TD099: 4 Ways to Be an Awesome Trucker

Here’s an idea. How about we all strive to be better truckers this year? Not only can we improve the reputation of the trucking industry as a whole, but maybe we can make the world a happier place too. Today we talk about 4 broad topics that we can all work on. And you'll want to pay close attention as I teach you how to brush your teeth. Seriously. Links mentioned in the show include:

Cool trucking stickers from Bruce Outridge Productions

Some cool facts about the human stomach

Article about the benefits of eliminating soda from your diet

The Gorilla Workout App I've been using

In case you're too young to know who Olive Oyl is

My workout videos TD81: How to Do a Full-Body Workout Inside the Cab of a Semi

Check out The Healthy Trucker Web site for all things trucker fitness

YouTube video of a worm inside someone's intestines. Ewwww!

A fun TED talk video on paper towel usage and a cool way to clean your hands (4:32)

Just in case you didn't pass your driver's exam when you were 16, here's what a 3-point turn looks like.

Proverbs 15:1

The wisdom of King Solomon

In the feedback section @DriverChrisMc sends us a link to his lengthy comment on TD97: A Trucker’s Worst Nemesis: Complacency.

John writes in saying he enjoyed reading TD33: Automatic or Manual Truck Transmission?, but he was really wanting some advice about getting into the trucking industry. I pointed him to my JobShadow.com interview.

WolverineTom read TD93: The Driver’s Seat Phenomenon and shares a quick story about taking his young son on the road.

JV tells us about his extremely practical use of TD81: Videos: How To Do a Full-Body Workout Inside the Cab of a Semi and Tom from the JESUS FREAK TRUCKER podcast says some kind words about the videos and the Trucker Dump podcast in general. Thanks Tom!

Steve writes in with some follow-up from TD94: Understanding the New Hours-of-Service (HOS) Rules about the special Texas HOS rules.

Jeff writes in with support for TD76: The Spitting “Christian” Zealot.

After reading TD27: Hauling Hazardous Materials, Marc has a question about his fire department's truck.

Lastly, Leona inquires if there is a Web site devoted to traveling and site-seeing in a big rig. I told her such a site didn't exist. At least me and my adventurous friend Kevin from 18 Wheels and a 12-Speed Bike haven't heard of it. If you have, write in and I'll pass the word along. But if you're in a car, RoadTrippers.com is a good one!

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