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Sep 28, 2026 · 33:02
The latest on the possible trucker shutdown over furl prices
Sep 14, 2026 · 39:04
Can Truckers Carry. Can a trucker legally carry a gun in his semi truck? Can he go across state lines. Can he be arrested if he is caught with a gun? Tune in to this weeks…
Sep 7, 2026 · 57:50
Rolling Prison Nightmare. The latest horror story in trucking. Unfortunately it's a true story. A couple held 4 children in their big rig for 7 years. The story of abuse is…
Aug 23, 2026 · 33:22
We get real deep this week. We want to know about the things in the industry that no one is talking about.
Aug 10, 2026 · 36:23
KLLM Done Messed Up. Can anyone say lawsuit? Interested situation with KLLM and the way they handled their trainees program. Or should I say, they way they handled their Felafel…
Aug 3, 2026 · 37:43
We sat down with a heavy haul expert. We asked some pretty cool questions. Wait till you hear some of the things that go inside the heavy haul industry. Wait till you hear the…
Jul 19, 2026 · 31:29
Trucking Stories & News. A trucking company owes six million dollars to a family. A trucker was on the side of a highway, when he pulled his rig and trailers out onto the road. A…
Jul 5, 2026 · 42:48
Truckers are the Fall Guys. Recently a Tesla car, while on auto pilot, ran through a house, killing a grandmother. The driver of the car was charged with manslaughter. This…
Jun 20, 2026 · 31:29
Driver's What's Your Worth. Most truck drivers really don't know what they are worth. Most will tell you when asked, A mileage rate. This is the mentality, carriers have created…
Jun 6, 2026 · 34:18
Trucking Companies Beware. Are you part of a trucking company? Do you pay drivers for orientation? Do you deduct their pay if they don't stay with your company for a certain…
May 30, 2026 · 40:16
That old argument of "can flip flops be warn legally in a semi truck" is finally settled. You will be surprised when you hear the result.
May 24, 2026 · 51:22
I would Never Drive For These Carriers. Trucking companies that are adding driverless trucks to their fleet, dont deserve human drivers now. If I was back on the road I would…
May 18, 2026 · 38:03
Walmart's Do-Over Drug Policy.Something I never knew before but Walmart has a 2nd chance drug policy. Before you judge this program, you should know you might want to implement…
Apr 30, 2026 · 29:23
This week we die into some touchy subjects in trucking. Its gonna get hot n sticky then a little juicy, buckle up and brace yourself for the next episode of TalkCDL Trucking…
Apr 17, 2026 · 30:40
Trucking Shaken Up. Super Ego has been In the news all week. First appearing on 60 minutes and now on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. Over 800 drivers have filed a lawsuit against…
Apr 6, 2026 · 41:07
Speed Limits. Did you know there are 8 states that still have split speed limits? Thats right, one speed for passenger vehicles and another for commercial trucks. Statistics show…
Mar 22, 2026 · 34:18
Stealing Fuel with Magnets. I never heard of this trick. I was impressed when I heard, there is a trick that drivers have been doing for a long time. Tune in this week and hear…
Mar 9, 2026 · 36:01
Truckers Suffering. This week on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast, we conducted our first video podcast. A CEO for a trucking company got in trouble recently. He was thrown out of a…
Feb 23, 2026 · 27:22
Hard Times Angies Story. We sat down with Angie from Angies Transportation at the Florida Truck Show. Her story is one that many trucking companies experienced. Some made it…
Feb 15, 2026 · 39:27
Big Shake Up in Trucking. You thought you heard it all. Then along comes Artificial Intelligence, In other words "AI". Thats right, AI has shaken the trucking world. Tune into…
Feb 2, 2026 · 48:18
