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WELCOME TO THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST
FOR TRUCK DRIVERS

The Lead Pedal Podcast is a top trucking industry podcast delivering career tips, trucking news, driver training insights, business advice for truckers, trucking lifestyle stories, and interviews with drivers, carriers, and industry leaders. Hosted by Bruce Outridge, the show helps truck drivers succeed with education, entertainment, and industry updates three times per week.

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Jan 19, 2026

Why Drivers Are Not Numbers – And How to Keep Them Happy at Your Carrier

Why Drivers Are Not Numbers – And How to Keep Them Happy at Your Carrier

In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we tackle a major issue facing today’s trucking industry: drivers feeling like numbers instead of valued professionals. High turnover, constant recruiting, and burned-out drivers are symptoms of a...


Jan 16, 2026

Protecting Your CDL-PT3: How Good Carriers Help Drivers Safeguard Their Future

Protecting Your CDL-PT3: How Good Carriers Help Drivers Safeguard Their Future

A driver’s license and safety record are their most valuable assets — and the right carrier plays a critical role in protecting both. In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we explore how good trucking companies actively help drivers...


Jan 14, 2026

Chameleon Carriers: What Truck Drivers Must Ask Before Signing On

Chameleon Carriers-PT2: What Truck Drivers Must Ask Before Signing On

Some trucking companies look great on the outside but tell a very different story once you’re hired. In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we expose chameleon carriers — companies that change their colours after orientation, onboarding, or...


Jan 12, 2026

Finding the Right Carrier: What Makes a Good Trucking Company for Drivers

Finding the Right Carrier-PT1: What Makes a Good Trucking Company for Drivers

Choosing the right carrier is one of the most important decisions a truck driver can make. In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we break down what truly defines a good trucking company — beyond flashy recruiting ads and inflated pay...


Jan 9, 2026

 Cargo Theft Part 3: How Drivers Can Protect Themselves and Stay Safe on the Road

Cargo Theft Part 3: How Drivers Can Protect Themselves and Stay Safe on the Road

Cargo theft is no longer just a company problem—it’s a driver safety issue. In Part 3 of the Cargo Theft series, host Bruce Outridge focuses on what drivers can do every day to protect themselves, protect the load, and stay safe on the...