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Truck Drivers News, one of the best trucking news sites on the web, is coming to Blog Talk Radio. Their first broadcast will air live on July 5th, 2009 at 5 PM EST.  The show is officially entitled: Twitter Truckers Topics and the official web address is:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TwitterTruckersTopics

The first show:  “Jason’s Law” We need your help with H.R. 2156, will be a 2 hour broadcast discussing the importance of this bill and the urgency to insure that it is passed into law.   The show’s description explains:

“We are not going to be able to do it without all these Senators and Representatives on board.  We are hearing more and more, that people do not know what this law is.  We are going to try to explain what it is in simple terms, also we want to discuss, how this will benefit everybody.”

Be sure to tune in to this new edition to Blog Talk Radio:  the show:  “Jason’s Law” We need your help with H.R. 2156 Sunday, July 5th, 2009 at 5 PM EST.

H.R. 2156 relates to slain truck driver, Jason Rivenburg . . . let’s get this law passed!

Allen Smith

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We are preparing to submit a letter of proposal to the appropriate Senator(s) and Representatives of Congress concerning the false reports and accusations being placed on truck drivers’ DAC reports by the trucking companies who abuse this service.

The DAC Report has long been an avenue in which many trucking companies utilize in order to falsely accuse a driver for incidents or acts that never occurred.  Countless professional drivers have experienced their careers ruined by the abusive system, even though the agency is regulated by The Fair Credit Reporting Act.

We are needing your help to assist in stopping false claims upon drivers and the change needed in order to bring about fair and justified reporting services as described per Federal law.   We are asking for your signature to our petition to stop false DAC reporting.

Sign the petition:   Stop False DAC Reporting

Your signature is greatly appreciated and any comments you would like to add, will only strengthen our cause when the proposal is submitted.

Thanks for your support . . . together, we can STOP the abuse of false accusations on the truck drivers’ DAC.

Forms to receive your DAC report and to report a false claim . . .

Allen Smith

Truth About Trucking, LLC

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Blog talk radio’s:  Truth About Trucking “LIVE” remembered aviation transportation’s pioneer, Amelia Earhart, this evening on their talk radio program.  July 2nd, 2009 will be 72 years since Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared over the Pacific ocean while attempting to fly around the world.

Recognizing Amelia for her accomplishments and her stance for women’s rights, the show also included a two minute speech she made in 1935 which became known as the “Women in Aviation” Speech, where she proclaimed her amazement at the ability to be able to fly at a whopping 200 MPH.

What would she think today, of the fact that we have flown at Mach 9.6 - nearly 7000 MPH?   Nasa’s Hypersonic X43A Scramjet hit the mark back in 2004:

After 72 years, the question still remains:  Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart?

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After 72 years, the greatest transportation mystery of all time, continues . . . What really happened to women’s aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart?  Along with her navigator, Fred Noonan, did they simply crash at sea and sink to the bottom of the Pacific?  Were they really captured alive by the Japanese and held in a prison camp as Government spies?  Or did she survive and live out her life as a New Jersey housewife under the name of Irene Craigmile Bolam?

Theories and conspiracies abound when it comes to Amelia Earhart and what really happened on that fateful day of July 2nd, 1937.

Join Allen on Truth About Trucking “LIVE” as he takes a detour from trucking and looks at the circumstances around the disappearance of one of transportation’s lasting legends.

Transportation Mysteries - Whatever Happened to Amelia Earhart? -   Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST

Come join in on the conversation . . .

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Internet trucking talk radio show, Truth About Trucking “LIVE” continued their efforts in reporting the abuse and harassment that is taking place in some areas of the trucking industry.  Seldom reported, more and more are “speaking out” against this workplace abuse and the final result that is being worked towards is change.

With lawsuits being placed against some trucking companies and hundreds of complaints being filed by employees of trucking, people are finally fighting back for their employee rights.

Topics of the show included:  What you can do if ever faced with an abusive situation at your workplace and what steps you should take to protect your rights as an employee and to insure that the correct procedures are followed so action is taken against the abuser.

Although it can be a difficult subject matter to discuss, too many new student drivers, male and female, have been faced with abusive actions while training with some trucking companies and they need to understand that they have rights as employees under the law, and can fully act upon those laws to pursue action against the company, driver trainer or anyone else who violates their rights.

Learn more about your rights as an employee . . .

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The Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas was the Big Trucking event last week which displayed some of the most innovative and technological gadgets and equipment,  not to mention some of the most eye catching and creative trucks around.

Attending the show was trucking’s well known and respected Lady Trucker, affectionately know as TruckerDesiree.  As most know, Desiree is a driver who is extremely active within the trucking community, sharing her thoughts, ideas, and concerns with her fellow drivers and CDL students. Desiree has joined us and so many others, as we all attempt to bring about positive change within the trucking industry.

This time though, Trucker Desiree was at the Big Truck Show in Las Vegas as an attendee, sharing the Apple iPhones first and only Application created by Allen Smith ( developer Infomedia, Inc) for the Professional Truck Driver….“TRUCKER.”

