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John is a 27 year-old flatbed owner operator from New York.  A former Marine, John offers a view that is critical of governmental regulation while seeing a negative public perception of truckers.  He does what he can to make life better but sees obstacles in the future of the industry.    01:09  Family and culture 02:32  Start in trucking 04:03  Being single 04:59  Public perception of truckers 06:15  Military background 07:13  #1 problem is regulations 08:55  Driver training 09:46  The future of the industry 10:37  Listen to the older drivers 11:09  Think "What If?" 11:28  Hobbies and favorite places 11:56  Legacy to leave behind Apps 4 Truckers, in association with Live Trucking.com, presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions.   To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form  and fill out the online form.      Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes.

Episode 001 – Troy   Remember Me Smiling   When talking to drivers, you can get a wide range of opinions and backgrounds.  Troy has been trucking for over 25 years and offers a good perspective.  While his view on the industry is positive, his suggestions for improvement require patience. 00:45 History 02:11 Start in trucking 02:55 Home life and family 06:02 Friends’ and family’s attitudes towards trucking 06:40 Hobbies and giving 08:22 Public perception of trucking 10:06 Secret to driver retention 12:12 How to change driver training 13:48 The future of the industry 15:00 What would you say to the industry?   15:57 What legacy would you leave? Apps 4 Truckers, in association with Live Trucking.com, presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions.   To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form    and fill out the online form.  Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes.

Edgar is a 35 year old trucker living in southern California.  Having worked local and OTR in the last five years, Edgar sees two sides of the trucking world.  He believes that there is a lack of respect between drivers and from the public.  He states that better compensation is needed for those who are doing their job safely to solve some problems in the industry. 00:51  Career 01:50  Background 04:36  How his Mom felt about him trucking 05:10  Thoughts about the lifestyle 06:00  Giving his children some of what he had 06:34  Family feelings about trucking 08:48  The public's perception of truckers 09:53  Naming the #1 problem in trucking 10:33  Better compensation is needed 11:04  Feelings about the future of the industry 11:35  Lets all work together 12:20  Outside of trucking 13:08  Colorado is the favorite destination 13:51  How I improve myself 14:38  Definition of success as a trucker 15:14  Leaving a legacy Apps 4 Truckers, in association with Live Trucking.com, presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.   Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes. 

Stephanie, the first woman to be on the series, has been trucking since 1980.  Dealing with issues common to women getting into the industry, she discusses her views on the public’s perception of truckers and the industry’s problems.   01:03  Growing up 02:38  First job 03:21  How I got into trucking 05:10  First time behind the wheel 06:00  How my family feels about trucking 06:47  My feelings about my trucking lifestyle 07:58  My favorite place to go is home 08:49  What I like outside of trucking 09:56  How I improve myself 10:54  My definition of success 11:18  The public’s perception of truckers 13:00  The #1 problem is parking 13:46  What I would do to improve the industry 14:35  The future of the industry 17:06  What I would say to the industry   17:56  Leaving a legacy Apps 4 Truckers presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.     Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes. 

Carl is 53 years old and originally from CA but resides in LA.  The son of a Vietnam vet, Carl was introduced to trucking by his father.  He has a passion for the survival of the industry and the traditions that are slowly fading away. 00:54  Growing up 02:47  My dad introduced me to trucking 05:13  My personal life and the family's feelings about me being a trucker 06:55  Spending time with my parents and my hobbies 08:20  My favorite places to go 09:10  How I seek to improve myself 10:06  Defining success for myself 11:36  The public's perception of us 13:36  My idea of the #1 problem in the industry 14:46  What I would do to improve the industry 16:27  An uncertain future 18:21  The trucking industry needs to get it together 19:16  Remember me this way Apps 4 Truckers presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.   Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes.   

Aaron has been trucking for 19 years, running local and regional in the Northeast.  Raised in upstate New York, he presents a trucker image that he is happy to have his sons follow.   00:50  Growing up 01:59  The first job working on the farm 02:23  The first trucking job 03:35  Family life when I started trucking 04:46  My feelings about their impressions 05:04  Favorite places? 05:41  Staying active with family 07:08  Learning from past experiences to improve 07:40  Success is living comfortably 07:51  We’re not looked at as important people 09:14  Money is the #1 problem 09:42  I would try to improve respect 10:52  What I would say to the industry 11:19  I hope to be remembered like this   Apps4Truckers.com presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.     Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes. 

