Once again, a great conversation with Dan, the tax man. Dan Organ is a personal friend. He’s also my go-to guy for tax preparation and has been for 24 years. I’m glad to have him in my corner. We spent some time catching up and discussing sever

In And Out Of Madison Square Garden

Nov 18th, 2022 39m 18s

I’ve done some crazy things in my tucking life. Bull hauling and oversize loads would be among them. But going into Manhattan with well over a dozen other trucks to deliver into Madison Square Garden was absolutely insane… the first time. Also,

Find The Best Truckloads With The Best Data, A Conversation With DAT Experts

Sep 17th, 2022 1h

In this episode, I have a great conversation with Dean and Robert, to pros from DAT. These guys are pros at what they do. They’re also entertaining to listen to. NOTE: Full disclosure here. I do have an affiliate relationship with DAT. When you

What’s Up With 87,000 New IRS Agents-Dan The Tax Man

Aug 12th, 2022 1h 19m

In this episode, we will be talking with Dan Organ, my go-to tax guy for nearly 25 years. Dan and I did a lot of catching up and talked about taxes and our favorite binge-worthy shows on Amazon, Netflix, and other platforms. To contact Dan, jus

Best Trucking Jobs, The Riches Are In The Niches

Jul 24th, 2022 48m 43s

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve always been the most satisfied by serving specific trucking niches. that’s what this episode is all about.The post Best Trucking Jobs, The Riches Are In The Niches appeared first on The Trucking

Truck Breakdowns And Brokered Freight

Nov 15th, 2021 41m 51s

Today’s discussion is about breakdowns while hauling brokered freight. I’m not thinking flat tires, broken airlines, or another issue that could get you an hour behind. Instead, what happens when you blow a turbocharger or some major component

I Still Love Those Old Semi Trucks – Can You Still Find Loads With One?

Oct 8th, 2021 34m 59s

If You’ve followed us for any length of time at The Trucking Podcast, you already know we are big fans of older semi trucks. We’ve written and talked about them many times. The question remains can you book loads with older trucks? Are brokers

Are Free Load Boards Really Worth It?

Aug 30th, 2021 37m 4s

Take another look at the question, ARE FREE LOAD BOARDS WORTH IT? A better question would be are they worth your time and effort? Can you find a good truckload at a competitive rate on a free load board? I’m not talking about subscription servi

Why Do Big Trucking Companies Broker Out Some Loads?

Aug 16th, 2021 29m 36s

Years ago, I was dispatched a load that my employer booked through a large carrier. I was 350 miles from home on a Friday morning. That load was my ticket to dinner with the family. BUT NO! That load of scrap-paper bales was already on a traile

It’s Time To Subscribe To Our New Podcast

Feb 6th, 2020 56m 52s

Seriously, this is the last episode of the show as you know it, The Trucking Podcast. The show will continue under the new name, Trucking After Hours. We hope you’ll join us there.The post It’s Time To Subscribe To Our New Podcast appeared fir

Overweight and Blowing Tolls

Jan 31st, 2020 52m 49s

If you’ve been listening to the show since the first of the year, you’ve heard we are moving EVERYTHING ans starting from scratch. We hope you’ll subscribe to the new podcast feed at TruckingAfterHours.com. The Trucking After Hours podcast is a

Three Speed Column shifters

Jan 23rd, 2020 47m 36s

I will link to the new site soon. For now, truckingafterhours.com is still in “coming soon” status. It will go live in the second half of February.The post Three Speed Column shifters appeared first on The Trucking Podcast™.

Moving Day For The Trucking Podcast

Jan 16th, 2020 42m 54s

The Trucking Podcast is just like any other business. It’s incredibly easy to spend way too much time on the tasks that bring in little return. In the process of doing so, you ignore the things that need your attention. In this area, I’m as gui

It’s All Shiney Objects

Jan 10th, 2020 52m 45s

Shorty-short show notes again, but here are the links for this episode. Here’s the link to the meme story from TechnologyReview.com The story about Google and elections is from Good.is Note; we’re up to something big here at The Trucking Podcas

The Trucking Podcast – Unplugged

Jan 3rd, 2020 36m 40s

This is it! At least for the next 90 days, the podcast is going out with nearly no snow notes, and even less editing. Soon, show notes will be non-existent. Oh, the productive things I can do with the time that will free up. Trust me, it’s a be

2020 Goal Planning For The Trucking Podcast

Dec 27th, 2019 1h 8m

Joining me in this episode is my good friend, Harold Thornbro. Harold and I have been friends for about seven years. We are both truckers, Internet entrepreneurs, and Christians. Although faith in trucking both come up during this conversation,

Some Really Dumb Trucking News

Dec 20th, 2019 46m 29s

Show notes are short and sweet this week, but it just makes the show great. I’ll break it down for you. New truck driver training regulations are stalled for at least another 2 years. Oh, and these regulations were mandated in 1991. Yes, it’s t

2020 Brings Issues For Owner Operators

Dec 13th, 2019 43m 58s

The last couple of years have brought some historical highs and lows to the trucking industry, most directly related to the spot market. A growing economy collided with enforcement of electronic logging devices. The results were a a big win for

Overhaulin’ Co-Host Adrienne “AJ” Janic

Dec 6th, 2019 46m 38s

Adrienne Janic, best known as AJ from the TV show Overhaulin’ joins us by phone on this episode. I can’t begin to tell you how much fun this show was to put together. AJ is as genuine as can be. She’s also been seriously bitten by the auto enth

Should I Use High Mileage Motor Oil?

Nov 28th, 2019 47m 17s

High mileage motor oil is designed for engines with the kind of wear that often comes with high mileage. It’s available in conventional, synthetic or synthetic blend form. Some manufacturers advertise the need to switch to this type of oil as e

Why Backing Up A Semi Is Easier Than A Boat Or RV, And Tips You Can Use

Nov 21st, 2019 53m 56s

I’m a trucker. My wife and I are also avid RVers. Ask either of us and we will tell you it’s always entertaining to watch the weekend campers as they back into a spot. The most common scenario involves a man behind the wheel and a woman guiding

Freiburger’s Disgustang – From Boneyard To Daily Driver

Nov 13th, 2019 55m 36s

What does the Disgustang have to do with trucking? Absolutely nothing, but it’s just too cool to not talk about. The humorously nicknamed 69 Mustang Mach 1 is a junkyard rescue, and the subject of a couple of previous episodes of RoadKill. If y

15 Features I Absolutely Require On My Next Pickup Truck

Nov 8th, 2019 49m 20s

Okay, I admit it. The title is a bit misleading. These are my requirements, but many of them are features I absolutely don’t want. I’m a rather simple man and I’d prefer my next truck matches my personality in that way. With that in mind, read

How To Find The Perfect truck Driving Job

Nov 1st, 2019 54m 43s

The short answer is, define exactly what kind of work you are willing to do, where you want to go and how much home time and income you desire. Then search for jobs that fit your requirements. Let’s break it down into steps. Decide Exactly What

11 Cutting Edge Steps To Dramatically Reduce Driver Turnover

Oct 25th, 2019 49m 42s

If you really want to reduce driver turnover in your company, you’ve come to the right place. We have eleven steps for you. These eleven steps will lead you to the solution that’s been right there for years. Read this carefully and follow these