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Trucker Talk Radio
by Jon Vogt
🚛🎙 Trucker Talk Radio with Jon & Justin 🎙🚛Welcome to Trucker Talk Radio, where Jon & Justin break down everything trucking—and so much more! Whether you’re on the road or off, we’ve got you covered with real talk about:🚛 Trucking industry news & insights🏡 Life on the road & family balance🏈 Sports talk & game breakdowns🌦 Weather updates & road conditions🇺🇸 Politics, current events & hot debatesNo scripts, no filters—just straight talk, real stories, and plenty of laughs. Tune in, join the conversation, and keep on truckin’!📢 New episodes weekly! Follow & subscribe now!#TruckerTalkRadio #KeepOnTruckin #TruckingLife #RoadTalk #Sports #Politics #Weather
Episodes
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Edward Lockridge on Virtual Staffing & Building Freight Teams | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Edward Lockridge, founder and CEO of My Freight Staff, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build and scale a transportation company without the overhead of a traditional office. Edward founded My Freight Staff in 2016...
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Double Broker Bounty Hunter John Cantera Jr. on Cargo Theft & Fraud | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Justin Holden sits down with John Cantera Jr., better known in the industry as the Double Broker Bounty Hunter. John brings 25 years of logistics and supply chain experience to a conversation that covers the full spectrum of freight fraud: double brokering,...
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Prime Advantage Plus: Fuel Savings With No Fees or Minimums | Josh Thomas on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Josh Thomas, Director of Sales and Marketing for Prime Inc.'s Advantage Plus fuel program, joins Justin to break down how one of the largest refrigerated carriers in the country is extending its purchasing power to outside fleets and owner-operators. Josh...
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Hacked DOT Number, Fake Loads and Angry Carriers at the Door | Anne Schaeddel on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind The Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Anne Schaeddel, Owner and Managing Director of Project One Logistics, joins Justin Holden to talk project cargo, freight forwarding and freight fraud. What this means for drivers and owner operators: identity verification is coming…
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What Carriers Get Wrong About Driver Retention | Transland's Rebecca Anderson on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Rebecca Anderson, Director of Recruiting, Marketing, and Communications at Transland, joins Justin Holden for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to find the right professional drivers and build an environment where they stay. With more than…
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The Unsung Heroes of Trucking: How Factoring Keeps the Industry Moving | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Gloria Cuenod of Flash Funding joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about freight factoring, cash flow, fraud, and the people-first culture that has shaped her 17-plus years across Lightning Logistics and Flash Funding. Gloria traces her path from a...
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Good Compliance Starts Before the Inspector Arrives | Norm Anger on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Norm Anger, president of Motor Carrier Safety Specialists, joins Justin for a deep and practical conversation about what carriers and drivers really need to know about roadside inspections, compliance audits, crash investigations, and building a genuine…
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Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks North America President, on the Future of Freight | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Jonathan Randall, President of Mack Trucks North America, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about one of America's most iconic trucking brands at a pivotal moment in its history. Jonathan traces his own path from selling international freight in...
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The Data Behind Trucking's Biggest Problems in 2026 | Rebecca Brewster of ATRI on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucking Conversations on Trucker Talk Radio, Rebecca Brewster, President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), joins Justin to unpack what the trucking industry is actually worried about, and why truck drivers and motor carriers...
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What a 19-Year State Trooper Wants Every Truck Driver to Know | Troy Johnson on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucking Conversations on Trucker Talk Radio, Troy Johnson joins Justin with a background few guests can match: 19 years with the Ohio State Patrol, rising from dispatcher to lieutenant and Ohio's motor carrier enforcement commander, seven and a half years as deputy chief of…
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Trucking Is the Blood, Supply Chain Is the Body | Adam Basson on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind The Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Adam Basson, founder and CEO of FlexChain Holdings, joins Justin to explain how data can turn freight from a race to the lowest rate into a real competitive advantage. A Michigan-trained industrial engineer who went from Manhattan...
