60 http://americanrigradio.com en 2008 Write Up The Road Publishing Trucking Timothy Brady We are a unique mix of informational, motivational, and entertaining podcasts created specifically for the American Trucker. We talk about the things you think about while making the long haul. Whether you're an over-the-road veteran or newly employed in the trucking industry, our purpose is to inform you about, and offer a deeper insight into, your business. We're American Rig Radio--Giving Truckers Something to Think About. We are a unique mix of informational, motivational, and entertaining podcasts created specifically for the American Trucker. We talk about the things you think about while making the long haul. Whether you're an over-the-road veteran or newly employed in the trucking industry, our purpose is to inform you about, and offer a deeper insight into, your business. We're American Rig Radio--Giving Truckers Something to Think About. Timothy Brady t.d.brady@writeuptheroad.com no Timothy Brady July 3, 2008 News in Review Welcome to News in Review, featured by American Rig Radio, providing you with articles and information so you have something to think about. This time, we’ll check on what Maverick USA chairman and CEO Steve Williams told Congress in testimony last week; how some farmers in the Brownsville, Texas area are coping with the fuel crisis; some thoughts from the president of the Truckload Carriers Association; the ATA says the tonnage index has crept up a tiny amount; a book that came out three years ago is making waves again; the trucking industry slump is affecting many other businesses; from Truck dot net online, the Eye-Catching Truck of the Month Feature Celebrates Its First Anniversary and the Roemer Report for July says America has got to start renewing its infrastructure – now. We’ll wrap with the Truckin’ Trivia feature. no no Welcome to News in Review, featured by American Rig Radio, providing you with articles and information so you have something to think about. This time, we'll check on what Maverick USA chairman and CEO Steve Williams told Congress in testimony last week; how some farmers in the Brownsville, Texas area are coping with the fuel crisis; some thoughts from the president of the Truckload Carriers Association; the ATA says the tonnage index has crept up a tiny amount; a book that came out three years ago is making waves again; the trucking industry slump is affecting many other businesses; from Truck dot net online, the Eye-Catching Truck of the Month Feature Celebrates Its First Anniversary and the Roemer Report for July says America has got to start renewing its infrastructure – now. We'll wrap with the Truckin' Trivia feature. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/7-3-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:57:32 GMT 00:08:35 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Awesome Trucker July 2008 Not Just a Witness Sometimes a life-changing incident takes place with few witnesses, let alone someone to help. On an April day last year, out in the lonely high desert country of New Mexico, an enraged man was trying to kill his pregnant girlfriend by running her down with his pickup truck. Against all odds, there were not only witnesses, but Good Samaritans to help. Ronnie Greene of Regina, New Mexico, and his co-driver were heading for Albuquerque, driving for A. Passmore & Sons. Near Española, on US 84, they saw a pregnant woman run over by a pickup truck. Greene, a former paramedic and firefighter, stopped his rig and ran to her, helping her get to her feet and start walking towards his truck. As Greene was talking to her, the pickup turned and headed back again, heading straight for the woman and him. Thinking quickly, Greene pushed her into the narrow space between his truck cab and the trailer, protecting her with his own body. Three more times the pickup, now a deadly weapon, came roaring towards them. On the last pass, the pickup driver hit… no no Not Just a Witness Sometimes a life-changing incident takes place with few witnesses, let alone someone to help. On an April day last year, out in the lonely high desert country of New Mexico, an enraged man was trying to kill his pregnant girlfriend by running her down with his pickup truck. Against all odds, there were not only witnesses, but Good Samaritans to help. Ronnie Greene of Regina, New Mexico, and his co-driver were heading for Albuquerque, driving for A. Passmore & Sons. Near Española, on US 84, they saw a pregnant woman run over by a pickup truck. Greene, a former paramedic and firefighter, stopped his rig and ran to her, helping her get to her feet and start walking towards his truck. As Greene was talking to her, the pickup turned and headed back again, heading straight for the woman and him. Thinking quickly, Greene pushed her into the narrow space between his truck cab and the trailer, protecting her with his own body. Three more times the pickup, now a deadly weapon, came roaring towards them. On the last pass, the pickup driver hit… http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/07_08_GYHH_Highway_Hero_Ronnie_Greene.mp3 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:18:37 GMT 00:08:25 Trucking hero, knights of the road, goodyear tire and rubber company, goodyear highway hero, highway safety,owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, sma Timothy Brady June 26, 2008 News in Review Hello and welcome to News in Review, the quick report on what’s happening beyond the windshield for the trucking industry. On to the News in Review. This time we’ll look at how a vote by the Los Angeles City Council