Ask The Trucker "live" W/allen Smith

How serious is harassment against female truck drivers? From trucking companies and male driver trainers, you just may be surprised to hear how some companies and drivers are treating many of our women in trucking. Join Allen and Donna, along with special guest, Trucker Desiree, as they blow the lid off of one of trucking's dirty little secrets. Other topics will include the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposal for tighter emission and air quality control, certain to effect many owner operators across the country. With other special guests scheduled to appear, be sure to tune in for this 2 Hour Special as Truth About Trucking "LIVE" goes "Green" and talks about what others choose to ignore.

Trucker. One simple word, yet it creates a multitude of images in our minds: The outlaw, the loner, the renegade ... one individual who won't take anything from anybody. Truckers have a rough lifestyle. A life that very few people can even comprehend. A lifestyle, that not many could even handle. Faced with stressful situations on a daily basis, what can truckers do to maintain a healthy and happy state of mind. Is it possible to just be "happy" with the life as a trucker? Allen, along with co-host, Barry Szczucki, explores the truckers state of mind.

Freight hauling...Over the Road...OTR...Long Haul Trucking...whatever you want to call it - how "bad" is it, really? There has to be some "good" to over the road trucking jobs, right? If it was all bad, then why make it a career? Allen looks back at his 30 years in trucking and discusses why he has remained in an industry plagued with so many lies and scams. Opening up the phone lines to take callers questions, Allen will also look at the current economic conditions and what it means for those just entering into the trucking profession. There ARE trucking companies hiring. Allen will tell you how you can find them! Truth About Trucking "LIVE" looks deeper into the truth about trucking jobs.

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY SPECIAL! Stress can be "The Final Frontier" for a professional truck driver. Traffic jams, snow storms, fog, blinding rain...all of these can make the life of a truck driver a stressful event. Barry Szczucki joins Allen as co-host for an exploration of the serious and not so serious side of truck driving stress on the road, and ways of dealing with it...plus, you'll still be able to catch the Super Bowl! LISTEN in to learn how you can win our 3 BOOK SPECIAL download for FREE!

Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant known to man. With a background in Medical Research, Donna joins Allen as Co-Host for this special "truckers health" segment, explaining why Glutathione should be a part of every truck drivers' daily routine. http://www.max4truckerhealth.com

Allen discusses the truck driver DAC report . . . who they are, how to contact, what they do and the importance of keeping your DAC report clean - as well as Truth About Trucking's plans to bring about changes to this agency, by going straight to Congress with the Stop False DAC Reporting petition.

Aspirin, Ibuprofin, Sudafed, Nyquil...over the counter medicines that seem harmless. However, taken improperly or with other medications can lead to devastating consequences. Let's start the New Year off in the right way! Understanding the side effects of certain drugs, including the seemingly safe, OTC medicines, can only lead to a healthier and safer truck driving career.

As Allen performs a short test for Truth About Trucking "LIVE" - he briefly speaks about key problems concerning various trucking forums, and what you, as a student or new driver, should keep in mind when using trucking forums as a source for information.

The color of your car plays a key role in getting stopped by an officer? Having a gravity-fed fuel tank is illegal? Gas engines are more powerful than diesel engines? If I choose not to wear a seat belt, it's my choice...it won't hurt anyone else? What is truth and what is myth? From "drafting" behind a big rig to increase fuel mileage to you won't have to pay the ticket if the officer writes down your hair color wrong...Truth About Trucking "LIVE" looks at busting myths about trucking and more...

Have you ever thought about working as a driver overseas? How does it work? Who can you contact? What is the pay like? Allen investigates this "other side" of a career in trucking.

