Truckers News Podcast

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

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

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

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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John Schneider talks about his new album and being part of trucker benefit concert

After doing magic and community theater as a kid, Schneider gained fame from acting in one of the most successful TV shows ever.

May 15, 2021

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Hear what sort of shape the bridges you drive over are in

More than half in need of repair

January 4, 2021

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Prime’s Robert Low on trucking through ‘uncharted territory’

‘Our drivers have really been phenomenal’

May 14, 2020

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House's Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act gets Senate version

A bill was introduced by Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming).

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Senate votes to avert strike by railroad unions; goes to Biden to sign

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Speeding tops list of violations found during CVSA's Safe Driver Week

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House passes legislation to avoid railroad strike; gives 7 sick days

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