TRUCKING , ONE MILE AT A TIME

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     Here on ONE MILE AT A TIME , i'll be discussing issues that effect the driver and  , the family of the driver. I will also get into new rules and regualtions set by D.O.T. AND OR F.M.C.S.A. ,freight predictions , new equipment , safety and maintenance concerns. i have had my class A C.D.L. for 12 years. I have been in the transportation industry for over 25 years driving motor coach , limo's , and box trucks. I am here to inform not only the truck driver but also the general public as to what goes on , on our highways to keep ALL DRIVERS SAFE and informed. 

Episodes

  1. 23h ago

    Why A Trucker Protest Won’t Cut Diesel Costs

    Diesel prices are crushing budgets, and it’s no surprise truckers are floating the idea of a shutdown. We get into the uncomfortable question most posts skip: what would a “strike” actually accomplish if fuel prices aren’t set by a switch in Washington or a single company policy? We draw a hard line between a real strike and a short protest, and we talk through why a weekend sit-down usually hurts the driver faster than it pressures the system. We also unpack the bigger picture behind fuel costs: oil as a global commodity, supply and demand shocks, and the refinery constraints that shape what gets turned into diesel and where. Then we pressure-test the popular claim that shelves would go bare and prescriptions would stop moving. Between inventory planning and alternative delivery networks, a short disruption rarely creates the leverage people think it will, especially when drivers can’t go long without a paycheck. From there, we pivot to what can be changed inside the trucking industry: freight rates, pay that keeps up with cost of living, detention and accessorials, better equipment, and better training. We talk honestly about power in trucking, why mega carriers and company drivers dominate the numbers, and why bashing someone for working at a big carrier or a small fleet misses the point. We even look ahead at AI and automation and why planning now matters. If you’ve been tempted to join a shutdown or you’re tired of the noise on social media, this one will challenge your assumptions. Subscribe, share this with a driver who’s debating October actions, and leave a review with your take: what should truckers organize around that could actually move the needle? Go to studio411 facebook page for photos and a more in-depth conversation.

  2. Sep 13

    We Break Down Why ELD Rules Push Drivers Into Risky Decisions

    We get brutally honest about how ELDs and cameras change the job, from cleaning up paper logs to squeezing drivers against a clock that does not care about traffic, shippers, or safe parking. We also dig into CDL school closures, what real training is missing, and why better standards may cost more but save lives.  • what ELDs track and why the 14-hour clock creates pressure  • why inward-facing cameras can become a scapegoat tool  • paper logs versus electronic logs and the loss of practical leeway  • day cab realities, safe parking limits, and the hotel or rescue problem  • exemptions and company rules around personal conveyance, adverse conditions, yard move, and the 16-hour rule  • FMCSA pilot ideas to pause on-duty time and the risk of longer workdays  • split sleeper berth options and why they do not fit every driver  • CDL school closures, fraudulent licensing concerns, and missing basics like drop and hook  • simulator training, standard curriculum hours, and the true cost of safety  • federal oversight versus state-by-state rules and the economics passed to consumers  • autonomous trucks, electric truck range, and what new training will require  Send me an email, R G K A P A L K A, or leave a comment.  Go to studio411 facebook page for photos and a more in-depth conversation.

  3. Sep 7

    CDL Schools Are Closing Because The Future Is Already Here

    We lay out what it feels like when shippers and receivers waste hours of our day, then we dig into the real cost of paid truck parking and who should be responsible for it. We also break down CDL school closures, what they might have to do with autonomous trucks, and the winter driving rules and gear that keep us alive when the weather turns.  • how long is too long to sit at a shipper or receiver  • how detention time pushes drivers toward logbook violations  • why paid truck parking jumped and what it costs now  • why we think companies should pay parking for company drivers  • how trash, labor costs, and changing buying habits kill free parking  • what CDL school closures suggest about compliance and safety  • questions about vetting, identification, and English ability on the road  • why autonomous trucks might be arriving faster than promised  • winter cab checklist: food, water, clothing, tools, washer fluid, wipers, salt, cat litter  • winter driving rules: shut down when uncomfortable, avoid ice, watch the radar, increase following distance  • why “follow the taillights” is dangerous advice  • why a dash cam can save you after a crash  Let me know what you think. You can send me an email right there at scrolling at the bottom of the screen, R G K-A-P-A-L-K-A at gmail.com. Follow me on Facebook too. Rich Kapalka. You can follow me on Facebook, Rich Kapaka, or on TikTok Studio 411. Go to studio411 facebook page for photos and a more in-depth conversation.

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     Here on ONE MILE AT A TIME , i'll be discussing issues that effect the driver and  , the family of the driver. I will also get into new rules and regualtions set by D.O.T. AND OR F.M.C.S.A. ,freight predictions , new equipment , safety and maintenance concerns. i have had my class A C.D.L. for 12 years. I have been in the transportation industry for over 25 years driving motor coach , limo's , and box trucks. I am here to inform not only the truck driver but also the general public as to what goes on , on our highways to keep ALL DRIVERS SAFE and informed. 

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  • Creator
    Rich kapalka ,
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
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