Topic of the Month-March 2018 What would you change the name of truck driver to if you had the chance? BONUS EPISODE That is the question for our Topic of the Month for March 2018. Leave us your answer on our social media sites, website or by email. Those who comment will be entered into a draw for a cartoon illustration of their truck. Good Luck, Bruce About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

  Bruce talks about his first experience as an owner operator and some of the important things he learned from that time and some of the funny things that happened to him at that time. Certain lessons were learned operating a business and he talks about what drivers should look for when starting to go down that route. This is part two of Bruce’s trucking career. This episode is sponsored by RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com The Tune of the Week is Highway Driving by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can learn more about the band at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com, ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

In this episode Bruce talks about how his career started in trucking back in the 80s with the moving industry and what attracted him to that part of the industry. He shares some stories from those days and some of the tips he learned from drivers in those early days. You can get Bruce’s book Driven to Drive at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  . This is part one of Bruce’s story. This episode is sponsored by DriverCheck a leader in drug and alcohol testing with policy information and testing programs for the trucking industry. Learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca The Tune of the Week is A Day Without Progress by the Danny Thompson Band off their Miles and Miles album. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythomsponband.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com, ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com  

Bruce chats with Challenger Motor Freight’s Chris Sacred about what it takes to get signed on as an owner operator with carriers in the trucking industry and what carriers want to see from those going into business on their own. You can learn more about Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com This episode is sponsored RS2000 Tax Consultants helping owner operators have successful businesses. You can learn more about RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com The Tune of the Week is Everybody Wants You by Thomas Wade off his album Blue Country Soul. You can learn more about Thomas and his music at www.thomaswade.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com 

Our topic of the month for February is CB handles. What was your CB handle. Let us know what your handle was and you will be entered into a draw to get a free truck caricature by yours truly. You can also leave comments on our Facebook page our comment section below or on Youtube.  Good luck!

Bruce chats with Recruiter Mike Hahn about what it takes to be a successful owner operator and what carriers are looking for when signing on an owner operator. This episode was taken from a live seminar with Smart Trucker held at Fleet-Tax Services in Mississauga Ontario. Mike is currently the recruiter for XTL Transportation at www.xtl.com This episode is sponsored by Fleet-Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com  specializing in drug and alcohol collection, compliance, and more. The Tune of the Week is Miles and Miles by the Danny Thompson Band off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythomsponband.com  About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com 

In this episode Bruce talks about Trucking in Barbados and what he’s noticed looking into the industry on this small island. Does the lack of regulation help things run smoother and more relaxed or is the more regulated North American industry something we should be embracing? Bruce talks about different truck styles and how they appeal to drivers on the island. This episode is sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School with locations throughout Ontario. You can learn more at www.otds.com The Tune of the Week is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com 

This episode was taken from a recent Smart Trucker Seminar where Fleet-Tax Services owner Vickie DeVos gave an interview to Bruce on what it takes to set up a business as an independent trucker with your own authorities, insurance, and more. Is it better to be set up independently or follow the leased on route with a carrier as many owner operators do. Smart Trucker Seminar Series move throughout Ontario Canada offering information for drivers and owner operators on how to have better careers and businesses. You can learn more about the series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker This episode is sponsored by Fleet Tax Services your one stop shop for compliance and information for the trucking industry. Learn about Fleet Tax Services and their multiple locations at www.fleettaxservices.com The Tune of the Week is Seven Years On by Thomas Wade off his album of the same name. Learn more about Thomas and his music at www.thomaswade.com  About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com  

The Dawg is back in the studio with Bruce talking C.V.O.R.s and how they compare with American drivers and their Safe Stat System. The two talk about what drivers need to know running in both Canada and the United States. Does an inspection in Canada affect you the same as it does in the United States and how to make sure you aren’t hurting your record without even knowing it. You can learn more bout C.V.O.Rs at www.cvor.ca This episode is also sponsored by Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content offering safety solutions for the trucking industry. You can learn more at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com The Tune of the Week is A Day Without Progress by the Danny Thompson Band off their album Miles and Miles. You can learn more about the Danny Thompson Band at www.dannythomsponband.com  About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

