Truck Yoo

Hi Truckers! Join us as we welcome Paul again from I-294 Truck Sales for Part 2 of this podcast.We dive into financing, truck production, maintenance and how covid has effected these aspects of our industry.

In this episode, I interview Paul Antonelli from I-294 Truck Sales in Alsip, Illinois. He specializes in selling used semi trucks to owner operators and small fleets. We discuss the industry changes Paul is seeing in the market as well as the past vs current buying/selling trends and how the recent glider regulations have affected the glider market. If you have a truck you are interested in selling and its not worth as much as you owe, we discuss your options and how the purchasing process is different for small fleets to owner operators.

Every day we get comments from you (thank you!) where you are asking a question. In this episode, we share some of your questions and our answers. If we didn't get to your question, don't worry - more Q & A episodes will be coming. 

In this podcast episode we pick our 3 top favorite trucks for each trucking application. OTR, Regional, Local. Let us know what you would spec and pick for different types of trucking. #eratransport #eratruckservice #haulinamerica  

In this episode we are chatting about Emissions and is it costly to convert it back. We also answer questions about emissions from the audience.

We recently had a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia come into the shop with multiple issues that were costly repairs. Could it have been prevented? Would you have put more money into this semi truck, or would you have walked away?

Hey Truckers! In this episode we interview Abed Yousef with Pearl Knight Transportation, an owner operator that made the transition from company truck driver 3 years ago. Tune in to learn about: - The model he is using for company and why it's successful - Purchasing new trucks - What he considers before adding new trucks - What's been the most challenging as he tries to grow his operation - How relationships affect growth opportunities - How to retain drivers

Hey all! In this video we dive into the automatic vs manual semi truck discussion. Discussion starts at 6:00! We cover the pros and cons of each transmission, along with cost differences.   #semitruck #owneroperator #eraservice

2016 Volvo D13 - Part 2! One of the most popular questions we get is, "is this a good truck?" or "should I buy it?" The answer is not always straight forward, so join us and learn what our pre-purchase inspection process looks like. We look at a few trucks and decide which shows promise and which ones do not. Buying a semi truck is a process and doing thorough inspections up front is key to keeping you on the road!

Hey truckers! In this video we discuss buying a volvo D13 and we answer questions that were submitted by our subscribers. Q & A From our Subscribers starts at 8:50

In this episode we compare parts prices of Volvo D13 and Cummins ISX.

Hey Truckers! Join us as we discuss rates. Rates last year vs this year and what's to come. How will states re-opening effect trucking? What was trucking like in 2008-2009 and how does that compare to what's happening now? What volume is out there and what are we moving more of now? Pssst... we are looking for owner operators to interview for the Podcast too. Email us at truckyoo@truckyoo.com if you feel like you have a story to share that can help another trucker, or a message to share.

Hey Truckers! We've seen it attempted in the past and now it is being discussed again. Will Truckers go on strike? What are they hoping to accomplish? What is causing them to consider it?

Hey Truckers! The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan was a part of the Cares Act and ran out of money last week...then was refunded last night with new legislation and Trumps Signature. Why is this important? If you qualify for the loan and follow the correct procedures, you can have 8 weeks of loan "forgiven" as long as it is used what it is intended for. Tune in to hear a little bit more about the guidelines and what to expect. #ppploan #trucking #owneroperator #paycheckprotection

In This episode we talk about how to prevent engine blow up. What our typical cases of your engine being at risk of blowing up. Tune in and let us know what else we forgot.

Hey Truckers! Hope you all are healthy and safe! We decided to discuss buying a truck in a recession. It's a question we've received from truckers given the current circumstances. We discuss the market a little bit, type of trucks to look at and what we are seeing in the current market for trucks for sale.  

Hey Truckers, in this video we discuss the Diesel engine rebuild and when you should do it! We discuss different types of engines, symptoms of when you should overhaul and if you should use a dealer or an independent shop. An engine overhaul is a huge expense and we hope this insight can help protect you and your investment if you have an overhaul in the future!

Hey Truckers and non-truckers! If you have ever wanted to learn more about what it takes to be a diesel mechanic, then this episode is for you! Jose shares his experience getting into the trade, the different ways you can enter the trade and some tips to get off the right way.

Hey Truckers! In this podcast episode, Trucker Myths, we dive into some assumptions we hear about our industry and share out thoughts. Do you still hear any of these, or did you before you joined the industry? Are all truckers male? Can anyone become a trucker? Do drivers earn low income? Are truck drivers uneducated?