Desiree shared with Attendees and Vendors the advantages of having an iPhone as she demonstrated the iPhone App TRUCKER benefits and capabilities. Desiree said that there were many at the GW Truck Show that had not known about the Trucker Application, but after she demonstrated it to them they were very impressed, especially  since Version 1.1 still downloads for the modest cost of 99 cents.  She said that many were most impressed with the vast Drivers Resource Page which continues to grow with the much needed info that drivers need on a daily basis. Many of those there who owned an iPhone downloaded Trucker and are now using it.

Reviews for Trucker can be read on iPhone Trucker News.

While attending the GW Show, TruckerDesiree was also filmed for a documentary which will be aired in the near future.  We’ll discuss this in more detail in a later post.  Here’s Desiree and the film crew taking a break:

Another attendee at the GW Truck Show was Damian from SmartUnion. Damian is another strong advocate for drivers and is an avid user of the iPhone app Trucker. Damian and Desiree, along with so many others, were able to meet each other in person for the first time.  We’re already looking forward to meeting everyone at the Dallas Truck Show in August. Hope to see you all there!

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With the recent news touching on bullying and harassment within the workplace, trucking talk radio - Truth About Trucking “LIVE” aired a 2 hour show last evening discussing these very issues.   Guests were  JB Shaffner, Desiree Wood, Damien and special guest Yancy Thomas.

Bringing in a record listening audience, the show proved to be an eye opener for many as the purpose was to discuss these issues within the trucking industry, as well as to find solutions for the problem.

Bullying and harassment within the workplace has become a very serious issue and we will continue to broadcast future shows in order to help bring this matter out more into the main stream media.

The next show: Dealing with Workplace Harassment - will air live on Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 7 PM EST.

What can you do if ever faced with an abusive situation at your workplace?   What steps can you take to protect your rights as an employee and to insure that the correct procedures are followed so action is taken against the abuser?   Just because trucking is far different than the average workplace, you still have rights and you do not have to accept any abuse or harassment by the trucking company, trainer or anyone else within the industry.  How to deal with workplace harassment … Allen continues the discussion …

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The long entailed battle of the 2 hour Parking Law in Virgina is finally over! On June 18th, 2009 it was made official that the 2 hour commercial parking rule was replaced with ” no overnight parking”  signs.  READ MORE

The state of Virgina had been forcing Truckers to break Federal Law by waking them up after only 2 hours of rest( parking,) before they could complete their 10 hour rest/break required by Federal law. Besides forcing them to break Federal law, a serious safety risk was at stake by allowing sleepless drivers to share the roads with other innocent drivers and vehicles.

Although the 2 hour parking law in Va had been in existence for many years, it was the relentless and persistent approach of Fred and JB Schaffner of The American Driver , which would eventually lead to the victory of ending it . Their continuous phone calls, letters, and even petition to the FMCSA, created an onslaught of followers and eager participants to help in their quest to end this dangerous law.  JB and Fred got the ball rolling and and did not allow any obstacle to stop it’s momentum.

We would like to thank JB, Fred, and the many supporters who have contributed in the efforts to change the 2 hour Parking law in Virginia to an ” no overnight parking” rule. We also would like to thank Mr Jeffrey Caldwell, VDOT Chief of Communications, who played a major role in the change of this 2 hour Rule.   Mr Caldwell was willing and gracious enough to address the situation on April 15, 2009 on Truth About Trucking Live Blog Talk Radio Show with Host Allen Smith, and guests JB and Fred Schaffner.  You can listen to the show and hear JB and Fred Schaffner as they ask Mr Caldwell  to address the serious issues facing truck drivers as they travel through Virginia.

We’ve spoken to JB and Fred on numerous occasions, and this victory is now in the past. They’re already addressing other issues on their agenda in order to aid drivers towards a better future.  We’re grateful to them and to ALL who have recently joined forces together, sharing our one common goal and interest of, “raising the standards of the trucking industry.”

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Trucking talk radio, Truth About Trucking “LIVE” aired their introductory commentary broadcast this evening by Allen Smith,  concerning bullying and harassment within the trucking industry and the public workplace.  Part 1 of a 2 Part series, Allen set the stage for their in-depth look into the hostility many truck driving students, male and female, are facing from some driver trainers and the trucking companies that employ them.

The next show, Hostile Training and Work Environments within Trucking,  will be a 2 hour show as Truth About Trucking looks at the hostile work environment within the trucking industry.  From the bullying to criminal assaults targeting students and drivers, this area of trucking continues to go unreported.  With a wide range of special guests,  the show will reveal and discuss the motives AND solutions to one of trucking’s dirty little secrets.  Showtime: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 at 7:30 PM EST.

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Truth About Trucking “LIVE” - broadcast:  “Bullying in the Workplace” - Part 1, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at 7:30 PM EST.   Join us live as we begin our 2 part broadcasts concerning bullying and harassment within the trucking industry.

Allen

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