The 80,000 Lbs. Backbone of the American Economy with Joshua Hogue

People see trucks on the highway every day, relying on them for every item in their homes. As a professional driver, Joshua Hogue knows the rhythms of the highway system, playing a crucial role in getting products of all descriptions to where they need to be.Most ‘four-wheel drivers’ treat these powerful machines like blocks of metal, cutting them off or ignoring blind spots. Seeing these dangers from his cab seat, Joshua has a uniquely thorough understanding of what would help keep people safe, as he shares the truth about life on the open road.🎯 GROWTH STORY [02:21]:"The love of the open road, just being out there, being able to see things and getting pretty much paid to sightsee."The job offers a unique way to see the country. Hear the story of Joshua’s childhood dream.🎯 PRACTICAL FACT [12:11]:"Roughly, I would say 99.9% of the freight is hauled because even if it's shipped on rail on a train, it still has to be loaded into a truck and taken to a warehouse."Trucks move every product in a store, making them the heart of the national supply chain.🎯 CRITICAL REVEAL [24:59]:"I've seen people in cars reading books, playing on their phone, eating a bowl of cereal with no hands on the steering wheel."People forget semi-trucks need more space to stop. Joshua reminds everyone of the danger of distracted drivers on the highway.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Joshua Hogue Shares Trucking Reality02:49 - Learning to Get Your CDL04:04 - Powering Custom Truck Cabs07:48 - Tracking Big Rig GPS Routes10:49 - Hauling Animals and Cargo Types13:12 - Living in a Class 8 Sleeper Cab15:03 - Setting Drive Time Safety Rules20:57 - Installing Mountain Road Snow Chains23:55 - Avoid Road Risks from Bad Habits28:25 - Preventing Cargo Theft and Hijackings34:19 - Testing Future Automated Truck Tech🔗 CONNECT WITH HOGAN TRANSPORTATION:• Website: https://hogan1.com/#TruckingIndustry #RoadSafety #TruckDriverLife