Monthly Archives: March 2008

Broke Down…

March 25, 2008PodcastTomWiles

Originally uploaded by Trucker Tom

Photo I took when I was stopped for about an hour on the north bound side of I-476 in Pennsylvania just south of the long traffic tunnels. The electrical system seemed to have lost its ground. I contacted the company breakdown department and they said to go back to the Allentown, PA Freightliner dealer and get the truck checked out the next morning. I made the suggestion that if I could try to make it to a T/A Truck Stop repair shop on I-80, which is in fact what ended up happening.

Ustream Test…

March 16, 2008PodcastTomWiles

Occasionally I get asked…

March 13, 2008PodcastTomWiles

Occasionally I get asked if my original podcasts are still available to listen to on the Internet and if so, where are they. Most of them are still out there.

The original early files are linked at:

http://truckerphoto.blogspot.com

Work backwards to the earliest posts, and then move forward through them. Follow the links in the post to find the next set of files. You should be able to find links to most of the first 100 episodes.

After that, I moved my feed to:

http://slapcast.com/users/tomwiles

And after that, I moved my feed to Podshow, where the feed still lives, available at:

http://www.truckertompodcast.com

Happy listening!!!

Video Broadcast

March 12, 2008PodcastTomWiles

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Truck Stop In Virginia (Mar 12 18:04 EST)

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March 11, 2008PodcastTomWiles

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Best Buy (Mar 11 14:42 EST)

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March 10, 2008PodcastTomWiles

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Best Buy (Mar 10 14:35 EST)

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March 7, 2008PodcastTomWiles

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Best Buy (Mar 07 21:10 CST)

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March 7, 2008PodcastTomWiles

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Olive Garden Restaurant (Mar 07 20:09 CST)

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March 7, 2008PodcastTomWiles

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Second Test (Mar 07 17:05 CST)

Live Video Experimental Site…

March 7, 2008PodcastTomWiles

The live video archive site is:

