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A truck driver is in prison and a dock manager is dead. That was the result of an impatient trucker trying to get unloaded before his appointment. Truck driver Timothy Saunders got into an argument with Thomas Hartman in May of 2019 and it would change their lives forever. The result was Saunders pointing a gun at Hartman and pulling the trigger. One family has lost a member forever and another family will have to watch their loved one grow very old behind bars. This story is the result of an ongoing problem in the trucking industry. An ongoing problem in Trucking Murder on the Dock, The Thomas Hartman Story. Many truck drivers every day will get into heated arguments on docks all across America. Whether it be at a shipper or receiver truckers are in a hurry to either get loaded or unloaded, in able to put miles behind them. A trucker relies on the wheels turning out many miles in order to make a decent pay check. When a trucker is held up at a shipper or receiver they can get very impatient and the res

Director Tom Turns Trucking Interview Around. We sat down with a Hollywood director to talk about his thoughts on trucking and he turned the interview around on us. Instead of asking questions, Tom Kramer, a Hollywood director turned the tables on hosts Troy and Ruthann Austin. Tom quickly took over the show and conducted his own interview, asking Troy and Ruthann personal questions of their trucking life. Tune into this weeks podcast and enjoy the fun. DIRECTOR TOM TURNS TRUCKING INTERVIEW AROUND TalkCDL Trucking Podcast TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Contact us at Troy@Talk CDL for an interview. If you are a trucker that has a great story in regards to trucking please contact us today. If you are someone that is tied to trucking whether is be a dispatcher, Broker, Trucking company or even a relative of a trucker, contact us. We are always looking for interesting stories highlighting the trucking industry. http://tomkramerfil

Trucker Booting Scam - Know The Law. All across the country there is a new scam going on. Tow companies are setting up illegal booting traps. Unaware to the property owner, illegal tow companies will set signs on parking lots that say "No Semi Truck Parking". In many cases the signs are hidden and not well lit. When an unsuspecting trucker pulls in to the empty parking lot for a few hours of rest, the trap is sprung. Many time the signs might be quickly installed after the trucker has already laid down for some sleep. Then comes the knock on the door and the tired truck driver is awaken to a boot or a barnacle attached to his semi-truck. The ransom to free your rig Now comes the cost to get your truck back. These fees are very high and most truckers can not afford to pay the tow truck driver. These fees can cost up to $2500 just to have the boot removed. This is a scam and is very illegal. Know the law Being this is a new scam for the past couple of years, laws and those that enforce the laws

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. An embarrassment to trucking. The latest trucker to kill an innocent driver on the road while under the influence happened this past week. Court records say Peterson Black, of Taylorsville, Utah, had been under the influence of alcohol Sunday while driving west on I-80, about 4 miles southwest of Grand Island. According to reports Black lost control of his truck and it crossed into the eastbound lanes, where a small sport utility vehicle went under the trailer he was hauling.  Recently another Drunk Driver This comes on the heels of another story of a dump truck operator who killed six people while driving drunk. Jamie Don McKenzie, 42, of Heber City, pleaded guilty this past April to three counts of automobile homicide, a second-degree felony, for his involvement in an October crash. He was sentenced to serve between one and 15 years for each count, with the sentences ordered to be served one after

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Trucking Stats and Those Governing Truckers. This week on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast, Ruthann and Troy talked about some statistics in the trucking industry. How many peoplemmake up the trucking industry? Its many. How much money is the trucking industry worth? Wait till you hear the number. They spoke about these topics and many other stats that cover trucking. The Trucking Law Makers TRUCKING STATS AND THOSE GOVERNING TRUCKERS. Ever wonder who makes up the rules that truck drivers have to abide by? Well we were wondering ourselves. So we looked into it and found some funny but crazy facts about the people that govern the trucking industry. How much trucking experience do they have? You will be surprised to find out that figure. How many people are in charge of making up the rules? That is a figure that will Make your head spin. Check out these and many more fun facts about the trucking industry. http

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.2019 Trucking Companies Gone + Shots Fired. There were too many trucking companies that went out of business in 2019 to count. Citing lack of fright because of trade wars, many carriers found themselves searching for freight. With lack of freight came lower rates and from there they started tumbling. Celadon Trucking was the largest but they issues went far beyond lack of freight!. Celadon was founded in 1985 by Steve Russell, a former executive with Ford, RCA and Hertz Truck and Equipment. It began with 50 leased trucks and 100 leased trailers. It became one of the first U.S.-based companies to forge routes into Mexico. Arrested Two former top executives at Indianapolis-based trucking and transportation company Celadon Group Inc.were indicted for their roles in an alleged fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say cost the publicly traded company's shareholders more than $60 million. Former Chief Oper

