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Welcome to The Drive Podcast, in this episode we talk about Driver Appreciation 2021. Info on what we are doing and what the drivers will be getting. Check it out today.
The Drive Podcast, 2020 Year in Review. Chris and Zack talk about the year that was. Join us today.
This week on The Drive Podcast we review Driver Appreciation and talk about some safety info for the month of October. We hope you enjoy the show. Also some pics below of the new road area at the shop.
Check out the latest The Drive Podcast today. We talk about Driver Appreciation 2020, all the cool things we plan to do, the swag and what some of what our partners are doing. We also talk about some new parking at the shop. See the map below for a reference point.
In this episode of The Drive podcast, we venture out to The Baked Bear and sample their goodies. It was a great time and you can see all of our pictures below. Check them out today. https://www.thebakedbear.com/ https://www.thebakedbear.com/nashville/
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Welcome to the Drive Podcast. Today we have Jeffrey Joslin in the studio.
https://www.jeffreyjoslin.earth/
Jeffrey Joslin's musical journey has taken many twists and turns, but it seems the path inevitably led him back to his roots. The native Tennessean has returned to his home state after an eight year adventure in California. His ever-evolving sound has found solace in the roots of Southern gospel, folk, blues, and country music. In the early days of his career, 2005 to 2010, he explored songwriting and studio production in the Nashville scene while penning and self-producing EP's and albums and touring the east coast. In 2011 a management/production deal led him to Atlanta, Georgia, where he cut his teeth holding a residency at Smith's Olde Bar while writing under the wing of Brian Richardson (B.o.B & Playboy Tre) and hip hop and r&b producers at Grand Hustle. In 2012 the call of the west coast became too strong to resist and he fulfilled a life long dream stirred up by the sounds of musicians like Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell and the Eagles. As a child Joslin listened to the laid back sunset drenched sounds of California and imagined a life of family, surf and music on the West Coast. After 8 years in The Golden State, his dreams have manifested in ways he could never have imagined. He has released 3 self-produced full length albums (as Jef Joslin) and made his rounds in Los Angeles music scene. He has composed music for feature and short films as well as commercials and TV. With the help of his two brothers, Justice and Javan, he has found himself in the middle of LA's burgeoning artistic community, centered around The Skipper Room, an all analog studio bent on getting to the heart and authenticity of live music in the midst of an industry saturated with computer generated and heavily edited sounds. His art has blossomed into a love for film, painting, design and fashion. He met his wife, actor and writer Ciera Danielle, in Venice Beach and they now have a beautiful young daughter. His current release, California Gold, recounts a life-changing manic episode in 2017 and the journey of rebuilding his life, marriage and art in the months and years that followed. The EP was created at his brother Justice’s all analog studio, The Skipper Room. The instrumentation conveys raw vulnerability soaked in lighthearted groove, while accompanying Joslin’s poetic take on not only his intense and traumatic experiences, but the wisdom he learned in the process.
Check out the latest version of The Drive Podcast. We talk about driver videos and NHOS. Also talk about Driver Appreciation preview. Check it out today.
We wrap up another States Game championship and Chris talks about his 30 day challenge. Zack tells all how many TN polos he has. Join us on The Drive Podcast.
Another week of Zack, Chris, and Bailey. We talk about the week and below is a link to the Tease that I kept talking about in the show.
https://www.thebakedbear.com/
Join us for our 50th episode celebration. We talk about past shows, eat some brownies, hear Chris Woody's debut single, and play the states game.
Check out The Drive Podcast today where we go over all kinds of crazy news and notes about the world we live in and M&W.
Join us this week for The Drive Podcast. M&W news along with some fun and trucking info.
The next edition of The Drive Podcast. Check it out today. We talk about M&W News, safety and coming back from COVID.
The Drivepodcast, where we go over info about where we stand as a company during these crazy times.
This week we talk about whats going on in our hoods and how COVID-19 is treating us. We also talk about some of the good news and stories coming out of these crazy times.
Today we talk about why oil prices are so low. The new drug clearinghouse website. And the coronavirus and its impact on trucking and life as a whole. Join Zack, Chris and Baily today.
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We talk about all kinds of different things on this weeks show. Lytx trip for Chris Woody and the Spirit of Tennesseans.
This week on The Drive Podcast
Holidays today: President’s Day- please keep all political comments to yourself, National Cabbage Day, and George Washington’s Birthday.
