The Liquid Trucking Podcast

Mother's Day Special: The Moms Behind the Miles

Every mile has a story, and behind most of those stories is a mom who shaped the person behind the wheel. In this Mother's Day special of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, Marcus and Amanda open things up with a heartfelt conversation about motherhood before welcoming two Liquid drivers, Mikal "Donut" Duncan and Burt Morris, to share the stories of the women who raised them. We talk upbringing, trucking family life, and what it really means to carry your mom with you out on the road. We play Would Mom Approve, imagine what a week on the road with Mom would look like, and take a serious and meaningful moment to talk about Alzheimer's disease and the toll it takes on trucking families who have lost a mother to it. This episode is heartfelt without being heavy, real without losing its warmth. If you have ever wanted to call your mom mid-route and just say thank you, this episode is going to make that feeling impossible to ignore. New episodes every Wednesday at podcast.liquidtrucking.com. Share this one with your mom today.

Tanking 101 and The Season 1 Trivia Championship

Tanking is one of the most technical and unforgiving jobs in trucking, and if you think it is just driving a truck with a different trailer, this episode is going to change your mind fast. Three Liquid drivers, Polar Bear, Matt MacKellar, and Mikal "Donut" Duncan come to the mic ready to get every nuance of the job. We are talking hoses, check valves, pressure valves, offloading, caustic materials, hazmat protocols, blowouts, and the kind of close calls that remind you why verifying everything is not optional. These are the details that separate a tank driver from every other driver on the road. If you are a new CDL holder thinking about tanking as a career, a pro driver curious about making the switch, or a safety manager building your next training session, this conversation is essential listening. Then we close things out with our Season 1 Trivia Championship as Vic "The Brown Bandit" Walker goes head-to-head with Darian Mateo for DFG Points and full bragging rights. Serious job. Serious episode. Unforgettable finish. New episodes every Wednesday at podcast.liquidtrucking.com.

Distracted Driving: The Crashes Nobody Talks About

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of fatal trucking accidents, and yet it is still one of the least talked about topics on the road. In Episode 125 of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we sit down with two liquid drivers and a trainer who have seen firsthand what happens when attention slips for even a second. Cell phones, Netflix, novels, you name it, if it has caused an accident, we are talking about it today. This is not a dry safety lecture. We had some fun with it while still giving you the straight truth about just how prevalent distracted driving really is. Then Josh Schmidt, GM of Liquid Trucking, joins us for a direct conversation about diesel costs and fuel consumption that every driver and fleet owner needs to hear. Idle time, fuel solutions, and a genuine call to action for the people keeping this industry moving. Pro drivers, safety managers, and risk and compliance professionals will find real answers here from people doing the job. This episode delivers. New episodes every Wednesday at podcast.liquidtrucking.com.

Project Verify: When Complacency Costs Everything

Complacency is one of the most expensive words in trucking. One preventable mistake can cost a driver their job, their health, or their life, and cost a company hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in a single incident. In this episode of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, GM Josh Schmidt, VP of HR and Safety Jason Eisenman, and Barto Terminal Manager Chris Baltushis come to the mic with a direct and serious message for every driver on the road. Project Verify is not a suggestion. It is a standard. We dig into why drivers rush, why complacency sets in, and what it costs when we stop verifying every step of the process. This is about safety, compliance, customer service, and the kind of focus that keeps everyone on the road and home at the end of the day. This episode was built to be heard by drivers, safety managers, risk, and compliance teams. Do not skip this one. Share it with your team, your terminal, and anyone who needs the reminder. New episodes every Wednesday at podcast.liquidtrucking.com.

