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Back to EpisodesFrom Truck Schools to Trucking Careers: Expert Advice, with Leo Barros
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Insightful Tips on Choosing Trucking Schools and Employers with Leo Barros
Join us this week on the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast as we chat with Leo Barros from TruckNews.
Leo shares his personal experience and advice on how to choose the best truck driver training programs and select the right trucking companies to work for. Learn how his unique journey from truck driver to media professional has given him a distinct perspective on the industry.
This episode covers the importance of comprehensive training, the role of finishing programs, the impact of government regulations like the MELT program, and the future of truck driving amid immigration changes. Stay tuned for valuable insights!
Contact Leo Barros: leo@newcom.ca
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00:00 Introduction to Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast
00:29 Meet Leo Barris: From Truck Driver to Journalist
01:40 Leo's Truck Driver Training Experience
04:42 The Importance of Finishing Programs
15:36 Choosing the Right Truck Driving School
21:09 Challenges and Realities of Truck Driving
22:24 Impact of Immigration on Trucking
29:36 Advice for Aspiring Truck Drivers
30:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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