Ice Pick Bandit Is Getting Brazen. This last victim marks the 15th semi truck with flat tires. Thats right, the ice pick bandit is back. Seems Georgia is his favorite place to attack. Once again, an unaware trucker had his tires destroyed while sleeping on an off ramp on Interstate 75 in Georgia. The Ice…
Trapped Inside A Semi-Truck Rollover. Have you ever rolled a semi-truck over? According to most drivers, it is a violent experience. We sat down with James Pittman and talked about his experience. James was driving on the back roads of South Dakota. All was going well till it happened. James Rolled his tractor and trailer…
OOIDA Interview Speed Limiters Is It Happening. Wow, we sat down at the Louisville Truck Show, with George O'Connor from the OOIDA. We asked him about the speed limiters. His answers are ones you have to hear. We also talked about autonomous semi trucks. Does the OOIDA or the Owner Operators Independent Association support or…
Electric Semi Makers Are Wacky. Recently a man on YouTube showed a video of a Tesla Semi Truck. He showed how the Tesla was beating diesel trucks up Donner Pass. Boy oh boy, the Tesla sure flew up that hill. I was amazed, for a short time. Then I remembered something. I had seen this…
Truckers Avoid These Truckers Avoid These States For Fines. Would you like to know which states have the heaviest fines? Truck Drivers should avoid speeding in these states. Some states are worse than other. We have the top ten states that have the heaviest fines for truckers. Tune in to TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Trucker Had…
Bad Lease Purchases What To Know. Have you ever leased to own a semi truck? Did you get a title? Did you get to the end of the lease? Was it a nightmare? These questions and more are the FMCSA looking to hear about. Write to TalkCDL trucking Podcast at Troy@TalkCDL.com and tell us about…
Top 20 Carriers to Work For. Are you working for a top 20 carrier? Check out this weeks episode and find out if you are. We have a list, voted by drivers who they say are the best. From Dry Van to Flatbed to Reefer, we got the scoop for you. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Top…
Trucker Might Get Fed Up. Would you be upset if someone tried to control you? You bet your sweet KitKat you would. The latest from the FMCSA is, they plan to proceed with speed limiters. This does nutmeat they have decided to go though with a plan to slow truckers down. It does however mean…
10 "Did You Know" Driving Tips. Look, we know you know how to drive. After all you are professional, right? We have compiled a list for those that are great drivers but want to learn a little more. From Yellow lights to Head on collisions, these tips will make you more alert. 10 "Did You…
Little Johnny The Trucker. Did little Johnny become a trucker? Well he just might have. Tune in this week and hear about little Johnny and his antics. Autonomous Truck Could Backfire on Trucking Companies Driverless trucks are coming to a trucking company near you. It could effect the carriers in the opposite way they expect…
Black Ice 5 Deadliest States. Have you driven on black ice? If you have then you know you should not be on the roads if black ice is present. Sometimes called "clear ice", black ice can fool the best drivers out there. It is the cause of many accidents including deaths every year. Black Ice…
The Big Lie In Trucking. What is the big lie? Well, let's put it this way, the current big lie is, Autonomous trucks will always nee a driver. Thats according to the latest news. It has been said that "driverless trucks" will be running Americas roads by the end of 2024. That is why I…