivers and the industry.

fmcsa | hours of service | HOS proposal | Richard Wilson | Trans Products

Our focus will be on the problems faced by truck drivers today and how certain trucking companies are working on solutions toward the betterment of drivers. Special guest, Grace Epting, of Diamond Transportation System , a 100% owner operator company, will discuss how her company continues to attract qualified drivers in todays transportation climate. Diamond Transportation System is setting a new standard for the industry by having always focused on truck drivers needs and offering special services that have assisted their drivers toward a successful career.

quality drivers | trucking | diamond transportation system | Grace Epting | owner operators

Hope Rivenburg joins us in the first segment for an update discussion on the recent New York State rest area closings protest which was covered by four major TV news stations. Afterwards, Sky Williamson and Dee De Santis of Free Tony the Tiger joins us as we look at the true story of Tony the truck stop tiger, and the push by thousands to move him to a more appropriate habitat.

tony the truck stop tiger | tony the tiger | tiger | habitat | rest area closing

Todd Dills, Senior Editor of Overdrive and Truckers News magazines, returns as our guest for a special report on the FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program and how the PSP could shift the balance of power from the carrier to the truck driver. Every driver should be ordering their PSP right now. Only 10% of the nations truck drivers have purchased the report thus far, and our guest will explain why this could prove to be a huge mistake.

Todd Dills | FMCSA | pre-employment screening program | PSP | truck drivers

Dr. Randolph Rosarion is a 17 year practicing physician and veteran DOT Medical Examiner. Examining several hundred truck drivers per year from his Sands Point Medical Rehab practice in Elmhurst, N.Y., he will set the record straight on the qualifications needed to pass the DOT medical exam for truck drivers with diabetes. The FMCSA regulations and the Diabetes Medical Waiver will also be discussed, concerning truck drivers with insulin controlled diabetes. Other topics will include blood pressure, sleep apnea, vision, hearing and those conditions which will disqualify a person from operating a CMV. Open lines to take your calls.

truck driver | diabetes | insulin diabetes | diabetes medical waiver | Randolph Rosarion

Kylla Leeburg of Chapter 61 Ministries returns as our guest to give updates on the work being done to fight back against the human trafficking crisis. Along with the help of the Truckers Against Trafficking organization, truck drivers are becoming more aware and alert of this serious crime and continue to be the biggest help in the rescue of trafficking victims.

human trafficking | truck drivers | truckers | kylla leeburg | chapter 61 ministries

Thousands of OTR drivers love what they do for a living. Knowing how the industry works will assist newcomers to long haul trucking in making a successful career out of trucking. Allen discusses what he considers to be the seven biggest mistakes by CDL students and new drivers.

cdl | trucking | long haul | drivers mistakes | cdl students

Leasing a truck and starting your own trucking business is an important decision to make. What should you look for in a lease? How do you know you are getting the best deal that is right for you? Joe Hoovestol of Lone Mountain Truck Leasing is our special guest as we discuss the in and outs of successful truck leasing.

trucking | truck lease | truck leasing | owner operator | Joe Hoovestol

The September 2010 issue of Truckers News Magazine takes an in-depth investigative look into the rising problem of cargo theft within the trucking industry. Our special guests: Todd Dills, Senior Editor of Overdrive & Truckers News Magazine,along with Max Kvidera, Senior Editor of Randall-Reilly Publishing. With trucking cargo theft hitting an all-time high, well discuss the problem as well as the solution.

trucking | cargo theft | Todd Dills | Max Kvidera | truckers news

For the first part of the show, Allen welcomes Mike Garcia of diesel treatment dot com to discuss the new fuel additive - XTREME Fuel Treatment. Allen tested this product and will reveal the results. Also joining us will be CEO/President, John Winterholler of Syntek Global. In the 2nd segment, well take a look at the pros and cons of having all truck drivers paid by the hour, instead of CPM, per load or other means. By what pay do truckers really prefer? Stay with cents-per-mile or would having all drivers pay at an hourly rate work for the millions of professional truck drivers who keep America moving?

