Inspiring conversations with real people who took the leap into business ownership, franchising, and freedom. Hosted by franchise guru, consultant and trusted small business advisor, Meg Schmitz. If you're looking to make the next phase of your life the best phase, this podcast is for you. From corporate refugees and executives tired of the desk job life, to entrepreneurs and investors looking for more support in their business journey, you'll hear from real people who stepped into the unkno ...
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The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers - Trucking, Transportation Helping Truck Drivers have Successful Trucking Careers and Businesses in the Transportation Industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast for truck drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews, trucking information, and other features that are helpful for truck drivers and those in the transportation industry The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Driver ...
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Walmart Human Trafficking Trailer #knowhumantrafficking #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness Walmart was the first fleet in Ontario to wrap fleet trailers with the human trafficking message. We take a look at one of those trailers in this episode. Learn more about human trafficking awareness at www.knowhumantrafficking.com Watch the video o…
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Ep 5.7: Insider Strategies to Thrive in Evolving Retail Landscapes
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If you need more certainty about the future of brick-and-mortar retail spaces in the post-pandemic era, then you are not alone! The fear of evolving shopping center trends and the impact of market shifts on retail bankruptcies may leave you with unease. You might wonder how to successfully navigate the changing tenant mix and leasing strategies. Bu…
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Truck Drivers' Road Safety Tips #truckdriversafety #truckingsafetytips #truckdrivertips #roadsafetytips Learn how truck drivers can ensure their safety on the road. From defensive driving techniques to proper rest and maintenance, this video covers it all. Stay informed and stay safe! Disclaimer: If you have a question about business or careers in …
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LP1215 How Trucking Training is Changing to Meet the Demands of the Industry
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How Trucking Training is Changing to Meet the Demands of the Industry #truckingtraining truckingcertification #truckingschools #truckingeducation Discover how trucking training programs are reshaping in the trucking industry in this insightful episode. From safety protocols to advanced technology integration, find out how training is playing a pivo…
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LP1214 Improving the TRUCKING industry in 2024
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Improving the TRUCKING industry in 2024 #truckingsolutions #truckingtechnology #trucking #truckingtrends In this episode, we delve into the trucking industry in 2024 and explore the key improvements that are set to change the industry. From advancements in technology to changes in training, we cover it all to provide you with valuable insights into…
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LP1213 1955 International R-200 Truck: Lead Pedal Featured Truck
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1955 International R-200 Truck: Lead Pedal Featured Truck #trucks #International #oldtrucks #classictrucks #semitrucks This week’s featured truck is a beautiful old 1955 International R-200 truck and trailer from the Clifford Truck Show. We offer you a look at this clean truck in this episode. Watch the video on this truck here Enter Your Truck to …
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Ep 5.6: From Dancing to Drafting Contracts
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An attorney with an arts background? Who would have thought! Discover how this lawyer seamlessly blends creativity with the law, creating a unique and fulfilling career path. Does she have the key to balancing personal passions with business success? Find out more in this eye-opening conversation. My special guest is Elissa Hecker Elissa Hecker, Es…
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LP1211 Why Don’t We Have Bathrooms in Trucks: Lead Pedal Q and A
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Why Don’t We Have Bathrooms in Trucks: Lead Pedal Q and A #bathrooms #truckdrivers #trucking #trucks #bathroomsintrucks A listener asked this question and why don’t truck manufacturers build bathrooms in trucks? This question has been circulating for years and with all the technology available in today’s trucks why are we not building bathrooms in …
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LP1211 Making Your Fleet Safer With Pre-trip Inspections: Fleet Safety Council Recap
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Making Your Fleet Safer With Pre-trip Inspections: Fleet Safety Council Recap #cdl #inspections #truckdrivers #trucking #safety #events #pretripinspections Pre-Trip Inspections have been a problem in the trucking industry for a long time. Fleets spend a lot of time trying to get their truck drivers to complete proper inspections. The Fleet Safety C…
