TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

One of the many concepts the public has of us Truckers is we never open the door except to fuel. We live on sweets and Coffee and of course ciggerettes, lol.  Is that what the world thinks of us? Can Truckers go with out energy Boosts and do we really pee in that many bottles that the world is noticing? Wow, Tune in tonight to just talk about it.

Truck Drivers that Molest. Not all truckers in America are the freindly driver that most of the public has come to know. Beware of the trucker or any man for that matter that has a want to be around children and only children. Trucking is a very easy cloak to hide behind. Its a life that allows a driver to carry on in an area for a short time and then be out of town the next day essentially leaving his trash behind and sometimes never to be seen again...Tune in tonight and join in on this discusion... Show Links - http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/mar/09/idaho-truck-driver-pleads-guilty-to-molesting-7-bo/

What do you do when protesters are blocking your truck and the situation is not looking good? Truckers all over the country are running in to situations like the Charlotte protests. Tune in tonight and lets talk about these times we are in and what we can do when traveling Americas Highays... Lets find a way to Truck Safe...   Shows Links -http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/featured/charlotte-protesters-shut-down-freeway-steal-and-burn-cargo-from-semis/  

Trucks drivers accross the country deal with many things from Long hours to Bad weather. But there is something that often comes with all the rest of the problems and that is depression...In this article you will find one of the contrbutors of depression and thats "Social Media", thats right we did not studder, Facebook and Twitter are one way a Trucker can find himself feeling down, and when youre on the road you do not need to feel depressed.   Sjow Link -http://cdllife.com/2016/health/6-ways-that-social-media-can-contribute-to-driver-depression/

Truckers have it bad enough with Traffic, long hours, Bad Dispatchers, bad weather, long periods away from home and bad drivers getting in the way. Now we have motorist taking shots at us. Tune in tonight and lets talk about why people are mad enough to pull a gun out and shoot at us while we are trying to make a living. How can Truck Drivers protect themselves on the road and what situations to avoid. Plus a legend in Trucking has passed away at a ripe old age. Duane Acklie Owner and Chairmen at Crete Carriers. Show Links http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/featured/motorcyclist-faces-felony-charges-for-shooting-at-semi-on-i-94/ http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/crete-carrier-chairman-passes-away/

Are States Really going to get away with trying to stop Trucks from running between Hours? An article that came out this week in Best Surce Videos is saying that 11 states are trying to stop Truckers from running between 11pm to 6am??? We are looking to see if this is true but what do yall think about this? Crazy to think that Reefers would never have late deliveries again?     Source - http://www.bestsourcevideos.info/11-states-agree-implement-enforce-truck-curfew/

Troy Visits North Dakota! 

It is very common when things fall off of Big Rigs and it can be deadly - Dump trailers - Rocks, Reefer & Van trailers have been known to blow steel belted tires which can be deadly, Flatbed trailers have many things that can come off. Tail Gators stay back and pay attention cause you never know what will become a projectile. Tractor trailers are a heavy duty machine and the parts are very heavy. When a brake drum or a set of tandems come off the damage can be huge. Tune in tonight Live and lets talk about this subject. Show Links: http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/featured/motorist-dies-after-semi-brake-drum-crashes-through-windshield/ https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/ http://talkcdl.com

Big RiG Wrecks - It happens every day. Many Drivers will statistically be in a chain reaction wreck becasue of Lack of CB Use. Low Bridges are just plain hit because of paying attention, Jackknifes are scarey and rollovers will ruin your career. Tune in tonight and lets talk about how to avoid these common bad accidents in Semi Trucks. Tractor Trailer wrecks are no joke and can magnify ones fears. Lets talk about it on TalkCDL the Trucker Show! Show Links: https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/photos/a.726077187492215.1073741828.722672004499400/840412829391983/?type=3&theater

Petes & KW's, these are the two Rigs considered to be the best in the industry. These are the trucks that most drivers want to be seen in. They have the chrome, the wheel base, the ride and the look that most drivers like. Peterbilt and Kenworth are not the most bought, most likely because of price but they sure are the most admired. Join us tonight as we talk about these two beauties on TalkCDL The Trucker Show Podcast. Show Links: https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/ http://blog.raneystruckparts.com/uncategorized/which-is-better-peterbilt-or-kenworth/

What you need to know about protecting yourself on the road - Legal Carry. Truckers are sometimes the target of bad guys. We can avoid being a victim by using simple rules. Tune in tonight and lets talk about what you can do to keep your self from being robbed, hurt or even killed while just doing your job. Semi's and 9mm arent the best mix but sometimes protection is just neccessary.

Cars think they can screw a Trucker up by jamming their brakes when in reality they could get their car smashed up or even worse killed. Most car drivers dont realize the danger they are in when playing with Big Trucks. Watch the video posted on Facebook.com/talkcdl and see how hard it is for a Semi Truck to stop as quick as a four wheeler. Three hits is what we count in the video.   Show Links: https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/

The Chicago Expressways has seen 20 Shooting just this year alone - truckers have also seen bullets coming at them. A trucker was recently shot while driving thru the city. How danerous is it while being a Trucker that we dont even think about. Lets talk about it on the show tonight. Smei Drivers and four wheelers alike are always in danger of being shot if they cross paths with the wrong person. Who is the wrong person? It could be another driver that has never broken the law but cut him/her off at the wrong moment and boom!   Show Links: https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/ http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/resources/over-750-trucks-placed-out-of-service-during-operation-airbrake/

Aggressive Drivers are now the Target of Law Enforcement. Find out tonight what they are watching for. From Big Trucks to Passenger cars there are many drivers on the road with out patience and that can lead to Road Rage! Semi Truckers also can be impatient when it comes to manovering thru traffic. Tune in and lets discuss tonight Road Rage!

Tune in tonight on Talk CDL The trucker Show and lets Talk about one of the fears in Trucking and that fear is Low Bridges. We asked Troy from the Show what were some of his fears and he said one main fear in trucking always came to mind and that was Low Bridges. He said he used to run allot of NYC and was always coming up on Low Underpasses at which some were marked very wrong. In NYC they mark bridges from the hub up and not the ground. Why? We dont know but take a drive on the BQEm( Brookiln Queens Expressway) and you will see KAOS if its your first time coming thru in a Big truck. Show Links: http://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/low-clearance.html