This episode was recorded live at the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council meeting in September when driver Mike Lotakow with Verspeeten Transportation was awarded Driver of the Year by the Council Chapter. Bruce interviews Mike on his philosophy for being a professional driver and what he does to remain the professional he is today. Find out how this driver gives back to his community and promotes professionalism in the industry. You can learn more about the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council at www.hamiltonniagarafleetsafetycouncil.com This episode is sponsored by DriverCheck your fitness for duty experts. You can learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca The Tune of the Week is by The Road Birds off their album Round Trip with their song Highway Drivin’. You can learn more about the Road Birds at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com   

Safety Dawg joins Bruce in the studio for part three of the C.V.O.R. Series this time assessing how a C.V.O.R. affects the record of an owner operator and possibly contracts with carriers. Should you be checking your C.V.O.R regularly to make sure it is in good shape for future growth of your company? Find out in this episode. Take the C.V.O.R course by Safety Dawg at www.cvor.ca This episode is also sponsored by Safety Dawg offering safety solutions for carriers. Learn more at www.safetydawg.com The Tune of the Week is by The Danny Thompson Band with their song Racing Superstar off of their Small Town Blues Album. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com 

In this episode Bruce chats with the gang over at Talk CDL about podcasts, trucking, and how the podcasts started. Hosts Troy Austin and Johnny Acid talk about trucking in Canada and the United States and why podcasts in the industry need to work together to help the industry be stronger. You can learn more bout Talk CDL and subscribe to their podcast at www.talkcdl.com This episode is also sponsored by Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content offering safety solutions for the trucking industry. You can learn more at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com Our Tune of the Week is Darn D.O.T by The Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can learn more about the band at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

In this episode Safety Dawg Chris Harris joins Bruce to talk about how the Commercial Vehicle Operator Record affects drivers and their careers. The two offer information to keep a C.V.O.R. In good condition and how it can hinder your career and job opportunities. For those looking for quality careers in the trucking industry this is an important show for you. Chris offers a C.V.O.R course at www.cvor.ca  for those needing help in that area. This episode is also sponsored by Safety Dawg offering safety solutions for carriers. Learn more at www.safetydawg.com The Tune of the Week is by Tropical Daze and their song Dos Cervesa Por Favor off their album of the same name. You can learn more about band at www.tropicaldaze.ca About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com 

As The Lead Pedal Podcast celebrates reaching their 200th show Bruce recaps some of his favourite interviews and why they were his favourites. He talks about the music included in the show and the ups and downs of producing a podcast for the trucking industry. Specific episodes mentioned are: LP001-What kind of driver are you? LP003-Leased vs Independent with Vickie DeVos LP100- Music episode of the podcast. LP141-Trucking in Australia with Shane and Colleen Blair Music mentioned in this episode: Miles and Miles by the Danny Thompson band- www.dannythompsonband.com     Zero to Sixty by Thomas wade- www.thomaswade.com   This episode is sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School with many locations throughout Ontario offering quality training for those interested in the trucking industry and becoming professional drivers. You can learn more about Ontario Truck Driving School at www.otds.com   About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

In this episode Bruce introduces his new guest host Chris Harris also known as Safety Dawg as the two talk about guest hosting and understanding the basics of the Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration and why its important to carriers and drivers. Chris will be joining Bruce in the studio for the month of January to talk about C.V.O.Rs. You can learn more about Safety Dawg at www.safetydawg.com  or specific information on improving your C.V.O.R. at www.cvor.ca. The book Mentioned in this episode is The Basics of the CVOR by the Ministry of Ontario. This episode is sponsored by RS2000 Tax Consultants helping specializing in tax help for the trucking and farming industries. You can learn more about RS2000 Tax Consultants on their website at www.rs2000tax.com Our Tune of the Week is by the Killin’ Time Band and their song 3 Day Weekend off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