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LP1210 Rewarding Safety in Your Company With Fleet Safety Awards
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Rewarding Safety in Your Company With Fleet Safety Awards #safety #awards #trucking #fleetsafety #truckdriverawards #fleetsafetycouncil Rewarding safety on your team can have huge advantages for your trucking fleet. Truck drivers and safety personnel that win awards are often more dedicated to the company and that can flow through to a safer fleet …
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LP1209 Featuring a 1973 Kenworth Truck: Last Build
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Featuring a 1973 Kenworth Truck: Last Build #Kenworth #TruckRestoration #ClassicTruck #VintageTruck #TruckLovers #TruckLife In this video, we feature a classic 1973 Kenworth Truck called Last Build by W.A. Baker. From the grill to the interior, we'll be showcasing this vintage beauty. Whether you're a truck enthusiast or just love a beautiful truck…
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Should You Become a Truck Driver? Lead Pedal Q and A #trucking #truckdriver #cdl #trucklife #trucker #truckingindustry #truckerslife In this Lead Pedal Q and A, we explore the question "Should You Become a Truck Driver?" If you've ever wondered about pursuing a career in trucking, this episode is for you. We'll discuss the benefits and challenges o…
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Ep 5.5 Mindset, Motivation and Mailbox Money
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Discover the surprising truth about the risks of relying on a single income source. Unearth the eye-opening journey of a corporate refugee who found financial freedom through diversification. Learn how she leveraged passive income to minimize taxes and create a life of abundance. But that's just the beginning; stay tuned for the unexpected twist th…
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LP1207 Breaking Stereotypes: Women Truck Drivers With Theresa DeSantis
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Breaking Stereotypes: Women Truck Drivers With Theresa DeSantis #WomenTruckDrivers #BreakingStereotypes #TruckingIndustry #FemaleEmpowerment In this video, we are breaking stereotypes by shining a spotlight on women truck drivers and specifically Theresa DeSantis. Join us as we showcase the incredible work and dedication of this hardworking woman a…
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LP1206 The Future of Training: Introducing the Professional Truck Training Alliance
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The Future of Training: Introducing the Professional Truck Training Alliance #NewTrainingAssociation #TrainingRevolution #LearningAndDevelopment #trucking The PTTAC (Professional Truck Training Alliance) is aiming to revolutionize your truck training experience? As the future of training unfolds, the PTTAC is proud to introduce our innovative appro…
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LP1205 OnRoute Human Trafficking Trailer: Lead Pedal Featured Truck
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OnRoute Human Trafficking Trailer: Lead Pedal Featured Truck #trucks #humantrafficking #knowhumantrafficking #trailers This week’s trailer belongs to Transport Driver Training Inc and the wrapped trailer is partnered with OnRoute and the Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign. Learn about the human trafficking campaign at www.knowhumantrafficking.com…
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LP1204 Starting a Leading Training Facility with Jeff McKay and Kirsty Soares
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Starting a Leading Training Facility with Jeff McKay and Kirsty Soares #training #truckdrivertraining #trucking #podcast This is essentially part two of episode 1203. We talk with Jeff and Kirsty owners of the Transport Driver Training Inc a new training school located in Kitchener Ontario. We chat with the owners about their passion behind startin…
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Ep 5.4: Battling Darkness to Brewing Coffee: How This Veteran Found His Entrepreneurial Calling
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If you're feeling the weight of transitioning from the military to civilian life, trying to find your footing in the entrepreneurial world, and facing unexpected challenges, then you are not alone! The struggle to adapt to a new identity and navigate the complexities of starting a business can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling lost and uncertain…
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LP1203 Becoming Instructor of the Year With Roland Winnin
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Becoming Instructor of the Year With Roland Winnin #instructoroftheyear #awardwinningdrivers #trucking #truckingpodcast #Careers Roland Winnin is the recipient of the TTSAO Instructor of the Year and he didn’t see it coming. We caught up with Roland at his Kitchener location for Transport Driver Training Inc to learn about his career and what it ta…
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LP1202 Lead Pedal Changes, Guests, Events, and the NRRS with Kim Richardson