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What Fleet Owners Actually Look for When Buying a Kenworth | Scott Oliphant on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Scott Oliphant, President of Kenworth of Louisiana, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about building one of the most expansive truck dealership networks in the Gulf South. Scott traces the business from its roots as a Dodge dealership founded by…
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33 Years, 4 Million Safe Miles & 500 Mentored Drivers | Lyman Bernard on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Lyman Bernard, recruiting consultant with Landstar's JRG agency, Success Transportation, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation that spans 33 years of transportation experience, 4 million safe miles, 11 years as a Landstar BCO, and a mentorship legacy...
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How Diecast Replicas Became Miniature Billboards for Trucking | Erica Felton on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucker Talk Radio, Erica Felton, national accounts manager at First Gear Inc, joins Justin for a deep dive into the world of officially licensed diecast truck replicas. Erica traces her path from selling lab equipment to working at Hirschbach Motor Lines in Dubuque, Iowa, and...
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Joseph Sculley on Towing Scams, Broker Liability & Fighting for NH Truckers | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucking Conversations on Trucker Talk Radio, Joe Sculley, president of the New Hampshire Motor Transportation Association, executive director of the Vermont Truck and Bus Association, and executive director of the Energy Marketers Association of New Hampshire, joins Justin for…
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What Does It Really Take to Truck in Alaska? | Jamie Benson on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucking Conversations on Trucker Talk Radio, Jamie Benson, president and CEO of the Alaskan Trucking Association, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about what it truly means to move freight in one of the most extreme and remote transportation environments on the...
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Seth Millican on Georgia Trucking, Cargo Theft & the Workforce Cliff | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Seth Millican, president and CEO of the Georgia Trucking Association, joins Justin Holden for a wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to advocate for an industry that is the backbone of one of America's fastest-growing…
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FreightPro.AI CEO Randy Perkins on Drivers, Freight Fraud & Autonomous Trucks | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Randy Perkins, CEO and co-founder of FreightPro.AI, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about what is truly broken in CDL recruiting and retention, and what it will take to raise the standard across the entire transportation...
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Herlene Ancar on Building Professional Drivers, Not Just CDL Holders | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Trucking Conversations on Trucker Talk Radio, Herlene Ancar, campus director of Sage Trucking Driving School in Columbia, South Carolina, joins Justin for a candid conversation about what it truly takes to develop professional drivers, not just CDL holders. A US Navy veteran…
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Rick Mihelic: Supertruck, Autonomous Vehicles & Trucking's 'Messy Middle' | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Rick Mihelic, Director of Emerging Technologies at NACFE (North American Council for Freight Efficiency), joins Jon and Justin for a wide-ranging conversation spanning aerospace engineering, diesel efficiency, autonomous vehicles…
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The Truth About CDL Schools Most Students Never Hear | Martin Garsee on Trucking Conversations
In this episode of Trucking Conversations on Trucker Talk Radio, Martin Garsee, director of transportation training at Houston Community College and executive director of the National Association of Public Funded Trucking Drive Schools, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about what it...
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The Man Who Ran FMCSA During COVID | Jim Mullen, President of TCA, on Trucking Conversations
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Jim Mullen, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins Justin Holden for the debut of Trucking Conversations, a new series dedicated to the people, policies, and ideas shaping the future of transportation. Jim brings one…
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Riteload's Flat Fee Model Is Changing How Freight Gets Booked | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Matthew Kane, founder and CEO of Riteload, joins Jon and Justin for a candid conversation about one of the oldest problems in the freight industry: the broken relationship between shippers, brokers, and carriers. Before entering...
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The Full Driver Lifecycle: Recruiting to Retention with Scott Rea | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Scott Rea, president of Avatar, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most persistent challenges in transportation: finding, hiring, retaining, and protecting quality drivers. Scott traces his path from a...
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Ohio Trucking Association CEO on Truck Parking & Freight's Future | Tom Balzer on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Thomas Balzer, President and CEO of the Ohio Trucking Association, joins Jon and Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to lead one of the country's most respected state trucking associations. Thomas…
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myMechanic Is Bringing Uber-Like Tracking to Truck Breakdowns | Alex Bezzubets on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Alex Bezzubets, founder and CEO of myMechanic, joins Justin for a candid conversation about one of trucking's most persistent and costly pain points: roadside breakdowns and the chaos that follows. Alex traces his path from career...