Some fun news stories:
NASA & The European Space Agency launched the Solar Orbiter which will capture images of the top and bottom of the sun- which we have never seen before. However, us flat-earthers claim fake news: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/09/science/nasa-solar-orbiter-launch.html I have moved my putting hats on pigeons operation from Las Vegas to Reno: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/16/pigeons-wearing-tiny-hats-no-laughing-matter-reno-officials-say/4495267002/ The titanic was in another accident: https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/01/29/titanic-submarine-crash/ The male romper company RompHim is out of business: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/romphim-male-romper-closing-out-of-business
- MAN SHOOTS ARMADILLO, HITS MOTHER-IN-LAW NEXT DOOR
This bizarre shooting incident was determined to be an accident. Larry McElroy fired a 9mm pistol at an armadillo in his yard. He could not foresee what happened next.
The bullet killed the animal, but also ricocheted off of it, hit a fence, went through the back door of his mother-in-law's mobile home, through a recliner she was sitting in, and into her back.
According to a report, McElroy was about 100 yards away from the home at the time.
The mother-in-law, 74-year-old Carol Johnson, was taken to a hospital, but her injuries were minor. Authorities in Lee County suggest that a shotgun be used instead of a pistol to “shoot at varmints and whatnot.” Tip: “whatnot” does not include your mother-in-law.
- 'Vampire' Man Threatens To Eat Kidney During Arrest
Lorain County Sheriff's Office
Andrew Whiteman, was arrested while trying to break into a drug store while highly intoxicated at 3:19 in the morning. While Whiteman was transported to the police station, he told the deputies he was a '100-year-old vampire' and he 'could smell their blood from the back seat.' At the booking area, he told a female adviser that he wanted to eat her kidney.
- Tesla Owner Implants Chip In Hand To Unlock Car Ben Workman of Utah is never going to lose his keys again. He implanted a chip inside his hand that allows him to unlock his Tesla with just a wave. This procedure is still pretty rare. A piercing studio refused to help Workman do the implant - so did a doctor and a veterinarian. Eventually, he enlisted a family member. Someday he hopes to add a credit card chip. And just for fun, he's already implanted a magnet in his left hand for magic tricks.
The drive podcast, where we talk about anything. Check out todays States Game. Chris's lunch, and Chocolate Cake.
This week Bailey comes back strong in the states game. We also talk about all the special days that are today.
The Most Stuf (yes that’s 1 f) Oreo is BACK!!! While Chris may think that the stuffing is the worst part (he’s wrong), those of us who love the stuffing can rejoice. https://abc7news.com/5099637/
Holidays today: It’s National Clean Off Your Desk Day, National Gluten-Free Day, National Rubber Ducky Day, and National Sticker Day- I brought my adulting stickers
Yesterday was National Hot Tea Day- Chris did you celebrate?
Cowboy hat pigeons: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/us/pigeons-cowboy-hats-las-vegas.html $120,000 Banana: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/12/09/banana-priced-120000-exhibit-art-basel-eaten/2628306001/ Maybe you should answer those robo calls: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/after-answering-what-he-thought-was-a-robocall-a-north-carolina-man-learns-he-won-dollar1-million-lottery-prize/ar-AAK6BQo Holidays today:
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day Stupid Toy Day Boston Tea Party Day- It happened on this day in 1773- I feel like Chris has a lot of things to say about this, its anti-government and tea. If only they had Lacroix back then.
This week we talk about Christmas Cards, play the states game, where we all get a point. And we learn more about pastries than you ever wanted to know.
Check out the latest episode of The Drive podcast. We talk about all of our Thanksgiving adventures. And lots more on todays show.
This week on The Drive Podcast, we talk about the week that was, Thanksgiving Traditions, and the States Game. Bailey gets off to a good start by getting in our heads.