could affect the entire trucking industry, applications for help in reducing idling for Wisconsin drivers and small motor carriers available July 1, Montgomery County in Maryland is trying to move parked trucks out of the neighborhood, Fleet Owner magazine reports a major risk management insurance firm is starting a program that promises lower rates for safer fleets, opening more roads in North Carolina to 53 foot trailers met editorial opposition in The News and Observer of Raleigh; on the other coast, Cascade Sierra Solutions may have a way to help your truck get better fuel mileage, and finally, the July Roemer Report says the frustration with high diesel prices is truly world-wide.... no no Hello and welcome to News in Review, the quick report on what's happening beyond the windshield for the trucking industry. On to the News in Review. This time we'll look at how a vote by the Los Angeles City Council could affect the entire trucking industry, applications for help in reducing idling for Wisconsin drivers and small motor carriers available July 1, Montgomery County in Maryland is trying to move parked trucks out of the neighborhood, Fleet Owner magazine reports a major risk management insurance firm is starting a program that promises lower rates for safer fleets, opening more roads in North Carolina to 53 foot trailers met editorial opposition in The News and Observer of Raleigh; on the other coast, Cascade Sierra Solutions may have a way to help your truck get better fuel mileage, and finally, the July Roemer Report says the frustration with high diesel prices is truly world-wide.... http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/6-26-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:01:09 GMT 00:08:24 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady News in Review June 19, 2008 Get your ears on for News in Review. This time we’ll check stories on supply and demand, Con-Way Freight is 25 years old, Layover.com reported an interesting statistic, the driver shortage isn’t over but fewer companies are actively recruiting, hybrid cars, yes; hybrid trucks, maybe; the strike in Spain makes labor problems plain; no more cats under the hood and the Aussies are striking – but announcing it ahead of time so consumers can stock up. First, let’s take a quick side trip for the Truckin’ Trivia. Last week’s question was: It has 56 miles of seashore with a famous lighthouse as well. Inland, the state flower is the Flowering Dogwood, and the State Tree is the pine, found of course in the Joyce Kilmer (I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree…) no no Get your ears on for News in Review. This time we'll check stories on supply and demand, Con-Way Freight is 25 years old, Layover.com reported an interesting statistic, the driver shortage isn't over but fewer companies are actively recruiting, hybrid cars, yes; hybrid trucks, maybe; the strike in Spain makes labor problems plain; no more cats under the hood and the Aussies are striking – but announcing it ahead of time so consumers can stock up. First, let's take a quick side trip for the Truckin' Trivia. Last week's question was: It has 56 miles of seashore with a famous lighthouse as well. Inland, the state flower is the Flowering Dogwood, and the State Tree is the pine, found of course in the Joyce Kilmer (I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree…) http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/6-19-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:15:56 GMT 00:07:33 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady June 11, 2008 News In Review Hello from News in Review, the news roundup of what’s been happening while you’ve been driving a desk or a truck. We’ll look at what The New York Times had to say about the current stage of the trucking industry, the railroads say they’re helping shipping go green, Coates International is retrofitting trucks with new technology, two prestigious news sources looked at different sides of the drayage industry, and the truckers strike in Chile has ended. First we’ll give you the answer to last week’s Truckin’ Trivia question. The State Tree is the Pecan, which must mean the state dessert should be pecan pie. Its capital is famous for its music and recording stars. It became a state in 1845, and the scene of its most famous battle has been in many movies. What state is it? ... no no Hello from News in Review, the news roundup of what's been happening while you've been driving a desk or a truck. We'll look at what The New York Times had to say about the current stage of the trucking industry, the railroads say they're helping shipping go green, Coates International is retrofitting trucks with new technology, two prestigious news sources looked at different sides of the drayage industry, and the truckers strike in Chile has ended. First we'll give you the answer to last week's Truckin' Trivia question. The State Tree is the Pecan, which must mean the state dessert should be pecan pie. Its capital is famous for its music and recording stars. It became a state in 1845, and the scene of its most famous battle has been in many movies. What state is it? ... http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/6-11-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:56:32 GMT 00:07:19 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Would you want to share road with these drivers? Alcohol and drug use resulted in the arrests of two truckers by Washington state troopers within 48 hours at the scale house near Ridgefield on northbound I-5. Michael Mengel was driving an overweight flatbed. When a commercial