Bruce interviews driver Vince Sturge who hauls aggregate products within Ontario Canada. Vince is a veteran driver and talks about the importance of having pride in your equipment and professionalism in the way you operate. Find out why having passion for the industry is a key component to being a professional driver. This episode is sponsored by DriverCheck your fitness for duty experts. You can learn more about DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca Our Tune of the Week is by Thomas Wade with his song Zero to Sixty off his Seven Years On album. You can learn more about Thomas and his music at www.thomaswade.com Our topic of the month is Trip Planning with ELDs. Comment and be entered into a draw for a cartoon illustration of your truck. Learn more about this special feature by listening to episode LP197. About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

In this episode Bruce talks about some of the new features starting on the podcast this year and some of the specials for drivers. The podcast has new features such as guest hosts, a new Professional Driver Program, additional episodes and more. Learn about the new changes here and how you the driver can benefit from being engaged with features of the show. Subscribe to the show and keep up with all the cool stuff for drivers. This episode is sponsored by Fleet Tax Services your one stop shop for compliance and information for the trucking industry. Learn about Fleet Tax Services and their multiple locations at www.fleettaxservices.com Our Tune of the Week is by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Small Town Blues off their Miles and Miles CD. Learn more about the Danny Thompson Band at www.dannythompsonband.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the channel by clicking here. Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

In this episode Bruce talks with Amrit Aujla of RNT Truck about their new used truck division and what owner operators should look for when buying used equipment. Aujla has been selling used trucks for Peterbilt, Freightliner, and now RNT. Find out what it takes to purchase a truck and how to investigate and get the proper truck for you. You can learn more about RNT Trailer at www.rnttrailer.com This episode is sponsored by The Rear View Mirror at www.therearviewmirror.ca  and Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com The Tune of the Week is by the Road Birds at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds  with their song Run, Run, Run off their Round Trip Album. About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

This episode showcases an interview with Sheila Land whom was awarded Safety Person of the Year Award through the Fleet Safety Council by Bruce after her award ceremony. The two chat about Sheila’s career and why she was so successful and passionate about safety. Land has a great career as Safety Manager for Hillfield Strathalan Bus Lines and is a proud supporter of the Hamilton / Niagara Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council. You can learn more about the council at www.fleetsafetycouncil.com Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays This episode is sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School at www.otd.com  and TruckRight at www.truckright.com The Tune of the Week is by Thomas Wade and his album Seven Years on. The song is Angel’s Wings. You can learn more at www.thomswade.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce chats with Ward Warkentin of Fleetmetrica and George Skotidas of Premier Family Farms about using data from Electronic Logging Devices and Fleetmetrica’s data processing tools to manage drivers. Find out how to use the data and technology to improve how you manage your fleet an what data is available. Fleetmetrica is a leader in data software management and you can learn more about them at www.fleetmetrica.com. Canadian carrier Premier Family Farms and is looking for drivers at www.premierfamilyfarms.com This episode is sponsored by DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca  and Challenger Motor Freight Inc at www.challenger.com Music for this episode is the Cold is Creepin’ In by the Killin’ Time Band off their album One Set to Freedom. You can learn about the band at www.killintimeband.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab    

In this episode Bruce chats with veteran driver Gord Magill who has driven trucks his whole life. He has driven the ice roads of the North and the dusty roads of the Outback. Gord talks about his time running road trains in Australia or hauling merchandise for the rock band KISS. Check out the story of this interesting driver. Gord was featured in an online magazine article by Atlas Obscura. You can read it here. http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/exit-interview-i-spent-20-years-behind-the-wheel-of-a-big-rig This episode is sponsored by RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com  and Fleet-Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com Our Tune of the Week is by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce interviews people participating in Trucking for a Cure convoy event in Woodstock Ontario on their involvement in the event. Bruce chats with Joanne Millen Mackenzie, Angela Lesparant, Bruce Lacasse, and Gordie and Todd from Challenger Motor Freight. You can learn more about the convoy at www.truckingforacure.com This episode is sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School at www.otds.com and the Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content Store at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com The Tune of the Week is the Road Birds with their song Lonesome Star from their album Round Trip. You can learn more at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

