171 episodes
Trucker Dump - A Trucking Podcast Todd McCann
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4.8 • 68 Ratings
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A podcast for truckers, potential truckers, and curious non-truckers. The goal is to make you think about driving around trucks by telling interesting stories from the road that will (hopefully) drive the point home. I also share comments from listeners.
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TD168: Overtime Pay, 60-ft Trailers, Rising Trucker Pay, & More
In this week’s show, we discuss more about AB5, drug testing, overtime pay, Tesla trucks, 60-ft trailers, new trucking services, apps, and truck stops, and unfortunately a crap-ton of recalls. On the plus side, trucker pay has gone up. So there’s that.
In the feedback section, listeners have follow-up on the rising Pennsylvania toll rates and the new parking program and the ParkUnload app.
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:
Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more.
News Links:
Steering gear recall hits 47k Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks from OverdriveOnline.com
Nearly 1400 Daimler trucks recalled for unexpected engine shutdown risk from CDLLife.com
Navistar recalling more than 8,000 LoneStar and LT trucks from LandLine.media
Tesla Semi could be on the road by the end of 2022 from LandLine.media
Walmart rolls out ‘first of its kind’ 60-foot multi-temp reefer trailer from CDLLife.com
Drivewyze integrated into Verizon Connect from OverdriveOnline.com
DAT launches new mobile app from OverdriveOnline.com
U.S. DOT considers electronic forms for drug testing program from LandLine.media
Submit your comments on the electronic forms for the drug and alcohol testing.
Overtime pay for employee drivers: Market benefits and drawbacks from OverdriveOnline.com
Washington State formula for overtime pay
Truck driver salary increased significantly in 2021, according to study from CDLLife.com
Schneider driver ruled an employee in federal court appeal from FreightWaves.com
What’s happening with AB5? The OOIDA Foundation explains from LandLine.media
Pilot renovates six locations from OverdriveOnline.com
Listener Feedback:
Trevor and Matt have thoughts on the rising Pennsylvania toll rates.
Bruce shares his experience with the ParkUnload app and shares photos too (see bottom of post)!
Show info:
You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com
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TD167: Autonomous Trucks and Cops, Cummin's Hydrogen Engine, Speed Traps, & More
In today’s show, we discuss lots of new stuff: Cummins’ new hydrogen engine, new money for driver training, a new biodiesel, a new speed trap, new road closures and toll increases, and a first-ever demonstration of an autonomous vehicle being pulled over by the fuzz. Oh, and of course, truckers have found a new thing to be pissed off about the speed limiter proposal.
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:
Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more.
News Links:
Oakland truckers claim ‘small victory’ after judge seeks more time to review AB5 suit from FreightWaves.com
FMCSA announces $3.1M in grants to recruit veterans into trucking from LandLine.media
Bureau of Prisons Expands CDL Training for Women from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
Speed limiters contradict driver retention goals, OOIDA says from LandLine.media
You can now watch the ‘first-ever public demonstration of an autonomous truck being pulled over by law enforcement’ from CDLLife.com
Cummins hydrogen engine offers more capability, lower cost over all-electric from OverdriveOnline.com
Texas researchers’ new breed of peanuts may boost biodiesel production from FreightWaves.com
Tolls to increase by 5% on the Pennsylvania Turnpike from CDLLife.com
Starting Aug. 1, Louisiana doubles fines on Atchafalaya Bridge from LandLine.media
Three-week closure of I-70 in Topeka begins soon from CDLLife.com
Listener Feedback:
Eric Lindeau writes in to tell us about two more McDonald’s in Minnesota that have big rig drive thrus. Cool!
Show info:
You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com
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TD166: More AB5, Under-21 Driver Program, HOS Challenge, Trucker Pets, & More
In this week’s show we discuss more on the AB5 situation, the under-21 driver program that just started, the outcome of the hours-of-service challenge, driver-facing cameras, Connecticut’s new emissions law, more women truckers, tips for brake care, trucker pets, more studies on truck parking, electric truck ramifications, and what the heck is the PHMSA?
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:
Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more.
