TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

Big Truck Deaths have risen in the last year - Why? Tune in tonight! Lets talk about why the industry claims Death is on the rise in ppassenger vehicles as well as commercial Trucks. Truckers and four wheelers are wrecking at higher numbres and people are dying as a result. Truck drivers can prevent these accidents with a few simple habits. Tne in tonight and lats talk about driving habits by dialing 516-387-1911 to hear us on the listening line... Show Links: http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/resources/traffic-deaths-rise-by-7-7-in-2015/  

Electric Big Rigs? Why are drivers so mad and is it possible for an electric Big Rig? Diesel Powered Big Rigs can be a thing of the past if Tesla has their way but how close are they really to making Tractor Trailers a mear plug in vehicle? Lets talk about that and much more on Talk CDL tonight...   Show Links: http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-semi-will-shake-trucking-industry-roots/ http://www.livetrucking.com/the-fmcsa-just-published-these-inspection-regulation-changes/  

Google ran many tests and miles on its google car, and now they are taking it one step further by implementing all their studies into an autonomous truck named OTTO Show Links: https://www.trucks.com/2016/05/17/googles-self-driving-car-vet-launch-otto-autonomous-trucks-kits/

Trucking Company Explosion Earlier today plus how to keep that body in good shape while Living on the road. Breaking News, a Trucking Company was reported as having a huge Explosion today. Some injuries reported with at least one being Life Threatening. Plus, have you ever thought of bringing weights with you to exercise on the road? Do you carry walking shoes with you? Do you make time for you on the road? If not please tune in tonight while we talk about a Healthier living for Semi truck drivers.   Show Links: http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/emergency-crews-possible-injuries-reported-in-north-charlotte-fire/407736214  

Lets talk about Healthy Living and staying Fit while Living on the road as a Healthy Over the Road Truck Driver. Trucking is a Life Style and so is Living Healthy and staying in shape. Many would tell you that you need to diet and trim down but Talk CDL would tell you that Living healthy and fit is Living it Not a temerary diet. Tune in if youre a semi driver that has very little home time and find out how easy it is to change your life, its easier than you think. Show Links: https://www.thehealthytrucker.net  

Truckers sometimes forget they are targets of Robbers and all kinds of Crimes. If you're an Over the Road Driver you run the risk of being a victim of crime. There are all kind of Scams and Bad guys looking to take advatage of Truckers out there and the end result can be deadly. Tune in to the show and lets dicuss how Drivers can avoid being a victim.   Show Links: https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/?fref=nf http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/featured/teen-gets-12-years-for-robbery-attempt-that-left-trucker-paralyzed/ https://www.facebook.com/talkcdl/photos/a.726077187492215.1073741828.722672004499400/831933616906571/?type=3&theater  

When a driver sits he/she is losing money. Many things hold up drivers, tune in tonight to find out whats going on. A truck driver has many things that can hold them up stopping them from running miles. Miles is how Truckers get paid so when something stands in their way they get prety upset. Shippers & Recievers are suppose to have 2 hours to get a driver loaded or unloaded before "detention time" kicks in. Many times over and over drivers have to sit weighting around more than the lotted two hours only to find out they are not getting paid because the carrier can not collect from the shipper or recieve. Show Links: http://cdllife.com/2016/technology/international-truck-launches-new-product-design-to-help-retain-drivers/ http://www.dat.com/resources/white-papers/detention-survey-carriers  

Many 4 wheeler think the safest place on the road is behind a Big Truck - Thats not always the case! Dump Trucks throw big ricks off, Flatbeds securement ties snap, Steelbelted Tires blow and the road can kick things up into your path. These are ust some of the hidden things that can strike at anytime you're too close to these Heavy Machines going down the road called Semi Tractor Trailers...Tune into the show tonight and give your opinion or just sit back and enjoy the show.   Show Links;  http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/semis-metal-tread-plate-smashes-into-car-windshield/   http://articles.mcall.com/1998-03-01/entertainment/3184001_1_truck-tire-tire-debris-tractor-trailer  

A trucker out on the road endures a lot of issues, from crowded roads, DOT, and many more. But what do the wives at home have to deal with? Show Links: http://www.lifeasatrucker.com/Truckers-Wives.html

If you are looking to move to a new area or just starting to consider trucking as a career, consider looking into which cities can make you the best money and home time! Today we talk about the Top Trucker Friendly Cities in America!  Show Links: http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/resources/report-names-top-ten-best-u-s-cities-for-truck-drivers/

Protesters are scattered all across America, blocking roads and in turn holding up traffic! Leaving truckers stuck in the middle of the road.

A Tractort Trailer Driver was run over by his own rig. Learn what to do in situations out on the road. Trucks break down and they are dangerous to work on even deadly. Take Percaution always when working around a big truck. Truckers have it scary enough on the road, lets all try and keep eyes wide open on the road and at all times...

Tragedy strikes, a trucker working on his truck on side of road was struck by a car. Show Links http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/bystanders-help-police-catch-hit-run-suspect

DOT took 20% of the trucks from their Roadcheck! Links Mentioned: http://cdllife.com/2016/top-trucking-news/roadcheck-texas-took-20-of-inspected-trucks-off-the-road/

Truckers need to be vigilant, sometimes truck stops, parking lots, or sleeping on a ramp (not recommended) can get you into into some trouble.  It happens where Truckers get Jacked and Beat for their loads. Links Mentioned: http://www.tesh.com/topics/random-intelligence-category/truckers-are-getting-hijacked-for-their-hauls/cc/17/id/12256