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From Farm Kid to Fighting Freight Fraud at the Federal Level | Rob Carpenter on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Rob Carpenter, compliance executive, partner at Truck Safe Consulting, and author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Trucking, joins Jon and Justin for one of the most wide-ranging conversations the show has ever had. Rob draws on over 45...
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Rail Has No Visibility. Standard Rail Is Fixing It | Robert Skarzynski on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Robert Skarzynski, founder and CEO of Standard Rail Corporation based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, joins Jon and Justin to pull back the curtain on one of freight's most opaque and underdigitized sectors. Robert traces his path to...
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Donnie Bain Built BTL Solutions on Relationships, Not Load Boards | Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Donnie Bain, owner of BTL Solutions, joins Jon and Justin for a conversation about how he built a specialized transportation company from the ground up, without ever posting a load board listing. BTL Solutions moves high-value...
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Freight Fraud, Double Brokering & Getting Carriers Paid | Charles Soncrant on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Charles Soncrant, president of Kizer, Schwartz & Associates, joins Jon and Justin for a hard-hitting conversation about the one problem every carrier eventually faces: not getting paid. With nearly 15 years specializing exclusively…
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Senior CDL Trainer Exposes What's Broken in Driver Training | Michael J. Mollick on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Michael Mollick, a senior CDL trainer, third-party CDL examiner, and training program improvement specialist, joins Justin for a candid conversation about what it truly takes to prepare the next generation of professional truck...
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Your CDL Is Your Life: What Every Driver Needs to Know | Brian Runnels on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Brian Runnels, director of safety and compliance for TVC Pro-Driver, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about driver career protection, industry oversight, and what it really takes to survive and thrive in trucking. Brian...
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Zero Breeze Tech Is Solving One of Trucking's Biggest Problems | Sean Mathews on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Sean Mathews, who recently joined Zero Breeze Tech, joins Justin to break down a battery-powered portable air conditioning solution designed specifically for commercial truckers, owner-operators, and fleets looking to eliminate…
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The Cyber Threats Targeting Your Fleet Right Now | Ben Wilkens on Trucker Talk Radio
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Benjamin Wilkens, Director of Cybersecurity for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), joins Jon and Justin for a deep and practical conversation about the cyber threats targeting carriers, owner-operators, and…
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California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer on Fighting for the Industry | Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Eric Sauer, CEO of the California Trucking Association, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to represent the trucking industry in the most regulated state in the nation. Eric traces his path from...
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How Comdata Changed Trucking Forever | Randy Morgan on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Randy Morgan, President of Comdata North American Trucking and Enterprise Division, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation covering more than four decades of innovation, leadership, and transformation in the trucking payment…
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CarrierSource: Real Reviews & Trust in Freight | Robert Light on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Robert Light, CEO and co-founder of CarrierSource, joins Jon and Justin to break down what it actually takes to build trust and transparency in the freight industry from the ground up. Robert's path into trucking started at G2.com,...
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The Brokerage Truth: Fraud, Data & Where Freight Is Heading | Kevin Hill on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Kevin Hill, head of sales at Carrier Source and founder of Brush Pass Research, joins Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about freight brokerage, shipper data, and where the trucking market is actually heading. Kevin walks…
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Saving Truckers Money and Weight with C8 Energy | Marie-Andrée Brodeur on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Marie-Andrée Brodeur, marketing representative at C8 Energy, joins Justin to break down a clean energy technology that is quietly changing how trucks are powered from the inside out. C8 Energy has been operating for five years…
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Third Generation Trucker Breaks Down Flatbed Safety | Daniel Kinsman on Drivers First
In this episode of Drivers First on Trucker Talk Radio, Daniel Kinsman, a third-generation truck driver and president of the Flatbed Safety Securement Group, joins Jon and Justin for a deep dive into what it truly means to master the craft of flatbed, step deck, and heavy haul trucking. Daniel's...