News Links:
Trucker AB 5 Blockade Ends at Port of Oakland from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
TransForce offers ‘two-check’ solution to help independents comply with AB5 from FreightWaves.com
ATBS releases ‘Quick Guide to AB 5’ ebook from OverdriveOnline.com
ATRI wants to hear from truckers on driver-facing cameras from OverdriveOnline.com
Take the ATRI truck camera survey
Meet Driface, the driver-facing camera from LandLine.media
Will battery-electric trucks end up a ‘black eye’ on environmental benefits? from OverdriveOnline.com
WIT: Female driver workforce grows to over 13% from OverdriveOnline.com
FMCSA's under-21 driver pilot program opens: Here's how it works from OverdriveOnline.com
DC appeals court denies driver hours-of-service challenge from FreightWaves.com
PHMSA Seeks Input on Possible Shift From Paper to Electronic Communication from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
Researchers to Study Truck Parking in Iowa, Wisconsin from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
New Love’s in Pennsylvania has 130 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com
Love’s opens the company’s first-ever truck stop in Connecticut from CDLLife.com
Connecticut enacts new emissions law targeting trucks from OverdriveOnline.com
10 tips to help truckers prep for CVSA Brake Safety Week from CDLLife.com
Driver named Highway Angel for alerting fellow trucker to trailer fire from OverdriveOnline.com
$30k up for grabs in Pilot Road Warrior contest from OverdriveOnline.com
Riding shotgun: Program aims to pair truckers and pets from LandLine.media
Email Memphis Animal Services at mas@memphistn.gov
Listener Feedback Links:
Shannon points me to the McDonald’s in Minnesota that has a big truck drive-thru
Emery writes in to continue to torture me on how to pronounce the name of his trucking company.
Maverick and some driver who calls himself Some Driver on the Trucker Dump Slack group, share some thoughts on chameleon carriers.
Driver Dave recommends a book called “Why We Sleep?” by Matthew Matthew Walker.
Show info:
You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com
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TD165: AB5 Aftermath, Chameleon Carriers, 5 Things Trucking Schools Don't Teach, & More
On today’s show we’ve got lots on the aftermath of California’s AB5 law, broker reform, promoting women truckers, 5 things trucking schools don’t teach, concerns over Canada’s ELD mandate, road closures, and what the heck is a chameleon carrier? Plus lots more news, listener feedback, and what I’m pretty sure is the cheesiest outro I’ve done to date.
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:
Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more.
News Links:
Autocar trucks added to widespread steering gear recall from OverdriveOnline.com
Drivers warned that I-94 in Detroit to shut down for seven days from CDLLife.com
Can California Owner-Operators Work Around AB5 Independent Contractor Restrictions? from TheTruckersReport.com
Truckers at Oakland protest say ‘cargo won’t flow until AB5 goes’ from FreightWaves.com
California Congressmembers call on Gov. Newsom to repeal AB 5 for trucking from OverdriveOnline.com
Trade Groups Ask Newsom to Delay Enforcement of AB 5 from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
House transportation committee passes truck parking legislation from OverdriveOnline.com
FMCSA’s speed limiters: Unsafe at any speed? from FreightWaves.com
ATA launches new program to address issues facing women in trucking from OverdriveOnline.com
TD141: Women In Trucking With Ellen Voie from AboutTruckDriving.com
Broker reform: Should dispatch services be considered brokers? FMCSA's comment request sparks debate from OverdriveOnline.com
Chameleon carriers pose threat to nation’s roadways from FreightWaves.com
Trucking association raises concerns over Canada’s ELD mandate from FreightWaves.com
5 Things Truck Driver Training Schools Don’t Teach | What To Do About It! from RoadLegends.com
Portland to consider banning the sale of diesel from CDLLife.com
New program to add tire monitoring tech at 200 truck stops, tire data sent to fleet managers within 2 minutes from CDLLife.com
Texas BBQ joint has a drive-thru for semi trucks from CDLLife.com
Love’s opens new truck stop in Illinois with 70 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com
TravelCenters of America Hosts St. Christopher Truckers Relief Campaign from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
Listener Feedback Links:
Matt a.k.a. @Mountain Matt sends in an “almost” Trucker Grub segment and thanks me for the podcast, the ebooks, and the Trucker Dump Slack Group.
Nathan, Rob, and Brandon all ask to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group.
Butare doesn’t miss one second of the podcast… ever!
Nick’s plan to go to trucking school have been delayed, but that doesn’t keep him from driving a truck. 😉
Show info:
You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com
Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group
Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com
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TD164: Government Overreach, EV Battery Issues, Trucker Movies, AB5, New Regulations, & More
This week we discuss autonomous yard trucks, new regulations, government overreach, a new trucker movie, more on AB5, the 15 best truck stops in the US, EV charging and battery issues, hot tires, what young people are looking for in trucking careers, and believe it or not, more safety blitzes.
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:
Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more.
