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Ever feel like you're trucking along life's highway, navigating the twists and turns of industry, politics, and personal interactions? Jim and I sure do, and we're here to share the ride with you in this latest episode of Truckin' On Recap. Buckle up as we tackle the trucking industry's operational shifts, from balancing driver workloads to addressing the ripple effects of deadhead miles on profitability. But it's not all about the open road; we pull up to the intersection of technology and cultural sensitivities, revealing the contentious biases of AI and the uproar around Google's Gemini missteps.

This week's conversation takes an unexpected detour into the courtroom drama surrounding the Trump election fraud case, stirring up the murky waters of politics with a dose of reality from the legal trenches. We're calling it as we see it, examining the potential conflict of interest at play and dishing out our unfiltered opinions on political maneuvers that could reshape the nation's future. And if you think that's all, you're in for a surprise. We also shift into high gear discussing personal experiences that shed light on the nuances of customer service encounters and how they intersect with societal norms surrounding gender identity.

We wrap our journey with a candid examination of larger national concerns, as we contemplate the implications of Biden's cognitive abilities and the fallout of document handling controversies. With an eye on the road ahead, we ponder the potential of re-election and its impact on crime rates and border security, not shying away from the stark realities and challenges that lie before us. So pour yourself a cup of joe and join us as we navigate the highways and byways of trucking, politics, technology, and society, where every turn opens up new horizons for discussion and discovery.

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       Jim and Rich discuss the war in Israel. We give the background  and opinion of both sides of the conflict. We get into the protests around the world and at our most prestigious colleges.
       We also discuss the pro's and con's of lease purchase.

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The history of trucking dates back to the early 1900s, when the first gasoline-powered trucks were introduced. Initially used for short-haul transportation, the industry grew as companies realized the cost benefits of trucking over rail transportation. 

PepsiCo uses fleet of 21 Tesla Semis in day-to-day operations
Are Aliens-U.F.O’S REAL. Government cover up? 

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       In this episode I'm joined by Jim & Tim.

      We’ll be discussing fuel cost , how they set the fuel price and the factors that go into the cost of fuel. Other topics will be , human trafficking , Truckers against trafficking , the southern border , drug cartel , f.m.c.s.a & D.O.T. regs. Finally, why not to text and drive . ( the repercussions). Crude Oil Supply and Demand,  Refining Costs,Taxes ,Distribution and Marketing Costs ,Yellow appears to be ‘laying off personnel & closing entire terminals,’ Teamsters say,
How can drivers use a mobile phone and still obey the rules?

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   We start the show out with some idiocy that goes on out there on the road and in the docs.This has been one of the busiest weeks for us thus far. I haven't stayed out for more than 3 days in a long time. So it was a little tough on the family as my wife was very busy here at home. You take a walk to go get something to eat which there is nothing close to do so and you drop your trailer in a doc door!! 
   An owner-op who says that he works 12 to 14 hours per day but still lives out of his truck because he doesn’t earn enough. we dive into how deregulation helped lower costs for consumers but created hard times for truckers in the 1980s, and how factors like Electronic Logging Device regulations, long detention times, an aging driver population, and lack of home time are causing driver turnover rates over 100%.

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Number of interstate trucking fleets dipped by nearly 9000 in first three months of 2023.
Freight is down 25% in 2023.
    UPS strike looms August 1 following Teamster vote.Trucker who pooped in loading bay disputes firing over incident

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     Today ill talk about why i think there should be test questions on how tractor trailers operate while traveling down the road , how they make turns , why they travel so slow on upgrades or down grades .  Also ill talk a little about what happened on I95 in Philadelphia.  ill give some numbers comparing the amout of accidents caused by tractor trailers apposed to cars .
Trucker Jamboree coming up and  , CVSA plans Brake Safety Week blitz for August.Take care of your body. You only have one chance it. finally a Karen doing her best to piss off a trucker. 

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