Top 5 States with Worst Roads, according to Truckers. Want to guess which state has the absolute worst roads? Better listen in and hear the latest podcast on TalkCDL Trucking…
Jan 20, 2026 · 38:56
9 Months for Killing 2. Wow, this really happened. A trucker while on his cell phone rear ended a vehicle killing 2 people. The vehicle caught fire and it was a mess. Tune in to…
Jan 12, 2026 · 48:05
Shippers Beware. Secretary Sean Duffy said Shippers should be responsible for who they load. He said he would like to take a look at shippers. Im thinking, shippers are going to…
Dec 29, 2025
Can I Refuse An Inspection. Thats the question everyone is asking. Can I actually say no to DOT when they knock on my door? But not just anytime. Can I refuse an inspection when…
Dec 15, 2025
Hottest Subject In Trucking. Today is not surprise. We have the latest and greatest topic in Trucking. Thats, right and thats what all truckers are talking about. You won't…
Nov 25, 2025
Who Is Screwing Truckers Over. On this weeks episode, we explore what's going on in the trucking industry. We found some alarming information and it's actually easy to see, if…
Nov 8, 2025 · 39:19
Let's Talk About ICE Raids. The trucking industry is getting crazy. ICE raids. Immigration check points. Non English speaking drivers and non-domiciled drivers. They are on the…
Oct 27, 2025 · 28:17
How Many Illegal CDL's. There are - Approximately 100,000 truck drivers in the United States are illegal immigrants. - This estimate is based on the proportion of undocumented…
Oct 17, 2025 · 34:46
Top 5 States for Chain Laws Plus. There are five states that earned the title of toughest states for chain laws. Tune in this week and hear which ones you should be prepared for…
Oct 7, 2025 · 17:09
Johnny Acid out of Control. Acid is driving me nuts. This was an episode back in the day. We are thinking about bringing Johnny Back on the show. What are your thoughts? TAB Bank…
Sep 30, 2025 · 33:28
B4 You Truck Count The Cost. 3 out of 4 people get their CDL and never drive past 6 months in a commercial vehicle. The main reason? They don't count the cost. They don't…
Sep 22, 2025 · 43:36
Bad Lease Purchase Carriers. Where do we start? There are more bad lease purchases than good in the trucking industry. Chances are, you have found this out all on your own. You…
Sep 13, 2025 · 52:10
If You're A 1099 Company TROUBLE's COMING. Do you offer your drivers 1099 Pay? Do you pay for the fuel? Do you pay for the truck? Do you tell the driver where to go? You just…
Sep 7, 2025 · 49:47
Stop Pooping on Your CDL. Im not going to tell you about the title, haha. You will just have to listen to this weeks episode on TalkCDL Trucking Podcast. I will tell you about a…
Aug 25, 2025 · 47:41
Truther Is Up A Creek. Recently Harjinger Singh, a trucker from India, allegedly made an illegal U-turn, killing 3 people on the Florida Turnpike. This is the hottest news in…
Aug 19, 2025 · 33:40
A Story Of Trucking On Heroin. Tune in and sit back. This weeks episode is a story of a trucker addicted to drugs. He drove cross country on heroin. His story will give you…
Aug 11, 2025 · 40:23
A recent email sent to TalkCDL Trucking Podcast, has everyone buzzing. The letter contained a message from a trucking company to their drivers. The message said My dispatch just…
Aug 5, 2025 · 41:31
Forced To Drive. You heard it right. Truck Driver all over America, are forced to drive. Here's how it works. A trucking company hires a driver that can't get a job anywhere.…
Jul 29, 2025 · 46:59
Harley Vs Semi Truck. When motorcycles clash with the big rigs, the bike loses every time. Recently a man on a Harley Davidson attempted to pass between two semi trucks. Needless…
Jul 22, 2025 · 48:36
UPS Makes Cheap Offer For Drivers To Resign. Wow, can you believe how much or little UPS offered their driver, to resign? We did the math. If a driver has ten years with UPS and…
Jul 17, 2025 · 19:46
