http://www.askthetrucker.com Trucking Industry Expert, Allen Smith, of www.truthabouttrucking.com, post his Articles and Current Information for Truckers and Truck Driving Students Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:38:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Truth About Trucking "LIVE" radio talk show has booked Sally Baptiste for their special guest, broadcasting Monday, September 8th, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. EST. As former Orange County Mayoral candidate and activist, she will be discussing her goal to force reform in our Transportation System and to reduce the level ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/no-more-toll-roads/ Sally Baptiste is an activist who is working to stop toll taxes and to reform transportation. She is in the process of organizing a Central Florida sign waving campaign, and an I-4 caravan to protest tolls on Florida's I-4 and to protest the selling/privatizing of our country's infrastructure - especially ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/are-toll-roads-necessary-or-abusive/ Had a great show today with Ellen Voie of Women In Trucking........if you missed the show, you can listen here :  http://www.askthetrucker.com/ellen-voie-of-women-in-trucking-interview/ Recently I received an e-mail asking me to explain the "very confusing" 11/14 hour truck driving rule. As you know, this is the rule which tells the driver how many hours he/she may work, when to break, how long to break, and how many hours of  driving that he/she may ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/the-1114-hour-truck-driving-rule/ Healthy eating requires us to eat a number of nutrients every day. In fact, there are 40 different nutrients we need in order to keep our bodies healthy. That’s a lot of nutrient we need to know about! Luckily, we can break down all of these nutrients into smaller categories ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/the-importance-of-nutrients/ Truth About Trucking "LIVE" talk radio show - Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. EST Please join us as we discuss the aspects of a major, nationwide truckers strike in the United States.  My special guest will be Wayne Weisser of Las Vegas, Nevada....as we open up the phone lines ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/do-truckers-have-the-right-to-strike/ Are you considering a career in trucking? How do you know if it's the right choice for you? Join Allen on Sunday, August 17th at 6:00 PM EST on Truth About Trucking "LIVE" talk radio, as he shares his thoughts on how to determine if trucking is the right career ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/is-trucking-right-for-you/ Due to a family emergency, the "Ask The Doctor" radio show featuring Dr. Joseph P. Nesheiwat has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. http://www.askthetrucker.com/ask-the-doctor-radio-show-postponed/ Ellen Voie to appear as guest on Truth About Trucking "LIVE" talk radio - August 26th, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. EST. Ellen Voie is the President/CEO of the Women in Trucking Association - Their mission statement says it all : "Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/women-in-trucking/ Are you considering getting your CDL? Worried about passing the CDL exams? This is an excellent program that will guarantee you'll pass the CDL exam the first time! Want to know how to make more money with your CDL? The answer is simple.....the more endorsements you have.....the more money you ... http://www.askthetrucker.com/earn-more-money-with-your-cdl/