Ask The Trucker "LIVE" w/Allen Smith

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!

With premium costs spiraling upwards and no end in sight, health care is a big concern for truckers and the trucking industry as well. Join hosts Allen Smith and Barry Szczucki, with special guest Mike Johnston, for an in-depth look into possible solutions to reforming health care.

Truckers coming to aid of fellow truckers during TCGO Christmas campaign Saturday Nov 9th 6PM ET Call in number 347-826-9170 It's that time again! The Truckers Christmas Group Org (TCGO), in its 12 year, is continuing its commitment to help as many trucking families in need during the holiday season as they possibly can. This year has proven to be particularly challenging for many truckers and their families. Between layoffs, bankruptcies, illnesses, and other catastrophic occurrences, the need for funding is vital. Learn more HERE Watch the Christmas Video- How the Truckers Saved Christmas-combined effort by Bill Weaver Music and TCGO Music copyright Bill Weaver Music-Video Copyright Truckers Christmas Group.Org This year, Trucking musicians, industry leaders for trucking charities, and other advocates such as Bill Weaver, Paul Marhoeffer, Taylor Barker, Mandi Jo Pinhierio, Jason Henley, Tony Justice, Ken Freeman, Keith Sampson, and more are working with TCGO to raise awareness and funds for the 2019 fundraising campaign. Press Release JOIN US TONIGHT Tom Kyrk, TCGO PR Coordinator, co-hosts the show. Learn how you can help our nations truckers.in their time of most dire need. Whether it be volunteering, sharing,a donation, sponsoring a family, or purchasing from the TCGO store, your commitment to help will be a blessing!. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Another Rulemaking for truckers! On March 8th 2016 the FMCSA and FRA announced the following Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) request data and information concerning the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation, and on its potential consequences for the safety of rail and highway transportation. Driver Fatigue- Is Sleep Apnea the culprit... or are there other causes? So what does this mean for professional drivers? Should drivers be even more concerned about screening criteria, testing, diagnosis and Costs? Our guest will be Elaine Papp of HealthandSafetyWorks.net Elaine Papp, was the chief of FMCSA's Medical Programs Division and tonight she explains how Sleep Apnea guidance has evolved into an anticipated final rule, and what truckers will need to do in order to have their concerns heard AND considered before the Final Rule Making. The (FMCSA) and (FRA) are seeking public input during the next 90 days on the impacts of screening, evaluating and treating rail workers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; Docket # FMCSA-2015-0419 public comments are due June 8th 2016 Join us !! Thursday March 24th 6PM ET 347-826-9170

David Hancock, CEO with Hodyon, Inc., manufacturer of the Dynasys APU, discusses the benefits to the ownership of an Auxiliary Power Unit. As anti-idling laws and environmental protection regulations become more prevalent, Hodyon, a two-time award winner for growth, has taken the lead within the APU industry by producing energy-efficient products and systems that reduce the magnitude of climate change and assisting professional truck drivers and trucking fleet owners with an anti-idling alternative.