Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We'll kick off with discussion about why we started this podcast and what it's all about.  Tony will talk about his first trucking job and then Danger Dave joins the fray to talk about how he got into trucking and what he's up to now. 

On this weeks episode we have not 1 but 2 interviews.  We've got Big Cal from Big Cal's Truckin' Kitchen up first.  Second we've got Cindy from White Rose Pilot Car LLC and also the author of the book Cindy in Iraq.  We also talk about Scales, Safety Blitz and try out some new sound effects :)

Big Cal's Truckin' Kitchen Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564967548222

Cindy's two Facebook Links:  https://www.facebook.com/whiterosepilotcar?_rdr and https://www.facebook.com/cindyiniraq 

This week we talk about the women in trucking and have as a guest Michelle (aka MJ Love Johnson).

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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This week we've got some trucking brothers.  My little brother Mile Marker Mike joins the show for the first time and we also talk to brothers Brad and Nick from Pureflow Technologies.   I attempt to solve an age old trucking debate and share a couple of Uncle Larry stories.  

Visit Pureflow's website at:  

https://www.pureflowsolutionsllc.com/

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https://channel19experience.com 

This is episode tackles a couple gnarly topics like broker transparency and the Transportation Freedom Act.  Also we'll talk about my adventures with a Waymo car.  I'll explain to the youngsters the Interstate Body Shop and we'll wrap up with an interview with Tax Mami Jackie. 

On this weeks episode we'll talk about a prickly visitor.  Discuss Batman and heroes.  Also we'll talk a little about relationships and trucking.   Our interview this week is with Gary from Florida, the well articulated driver of an articulated haul truck.  

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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

Links to our sponsors:

Check a Vet - https://checkavet.org

Trans Carolina Permits - https://transcarolinapermits.com

TrueTMS - https://truetms.com

Truckers Wealth - https://truckers-wealth.com

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 into The Money Line, where we break down the impact of customer service in trucking—and why being the face of the freight isn’t just a saying, it’s a responsibility.

Our guest this week is the one and only Deb LaBree—Landstar BCO, trucking coach, Women In Trucking legacy team member, and all-around trucking powerhouse. We talk about her article “Just Whose Customer Is It Anyway?”, the power of attitude at the dock, and why service can be your best strategy when freight is slow and times are tough.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why should I be the one to step up?”—this is your episode. Because sometimes, you’re not just hauling the load... you are the load’s reputation.

🛑 Stick around for a preview of next week’s Customer Etiquette Guide—you won’t want to miss it.

⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 1:15 – Quote of the Week: Dale Dauten 4:10 – Bulletin Board: CB Legacy Lives On 8:55 – Pre-Trip: Elissa Wallace and “That Magical Freight Moment” 13:22 – The Money Line: You’re Not Just the Driver, You’re the Difference 27:45 – Interview: Deb LaBree 53:10 – Post Trip: Shoutouts & What’s Coming Up Next

🔗 Links Mentioned:

Deb’s website: https://awomantrucker.com

Connect with Deb on LinkedIn: Deb LaBree

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🎧 Don't forget our partners:

Trucker's Wealth:  https://truckers-wealth.com

Trans Carolina Permits:  https://transcarolinapermits.com

TrueTMS:  https://truetms.com

Superior Trucking Payroll:  https://truckingpayroll.com

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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 detour through Lot Lizards by Fred Greene. 

Then in The Money Line, things get personal. A prank call turns into a gut check. A forgotten trucking memoir makes us question how we define freedom. And a Facebook fight over what it means to be an "Owner Operator" pushes host Tony to reevaluate his own assumptions. This segment isn’t just about trucking—it’s about how the American Dream got rebranded… and sold off.

Whether you’re a CB veteran or a new-school driver trying to make sense of today’s freight landscape, this episode’s got something for you. It’s raw, it’s reflective, and it’s one for the archives.

📡 This one’s a double-clutch hit of history, heart, and hard truth. Don’t miss it AND don't for get to press Subscribe

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Other Podcast Links: CB Cards Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16dYjRNEJX/

"On the Boulevard" Documentary YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/QrPCKWvITww?si=GtOU8LFelRDN63ny

Brooke and Jubal Second Date Update (Rachel and Josh):  https://youtu.be/VWHcC4vxAA0?si=leeghQBfnXwA0DDj

Trucker's Wealth:  https://truckers-wealth.com

Trans Carolina Permits:  https://transcarolinapermits.com

TrueTMS:  https://truetms.com

00:12 Episode Intro 03:25 Pretrip Topic 1 - Quote by Elizabeth Thornton 04:29 Pretrip - Breaker One-Nine for Ground Shaker – A CB Legacy Lives On 12:43 Pretip - Website 14:30 Pretrip - Lot Lizards by Fred Greene Book Review 19:14 Money Line - When Assumptions Break Down and Independence Gets Redefined 40:46 Post Trip