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Australian Trucker Gary with TalkCDL in the studio for a chat about trucking life in Australia. Gary Reynolds recently called in to talk about his adventures in the outback. In Australia truckers have many similarities and also some differences. For example Australian truck drivers also have to log their hours of driving. They are however, not obligated to use ELD's. Australian truck drivers, like American truck drivers, drive Kenworth's, Western Stars and Freight Liners. Peterbilt's are not a common truck as in the USA. Tune in to this weeks podcast and hear how our brothers in Australia work in the trucking industry. https://www.smart-trucking.com/australian-road-trains/https://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/threads/how-hard-is-it-for-an-american-to-be-hired-as-a-truck-driver-in-australia.117457/http://bigcitydriver.com/2013/05/truck-driving-in-australia-road-trains-and-more/http://ta

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.D.O.T. Answers tough trucker Questions. Trooper Hoover from the Indiana State Police sat down with us for an interview. We talked about his relationship with truck drivers and how he is making an impact in todays trucking industry. Trooper Hoover has been on the force many years and most of it has been working with the Department of transportation. Questions for the D.O.T. Drivers wrote in some questions and we asked them. Are there certain carriers the D.O.T. targets? What should a driver do that is forced off a shippers property with no available hours to run? What is the ruling on truckers carrying firearms in a semi truck? Is it legal? What does the law say about a trucker having alcohol in a semi truck while on break? These questions and more were asked the latest podcast. https://www.in.gov/indot/https://www.facebook.com/pg/ISPCVED/photos/?ref=page_internalhttp://talkcdl.com/alcohol-inside

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Trucking A Young Boy's Dream. Driving a tractor-trailer for a living for most is a job but for some a dream. A young boy worked in his grandfathers garage greasing rigs and changing tires. Traveling up and down the highways in Pennsylvania in his pap's cabover, he fell in love with trucking! He would go onto learn many things from that old man. Respect, skills and safety would top the list. Howard "Jute" Heffner was his that old mans name and he was more than a grandfather. He thought this young man all he could and made such an impact in his life that most of that young boy knowledge would be credited to Jute. When he was 15 years old his grandfather would teach him how to shift a pick-up truck. The shifter was on the steering column. It was called a three speed and its nickname was "three speed on the tree"! He would go on to teach him how to shift them semi trucks too. Jutes Death and Memory Howard w

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Semi Trucks in Pa & Trucker Birthdays. There are a few new rules in Pennsylvania when it comes to Semi Trucks and winter driving. It will depend on conditions and what weight and level your semi truck falls into on the new categories list. Pennsylvania has been named the 2nd worst state for winter driving and the authorities here are taking it serious. If you drive a big rig for a living, you might want to understand the new laws enacted this year. Trucker Birthday's SEMI TRUCKS IN PA & TRUCKER BIRTHDAYS The life of a truck driver is different in many ways. Schedules are probably in the top 5 things that will always be different from the rest of the world. Birthdays and holidays can become a problem for OTR and Regional truck drivers. Sometime a driver has to make priorities in their lives. A driver must explain to his family his schedule. A good trucker family will understand the way our birthdays an

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Alcohol Inside Semi Trucks. Is a truck driver permitted to have alcohol in his semi truck? Is there a law that covers this? Recently TalkCDL broke a story about a driver that was fired and was caught with alcohol in his cab. A carrier reported that the driver in question was terminated because of service failures. In fact 5 failures in the two week period he was with the company. Upon termination the carrier entered into his tractor, only to discover a couple of six packs. If we are putting two and two together we might come up with the reason for the great amount of service failures. Alcohol Inside Semi TrucksCompany Rules. If a driver signs paper work stating he will follow all company rules, he has nothing to stand on if he is fired for breaking the rules. When signing up with a carrier you might want to read up on their does and don'ts. Most carriers will have certain rules prohibiting the possessi

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Semi Truck Gummies are now being sold to truckers but are they safe? Recently a truck driver claims to have consumed dummies that were suppose to be THC free! After buying and eating several bottles Trevor Darrow failed a drug screen. He is now suing Florida-based Just Brands USA in Illinois District Court. In the suit, Darrow argues that Just Brands USA violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices Act by labelling their CBD products “No THC” when he says that they do in fact contain THC. Darrow ultimately was terminated from his employer and was out of work for several months. Have you tested Positive with a safe product If you have tested positive for THC while using a "THC Free" product, call us. TalkCDL would like to interview you on one of our shows. Tell the world about your ordeal here on our popular podcast. Let us tell your story to the world by calling into our studio

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Goldilocks Truckers & Carrier Advice. What is a Goldilocks Trucker? Are you telling me you don't remember the Storie of Goldilocks and the three bears? Remember how Goldi wondered into their cabin and ate their food! But she did not eat everyones bowl. She first tried Poppa bears and it was too hot and then momma bears was too cold. She then went on and tried baby bears and it was just right. Well the moral of that story was, every thing Goldi did or tried was barley ever good enough for her. She in fact had to have everything just right, she never excepted anything that wasn't perfect for her. Well the problem with this kind of attitude, is, its all about her only. Goldilocks Truckers When a trucking company hires a "Goldilocks Trucker" they are getting someone that has to have it their way only. This means "Goldi" does not drive in certain areas, He has to be home at certain times, he has to have a sp

