Life on the Road – Trucking News Blog

Doing a good podcast on a consistent schedule takes a lot of work. There are basically two ways to do a podcast, one is to do a lot of editing, add music for intros and outros, it’s a little time consuming, while other podcasts just turn on the mike and start talking, then stop talking and upload. Which way do you prefer? We’re are about to find out. I have a little poll in mind but first I need some nominations. I know which podcasts I would list, but I want to know about podcasts I may have never heard of.

Leave the nominations in the comments, if you see a comment with a podcast you’ve never heard of before, go check it out, because in a little while you’ll be able to vote for your favorite. I was going to turn this into a contest and I still may, depending on the number of nominations and the responses we get. Also with your trucking/trucker podcast/videocast nomination tell the rest of us why you like it so much.

Podcasts also includes video or audio only podcasts. Include podcasts by truckers or even radio shows that podcast their shows about trucking. Let’s see how the big radio stars stack up against the truckers. Podcasts / Videocasts must have an episode with the last month. Shows that don’t produce anymore can’t be eligible.

This post will remain at the top position till we get a bunch of nominations, then I’ll put a poll up so we can vote. If you’re favorite show has already been nominated, either mention it again (it won’t help, but won’t hurt either and may help later in the polls) or mention another. No limit.

This is a reminder that I’ll be on Truth About Trucking Talk Radio show today 8/19 at 6pm EDT. Go to this direct link a little before 6pm EDT. The call-in number is listed if you want to participate. There’s also a button to participate from your computer if you have a headset and you can always Skype-in or any other VOIP.

The subject is – Do Truckers Have a Right to Strike. Listen in at 6pm EDT.

If you missed it, I’ll update this post with the podcast or a link to the podcast to download.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TruthAboutTrucking/2008/08/19/DO-TRUCKERS-HAVE-THE-RIGHT-TO-STRIKE

I did the Blog Talk Radio show with Allen and it went pretty well. I was expecting a few idiots to call in and call me whatever because I didn’t agree on striking, but it didn’t happen. Here’s the link to go listen to the show. Blog Talk Radio or use the widget thing here -

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 (2401)

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 (1494)

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 (665)

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 (644)

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 (599)

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 (692)

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 (819)

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 (1461)