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In Episode 76: One Wrong Move, Tony and Brian are joined by another of Brian's friends from work, Randy! The guys talk about old school ways, and also what is going on with farm land. Randy spent time growing up on the farm and working with heavy equipment. He shares his thoughts on what's happening now, and what it was like "back in the day." Finally, Randy also shares a story that we couldn't believe he survived. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Randy bucks his way through his past!

In Episode 75: Straight From the Pitt, Brian and Tony are joined in the studio by Brian's friend - Brian! - from work. It's a break room episode where anything and everything goes! The guys talk about buying a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, Brian's tow truck driving days, and how he came to drive line haul at Pitt Ohio. So buckle and enjoy the conversation between these fellow Pitt drivers!

In Episode 74: Methematics, Tony and Brian have a rip-roaring conversation with the man known as Flatbed Johnny. As evidenced by his name, Johnny is a flatbed driver with his fair share of wild road encounters. If you're someone who enjoys great stories and hilarious banter, you're in luck, because this episode is bursting at the seams with it! So buckle up and - as Flatbed Johnny would say - "keep your nose clean of ditches, and the smokies out your britches"!

In Episode 73: Ben Don't Stop, Tony and Brian chat with Ben, who is currently a driver for FedEx. Ben's stories from the road and on the job are hilarious, as he's had some of the most funny and unreal things happen while on the job. From hay bales on fire to a sheet covering something that looks like a dead body, Ben doesn't stop for anything! He's had several great experiences and there was no shortage of entertaining stories and laughs. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Ben keeps the pedal to the metal!

In Episode 72: Pay to Play, Tony and Brian are joined by Bob, a driver with some hilarious stories about working for a company that made him pay to haul their product in his own car! Some of Bob's stories are pretty wild and it was a blast getting to hear them, so we hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Sit back, buckle up, and pay us to listen to this in your car... or just enjoy it for free! Thanks for joining us!

In Episode 71: Tube Socks and Tangerines, Tony and Brian chat with Jason from the podcast Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey. Jason shares his experience being a foster parent, how he manages his life with truck driving, and his exploits on TV. In his limited spare time, Jason learned how to blacksmith, which gave him the opportunity to be featured on The History Channel's hit show "Forged In Fire." Jason has led quite an interesting life, and he shares it with us on the show, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

In Episode 70: The Bailey Boys, Tony and Brian talk with Mitch, who has been in the trucking game for a few years and discusses his many experiences on the road. He shares with us how he came from playing gigs to driving rigs, and much more. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Mitch jams his way through this one!

In Episode 69: Landscaping Legends, Tony and Brian chat with Justin from New Orleans. Justin is the owner operator of Gonzo's Lawn Services LLC. He joins us to share his many stories from the road and on the job site. He also shares his experience being in and around New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Justin shares his landscaping legends. Happy Independence Day to all!

In Episode 68: Driving In Germany, Tony and Brian talk with Curt, an Army Veteran. In 1983, at the age of 18, Curt joined the Army and made his way to Germany. While in service there, he learned how to drive a "big rig", and began driving line haul. He learned a lot over in Germany, and was even there to witness the tearing down of the Berlin Wall. In addition, Curt has had a number of eclectic jobs back in the States. So buckle up and enjoy the stories Curt shares of his time driving!

On 67: Father Trucker, we hang out with Tony, Brian, Jack, and Alex as the guys work their way through the voicemail line. There are lots of laughs and fun on this Father's Day episode, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

In Episode 66: The In's and Out's of Trucking, Brian and Tony chat with Kim, who began her trucking journey in 1995 when she gained her CDL from her local vocational school. She shares her early experiences on the road, learning to drive from team driving, and driving a Super Ten tractor. Kim also encourages women to take to the road. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Kim ends this one with a... laugh!

