You might be considering a career in truck driving, or maybe you’re just curious about what a semi-truck sleeper looks like. Exactly What Is A Truck Sleeper or Sleeper Berth? A semi-truck sleeper is legally referred to as a sleeper berth. This space is more like a small room with a dedicated bed area for ... Read more The post What Does The Inside Of A Semi Truck Sleeper Look Like? appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

Once again, a great conversation with Dan, the tax man. Dan Organ is a personal friend. He’s also my go-to guy for tax preparation and has been for 24 years. I’m glad to have him in my corner. We spent some time catching up and discussing several topics. The ins and outs of trucking for ... Read more The post Talking 2023 With Dan The Tax Man appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

I’ve done some crazy things in my tucking life. Bull hauling and oversize loads would be among them. But going into Manhattan with well over a dozen other trucks to deliver into Madison Square Garden was absolutely insane… the first time. Also, I’ve started a new project, and I’m hoping you’ll give it a shot. The post In And Out Of Madison Square Garden appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

In this episode, I have a great conversation with Dean and Robert, to pros from DAT. These guys are pros at what they do. They’re also entertaining to listen to. NOTE: Full disclosure here. I do have an affiliate relationship with DAT. When you subscribe to one of their products through The Trucking Podcast links, ... Read more The post Find The Best Truckloads With The Best Data, A Conversation With DAT Experts appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

In this episode, we will be talking with Dan Organ, my go-to tax guy for nearly 25 years. Dan and I did a lot of catching up and talked about taxes and our favorite binge-worthy shows on Amazon, Netflix, and other platforms. To contact Dan, just follow any of the options on his website, DrakeTaxService.com. ... Read more The post What’s Up With 87,000 New IRS Agents-Dan The Tax Man appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

Trucking and coffee just go together. But many of us find truckstop coffee totally unacceptable. Weak, low-quality coffee that’s been sitting on a burner for hours just doesn’t do the trick. Lucky for you, I’ve tried just about every way of making coffee in a truck. I’m happy to share what I think are the ... Read more The post Trucker Coffee – The Best Coffee A Truck Driver Can Make In A Truck appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

It doesn’t matter if you’re driving a VW Jetta or a big 18-wheeler. You expect the vehicle to slow down or stop when you hit that brake pedal. This may be the end game in each braking system, but it’s important to know the difference between your car’s hydraulic brake system and that of a ... Read more The post Air Brakes VS Hydraulic Brakes – 11 Facts You Need To Know appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve always been the most satisfied by serving specific trucking niches. that’s what this episode is all about. The post Best Trucking Jobs, The Riches Are In The Niches appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

For starters, I’ve been trucking since 1998. A lot of things have changed within the trucking industry since then. In this article, I’ll do my best to explain why truck drivers do things you may not understand, like driving side by side and staying in the middle lane. Why Truck Drivers Stay In The Middle ... Read more The post Why Do Truck Drivers Stay In The Middle Lane? appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more

Today’s discussion is about breakdowns while hauling brokered freight. I’m not thinking flat tires, broken airlines, or another issue that could get you an hour behind. Instead, what happens when you blow a turbocharger or some major component failure that will take a week or two to have repaired? I was able to connect with ... Read more The post Truck Breakdowns And Brokered Freight appeared first on The Trucking Podcast ..read more