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3 Fat Truckers

by Bill Houser, Dave Hart, and Steve Carney

This is the podcast by three guys you would never dream of listening to in every day life, but now we have microphones. We're going to give you our take on some of the topics effecting modern life from the viewpoint of three fat truckers.

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  1. 168 - Country Therapy: Escaping the Super Slab

    This week the Three Fat Truckers ditch the interstates for the roads they actually love — old US highways, forgotten four-lanes, and two-lane country blacktop where the only thing chasing you is a tractor. Traffic's brutal, the idiots are everywhere, and sometimes the best medicine isn't a faster...

  2. 167 - “Lot Rot: Life in the Spare Truck”.

    “When your truck breaks down, you don’t get to go home. You grab a spare off the lot — what we call lot rot — and suddenly you’re driving someone else’s rig, sleeping in someone else’s bunk, and living out of a slip seat. Today we talk about what it’s really like when the truck quits and the…

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  3. 166 - “Where Did All the Old Truck Stops Go? The 76s, TA, and the Chains That Ate the Road”.

    “Back in the 60s and 70s, the interstate was lined with legendary truck stops — the Union 76s, the mom-and-pop independents, the places every driver knew by name. Now most of them are gone, and what’s left is mostly Pilot, Love’s, and TA. We dig into what happened to the old giants, who bought…

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  4. 165 - "Gas Is $4 a Gallon… But Coffee Costs $40 a Gallon?!”

    This week on Three Fat Truckers, we’re talking about the price of gasoline — and why everyone’s hair is on fire over four bucks a gallon when the stuff we actually drink costs way more. We break down the real cost per gallon of coffee, energy drinks, bottled water, and even printer ink, and…

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  5. 164 - Hot Dogs, Sausages, and Truckers — Driver Appreciation Week.

    We settle the great debate — hot dogs versus sausages, and whether a hot dog is even a sausage. Then we switch gears to honor the people who keep everything moving, with a look at Driver Appreciation Week and why it matters more than most folks realize. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising...

  6. 163 - Cars and Trucks Not Moving Over for Emergency Vehicles

    We break down why drivers still refuse to move over for emergency vehicles, the laws that should stop it, and the common courtesy we need to beat into truckers' heads — because it applies to all stopped vehicles, not just the flashing ones. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries:...

  7. 162 - 14-Hour Pause Pilot — 3 Extra Hours Coming in 2027?

    FMCSA is testing a Split Duty Period rule that would let drivers pause the 14-hour clock for up to three hours of non-driving time. It's not law yet — just a pilot, with a few small paid trials already run. We walk through what the test covers, when it might actually take effect, and what it…

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  8. 161 - "From Trucker's Nightmare to Game-Changer: The Bulldog Binder Story"

    The guy who got smacked in the head by a chain binder, needed 20 stitches, and decided to fix the whole industry. Justin Clein, founder of Universal Restraint Systems, joins us live to tell the story behind the Bulldog Binder and why traditional binders are more dangerous than most truckers...

  9. 160 - 3 Fat Truckers Returns Fort Wayne, In International Harvester Homecoming Festival

    This episode is mainly a patchwork of audio from several videos taken while at the 2026 Harvester Homecoming Festival at International Park, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  10. 159 - International Harvester Homecoming at the historic main factory!

    Join us for the International Harvester Homecoming August 7/8 at the historic main factory In Fort Wayne! We're celebrating the legacy of trucks, Scouts, and iconic vehicles built here since the 1930s. Tour the grounds, and see these tower machines up close! Advertising Inquiries:...

  11. 158 - "Bypass the Scale, Cost You Jail." Weed, and 346K.

    A semi driver tried to skip the I-75 weigh scale in Michigan, but troopers caught him with marijuana and nearly 350K in cash anyway. Bypass the Scale, Cost You Jail, Weed, and cash!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  12. 157 - Kosciusko County Fair Show & Shine Truck Show

    3 Fat Truckers (or fluffy truckers as I call them) for the delicious FREE breakfast this morning for all the Drivers at the Kosciusko County Fair Show & Shine! You guys are the best and love getting back to Drivers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

  13. 156 - Five States Launch Operation Southern Slowdown

    Five states — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee — are launching Operation Southern Slowdown from July 13th through the 19th. Hundreds of police agencies are hitting the roads hard, looking for speeders, aggressive drivers, and distracted folks. Last year they issued over...

