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Sirius-XM Satellite Radio - Road Dog Trucking Radio
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Finally, an independent, authoritative voice for the professional driver! Based in Birmingham, AL, trucking journalist Evan Lockridge tackles the tough issues facing truckers today—putting industry heavyweights on the hot seat, keeping drivers on top of breaking news while they’re on the road, and giving them a voice on important topics.
Join Evan Lockridge and TruckersU.com’s Tim Brady (Business Editor for American Trucker Magazine) every Wednesday from 2 to 3 pm ET discussing the business of trucking and issues which impact truckers and their industry. Lockridge and Brady tackle the tough issues with their combined industry experience and bring to the show industry experts to help listeners beat the challenges of operating a truck. Posted here will be information, resources and solutions from the topics discussed on the show. View Details

 

AmericanRigRadio
American Rig Radio : It speaks for itself.
Provides a unique mix of informational and motivational podcasts, along with syndicated radio features discussing industry concerns and what truckers think about while making the long haul. AmericanRigRadio.com is the place to hear experts in the trucking industry discuss important issues and provide information and direction for truckers, trucking company owners and management in running a more profitable operation. Listen to those experts discuss insurance, safety, factoring, taxes, and the day-to-day operations of trucking. Topics include cash flow management, freight lane development, figuring your break-even point and how to capitalize your operation. Your host is 20+ years trucking veteran, American Trucker Magazine business editor, founder and lead instructor for truckersu.com, Tim Brady. Join Brady in his search for the best trucking business information. View Details

 

Trucking Government and Regulation Websites
Your connection to the regulations and laws which govern the trucking industry including the new CSA 2010; Commercial Driver's License Information System (DAC), The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), EPA Smart Way, Canadian Hours of Service Regulations, US Hours of Service Regulations, Fuel Surcharge information, Diesel and Gas Prices, National Road Conditions and Closures, National Weather Service, Federal Regulations, and a means to contact your Government Representatives in Washington. View Details

 

Trucking Business Information Websites
This is TruckersU.com’s list with links to websites of Trucking Organizations, Trade Shows, Publications and Broadcasting with TruckersU.coms recommended Trucking Business Service providers  Not every business or organization which asks makes it on to this list, since the staff at TruckersU.com checks each business for integrity, fairness and  ethics. To be on this list means that particular company has demonstrated its concern for truckers and the industry, and is there to help you conduct your business better and more profitably. We have provided a form for both your recommendations of trucking service providers who should be included here and for complaints about ones that shouldn’t. Submitted forms are reviewed--rest assured we want only those companies listed who are going to be helpful to you in your trucking endeavor. View Details

 

WriteUpTheRoad.com 
Providing Trucking  Business Information Since 2002
Write Up the Road Publishing & Media is the parent company to the following subsidiaries: AmericanRigRadio.com, TruckersU.com and TimothyBrady.com. We provide information and knowledge to the trucking industry, concentrating on the small motor carrier and owner/operator. Our mission statement is simple: Strength through Knowledge. This is accomplished on several fronts, through writing business-related articles for major trucking publications like American Trucker and Fleet Owner magazines, Blog4truckers.com and Getloaded.com; broadcasting informative and actionable information through AmericanRigRadio and Sirius-XM Road Dog Trucking Radio’s Lockridge Report; and providing educational resources through webinars, WebCourses, live workshops, and speaking engagements with our industry partners. This exclusive list includes Advance Business Capital, Mid-South Truckers Group, Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, TransCore’s TruckersEdge.net, TransCore 3Sixty Express, Getloaded.com, kNOwTaxes.com, DigitalChalk.com, goEmerchant.com and Lightning Source. View Details