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Included in this podcast is an interview with the President of The Scuderi Group; Sal Scuderi. Near the end of January, I published a post at Life on the Road regarding the Scuderi Split-Cycle engine; an engine design improvement that, in my opinion, is the most important since Rudolph Diesel improved on the work of Nicolaus Otto.

When The Scuderi Group became aware of a post focusing on their efforts they offered me an opportunity to interview their President; and I accepted. The interview is pretty interesting and, hopefully, I’ll have an opportunity to do a follow up interview in the fall.

Also included in this episode is the conclusion of my commentary regarding Wi-Fi Facts. Give it a listen and, if you’re so inclined, let me know what you think about it.

 

 Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 7 [00:31:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (609)

It’s been almost two months since I published Episode 6 of the Trucker Tech Podcast. I’m sure nobody lost any sleep wondering whether or not another episode was in the works but, at the same time, I’m hoping you’re all still interested. Episode 6 garnered, by far, the largest number of Trucker Tech Podcast listeners ever and I’m hoping that Episode 7 continues that trend of audience growth.

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In this episode I discuss three entertainment related gadgets, the Haier Ibiza, the Slingbox Solo and the Wallace Technologies VuQube, along with a GPS device that’s very different from any I’ve seen previously. I also offer a security related tech tip along with a commentary regarding some of the misinformation that seems to be floating around regarding truck stop Wi-Fi. In a couple of days, probably Saturday, I’ll post a transcript of the podcast on the Trucker Tech blog so, if you’re interested, you can check it out.

By the way, if you like this podcast, or even if you don’t and you want to see if they’re all this bad, you can find Episode 1 here at Life on the Road and Episodes 2 through 5 at Trucker Tech:

• Episode 1
• Episode 2
• Episode 3
• Episode 4
• Episode 5

 

 Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 6 [00:29:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (311)

I’m tremendously interested in your comments; especially those that include topic suggestions, constructive criticisms or corrections. There’s lots of ways to get in contact with me and I list them at the end of this podcast.

Quick Links

Here’s where I list as many of the links relevant to the podcast as I possibly can. If I miss something, just leave a comment and I’ll dig it up.

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This episode we get back to the subject of what to do after over the road driving and discuss the problem that there isn’t really a career path for drivers besides different driving, but we come up with a few possibilities and some things to plan for.

• Episode 6
• Episode 7
• Life after the open Road

Have any ideas or issues you’d like to see discussed? Want to participate? It’s just a conference call, no equipment besides a phone necessary. Email tips and comments to editor@lifeontheroad.com.

 

 Roadcast #8 Career Path [26:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (183)

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This is part 2 (of 3) of the panel discussion in Roadcast #6. Tim, Phil, and myself talk about trucking. The problems and solutions for some of the issues facing the trucking industry today and with a few ideas of what do to after you’ve finished the long haul scene and want something else.

• Life after the open road.
• Roadcast #6

 

 Roadcast#7 Trucking Discussion [28:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (179)

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This episode, a couple writers (Tim and Phil), a reader (Linda) and myself talk about trucking. The problems and solutions of some of the issues facing the trucking industry today and with a few ideas of what do to after your finished doing the long haul scene and want something else. Talked about in part one of this episode:

• Tim’s post - Life after the open road
• Trucking Video from the Wall St. Journal
• Quality of drivers
• Quality of Carriers
• Schools and Training
• Perception of Drivers
• Shippers
• Solutions

 

 Roadcast #6 [37:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (163)

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Fuel taxes, truck strikes and a unique weather site round out this episode.

• Drivers Daily Log
• Nautilus InCab
• eTrucker
• International Truck Tools Fuel Prices
• Trippish.com
• IFTA

Email editor@lifeontheroad.com or call our comment line at (312) 205-1457 to send us your tips, news, comments and if you want to write for Life on the Road or participate in the podcast.

 

 Roadcast #5 [19:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (197)

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A lot of information packed into 20 minutes.

• A few trucking headlines including Life on the Road articles
• Tips to help you, your truck and your business
• A couple of tech tips.
• Commentary about how truckers are portrayed in movies vs reality of truck stops.
• How to become a writer for Life on the Road

Links used in the show:

• Dan Goodwill’s post about the peak shipping season.
• Google Reader
• Bloglines.com
• The example to only get the categories you want in your reader http://lifeontheroad.com/category/nascar/feed
• Trucker Tech

Email editor@lifeontheroad.com or call our comment line at (312) 205-1457 if you want to write for Life on the Road or participate in the podcast.

 

 Episode #4 [20:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (291)

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From Trucker Tech. Within the podcast I mention a few articles and resources that you might want to follow up on. In order to make it easier for you to do so I’ve included the following list of “Quick Connect Links” that are, hopefully, listed in the same order in which they’re mentioned within the podcast.
Quick Connect Links

• Western Digital Ships 320 GB Laptop Hard Drive
• Google gPhone
• Verizon Article One
• Verizon Article Two
• Change Those Passwords
• Disallowing Automatic Connections
• Configuring Your Laptop for Infrastructure-Only Connections

I need to know what you thought of it, what you’d like to see me improve upon and, if you’re going to continue to listen, what you’d like me to cover in the future.

 

 Trucker Tech #1 [16:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (692)

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We talk to Alex and David of Largo software, the developers of Nautilus InCab. Reviewed on Life on the Road here.

• They discuss how Nautilus InCab started
• Some of the technical nuts and bolts of the program
• Long range plans and future versions, including Canadian features for InCab
• The upcoming office version called Nautilus Office for small fleets that will integrate with drivers using InCab.
• The Driver Referral Program that gives cash back to drivers.
• Their customer oriented support philosophy

Download the free 10 trip trial of Nautilus InCab here.

As a side-note we are no longer using talkshoe.com because of the problems we had during this episode. But anyone is welcome to participate just let us know in advance by clicking on the contact page.

 

 Roadcast #3 [45:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (990)

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Saturday at 9pm EST is our Roadcast over at talkshoe.com. Everyone is invited, for instructions on connecting and participating via computer or cell phone go here.

Alex and David of Largo Software are joining us tonight as our guests and to answer your questions about their program Nautilus InCab for truckers.

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