Truckers News Podcast

Podcast: TCA's Jim Ward talks about the industry, first year as president
After a long career with a major East Coast carrier, Jim Ward now oversees the Truckload Carriers Association.
May 9, 2023
TCA President Jim Ward on stage during the organization's annual convention
Listen to expert and former trucker explain importance of sleep
Getting a good night's sleep is essential to safe driving. Dean Croke explains how drivers can get a proper amount of sleep while on the road.
March 17, 2023
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Hear how an online club is helping truckers find safe and secure parking
Co-founder and CEO of The Truck Parking Club explains how it works, and its growth plans.
March 7, 2023
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Podcast: What cargo do thieves target, and what truckers can do to thwart them
The cargo theft expert for a major insurance company explains the problem and suggests measures that can be taken to avoid the problem.
August 26, 2022
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Hear what to expect at this year's Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The annual event is July 14, 15, and 16 at Iowa 80 Truck Stop.
July 1, 2022
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Award winner tells what it takes to be an elite tanker driver
Highway Transport driver makes it clear: safety comes first.
May 16, 2022
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Long Haul Trucking uses employee stock ownership to attract, keep drivers
The company's Anthony Book talks about the ESOP and what it's like to drive for the Minnesota flatbed company.
March 17, 2022
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Podcast: Here's how ATRI identifies the worst freight bottlenecks in the U.S.
ATRI President and CEO Rebecca Brewster joins the Truckers News Podcast to talk freight bottlenecks.
February 27, 2022
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How 2021 sounded: A year's worth of the Truckers News Podcast
From truck parking to driver pay to a woman tanker driver traversing the Alaskan ice road.
December 28, 2021
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Melton exec discusses driver compensation, outlook for 2022
EVP and COO Russ Elliott has 30 years in the trucking industry, and 20 at Melton.
November 29, 2021
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New book captures story of only woman tanker driver on Dalton Highway
Amy Butcher writes 'Mothertrucker: Finding Joy on the Loneliest Road in America' about Joy Wiebe.
November 22, 2021
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DIY: Hear how Hirschbach is successfully training the drivers it needs
Brian Hammond has been a driver and a driver trainer for many years. Today he oversees the driver training program of the Iowa-based carrier.
November 1, 2021
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Hear how one woman went from being a driver to owning a CDL school
The Truckers News Podcast talks with Pamela Day of the Cross Country Truck Driving School in North Carolina.
September 9, 2021
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Hear what IS personal conveyance and what ISN'T
Find out how to avoid hours of service problems when driving your truck for personal purposes. Our expert explains personal conveyance.
August 25, 2021
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Hear how one company wants to solve truck parking crisis
Big Rig Parking is building trucks-only parking lots they say are safe, secure, and easy to use.
August 16, 2021
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Podcast: CDL training rebounds after COVID interruption
CVTA's Bailey Wood talks about what's happening with trucker education and the arrival of entry-level driver training rules.
July 20, 2021
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Insights as former steel hauler helps him recruit and retain drivers
“Drivers don't get enough attaboys, and it doesn't take much to make drivers feel the appreciation.”
July 6, 2021
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Truck show faithful will return to Macungie, Pennsylvania in person June 18-19
Antique Truck Club of America's popular gathering is back!
May 25, 2021
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