Driven By Diesel - The Trucking Podcast
Welcome to Driven by Diesel, the podcast built for the people who keep America moving.
This show delivers real-world conversations and practical insights across the trucking industry — from owner-operators and fleet owners to CDL drivers. If you're looking for a trucking podcast that covers freight trends, risk control practices and life on the road, you're in the right place.
Each episode breaks down key topics like:
- Freight market trends
- Trucking insurance and risk management
- DOT compliance and safety regulations
- Owner-operator topics
- Fleet management issues
Whether you're a new CDL driver, an experienced trucker, or running a trucking company, Driven by Diesel gives you actionable knowledge without the fluff.
This is where trucking gets real, industry knowledge gets shared, and drivers, carriers, and risk control professionals stay informed.
Driven by Diesel — because the trucking industry runs on knowledge, experience, and diesel power.
Driven By Diesel - The Trucking Podcast
FMCSA & The 7 BASICs
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In this episode of Driven by Diesel, we break down the 7 FMCSA CSA Basics—the core categories that shape your safety score and directly influence your operation’s reputation, compliance, and insurance costs.
More information regarding the 7 BASICs can be found at the following website: https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/