truck drivers pay | hourly | cents per mile | Mike Garcia | xtreme fuel treatment

Songwriters David Ayers and Barry Allen, along with Hope Rivenburg and Richie Acosta are our special guests as we discuss the release of the new music CD, "When the Big Rigs Dont Roll" by Allen & Ayers Productions. Callers can win a FREE CD with our Q&A contest. A fun, uplifting broadcast highlighting the songs on the CD and the stories behind them. On how you can help, please visit the Jasons Law Fund.

trucking music cd | big rigs | david ayers | barry allen | Jasons Law song

Special guest: Rickey Gooch of Prepaid Legal Services. How serious is the FMCSAs CSA 2010 for truck drivers and trucking companies? While many truckers and trucking companies have taken a "wait and see" attitude, Rickey Gooch continues to address the seriousness of this new safety initiative. Join the discussion as we take a more in-depth look into the CSA 2010 and why he sees it as the most serious law to ever hit the trucking industry, with the intentions of the FMCSA being to "absolutely remove drivers from the industry." He is also the host of the website: Justice for Truckers

csa 2010 | rickey gooch | prepaid legal | fmcsa | truck drivers

Are trucking companies "Green" or "Greedy?" Many states are enforcing a No Idle law for trucks, while many carriers are imposing their own no idling policies. They are all pushing the Smart Way EPA philosophy, but are they ignoring the health dangers and risk that truckers face due to the No Idle Law?

no idle | no idling | truck drivers | trucking companies | smart way epa

Special Guest: Attorney Paul Taylor of the Truckers Justice Center. Truck drivers who refuse to violate HOS rules or to operate the CMV in a way that would violate a Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Regulation are protected from any kind of retaliation by the trucking company, under the STAA, 49 U.S.C. Section 31105, and are encouraged to report any such retaliation to the FMCSA or to OSHA. Mr. Taylor will answer your questions concerning your rights as a truck driver under OSHA and how he can help when your rights have been violated.

forced dispatch | truck drivers | truckers justice center | osha | trucking company

Truck drivers will soon be seeing a new music CD
filled with songs that focus on today’s trucking issues.   Issues such
as the DAC report, the high cost of diesel fuel and the general life of a
trucker and the challenges they face.  Not since the days of Red Sovine
and C. W. McCall, has there been a true-blooded music CD generated for
the men and women of trucking.  Songwriters David
Ayers and Barry Allen
are about to change all of that.

Having swept the internet with their smash hit, “When the Big
Rigs Don’t Roll “, the CD of the same title is expected to be
released within the following weeks.  With John
Johnson performing the vocals, David and Barry wanted to put
together a new, all original CD that would honor our nation’s
truckers and shed light on the work and struggles that they
endure on a daily basis.  The talented songwriters,having won numerous
awards, “When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll” has been played at rallies in
Washington, D.C., New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Florida and
all across the USA and has been featured on CNN , Fox
News , Cox News papers and internationally and
is still broadcast through out the trucking industry .  
Top Nashville music executives have referred to the song as an “Anthem
comparable to the late, great hit “CONVOY ” by C. W.
McCall.”

One of the songs on the CD will be, “Say a Prayer for Jason “,
a song dedicated to slain truck driver, Jason
Rivenburg and in support of Jason’s Law , bill H.
R. 2156.  Listeners of the Truth About Trucking “LIVE” talk radio show
had the opportunity to hear, for the first time anywhere, this moving
musical melody, paying tribute to one of trucking’s fallen.  The show
aired live on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 and Truth About Trucking
“LIVE” was given exclusive permission by Allen
& Ayers Productions to share a few of the songs on the soon to
be released trucking CD.  “Say a Prayer for Jason” and “The
Trucking Brand” were two of the songs broadcast live for the first
time and can only be heard on Truth About Trucking “LIVE.”