vehicle officer talked to the trucker, the officer smelled alcohol. Mengel denied drinking, but agreed to a breath test. After he blew into the tester, the machine registered alcohol in his system. In the suspected drug arrest, a trucker accused of using methamphetamines while driving was caught when a commercial vehicle officer noticed the pintle hitch was open… no no Would you want to share road with these drivers? Alcohol and drug use resulted in the arrests of two truckers by Washington state troopers within 48 hours at the scale house near Ridgefield on northbound I-5. Michael Mengel was driving an overweight flatbed. When a commercial vehicle officer talked to the trucker, the officer smelled alcohol. Mengel denied drinking, but agreed to a breath test. After he blew into the tester, the machine registered alcohol in his system. In the suspected drug arrest, a trucker accused of using methamphetamines while driving was caught when a commercial vehicle officer noticed the pintle hitch was open… http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/6-09-2008_SHARING%20_THE_ROAD_WITH_BAD_DRIVERS.mp3 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:55:10 GMT 00:02:40 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady The Ordinary Day -- that Wasn't The Ordinary Day -- that Wasn’t It was a rainy Wednesday afternoon, not unusual for September, and Rick Tower of Yreka, California, was on his way home, hauling a load of wood chips east on Highway 96 near Horse Creek. Suddenly a westbound Lincoln Towncar fish-tailed on the wet, slick pavement and, for a few heart-stopping seconds, became airborne before it plunged into the swift current of the Klamath River. Tower pulled his Earl Bryant rig over to the side of the highway and stopped as quickly as possible. He leaped out of the cab, and started running across the highway to the river, yelling to the man who’d pulled over in his pickup behind the eighteen-wheeler to call for help. Tower scrambled down to the river as the heavy car, pushed by the rain-swollen river, slowly turned in the current and then started moving downstream, picking up speed. He could hear screams for help, so Tower jumped into the river and swam to the car. Inside, Dorothy Knudsen, eighty-two years old... no no The Ordinary Day -- that Wasn't It was a rainy Wednesday afternoon, not unusual for September, and Rick Tower of Yreka, California, was on his way home, hauling a load of wood chips east on Highway 96 near Horse Creek. Suddenly a westbound Lincoln Towncar fish-tailed on the wet, slick pavement and, for a few heart-stopping seconds, became airborne before it plunged into the swift current of the Klamath River. Tower pulled his Earl Bryant rig over to the side of the highway and stopped as quickly as possible. He leaped out of the cab, and started running across the highway to the river, yelling to the man who'd pulled over in his pickup behind the eighteen-wheeler to call for help. Tower scrambled down to the river as the heavy car, pushed by the rain-swollen river, slowly turned in the current and then started moving downstream, picking up speed. He could hear screams for help, so Tower jumped into the river and swam to the car. Inside, Dorothy Knudsen, eighty-two years old... http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/6-9-2008_GYHH_Rick_Tower_Awesome%20Trucker%20.mp3 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:22:17 GMT 00:06:48 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady June 5 News in Review Welcome to News in Review. We try to keep an eye on the news so you have an ear for the latest developments. We’ll look at tough new air quality regulations in California; the latest trucking documentary is now on the road; Great Britain’s Prime Minister Gordon Brown takes steps to help the hard-pressed English lorry drivers; an ATA exhibition which won’t be seen on the road in America, and even 30-million-year old water can be recycled. no no Welcome to News in Review. We try to keep an eye on the news so you have an ear for the latest developments. We'll look at tough new air quality regulations in California; the latest trucking documentary is now on the road; Great Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown takes steps to help the hard-pressed English lorry drivers; an ATA exhibition which won't be seen on the road in America, and even 30-million-year old water can be recycled. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/6-4-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:24:52 GMT 00:07:14 truckin' trivia, trucking news, trucker news, transportation news,owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of servic Timothy Brady May 30, 2008 News in Review Welcome to News in Review, the headlines for the time you have to listen. We’ll be checking articles about why snoring may not be the only sleep disorder prevalent among truckers; the multiple winners at the Indy 500; a scam targeting Canadian trucking firms and our IRS; the Charleston Gazette published commentary from the president of the West Virginia Motor Truck Association; the Roemer Insurance Report outlines the FMCSA rules for new motor carriers; dedicated truck lanes across four states; help for Jevic drivers and personnel; and $11 for a gallon of diesel. no no Welcome to News in Review, the headlines for the time you have to listen. We'll be checking articles about why snoring may not be the only sleep disorder prevalent among truckers; the multiple winners at the Indy 500; a scam targeting Canadian trucking firms and our IRS; the Charleston Gazette published commentary from the president of the West Virginia Motor Truck Association; the Roemer Insurance Report outlines the FMCSA rules for new motor carriers; dedicated truck lanes across four states; help for Jevic drivers and personnel; and $11 for a gallon of diesel. