Miles & Sacrifice: Life Beyond Cargo
by JC Tambeau
Ever wondered about the person behind that massive rig zooming down the highway? The stories of dedication, resilience, and sacrifice that accompany them? You're at the right stop. Hey folks, JC here! For those who've been with us, you might recall 'Truckers Have Feelings'. We've shifted gears, digging deeper into the emotional and personal realms of trucking. Welcome to 'Miles & Sacrifice: Life Beyond Cargo'.My bond with the world of trucking isn’t merely observational; it's profoundly personal. A decade in the industry has allowed me to forge connections with some truly incredible truckers, understanding the realities and challenges they consistently tackle. Close friends, and even my son, a dedicated trucker juggling the pressures of the road with family commitments, have enriched my passion for this narrative.Now, interwoven with these tales of tireless truckers is a story close to my heart—my granddaughter Abby. As a toddler, she suffered lung damage, and the reper
Episodes
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The Realities of Trucking: Truths You Don’t Want to Hear
In this episode of Miles & Sacrifice: Life Beyond Cargo, JC takes on the hard truths of the trucking industry. Drawing from personal experience and real, raw comments from the Canadian Truckers Facebook group, we dive into the passionate, unfiltered views of veteran truckers and new drivers…
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Miles & Sacrifice: Evolution on Wheels
Embark on a riveting journey with "Miles & Sacrifice: Evolution on Wheels," where we unveil the marvels of Volvo's SuperTruck 2 project. This episode delves into the heart of innovation, offering a glimpse into a future where sustainability and efficiency are the linchpins of freight...
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Miles & Sacrifice: Family Ties on The Long Haul
Embark on a heartfelt journey with "Miles & Sacrifice: Family Ties on The Long Haul", exploring the intricate balance between trucking life and family bonds. Dive into actionable advice on nurturing relationships, handling long-distance communication, and ensuring quality time with loved ones....
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A Journey of Heartbeats on Highways
Ever wonder about the soul steering that massive rig on the road? Dive into the tales of dedication, resilience, and sacrifices with JC, as we uncover the deeply personal stories behind every horn and headlight flash. From cherished memories with incredible truckers to the challenges faced on and...
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What Happens to Trucker Comrades When One of Their Own Participate in a Protest?
Today's show, I would like to talk about protests that truckers aren't necessarily involved in, and my intention is not to get into the vigilante's views of these protests but, more than anything, to talk about how our truckers on all sides of the borders get painted with basically the same brush...
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Is There a Fuel Crisis For Our Truckers?
It is simple yet complicated! The simple part is NO FUEL, NO TRUCKS MOVING! It used to be NO FREIGHT, NO TRUCKS MOVING! However, now we are facing a very serious situation regarding fuel. The customer passes their increased shipping costs on to the shopper, who looks after the trucker. Why are...
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The Struggles of Staring Through a Windshield
Have you ever been out for a drive and started thinking about something bothering you? If you have, you know by the time the first thought hits, and if you are by yourself, by the time you get to your destination, the original thought could by this time have you in a desperate emotional state of...
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Load-Drive-Deliver- Now What?
The trucking industry is responsible for 90% of our goods being delivered- not just food and other necessities but also construction materials and more. There are a ton of challenges these truckers go through, from the time they pickup the load to the time of delivery and emptying the load.
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Suicide By Truck
It is not rare to hear of people jumping out in front of a speeding semi, a person jumping off a bridge into the path of an oncoming semi-truck. Why - check out his episode of one of our team drivers who were used to helping another trucker commit suicide and the lady who jumped in front of a...
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A Tribute to Our Trucker Buddy - John Boyles!
Recently I was in contact with Johns family and before airing this episode I was given their permission to share these memories of John. Through our life journey we meet some people who have a huge impact on our lives. These individuals make such a huge impact on us that it can change us in...
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A Tribute to Trucker Lloyd - You Are Missed!
There are some people in all areas of life that come to us on our life journey and leave a lasting mark in our worlds - A Positive mark that we never forget. I want to tell you about a trucker named Lloyd who did just that in my life when I was working in the office of a large trucking company.…
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A Trucker is Not Just a Trucker!
Today's episode comes a day after hurricane Fiona landed on the shores of Nova Scotia in Richmond County, Canada. Fate whispers to the trucker... You Can Not Withstand the storm And the trucker whispers back... I am the storm!
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Captain Les ... One Hell of a Trucker!
Here is a shout-out to a good buddy who makes sure I get these episodes out ... A big thanks to Trucker Lester who I now refer to as Captain Les!
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Dispatcher Fell Like A Torpedo Out Of The Truck!
What happens when a dispatcher disrespects a trucker? Usually nothing but not for this guy ... "The dispatcher "fell" to the ground ... it was like a torpedo leaving its tube...
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Dangers Of Trucking - Even Today!
The roads are more challenging today than ever - we have crazy-ass drivers, we have animals that cross roads, and we have more impatient people than ever, especially since the pandemic - Everyone is in one heck of a hurry.
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It Would Scare You What Truckers Really Go Through
Our roads are crowded more than ever with trucks, regular public vehicles, safety hurdles, increased protesting which is not always related to the Trucking Industry - violence against Truckers - All this while ...
About this show
Ever wondered about the person behind that massive rig zooming down the highway? The stories of dedication, resilience, and sacrifice that accompany them? You're at the right stop. Hey folks, JC here! For those who've been with us, you might recall 'Truckers Have Feelings'. We've shifted gears, digging deeper into the emotional and personal realms of trucking. Welcome to 'Miles & Sacrifice: Life Beyond Cargo'.My bond with the world of trucking isn’t merely observational; it's profoundly personal. A decade in the industry has allowed me to forge connections with some truly incredible truckers, understanding the realities and challenges they consistently tackle. Close friends, and even my son, a dedicated trucker juggling the pressures of the road with family commitments, have enriched my passion for this narrative.Now, interwoven with these tales of tireless truckers is a story close to my heart—my granddaughter Abby. As a toddler, she suffered lung damage, and the reper
Hosted by
JC Tambeau