The show, “The Truck Driver Shortage Fabrication “, also
provided an update on Jason’s Law as explained to Truth About Trucking,
LLC by Mr. Todd Kohr , a staff member on the Highway
and Transit Sub Committee :  A perfect timing for “Say a Prayer
for Jason” to be heard.  This broadcast focused on how current CDL
training procedures, CSA 2010 and cross border trucking all relate and
help to create the so-called truck driver shortage .  As
one of our most listened to shows to date, listeners were able to hear
for the first time, “Say a Prayer for Jason” and were advised
about the news of the upcoming CD.

Since the 1970’s, truckers have not had a music
CD produced and dedicated solely for them . . . I would say
that it’s about time.  We’ll keep you posted on the release date and
remember . . . you heard it here first!

Keep on Truckin’

Allen Smith

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Open line discussion of how CDL training, CSA 2010 and Cross Border Trucking relates to the trucking industry reports of a massive truck driver shortage in the United States. Also, for the first time anywhere, hear the debut of the song dedicated to Jason Rivenburg, in support of Jason's Law: "A Prayer for Jason" - ONLY on Truth About Trucking "LIVE."

truck driver shortage | cdl training | csa 2010 | cross border trucking | trucking

Open discussion on current trucking news and issues. Topics include: Jazzy Jordan's run across America and Jason's Law call to action. Also, you will not believe what some trucking companies are forcing drivers to do ... all because of the California Clean Energy Program. Unbelievable!

trucking news | trucking issues | jazzy jordan | jasons law | california clean energy

Reports are showing that there is currently a truck driver shortage of 20,000 drivers in the United States, with that figure growing to 114,000 by the year 2014. What is the real truth behind the truck driver shortage? 72,000 drivers lost their jobs in 2008 alone, yet presently they cannot fill 20,000 positions? Open discussion on the real facts about the driver shortage myth. Other topics will include problems with the current state of truck driver training and opening the Mexican border.

truck driver shortage | truck driver | mexican border | truck driver training | driver shortage myth

The NTSB, FMCSA and the ATA are all pushing for sleep apnea testing for truck drivers. According to media coverage, truck driver fatigue is a major issue and required testing for sleep apnea will help combat the problem. Allen exposes the real truth behind what could be the biggest deception ever perpetrated against the professional trucker.

sleep apnea | truck driver fatigue | fmcsa | ata | deception

Recent fatal accidents involving truck drivers of an older age have been making the headline news. Safety advocates and attorneys are, once again, calling for a mandatory retirement age of 65 for truckers. Should professional truck drivers be required by law to retire at 65? Could this safety matter erupt into an age discrimination issue?

truck drivers | mandatory retirement | truckers | retire 65 | age discrimination

Allen takes the top 40 questions and discusses the 40 answers concerning the FMCSA safety initiative: CSA 2010. Special 2 hour broadcast.

csa 2010 | CSA 2010 | questions | answers | fmcsa

Years ago it was being said that the truck owner operator was a dying breed, yet ... the entrepreneurial spirit of these independent contractors live on. Allen pays tribute to the on-going spirit of the trucking owner operator and the struggles faced by these warriors of the road.

truck | owner operator | trucking | contractor | road warriors

The FMSCA has now decided not to fully implement the new safety initiative, CSA 2010 until 2011. Even though the program is still months away, truck drivers are already feeling the effects of CSA 2010. The question still remains ... what future effect will CSA 2010 have on our professional truckers? Other topics will include the driver shortage issue and drivers classified as unskilled labor. Co-host Barry Szczucki joins Allen for open lines.

fmsca | csa 2010 | truck drivers | effects | truckers 2011

Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna is serving a 15 year prison sentence for defending himself against an al-Qaida terrorist while serving his country in Iraq. Scott and Vicki Behenna have been working to free their son based on expert testimony that corroborated Lt. Behenna’s self defense details of the attack. Allen discusses the details about this American Hero and what you can do to help free Michael Benenna

michael behenna | military law | iraq | army ranger | scott and vicki behenna

Open phone lines for whatever trucking topic is on your mind. Allen looks at the recent Mid America Trucking Show and Jazzy Jordan running across America for truckers, featuring the new Jazzy song performed by Jan McCarter. Surprise call-in from "Jazzy" Jordan!