The Trucking Insurance Guy. Did you know that Spectrum Insurance is an insurance company above he rest? Laife the Trucking Insurance Guy goes above and beyond to help his…
Jul 7, 2025 · 35:25
170,000 Non-English Speaking Drivers Out. Recently 170,000 drivers that are non-english speaking, lost their CDL. President Trump Signed an executive order with no exceptions.…
Jun 24, 2025 · 41:59
Top 10 Most Powerful Semi's in Order. Will your favorite rig be in the top ten? There is a difference between pretty and powerful. We compiled a list of the most powerful semi's…
Jun 16, 2025 · 33:54
Retired Truckers Can't Afford Retirement. Can you imagine trucking all your life. You retire and can not afford to retire? This is the state we are in. The economy has gotten so…
Jun 8, 2025 · 40:59
Crimes Against Trucker Stats. There are more crimes against ruck drivers than most realize. Many of these crimes are of a violent nature. Thus making trucking and driving trucks,…
May 27, 2025 · 37:32
Me No Speak English. Right now at this very moment, DOT are gearing up to test these they suspect of English ignorance. That's right, truckers that can not speak a lick of…
May 17, 2025 · 27:52
Summar Interview. Let us introduce you to Summar Financial. If you are in need of cash flow, this are the people for you. They will take over your invoices and get you paid…
May 13, 2025 · 46:00
Top 10 Most Dangerous Trucking Companies. I recently read an article on PKBLawfirm.com The article talked about the most dangerous trucking companies in the US. This was from…
May 5, 2025 · 36:47
English Speaking Truckers Only. Trucking has a big problem. That problem is, many truckers can't speak English language. For the past few years, truck drivers have been…
Apr 27, 2025 · 33:13
How To Report A Trucking Company To FMCSA. Did you know, it is very easy to report a trucking company to the FMCSA? If you didn't, we are about to show you how. Sit back and…
Apr 15, 2025 · 43:18
Truckers Condoms & Pee. Have you hear about the trucker that filled a condom with urine? Well did you hear what happened that day? Tune in and hear this crazy story of what a…
Apr 8, 2025 · 32:43
The Nerve Of Some. Some truckers have a lot of nerve. Wait till you hear Troy's next true story. I mean it's a doozy. It involves a homeless trucker, a dog and much arrogance.…
Mar 30, 2025 · 41:50
Trucking Is One Big Adventure. Oh yeah, if youre considering being a trucker some day, you don't want to miss this episode. Troy is going to take you on one of his adventures.…
Mar 23, 2025 · 42:40
3 Ways to tell When The Freight Is Back. Are the good times ever coming back? Will we know prior? How can we tell the industry is changing for the good? Stick around, you don't…
Mar 17, 2025 · 35:30
I Can't Drive 68 MPH. Some truck drivers refuse to drive a big rig, under the speed limit. Some trucking companies, truck speed, is set below the speed limit. Do you see the…
Mar 11, 2025 · 34:11
Trucker Overtime Pay Coming. It seems truckers and waitresses are the last people in the world to be paid right. While waitresses are clearly paid under minimum wage. A truck…
Feb 28, 2025 · 27:09
One group wants to sue truckers and their companies, well let me correct that, it seems everyone wants to sue the trucking industry for something. Everyone thinks trucking means…
Feb 23, 2025 · 15:55
Truck Parking Club At The Florida Truck Show. We ran into the Truck Parking Club at the Florida Truck Show. We sat down with Hunter Shearer, Truck Parking Clubs Number one guy.…
Feb 15, 2025 · 35:09
Trucker Catheterization. Did he say that? You bet he did. You will not believe what some truckers are doing to pass they DOT drug screen. I really wish I could tell you, but I…
Feb 8, 2025 · 34:15
Trucker Fight Club TFC. Tune in and hear the story of two little boys, that settled their differences with a rock. After that you will hear Troy's take on how truckers,…
Jan 26, 2025 · 39:07
