Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast
Breaker one-nine, this ain’t your average podcast—this is The Channel 19 Experience. Each week we crank up the volume on real-deal trucking talk, straight from the blacktop. Hosted by a seasoned hand with over 30 years riding the rollercoaster of freight, fuel, and freedom, this show dives deep into the stories, struggles, and soul of the American trucker. From CB culture and trucking history to freight market storms, industry regulations, and hard-won wisdom from the road—we serve it up with grit, truth, and a little diesel-fueled prophecy. Featuring bold commentary, sharp interviews, and segments like The Money Line and Dieseldamus Forecast, this podcast ain’t afraid to call it like it is. Whether you’re driving coast-to-coast or just tuned in from the porch, we’ve got a copy on what matters to truckers, small fleet warriors, and freight hustlers alike. 10-4? Then roll with us. for more content check out our website https://channel19experience.com
Episodes
This week lives up to its title: one minute I’m down bad from truck stop food poisoning, the next I’m fielding a life-changing job offer. From the gut-punch of sickness to a reflective Money Line about growth, forgiveness, and trucking wisdom — this episode walks the tightrope between the worst kind of week… and the best kind of change.
📍 Timestamps 00:00 – Breaker, Breaker 19: Cold Open 02:14 – Quote of the Week: Charles Dickens ...
From freight market headwinds to the scent of slow-smoked brisket in the backyard, Episode 25 delivers a full plate. We kick things off with a profit calculator comparison, dig into English Language Provision enforcement, and look at a rail merger that could shake up lanes. Then we ease into a Money Line that connects patience, timing, and Kawanna’s brisket to trucking economics. Finally, my co-pilot of over 20 years jumps on the m...
Featuring: Barry Trahan, Load Calculator Breakdown, Autonomous Freight, and Hard Lessons from Recent Carrier Closures
In this jam-packed episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we hit the brakes and check the books. From three big-name carrier shutdowns to a forgotten Stephen King flick that feels eerily relevant — this week, we’re talking about the math, the margins, and the mayhem shaping today’s freight world.
Whether you're lease...
In this episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we’re cranking up the spotlight on something every trucker has—but not everyone uses to full power: professionalism.
We kick things off with a challenge from business thinker Dale Dauten: “What ELSE could we do?” That question rolls straight into a powerful LinkedIn post by Landstar agent Elissa Wallace, who reminds us that showing up clean, calm, and on time still matters.
Then we ride...
In the Bulletin Board segment, we uncover a legacy that stretches across generations—a Facebook post from Nick Clendaniel led us to a CB card collection, a long-lost documentary, and a family whose handles were as legendary as their road stories. Ground Shaker. Tear Drop. Pepsi Girl. Dream Weaver. This is CB radio culture at its finest.
In the Pre-Trip, we check the gauges with our Quote of the Week and take a winding book review d...
Welcome back to the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast! This week, we're double-clutching through trucker culture, road wisdom, and real-world experience.
🛑 First up, we lay down the law on Parking Lot Etiquette—the do’s, don’ts, and downright disgusting. If you’re backing in with your high beams on or leaving your lunch wrappers in the lot, this one’s for you.
🎪 Then we roll into a recap of my day at the Walcott Jamboree at t...
This week on the Channel 19 Experience, we’re blowing the smoke off the stack and diving straight into a red, white, and blue mess of headlines and hard truths. It’s Independence Day weekend, and we’re talking freedom with responsibility—starting with a whiny UK article about American trucking policy that didn’t even make it out of first gear.
We break down freight fraud with real talk from brokers and dispatchers—Jason Rabine and ...
Breaker 1-9, buckle up. We’re rolling through freight storms and economic truth bombs in this one.
In Episode 19 of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, we kick things off with stories that cut deep—like Pat Hill’s tribute to truckers and their wives, shared by Koolhand Danny C. Hall. Then we head down under to Australia with Brendon Ryan’s letter, “The Breaking Point,” and compare how bad it really is across the trucking wor...