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-29-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:56:13 GMT 00:10:18 truckin Trivia, trucking Trivia, truckin' trivia, truck news, trucker news, trucking news, Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, Timothy Brady Eyes on The Road Truckers Must Take Care of Eyes Most of us are probably guilty of taking our eyesight for granted. A side from our required D.O.T. physicals, we probably don’t give it a second thought. But being truckers we should place a premium on eye care as vision is one of the most-used senses we rely upon in our occupation. No one is more aware of that than a former steel hauler who lost his eyesight in a motorcycle accident, which forced him to give up driving because he’s legally blind. But he still loves trucking, so he’s working in operations for a company in Pennsylvania. And has started an education program for the rest of us. Eyes on the Road was founded by Mark Harter to provide vision care information for truckers. Along with the Schepens Eye Research Institute, and the trucker’s web site www.truck.net. no no Truckers Must Take Care of Eyes Most of us are probably guilty of taking our eyesight for granted. A side from our required D.O.T. physicals, we probably don't give it a second thought. But being truckers we should place a premium on eye care as vision is one of the most-used senses we rely upon in our occupation. No one is more aware of that than a former steel hauler who lost his eyesight in a motorcycle accident, which forced him to give up driving because he's legally blind. But he still loves trucking, so he's working in operations for a company in Pennsylvania. And has started an education program for the rest of us. Eyes on the Road was founded by Mark Harter to provide vision care information for truckers. Along with the Schepens Eye Research Institute, and the trucker's web site www.truck.net. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-30-2008_TRUCKERS_MUST_TAKE_CARE_OF_EYES.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:30:09 GMT 00:02:34 eye health, eye sight, blindness, Mark Harter, Eyes on the Road, Schepens Eye, Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, dispatching, route management, lane manage Timothy Brady Trucking News Brake The Federal Motor Carrier Administration has issued a warning concerning the use of the anti smoking drug Chantix. The warning goes out to all commercial drivers’ license holders taking the drug and doctors providing medical examinations to truckers: don’t take the drug if you drive a commercial vehicle and do not qualify anyone currently using the medication for a CDL! no no The Federal Motor Carrier Administration has issued a warning concerning the use of the anti smoking drug Chantix. The warning goes out to all commercial drivers' license holders taking the drug and doctors providing medical examinations to truckers: don't take the drug if you drive a commercial vehicle and do not qualify anyone currently using the medication for a CDL! http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-23-08_Chantix_Warning%20_News.mp3 Fri, 23 May 2008 05:41:44 GMT 00:03:01 Chantix, Pfizer, CDL, medical certificate,antismoking drug, instutite for safe medication practices,Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor Timothy Brady Mapping Out Your Trucking Success You know, we truckers can tell you the quickest, safest route to go from any city to any destination nationwide without missing a highway number, exit number or total miles required. Now, what if all of us became as efficient in the business of trucking as we are at gettingload from point “A” to point “B”? Let’s start by planning our finances the same way we plan the route to pick up and deliver loads…. no no You know, we truckers can tell you the quickest, safest route to go from any city to any destination nationwide without missing a highway number, exit number or total miles required. Now, what if all of us became as efficient in the business of trucking as we are at gettingload from point “A” to point “B”? Let's start by planning our finances the same way we plan the route to pick up and deliver loads…. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-21-2008_Mapping_%20Out_Your_Trucking_%20Success.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2008 01:14:09 GMT 00:03:15 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady News In Review Welcome to News in Review, your on the road briefing of what’s happening in the trucking world. This week we’ll look at the ATA’s new initiative, some good news down under for Australian truckies, truck tolls in Wyoming? the pilot program for Mexican trucks transporting goods is in mañana mode, last week’s news conference ignited a ‘bigger isn’t better’ flap, ExxonMobil outsources its driver recruitment, race car engineers are working on better mileage for big rigs, the lowly shipping container is what transformed world-wide trade, Jevic Transportation parks it for good, and Santa won’t get any of these cookies. no no Welcome to News in Review, your on the road briefing of what's happening in the trucking world. This week we'll look at the ATA's new initiative, some good news down under for Australian truckies, truck tolls in Wyoming? the pilot program for Mexican trucks transporting goods is in mañana mode, last week's news conference ignited a ‘bigger isn't better' flap, ExxonMobil outsources its driver recruitment, race car engineers are working on better mileage for big rigs, the lowly shipping container is what transformed world-wide trade, Jevic Transportation parks it for good, and Santa won't get any of these cookies. