On the Road with Your DOT Guy

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A weekly insight into the world of trucking from Your DOT guy, Brian Riker

  1. 11/13/2022

    The Loneliness of Driving a Truck

    Season 2 begins now. Please join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker and special guest Michelle Sukow as they discuss self-care and dealing with the loneliness of driving a truck. Michelle is an expert in personal growth as well as the owner of several automotive and commercial truck related businesses. She can be reached at www.michellesukow.com and if you want to hear more of Michelle’s unique brand of wisdom be sure to tune into her podcast Click Below https://www.buzzsprout.com/1727613

    55 min

  2. 07/15/2022

    Market Downturn Discussed

    Market Downturn Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses the recent market disruptions and a spike in carrier’s going out of business.

    22 min

  3. 06/26/2022

    Discussing Brokers, Carriers and Dispatch Services

    Explaining Brokers, Carriers and Dispatch Services Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses the differences between brokers and dispatch services and how motor carriers fit into the picture in response to the recent request for comments on the subject from the FMCSA.

    25 min

  4. 06/05/2022

    A 30 Year perspective of the trucking industry

    Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses today's trucking news from the perspective of three decades on the road. While frustrating the market decline, rising fuel prices and restrictive regulatory environment is nothing new. Brian will reminisce about how he survived the depression of 08-09 and more in this episode.

    47 min

  5. 05/11/2022

    International Road Check inspection Blitz coming up May 17-19/FMCA Speed Limit Mandate

    Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses some important news items including the FMCSA’s recent proposal to require mandatory speed limiters on all commercial trucks. Learn about the potential new regulation and what you can do to fight back against it. Brian also discusses CVSA’s International Road Check inspection blitz coming up May 17-19 and what the downturn in new truck sales means for the immediate future of trucking.   To read about the FMCSA speed limit mandate in the Federal Register click here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/04/2022-09443/parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operations-speed-limiting-devices   To file your comments on the FMCSA speed limiter mandate click here : https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMCSA-2022-0004-0001

    31 min

  6. 04/17/2022

    Dr. Mark Manera and Dean Croke talk about fatigue and sleep management

    On this special episode of the podcast Dr. Mark Manera and Dean Croke join the show to talk about fatigue, sleep management and how your health is affected. Learn about microsleep, sleep stealers and how to improve the quality of your rest even when you have limited time to sleep. A must listen for anyone that drives long trips or works shift work.   Dr. Mark Manera can be reached at his website www.truckinfit.com

    42 min

  7. 04/10/2022

    George Metos of BusinessBrokerGeorge.com is the guest

    Recorded at the URG Conference in New Orleans, Brian Riker talks with George Metos, a broker that specializes in understanding the value of buying and selling a business

    48 min

  8. 04/02/2022

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Truckers

    Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses personal protective equipment for truck drivers. There is more to proper PPE use than just wearing a reflective vest and enforcement fines can be painful with OSHA fines starting at $10,000 for non-compliance.

    31 min
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