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. Kelly Mack McCoy Trucker Writer Husband. Kelly wrote a book called "Rough Way To The Highway" which is the first book he has written. You guested it, its about trucking and and the lives of a few individuals. He likes to point out that this is a "novel" so always remember that its just a novel. Kelly is writing his next book and hopefully we will see more books from the talented truck driver that likes to write. Kelly is an over the road trucker and travels with his wife and dog, cruising the highways of America. If you see Kelly out on the road, be sure and ask him for an autograph or maybe even grab a signature for the book, hint hint. How does one start perusing a dream Kelly Mack McCoy started a little late in life but better late than never. We asked Kelly how one would go about starting a book or even perusing their dreams. Just do it! The bottom line, you will never get to the finish line

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Perverts In Trucking. An Arkansas based trucking company owner has been arrested. He is accused of some of the most vile things on the planet. Among rape and patronizing a victim of human trafficking he is also charged with sexual indecency with a child and thats according to police records. According to records Hugh O. Daniels, 73, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, “paid to rape” two teenage girls, ages 14 and 16, who were victims of sex trafficking. This all happened at the Bel-Air Motel and Apartments, located in North Little Rock, this past September. He owns Hugh O. Daniels Trucking Company, a local dump truck and excavating business.  Trucking is made up of all kinds Perverts In Trucking. The trucking industry consists of every kind of people on earth. We have some great people in the industry but we also have our share of criminals. Child predators are the lowest form of human you can get. Being inv

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Mike Sheffield Trucker & Singer. We went on a road trip to Everts Ky. We sat with Mike and his guitar player Dustin. Mike told us many stories about how he started out as a truck driver and eventually start pursuing his dream of singing. Mike recently put out a song called "If Peterbilt Made A Guitar". Once the song hit the internet, it changed his life. Truck drivers and many people fell in love with this singing trucker if you will. The song has a catchy toon and of course incorporates trucking into the lyrics. Since then Mike has put out another song called "Truck Driving Fool" and "Hit N Run". Rolling Interview Mike Sheffield Trucker & Singer. beside the podcast we conducted on Mike, we also interviewed Mike while on a short trip in his semi truck. You will have to wait for the interview to come out but it will be worth the wait. A little preview of the "rolling interview", mike opened up about tr

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also.Trucker Talks About His Rollover. We recently spoke with a truck driver that was involved in a rollover. The year was 1991 and Scott Thornbury would be in a life changing accident. Scott would be involved in what truckers call a 'rollover". A rollover is when a semi truck is turned on its side or up side down. it is a violent accident and it is considered one of the worse accident a semi truck can be involved in. Causes Trucker Talks About His Rollover. There are many reasons that cause a rollover. A trucker can take a turn too fast, a load can shift, a shipper can load a trailer wrong, a tire can blow and cause a rollover, a tire can catch a low shoulder causing a driver to over-correct his truck, there are many causes but the most common reason for a rollover is off and on ramps. It happens numerous times in. year, a truck driver approaches an off ramp too fast and lays it down. This is why the rule of

Trucking NewsTruckers Be On Guard. Your life on the road is worth protection. When traveling on Americas highways, truck drivers become vulnerable. even the biggest and toughest truckers can become a victim on the road. Many drivers have been mugged and even killed while walking in an unlit parking lot, in an area they were not familiar with. Truckers Protect yourselves Protecting yourselves while on the road is something you should have planned before you started this career. Many states recognize carry permits from other states. It is up to you to do your homework when carrying a firearm across state lines. https://mylegalheat.com

TalKCDL is the Number One Trucking Podcast on planet Earth. This isn't just our claim but yours also. NEGLIGENCE & TRUCKING INSURANCE. Recently we spoke with Corey from Utah, a trucking insurance expert. Corey explained to TalkCDL why trucking companies cost themselves unnecessary large amounts of money. Trucking companies fail to put in place policies that will catch those unwanted unexpected mishaps that should have been caught with a simple inspection. Inspections by drivers NEGLIGENCE & TRUCKING INSURANCE. If trucking companies would implement inspection but offer incentives they would save money. As sure as God made green little apple, a truck will eventually break down costing money. May of these break down can cause extra damage. for example a a tire that should have been changed flies apart taring up fenders and brake lines. This is extra damage that could have been prevented by a watchful driver. Lets ace it folks, ma y drivers will not go that extra mile if they have no incentive. Offe

Trucking Company Buys Trucking CompanyTrucking Company Buys Trucking Company. Heartland Express has bought Millis Transfer. Heartland having about 2600 trucks has now acquired an additional 800 trucks putting them over the 3000 mark. Over the years we have seen carriers purchasing other carriers only to absorb them into the fold. I am guessing that when the Millis drivers received the news, their countenance changed dramatically. When you are part of a smaller carrier that is being acquired, it is shock to the system knowing change is coming. Millis having a great reputation in the industry is about to take on Heartland rules. It may not seem to be a big change at first but if history is a sign of the future then Millis has a new mommy. Subtle to Loud Most changes will be very little in the beginning. As time goes on it is inevitable that Millis falls in line with the new mothership. Drivers that work for Millis may come to find out that their health care will change. All changes are going to be based