This week we talk about, our weekend, Chris being a good neighbor and how you can donate your time this Christmas Season. https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/14/europe/university-graduate-child-genius-scli-intl/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/16/us/flat-earth-conference-conspiracy-theories-scli-intl/index.html HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS with the Tennessee Trucking Association, Member Organizations, the TTA Young Professional’s Council and Local Non-Profit Organizations Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations and charities to make a real difference for Tennessee families. HOW IT WORKS • Step 1: Find Your Region • Step 2: Purchase Toy o Option 1: Utilize Your Regional Amazon WishList and Ship Toy Directly to Drop Off Location, Address and recipient already set by Amazon! § (DOUBLE BONUS – Support the TN Trucking Foundation via Amazon Smile) o Option 2: Purchase an Item from Your Regional List Below and Bring it to a Drop Off Location, Use ATTN line for listed recipient o NO NEED TO WRAP TOYS OR ITEMS Toy Collection Start Date: October 28, 2019 Toy Collection End Date: December 6, 2019 Distribution of Toys: Week of December 9, 2019 SUPPORT THE TENNESSEE TRUCKING FOUNDATION BY SHOPPING ON AMAZON! If you select the Tennessee Trucking Foundation as your charity on AmazonSmile all donations will come to the TTF. AmazonSmile will send 0.5% of your purchase price to the charity of your choice. None of your donation is taken by Amazon. 1. Go to smile.amazon.com and login as normal 2. Search and Select the Tennessee Trucking Foundation 3. Continue SHOPPING AS NORMAL on smile.amazon.com JACKSON, TN --------------------CHARITY-------------------- Hands Up Jackson Hands Up Jackson is a preschool serving low income 2.5 - 5 year olds. The toys and supplies will be used for the school and classrooms. --------------------TOY DROP OFF-------------------- MHC Kenworth 200 Kenworth Blvd Jackson, TN 38305 731-424-7139 Attn: Tim Campbell --------------------TRAILER DONATION-------------------- Milan Express --------------------AMAZON WISHLIST-------------------- http://bit.ly/haulinjackson --------------------TOY LIST-------------------- • Liquid Glue • Playdoh • Sharpies • Hula Hoops • Red/Blue Napping Mats (30-40 Needed) • Soft Animals, Toys for Ages 2.5-5 Years Old • Preschool Age Books • Playground Toys (Dump Trucks, Plastic Shovels, Buckets) • Tricycles • Playground Equipment KNOXVILLE, TN --------------------CHARITY-------------------- Marines Toys for Tots --------------------TOY DROP OFF-------------------- The Pete Store 5218 Rutledge Pike Knoxville, TN, 37924 865-546-9553 Attn: Josh Ray --------------------TRAILER DONATION-------------------- Skyline Transportation --------------------AMAZON WISHLIST-------------------- http://bit.ly/haulinknox --------------------TOY LIST-------------------- • Footballs • Basketballs • Soccer Balls • Whiffle Balls and Bats • Board Games • Playing Cards • Art Sets • Crayons • Coloring Books • Legos • Duplo Legos • Action Figures • Matchbox Cars • Lincoln Logs • Stuffed Animals • Play Doh • Tonka Trucks • Hot Wheels • Dolls and Accessories • Remote Control Cars and Trucks • Fidget Spinners • Blocks • Rattles • Puzzles • Any Disney Toys • Headphones • Age Appropriate Books • Markers • Colored Pencils • Bubbles • Infant/Toddler Toys • Barbies • Superhero Costumes • Craft Sets • Educational Toys • Train Sets • Teething Toys MEMPHIS, TN --------------------CHARITY-------------------- FedExFamilyHouse Santa’s Village Shopping Venue for parents with a child being treated at Le Bonheur children’s hospital and staying at FedExFamilyHouse the week before Christmas. --------------------TOY DROP OFF-------------------- Rush Truck Center 1650 E.
Southern sayings, the weekend that was, Snow days and why they are not fun for most of us.
Here is the new ABC song. Check it out. What do you think?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-version-alphabet-song-2019-people-hate_n_5db719ffe4b006d49172d2d5
Hope you enjoy the show today. Lots of good stuff.
This weeks edition of The Drive podcast we talk about Halloween and all of the cool costumes we have worn. We also talk about National Chocolate Day, and Bill Gates Birthday.
On this episode of The Drive Podcast we talk with Indy Terminal Manager Mark Shipley. Chris Woody talks about some regulations and some more thoughts on his trip from Washington. Check it out today.
This edition of The Drive podcast we get into the week that was. Tennessee and SC win football games. Chris returns from vacation. We talk about famous people encounters. And we crown a champion of Florida, Kentucky, Ohio.
Stephanie Mann has over 25 years of experience in highway safety and regulatory compliance of commercial motor vehicles and hazardous materials transportation and is currently the Division Administrator for the Tennessee Division of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Prior to serving at FMCSA, Stephanie was employed as a Transportation Safety Compliance Specialist for a U.S. Department of Energy facility along with experience at a large less-than-truckload motor carrier and a truckload motor carrier. Ms. Mann received her undergraduate degree in Logistics & Transportation from the University of Tennessee.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Music Fun Facts
· The compression required to convert studio music to mp3 stripped the music of warmer/ happier tones. Some insturments are affected more than others, the trumpet was most effective. CDs and vinyl are affected less. - This week I learned podcast
· In 2016, Mozart Sold More CDs than Beyoncé
· The British Navy Uses Britney Spears Songs to Scare Off Pirates
· None of The Beatles Could Read or Write Music
· Metallica is the First and Only Band to Have Played on All 7 Continents
· “Happy Birthday” is the most profitable song of all time. - Averages $2 mil per year
· Prince Played 27 Instruments on His Debut Album- vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, bass synth, singing bass, Fuzz bass, electric piano, acoustic piano, mini-Moog, poly-Moog, Arp string ensemble, Arp Pro Soloist, Oberheim four-voice, clavinet, drums, syndrums, water drums, slapsticks, bongos, congas, finger cymbals, wind chimes, orchestral bells, woodblocks, brush trap, tree bell, hand claps, and finger snaps
· Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" was originally written for Celine Dion.