  14. 155 - “Three Fat Truckers at the Blessing of the Truck”

    “The Three Fat Truckers roll into Goshen for the Blessing of the Truck! We sat down with the organizer, talked with the drivers, and got up close with some of the most beautiful working rigs around. Come feel the power of the blessings!” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy…

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  15. 154 - Kenworth’s Patriotic T680 Steals the Show: Chillicothe 250th Anniversary Parade!

    Join us as we dive into Kenworth’s beautiful red, white, and blue T680 that lit up downtown Chillicothe for the city’s 250th anniversary celebration! This patriotic truck, modeled after the classic 1990s T600 design, was the star of the parade. We’re breaking down the event, the truck details…

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  16. 153 - Freight Rates Are Trending Up in 2026

    After hitting pandemic highs and then dropping to recent lows, freight rates are finally climbing back up. We’re breaking down what’s driving the increase and what it means for truckers this year. We also talked a little about CB radios, and the "Can Opener" low bridge in Louisville, KY. Link To...

  17. 152 - Truck Drivers Ignore Detour, Louisville ‘Can Opener’ Keeps Eating Them Alive

    I-65 is closed through July 31st, so truckers are blowing off the detour and driving straight into Louisville’s infamous 11’8” “Can Opener” bridge. It’s already wrecked several semis by peeling their roofs clean off. Even 30+ warning signs aren’t stopping them. Link to Full Show Notes Advertising...

  18. 151 - End of the Road: The Truck Stop Diners We Just Lost!!

    This week we get into five legendary truck stop restaurants that fed drivers for decades have closed in the last two years. We also get into 25 meals we remember from those days that have gone by the wayside. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

  19. 150 - DOT Blitz Meets Brake Inspections: Truckers on High Alert

    This week we get into the recent DOT break enforcement Blitz! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  20. 149 - Roll Up to Freedom Truck Museum for America's 250 Celebration

    Three Fat Truckers roll up to the Freedom Truck Museum, chatting with the semi drivers and cast about life on the highway. The boys visit Freedom Truck Museum and get the inside scoop from the operators on what it really takes to run the highway. Advertising Inquiries…

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  21. 148 - Hot shot shooting for 100 mph

    Talking about a hot shot truck going across Indiana toll road at 99 mph and our weekly wrap up more weeks on the road Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  22. 147 - "Steel Hauling Across the Pond: US vs. UK Trucking Differences.

    Three Fat Truckers sit down with UK steel coil hauler Mark Wells to compare hauling steel in Britain versus the States. Truck sizes, load securement, crazy roads, and the wild differences that’ll blow your mind. Don’t miss it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

  23. 146 - Georgia's 41-Mile Truck-Only Lane on I-75

    Hey everyone, on today's episode we're diving into Georgia's massive truck-only lane project on I-75. It's a 41-mile stretch of brand-new barrier-separated lanes that trucks have to use, while cars stay in the regular lanes. We'll break down where it runs, how it works, why they're doing it, and...

  24. 145 - Can’t Stop Laughing at the Price!

    Tonight on the 3 Fat Truckers Podcast — we’re sitting down with a YouTuber who’s also a truck insurance salesman! He’s gonna break down real prices, tell us what actually matters when buying insurance, and we’re gonna see if he can make three fat truckers laugh their asses off with the numbers.…

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  25. 144 - JoJo's Is Everywhere!

    The boys are back to talk about their week, and to talk a little about the new commemorative Kenworth paint sceme. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  26. 143 - All You Can Eat Ribs

    We talk at length about our experience at the 2026 Mid America Trucking Show. Oh we talk about other stuff too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  27. 142 - 2026 Mid America Trucking Show

    Bill, Dave, and Steve are at the 2026 Mid America Trucking Show. We had a great time. We got to talk to a lot of great people, and just had a blast. We recorded this toward the end of the last day. It was a lot of fun! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

  28. 140 - Fuc-ee's

    Bill returns for this episode where we discuss a recent "F" rating given to Buc-ee's by the Better Business Bureau. We talk a little about the up coming Mid America Trucking Show. We have a news article about a truck blowing over on top of a sheriff's deputy in Montana. Steve kick's off his new...

  29. 139 - "Always Holding Me Down!"

    No Bill this episode. Among other stuff, we get into an article in CDL Life about a Car hauler getting pinned in his trailer. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  30. 138 - "left turn in Albuquerque"

    Steve is on remote this episode. We start off talking about our week, and reminiscing the past. After the break, we get into an article about new rules for independent contractors. We get into a bit of a discussion about CB radios. All this and more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries:...