If you are an owner operator or small business owner then this episode will be of special interest to you. In this episode Bruce chats with Christian Hernandez about factoring and how it can help small business owners and owner operators even out their cash flow an get paid faster for the loads they haul. Christian has been in the industry for over 7 years and works for J.D. Factors that works with companies of all sizes. You can learn more at www.jdfactors.com Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in the United States. This episode is sponsored by DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca  and The Rear View Mirror at www.therearviewmirror.ca  The Tune of the Week is by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce interviews drivers and athletes from the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. While attending the convoy Bruce interviewed various people attending the convoy including lead truck “Duckster”, Ron Harris, Connie, Mackenzie, and members of the movie Smokey and the Bandit. This is a fun filled episode showing the passion of he people involved with this special cause. Check out highlight video on our YouTube Page and you can learn more about the convoy at www.truckconvoy.ca Sponsors for this episode include Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com  and TruckRight at www.TruckRight.com . The Tune of the Week is Angel’s Wings by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Industry veteran Shelley Uvanile-Hesch shares a message of success for women thinking about entering the transportation industry or already pursuing a career as a driver. This episode is an outtake from a recent Smart Trucker Seminar where Shelley was the guest speaker for the woman focused event. Trucking is one of the few industries with pay equity for both men and woman. Shelley Uvanile-Hesch is the CEO of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada which helps women have successful careers in the trucking industry. You can learn more about the organization at www.wtfc.ca This episode is sponsored by Fleet-Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com  and RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com The Tune of the Week is Doobie Doo by Tropical Daze off their album titled the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.tropicaldaze.ca  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce talks about the importance of making good decisions as a professional truck driver and how a person looking for a job made a decision that may have tainted his career for the future. He uses a news report as the basis for this discussion on how drivers in the industry need to make good decisions on an everyday basis. Here is a link to the news article. http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/toronto-police-officer-buys-would-be-thief-the-outfit-he-was-trying-to-steal-1.3536049 This episode is sponsored by Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com  and Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker The tune of the week is Darn D.O.T by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can buy the songs at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce reviews some of the incidents that happened over the summer and why it’s important to stand together as an industry to remove discrimination and violence. Find out why it is important to know your fellow drivers and understand their culture and get to know them. Bruce talks about points in his career that he overcame issues and how he dealt with them as a truck driver. This episode is sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School with more information available at www.otds.com  and TruckRight at www.truckright.com The tune of the week is Changing My Ways by the Killin’ Time Band and their song One Set to Freedom. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

This episode is part two as we continue to look at the Young Leaders Group and how they are promoting the trucking industry to the youth of today. Bruce and Matt talk about what can be done in the industry and how they can best reach young people and show off opportunities available in the industry. You can learn more at www.pmtc.ca This episode is sponsored by RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com  and Trucking Cartoons and Safety Content at www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com The tune of the week is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce chats with Matt Richardson and Joanna Mendonca on why they got involved in the industry as young people and the opportunities available in the industry for those wanting a career in transportation. We often think it is just truck driving jobs available but there are many jobs available in insurance and other parts of the industry. You can learn more at www.pmtc.ca This episode is sponsored by the Rear View Mirror at www.rearviewmirror.ca  and Fleet-Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com The tune of the week is Racing Superstar from the Danny Thompson Band off their album Small Town Blues. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce talks about the importance have a good company culture an as driver what you should look for in a carrier when looking for a job. How important is safety, security, and equipment in your career and how much of a part does it play in your success. Find out what information you need to watch for as a truck driver and how it can best take your career forward. Sponsors for this episode includes Challenger Motor Freight Inc at www.challenger.com  and DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca The tune of the week is by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com under the podcast tab