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-21-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:41:28 GMT 00:10:17 owner/operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady May 14, 2008 New in Review News in Review, sponsored this week by the Truckers’ Roundtable, held the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9:30 pm Central. Come join the crowd and drive your opinion home instead of your truck. Call 800-292-8072 to get the details and sign up. The week of May 11th is National Transportation week. Join us now as we check on IdleAire Technologies; what one penny can do to your fuel costs, the unusual market for used trucks, the squeeze on drivers at US seaports, Congressional testimony, a truck hijacking, wildcat strike and razorbacks on the road. no no News in Review, sponsored this week by the Truckers' Roundtable, held the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9:30 pm Central. Come join the crowd and drive your opinion home instead of your truck. Call 800-292-8072 to get the details and sign up. The week of May 11th is National Transportation week. Join us now as we check on IdleAire Technologies; what one penny can do to your fuel costs, the unusual market for used trucks, the squeeze on drivers at US seaports, Congressional testimony, a truck hijacking, wildcat strike and razorbacks on the road. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-13-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:59:26 GMT 00:08:02 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Where Have All The Drivers Gone? This is Tim Brady, welcome to American Rig Radio’s Truckers’ Roundtable where we discuss the issues and develop solutions to the concerns of drivers and small motor carriers across America. In this roundtable, we will be discussing “Where Have All The Drivers Gone.” We are joined by author/trucker Jeff Clark who wrote “We’re Dying Out Here – The Truth About The Driver Turnover.” Also contributing will be an owner of a small motor carrier and truckers from across America. We will begin with an article I wrote which appeared in American Trucker Magazine last year…. no no This is Tim Brady, welcome to American Rig Radio's Truckers' Roundtable where we discuss the issues and develop solutions to the concerns of drivers and small motor carriers across America. In this roundtable, we will be discussing “Where Have All The Drivers Gone.” We are joined by author/trucker Jeff Clark who wrote “We're Dying Out Here – The Truth About The Driver Turnover.” Also contributing will be an owner of a small motor carrier and truckers from across America. We will begin with an article I wrote which appeared in American Trucker Magazine last year…. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/4-2-2007%20Where%20have%20all%20the%20drivers%20gone.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:35:56 GMT 00:45:08 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, dispatching, route management, lane management, driver recruiting, driver retention, trucker recruiting, trucker retentio Timothy Brady Parking Worse Nationwide Psst! Hey, buddy, wanna know where there’s a parking space for tonight? Is it worth a twenty to ya? It’s getting almost that bad out on the road and the figures can show you why: both the F-M-C-S-A and the National Transportation Safety Board agree there’s a shortfall of nearly thirty thousand parking spaces for trucks each night. Half of all the private truck stops are filled, and eighty percent of the public rest areas across the nation are filled or in overflow nightly as well. no no Psst! Hey, buddy, wanna know where there's a parking space for tonight? Is it worth a twenty to ya? It's getting almost that bad out on the road and the figures can show you why: both the F-M-C-S-A and the National Transportation Safety Board agree there's a shortfall of nearly thirty thousand parking spaces for trucks each night. Half of all the private truck stops are filled, and eighty percent of the public rest areas across the nation are filled or in overflow nightly as well. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-9-2008_Parking_Worse_Nationwide.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 21:08:19 GMT 00:02:55 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady The first Goodyear Highway Hero It’s been twenty-five years since Goodyear started the Highway Hero Award to recognize uncommon valor shown by a truck driver. During that time, men and women truckers have been saluted for their bravery and concern for other human beings, rushing right into a life-threatening situation without thinking about the danger. Ronnie Stapleton didn’t think about danger either, and he became the very first Highway Hero. no no It's been twenty-five years since Goodyear started the Highway Hero Award to recognize uncommon valor shown by a truck driver. During that time, men and women truckers have been saluted for their bravery and concern for other human beings, rushing right into a life-threatening situation without thinking about the danger. Ronnie Stapleton didn't think about danger either, and he became the very first Highway Hero. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/GYHH_Ronnie%20Stapleton_Awesome%20Trucker%20.