John is no stranger to being interviewed and presents a very unique background for a trucker.  He believes that health is a major issue in our industry and “Without the driver, that truck don’t move”. 00:55  Growing up 01:58  Music & dancing were important 03:52  How I got into trucking 05:47  My first time behind the wheel was better than… 06:47  My family’s feelings about me trucking 08:22  Favorite places to go 09:37  I’m a home body 10:39  My definition of success as a trucker 12:58  Their perception is that we’re just truckers…no respect 14:33  The top problem in our industry is health…PERIOD 16:29  Improve health. 18:00  The future?  “Help wanted” is a good thing 19:40  If I had the ear of the industry, I would tell them…   21:03  I want to be remembered as… Apps4Truckers.com presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.     Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes. 

Real Life Trucker #009   Kristy is 48 years old and has been driving since 1986.  She hauls hazardous waste and is very passionate about the industry. “You gotta care to want to do this type of job”   00:53  My parents were very supportive 02:25  Those around me helped me to gain confidence 03:12  The peculiar way I met my husband 04:03  How my family feels about me being a trucker 04:43  Living like a gypsy 05:42  Learning while traveling 06:41  When I’m not trucking 07:27  Improving myself 08:39  Success as a trucker 09:53  The public perception of truckers 11:18  Naming the main problem 11:44  Improving the industry 13:00  Uncertainty about the future 13:54  You need to stand up and fight for what you believe in   15:53  Remember me as passionate and I tried to make a difference out here Apps4Truckers.com presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.     Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes. 

Gaston is the youngest trucker to be featured on Real Life Trucker.  His view from a different generation varies from most of our interviews.   00:52  My childhood and growing up 04:24  How I got into trucking 06:22  Petrified at first 07:10  My family thinks it is pretty cool 07:56  Not sure if I would do this for the rest of my life 08:40  I met my wife because of trucking 10:39  Favorite places…there are many 11:31  Outside of trucking 12:10  To improve myself, I want a good spiritual foundation 13:23  Succeeding as a trucker is… 14:44  We are demonized 16:11  The #1 problem is under-trained drivers 18:02  What I would do to improve the industry 19:39  The future of the industry 21:31  I would tell the industry to increase training and decrease pointless regulations   22:32  My legacy  Apps4Truckers.com presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions. To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form and fill out the online form.     Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes. 

James is 41 years old and a long-time trucker.  The driver image is very important to him and he produces videos to combat the negative media image that is often portrayed.    He feels that turnover and driver retention is the industry’s key issues and feel that the future of the industry should be very interesting, to say the least.  He strives to succeed by keeping safety-minded and seeking to finish his career well.   00:54  History and background 01:42  Start in trucking 03:54  How does your family feel about you and trucking 05:58  What do you like to do outside of trucking? 06:26  Where are your favorite places to go? 07:27  What is the public’s perception of truckers? 08:19  What is the #1 problem in the industry? 09:27  The solution to driver retention 10:33  The future of the industry 11:35  What is the definition of success? 12:12  What would I say to my younger self? 13:53  Leaving a legacy   Apps 4 Truckers, in association with Live Trucking.com, presents the Real Life Trucker podcast series.  Each episode features one interview with a professional trucker, answering a wide range of questions.  The interview will cover subjects from childhood to their start in trucking; from the industry attitudes to proposed solutions.  These interviews are on a first name basis only with no company names mentioned so that the guest can speak freely about their history and opinions.   To be interviewed for this series, you can contact Apps4Truckers.com by email, voicemail (615-669-9478) or go to http://www.apps4truckers.com/real-life-trucker-form  and fill out the online form.      Interviews are not guaranteed to air and are edited for time and content purposes.