Bruce chats with safety manager Al Holbrook of Canada Building Materials (CBM) and what it takes to have a great career driving concrete trucks. Find out what is required to get into one of the top jobs in the industry and how you can be part of this growing fleet. You can learn more about CBM at www.stmaryscement.com Sponsors for this episode include Ontario Truck Driving School at www.otds.com  and Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker Music is supplied by Trio Avenue with their song Tracks of my Tears off their album Avenue to Great Music. You can learn more about the band at www.trioavenue.com Mentioned is the Trucking Cartoon store www.truckingcartoons.com  or www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce chats with industry veteran G. Ray Gomph who is trying to organize a recognized organization to represent owner operators, drivers, and small business owners in the trucking industry. The two talk about what that organization may look like and the reason for taking on such an instrumental task. Sponsors for this episode include TruckRight at www.truckright.com  and RS2000 tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com Music includes Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more at www.thomaswade.com Mentioned in this episode is Trucking For a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com  and Trucking Cartoon store www.truckingcartoons.com  or www.truckingcartoonsandsafetycontent.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce talks about the importance of knowing your loads and options for when your business gets to the point that you are scrambling to stay alive. Bruce talks about the driver that took a load to make money for his business that now has ended his career. This episode is sponsored by Fleet Tax Services at www.fleettaxservices.com  and The Rear View Mirror at www.rearviewmirror.ca Music for this episode is White Line Blues by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can buy their music at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce chats with Special Olympic organizer Tammy Blackwell and what’s new with the convoy that helps raise money for special needs athletes. The convoy has two locations each and has been a leader in raising awareness and funds for this very important cause. You can learn more about the Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight which you can find more information at www.challenger.com  and DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca Music for this episode is by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com Mentions include Trucking for a Cure - www.truckingforacure.com  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce discusses the challenges of being a professional driver on long weekends and how to handle the issues of traffic and days where places are closed. The Tune of the Week is by the Killin’ Time Band with their song 3 Day Weekend off their album titled the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com  Learn more the Smart Trucker Seminar on September 12th, 2017 at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker   and Trucking for a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

If you have ever smelt burning brakes going down a mountain or seen someone use an emergency ramp then you will understand the importance of this episode. Bruce offers techniques on how to handle mountain driving and avoid situations that may cause you serious harm. Music for this episode is supplied by the Danny Thompson Band and their song Miles and Miles from their album titled the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com  Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com  and Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce offers techniques on how to battle road rage during the summer months when the whole world seems to be travelling. Learn how you can keep cool on the roads in this busy time of year. Tune of the Week is Racing Superstar by the Danny Thompson Band off their Small Town Blues album. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com  Mentioned in this episode is the Smart Trucker Seminar on September 12, 2017 which you can register for at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker  . Also mentioned is the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca  and Trucking For a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com,  ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce chats with veteran trucker Randy Peer who hauls race cars on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Circuit. Find out what it takes to haul race cars and how Randy got into the business. Look for him at the track with car 32 Alex Labbé. You can check out Randy on Facebook to follow him on race routes. Music for this episode is by Thomas Wade and his song Zero to Sixty from his album Seven Years On. You can learn more at www.thomaswade.com  Mentioned in this episode is the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at http://www.truckconvoy.ca. Also mentioned is Trucking for a Cure and their convoys in September. You can learn more about the convoys at www.truckingforacure.com  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

In this episode Bruce talks about safety data from Government agencies showing our roadways are becoming more dangerous in spite of increased safety items and advancement in technology. Find out what the stats say and Bruce’s opinion on how to make things better. Music for this episode is by The Road Birds off their album Round Trip with a song called Darn D.O.T.. You can learn more about the Road Birds at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds  Mentioned in this episode is the Smart Trucker Seminar on September 12, 2017 at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker  . Also mentioned is Trucking For A Cure convoys in September 2017 at www.truckingforacure.com  About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab

Bruce talks with Jack Lochand of Alpine Truck Driver Training and how the changes to training in Ontario are affecting the profession and driver training in general. The two talk about the passion required to be a professional driver and how to make sure that training is at the forefront of your career. Learn more at www.alpinetruckdrivertraining.com The Tune of the Week is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his album Seven Years On. You can learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.com  This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com   and the Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

