26. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

This video is yet another to add to my collection of lame videos. This video is of a some what difficult backing experience. I made this video to work with youtubes new player.. And to offer feed back to the staff on what will be youtubes new HD format!

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26. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

This show was completely unplanned, not even an idea of what the topic was going to be before the show. Which I think is what made the show so fun, we had a great time just talking and cutting up! I believe that solid advice was offered tho, in a very fun laid back kind of a way.  I really enjoy hanging out with everyone weekly. I cordially invite you to come and be a part of our great community. There is no size limit in the room,  it is growing but still fairly manageable.

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25. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

I get emails like this all the time.

“Hi Steve, your videos are so awesome and I really love your podcast. I think you look really hot and I would love to suck on your big, fat, huge…….”

My bad, wrong email…. This is the one I meant to copy and paste.

“Hello Steve, how are you doing? I am doing great, I am out here on the east coast driving truck, I have a lot of down time so I watch a lot of videos on youtube and have to say that you have some of the best videos around. I was wondering how you do what you do? Can you offer me any advice as far as equipment, and how you got such a huge fan base? I appreciate your time for responding to this email.
Dan the truck driving man!”

Now I have to say that responding to this email is difficult at best, because there is a lot of information to share. It would take me to long to write up a real PDF file explaining how to become successful. I among other content creators was recently invited to a show called “Podcasting preachers and youtube whores.” I was honored to share some of my knowledge on the show(I can’t give away all my techniques). A lot of good advice was offered if you are interested in improving your online following, this is a must listen. This was a two part show, check it out!

Show one - about video content FreeMP3
Show two - about audio content FreeMP3

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19. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

As most know, traveling for a living can be extremely dangerous. Not only the fear of a vehicular accident but your own personal safety. In this episode of “THE BLIND SPOT” we will share information with you that just might save your life.

As reported by: 2theadvocate

“The delivery man walked outside to get another load of beer, witnesses told police the unidentified man asked him for money, Meadows said. The two men got into a verbal altercation, which turned into a fistfight, Meadows said.

It started on the side of the building, near an ice machine, and moved onto the pavement in front of the stores front door, said the stores manager, who refused to give his name. We didn’t know anything, the manager said. We were busy with other customers. The men traded blows for 30 to 45 seconds before the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the delivery man.”

For more details to this story you can find the link here. 

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14. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

Most men and women in law enforcment are awesome men and women. I would talk about them but it is a tad bit boring so I will share some stories of America’s worst in law enforcement through the eyes of a bad a$$ American trucker.

Rage Against the machine - Fuck the police!

Black Sonic Prophets - Alone

Mother Mercy -Dancing with the Devil

Be sure to share your stories by leaving a comment below!

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12. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

On this weeks episode of The Blind Spot we talk with Canadian drivers on their take of the recent mandate of speed limiters. How it will effect the economy and the reason for the push to limit overall speed.

” Quebec will begin requiring speed limiters set to 65 mph for heavy trucks starting Jan. 1, a move denounced by the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association. OOIDA says it is ready to file a Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim to Arbitration for breach of Canada’s obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement if it becomes effective. OOIDA accused Julie Boulet, Quebec’s transportation minister, of reneging on her word. On Dec. 13 Boulet had said Quebec would not implement the mandate until Transport Canada completed studies on effectiveness of speed limiters and all other provinces had agreed to similar mandates.

Transport Canada released its studies last spring, which indicated the speed reduction would decrease greenhouse gas and save fuel, but that the action’s safety implications were not as solid. Ontario has also passed the mandate. At least 60 percent of heavy North American truck fleets use speed-control devices and as many as 77 percent of all North American trucks are equipped with them, the study said.In 2005, the Canadian Trucking Alliance asked federal and provincial governments to mandate speed limiters on all heavy trucks to no more than 105 kilometers per hour, or about 65 mph.
American Trucking Associations supports required activation of electronic speed governors on big trucks built since 1992 at 65 mph or slower.”

In the second part of this show we speak with a lady who is having extreme difficulty finding job placement in the trucking industry, due to her DAC Report. We talk about what went wrong, and how to repair it. I remind drivers not to wait till it is to late, with this issue it is important to be proactive instead of reactive.

