Ask The Trucker "live" W/allen Smith

In today's economy, many people are looking at professional truck driving as a possible career. Their first stop? CDL truck driver training school. Before heading to the nearest CDL school, Allen discusses what every new CDL student needs to know before making the move to OTR trucking jobs.

Barry Szczucki, the Green Guru, returns with a 2nd part follow up show on life outside of trucking. When not driving, Barry offers advice and knowledge in organic gardening and energy saving tips. In this broadcast, he will be discussing how to make your own compost/fertilizer, what you can plant right now, no matter where you live and of course, looking forward to taking your calls.

No doubt, many truckers are passionate about their trucks. But what do they do when they are not trucking? Hobbies, relaxation or recreation ... what do truckers do for other passions? Co-host Barry Szczucki, aka The Green Guru, shares his knowledge and expertise on his passion for organic gardening and how you can literally turn your yard into a produce stand, cutting your grocery bill by hundreds of dollars! His much anticipated web site: Rely on Yourself is set to go "live" today, 7-26-09 and this episode of The Trucker Sunday Show looks at one truckers passion outside of trucking.

It's time to bring change to the way the DAC report is used against our professional truck drivers. False reports by trucking companies and DAC's refusal to investigate fairly and according to law, has ruined many truck drivers' careers. Join Allen as he shares stories he has received from truckers about the abuse of the DAC system, and learn how you can help by signing the petition: Stop False DAC Reporting

Allen looks at one of transportation's most intriguing mysteries: What happened to aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart? After 72 years, we still do not know what really happened back on July 2nd, 1937 when she and navigator, Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific ocean. Many theories exist, but will we ever really know what happened?

What can you do if ever faced with an abusive situation at your workplace? What steps can you take to protect your rights as an employee and to insure that the correct procedures are followed so action is taken against the abuser? Just because trucking is far different than the average workplace, you still have rights and you do not have to accept any abuse or harassment by the trucking company, trainer or anyone else within the industry. How to deal with workplace harassment ... Allen continues the discussion ...

Truth About Trucking looks at the hostile work environment within the trucking industry. From the bullying and criminal assaults targeting students and drivers, this area of trucking continues to go unreported. NOT ANYMORE! With a wide range of special guests, we will reveal and discuss the motives AND solutions to one of Trucking's dirty little secrets.

Introductory commentary by Allen Smith concerning bullying and harassment within the trucking industry. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series, setting the stage for our in-depth look into the hostility many truck driving students, male and female, are facing from driver trainers and the trucking companies that employ them.

More and more truckers are discovering the benefits of "Smart Phones" - iPhone, Blackberry and the T-Mobile G1. Allen looks at the trucking technology that is making life on the road easier for our OTR drivers. Special guests: Damien from http://smartunion.wordpress.com/ and Mark Pritchard of http://markinark.spaces.live.com/

Jason's Law, otherwise known as Bill H.R. 2156, was introduced on April 28th, 2009 and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Bill, named after truck driver, Jason Rivenburg of Fultonham, NY, who was found fatally wounded in his truck, would implement a pilot program to establish safe truck parking facilities. We will discuss this Bill in depth and propose what you can do to help its passing. Jason's uncle, Timothy Hardendorf is scheduled to call in.

With the safety of truck drivers becoming an important issue today, are Constitutional Rights being violated by not allowing professional CDL truck drivers to carry a firearm in the truck with them? Even with a concealed weapon permit, honored by most states, why are our truckers not allowed the right to defend themselves if faced with a life and death situation? Allen opens up the lines for discussion about this very HOT topic!

When freight forwarding giant, DHL from their Atlanta, GA office, pulled out of the U.S. they called Jack Martin for help in training. Owner of A1 Freight Broker Training. Jack Martin is the recognized leader and returns as our special guest. Discussing how to build your own customer base, the importance of checking credit and the outlook of freight and factors for the new incoming truck driver, we'll take a look, once again, at how you can be a more successful owner operator with your own freight broker business.

Since its conception in 1993 and implementation in 1994, NAFTA has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs for U.S. workers. Although U.S. domestic exports to its NAFTA partners have increased, NAFTA has led to job losses in all 50 states. Allen and co-host Barry Szczucki, takes a hard look at NAFTA and its future effects on the U.S. trucking industry.

Jeffrey Caldwell, Chief of Communications VDOT is our special guest. Truck drivers stopping for the Federal mandatory 10 hour break in the state of Virginia rest areas are being woke up after two hours by law enforcement officials and are told that they have to move. Allen looks at this hot topic as the state plans on closing major rest areas and why law enforcement is actually breaking the law when they force weary drivers to move on. Fred and JB Schaffner of The American Driver will join us to address Mr. Caldwell on this serious issue.

Are you wanting to become a truck owner operator and considering the trucking companies lease purchase program? Have you been told you can make $100,000 plus per year as an owner operator? No credit check, no money down, own your own truck through one of the trucking lease purchase programs? 35 year trucking veteran and 14 year owner 0perator, Allen Smith explains the facts about truck ownership through lease purchase and wants you to fully understand the Federal Truth in Leasing Law.

You've gone to the CDL school, made it through the course, have your CDL in hand and nobody will hire you. Trucking companies want experience, but if nobody will hire you, how do you get the experience? You were "pre-hired" for truck driving jobs, but that turned out to be false also. Come join in the conversation as Allen looks at the current state of the economy and what it means for students and recent CDL graduates. Ken Bons of Eagle Training Services, Inc., is scheduled to call in.

Allen features the pre-launch of co-host Barry Szczucki's website: http://www.relyonyourself.com - a site that will be "Dedicated to helping people to achieve energy, health and food independence in an urban environment."

With OPEC constantly manipulating the oil market in an effort to drive up prices, the trucking industry needs a reliable and affordable source of energy to power the big rigs down the highway. Truth About Trucking “LIVE” welcomes special guest expert, Chet Szczucki. Chet received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Rider University and works professionally in the area of Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control for both Industrial and Municipal applications. He has presented works on Biosolids processing and enhancement of methane production at Water Environment Federation conferences around the country including the annual national WEFTEC conference. Having recently returned from China and with decades of hands on experience, Chet will be providing his expertise and opinion about the future of Biofuels. Join Allen, along with executive producer Barry Szczucki, for an in depth look into the role Biofuels are going to play in the future of the trucking industry.

Should employees have the right to form a union? The Employee Free Choice Act would allow workers, not corporations, to choose whether and how they want to form a union. Special guests: People's Weekly World Labor Editor, John Wojcik, Employment Law Attorney Eric Meyer and 15 year trucking veteran, Damien, as Truth About Trucking "LIVE" sets the stage for a showdown debate!

The Cap and Trade Program is a Governmental program to trade carbon emissions for dollars to the Federal Government. Are the politicians wanting to save the Planet...or just trying to clean out our wallets? Join Allen and Co-Host, Barry Szczucki as they kick off the first of a regular Truth About Trucking "LIVE" series - The Trucker Sunday Show!