
On the Road with Your DOT Guy
A weekly insight into the world of trucking from Your DOT guy, Brian Riker
Episodes
20 episodes
The Loneliness of Driving a Truck
Season 2 begins now. Please join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker and special guest Michelle Sukow as they discuss self-care and dealing with the loneliness of driving a truck. Michelle is an expert in personal growth as well as the owner of several a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:56

Market Downturn Discussed
Market DownturnJoin Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses the recent market disruptions and a spike in carrier’s going out of business.
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21:35

Discussing Brokers, Carriers and Dispatch Services
Explaining Brokers, Carriers and Dispatch ServicesJoin Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses the differences between brokers and dispatch services and how motor carriers fit into the picture in response to the recent request for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:01

A 30 Year perspective of the trucking industry
Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses today's trucking news from the perspective of three decades on the road. While frustrating the market decline, rising fuel prices and restrictive regulatory environment is nothing new. Brian will r...
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46:49

International Road Check inspection Blitz coming up May 17-19/FMCA Speed Limit Mandate
Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses some important news items including the FMCSA’s recent proposal to require mandatory speed limiters on all commercial trucks. Learn about the potential new regulation and what you can do to fig...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:47

Dr. Mark Manera and Dean Croke talk about fatigue and sleep management
On this special episode of the podcast Dr. Mark Manera and Dean Croke join the show to talk about fatigue, sleep management and how your health is affected. Learn about microsleep, sleep stealers and how to improve the quality of your rest even...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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42:25

George Metos of BusinessBrokerGeorge.com is the guest
Recorded at the URG Conference in New Orleans, Brian Riker talks with George Metos, a broker that specializes in understanding the value of buying and selling a business
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:15

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Truckers
Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker as he discusses personal protective equipment for truck drivers. There is more to proper PPE use than just wearing a reflective vest and enforcement fines can be painful with OSHA fines starting at $10,000 for non...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:32

Fuel Tips and Information
Join Your DOT Guy. Brian Riker as he discusses fluctuating fuel prices and how to control the damage to your trucking company in this special edition of the podcast. He offers insight as to why the prices are high, fuel saving tips and business...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:01

Kathryn Riker, a Quality and Compliance Specialist for Cannabis Joins Brian
Join Your DOT Guy, Brian Riker and his special guest, Kathryn Riker, a Quality and Compliance specialist for a cannabis testing lab in California as they discuss all things THC, including why those easy to buy over-the-counter CBD products can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:49

Information you need to know about Fuel Prices
Brian Riker discusses the recent increase in fuel prices and tips to help you save money at the pump
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28:12

Dr. Mark Manera joins Brian Riker to discuss Trucker's Fitness
Join Your DOT Guy Brian Riker as he talks with Dr. Mark Manera Founder of The Trucking Fitness Company about driver health and wellbeing. Whether you are having issues with keeping your DOT medical card or just know there has to be a better way...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:12

FMCSA Compliance is Discussed
Brian Riker discusses FMCSA Compliance and New Engine Audit Compliance forms received from the DOT
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:43

What you Need to Know About Insurance
Brian Riker, Your DOT Guy, offers up industry news, and in this episode talks about what you need to know about insurance.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:56

Driver Training
Brian Riker discusses the Training Provided Registry and the Entry Driver Training rule
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37:55

Conversation with Jeffrey Godwin
Jeffrey Godwin President of ServiCase joins Brian Riker to talk about Roadside Service and what to look for when choosing a provider.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:55

Conversation with John Borowski
A variety of topics covered in this episode of On the Road with Your DOT Guy
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43:06

Broker and Dispatch Services, what you need to know
Brian Riker discusses details about Brokers and Dispatch Services
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16:44
