The Road Home
The Road Home is a podcast for the Truckers Service Association members and partners. With more than 12,000 independent professional truck drivers our goal is to reach each member with information, education and resources to improve their life on the road wherever the road may take them. We will leverage this podcast to update members on new services and benefits. For more information https://tsatruck.org/about/
Episodes
You are tuned into the Road Home, presented by the Truckers Service Association, a group of over 10,000 independent contractors.
This month, I sat down with Emily Plummer, a successful Independent contractor with Prime Inc..
Emily has been a professional truck driver for 24 years, accumulating over 3.5 million safe driving miles. She is an over-the-road driver for Prime Inc.Emily received Prime Inc.’s 2022 Highway Diamond of the Yea...
This month, I sat down with Emily Plummer, a successful Independent contractor with Prime Inc..
Emily has been a professional truck driver for 24 years, accumulating over 3.5 million safe driving miles. She is an over-the-road driver for Prime Inc.Emily received Prime Inc.’s 2022 Highway Diamond of the Yea...
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March 6, 2024 • 26 mins
You are tuned into the Road Home, presented by the Truckers Service Association, a group of over 10,000 independent contractors.
This month I'm out on the road capturing real stories from professionals drivers.
For more information about the Trucker's Service Association:
https://tsatruck.org/
If you have suggestions for topics or guests for the podcast, you can contact john@pipertransportation.com
Thanks for tuning in!
This month I'm out on the road capturing real stories from professionals drivers.
For more information about the Trucker's Service Association:
https://tsatruck.org/
If you have suggestions for topics or guests for the podcast, you can contact john@pipertransportation.com
Thanks for tuning in!
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February 1, 2024 • 31 mins
You are tuned into the Road Home, presented by the Truckers Service Association, a group of over 10,000 independent contractors.
My next guest is one of the most sought-after legal experts in the trucking industry! The independent contractor model in the trucking industry is facing scrutiny and under a microscope that started with California AB5 and now is at the federal level.
Greg is the President of Managing Partner of Scopelitis...
My next guest is one of the most sought-after legal experts in the trucking industry! The independent contractor model in the trucking industry is facing scrutiny and under a microscope that started with California AB5 and now is at the federal level.
Greg is the President of Managing Partner of Scopelitis...
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January 2, 2024 • 22 mins
Todd Amen is the Founder, President, and CEO of ATBS. Before ATBS, Mr. Amen was co-president of Trans-Western Express, LTD. (TWX), a family-owned trucking company operating in the contiguous 48 states and Canada. In addition to his work with ATBS, Mr. Amen is a recognized leader in transportation and finance and is also on the Board of Directors of the Truckload Carriers Association. Mr. Amen is a graduate of Colorado State Univers...
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The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
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November 1, 2023 • 21 mins
The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
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October 3, 2023 • 23 mins
My guest this month brings a wealth of experience in transportation security.
www.swtsc.com – Southwest Transportation Security Council
www.tapaonline.org – Transported Asset Protection Association
www.nicb.org – National Insurance Crime Bureau
J.J. Coughlin conducts business through Corporate Security Solutions – Texas (CSS-T) as its principal owner, providing consulting, investigative, and solution services along with GPS response an...
www.swtsc.com – Southwest Transportation Security Council
www.tapaonline.org – Transported Asset Protection Association
www.nicb.org – National Insurance Crime Bureau
J.J. Coughlin conducts business through Corporate Security Solutions – Texas (CSS-T) as its principal owner, providing consulting, investigative, and solution services along with GPS response an...
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September 6, 2023 • 17 mins
The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
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August 1, 2023 • 40 mins
The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
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July 1, 2023 • 26 mins
The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Moto...
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June 7, 2023 • 20 mins
We explore the challenges of finding adequate truck parking and what to do about it on the road. Hear from George and A'Mon with 37 & 12 years each on the road.
The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Serv...
The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.
Be safe and enjoy this month's show!
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Serv...
