BossCast Podcast

BossCast

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All things trucking - all the time. From news, gear reviews and equipment to events, health and exercise tips, you'll find it on BossCast!
Hidden Gems: Trucking on the Big Screen
It’s no secret that blockbuster hits regularly feature truckers and their rigs. Top of mind are fan favorites Convoy, Duel or Black Dog - all classics in their own right. On this week’s episode, we unpack the lesser-known details, diving deep to talk about blockbuster movies that highlight the industry... even if it doesn’t seem like it at first blush. Tune in to see if your favorites made the list. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Sep 13, 2021
28 min
Infrastructure Bill: What’s In, What’s Out & Why Should Truckers Care?
If you’re a driver, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about the INVEST in America infrastructure bill. Information is conflicting and everyone has an opinion which makes it hard to get a straight answer about what it means for you. On this week’s episode, we sit down with Jay Grimes of OOIDA to get a clear breakdown of where this bill is in Congress and what it means for drivers and the trucking industry at large. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Aug 23, 2021
13 min
White Line Fever: The Untold Story of Six Days on the Road
Country music and truck driving have gone hand in hand since the music style’s surge in popularity in the 1960s, with some of the most popular songs referencing blue-collar jobs and hours upon hours spent on the road. One of the most beloved of these songs, Six Days on the Road, was written by two truckers and is often credited with solidifying the image of truckers as loveable rogues - hardworking outlaws that put their family first. On this episode of BossCast, we’re diving into the history of the team drivers responsible for this hit song and the way it impacted country music and the trucking industry for good. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Aug 9, 2021
9 min
Matt the Little Guy, Keeping it Real for Nearly a Decade Behind the Wheel
Matt Eso, better known to his 70,000 YouTube followers as the Little Guy, has been around the block a time or two. A Navy veteran who parlayed his automotive and video expertise into what many said couldn’t be done, Matt has reached YouTube fame by keeping it real and staying true to himself. On this episode of BossCast, we sit down with the legend himself for a heartfelt chat about growing up, serving our country, overcoming challenges and making it in trucking. Want more BossCast? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Jul 26, 2021
28 min
White Line Fever: The Education of Long Haul Paul
Truckers come from all walks of life, with lived experiences as varied as the trucks they drive. That rings especially true about Paul Marhoefer, a smart kid who grew up in a white-collar family but found his real passion in trucking before he became the famous singer and songwriter he is known as today. On this episode of BossCast, we sit down with Long Haul Paul himself to dive into his story, background and the catapult into fame he never saw coming. Want more BossCast? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Jul 12, 2021
16 min
Bracing for Impact: How a Potential Insurance Hike Can Affect the Trucking Industry
Currently, a proposal is with congress to raise the minimum required insurance 167% from $750,000 to $2 million. On today’s episode, we sit down with board members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association to talk about the proposed INVEST in America bill and its impact on our industry: the good, the bad and the ugly. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Jun 28, 2021
14 min
Navigating the Daily Dangers of Trucking
Truckers have one of the most important jobs in the world - but it is also one of the most dangerous. Transporting high-value goods across state lines draws the eyes of thieves and makes truckers an easy target. On this episode of BossCast, Britnee and Niki sit down with a retired police officer with over 30 years in law enforcement experience to tell you what you can do to stay aware, stay safe and protect yourself and your rig while you’re out on the road. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Jun 14, 2021
11 min
White Line Fever - The Unknown History Behind the Legendary Song “Convoy”
C.W McCall’s breakout hit, “Convoy,” was an instant sensation in the trucking world and was responsible for an all-time peak in the sale of CB radios. McCall went on to produce six albums of original music, but yet no record of anyone by that name exists outside of the music industry. So, who exactly is C.W. McCall and how did he become such a sensation? On this episode of White Line Fever, an ongoing series looking into trucking songs in country music, our host Brad takes a deep dive into the search for the Bigfoot of Trucker Country, the elusive C.W. McCall. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
May 24, 2021
13 min
Enslaved in America: Truckers Against Trafficking Tells All
Human trafficking is a dark subject, but one that can only be brought to light by arming truckers with information and knowledge. As the eyes and ears of our nation’s highways, truckers are in a unique position to make a difference. On this week’s episode, our hosts Niki and Britnee chat with Helen Hofer with Truckers Against Trafficking to hear statistics, stories and warnings as well as the push to get all CDL drivers TAT certified. Most victims are taken by people they know and trust. Highway heroes have the power to close the loopholes to traffickers and help bring an end to human trafficking. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
May 10, 2021
19 min
White Line Fever - The Songs of Our People
Country music and trucking have gone hand in hand for decades, with over 500 tunes being written about the joys, trials and tribulations of being a trucker. This episode debuts our new series, White Line Fever, where we talk about the role trucking plays in the fabric of country music. On our first ever episode of White Line Fever, Brad Kuhn sits down with full-time trucker Tony Justice to discuss his fifth studio album, “18 Gears to Life.” Tune in to this episode to hear Tony share with us his insights and thoughts about trucking and country music as well as a few of his brand-new songs. Loving BossCast so far? Be sure to leave a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Need even more? Check out our YouTube for more exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/truckbossshow
Apr 26, 2021
29 min
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