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 01:28:31 GMT 00:10:28 Goodyear Highway hero, knights of the road, highway angel, awesome trucker, stories of heroes, Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carr Timothy Brady May 4, 2008 News in Review Welcome to News in Review on American Rig Radio. What’s in the works? We’ll tell you about one Senate bill you should keep an eye on; how the diesel prices are affecting small motor carriers in Connecticut, a recent study by Virginia Tech pinpoints the most dangerous hour in driving, clean trucks for the ports from Long Beach to Oakland, I-40 through Knoxville, Tennessee construction, and Willie’s Place goes wireless. no no Welcome to News in Review on American Rig Radio. What's in the works? We'll tell you about one Senate bill you should keep an eye on; how the diesel prices are affecting small motor carriers in Connecticut, a recent study by Virginia Tech pinpoints the most dangerous hour in driving, clean trucks for the ports from Long Beach to Oakland, I-40 through Knoxville, Tennessee construction, and Willie's Place goes wireless. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/5-4-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:18:43 GMT 00:08:29 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady April 26, 2008 News in Review Welcome to News in Review – we’ll check on an initiative to get new truck drivers; whether the cost of diesel fuel means shippers are rushing to use trains instead of trucks; a new woman president; hear NBC Nightly News’ take on rising fuel prices and what they mean to the average Joe and Mabel Consumer, and potholes, sleep apnea, getting the US out of debt, trucking school scams, and oh, by the way, did you have a nice Earthday? Hope so – because one of the top financial online journalists is predicting oil at $180 per barrel within the next two years. no no Welcome to News in Review – we'll check on an initiative to get new truck drivers; whether the cost of diesel fuel means shippers are rushing to use trains instead of trucks; a new woman president; hear NBC Nightly News' take on rising fuel prices and what they mean to the average Joe and Mabel Consumer, and potholes, sleep apnea, getting the US out of debt, trucking school scams, and oh, by the way, did you have a nice Earthday? Hope so – because one of the top financial online journalists is predicting oil at $180 per barrel within the next two years. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/4-26-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:10:03 GMT 00:07:19 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Congestion Sqame ol' problem - Where's the solution? Guess how much it costs to build one new mile of highway these days ? Thirty million dollars. Quite a price tag. The Us Department of Transportation figures highway construction costs have gone up thirty-one per cent in only three years, between 2002 and 2005. By 2009, the highway trust fund won’t have enough money left to meet its current obligations, let alone new ones…. no no Guess how much it costs to build one new mile of highway these days ? Thirty million dollars. Quite a price tag. The Us Department of Transportation figures highway construction costs have gone up thirty-one per cent in only three years, between 2002 and 2005. By 2009, the highway trust fund won't have enough money left to meet its current obligations, let alone new ones…. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/4-25-2008_SAME%20OL%20CONGESTION.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:36:43 GMT 00:02:59 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Wrecks and on board recorders It’s a thirty-year argument; not a war, but the lines are drawn just about as firmly. The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, Mark Rosenker, says electronic on-board recorders must be installed in trucks to be sure truck drivers are complying with the new hours of service rules. no no It's a thirty-year argument; not a war, but the lines are drawn just about as firmly. The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, Mark Rosenker, says electronic on-board recorders must be installed in trucks to be sure truck drivers are complying with the new hours of service rules. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/04-16-2008_WRECKS%20AND%20ONBOARD%20RECORDERS%20-%2011%20HR%20RULE.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:26:59 GMT 00:02:52 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady April 16, 2008 News in Review Welcome to American Rig Radio’s news in review. We’ll check out a documentary that’ll be released this summer, one of the reasons for the memorable customer service at some help desks, the possible ban on trucks on a Montana highway, Kenworth’s worker layoff, Mack Truck’s Titan, a brief touch on the economy and the proposed fuel protest in Washington, DC, towards the end of April. We’ll wrap up with what a brand-new, soon-to-be CDLholder has to say about our industry. no no Welcome to American Rig Radio's news in review. We'll check out a documentary that'll be released this summer, one of the reasons for the memorable customer service at some help desks, the possible ban on trucks on a Montana highway, Kenworth's worker layoff, Mack Truck's Titan, a brief touch on the economy and the proposed fuel protest in Washington, DC, towards the end of April. We'll wrap up with what a brand-new, soon-to-be CDLholder has to say about our industry. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/4-16-2008_NEWS_IN_REVIEW.