The Liquid Trucking Podcast

#18 - The Worst of the Worst

This week on The Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re talking to Liquid drivers about the worst of the worst.  From ignorant 4 wheelers to terrible weather, from long detention to crawling around on pee-stained asphalt, you drivers deal with a lot.  We’re welcoming 5 drivers, Josh Dabrowski, Mike Stanfield, Polar Bear, Drew Hearn and Matt Kleich, to walk us through what they think is the worst of the worst.

Trucking Up History - The Evolution of Trucking

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re looking back on all the milestones that shaped trucking.  On this special episode of Trucking Up History presented by Liquid Trucking, we’ll talk about the trucks, the culture, and the iconic roadways that carved their ways into the history books and molded OTR Trucking’s future.

#17 - Dating Life OTR

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re diving into the world of dating OTR.  We’ll talk with Recruiting and HR Specialist Nick Meyer and Liquid driver Jimmy Lindsay as they break down the pros and cons of being a driver looking for a date.  Then Marcus brings us the top 8 dating apps geared toward truckers, and a look into the world of Craigslist Missed Connections.

#16 - How You Spend Your 34

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, it’s all about how you spend your 34 hour reset.  We’re only talking to drivers on this episode, so get ready to laugh!  We’ll hear from drivers Tony Brown, Drew Hearn, Mike Stanfield, Josh Dabrowski and Matt MacKellar. Video games, working out, making tasty food and exploring the area are all topics of discussion on this incredibly enjoyable episode.

#15 - Staying Fit on the Road

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we're discussing how you can stay fit on the road.  We'll hear from Eric Washkuhn and Dr. Nutter of Integrated Care LLC about various things that can aid in passing your DOT physical.  After that, Dr. Mark Manera from Offshift.ai stops by to share some tips and encouraging stories of fitness success OTR.  Finally, Liquid driver Alex Shevchuk is back with a fresh and healthy recipe you can whip up in your cab.

#14 -Drivers and Dispatchers: The Known Disconnect

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we're discussing driver and dispatcher relationships, and how they are formed.  General Manager of Liquid Trucking Josh Schmidt and Load Planner Tanner Bowman stop by first to talk about some of the miscommunication that can happen with drivers and dispatchers.  After that, dispatcher James Nuno and driver Drew Hearn discuss how they navigate working together, then driver Efrain Pena and dispatcher Cory Liles have a little fun walking us through their working relationship.

#13 - Food on the Road

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we're talking food on the road. Drivers Matt Kleich and Polar Bear will join us to discuss their culinary talents and how they prep their meals for some time OTR. Marcus shares an award winning chili recipe with us, and Alex Shevchuk stops by to dish on how he stays eating healthy on the road.

#12 - Who You Gonna Call?

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re asking who you gonna call?  Calling the appropriate contacts at the appropriate time can prevent a lot of extra work, so we’ll hear from Onboarding and Orientation Specialist Beau Hanke and Safety Manager Dave Blotzer on who to call when.  After that, driver Alex Shevchuk and his son Alex Jr. join us to tell some great stories about the things working at Liquid has made possible.

#11 - Marijuana Legalization and its Effect on Trucking

This week’s episode of The Liquid Trucking Podcast drives us down the highway of purple haze, as we discuss the changing landscape of marijuana legalization and its effect on the trucking industry.  First, we’ll talk with Recruiter Nick Meyer, who will help us understand what a recruiter is looking for when new drivers are applying, and how various drug and alcohol violations affect that process.  We’ll discuss some new regulations from the FMCSA on prohibited status, and finally, Safety Consultant from Safety Management Services Company Garett Larson joins the show along with VP of Safety and HR Jason Eisenman to talk about the changing landscape of marijuana legalization and the safety aspects involved.

#10 - Facing the Storm: Part II

In part 2 of our 2 part episode on Winter Driving, we chat with drivers Mike Stanfield and Damon Maravilla.  Damon and Mike talk us through their strategies for preparing for inclement weather and share some stories from the road.  After that, we’ll hear from drivers Chad Kepler and Matt MacKellar, who share some stories and some tips on being prepared for any situation.