In Episode 65: Double Belly Dumps, Tony and Brian chat with Kelly, a driver with 5 years in the industry. He and his dad are "Double Belly Drivers," hauling concrete and other very heavy materials. When he's driving, Kelly measures around 115 feet long from nose to tail. Kelly shares many stories about what it's like driving something with so much weight and length, as well as his experiences driving on mountains and in some bad weather. Sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the show!

In Episode 64: Mysterious Pallet, Tony and Brian have a conversation with Andrew, who has had several interesting experiences in his time driving truck. He's had near death experiences, absurd lot lizard observations, an attempt to break the speed of sound, and much more! Andrew even has a similar account to Todd from Episode 63: Delivering to D.U.M.B.s, in which he had to pick up a "Mysterious Pallet." So sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride as Andrew shares his experiences from the road.

In Episode 63: Delivering For D.U.M.B.s, Tony and Brian talk with Todd, who originally called into the voicemail line with a hilarious story and now joins the show as a guest! Todd has been driving tractor-trailer for 19 years and counting. He tells his story about running a secret delivery from the Raven Rock underground military base to an Air Force base in Utah. The whole situation seemed suspect, and Todd details what happened on his journey. The conversation also turns to thoughts on why the trucking company SWIFT seems to get a bad rap, and also how Todd experienced a seemingly divine intervention that otherwise may have lead to his death. So buckle up and listen in as Todd shares some strange trucking tales!

In Episode 62: West Coast Fuel Hauler, Brian and Tony chat with Josh, a fuel hauler from the West Coast. He shares with us his many experiences dealing with some pretty obnoxious people while filling up gas stations. He also recounts his near death experience that would have involved a head-on collision! Sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride as Josh keeps the fuel pumping!

In Episode 61: Mother Trucker, we are joined by the mothers in our lives. Michele, Tony's mom and Brian's wife, and Tony's wife Lindsay hang out with the guys as they listen to a long list of messages from our voicemail line. Thank you to all the mothers out there, and especially to the mothers that are the wives of truckers. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed - Happy (Late) Mother's Day!

In Episode 60: The Night Baker, we talk to Eric, who previously called our voicemail line to tell us about how he once get stuck in a pit during a delivery. He now joins Hammer Lane Legends as a guest to discuss his time in the Navy, some of the strange experiences he had while serving, and his transition back to civilian life working in warehouse logistics! Buckle up and listen in as Eric shares his stories.

In Episode 59: The Brown Van Man, Tony and Brian have a lively chat with John, a long time driver for UPS. John's life as a driver all started as a joke and what John believed would only be a year of driving. That one year turned into a career spanning 33 years and counting! With over three decades of experience, John has no shortage fascinating and wild stories as a driver, both behind the wheel and while dropping off packages. From being hit at 100mph to being so close to black bears that he could pet them (but at first not realizing they were bears!), the conversation is an enjoyable look back at John's long life as a driver. So buckle up and listen in as John delivers a whopper of a show.

In Episode 58: From EMT to CDL, Tony and Brian are re-joined by Josh from Episode 49: Crazy EMT Stories. Josh talks about his experience in his production job that led him into getting his CDL, as well as his experiences in trucking since his recent start. It's possible there's also some poop talk spattered in there as well, so buckle up and enjoy the show!

In Episode 57: Adventures of Dunbar, Tony and Brian talk with Zach - a returning guest from Episode 51: From Rock Bottom to Trucking - to discuss his time spent with Dunbar. Dunbar is a money transportation company, similar to Brink's Company. In that line of security work, as in trucking, you have to be prepared for anything to happen... especially when hauling millions of dollars. That preparation includes being trained to carry a gun, knowing how to assess any potential threats, and minimizing risks. Zach shares with us his extensive experience in this field and how difficult the conditions can be at times. He also tells several on-the-job stories, including making craters in the ground with skids of coins and scaring someone so badly they pooped their pants! Yikes. So buckle up and get ready for a doozy of a time as Zach shares his Dunbar stories.