S1E18 Trucker Poetry, Three Arm Trucking and Danger Dave Returns
In this exciting episode, Tony delivers a wealth of trucking stories and industry insights. This week, we have a special poem reading of a poem written by Sherae Moore, founder and president of the SHE Trucking Foundation. Tony shares his own rollercoaster trucking journey, with a funny incident featuring a book, 'Three Arm Trucking and Other Tales from the Highway' b...
S1E17 Finding Trucking Friends, Per Diem and 2 interviews - Eric Verdiguel and Mike Ritzema
In this episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony celebrates Father's Day and shares heartfelt messages for all types of fathers. The show covers a range of topics including safety tips for the summer driving season, a bulletin board discussion from Reddit about making friends on the road, and detailed insights into the...
S1E16 Where to put my tandems, First Etiquette Quiz and a Trip Back Home - Interview with Verlen Larsen
In this episode we debut the Bulletin Board, this weeks is about Where to put my tandems. We also debut the first Etiquette Quiz starting with the Fuel Island Etiquette Quiz. Before we get into the interview Tony talks a little about his trip back home to Minnesota. Verlen Larsen joins the show this week and shares his perspec...
In this Memorial Day episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony covers a range of topics vital to the trucking community. From the latest enforcement of English language requirements for CDL drivers, updates on the Aurora self-driving trucks pilot program, to Warner Enterprises’ decision to cut their 401k match, Tony touches on the key issues impacting drivers today. He also reflects on Memorial Day, sharing pe...
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast. We kick off with an in-depth discussion on personal conveyance and the regulatory challenges stemming from ELD mandates. Tony shares insights from his career and the complexities involved in balancing truckers’ realities and regulatory demands. Additionally, Tony introduces a new segment, the Trucker's Book Corner, featuring a review of the book 'Julia,' a fresh pe...
In this special Mother's Day episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony celebrates the amazing mothers in the trucking industry. The episode features discussions on various trucking challenges including mental health awareness for May, fuel island etiquette, and an exploration of trucking in the UK. Special guests include Danger Dave and Mile Marker Mike to discuss Mike's recent mechanical troubles, 1099s and B...
On episode 12 Tony returns from Birmingham, England, sharing his enriching experience at the UK Commercial Vehicle Show. Tony delves into current hot topics like global tariffs, 'speak English' enforcement with Trump's order, and even ties in his newfound passion for Aston Villa football to the trucking world. This episode offers a international look at both the cultural and regulatory landscapes of trucking with engaging discussio...
Recorded from Birmingham, England, this episode features two interviews: Mike Ritzema from Superior Trucking Payroll Service discussing 1099 classifications, and Moira Elliott sharing her 30-year journey in trucking. We'll also talk CVSA Roadcheck coming up in a couple of weeks and some interesting trucking research work ATRI has planned for this year.
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In the 10th episode of the Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, host Tony celebrates reaching double-digit episodes alongside his birthday and Easter weekend. Tony provides updates on trucking economic conditions, discusses the Chris Barber Freedom Convoy case, and reviews recent trucking legislation in Arkansas. Tony hints at future episodes broadcasting internationally from the UK, where he'll also undergo a shoulder procedure ...
In this exciting episode, we delve into 2 topics. Tony's Lewis and Clark style adventure to find out if he's got what it takes to be an Over The Road Trucker and the trailblazing Channel 19 Experience project – Encouragement Cards. Discover how these cards, filled with driving tips and unwritten rules of trucking etiquette, aim to improve the trucking community.
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On this episode we try to keep up with Trump's Tariffs, get updates on Freedom Convoy Cases and Tony talks about his first truck. We also interview an amazing trucking family, the Fethersons, to hear about their journey over the road and what's coming next in their lives.
Link to our website for past episodes and other content: https://channel19experience.com
Link to the Fethersons: https://www.facebook.com/thefethersons
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This week I'll talk about my time at MATS and some FMCSA topics. Also we've got Canadian Trucker Chris Barber on the show to discuss the Canadian Freedom Convoy from 2022. The court case is at a critical juncture this week so I talk with Chris about that whole experience back then and now.
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