The Road Home John Piper

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
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With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745


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FDP events:
Sept 14-17 Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
Oct 22-24 Rotary International–Lexington, NE
Nov 5-8 WIT Accelerate Conference
Nov 14 Bridgestone in Commerce City, CO

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745


David & Kelly come from entrepreneurial families, so it is no surprise that we would end up with our own business. Eleven years ago, Dave was downsized from an industry he had worked in for 35 years. The only other thing he ever wanted to do was drive a truck. So, he started with a 1-ton dually hauling campers. A year later, Kelly joined him in the truck. Over time, they got their CDLs and decided to get into Expedited Freight. Dave has been an IC for 11 years. Kelly has been an IC for ten years. Today, we own the truck pictured below. It is a 2021 Volvo VNL 300 with a 150” Bolt custom sleeper. We have been Wisconsin residents our entire lives. Their reasons for becoming owner-operators were the freedom and independence to work where and when they wanted.

In addition, the income potential was so much better!

Dave had been in the printing industry since the age of 10. He helped his grandfather run the
family business. At 12 years old, Dave’s grandfather passed away, and Dave had to teach his
mom and sister parts of the company so that they could survive. After Dave graduated from
high school, he worked in a factory for a year and a half. He thought his dream of becoming a
truck driver was in his future. Unfortunately, he was laid off. So he went back to the only thing he knew. Printing. He stayed in that profession until 11 years ago when he was laid off again.

Dave will tell you that he will never look back. He is enjoying the freedom that owning his own business affords him.

Kelly has been in many different occupations, including blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Before getting into trucking, she was at the same place for 20 years. Kelly returned to school to get her MBA in the hope of leaving that job. Never did Kelly realize that the degree would help her to run a business. Kelly also enjoys the freedom to work when and where the road takes her.

She would tell you that she feels very blessed to work in an industry that aligns with the
important things to her. Namely, God, family, and country.
They are currently leased on Landstar Express America, Inc. They hope to stay at Landstar until we retire. They are in our 6th year now.

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

We'll see you down the road!

Thomas Miller began driving professionally in 1995. Since then, he has driven nearly 4 million accident-free miles, been named the Truckload Carriers Association’s North American Owner Operator of the Year, and the Missouri Trucking Association’s Driver of the Year. Thomas has in the past and currently serves on numerous boards and committees to improve the Trucking Industry. Thomas currently serves on the Prime Inc. Driver Advisory Board, where he acts as a voice for all Prime drivers to the
management team.

As an Independent Contractor under the authority of Prime Inc., Thomas owns and operates his own very successful LLC. His success and heart for the community led him to create and coordinate charity events for the Sam Biggs Memorial Foundation to help support families fighting childhood
cancer. In 2013, Thomas was selected as an America’s Road Team captain and actively participates in industry events. Thomas is an excellent example of what it looks like to be a successful independent contractor in the trucking industry.

More information on how you can support the Sam Biggs Memorial Foundation is on their Facebook page. Link to Facebook


I mentioned I would include the following previous podcast episode for easy access. Shannon Newton, President of the Arkansas Trucking Association, aired September 2022

California AB5 with Shannon Newton Road Home Episode

Shawn Yadon, CEO of the California Trucking Association, discusses what you need to know about the efforts to protect Independent Contractors in California.

California AB5 with Shawn Yadon Podcast

We explore the challenges of finding adequate truck parking and what to do about it on the road. Hear from George and A'Mon with 37 & 12 years each on the road.

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

We'll see you down the road!

The CVSA International Roadcheck is an annual inspection event conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) across North America. During the event, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico conduct a 72-hour inspection spree on commercial vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.

The inspections are carried out by trained and certified inspectors who check commercial vehicles and drivers for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
In addition to the vehicle inspections, drivers are also checked for their qualifications, including their licenses, hours of service, and other relevant documents.

The event aims to improve commercial vehicle safety on the highways and reduce the number of accidents caused by unsafe vehicles and drivers.
The CVSA International Roadcheck occurs this year, May 16 -18.

The event has been conducted annually since 1988 and has become significant for the transportation industry, law enforcement, and the general public.

Section § 393.100: Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply?

FMCSA Weblink

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

We'll see you down the road!

Dee's story is one of overcoming the odds, facing life head-on, and coming out on top.

As a single mom in northern California, she provided for her four daughters by getting behind the wheel of a truck and delivering tomatoes in 1991 to escape poverty.

She became a small business owner with her own truck in 2015 with Prime Inc. and now teaches other student drivers how to be successful in trucking and life.

To connect with Dee on social platforms and other media appearances

https://linktr.ee/deesova

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!

With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.


For more information

https://tsatruck.org/

For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com

You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

We'll see you down the road!