{"podcast":{"title":"The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers","slug":"the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621","podcast_index_feed_id":1106621,"rss_url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/a/0/e/3a0ee536962ffc2c/LP-Icon-2019.jpg","author":"Bruce Outridge, Podcast Host, Podcast Producer","episode_count":2258,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T18:22:06.057713+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621"},"episode":{"title":"Fuel Costs Explained: Mastering Fuel Surcharges with Robin Zhu","slug":"fuel-costs-explained-mastering-fuel-surcharges-with-robin-zhu","published_at":"2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/fuel-costs-explained-mastering-fuel-surcharges-with-robin-zhu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621","url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.com/fuel-costs-explained-mastering-fuel-surcharges-with-robin-zhu","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theleadpedalpodcast/LP1566_Fuel_Tips_With_Robin_Zhu.mp3?dest-id=277530","summary":"Fuel Costs Explained: Mastering Fuel Surcharges with Robin Zhu Fuel is one of the biggest expenses in trucking—but do you really understand how it impacts your bottom line? In this episode of The Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Robin Zhu to break down the true cost of fuel and, more importantly, how fuel surcharges actually work. Many drivers and even fleet owners misunderstand fuel surcharges—leaving money on the table or pricing loads incorrectly. We dig into how surcharges are calculated, how to track your real fuel costs, and how to make smarter business decisions that protect your profits. Whether you're an owner-operator or managing a fleet, this episode will help you take control of your fuel strategy and run a more profitable operation. 👉 If you want to stop guessing and start understanding your fuel costs, this episode is for you. At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's \"Right to Decide\" Policy gives every Driver their ultimate protection. Drivers make the final decision if it is safe to drive and Bison actively encourages Driver's use of this policy. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisondriving.com or call 1-800-527-5781 @BisonTransport #bisontransport Keep Money In Your Pocket With RS2000 Tax Consultants Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986 About the Podcast The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers helps truck drivers improve their truck driving careers, trucking businesses as owner operators, CDL skills, find trucking jobs, and offer truc…","meta_description":"Fuel Costs Explained: Mastering Fuel Surcharges with Robin Zhu Fuel is one of the biggest expenses in trucking—but do you really understand how it impacts…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1956,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/episodes/fuel-costs-explained-mastering-fuel-surcharges-with-robin-zhu/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/fuel-costs-explained-mastering-fuel-surcharges-with-robin-zhu.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}