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| Shocking? 2026 Most Reliable Truck Brand was One of the Worst For Years! | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:14:16 | |
With seemingly every other brand having major engine and transmission problems, Ram trucks seems to have avoided all those issues. Does that make them the 2026 most reliable truck brand to buy right now? | |||
| Chemist Explains Power Service Products Diesel Injector, DPF Cleaner | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:14:33 | |
A new Power Service Products Diesel Injector and DPF Cleaner is on the market promising amazing MPG, reliability and reductions in NOX gases. Does it work or is it snake oil? Publisher Tim Esterdahl stopped by the lab and talked with a Chemist to find out. | |||
| Personal truck towing basics - understanding payload, limits, avoiding fines and lawsuits | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:38:23 | |
Before you attach anything to a hitch, make sure you understand the basics for personal truck towing like payload and towing limits so you can avoid fines and civil lawsuits. You may think those only apply to commercial operators such as semi truck drivers and you’d be wrong. Police officers can enforce the same laws on towing limits on personal vehicles as well. The laws aren’t specific to just commercial vehicles. Plus, lawyers can take negligent owners to court for overloading their trucks much the same way commercial trucking companies face lawsuits for accidents. There’s no legal difference. The fact is you are legally responsible for knowing the limits of your truck much like a commercial operator. | |||
| Front Bench Seat Trucks Still Exist? New Mitsu Truck, Q1 Sales | 06 Apr 2024 | 01:02:09 | |
Did you know front bench seats still exist? Bet you didn't? Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo hash out this topic, plus a new Mitsubishi pickup and then they go over the latest Q1 sales results. | |||
| Toyota Tacoma, Tundra PHEV, EV Confirmed! Plus Xterra Coming, Ford Cuts | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:09:56 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl has a host of stories to report on including Toyota Tacoma, Tundra PHEV, EV confirmed! Nissan is looking seriously at bringing back the Xterra, Ford cuts Lightning production and a new NHTSA probe on Ram HD trucks. | |||
| Aggressive EV Adoption Reversal, GM Big Reversal on Data - Truck News | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:14:36 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is covering the new on the aggressive EV adoption reversal, GM's big reversal on sharing private data as well as other topics. | |||
| Ford Ranger, Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive Video Questions | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:06:08 | |
Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo will answer questions about the first drive videos for the Ford Ranger and Hyundai Santa Fe. | |||
| Is the 2024 Ford Ranger Going to be Good? Live with All Terrain Nation | 16 Mar 2024 | 01:07:29 | |
In this podcast, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking with David Boyd from All Terrain Nation. They are discussing the 2024 Ford Ranger, Ford Ranger Raptor and Dave's order for the Ranger Raptor. | |||
| Ford Dealers Want Better Quality, Lower Prices - Truck News Recap | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:09:56 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a recent news story detailing how Ford dealers want better quality, lower prices and how Ford executives will hear these concerns. He also covers the latest news and talks more about direct injection and carbon buildup. | |||
| Toyota Replacing Bald Tires for Free? Rivian, Ram Turbo Engine is...? | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:10:06 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a lot of topics including Toyota replacing bald tires for free, Rivian news, a Ram engineer interview teaser and details on a new car channel. | |||
| Recalls = quality? Only 3 safe trucks, Lincoln Nautilus, Voodoo Doll? | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:57:38 | |
In this podcast, Tim and Jill are discussing a variety of topics and answering viewer questions. Tim also learns Jill has a Voodoo doll. Yeah, this was a wild one. | |||
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma Spare, Breaks on Trail? Recalls, Ram News - Truck News Recap | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:07:28 | |
In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma spare tire and how it broke on the trail. He is also discussing the various recalls and Ram news for the last week. | |||
| New 2025 Ram 1500 Good/Bad? Ford F-150 Issues, Ranger Coming! Tacoma delays | 27 Feb 2024 | 01:05:42 | |
In this podcast, Jill and Tim are discussing a variety of topics including their top likes and dislikes for the 2025 Ram 150, the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma delays, the upcoming Ranger drive and answer a lot of viewer questions. | |||
| Last Model Year 2026 or All New 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500? What to Expect | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:27:12 | |
Looking to buy a new truck before the year ends? Can't decide between buying a 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 or the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500? Here's all the details you need to know. Join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/pickuptrucktalk | |||
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner Review, Best Midsize Truck with All Terrain Nation | 17 Feb 2024 | 01:54:26 | |
In this podcast, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is joined by Dave Boyd of All Terrain Nation. Also, making an appearance are Craig and Bryan Raupe from Texas Truck Channel. | |||
| New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Towing Fail? Chicago Auto Show - Truck News Recap | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:12:47 | |
Is the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma towing a big concern? What was new at 2024 Chicago Auto Show? EV prices are out and it is getting worse. All of that in this week's truck news recap. | |||
| 2024 Ford F-150 Build Issues, Colorado Dented Roof - Truck News Recap | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:08:00 | |
