The Road Home

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 Year award. She won Prime Inc.’s One-, Two-, and Three-Million Mile Award. Emily was named the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2023 Professional Driver of the Year. She served on Prime Inc.’s Driver Advisory Board for three years. She was also selected to serve as a member and continues to serve on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Women in Trucking Advisory Board. Emily resides in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband, Gary, with whom she has been teaming since 2007. Mike Hosted has been with ATBS for 15 years, serving as VP of sales and marketing.  He shares three tips for becoming more profitable in an adverse market for Independent Contractors.  You can contact ATBS @ atbs.com 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!

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!

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, Garvin, Light, Hanson & FearyFor 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!

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 University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Marketing.https://www.atbs.com/about-usThe 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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.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!

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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.

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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.Here is the link as promised to go back to the episode with Todd Amen, President of ATBS on financial strategies for Independent Contractors The Road Home with Todd Amen For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

My guest this month brings a wealth of experience in transportation security.www.swtsc.com – Southwest Transportation Security Councilwww.tapaonline.org – Transported Asset Protection Associationwww.nicb.org – National Insurance Crime BureauJ.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 and recovery services with a focus on supply chain security. Since 2016, JJ has performed audits, assessments and conducted investigations for J&J through his consulting company. In 2020, JJ became a Pinkerton dedicated professional (PDP) assigned to Johnson &Johnson as the North American Supply Chain Security Manager primarily working with the RTO and IRTE vaccine shipments. In 2023, JJ assumed the duties of Director – Global Supply Chain Security for Johnson & Johnson Pharma/Med Tech. J. J. also serves as the Chairman of the Southwest Transportation Security Council (www.swtsc.com), which facilitates the sharing of information through a BOLO/Alert program and maintains a working network with law enforcement and the private industry throughout the US and Canada.The SWTSC also hosts an annual cargo theft summit for industry and law enforcement partners. Prior to starting CSS-T, JJ spent nine years as VP of Services for LoJack Supply Chain Integrity (SCI) and Director of the Supply Chain Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Prior to SCI, JJ spent ten years in the Transportation Industry as a Regional Security Manager for CNF/Conway (Now XPO), a national Transportation and Logistics company. Prior to joining CNF/Conway, he spent twenty-one years with the Dallas, Texas Police Department. Seventeen of those years he was assigned as a Detective or Detective Supervisor in areas including Assaults, Homicide, Intelligence, and Public Integrity. JJ has also instructed classes in Interview and Interrogation Techniques and numerous Supply Chain and Cargo Transportation-related subjects. JJ is a US Army Ist Cav Vietnam Veteran.JJ also authored the book, Cargo Crime: Security and Theft Prevention which was published by Taylor and Francis in October of 2012.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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745

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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745facebook https://www.facebook.com/truckersagainsttrafficking/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/truckers-against-trafficking/Twitter https://twitter.com/TatTruckersinstagram https://www.instagram.com/truckersagainsttrafficking/www.truckersagainsttrafficking.orgFDP events:Sept 14-17 Richard Crane Memorial Truck ShowOct 22-24 Rotary International–Lexington, NENov 5-8 WIT Accelerate ConferenceNov 14 Bridgestone in Commerce City, CO

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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745David & Kelly come from entrepreneurial families, so it is no surprise that we would end up with our own business. Eleven years ago, Dave was downsized from an industry he had worked in for 35 years. The only other thing he ever wanted to do was drive a truck. So, he started with a 1-ton dually hauling campers. A year later, Kelly joined him in the truck. Over time, they got their CDLs and decided to get into Expedited Freight. Dave has been an IC for 11 years. Kelly has been an IC for ten years. Today, we own the truck pictured below. It is a 2021 Volvo VNL 300 with a 150” Bolt custom sleeper. We have been Wisconsin residents our entire lives. Their reasons for becoming owner-operators were the freedom and independence to work where and when they wanted. In addition, the income potential was so much better!Dave had been in the printing industry since the age of 10. He helped his grandfather run thefamily business. At 12 years old, Dave’s grandfather passed away, and Dave had to teach hismom and sister parts of the company so that they could survive. After Dave graduated fromhigh school, he worked in a factory for a year and a half. He thought his dream of becoming atruck driver was in his future. Unfortunately, he was laid off. So he went back to the only thing he knew. Printing. He stayed in that profession until 11 years ago when he was laid off again.Dave will tell you that he will never look back. He is enjoying the freedom that owning his own business affords him.Kelly has been in many different occupations, including blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Before getting into trucking, she was at the same place for 20 years. Kelly returned to school to get her MBA in the hope of leaving that job. Never did Kelly realize that the degree would help her to run a business. Kelly also enjoys the freedom to work when and where the road takes her.She would tell you that she feels very blessed to work in an industry that aligns with theimportant things to her. Namely, God, family, and country.They are currently leased on Landstar Express America, Inc. They hope to stay at Landstar until we retire. They are in our 6th year now.

