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EPISODE · May 13, 2022 · 55 MIN

Inside the big world of little trucks

from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? · host FreightWaves

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are shrinking the world of big rigs down to size when they’re joined by First Gear Inc’s Erica Reiss and Adam Knight. First Gear has been recognized as an innovative, world-class, top quality leader in the diecast replica custom imprinting and custom tooling business since its founding in 1992. Today they’re showing off some of their most sought after models. Tim Guin, Executive Vice President / Chief Commercial Officer at USA Truck talks about their mission of charitable giving to driver and veteran related charities. We’ll also learn about their upcoming America’s Trucker golf tournament. In 2021, America’s Trucker was founded to create and offer clothing and accessories that  will help improve the perception of professional truck  drivers and the trucking industry, while also giving back to deserving charitable organizations. We’ll even get to hear a clip from Joe Stamm Band’s song Pocketful of Quarters which was done in collaboration with USA Truck and the artist.  James Spencer, trucker and musician at Cracker Box Jimmy #playsitforward with a new track off his latest album.  Plus, #FOSC22 recap; Optimus Prime transforms into LEGO; an idiots in cars. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are shrinking the world of big rigs down to size when they’re joined by First Gear Inc’s Erica Reiss and Adam Knight. First Gear has been recognized as an innovative, world-class, top quality leader in the diecast replica custom imprinting and custom tooling business since its founding in 1992. Today they’re showing off some of their most sought after models. Tim Guin, Executive Vice President / Chief Commercial Officer at USA Truck talks about their mission of charitable giving to driver and veteran related charities. We’ll also learn about their upcoming America’s Trucker golf tournament. In 2021, America’s Trucker was founded to create and offer clothing and accessories that  will help improve the perception of professional truck  drivers and the trucking industry, while also giving back to deserving charitable organizations. We’ll even get to hear a clip from Joe Stamm Band’s song Pocketful of Quarters which was done in collaboration with USA Truck and the artist.  James Spencer, trucker and musician at Cracker Box Jimmy #playsitforward with a new track off his latest album.  Plus, #FOSC22 recap; Optimus Prime transforms into LEGO; an idiots in cars. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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