News Links:
Arkansas to kick off two week speeding crackdown from CDLLife.com
Hundreds of truckers protest AB5 at Southern California’s busiest ports from FreightWaves.com
Refrigerated carriers combine as KLLM acquires Quest Global from FreightWaves.com
2290 tax filing season opened July 1. Here's how to get ahead of the deadline from OverdriveOnline.com
Tire safety risks can rise with the temperature from OverdriveOnline.com
New trucking movie features a female driver in a battle against human traffickers to save a teen girl from CDLLife.com
Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
Outrider ready to scale distribution yard autonomy from FreightWaves.com
Pilot and GM plan coast-to-coast EV fast-charging network from FreightWaves.com
First Responders Outline Concerns With EV Battery Fires from ttnews.com (Transport Topics)
A run at mobile CO2 capture, straight from the stacks -- and growing markets for the gas from OverdriveOnline.com
DOT Sec Buttigieg Plans to Ignore Supreme Court Ruling and Target Truckers Using Diesel Engines, According to Wall Street Journal from TheTruckersReport.com
Pennsylvania passes new snow, ice removal law from OverdriveOnline.com
Trucking, supply chain groups press for end to redundant background checks from OverdriveOnline.com
The Top 15 Best Truck Stoops In America You Have To Visit from HaleTrailer.com
Last day to leave comments on truck speed limiters
Listener Feedback Links:
John, RE, and Scott simply want to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group.
Chris asks to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group and asks my opinion about hotshot trucking. I mention The Trucking Podcast
Dave wants to become a truck driver and a Trucker Dump Slack member.
Nicolle moved from Puerto Rico to become a trucker and now she wants to join the Trucker Dump Slack Group too!
Show info:
You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com
Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group
Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com
Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast?
Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein -
TD163: Safety Blitzes, Speed Limiter Comments, A Trucker Party, Marijuana Lowers Truck Accidents, & More
This week we’ve got stories on ELDs and Covid in Canada, what are your rights when a broker doesn’t pay, more carrier acquisitions, yet another safety blitz, a bajillion public comments on speed limiters, a big trucker party, and ironically, how marijuana is lowering truck crashes. Plus listener feedback and more on today’s show.
This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by:
Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series.
Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more.
News links:
Driver in Texas human smuggling operation faces possibility of death penalty from OverdriveOnline.com
Kelly regional drive tire recalled from OverdriveOnline.com
Canada approves another ELD provider from OverdriveOnline.com
Canada extends COVID border restrictions to Sept. 30 from FreightWaves.com
FMCSA receives more than 14,000 comments on controversial speed limiter proposal — comment period ends soon from CDLLife.com
Submit your comments to the FMCSA regarding truck speed limiters
FMCSA extends hours waiver for baby formula haulers from OverdriveOnline.com
Anti-speeding enforcement blitz taking place now through early September in Connecticut from CDLLife.com
Iowa 80 gearing up for annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree from OverdriveOnline.com
Legal marijuana may lower rate of truck accidents, new research says from FreightWaves.com
Pitt Ohio acquires assets from partner carrier Teal’s Express from FreightWaves.com
Trucking Law: What are your rights when a broker doesn’t pay? from OverdriveOnline.com
Trucker Grub links:
Submit your favorite truck-accessible eatery to TruckerDump@gmail.com
Listener Feedback links:
Bruce Phelps shares his thoughts on the new weekly format. Psssht… he's a fan of it!
I mentioned being a big fan of The Newsworthy podcast for "news made fast, fair, fun - in just 10 minutes."
Trinidad Hernandez took a break from trucking but he's back and thanks me for continuing to do the podcast. Well you're welcome, Trinidad.
Christopher Moyer asks about the ebook combo pack and I'm more than happy to talk about the 25% off deal for only $14.98.
Show info:
You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com
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Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast?
Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein
Customer Reviews
Great and excellent
You are very informative I enjoy listening to your episodes and I have went back and listen to as many as my phone will let me your last episode was talking about cameras in your trucks well let me tell you I have one in my truck and it goes off all the time it can’t tell if you put your seatbelt on or not it can tail if you get a blank stare sunglasses cover that up it will send a message back if I do not come to a complete stop at a stop sign I get I get wrote up if I have bad habits that is on the list and there is a bunch of them but my pay is good so I am staying there until I point out on the system so I think most of the drivers will be aggravated like I am but will stay at their job until they are booted out and it doesn’t matter how much you gripe
Waste of time
This guy just likes to hear himself and thinks he’s funny.
Great podcast
F the activist jerkoffs, keep on trucking