trucking | trucking topics | jazzy jordan | mid america trucking show | Jan McCarter

What is happening in today's world of trucking? CDL training? CSA2010? NAFTA? Cheap freight? What about the good side of trucking? The phone lines are opened for the callers to decide what they want to talk about on this episode of Trucking Topics Open Discussion.

trucking topics | trucking | csa 2010 | nafta | cdl training

How safe is the truck driver 14 hours of service rule? Truckers can work 70 hour work weeks with trucking companies, shippers and receivers showing little regard to the safety and health of the drivers. With the current HOS rules for drivers, many local truck drivers can easily be up for 20 or more hours at a time. Is the trucking industry really concerned with safety or is it nothing more than greed? Barry Szczucki co-hosts.

truckers | hours of service | 14 hour rule | HOS rules | trucking safety

Cargo theft is on the rise as truckers find themselves targets of highway robberies. As the global economic crisis worsens, truckloads containing $487 million of goods were stolen in the U.S. in 2009, a 67% increase from the previous year. Allen Smith and Barry Szczucki takes a look at the rising factors of crime against truckers and what measures can be taken to protect yourself from highway hijackers.

crime against truckers | highway theft | cargo theft | freight robberies | freight hijackers

Congressman Paul Tonko (D) N.Y., is our special guest as we discuss the importance of passing House Bill H.R.2156. Better known as Jasons Law, this bill will provide safe and secure parking for our nations truck drivers. Congressman Tonko will bring us up to date on this important issue that is so vital to the safety of all truckers.

Paul Tonko | Congressman | Jasons Law | H R 2156 | safe parking

Human trafficking is America's modern day slavery. Men, women and children are being bought and sold in the United States and abroad and has become a $32 billion industry worldwide. Kylla Leeburg, of Chapter 61 Ministries is our special guest, as we look at this horrific crime and how truckers are being called to action to help rescue the victims of Human Trafficking in America.

human trafficking | chapter 61 | truckers against trafficking | kylla leeburg | human trafficking in america

The Florida High Speed Rail proposal, Private Public Partnerships, fiscal irresponsibility and the selling off of America. Former Orange County mayoral candidate and transportation activist, Sally Baptiste returns as our special guest to discuss the Governmental waste of your tax dollars and her role in the September, 2009 Tea Party movement in Washington, D.C. Barry Szczucki co-hosts.

sally baptiste | florida high speed rail | tea party | florida transportation | transportation

The FMCSA is considering changing the hours of service for truck drivers back to the former 10-8 rule. Good idea, or are truck drivers better off with the current 11-10 hour log book regulation? Allen, along with co-host Barry Szczucki will be taking your calls.

FMCSA | hours of service | truck drivers | log book | hours of service change

Are you a CDL student, graduate or even experienced truck driver unable to find a truck driving job? Allen welcomes James McCormack to the show. As founder of Trucking Careers of America, they are dedicated to working for you and not for the trucking companies. Never a fee for their services, Mr. McCormack will take your questions and explain how Trucking Careers of America can get you hired and back in the driver seat. You will NOT want to MISS this show!

James McCormack | trucking careers of america | truck driving jobs | truck driving employment | cdl student graduate

In 1999, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declared Road Rage the most pressing traffic safety problem facing America. Allen looks at this driver behavior, its often deadly consequences and offers tips on preventing, as well as surviving a trucking Road Rage encounter.

trucking | road rage | driver | rage | road rage tips

Allen opens up 2010 with an open discussion of the hottest trucking topics in the news today: CSA2010, the DAC Report abuse, the closing of Arrow Trucking, upcoming Government Regulations and more. Anything and everything that YOU want to talk about relating to the most important issues facing the trucking industry. Mike Rone of RMR Consultants is scheduled to call in to discuss the csa2010 issue. Open discussion on Truth About Trucking "LIVE."

rmr consultants | mike rone | CSA2010 | csa 2010 | trucking regulations

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Everything you need to know about the DAC Report . . .