A Carriers Obligation To Drivers. Are you a trucking Company? If so, you have obligations to the drivers you hire. First and foremost you have an obligation to honesty. Too many…
Jan 12, 2025 · 36:09
Why Can't I Carry A Gun. For some reason there is a state that does not recognize my CCW. Is this constitutional? Does this particular state have the right to refuse my rights to…
Jan 4, 2025 · 30:47
2024 In The Mirror. Yay, 2024 is behind us. A warm welcome to the New Year and Happy New Year to all of our listeners. We are praying for a better year and it has already started…
Dec 29, 2024 · 35:49
Merry Christmas Truckers. We hope all truckers and their families have great and merry Christmas this year. The most important load you will deliver is yourself to your family.…
Dec 16, 2024 · 39:29
Merging Lanes. Truck drivers are considered professional drivers. If you want the title, then you need to act like the title. When another vehicle is merges and is driving…
Dec 8, 2024 · 49:58
Just Trucking Stuff. OK, truckers are at it again. That old argument of wether Buccee's sucks or is worth it. Why doesn't Buccee's allow semi truck parking at their mega gas…
Nov 22, 2024 · 35:22
Why Experience Is Worth More. Would you like to know why trucking companies pay more for an experienced driver? There is a slew of reasons but the main one comes down to…
Nov 18, 2024 · 48:52
Inward Facing Camera Survey. Would you drive for a company that has inward facing cameras? TalkCDL conducted a nationwide survey and the results were not a surprise. However the…
Nov 10, 2024 · 37:44
Hypocrisy In Trucking. Have you noticed, in the trucking industry, there is allot of hypocrites? From shippers to receivers to trucking companies, there is plenty of hypocrisy.…
Oct 28, 2024 · 1:02:41
The Jeff Burkhardt Interview. If you haven't heard of Jeff Burkhardt, you will know him after this sit down. We asked Jeff about many issues in the trucking industry. Autonomous…
Oct 20, 2024 · 56:12
Trucker Issues Survey. We got it. The latest questionnaire from your peers. That's right, truckers were surveyed and asked, "what is your main issues?". The answers were of…
Oct 15, 2024 · 49:51
Drivers, Do You Measure Up? We are in a freight recession. Carriers have become more and more picky with their hiring standards. Truck Drivers are being turned down for jobs for…
Oct 5, 2024 · 40:49
Hazmat Endorsement Is It Worth It. How many hazardous loads does the average driver pull in a year? Is he compensated enough to justify having the endorsement? Most carriers pay…
Sep 28, 2024 · 37:40
Truckers Getting Hurt. Have you been hurt on the job? Many truck Drivers have been hurt while performing their job. Truckers are prone to injury around these bg machines. They…
Sep 15, 2024 · 40:18
Detention Pay Is A Joke. Have you ever seen detention pay? Truck Drivers are suppose to get it but rarely do. Many trucking companies keep the detention pay for themselves.…
Sep 8, 2024 · 46:00
The Latest On Driver Pay. We got the skinny on driver pay. Class A CDL drivers are professional drivers but are they get paid like a professional? Which way is it going? Up or…
Aug 29, 2024 · 40:42
Top States For Cargo Theft. Cargo theft among tractor-trailers is common. Some states have much more than others. In this weeks episode, we discuss which states are more…
Aug 18, 2024 · 35:22
Beware Of Carriers Changing DOT Numbers. Are you working for a trucking company that has changed DOT numbers? If so, you may be part of a carrier that is scamming its way thru…
Aug 4, 2024 · 1:08:30
FBI Interview Long Haul Serial Killer. We sat with Frank Figliuzzi former assistant director for counter intelligence of the Federal Burrow of Investigations. Frank has been…
Jul 25, 2024 · 56:34
How To Choose A Trucking Job. Have you struck out when picking a trucking job? Were you lid to? Did you last very long? Most likely, the answer was negative to all these…