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14-Year Flatbed Veteran Sutton Transit on Prime Inc., Leasing & Life on the Road | Drivers First
In this episode of Drivers First on Trucker Talk Radio, Sutton, better known as Sutton Transit, joins Justin Holden for a wide-ranging conversation about life on the road, building a trucking career the right way, and why Prime Inc. has earned his genuine loyalty after 14 years in the industry. A...
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Can AI Predict Your Next Accident Before It Happens? | Ben Jones on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Ben Jones, Safety Director at Mass Trucking, joins Jon and Justin to break down what modern fleet safety actually looks like when it is built by someone who has sat behind the wheel. Ben started his career in engineering and IT, made…
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Texas Trucking, Fraud & the Future of Freight | John Esparza on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, John Esparza, President and CEO of the Texas Trucking Association, joins Justin to break down what it actually means to advocate for the entire trucking ecosystem, not just one corner of it. With nearly two decades leading one of the...
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Why Bad Actors Know You're an Easy Target | Highway CCO Michael Caney on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Michael, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, joins Justin for a deep dive into one of the most pressing challenges facing the trucking industry today: freight fraud. From double brokering and chameleon carriers to cargo theft and...
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The NCTA President Gets Real About Insurance, Fraud & AI | Ben Greenberg on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Ben Greenberg, president and CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association, joins Justin to break down some of the most pressing legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing the trucking industry today. Ben shares how he…
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How Transland Keeps Drivers Happy: Open Doors & Common Sense | Mark Walker on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Mark Walker, CEO of Transland, joins Jon and Justin to share what 44 years of family-owned trucking actually looks like from the inside. Based in Springfield, Missouri, right on the historic Route 66 corridor, Transland started in…
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The Truth About Driver Recruiting No One Tells You | Latoya Wilson on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Latoya Wilson, founder of Big Rig Nation Network, joins Justin to break down one of trucking's most persistent pressure points: recruiting, onboarding, and preparing drivers for the reality of the industry. With a background in sales...
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LTL, Fraud & The Future of Freight Brokerage | Justin Bright on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Justin Bright, founder of Brighter Logistics, joins host Justin Holden for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a freight brokerage from the ground up. Justin came to logistics almost by accident, earning…
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Flatbed, Fraud & Fighting for Carriers | Aleks Bates on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Aleks Bates, co-founder of Carrier Defender and key figure at PGT Northside, joins Jon and Justin for a raw, unfiltered conversation about life in trucking from the ground up. Born in Toronto, Aleks took a trip to Serbia, saw a...
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Is Intermodal the Future of Freight? Tracy Davis Weighs in on Behind The Wheelhouse
In this episode of Behind the Wheelhouse on Trucker Talk Radio, Tracy Davis, president of ACME Transportation and ACME Logistics, joins Jon and Justin for a wide-ranging conversation about a career that spans Amtrak, railroad ownership, and two decades running one of Chicago's most established...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🚛🎙 Trucker Talk Radio with Jon & Justin 🎙🚛Welcome to Trucker Talk Radio, where Jon & Justin break down everything trucking—and so much more! Whether you’re on the road or off, we’ve got you covered with real talk about:🚛 Trucking industry news & insights🏡 Life on the road & family balance🏈 Sports talk & game breakdowns🌦 Weather updates & road conditions🇺🇸 Politics, current events & hot debatesNo scripts, no filters—just straight talk, real stories, and plenty of laughs. Tune in, join the conversation, and keep on truckin’!📢 New episodes weekly! Follow & subscribe now!#TruckerTalkRadio #KeepOnTruckin #TruckingLife #RoadTalk #Sports #Politics #Weather
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🚛🎙 Trucker Talk Radio with Jon & Justin 🎙🚛Welcome to Trucker Talk Radio, where Jon & Justin break down everything trucking—and so much more! Whether you’re on the road or off, we’ve got you covered with real talk about:🚛 Trucking industry news & insights🏡 Life on the road & family balance🏈...
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