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Lead Pedal Changes, Guests, Events, and the NRRS with Kim Richardson #podcast #trucking #podcast guests #industry #trucking #events #nrrs2024 Welcome to the month of April with a number of changes and events. We share some changes on the Lead Pedal platforms, our new Lead Pedal 1000 Tour, upcoming guests, industry events, and talk with Kim Richards…
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LP1201 1969 Mini Kenworth: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week
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1969 Mini Kenworth: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week #trucks #Kenworth #minitrucks #customtrucks This week’s featured truck is a little smaller than the others. That’s right it’s a mini W900 Kenworth from 1969 on a pickup truck body. We saw this truck at the Clifford Truck Show and we feature the truck for you here. Wouldn’t you love to drive …
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LP1200 Recapping the Trucking Network Job Fair and Green Freight Forum
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Recapping the Trucking Network Job Fair and Green Freight Forum #trucking #jobfairs #symposiums #events #truckingjobs The Trucking Network held their Spring job fair with a twist! The popular job fair also had a forum ongoing at the same time talking about recruiting, retention, and the future of trucks. This was the first time for the forum-job fa…
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Ep 5.3: Why You Need a Mediator Before a Divorce Lawyer
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Discover the surprising truth about divorce and the secrets lawyers won't tell you. Hear the untold stories of relationship unraveling and the unexpected twists in the journey to freedom. Stay tuned for the eye-opening revelations that could change your life forever. Let's navigate through this together and find the clarity you seek. In this episod…
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LP1199 Safety Minded Maintenance With Mike Gomes
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Safety Minded Maintenance With Mike Gomes #trucking #trucks #safety #maintenance #truckterminals Safety starts at the top and for Mike Gomes that means making sure the equipment used by Bison truck drivers is the best it can be. We talk about the maintenance program at Bison Transport and the process for ordering trucks and moving them through the …
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LP1198 A Casual Discussion with Veteran Truck Driver Jack Fielding
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A Casual Discussion with Veteran Truck Driver Jack Fielding #trucking #truckdrivers #careers #podcast #veterandrivers We continue our discussions on culture with veteran truck driver Jack Fielding. Fielding is a multi award winning driver who has been with Bison Transport for decades. He has been on our show in the past after just receiving the TCA…
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LP1197 1977 Day Cab Peterbilt: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week
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1977 Day Cab Peterbilt: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week #trucks #Peterbilt #customtrucks #podcast #theleadpedalpodcast Our featured truck today is a custom day cab 1977 Peterbilt with a stretched frame that we saw at the Clifford Truck Show. This show truck hails from Manitoba and has a number of custom touches making it unique. Listen to the…
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LP1196 Lane Management for Truck Drivers: Lead Pedal Q and A
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Lane Management for Truck Drivers: Lead Pedal Q and A #trucking #truckdriverquestions #middlelane #lanemanagement If there is one pet peeve with this host it is truck drivers travelling in the middle lane when no one else is on the highway. A listener asks why truckers do this and we answer this question on our Lead Pedal Q and A episode. Disclaime…
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EP 5.2: Entity Formation and Funding Strategies: A CPA Unpacks the Details
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Ever felt like you're being told to "just talk to your CPA" for all your business structure and funding needs, only to end up feeling lost and frustrated? You're not alone. It's time to stop spinning your wheels and start making informed decisions that actually work for your unique situation. Let's bust those myths and find the real answers togethe…
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LP1195 Training Truck Drivers to Canadian Standards With East African Trucking Academy
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Training Truck Drivers to Canadian Standards With East African Trucking Academy #Uganda #Africa #training #trucking #podcast Would you be inclined to hire drivers from a certain country if you knew they were trained to Canadian standards? Could truck drivers trained to North American Standards improve safety in their home country? We talk to member…
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LP1194 Creating a Safety Culture With Haven Ireland
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Creating a Safety Culture With Haven Ireland #safety #culture #trucking #truckdrivers #podcast #careers Haven Ireland has done it all. She began her career behind the wheel as a professional driver and is now helping other truck drivers stay safe as a Safety Counselor with Bison Transport. We caught up with Haven to find out why Bison is so serious…
