Haulin' Glory: Kaleb Hammett on Truck Shows and Family Legacy

Send us Fan MailKaleb Hammett's Award-Winning Truck Journey: Behind the Scenes at Shell Super RigsIn this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, hosts Chris Harris and Johnny sit down with Kaleb Hammett, an owner-operator from Dodge City, Texas, who won Best of Show at the 2024 Shell Rotella Truck Show. Kaleb, who runs a family business established in 1963, gives an in-depth look at his prized 2019 Peterbilt 389 factory heavy haul glider, detailing the extensive customizations made in memory of his late grandfather. Kaleb also discusses the preparations and emotions involved in participating in truck shows, the importance of networking over winning trophies, and offers advice to newcomers in the truck show community. He plans to attend the Super Rigs event at Atlanta Motor Speedway at the end of the month, bringing his unique and highly customized trucks to the much-anticipated event.00:00 Introduction and Show Highlights00:28 Meet Kaleb Hammett01:02 Kaleb's Truck and Family Business02:16 Truck Shows and Competitions03:46 Truck Customization and Tribute06:51 Preparing for Super Rigs09:41 Behind the Scenes of Truck Shows16:29 Advice for Newcomers and ConclusionReach out to Kaleb:https://www.hammett-excavation.com/Your Hosts:John FarquharNational Risk Services Specialist, Transportation, Gallager GGBhttps://www.ajg.com/ca/M: [email protected] HarrisCEO, Safety Dawg Inc.905 973 [email protected]://safetydawg.com/Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple!#trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcastSupport the show