Jul 18, 2024 · 39:11
Choose My Drugs or My CDL. 170, 000 plus drivers will lose their CDL this November because of drugs. That's right, over 170,000 suspended CDL's on the horizon. Since the clearing…
Jul 8, 2024 · 1:00:04
Scary Concerns in Trucking. Wow, the title alone makes you think. Trucking for years, has been the number one job in the country. Open up the want ads and "Class A CDL Driver"…
Jul 2, 2024 · 44:28
Top Ten Toughest Trucking Jobs. Do you know which trucking job is considered the toughest? Well we have the answer. We came up with our own way of choosing. Our selections were…
Jun 23, 2024 · 45:08
Electric Semi-Trucks Make No Sense. Electric rigs have to be charged more times on a trip. It will mess up a drivers sleep. It just makes no sense. Having to go 400 miles and…
Jun 16, 2024 · 38:35
Mess With A Semi-Truck & Get Dead. Will all Non-Trucking People please give me your undivided attention? This weekly message goes out to all those people driving 4 wheelers that,…
Jun 9, 2024 · 41:45
12 signs your cab is poisonous. Did you know that carbon monoxide can kill you? Did you know it is odorless and tasteless? A trucker recently died from carbon monoxide poisoning.…
Jun 2, 2024 · 46:44
How Much Per Smuggled Illegal Migrant. Have you ever wondered how much smugglers get per migrant? We sat down with a convicted smuggler and asked many questions. How much? How…
May 26, 2024 · 38:58
Accident Scene Does & Don'ts. Recently I heard about a horrible wreck n Pennsylvania. An entire family was in an accident. They were in the medium and stepped out of their…
May 19, 2024 · 34:56
Older Drivers & Discrimination. The unwritten rule in trucking is sad. Most carriers won't talk about it but it exists everywhere. Discrimination! True stuff. Did you know that…
May 13, 2024 · 43:28
Poop Ap Plus Preventable Accidents. Have you heard of the Poop Ap? Oh yeah, there is an ap that tracks your track, haha! We thought it would be the perfect ap for you over-the…
May 5, 2024 · 47:50
Leaving A Two Weeks Notice. When should you leave a two weeks notice? Is Two weeks enough or not enough? Drivers are faced with this question all the time. Should I do the right…
Apr 28, 2024 · 35:18
Truckers and Felonies What to Know. Do you have a felony? Are you getting turned down from many driving jobs? Well, the kind of felony and as important, when the felony happened,…
Apr 21, 2024 · 29:33
Ice Pick Bandit Is Getting Brazen. This last victim marks the 15th semi truck with flat tires. Thats right, the ice pick bandit is back. Seems Georgia is his favorite place to…
Apr 14, 2024 · 46:13
The Most Expensive Tolls
Mar 31, 2024 · 28:02
Trapped Inside A Semi-Truck Rollover. Have you ever rolled a semi-truck over? According to most drivers, it is a violent experience. We sat down with James Pittman and talked…
Mar 22, 2024 · 32:22
OOIDA Interview Speed Limiters Is It Happening. Wow, we sat down at the Louisville Truck Show, with George O'Connor from the OOIDA. We asked him about the speed limiters. His…
Mar 10, 2024 · 39:47
Electric Semi Makers Are Wacky. Recently a man on YouTube showed a video of a Tesla Semi Truck. He showed how the Tesla was beating diesel trucks up Donner Pass. Boy oh boy, the…
Mar 3, 2024 · 38:16
Truckers Avoid These Truckers Avoid These States For Fines. Would you like to know which states have the heaviest fines? Truck Drivers should avoid speeding in these states. Some…
Feb 24, 2024 · 38:13
States With The Most Bottlenecks. This will surprise you. We have a list of the states with the most bottlenecked areas. You will not believe this. Just when you thought you knew…
Feb 17, 2024 · 45:54
Bad Lease Purchases What To Know. Have you ever leased to own a semi truck? Did you get a title? Did you get to the end of the lease? Was it a nightmare? These questions and more…
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