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LP1193 Rowcliffe Bull Hauler: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week
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Rowcliffe Bull Hauler: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week #trucks #Peterbilt #trucking #livestock #customtrucks Today’s featured truck comes to us from Rowcliffe a Livestock carrier in Ontario Canada. We saw this truck at the Great Canadian Truck Show. Listen to the overview on this amazing ride and and watch the video by clicking the link below…
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LP1192 Transitioning Through the Trucking Industry With Oreste Alexander
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Transitioning Through the Trucking Industry With Oreste Alexander #careers #trucking #owneroperators #truckdrivers #podcast Bruce catches up with Oreste Alexander currently an owner operator looking to gain experience in other areas of the industry from truck driver in a school to truck driver, and now owner operator. What was his experience and wh…
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Ep 5:1 Balancing Business & Marriage - An Entrepreneur's Guide
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Do you want to discover the secret to balancing business ownership and relationship dynamics? Imagine achieving success in both areas without sacrificing one for the other. In this episode, Meg Schmitz and her guest will share the solution so that you can achieve that result. Get ready to revolutionize your approach to entrepreneurship and relation…
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LP1191 Taking a Quantum Leap With TTSAO 2024: Event Recap
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Taking a Quantum Leap With TTSAO 2024: Event Recap #events #ttsao #conferences #transportation #quantumleap We offer a recap of the recent TTSAO conference from February 2024 called Taking a Quantum Leap. The Truck Training School Association of Ontario (TTSAO) held their latest conference on a Leap Year date of February 29th. The conference is foc…
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LP1190 Creating A Good Company Culture With Maverick Batth
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Creating A Good Company Culture With Maverick Batth #culture #bisontransport #trucking #podcast #safety We sit down with Maverick Batth / Fleet Manager for Bison Transport about creating a good company culture and why Bison is so successful with their team operation. He offers some insight as to what a truck driver will experience when working with…
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LP1189 Skillex 2022 389 Peterbilt: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week
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Skillex 2022 389 Peterbilt: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week #trucks #Peterbilt #customtrucks #trucking #podcast Our featured truck for this week is a real show stopper. We feature a 2022 389 Peterbilt from the Skillex Group that we saw at the Great Canadian Truck Show. Check out the video on this truck by clicking the link below: Click here t…
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LP1188 Should I Become a Truck Driver: Lead Pedal Q and A
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Should I Become a Truck Driver: Lead Pedal Q and A #trucking #careers #truckdriverquestions #podcast Are you wondering whether you should become a truck driver or not? It is certainly not an industry for everyone but there are many benefits. We outline them for you on the podcast. Disclaimer: If you have a question about business or careers in the …
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LP1187 Recruiting With Integrity With Erin Sherman
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Recruiting With Integrity With Erin Sherman #recruiting #culture #recruiters #integrity #trucking #podcast Not all trucking companies are equal and not all recruiters are equal. Working for the right carrier means being honest right out of the gate. Erin Sherman (a.k.a The Shermanator) has been a top recruiter for years and has seen how companies h…
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LP1186 Trucking Culture: What’s New and Trucking Events
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Trucking Culture: What’s New and Trucking Events #podcast #trucking #culture #industry #trucking #events Welcome to March and another month of great topics, guests, and events. This month our theme is culture in the workplace and even more important in the industry. We will be talking with different guests about culture in the workplace and even th…
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LP1185 1979 Western Star Cabover: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week
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1979 Western Star Cabover: Lead Pedal Featured Truck of the Week #trucks #Westernstar #FeaturedTruck #trucking #podcast Today’s featured truck is a beautiful custom Western Star Cabover. We saw this truck up in Athens Ontario and were blown away about how clean this unit is. Make sure you watch the video on the cool ride. Click here to watch the vi…
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LP1184 Should you Buy or Lease That First Truck?