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:34:19 GMT 00:06:42 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady April 7, 2008 Time for News in Review once more, and we’re here as usual to take a look at some of the headlines and stories on both sides of the inevitable debates. The call to park your truck that went out on April first was followed by some, ignored by others and ridiculed by a few. Many people had an opinion about the proposed work slowdown, but few seemed to made the effort to find the facts. no no Time for News in Review once more, and we're here as usual to take a look at some of the headlines and stories on both sides of the inevitable debates. The call to park your truck that went out on April first was followed by some, ignored by others and ridiculed by a few. Many people had an opinion about the proposed work slowdown, but few seemed to made the effort to find the facts. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/4-7-2008%20NEWS%20IN%20REVIEW.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:09:13 GMT 00:10:53 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Hero in the Dawn's Early Light The weather that early morning was a little cool, starting to drizzle, with a very light fog. Forebush was in farming country, near the intersection of a county road and the 2-lane state highway he was traveling. He noticed a mature cornfield on the road’s left side, corn stalks 6 - 7 feet tall, and the flicker of lights between the stalks told him there was another vehicle also traveling towards the intersection. Then - ... no no The weather that early morning was a little cool, starting to drizzle, with a very light fog. Forebush was in farming country, near the intersection of a county road and the 2-lane state highway he was traveling. He noticed a mature cornfield on the road's left side, corn stalks 6 - 7 feet tall, and the flicker of lights between the stalks told him there was another vehicle also traveling towards the intersection. Then - ... http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/3-19-2007%20Todd%20Forebush%20Awesome%20trucker.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:09:38 GMT 00:28:16 truck safety, Goodyear Highway Hero, Todd Forebush, Sr., Goodyear Tre and Tubber Company, Knight of the Road,Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, sm Timothy Brady Making a Profit in Trucking Today Are you asking yourself if you can really make a profit in trucking today, especially with fuel going up again and the freight still not recovering like it should? That’s the sixty-thousand dollar question for most drivers on the road. Here's something to think about... no no Are you asking yourself if you can really make a profit in trucking today, especially with fuel going up again and the freight still not recovering like it should? That's the sixty-thousand dollar question for most drivers on the road. Here's something to think about... http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/04-04-2008_Making%20a%20Profit%20in%20Trucking%20Today.mp3 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:19:58 GMT 00:03:29 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady April 2, 2008 We’ll check out several stories on the eight-hundred pound gorilla who won’t go away – that’s referring to diesel prices which continue increasing - plus a quick look at a lifetime achievement award presented at the just-completed Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, more views on electronic log book systems and a new type of truckers’ health clinic. no no We'll check out several stories on the eight-hundred pound gorilla who won't go away – that's referring to diesel prices which continue increasing - plus a quick look at a lifetime achievement award presented at the just-completed Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, more views on electronic log book systems and a new type of truckers' health clinic. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/4-2-2008%20NEWS%20IN%20REVIEW.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:48:33 GMT 00:08:17 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Ever wonder why your shippers want every single delivery to be yesterday? Or maybe you’ve been rushed away from a factory, and not allowed time to check your pad-wrap and straps once more, only to drive past more trucks waiting to get in to load? Well, you can blame success. And something called ‘supply chain speed.’ Think back … no no Ever wonder why your shippers want every single delivery to be yesterday? Or maybe you've been rushed away from a factory, and not allowed time to check your pad-wrap and straps once more, only to drive past more trucks waiting to get in to load? Well, you can blame success. And something called ‘supply chain speed.' Think back … http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/03-30-2008_Supply%20Chain%20Speed.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:41:11 GMT 00:02:50 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady A Vision For your Business You’ve gotten your own truck and you’re up and running. But - somehow it’s not what you expected. What’s missing? Your three money goals? A surprising number of owner/operators never set an income bull’s-eye at which to take aim. So do some soul-searching… no no You've gotten your own truck and you're up and running. But - somehow it's not what you expected. What's missing? Your three money goals? A surprising number of owner/operators never set an income bull's-eye at which to take aim. So do some soul-searching… http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/03_25_2008HAVING%20A%20VISION%20FOR%20YOUR%20TRUCKING%20BUSINESS.