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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!Thomas Miller began driving professionally in 1995. Since then, he has driven nearly 4 million accident-free miles, been named the Truckload Carriers Association’s North American Owner Operator of the Year, and the Missouri Trucking Association’s Driver of the Year. Thomas has in the past and currently serves on numerous boards and committees to improve the Trucking Industry. Thomas currently serves on the Prime Inc. Driver Advisory Board, where he acts as a voice for all Prime drivers to themanagement team.As an Independent Contractor under the authority of Prime Inc., Thomas owns and operates his own very successful LLC. His success and heart for the community led him to create and coordinate charity events for the Sam Biggs Memorial Foundation to help support families fighting childhoodcancer. In 2013, Thomas was selected as an America’s Road Team captain and actively participates in industry events. Thomas is an excellent example of what it looks like to be a successful independent contractor in the trucking industry.More information on how you can support the Sam Biggs Memorial Foundation is on their Facebook page. Link to Facebook I mentioned I would include the following previous podcast episode for easy access. Shannon Newton, President of the Arkansas Trucking Association, aired September 2022California AB5 with Shannon Newton Road Home EpisodeShawn Yadon, CEO of the California Trucking Association, discusses what you need to know about the efforts to protect Independent Contractors in California.California AB5 with Shawn Yadon Podcast

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 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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 for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In addition to the vehicle inspections, drivers are also checked for their qualifications, including their licenses, hours of service, and other relevant documents. The event aims to improve commercial vehicle safety on the highways and reduce the number of accidents caused by unsafe vehicles and drivers.The CVSA International Roadcheck occurs this year, May 16 -18. The event has been conducted annually since 1988 and has become significant for the transportation industry, law enforcement, and the general public.Section § 393.100: Which types of commercial motor vehicles are subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and what general requirements apply?FMCSA WeblinkThe 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 Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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 social platforms and other media appearanceshttps://linktr.ee/deesovaThe 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, 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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.comFor more information ℹ️ https://tsatruck.org/about/coalition-for-independent-truckers/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, 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com you can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!Bob Terneus With ProMiles, what an informative show, and I appreciate all you do for our industry; thanks for being a part of this show and all you do for the trucking industry! info@promiles.com or 800-324-8588 bterneus@promiles.com

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 planningGetting OrganizedHealthStaying connectedSafetyBeing professionalStaying focused, motivated and positiveThe 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, 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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 that can be performed: the limited query and the full query. For more information on these two queries, please click here. Performing a limited query WILL satisfy the annual query requirement. However, if the limited query shows results in the Clearinghouse for any driver, a full query must be conducted within 24 hours.Link to FMCSA Clearing House website:https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Query-Consent-FactsheetKara Vines, CFSSenior DOT ConsultantDirect: 432-894-0188 Main Office: 936-582-1520Fax: 936-582-1524kara@ironwoodbc.comdot@ironwoodbc.comwww.ironwoodbc.comWith 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com you can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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 improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com you can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745We'll see you down the road!

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 2022She 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 road, especially independent contractors.With 12,000+ members, 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.comWe'll see you down the road!

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 AssociationLink to Shannon's appearance on the show: https://apple.co/3hEhhO7https://www.arkansastrucking.com/articlearchive/872-up-front-vital-role-at-riskArticle reference from ATBS: https://www.atbs.com/post/the-quick-guide-to-ab5-for-truck-driversOur primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors.With 12,000+ members, 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 informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.comWe'll see you down the road!