TRUCKIN ON THE RECAP RICH KAPALKA

Send us a Text Message.Ever had a week where everything that could go wrong does? My week in Northeast PA was exactly that, fraught with equipment delays and a late start that threw off my entire routine. Through a personal incident involving a missing mud flap and a communication breakdown, I underscore how crucial clear and effective communication is in the trucking industry. Join me as I share these real-life stories and emphasize the importance of keeping the lines open between drivers, d...

Send us a Text Message.Is America losing its moral compass? Join us as we tackle the contentious debate on the decline of American values, the perceived erosion of freedoms, and the polarizing impact of the current administration. Reflecting on the societal upheavals induced by COVID-19, we ponder if a Trump comeback could be the panacea for our nation's woes, specifically in areas like immigration, energy independence, and combating corruption. We also unearth the murky motivations behind U....

Send us a Text Message.Ever feel like the watchful eyes in your rig are more intrusive than protective? Join me, Rich Kapalka, as I peel back the curtain on the trucking industry's latest, including the unnerving trend of inward-facing cameras and ELDs monitoring our every move. We kick off with a hard look at how these technologies affect our daily grind, pulling from my own run-ins with overly critical systems and sharing stories from fellow drivers who are fed up with feeling like they're ...

Send us a Text Message.Ever found yourself scrubbing down a mud-splattered home courtesy of your four-legged friends? That's how my day kicked off before steering the conversation towards the less talked-about financial hardships in trucking. We'll navigate through a rain-soaked tale of canine chaos and segue into a sobering look at the industry's economic challenges. From the gripping story of independent truckers fighting to keep their wheels rolling amid a freight recession to the tragic t...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome aboard, fellow road warriors and trucking enthusiasts! I'm Rich, your guide through the intricate landscapes of the trucking world, minus the noise of politics. It's just you and me this time, and I'm here to serve up the latest developments that are shaking the highways—from the FMCSA's heightened safety measures to intriguing legal battles against underhanded practices in the industry. We'll traverse the complexities of these issues together, and I'll share my...

Send us a Text Message.Ever feel like you're trucking along life's highway, navigating the twists and turns of industry, politics, and personal interactions? Jim and I sure do, and we're here to share the ride with you in this latest episode of Truckin' On Recap. Buckle up as we tackle the trucking industry's operational shifts, from balancing driver workloads to addressing the ripple effects of deadhead miles on profitability. But it's not all about the open road; we pull up to the intersect...