Truck.Net Podcasts

Derek Hinton "DAC" Reports, Criminal Records Part II

Craig Zwiener — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:45:00 -0500

Derek spent almost 20 years with DAC Services and in 2003 launched his own company - DOTJobHistory.com. Derek and Craig discuss this new service for CDL holders and share tips on correcting negative USIS/Dac Services reports. Derek authored the book "Criminal Record Handbook: The Complete National Reference for the Legal Access and Use of Criminal Records."

DOTJobHistory.com allows CDL truck drivers to control their own records

DOTJobHistory.com :: Digital Driver Record Vault Service

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Navistar Fuel Economy Online Press Conference May 7

Craig Zwiener — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:08:00 -0500

Highlights of the May 7th Navistar Press Conference. Wind tunnel and road testing show the International ProStar as the most fuel efficient Class 8 truck.

ProStar ::

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Derek Hinton on “DAC” reports, criminal records and DOTJobHistory

Craig Zwiener — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 -0500

DOTJobHistory.com allows CDL truck drivers to control their own records.

DOT Job History.com :: Take control of your driving record
The Criminal Record Handbook :: Book written by Derek Hinton

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Truck Driving Music Discussion with Bernie Early and Craig Zwiener

Craig Zwiener — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:15:00 -0500

In 1958 Bernie Early sold over a million records on the MGM label with a hit song called Rock Doll. Bernie and Craig discuss old music and reminisce about old rockers Bob Seger and Neil Young. We threw in a bonus on this Part I of this truck.net podcast.

Bernie Early Page ::

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Hours of Service with Attorney Paul Taylor

Craig Zwiener — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:46:00 -0500

Paul discusses the new HOS rulings from the FMSCA and offers his opinions on this and other topics related to Trucking Employment Law.

Trucker's Justice Center :: Trucking Employment Law
The Driver's RoundTable :: Trucking Portal

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The Truckstop - a song for truck drivers by Bernie Early

Craig Zwiener — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:41:00 -0500

After selling a million records in the era of "45s" with the hit "Rock Doll", a Rockabilly legend returns.

Recently inducted into The Rockabilly Hall Of Fame. Bernie Early pays tribute to the many men and women who drive those big rigs across the endless highways of this land.

Rockabilly Hall Of Fame :: Describes Bernie Early's New CD For Drivers

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Trucking Insurance - Connie the Insurance Lady

Craig Zwiener — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:51:00 -0500

Truck.Net asks Alexander Insurance Services, Ltd to share views on higher fuel prices, the trucker shut down, insurance premiums versus self insured carriers and more. Connie will answer trucking insurance questions on the Insurance Forum or via email.

Alexander Insuance Services, Ltd :: Website for trucking insurance products
The Driver's RoundTable :: Trucking Industry Discussion - Truck.Net

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Brooklyn on APUs versus IdleAire and Swift

Craig Zwiener — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:35:00 -0500

Brooklyn covers the topic of APUs and compares them to the IdleAire – a less mobile product offered at truckstops on a hourly basis. He draws the conclusion that an APU, Air Card and Satellite dish will offer you more mobility and a better investment. He concludes this podcast with comments on CDL Training scams.

Truck.Net RoundTable :: Community of Trucking Pros

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Brooklyn on OOIDA - Walmart - Highway Watch & Orange Trucks

Craig Zwiener — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:15:00 -0500

Brooklyn is a very popular caller on XM Trucking Radio 171 and he is not afraid to tell it like it is. He would like to remind everyone that his views may not be the views of others. He talks trucking truths and wants you to listen.

Truck.Net RoundTable :: Community of Trucking Pros

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Blue_Parrot_Review

Craig Zwiener — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:41:00 -0500

We review the best bluetooth headset for mobile phone conversations inside of a moving Big Truck. Our contributors were “Brooklyn” and “Indiana Road Runner”. The review stared as a topic on the Truck.Net Driver’s RoundTable. There is a reference to RJ Taylor from Ol’ Blue USA.org.

Truck.Net RoundTable :: Trucking Forums
Ol' Blue USA :: Famous for his 1951 Kenworth - Ol' Blue is our friend.

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