This week's truck news recap covers delays for the 2024 Ford F-150, new Colorado and Canyon owners experiencing dented roofs due to car wash, 2024 Tundra known problems, 2024 Lexus GX 550 first drive and more! | |||
| Automotive Journalists Round Table on Business, Buying Vehicles - Talkin' Trucks | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:11:09 | |
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are joined by several automotive journalists and talk about buying new vehicles, how to become an automotive journalists, new vehicles like the Mazda CX-70 and a host of other topics. | |||
| Why Ram 1500 Big Horn over Laramie? Best Used Model? Truck News Recap | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:08:24 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over the last week's news and discusses some feedback related to two videos he published last week. | |||
| Ford Lightning Production Cut, Ranger vs Colorado - Truck News Recap | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:08:08 | |
More bad news for the Ford F-150 Lightning with production cuts. However, Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger production ramps up even higher. Speaking of Ford Ranger, we did a comparison with the Chevy Colorado this week. Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers this and more in this week's truck news recap. | |||
| Silverado 1500 Known Issues, 2023 Best Trucks - Talkin' Trucks | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:59:29 | |
In this podcast, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Jill Ciminillo discuss the latest known issues for the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 then they discuss engine reliability overall. Then, they talk about various news stories including the recent study by iSeeCars.com about long-term reliability as well as cost per thousand. A question was raised about total cost of ownership and Jill finds the data on a website. Also, a variety of questions are answered from viewers. | |||
| Popular Used Trucks, Hertz Sells EVs, Cummins Cheated? - Truck News Recap | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:14:35 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers all the latest news, announces a new raffle, talks about popular used trucks, Hertz news and Cummins emissions cheat. | |||
| Why Not Buy Ranger or Colorado? Kill Switch True or False? | 23 Dec 2023 | 01:02:38 | |
In this Livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo discuss these topics. Tim explains the logic behind truck buying for the channel. Jill gets pretty fired up twice talking kill switches and concealed carry for her gun. Yup, her gun. It is an entertaining livestream. | |||
| GM Splitting Roof, Colorado Pricing, Raffle - Truck News Recap | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:08:17 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers all the latest news, announces a new raffle winner, talks about Colorado Bison pricing and pimps the new forum | |||
| You Won't Believe These Cheap, New Truck Prices As Ram Battles Chevy and Ford | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:16:38 | |
New trucks are all expensive, right? WRONG! Check out these cheap, new truck prices and how things have really come down in price with incentives and 0% interest deals right now. | |||
| Ranger over Tacoma? Midsize Truck Talk with All Terrain Nation | 16 Dec 2023 | 01:38:39 | |
Publisher Tim Esterdahl is joining Dave at All Terrain Nation to talk midsize trucks. | |||
| 2024 Tacoma Pricing Criticism, Recalls, BIG Channel Announcement - Truck News Recap | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:10:43 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl talks about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma pricing, recalls and a big channel announcement. | |||
| He was Shocked! MotorTrend Staffer Visited Tesla Cybertruck in Development | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:47:11 | |
Publisher Tim Esterdahl gets the opportunity to talk with former MotorTrend staffer Mark Williams about the Tesla Cybertruck. Williams discusses the behind the scenes development work and what it was like to hear from Elon directly about the Cybertruck. #tesla #teslacybertruck | |||
| New Truck Reliability Sucks, Cybertruck Weirdness, EOY Giveaway - Truck News Recap | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:30:33 | |
Consumer Reports says new truck reliability sucks, the Cybertruck was revealed with some weirdness and our end of year giveaway details are now official. | |||
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma Ask Us Anything! Plus Tim's new truck is? | 30 Nov 2023 | 01:00:44 | |
In this livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo discuss the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma as well as Tim's new truck for 2024. | |||
| $$$ Giveaway, Ford EV Reversal, Amazon Black Friday - Truck News Recap 15 | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:07:57 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares information on a money giveaway, Ford EV reversal news and Amazon Black Friday deals. | |||
| New Truck Reliability a Concern? NACTOY Voting, LA Auto Show, Thankful For? | 21 Nov 2023 | 01:01:03 | |
In this Livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Jill Ciminillo discuss new truck reliability, the current slate of finalists for NACTOY voting and a wrap-up of the LA Auto Show. Finally, they discuss what they are thankful for heading into Thanksgiving. | |||
| UAW Ratifies Contract, Toyota Crown, Esterado - Truck News Recap | 18 Nov 2023 | 00:10:49 | |
This week's truck news recap includes the UAW ratifies the contract, news about the Toyota Crown and some hilarious stories from the LA Auto Show. | |||
| UAW Agreement Up in the Air, Cybertruck Specs, Remote Start Nonsense | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:55:09 | |
Is UAW President Shawn Fain not doing enough? Will the UAW agreement pass all three automakers? Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo discuss that and the leaked Cybertruck specs. Plus, there's a discussion on Toyota's remote start systems as well as many other items talked about. | |||
| Toyota Tundra Remote Start Snafu, UAW, Tim Rant - Truck News Recap 13 | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:16:46 | |