Bruce talks about how drivers can handle changes to carriers when they get bought out, merge, or get acquired by the competition. Learn to tell the signs of whether you should start looking for another carrier home or should you stay put and whether the storm. The Tune of the Week is We Signed the Deal by Tropical Daze off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.tropicaldaze.ca  This episode is sponsored by Trucking For a Cure at www.truckingforacure.com  and you can get Driven to Drive the ebook for drivers at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

Bruce talks about the upcoming mandate for the United States and eventually Canada regarding electronic logging devices and how as a driver you can use them to your advantage to help you make money. December 2017 is when the mandate is set to start for carriers operating in the United States. you can learn more about Omnitracs at www.omnitracs.com  The Tune of the Week is Miles and Miles by the Danny Thompson Band. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com  This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com   and you can get Bruce's book Driven to Drive at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

Happy Canada Day and Happy Independence Day to our friends in the United States. In this episode Bruce talks about why trucking may be one of the best industries to be in and offered benefits that many other jobs can't offer. Instill pride in your ride with being a critical part of the economy. The Tune of the Week is 3 Day Weekend by the Killin' Time Band off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com  This episode is sponsored by Outridge Translation Services at www.outridgetranslation.com  and you can get Bruce's book Running by the Mile for owner operators at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter if you are on those channels, just search our name. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

Bruce talks about the importance of being prepared when looking for jobs in the trucking industry. Find out why many drivers can't get hired and how they can improve their odds of success by being better prepared before even starting out to apply at carriers. The Tune of the Week is by Thomas Wade with his song Zero to Sixty from his album of the Seven Years On. You can learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.com  This episode is sponsored by Trucker Radio at www.truckerradio.com  and Outridge Enterprises Inc at www.outridgeenterprises.ca Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

The title may be a pun but the platform is very serious. Bruce talks with Charlie Charalambous from ISBMEE who have programs that help truck drivers and the industry at large find the best fit for drivers in fleets. This question has been a staple of the industry since the beginning of time, "What do you want to do?" ISBMEE's behaviour platform can help drivers find out where they best fit into their new career. You can learn more about ISBMEE at www.isbmee.com The Tune of the Week is Small Town Blues by the Danny Thompson Band off their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com  This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight Inc at www.challenger.com  and Outridge Consulting Services at www.bruceoutridge.com  Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

In this episode Bruce talks about the importance of not just trying to memorize processes like a vehicle inspection, but actually knowing what it is you are looking for. With new changes starting in July 2017 with Mandatory Entry Level Training this will become even more important for new drivers to learn the proper techniques and be able to execute them during tests and training. The Tune of the Week is by the Road Birds off their album Round Trip called "What do I gotta do?" You can learn more about the Road Birds at www.cdbaby.com/roadbirds This episode is sponsored by Smart Trucker Seminar Series at www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker  and Outridge Translation Services at www.outridgetranslation.com  Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

This episode has a highlight of the panel discussion from the last Smart Trucker Seminar held in April 2017 where the panel discussed how new drivers can be prepared when entering today's trucking industry. The panel consisted of Jim Campbell of Ontario Truck Driving School, Mike Hahn of Challenger Motor Freight Inc, and Stan Wolderek of RS2000 Tax Consultants. www.challenger.com www.otds.com www.rs2000tax.com You can learn more about the Smart Trucker Seminar Series and register for the next seminar on September 12th, 2017. www.roadtoday.com/smarttrucker Tune of the Week is by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles from their album of the same name. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com  This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight Inc www.challenger.com  and RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com  Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tabs

Bruce chats with Ed Popkie of 5th Wheel Training Institute about the benefits of having heavy equipment and mechanics training especially if you live and work in rural areas. The two talk about how it can help any driving career and the benefits of taking this type of training even if you plan on getting a career driving on the highway. You can learn more about the company at www.5thwheeltraining.com  or www.5wti.com   This episode is sponsored by Challenger Motor Freight at www.challenger.com  and Outridge Translation Services at www.outridgetranslation.com  The Tune of the Week is Everybody Wants You by Thomas Wade off his album Blue Country Soul.Learn more about Thomas at www.thomaswade.ca