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 unfiltered experiences from life on the road, including a recent DOT inspection that left me both puzzled and perturbed. As ..read more

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 intersection of technology and cultural sensitivities, revealing the contentious biases of AI and the uproar around Google's Gemini mis ..read more

Have you ever felt like you might be giving too much at work, putting in those extra miles but worried you're just being taken for a ride? Strap in as I unpack the complexities of being a team player without becoming the team's doormat. I'll share my recent run-in with the fine line of work boundaries after clocking in two weekends straight, and we'll chew over how a fellow driver's reliance on GPS landed him in a heap of legal trouble. And for a dash of levity, I'll toss in a curious celebrity connection to a show that's got my son and me glued to the screen. Life on the road isn't just abou ..read more

Ever found yourself gripping the steering wheel, eyes peeled on the road, and suddenly realizing the weight of responsibility in each mile? That's where we kick things off, folks – a hearty welcome back post-holiday buzz, where I, Rich, get real about the trucking life, from the perils of distracted driving to the epic quest for truck parking. But it's not all serious business; I've got tales to tell, like my new gear for YouTube vids (cheers to the missus) and a slice of life with birthdays and a son who's got business savvy shoveling snow. Picture this: you're at a truck stop, where once ba ..read more

       JIM , TIM , & RICH  DISCUS THE ISSUES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE RELEASE OF HOSTAGES. ALSO A LITTLE DRIVING TIPS FOR THE FOUR WHEERS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD.  Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP ..read more

    Trucker has a stand off with a towing co. cost his co. $14000.00 rather than paying $13.00.     My thoughts out on the road this week. Be a better person than you were the day before.  Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP ..read more

       Jim and Rich discuss the war in Israel. We give the background  and opinion of both sides of the conflict. We get into the protests around the world and at our most prestigious colleges.        We also discuss the pro's and con's of lease purchase. Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP ..read more

       In this episodw I interview Jeff Murray on the issues at the southern border and in the middle East. Jeff is a 20 + year veteran driver. He has non bias views on current events around the world and in our Nation.       I'll also discus some winter driving tips and my thoughts out there on the ROAD!!! Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP ..read more

     With winter knocking on the door , Some winter driving tips for our fellow truckers and four wheelers out there.     “Then our segment of the way we see it” “Too old to work and too young to die,” became the slogan of autoworkers.  According to KJP,  republicans don’t support funding for families of natural disasters or  the military, and  republicans should stop playing games.    Peter Ducey asks KJP , “when is enough going to be enough of illegals coming across the southern border.    Merritt Garland in the hot seat ..read more

The history of trucking dates back to the early 1900s, when the first gasoline-powered trucks were introduced. Initially used for short-haul transportation, the industry grew as companies realized the cost benefits of trucking over rail transportation.  PepsiCo uses fleet of 21 Tesla Semis in day-to-day operations Are Aliens-U.F.O’S REAL. Government cover up?  Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP ..read more