Good Luck,

Allen

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For the final show of 2009, Allen welcomes special guest, Bobby Flaherty, Jr. Recipient of the Trucking Hero Awards: Knight of the Road and the Highway Angel Award. Bobby shares his story of how he saved the life of a child in July, 2006 during his time as a car hauler, and is still recovering from his injuries. A story of bravery, courage, unselfishness and heroism, join Allen for this special Holiday broadcast.

trucking hero | highway angel award | bobby flaherty | knight of the road | truck heroism

Does the trucking industry have the morals and ethics it takes to correct the problems with truck driver training? Will the industry step up and stop the harassment and abuse of female CDL trainees? Donna Smith hosts with special guest, Trucker Desiree to discuss solutions to the truck driving training practices. Trucker Desiree had a major role in the first Dan Rather Reports TV show, " Queen of the Road" which sent the trucking industry rocking.

truck driver training | truck driving training | CDL trucking solutions | trucker desiree | Tom Hansen

Truth About Trucking "LIVE" opens up the phone lines to discuss the controversy within the trucking industry from the recent Dan Rather Reports interview with lady driver, TruckerDesiree. 32 year trucking veteran, Aubrey Allen Smith fights back to expose the real scams of over the road trucking.

trucking industry | dan rather | dan rather reports | trucker desiree | trucking scams

With premium costs spiraling upwards and no end in sight, health care is a big concern for truckers and the trucking industry as well. Join hosts Allen Smith and Barry Szczucki, with special guest Mike Johnston, for an in-depth look into possible solutions to reforming health care.

trucking | truckers | health care reform | barry szczucki | mike johnston

Opening Mexico's border and allowing their trucks to run through our 48 states could prove disastrous for the American driver. Most companies and organizations write that they are against this plan, but are they really? Or is this a plan that has been secretly building in the background for years? With a combined driving experience of 65 years, Allen and co-host Barry Szczucki takes a look at what opening the Mexican border could do to the American trucker. Special guest: Daniel Audet of http://www.thetruckstar.com

trucking | mexican border | mexico | american driver | mexican trucks

In todays economy, many people are looking at professional truck driving as a possible career. Their first stop? CDL truck driver training school. Before heading to the nearest CDL school, Allen discusses what every new CDL student needs to know before making the move to OTR trucking.

truck driving | cdl truck driver training | cdl training | cdl school | otr trucking

Barry Szczucki, the Green Guru, returns with a 2nd part follow up show on life outside of trucking. When not driving, Barry offers advice and knowledge in organic gardening and energy saving tips. In this broadcast, he will be discussing how to make your own compost/fertilizer, what you can plant right now, no matter where you live and of course, looking forward to taking your calls.

organic gardening | make your own compost | trucking | barry szczucki | green guru

No doubt, many truckers are passionate about their trucks. But what do they do when they are not trucking? Hobbies, relaxation or recreation ... what do truckers do for other passions? Co-host Barry Szczucki, aka The Green Guru, shares his knowledge and expertise on his passion for organic gardening and how you can literally turn your yard into a produce stand, cutting your grocery bill by hundreds of dollars! His much anticipated web site: Rely on Yourself is set to go "live" today, 7-26-09 and this episode of The Trucker Sunday Show looks at one truckers passion outside of trucking.

organic gardening | trucking | barry szczucki | the green guru | green freedom

It's time to bring change to the way the DAC report is used against our professional truck drivers. False reports by trucking companies and DAC's refusal to investigate fairly and according to law, has ruined many truck drivers' careers. Join Allen as he shares stories he has received from truckers about the abuse of the DAC system, and learn how you can help by signing the petition: Stop False DAC Reporting

