The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers

The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers - Trucking, Transportation "The Lead Pedal Podcast helps truck drivers build successful careers with industry interviews, trucking business strategies, training tips, lifestyle content, and music from artists connected to the road. New episodes weekly, including features from the Signature Chords & Chrome Show." Our audience includes drivers, owner operators, fleet managers, recruiters, carrier executives, and industry professionals looking for high-quality content focused on trucking culture, safety, employment, leadership, and lifestyle topics."** LEARN ABOUT ALL OF OUR MEDIA CONTENT at www.LeadPedalMedia.com You can learn more about the host and show on our about page and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast platform.

Episodes

January 23, 2026 12 mins

Why Drivers Leave Your Carrier in 2026 (And How to Stop It)

Why Drivers Leave Your Carrier in 2026 (And How to Stop It)

Why are truck drivers leaving carriers at record rates in 2026? It's not just pay.
In this episode, we break down the real reasons drivers walk away—fr...

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What Drivers Want in 2026 – And Why Clifford Walker Transitioned from Trucking to Real Estate

What Drivers Want in 2026 – And Why Clifford Walker Transitioned from Trucking to Real Estate

The trucking industry is changing fast, and 2026 is shaping up to be a defining ye...

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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 l...

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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 ro...

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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...

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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 Ped...

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 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 Ca...

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Cargo Theft Part 2: Staying Secure as a Driver on the Road

Cargo Theft Part 2: Staying Secure as a Driver on the Road

Cargo theft doesn't stop when the wheels start rolling. In Part 2 of our cargo theft series, host Bruce Outridge focuses on what drivers can ...

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Cargo Theft in Trucking 2026: The State of the Industry and How Drivers Are Affected

Cargo Theft in Trucking 2026: The State of the Industry and How Drivers Are Affected

Cargo theft continues to be one of the fastest-growing threats in trucking, and as we head into 2026, the ...

Get Featured on the Lead Pedal Media: Trucks, Artists and Sponsors

Get Featured on the Lead Pedal Media: Trucks, Artists and Sponsors

Ever wondered how you or your brand can be featured on the Lead Pedal Podcast? In this episode, we break down all the ways you can ge...

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What's Coming in 2026: New Shows, Big Plans and What's Ahead on Lead Pedal Podcast & Radio

What's Coming in 2026: New Shows-Big Plans and What's Ahead on Lead Pedal Podcast & Radio

In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we give you a preview of what's coming in 2...

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Lead Pedal Podcast: The Trucking Year in Review – Highlights, Lessons & Thanks

Lead Pedal Podcast: The Trucking Year in Review – Highlights & Thanks

In this special Year-in-Review episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we look back at the moments that shaped the trucking indus...

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 Best Featured Trucks of the Last 5 Years | Lead Pedal Podcast Recap

Best Featured Trucks of the Last 5 Years | Lead Pedal Podcast Recap

Over the last five years, the Lead Pedal Podcast has showcased some of the most impressive, innovative, and unforgettable trucks on...

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A Christmas Message from Bruce Outridge | Happy Holidays from the Lead Pedal Podcast

A Christmas Message from Bruce Outridge | Happy Holidays 

Join Bruce Outridge for a warm and heartfelt Christmas message on the Lead Pedal Podcast. As we wrap up another year in the trucki...

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Trucking in the Santa Claus Parade: What It's Really Like Behind the Wheel | Lead Pedal Podcast

Trucking in the Santa Claus Parade: What It's Really Like Behind the Wheel 

In this festive episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge dives into the unique world of ...

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Featured Truck of the Year Winner: Skillex 2026 Peterbilt

Featured Truck of the Year Winner: Skillex 2026 Peterbilt


In this special Featured Truck of the Year episode, we spotlight Skillex, the proud winner with their stunning 2026 Peterbilt. From bold des...

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How Trucking Shaped Brandon Boron's Music: From Convoy to Smokey and the Bandit

How Trucking Shaped Brandon Boron's Music: From Convoy to Smokey and the Bandit

In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge sits down with military musician and songwriter Brandon Boron to explor...

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Trucking Through the Decades: How the Industry Evolved from the '70s to Today

Trucking Through the Decades: How the Industry Evolved from the '70s to Today

In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge takes listeners on a journey through time wit...

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LP1503 Who Will Win Featured Truck of the Year? The Best of the Four Finalists — Lead Pedal Podcast

Who Will Win Featured Truck of the Year? The Best of the Four Finalists — Lead Pedal Podcast

In this special episode of The Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge showcases ...

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December Trucking Headlines: What's New, What's Changing, and What You Need to Know

December Trucking Headlines: What's New, What's Changing,
and What You Need to Know

In this episode of The Lead Pedal Podcast, Bruce Outridge breaks down the biggest hot topics and...

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