EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 42 MIN
50 Years and a Few Million Miles Driving Heavy Haul
from Built in the Midwest
Dan started hauling 140,000-pound chip trucks through the UP woods at 17. Fifty years and a few million miles later, he sits down with Josh to talk about what trucking was, what it is now, and what every new driver needs to know.🔑 KEY TOPICS— 50 years of trucking experience across van lines, intermodal, heavy haul, and OTR— The financial realities of owner-operator trucking— Why autonomous trucks face more obstacles than most people realize— ELD regulations and how they've reshaped daily operations— Practical advice: pre-trip habits, parking strategy, and navigating big cities— What intermodal drayage actually involves day-to-day👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly conversations about careers in the trades.🔗 LINKSMidwest Truck Driving School: https://midwesttruckdrivingschool.comNorth Country Electrical Line & Heavy Equipment School: https://ncheschool.comListen on your favorite podcast app: https://built-in-the-midwest.captivate.fm/listen📧 [email protected]📱 Follow us: @midwesttruckdrivingschool
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50 Years and a Few Million Miles Driving Heavy Haul
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