DAC | dac report | truck drivers | truckers | false dac report

Allen looks at one of transportation's most intriguing mysteries: What happened to aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart? After 72 years, we still do not know what really happened back on July 2nd, 1937 when she and navigator, Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific ocean. Many theories exist, but will we ever really know what happened?

amelia earhart | fred noonan | transportation | mysteries | aviation

What can you do if ever faced with an abusive situation at your workplace? What steps can you take to protect your rights as an employee and to insure that the correct procedures are followed so action is taken against the abuser? Just because trucking is far different than the average workplace, you still have rights and you do not have to accept any abuse or harassment by the trucking company, trainer or anyone else within the industry. How to deal with workplace harassment ... Allen continues the discussion ...

workplace | abuse | harassment | trucking | industry

Truth About Trucking looks at the hostile work environment within the trucking industry. From the bullying and criminal assaults targeting students and drivers, this area of trucking continues to go unreported. NOT ANYMORE! With a wide range of special guests, we will reveal and discuss the motives AND solutions to one of Trucking's dirty little secrets.

trucking | hostile environment | workplace bullying | drivers training | work hostile environments

Introductory commentary by Allen Smith concerning bullying and harassment within the trucking industry. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series, setting the stage for our in-depth look into the hostility many truck driving students, male and female, are facing from driver trainers and the trucking companies that employ them.

truck driving students | trucking companies | driver trainers | bullying | harassment

More and more truckers are discovering the benefits of "Smart Phones" - iPhone, Blackberry and the T-Mobile G1. Allen looks at the trucking technology that is making life on the road easier for our OTR drivers. Special guests: Damien from http://smartunion.wordpress.com/ and Mark Pritchard of http://markinark.spaces.live.com/

trucking | technology | smart phones | iphone | trucking technology

Jason's Law, otherwise known as Bill H.R. 2156, was introduced on April 28th, 2009 and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Bill, named after truck driver, Jason Rivenburg of Fultonham, NY, who was found fatally wounded in his truck, would implement a pilot program to establish safe truck parking facilities. We will discuss this Bill in depth and propose what you can do to help its passing. Jason's uncle, Timothy Hardendorf is scheduled to call in.

jasons law | HR 2156 | Jason Rivengurg | trucking parking | safety

With the safety of truck drivers becoming an important issue today, are Constitutional Rights being violated by not allowing professional CDL truck drivers to carry a firearm in the truck with them? Even with a concealed weapon permit, honored by most states, why are our truckers not allowed the right to defend themselves if faced with a life and death situation? Allen opens up the lines for discussion about this very HOT topic!

concealed weapon permit | cdl truck driver | concealed weapon | truckers | truck driver safety

When freight forwarding giant, DHL from their Atlanta, GA office, pulled out of the U.S. they called Jack Martin for help in training. Owner of A1 Freight Broker Training. Jack Martin is the recognized leader and returns as our special guest. Discussing how to build your own customer base, the importance of checking credit and the outlook of freight and factors for the new incoming truck driver, we'll take a look, once again, at how you can be a more successful owner operator with your own freight broker business.

jack martin | dhl | owner operator | a1 freight broker training | truck driver

Since its conception in 1993 and implementation in 1994, NAFTA has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs for U.S. workers. Although U.S. domestic exports to its NAFTA partners have increased, NAFTA has led to job losses in all 50 states. Allen and co-host Barry Szczucki, takes a hard look at NAFTA and its future effects on the U.S. trucking industry.