On this week's Truck News Recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl recaps the latest news and has a rant about a truck review. Plus, we have a new giveaway winner is announced. | |||
| Talkin' Trucks with All Terrain Nation - Midsize Trucks, Full-size Trucks and More! | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:13:19 | |
| New 2025 Ram 1500 is Wow? Ridgeline Updates, Volvo EX30 - Talkin' Trucks | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:05:24 | |
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill discussed the new 2025 Ram 1500 including the very interesting Ramcharger truck. Then, they answer questions before moving on to the updated Honda Ridgeline. Jill shares her experiences with the Volvo EX30 and the very odd placement of the speedometer. | |||
| Tow Hooks, SEMA, UAW WINS? Giveaway Winner! - Truck News Recap 12 | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:12:43 | |
Another Friday, means another Friday Truck News Recap. In this recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the week including the SEMA show, more tow hook discussion and the UAW news. Also, he includes the keyword for the giveaway. | |||
| Giveaway, EVs failing? Toyota Tundra Tow Hooks - Truck News Recap 10/27 | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:10:30 | |
In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is explaining the truck news recap video format. He also discusses the new giveaway for you to get some stuff. Also, he discusses some of the latest truck news. | |||
| Why are Toyota Tundra Improvements Slow? Honda Prologue is here! | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:03:03 | |
In this podcast, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo discuss a variety of topics like why small changes to the new Toyota Tundra seem like they take forever, a trip down memory lane with the old Tundra, the new Honda Prologue and Jill's in the dark Grand Cherokee L video. Finally, there was some sparing over being presumptuous by bringing golf clubs on a work trip. | |||
| UAW Strike Day 4, 2024 Ford F-150 Worth It? Jeep Gladiator Survives! | 19 Sep 2023 | 01:04:20 | |
In this podcast, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo go over all the facts about the UAW strike and the union's demands. Then, they talk about the new 2024 Ford F-150 and what wow'd them. Next is the Jeep Gladiator and what they thought of it. Finally, Jill shares news about a new Ford Ranger PHEV. | |||
| It Is Over! 2024 Ram 1500 TRX Final Edition, Why I'm Pissed | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:09:15 | |
The 2024 Ram 1500 TRX Final Edition will be it for the beastly off-road truck and it just pisses off Publisher Tim Esterdahl. In this video, he goes over the details on the Final Edition. Also, why this move by Ram pisses him off. | |||
| Ford teases new F-150 Lobo Sport Truck? Tesla Trolling, GMC Jimmy V8? | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:50:51 | |
In this Livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is joined by special guest David Body from All Terrain Nation. This dynamic duo cover the Ford Lobo coming to the U.S. news, a Tesla Cybertruck made to look like a Toyota Tundra and Dave's new toy. | |||
| 2024 Ford Ranger Heated Steering Absurdity - $5k More! | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:09:41 | |
Did you know the 2024 Ford Ranger comes with a heated steering wheel ONLY if you get a higher trim package? Yeah, you can get heated seats, power rear window and more but no heated steering wheel unless you get a Lariat trim or higher. Publisher Tim Esterdahl explains this weird issue and why there seems to be a war on heated steering wheels right now. | |||
| New Chevy Silverado Mods, Toyota Stout Makes a Comeback? | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:55:36 | |
In this livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo will be discussing the new modifications Tim has made to his 2023 Chevy Silverado as well as rumors that Toyota is planning a compact pickup truck -- could it be called the Stout? | |||
| Ford Lightning Price Drops by $10k, More Interested? New Chevy Traverse Z71?? | 18 Jul 2023 | 01:09:03 | |
In this Livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Jill Ciminillo discuss the Ford Lightning price drop and whether that will drive demand. Then, they discuss the new Chevy Traverse including the Z71 trim as well as a new Hyundai Santa FE. Are these rugged looking SUVs exactly what the market needs? Finally, they address a slew of viewer questions and hint around at Tim's next truck. | |||
| Ram Electric Truck DEAD, Renames Extended Range EV REV Name from Ramcharger | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:14:17 | |
Breaking news this morning from the Ram brand. The Ram electric truck is dead and the brand has decided the name will live on with the Ramcharger now becoming the Ram REV. Confused yet? | |||
| Is F-150 Really Best-Selling Truck? Do Vehicle Warranties Factor Into Buying? | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:14:13 | |
In this livestream, Tim is running solo! He discusses the controversy over the top-selling pickup truck in the U.S. then he asks the audience if vehicle warranties factor into buying a truck. After this discussion, Tim answers a variety of questions from the audience on which trucks to buy. He also talks about Ford's weird stand while you drive patent. Then, he discusses a funny truck photo he took during the day. Finally, he shares information on why trucks have gotten bigger than to changes in the CAFE rules from decades ago. Unintended consequences for sure. | |||
| Most American-Made Trucks You Can Buy Today! Plus WOW Used Truck Prices! | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:57:28 | |
In this Podcast, Tim and Jill are discussing the Most American-Made trucks you can buy today. Plus they discuss used truck pricing hitting a 12-month high. | |||
| Lexus GX, TX are a home run? AAA Ford Lightning range study a concern? | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:54:21 | |
In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are back and discussing the Lexus GX, TX as well as a concerning study from AAA about the Ford Lightning. Plus, they discuss a PHEV Ford Ranger, the Ram Rampage making its debut and a host of other things. | |||