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Should you Buy or Lease That First Truck? #owneroperators #businesstips #trucks #buyingtrucks #leasing Should you buy or lease your first truck when becoming an owner operator? We outline the benefits and downfalls of both leasing and buying a truck and what you may want to look out for when becoming an owner operator for the first time. This episo…
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LP1183 Is 2024 the Right Time to Become an Owner Operator
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Is 2024 the Right Time to Become an Owner Operator #owneroperator #trucking #podcast #industry The trucking industry is in some turmoil as we move into 2024 and we question if it is the right time to get into business as an owner operator? Host Bruce Outridge talks about some of the issues going on in the industry and why you may want to hold on be…
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LP1182 Fuel Saving Tips for Owner Operators
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Fuel Saving Tips for Owner Operators #fuelsavings #owneroperators #businesstips #trucking Saving on fuel costs as an owner operator is one of the major ways of keeping cash in your pocket and reducing your expenses on the bottom line in your trucking business. In this episode we offer some tips on how you can save money as a truck driver with tips …
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LP1181 1975 Kenworth B Model With Double Bunk: Lead Pedal Featured Truck
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1975 Kenworth B Model With Double Bunk: Lead Pedal Featured Truck #leadpedalfeaturedtruck #trucks #kenworth #trucking In this episode we take a look at a true double bunk Kenworth that we saw at the Clifford Truck Show. His truck may be old but it’s the bunk set up that makes it stand out. Watch the video on this truck here. Enter Your Truck to be …
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LP1180 City vs Highway Work for Owner Operators: Lead Pedal Q and A
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City vs Highway Work for Owner Operators: Lead Pedal Q and A #business #owneroperators #trucking #podcast #leadpedalqanda As an owner operator the lanes you choose can make or break your business. Should you be in the city or run the highway building up those miles? We try to answer those questions in this Q and A episode of the podcast. Disclaimer…
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LP1179 Setting Up and Owner Operator Business
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Setting Up and Owner Operator Business #business #owneroperators #trucking #podcast Many truck drivers think becoming an owner operator means buying a truck and driving down the road. Although that may be the core job it takes more than driving to be successful as an owner operator. Learn what you need to set up a business properly and we also hear…
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LP1178 Are You Ready to Be in Business as an Owner Operator
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Are You Ready to Be in Business as an Owner Operator #business #owneroperators #trucking #podcast Not everyone is made to be in business and the reasons to get into business can be different for everybody. We take a look at some the things you have to think about when starting a business and some of the issues you may want to think about ahead of t…
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LP1177 Lead Pedal Featured Truck Challenge Winner for 2023
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Lead Pedal Featured Truck Challenge Winner for 2023 #leadpedalfeaturedtruckchallenge #trucks #featuredtrucks #theleadpedalpodcast Congrats to Brett Akey of Chrome Supply Warehouse as the Winner of the Lead Pedal Featured Truck Challenge for 2023. We have been voting on trucks since the beginning of January when we started with 23 trucks and over 6 …
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LP1176 Pre-Trip Inspections for Owner Operators and Local Drivers: Lead Pedal Q and A
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Pre-Trip Inspections for Owner Operators and Local Drivers: Lead Pedal Q and A #pretripinspections #owneroperators #truckdrivers #localdrivers A listener asks if local truck drivers have to do pre-trip inspections after being told by a trainer, “Do whatever you want it’s your inspection.” We answer that question and also hear from Martin Molinaro S…
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LP1175 Starting Your Own Training Facility Through Franchising With John Parker
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Starting Your Own Training Facility Through Franchising With John Parker #franchising #trucking #trainingfacility #business #trainingschools Have you thought of starting your own training facility for truck drivers? Often owner operators think this is an easy step to quick money but often end up offering subpar training and cheating the students fr…
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