NAFTA | trucking | lost | jobs | trucking industry

Joel Harvey is the founder of the Kool Rig System - the World's first Hybrid Solar Powered Heating and Air Conditioning System for truckers. The Kool Rig system provides the driver quiet, clean and comfortable climate control and reduces the need for fossil fuel, making it the cleanest and greenest unit available in the trucking industry today. Based out of Eugene, Oregon, Truth About Trucking "LIVE" welcomes Mr. Harvey to the show.

joel harvey | green energy | hybrid | trucking | kool rig

Jeffrey Caldwell, Chief of Communications-VDOT is our special guest. Truck drivers stopping for the Federal mandatory 10 hour break in the state of Virginia rest areas are being woke up after two hours by law enforcement officials and are told that they have to move. Allen looks at this hot topic as the state plans on closing major rest areas and why law enforcement is actually breaking the law when they force weary drivers to move on.

truck drivers | trucking | virginia | vdot | federal law

Are you wanting to become a truck owner operator and considering the trucking companies lease purchase program? Have you been told you can make $100,000 plus per year as an owner operator? No credit check, no money down, own your own truck through one of the trucking lease purchase programs? 30+ year trucking veteran and 14 year Owner Operator, Allen Smith explains the facts about truck ownership through lease purchase and wants you to fully understand the Federal Truth in Leasing Law.

trucking | owner operator | lease purchase | trucking companies | truth in leasing law

You've gone to the CDL school, made it through the course, have your CDL in hand...and nobody will hire you. Trucking companies want experience, but if nobody will hire you, how do you get the experience? You were "pre-hired" and "guaranteed" a job, but that turned out to be false also. Welcome back to Allen Smith's Truth About Trucking and come join in the conversation as Allen looks at the current state of the economy and what it means for students and recent CDL graduates. Ken Bons of Eagle Training Services, Inc., is scheduled to call in.

trucking | truck driving jobs | truck driving | cdl | school

Allen features the pre-launch of co-host Barry Szczucki's website: http://www.relyonyourself.com - a site that will be "Dedicated to helping people to achieve energy, health and food independence in an urban environment."

rely on yourself | urban environment | barry szczucki | health | energy independence

With OPEC constantly manipulating the oil market in an effort to drive up prices, the trucking industry needs a reliable and affordable source of energy to power the big rigs down the highway. Truth About Trucking “LIVE” welcomes special guest expert, Chet Szczucki. Chet received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Rider University and works professionally in the area of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control for both Industrial and Municipal applications. He has presented works on Biosolids processing and enhancement of methane production at Water Environment Federation conferences around the country including the annual national WEFTEC conference. Having recently returned from China and with decades of hands on experience, Chet will be providing his expertise and opinion about the future of Biofuels. Join Allen, along with executive producer Barry Szczucki, for an in depth look into the role Biofuels are going to play in the future of the trucking industry.

trucking | biofuels | opec | energy source | chet szczucki

Should employees have the right to form a union? The Employee Free Choice Act would allow workers, not corporations, to choose whether and how they want to form a union. Special guests: People's Weekly World Labor Editor, John Wojcik, Employment Law Attorney Eric Meyer and 15 year trucking veteran, Damien, as Truth About Trucking "LIVE" sets the stage for a showdown debate!

employee free choice act | union | debate | eric meyer | john wojcik

The Cap and Trade Program is a Governmental program to trade carbon emissions for dollars to the Federal Government. Are the politicians wanting to save the Planet...or just trying to clean out our wallets? Join Allen and Co-Host, Barry Szczucki as they kick off the first of a regular Truth About Trucking "LIVE" series - The Trucker Sunday Show!

trucker | cap and trade | emission control | trucker show | trucking show

How serious is harassment against female truck drivers? From trucking companies and male driver trainers, you just may be surprised to hear how some companies and drivers are treating many of our women in trucking. Join Allen and Donna, along with special guest, Trucker Desiree, as they blow the lid off of one of trucking's dirty little secrets. Other topics will include the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposal for tighter emission and air quality control, certain to effect many owner operators across the country. With other special guests scheduled to appear, be sure to tune in for this 2 Hour Special as Truth About Trucking "LIVE" goes "Green" and talks about what others choose to ignore.

Trucker Desiree | female drivers | harrassment | carb | women truckers