“What Is A DAC Report?
The DAC employment report is a detailed summary of a trucker’s work history in the trucking industry. Most trucking companies today participate in sharing this information about truckers.

The DAC employment report contains items such as number of accidents, reasons for quitting or why the were fired, if they are eligible for re-hire, type of driving, commodities hauled, types of trailers pulled and MUCH more. They can also verify social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, criminal reports, worker’s compensation reports, and much more.”

How Do I Contact DAC To Get My Report?
call the DAC Consumer Department: 1-800-381-0645  (m-f 8-5 central)
visit website: Here                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Note: Of Course, You CAN NOT get a copy online,  you must call OR write them to get a copy of your DAC report.

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10. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

 Politics is not generally my type of show. However, I knew from the begining that Barack Obama would be our next president. After many years of studying I can’t help but notice some similaritys between Obama and HITLER. I bit my lip as not to stir up shit. But now that it is confirmed that he is taking office, I feel the need to share my insights with you.

History never repeats itself but sometimes it comes close. Obama is NOT a Fascist to the same extent as other fascists, you see they are much more patriotic and Obama is the sort of America-hater that is now typical of the Left. Right up to JFK, the American Left was patriotic. It no longer is. And sometimes Obama doesn’t even bother to pretend.

This show has some real depth to it, making it near impossible to detail all aspects. FOR THE SAKE OF GOD please listen to this show! Send it to everyone you know if it hits you! We need your help!                       

Music by: sieg heil

Ludacris - Barack Obama song!

(To note: This show was made to show the similartys between Barack’s speeches and Adolf Hitlers. Anyone who might be offended to hear Hitlers speeches I  want to remind those I don’t endorse his message, it is for educational value, that is it! This show is about two people who empowered their people and tho there are differences I am trying to point out the similartys. This show is all about humanity. It is not about race, religion, sex. )

“judge Learned Hand notably said: “Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it. While it lies there it needs no constitution, no law, no court to save it.”

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9. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

In this episode of my semi life I talk about a new podcaster on the scene who talks mad shit about “trucker tom”. This “new podcaster” was bothered to find out he was not the first trucking podcaster. I take a little trip back in podcasting history to highlight ALL of those that came before said “gonzo trucker”, a little education for that ass, lets talk some shit! A tribute to all those that kick ass!

Music by:

Marrs - Everybody knows
The Crimpelines - Boring ugly people
Airbourne - Running Wild

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7. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

“A male chauvinist pig was a term used in the 1960s among females for men, usually with some power (such as an employer or professor), who believed that men were superior and expressed that opinion freely in word and action.

“Chauvinist” means someone who assertively maintains that his or her kind — usually people of the same nationality — are superior; “chauvinism” refers to an extreme and bigoted form of patriotism.

“Pig” was a word of derision used by some student activists in the 1960s and 70s to refer to police officers and, by extension, others with power.”

In this episode of My Semi Life Trucker Steve rips into all the “A-holes” out here on the road! Today as I was travelling up Interstate 5 I over heard a bunch of male drivers verbally raping a poor lady. In this show with the help of some wonderful female drivers I highlight some of the hardships that female drivers have to deal with. I conclude the show with a well rounded perspective for any women looking to get into trucking.

Music by: Harvard Blue - I can do it better then you                                                    
N_I_P - Hater Blockers
Chris P - Respect

Special thanks to all of the wonderful women for the use of there audio clips

Check out Brenda aka “trucker47″ here!
Check out Cristy aka “NJkatwomen” here
Check out Tammy aka “north60star” here

The industry is made up of some really great women I wish i could have featured all of them.

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5. November 2008 by Trucker Steve.

sen. John McCain with wife, Cindy, Nov. 4 2008 Prescott, AZ

John McCain has conceded that Barack Obama has won the election for president of the United States.

Senator McCain told supporters in his home state of Arizona that he had called his Democratic rival to congratulate him shortly after most polls closed.

McCain said he told Obama he admired him for his ability to inspire the hopes of millions of Americans. McCain said he would do whatever he could to help Mr. Obama to bring the country together and restore prosperity and defend America’s security.

Into days show we the trucking community talk about the future of America. Discussing the issues that matter most to the “working man” the backbone of America. With frequent poll updates and heated conversation from both sides of the table. Today Nov 4 2008 history was made, but are the non-sheep-able happy about this?

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