Connect with Apps4Truckers www.Apps4Truckers.com Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and Periscope   Apps4Truckers Podcast #20 Interview with Amanda Jones about the apps she uses as a professional driver to make life on the road easier PLUS Interview with Doug Johnson of DriveWyze DOUBLE YOUR TRIAL PERIOD by mentioning the podcast Call 1-888-988-1590 or contact them through their website DriveWyze.com  

Connect with Apps4Truckers www.Apps4Truckers.com Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and Periscope Call in with your "Trucker-ism" to 615-669-9478   Apps4Truckers Podcast #20 - Interview with Tom Kyrk, App Testing Focus Group and more (Click on the image below for the article and links to the apps mentioned) Apps that are useful to professional drivers range from social to mechanical to practical.  Tom Kyrk of Roadtestedliving.com, recently took time to chat with me about apps that are important to him while on the road.  While these apps are useful to him because of his personal and professional situation, other drivers will have different opinions and preferences. Other things mentioned: Texomatic.com and James "Tex" Crowley featured on our 1st Blab.im The Recruiting Gamechanger The Real Life Trucker series Season 1 is free until February 6th.  Afterwards it will be available on Gumroad.com for one price/season. The Real Life Trucker series Season 2 is slated to start recording soon.  If you are a professional driver that would like to be interviewed, go to the Real Life Trucker form.  

Connect with Apps4Truckers www.Apps4Truckers.com Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and Periscope A4T Podcast #019: Chad Cashin with TruckerLine and More This app is something that has the potential to revolutionize our industry and it is making a lot of the media take notice.  Talking with Chad at TruckerLine, it was evident that he has a clear view on the direction of where the company is going and is centering the focus on the driver's side. You can download TruckerLine on Google Play and the iPhone App Store. Connect with them on Facebook and Twitter or go to their website at www.Truckerline.com Recent articles about TruckerLine http://fleetowner.com/driver-management/truckerline-app-aims-streamline-driver-recruiting http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=40062 https://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2015/10/22/Trucklineappintroducedtogivedriverscontroloftheirownhiringpersonaldata.aspx http://www.overdriveonline.com/new-truckerline-app-offers-drivers-ability-to-manage-career-reputation/ ----------- AND don't forget to try DUCKDOG coffee As promised in podcast 018, if you would like to get in on the new weekly email starting up soon, click HERE

Connect with Apps4Truckers www.Apps4Truckers.com Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and Periscope A4T Podcast #018:  Tim Jones with Traffeek! and more Today I take a few minutes and talk with Tim Jones in the U.K. about an app that he has developed called Traffeek!  The app is growing rapidly over in Great Britain so we discuss it uses and integration possibilities here in the U.S. You can download Traffeek! on Google Play and the iPhone App Store. Connect with Traffeek! on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and by email at timjones.denbigh@gmail.com. Recent articles on Traffeek http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/a55-traffic-jam-dodging-app-8393495 http://thinkinghighways.com/traffeek-app-can-help-motorists-beat-the-jams/ As promised, if you would like to get in on the new weekly email starting up soon, click HERE

Connect with Apps4Truckers www.Apps4Truckers.com Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and Periscope A4T Podcast #017:Trucker Path VP, Austin Trip and A Little About Tim Talking with Trucker Path VP, Charlie Myers -I had the opportunity to talk with the VP of Strategic Development, Charlie Myers, about the future of Trucker Path and what we had to look forward to.  Bonus Section after the podcast contains a special outtake from the interview. -The situation where I got to go to Austin to film the promo video for Trucker Path turned out to be an amazing adventure and the timing could not have been better. -A little section about what I do for a living and a bit about the future of the podcast, a future guest and an invitation to recruiters/representatives from trucking companies. You can download Trucker Path Pro on Google Play and iTunes. Stay tuned for developments coming up on this and other Trucker Apps.  