The 50 Mile March: Rucking for Veterans’ Mental Health

Every 65 minutes in America, a veteran loses their battle with mental health. The 50 Mile March aims to change that, one step, one ruck, one community at a time. In this episode of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, Brianne Schuler, Director of the 50 Mile March, explains the mission behind Project 61 and shares raw, firsthand accounts of veteran outreach, veteran homelessness, and the relentless community of hope being built around this movement. Then Steve and Gina Jones, a husband-and-wife team driving for Werner, join Marcus to tell their deeply personal story of discovering the march, committing to the cause, and completing every one of those 50 miles together. From training to the march itself, their journey is one of the most powerful stories we've ever shared on this podcast. This episode isn't just for truckers. It's for veterans, families, and anyone who believes that showing up for others is never wasted effort. Listen, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and if you can, support Steve and Gina directly through the links below.
Support Steve: https://givebutter.com/OperationFreedomPath2026/stevenjones4
Support Gina:https://givebutter.com/OperationFreedomPath2026/ginajones2

April Fool's Day: Prank Wars at the Trucking Terminal

If you've ever pulled a Jim vs. Dwight-level prank on a coworker and felt absolutely zero regret about it, this episode was made for you. In this April Fool's Day special of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, Driver Training and Development's Beau Hanke joins drivers Jason DeFoor and Matthew Stevens to break down the most legendary practical jokes inside the Plattsmouth Terminal. We're talking full-scale prank wars, office chaos, and the kind of workplace humor that makes a 12-hour shift feel like 20 minutes. Marcus and Amanda jump in with their own stories, because nobody on this episode is innocent, and we find out quickly that the jokers and the pranksters at Liquid Trucking are running the place. Then we shift gears and get serious with a comprehensive freight market update covering everything happening across the industry right now. It's the perfect mix of laughs and real talk. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit follow, share it with your favorite office prankster.

New Driver Experience: From Orientation to the Open Road

Thinking about making the jump to tanker trucking, or just curious what the new driver experience at Liquid Trucking looks like from the inside? In this episode, two of our newest drivers, Delana Sukra and Carissa Harris, sit down and walk us through the whole journey, from the moment recruiting reached out, through orientation and training, all the way to what hauling looks like now that they've got their feet wet. We dig into what the first week out actually feels like, what surprised them most about tanking, and what they wish they had known going in. This is the Liquid Trucking Podcast, real drivers, real stories, every week. Hit follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and don't make your next move without listening first.

Construction Zone Safety: Real Tips from Pro Drivers

Construction zone safety isn't a suggestion; it's the difference between making it home and not. In this episode of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, three experienced pro drivers sit down and get real about work zone close calls, the mistakes they've witnessed, and the essential safety habits that every long-haul trucker needs to have locked in before they ever see those orange barrels. Fines double in work zones for a reason. But fines are the least of your worries. We dig into the real dangers of road work zones, what POTR looks like from behind the wheel, and the kind of insider tips you only get from drivers who've been there. Safety managers, fleet managers, and pro drivers who think they've seen it all, this episode has something that will make every one of you think twice. This is a serious conversation that could make a real difference. Hit follow, share it with your team, and don't wait until there's an incident to have this conversation.

They Left Liquid Trucking. Here's Why They Came Back.

Ever been tempted by a recruiter promising better CPM, more home time, and a fresh start, only to find out it was all bait and switch? You're not alone. In this episode of the Liquid Trucking Podcast, three drivers sit down and get real about why they left, what they found on the other side, and what brought them back home. The stories are different. The ending is the same. We dig into the over-promising and under-delivering that's become all too common in trucking recruiting, what the career change back actually looked like, and what it is about Liquid Trucking that keeps feeling like home. Don't make your next move without listening first. Hit follow and share it with a driver who needs to hear it.

Career Change to Trucking: One Driver's Honest First 6 Months at Liquid

Career change got you searching for the right trucking company? Frank Moreno was right where you are, and six months into driving for Liquid Trucking, he's got some things to say. In this episode, we dig into the real first-day-out experience: first-day jitters, the driver-trainer dynamic, surviving the probationary period, and that moment you know you found the right fleet. Frank doesn't sugarcoat it; he doesn't need to. His story speaks for itself. We wrap it all up with a trucking-themed "Would You Rather" game that gets so out of hand, Amanda literally breaks her chair. This is the Liquid Trucking Podcast, real drivers, real talk, zero filler. 
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