Before heading to a truck driving school and spending the fee for your CDL license, it is imperative that you first understand the hiring requirements by both trucking companies and their insurance carriers. Let's be certain that you are 100% hireable BEFORE you invest the time and money in a CDL.  Can you really get a CDL with a DUI or felony on your record? Allen looks at the hiring process and how various violations can affect your chances of becoming a professional truck driver. Looking for a truck driving job?  Allen also reveals the name of a trucking company that he considers to be one of the best in the nation...one of his "secrets" revealed...on Truth About Trucking "LIVE."

You've seen the ads for free CDL training, but is it true? Is there any way that you can receive your CDL training for free? \ Allen looks at the CDL process and separates fact from fiction and further explains why you should not attempt to receive your CDL license on your own without proper training through a truck driving school.

The Class A CDL License. Is there a way to get your CDL license without paying thousands of dollars? Actually, YES THERE IS! Allen reveals the steps one can take in order to obtain the CDL license for under $500...but is it what you really want to do?

When considering a career in trucking, there are many questions and concerns a newcomer will have when searching for the best truck driving jobs. For this show, Allen opens up his email vault and answers some of the hundreds of questions he receives on a weekly basis. Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions for this special Q&A broadcast.

Allen talks about the history of trucking, detailing interesting and sometimes humorous facts about the industry. Guests are encouraged to call in and share their trucking experiences . . . what is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you while out on the road? . . . what is the worst thing that has ever happened? . . . the most exciting? . . . time to just lay back and have a little fun discussing the trucking life.

As a student, how can you be certain the truck driving school you've chosen is reliable? What makes a CDL training school one of the best? Ken Bons is founder of Eagle Training Services, Inc. of Lake in the Hills, Illinois. With another location in Rockford, IL and in partnership with Harper College and McHenry County College, he and his staff operates one of the most successful and highly regarded truck driving schools in the country. Allen welcomes Mr. Bons to the show to give insight as to what it takes to provide an honest and reliable truck driving school for students. If you're searching for CDL training, you won't want to miss this show! Discover why Ken Bons stands on his committment of, "It's all about the students." Their website is: http://www.eagletrainingservices.com

Former Orange County Mayoral candidate and activist, Sally Baptiste, discusses her goal to "get people involved, informed, to force reform in Transportation and to reduce the level of Governmental corruption." Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, she majored in Business at VCC and UCF and is a Sr. Business/Business Systems Analyst, and was elected to the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation district in 2004. She has spent years researching and analyzing the cost of Transportation, and has become highly recognized and known for fighting to stop the abuse of additional taxes placed upon "We the People," by the Governmental Committees wanting to add more toll roads . . . not only in Florida, but in other States as well. She has appeared on many talk shows, including "Bud Hedinger Live" of Orlando's massive AM540 WFLA. Join Allen for this very special broadcast to learn about Sally Baptiste's upcoming plight to STOP the plans to add more toll roads on FLORIDA'S I-4 interstate and ultimately bring abou

Ellen Voie is the President/CEO of the Women in Trucking Association - Their mission statement says it all : "Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women in trucking". Ellen serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association and was involved in adapting the Wisconsin Driver's Manual. She is the recipient of the Skinner Humanitarian award, which is presented annually to a trucking advocate in her state. She helped found and organize the Trucker's Pride Day in Waupaca, Wisconsin and convinced Governor Tommy Thompson to proclaim the event as a statewide "Trucker Appreciation Day." Ellen has written extensively about trucking and family issues, and her articles have appeared in print and internet magazines. She is also a published author - 'Marriage in the Long Run' - a collection of some of her most popular columns. She holds a Master's Degree in Communicat

Are you considering a career in trucking? What can you expect as a professional over the road "trucker?" How do you know if trucking is the career for you? Allen shares his thoughts on how to determine if this profession is the right choice for you.

For the shows debut, Allen is joined by HazMat expert, Barry Szczucki, discussing the dangers of hazardous material operations and the do's and dont's of the industry. Specializing in the Petroleum Industry, the high cost of fuel effecting all owner operators will also be discussed, and Mr. Szczucki gives his outlook on where he believes fuel prices are headed.