Apps4Truckers Podcast #016 Jim Ruiz is the Founder and CEO of CDL Warrior, an app that analyzes and helps professional drivers and fleets improve compliance, communicate and save time on the road.  We take the time to discuss the app and how their attention to their customers has made a difference in how it was developed. You can find their website at CDLWarrior.com  or connect with them on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the app on the App Store or the Play Store The 1st Apps4Truckers Giveaway from OTR Apparel Go to Apps4Truckers.com and sign up for email updates to get 1 entry. Go to Apps4Truckers.com/getyourshirt to get another entry. One choice of work shirt will be given away from OTR Apparel (Check them out at this link)  Up to a $50 value with shipping included. Connect with Apps4Truckers www.Apps4Truckers.com Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and Periscope

Tom shares with you some of the options available currently with the major cell providers.  Since choosing the right carrier and plan is such a major decision, Tom talks about what might be best for you. Tom "Captain" Kyrk writes for his site, RoadTestedLiving.com.  You can also connect with him on Twitter and Facebook. Connect with Apps4Truckers.com on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest.

A4T Podcast #014: Podcast Reboot In case you decided that the last podcast was just too long, this is just the interview with Ellen Voie of Women In Trucking.  The 1st part of last months podcast had so many downloads that I figured each interview deserved its own episode.   This marks the beginning of the shortening of the podcast along with increase the number of releases.  It may be weekly, it may not but this new format is allowing me to record responses to each type of interview and podcast so that YOU can listen to more of what you like.  It is also easier for you to find information presented if there is one interview or small segments per episode.  All comments are appreciated. Guest:  Ellen Voie of Women In Trucking You can find them at WomenInTrucking.org Twitter:  @womenintrucking Join the Facebook Group HERE Order of Business:  Yes, I fired Helga.  Tune in to see how that went.

A4T Podcast #013   Apps4Truckers.com is also on Twitter: @apps4truckers, Facebook, Pinterest and Google +   Welcome to listeners from LiveTrucking!   LiveTrucking.com is also on Facebook, Twitter: @LiveTrucking, and Google+   Check out the Real Life Trucker podcast series on Apps4Truckers.com or LiveTrucking.com   PART ONE   Featured App:   Google Photos is available on iTunes and Play Store   Lee Payne with BigRoad - Drivers Logs Done Right available on iTunes and Play Store Online at BigRoad.com, Twitter: @bigroadinc, Facebook and Google+   A4T Commentary:   Ellen Voie with Women in Trucking Association talks about the state of women in the transportation industry for 2015 Online at WomenInTrucking.org, Facebook, Twitter: @WomenInTrucking,   Featured Podcast:    Trucker Dump with Todd McCann at AboutTruckDriving.com   Serial from the creators of This American Life, online at SerialPodcast.org   PART TWO   The Box of Chocolates:    Jewel Jones with OTR Apparel Online at OTRApparel.com, Twitter: @JewelJonesOTR, Facebook and YouTube   Road Test:   Tom Kyrk with Road Tested Living at RoadTestedLiving.com, Twitter: @roadtestedlivin and Facebook   Driving Motivator:     “Only I can change my life.  No one can do it for me” – Carol Burnett

A4T Podcast #013   Apps4Truckers.com is also on Twitter: @apps4truckers, Facebook, Pinterest and Google +   Welcome to listeners from LiveTrucking!   LiveTrucking.com is also on Facebook, Twitter: @LiveTrucking, and Google+   Check out the Real Life Trucker podcast series on Apps4Truckers.com or LiveTrucking.com   PART ONE   Featured App:   Google Photos is available on iTunes and Play Store   Lee Payne with BigRoad - Drivers Logs Done Right available on iTunes and Play Store Online at BigRoad.com, Twitter: @bigroadinc, Facebook and Google+   A4T Commentary:   Ellen Voie with Women in Trucking Association talks about the state of women in the transportation industry for 2015 Online at WomenInTrucking.org, Facebook, Twitter: @WomenInTrucking,   Featured Podcast:    Trucker Dump with Todd McCann at AboutTruckDriving.com   Serial from the creators of This American Life, online at SerialPodcast.org   PART TWO   The Box of Chocolates:    Jewel Jones with OTR Apparel Online at OTRApparel.com, Twitter: @JewelJonesOTR, Facebook and YouTube   Road Test:   Tom Kyrk with Road Tested Living at RoadTestedLiving.com, Twitter: @roadtestedlivin and Facebook   Driving Motivator:     “Only I can change my life.  No one can do it for me” – Carol Burnett