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:50:59 GMT 00:03:19 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage TJ March 24, 2008 News in Review will provide a quick audio update of important trucking news of the week. no no News in Review will provide a quick audio update of important trucking news of the week. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/3-24-2008%20NEWS%20IN%20REVIEW.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:17:15 GMT 00:06:16 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady A discussion about the high cost of fuel with truckers coming up with solutions. no no A discussion about the high cost of fuel with truckers coming up with solutions. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/3_6_2008_Fuel%20for%20Thought.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:59:53 GMT 00:49:59 diesel, fuel, barrel of oil, business, break-even point, break even point, operation cost, cost per mile,Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small Timothy Brady The Awesome Trucker Program shows the best side of trucking, interviewing individuals who have performed a heroic deed or come to the aid of others, whether out on the highway or in their communities. To launch the American Rig Radio’s Awesome Trucker Program, look no further than Charlie Daniels. no no The Awesome Trucker Program shows the best side of trucking, interviewing individuals who have performed a heroic deed or come to the aid of others, whether out on the highway or in their communities. To launch the American Rig Radio's Awesome Trucker Program, look no further than Charlie Daniels. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/03-24-2008_Charlie_Daniels_Awesome%20Trucker_Segment.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:41:58 GMT 00:32:29 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady Who’s in Your Back Pocket? Have you ever stopped for fuel or a quick bite, and as you were walking through the parking lot, a stranger wanting cash for gas to get to his father’s funeral, to the next job, or just to get home approaches you? Maybe he’s offering to polish your tanks and wheels, but really what he want is to relieve you of your cash. If outside in the parking lot was the only place where people try to take truckers’ hard - earned cash, truckers could handle it. no no Who's in Your Back Pocket? Have you ever stopped for fuel or a quick bite, and as you were walking through the parking lot, a stranger wanting cash for gas to get to his father's funeral, to the next job, or just to get home approaches you? Maybe he's offering to polish your tanks and wheels, but really what he want is to relieve you of your cash. If outside in the parking lot was the only place where people try to take truckers' hard - earned cash, truckers could handle it. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/03-19-2008_WHOS_IN_YOUR_BACK_POCKET.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:10 GMT 00:03:35 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady If you've been driving around New York lately, you may be asking yourself, “how much is too much security, really?” If you’ve been driving around New York lately, you may be asking yourself, “how much is too much security, really?” The New York police department is responsible for somehow making sure hundreds and hundreds of trucks moving through the city daily aren’t carrying radioactive ‘dirty’ bombs, dynamite, or chemical fertilizer and any other substance which would provide the final touch for re-enacting the terrible destruction of lives and the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. no no If you've been driving around New York lately, you may be asking yourself, “how much is too much security, really?” The New York police department is responsible for somehow making sure hundreds and hundreds of trucks moving through the city daily aren't carrying radioactive ‘dirty' bombs, dynamite, or chemical fertilizer and any other substance which would provide the final touch for re-enacting the terrible destruction of lives and the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/HOW%20MUCH%20SECURITY%20IS%20TOO%20MUCH%20-%203-13-2008.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:08:58 GMT 00:03:25 trucking, truckers, terriosts, safety, war on terror, Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety de Timothy Brady With truck manufacturers designing their own engines to alternitve fuels, what does the future hold for the trucking industry. no no With truck manufacturers designing their own engines to alternitve fuels, what does the future hold for the trucking industry. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/STTA_CRYSTAL%20BALL%20FOR%20FUTURE%20OF%20TRUCKING_3-10-2008.mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:41:00 GMT 00:00:00 Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety department, claims management, dispatching, route manage Timothy Brady WHERE'S THE LEADERSHIP IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY A commentary on the state of the trucking industry and why there doesn't seem to be any leadership. no no A commentary on the state of the trucking industry and why there doesn't seem to be any leadership. http://media.podcastingmanager.com/9/2/2/9/0/117006-109229/Media/STTA_WHERES_THE_LEADERSHIP_3-6-2008.mp3 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:38:18 GMT 00:03:07 trucking business, politics, industry leadership,Owner/Operator, trucking industry, company drivers, lease drivers, household moving, electronic and high value logistics, trade show logistics, small motor carrier, logbook, hours of service, safety departm