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May 5, 2023 • 11 mins
The CVSA International Roadcheck is an annual inspection event conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) across North America. During the event, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico conduct a 72-hour inspection spree on commercial vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.
The inspections are carried out by trained and certified inspectors who check commercial vehicles and drivers fo...
The inspections are carried out by trained and certified inspectors who check commercial vehicles and drivers fo...
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April 4, 2023 • 40 mins
Dee's story is one of overcoming the odds, facing life head-on, and coming out on top.
As a single mom in northern California, she provided for her four daughters by getting behind the wheel of a truck and delivering tomatoes in 1991 to escape poverty.
She became a small business owner with her own truck in 2015 with Prime Inc. and now teaches other student drivers how to be successful in trucking and life.
To connect with Dee on so...
As a single mom in northern California, she provided for her four daughters by getting behind the wheel of a truck and delivering tomatoes in 1991 to escape poverty.
She became a small business owner with her own truck in 2015 with Prime Inc. and now teaches other student drivers how to be successful in trucking and life.
To connect with Dee on so...
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March 6, 2023 • 23 mins
Thanks for tuning in to “The Road Home” powered by the Truckers Service Association.
John Piper talks with Bill Webb, the executive director of the Truckers Service Association issues facing the independent contractor model and the newly formed Coalition of Independent Contractors.
Bill Webb can be reached via email bwebb@legacyfem.com
For more information ℹ️
https://tsatruck.org/about/coalition-for-independent-truckers/
The primary p...
John Piper talks with Bill Webb, the executive director of the Truckers Service Association issues facing the independent contractor model and the newly formed Coalition of Independent Contractors.
Bill Webb can be reached via email bwebb@legacyfem.com
For more information ℹ️
https://tsatruck.org/about/coalition-for-independent-truckers/
The primary p...
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February 7, 2023 • 13 mins
With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.
For more information
https://tsatruck.org/
For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransp...
For more information
https://tsatruck.org/
For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransp...
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January 5, 2023 • 27 mins
Thanks for tuning in to “The Road Home” powered by the Truckers Service Association.
John Piper discusses some keys to success for the New Year 2023
A few days before the New Year and again on New Year's Day, I stopped at Truck Stops in North Texas to visit with drivers.
In this month's episode, I want to talk about several areas of life on the road that could make a difference for you starting TODAY!
- Trip planning
- Getting Organ...
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December 6, 2022 • 19 mins
Employers with drivers subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol testing requirements found in CFR 49 part 382 must participate in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
The Clearinghouse, which has been in effect since January 6th of 2020, requires that Employers conduct at least one query per year for each regulated driver.
There are two types of queries th...
The Clearinghouse, which has been in effect since January 6th of 2020, requires that Employers conduct at least one query per year for each regulated driver.
There are two types of queries th...
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November 2, 2022 • 16 mins
Professional drivers keep freight moving. They may be one of the most important assets to our economy. In this episode, John breaks down the top 5 concerns from approximately 2,000 drivers surveyed by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
https://truckingresearch.org/
With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to im...
https://truckingresearch.org/
With 12,000+ members, Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to im...
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The focus is on driver appreciation as I sit down with Rose Rojo, a female independent contractor leased on with John Christner Trucking. Rose shares her experience, life on the road, and small business insight. She was awarded driver of the year in Oklahoma 2022
She also talks about what needs to happen to get more women behind the wheel.
Our primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the...
She also talks about what needs to happen to get more women behind the wheel.
Our primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the...
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September 9, 2022 • 14 mins
One of the great business models and true independence is being the proud owner of your own truck. The freedom to call your shots, create business opportunities for your family, and build a great business. We are started to see challenges to how contractors are recognized or not recognized as employees.
Shannon Newton, President of the Arkansas Trucking Association
Link to Shannon's appearance on the show: https://apple.co/3hEhhO...
Shannon Newton, President of the Arkansas Trucking Association
Link to Shannon's appearance on the show: https://apple.co/3hEhhO...
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