http://www.comvu.com/live/?TruckerTom

How to protect dispatchers, ops teams during Covid-19
BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Jim Sagriff’s coworkers are keeping their distance these days. To be more precise, they’re maintaining a buffer of at least six feet. It’s just one in a series of measures that his fleet has introduced in the fight against Covid-19. “We are changing some hours so that we are not all here […]
Saskatchewan employs HoS exemption for Covid-19 relief
REGINA, Sask. – Saskatchewan is the latest province to implement an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption to truck drivers transporting Covid-19 essential items. Announced today, the provincial government said the modification to its HoS regulations for commercial truck drivers applies to those transporting goods and supplies to the meet immediate needs related to Covid-19. The items that […]
Second Harvest keeps donated food on the move
TORONTO, Ont. – Ian MacLeod has just unloaded two tractor-trailers laden with produce, and none of it is destined for a grocery store. But it will all fill a vital need in the fight against Covid-19. Toronto-based Second Harvest – an emergency service that distributes meat, dairy and produce to charitable organizations – has recently […]
Connecting carriers in need with those struggling during Covid-19 relief effort
EDMONTON, Alta. – Though some carriers are racking up the miles during the Covid-19 crisis to meet increased demand, others are struggling. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recognizes that those in the construction, oilfield, crane, and other sectors are slowing during this unprecedented time, and have drivers and equipment they may not be using […]
Injured Humboldt Bronco files lawsuit
CALGARY, Alta. – Another lawsuit has arisen from the 2018 Humboldt tragedy, with a former Broncos player seeking $13.5 million after being paralyzed as a result of the crash. Ryan Alexander Straschnitzki is suing those he believes were responsible for the collision, which he claims includes the team bus driver, Glen Doerksen, who died in […]
Peterbilt graduates 75th PTI class
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced it has graduated its 75th class of Peterbilt Technician Institutes (PTI) students. The class included 11 newly-certified diesel technicians, who completed a 12-week training program led by Peterbilt instructors. “The Peterbilt dealer network has a growing demand for entry-level, qualified, diesel technicians and PTI is a unique answer to […]
Ontario’s provincially-regulated carriers may qualify for HoS exemptions
TORONTO, Ont. – With the declaration of a state of emergency in Ontario, some provincially-regulated trucking companies will now be able to take advantage of hours-of-service exemptions when carrying essential supplies in the fight against Covid-19. The option for hours of service exemptions are designed to potentially assist provincially regulated motor carriers and their drivers […]
DTNA expanding service bay network
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced it is building or remodeling more than 40 locations in the U.S. and Canada, adding 700 or more service bays this year “This expansion represents an investment by DTNA’s dealer partners towards a mutual commitment to a 24-hour or less repair turnaround,” said Kevin Bangston, […]
Trucking layoffs are already underway
TORONTO, Ont. — While some trucking segments are enjoying a surge in demand, others are struggling because of Covid-19 closures. Drivers working in dedicated transportation segments such as auto haulers, or those working in the resource sector, are among those affected. Cambridge, Ont.-based Challenger Motor Freight, for example, has temporarily laid off 40 drivers. “Some […]
Quebec fleets hope for Covid-19 registration reprieve
MONTREAL, Que. – With just days to go before its truck registrations need to be renewed, Quebec has yet to follow the lead of other provinces that have eased or deferred payments. The registration fees are due April 1, a fixed date that is established by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ). The […]
B.C. passes legislation to coordinate provincial supply chain, but only if needed
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government is using what it calls “extraordinary powers” under its Emergency Program Act, issuing a series of ministerial orders to ensure a coordinated response to the Covid-19 crisis. The move addresses several actions the government can take during this provincial emergency, including establishing a Provincial Supply Chain Coordination Unit to […]
TDG training, containment inspection requirements, temporarily eased
OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has eased requirements that apply to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) re-training dates and containment inspections, in the wake of challenges that have emerged during the fight against Covid-19. “Many registered Means of Containment Facilities have temporarily closed or are limiting travel for their employees who perform mobile inspections,” Benoit […]
Waste haulers introduce new safety protocols amid Covid-19
HAMILTON, Ont. – Waste collection remains an essential service in the days of Covid-19, but those who run garbage trucks in this city west of Toronto walked off the job on March 23 because of concerns relating to the virus. The job action by members of CUPE Local 5167 had come to an end within […]
Covid-19 Operations: Checker Flag Leasing
You rely on us to support your business with our products and services. Our team is fully committed to helping you continue to run your operations and our team is focused on navigating the ever-changing environment. We have been identified as an essential service business in all Provincial jurisdictions in which we operate. All of […]
Covid-19 presents new challenges for car hauler
SASKATOON, Sask. — Trevor Yuise has been behind the wheel professionally for over 30 years, the last six of which have been as a car hauler for Jack Cooper Transport out of Saskatoon. But in the days of Covid-19, he is running into a unique problem when he completes deliveries to automotive dealerships. “They don’t […]
Nova Scotia latest to adopt HoS exemption for Covid-19 relief
HALIFAX, N.S. – The Province of Nova Scotia is the latest to adopt an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption for those hauling specific Covid-19 relief items. The exemption is subject to various conditions. Prior to operating under the HoS exemption, the provincial HoS director of the base jurisdiction must be notified in writing. While under the exemption, […]
Rest area searches intensify in days of Covid-19
PICKERING, Ont. – Shandex Truck driver Dave Legge always heads out the door with a five-day supply of food in the sleeper. There are the frozen meals prepared at home. The coffee and tea. The case of Mr. Noodles. “I’m ‘self-isolated’ in the truck. Always have been,” he says, using a phrase that’s become commonplace […]
Daimler deferring initial payments on construction trucks
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) is deferring first payments on new Western Star and Freightliner construction trucks for up to 120 days. The deal is available in both the U.S. and Canada. “We know that customers in the construction segment have different business cycles and credit requirements. We will work together with our […]
No thaw restrictions for food and medicine
The Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) has published a ministerial decree which, due to the current situation related to Covid-19, lifts the load restrictions during the thaw period for certain trucks, depending on the nature of their cargo. The exception rule is effective now, until June 19. This exemption only applies to vehicles or […]
BC could control supply chain in Covid-19 measures
VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia has established the power to take control of the supply chain through the Emergency Program Act, as it looks to maintain essential goods and services during the fight against Covid-19. A new Provincial Supply Chain Coordination Unit would coordinate the distribution of goods and services “in partnership with industry”. The […]