· "…Baby One More Time" was rejected by TLC.
· Jesse McCartney wrote Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love."
· Ke$ha's “Tik-Tok” sold more copies than ANY Beatles single
· Led Zeppelin, REM, and Depeche Mode have never had a number one single, Rihanna has 10
· Flo Rida's “Low” has sold 8 million copies – the same as The Beatles' “Hey Jude”
· Katy Perry holds the same record as Michael Jackson for most number one singles from an album
· The cast of “Glee” has had more songs chart than the Beatles
This episode we talk about how bad our football teams are, what we did this weekend. Gen X vs Millennial's and why we are all awesome. Then we get into fuel issues and Omnitracs. We also talk in depth about Bruce Springsteen. Bart Spain joins the conversation about the Boss.
We talk about Driver Appreciation and the week that was. We also talk about Avocados and some wacky news stories.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/california-woman-dreamed-about-eating-engagement-ring-woke-find-she-n1054626
Driver appreciation week and we play Kentucky, Florida and Ohio. Join us for this weeks plans.
This week the gang has Viva Price into the studio. Viva Price was reared in Chattanooga, and is a self-proclaimed VOL For Life. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has devoted the last decade to childhood injury prevention, adolescent health, youth development, and building community partnerships to strengthen families. Her work in public health and social service landed her in Knoxville, Boston, and Atlanta, but she and her daughter Eva are glad to have planted their roots and call Nashville home. She started her work with Youth Encouragement Services at the beginning of 2018 and feels honored to have been welcomed into the YES family. Viva says her personal mission is rooted in Proverbs 31: 8-9. You will often find her smiling and trumpeting her favorite Bible verse, "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again, I say Rejoice!"
Authentic New York pizzeria founded in 1999, Joey’s House of Pizza is a family owned and operated New York pizzeria. The Joey’s family is very passionate about serving the best authentic New York Pizza, Italian pastas, salads, calzones, subs and more!
Their Brooklyn roots and Italian heritage merge to make northerners feel right at home with hand-tossed pizza by the slice and sicilian or double stuffed slices. Joey and his Family are dedicated to making all of their ingredients fresh from scratch everyday.
Some of our specialty ingredients include Joey’s pizza dough, Joey’s famous marinara and pizza sauce, homemade meatballs, freshly grated and shredded cheeses. All of these wonderful components create a product of excellence. From the pizza pies to the pastas.. and don’t forget the cannoli!
As Joey says “At Joey’s you get quality and quantity!” Thank You Nashville, TN for making us #1. We couldn’t of done it with out you! We Greatly appreciate your business!
Joey and Family -The Pizza Professionals
Today we talk about some questions from drivers about the upcoming IMO2020 deal. We have special guest driver Freeman Key on the show. Ans Bailey messes up the Florida, Kentucky, Ohio game. Join us today. www.imo.org.
Today M&W's President Carm McKissick joins us. He talks trucking and his long history in the business. We also play our favorite weekly game Kentucky, Ohio or Florida. Join us today on our 13th Podcast.
We talk about Tires and how they are made, we address M&W's tire issues and how the drivers can save them. We play the game Florida, Ohio, California. Join us today.
The most debated topics on Trucking Forums:
Tickets vs. Warnings / MVR vs. PSP
· Drivers do not have a scorecard or a score. Only carriers do.
· Things can show up on MVR but not PSP, and vice versa.
· PSP = inspections and crashes
· MVR = traffic citations, suspensions, etc.
Sleep Apnea
· Doctor’s discretion (just because it’s not in the regs doesn’t mean it can’t affect you)
· FMCSA guidance
· Doctor shopping
Drug and Alcohol Clearing House
· How it works
· What problem does it solve?
· All drivers will have to give permission to their carriers to query the database
· What the process will be like
· January 2019
Podcast 7/22/2019
1. On this day in history:
· 1983 the first solo helicopter flight around the world was completed
o Australian entrepreneur and adventure, Dick Smith completed the trip after leaving August 5, 1982.
o Started and landed in Hurst, TX (between Dallas and Ft. Worth) and was greeted by his wife, 2 daughters, and 300 supporters.
o It was 320 flight hours, was done on a single engine aircraft, and was 34,200 miles
o Cost $150,000
· 1933 the first solo plane flight was completed
o American Wiley Post landed in NY on this day in 1933 after flying around the world
o Started on July 15 and it took him 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes.
o He flew 15,596 miles
o His planes name was Winnie Mae.
o He died 2 years later, with Will Rogers, when attempting to fly across the North Pole
2. Food
· Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day (Thursday is hot fudge sundae day)
o What is your favorite ice cream?
· Yesterday was also National Junk Food Day