  31. 137 - "CDL Mills"

    This week we get into an article in Overdrive about CDL Mills, and a recent mass shutdown of illegal operations. We then get into truck stops, which inevitably leads to food. All this, and way more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

  32. 136 - Happy Valentines Day! 2026

    Another ill-conceived u-turn in Florida, Truck parking, and food; Bill, Dave, and Steve get into it all! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  33. Episode 135

    Bill, Dave, and Steve get together to talk truckin', food, and life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  34. Episode 134

    Bill Dave, and Steve get together to talk about truckin', food, and life Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  35. 133 - Per-Diem Conundrum

    This week we get into Per-Diem. Who gets it? Are we getting what we're supposed to get? Who knows? We also get into the impending doom that is the huge winter storm expected to snarle traffic for millions this weekend and beyond. All this an more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries:...

  36. 132 - Truck Parking Flub

    This week we get into the good, the bad, and the down right evils about truck parking. We take particular issue with "Truck Parking Club." We know this is a contentious issue in our industry, so buckle up! LInk To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

  37. 131 - The Workman Prophecy

    This week we're joined by friend of the show, Richie Workman. It's unclear how, but we get in depth about strip clubs, truck stops, and inevitably - food. Steve gets into truckstop etiquette a bit. These topics, and way more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

  38. 130 - Happy New Year 2026!

    It's a new year, but it's the same ol' thing you come to love from the guys that bring you 3 FT. We get into a little about New years resolutions, and such. Steve's got some jokes to tell, and we tell some of our usual stories. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Advertising Inquiries:...

  39. 127 - Roads of Trouble and Kindness

    In this episode of the 3 Fat Truckers Podcast, we navigate through a rollercoaster of events. After battling some exhausting audio issues, we dive into a gripping video featuring Texas authorities pulling over a Freightliner that was smuggling 23 illegal immigrants. This shocking incident raises...

  40. 126 - Crusty Tube Socks

    Crazy cargo tales: twenty-three illegals jammed in a Freightliner, contrasted with a Kenworth hauling Washington’s massive Christmas tree to the Capitol—delivered safe by a Swift driver! No wrecks, just wow. More on the show! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries:...

  41. 125 - 4th Annual 3 Fat Trucker Christmas Party

    This week’s trucking news includes intensified enforcement of regulations, particularly regarding non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), and ongoing efforts by carriers to improve efficiency through AI technology. Additionally, news highlights include a recall of International trucks,...

  42. 124 - Jolene, Dont Take My Parking Spot!

    This week - Dolly Parton is teaming up with The Tennessean to add her branding to the truckstop. We get into some of Dave's birthday comedy. Dave also talks about the Canadian that ran him off the road causing significant damage to his tractor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

  43. 123 - "Hike Up Your Tolls, Ladies"

    This week, among other things, we get into some legislation in Illinois set to raise toll rates. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  44. 122 - Indiana Goes For The Blitz

    This week we get into the recent announcement that Indiana has arrested over 140 drivers during an immigration blitz Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  45. 121 - SoCal, So Wrong

    This week we get into the recent unfortunate crash involving an undocumented driver in Southern California. Foodie Corner, and so much more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  46. 120 - I69 U-Turn

    More companies file chapter 11, An explosion at a Tennessee ammo plant, and favorite vacations. All this and so much more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  47. 119 - ATHS Celebration

    We're all about the Annual ATHS Pioneer trucking celebration. That and way more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  48. 118 - "NO NAME GIVEN"

    This week we get into some more of the "crack down" on non-english speaking commercial vehicle drivers on American roads. That and way more! Oh and there's a bit of bonus stuff at the end of the outro. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

  49. 117 - New Rules!!

    This week we get into some new rules, passed down by the secretary of transportation. Being able to speaky Engy has never been so important! That and the usual banter and foolishness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  50. 116 - Office Appreciation Week

    It's "Driver Appreciation Week" in the Trucking industry, thought many drivers would never know it because they spend most of their time on the road. We get into that a bit. That and way more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This is the podcast by three guys you would never dream of listening to in every day life, but now we have microphones. We're going to give you our take on some of the topics effecting modern life from the viewpoint of three fat truckers.

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Bill Houser, Dave Hart, and Steve Carney

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