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Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian interviews Andy Willerton - The Kenworth Guy.  Truck salesman man out of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Andy has been in the industry for 17 years and shares with us all of his lessons.  Check out his YouTube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@AndyTheKenworthGuy This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers!  Apply here:

Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian interviews Andy Plank from Blue Eagle Logistics.   Andrew shares the good and the bad on how it is to run a first and final mile operation.  This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers!  Apply here:

Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian interviews Kaleo Taft of Wellert Trucking.  Kaleo shares the good and the bad on how it is to run a fleet of 30 tankers. This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers!  Apply here:

Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian interviews Michael Melwicks of Moto Transportation.  Michael shares his story on how he build his company and the set backs along the way.  This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers!  Apply here:

Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian interviews The Freight Coach.  Deep dive conversation on starting from zero, mental health and success in business.  This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers!  Apply here:

Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian and Rick, the Head of Maintenance at Era Transport discuss why repairs may be taking longer still on your semi trucks and some options you have to make things go faster. 

Hey truckers! In this episode, Sebastian and Ray, the Head of Operations at Era Transport discuss Intermodal trucking. If you are curious how Intermodal started, why there was a need for it and the pro's/con's of Intermodal - then this episode is for you.

Hey truckers! Tune in for some honest trucker talk and ways to leverage load boards to triple your income. Chris is an owner operator and shares the biggest lessons he learned and some things you could consider to help your operation, whether you are new or a veteran driver. 

Hey Truckers! In this episode we have an honest conversation with Mike about the difficulties and wins he has experienced as an owner operator.

We Chat with our community about trucks and trucking. 

Hey Truckers!  In this episode we discuss our recent truck purchase.   Why did I pull a trigger on a glider vs. emission truck. This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers, Dispatchers and Mechanics!   Apply here:

Hey Truckers!  In this episode we discuss fuel efficiency in old and new trucks.  We share examples of some of our trucks in our fleet.  This video was brought to you by Era Service and Era Transport in Chicago. Interested in joining our team? We are Hiring Drivers, Dispatchers and Mechanics!   Apply here:

Hey Truckers!  In this episode we discuss putting an old engine in an emissions semi truck. 

Hey truckers! In this episode, we welcome Wendy, the oil lady back to talk about Crew Collab.  This organization is passionate about the blue collar workforce and have come together to bring attention to the opportunities available in the skilled trades.  If you are passionate about what you do and you are interested in becoming an ambassador, we encourage you reach out to them on their website. If you know someone that is interested in the skilled trades, please share Crew Collab with them and encourage them to apply for the scholarship they are offering.  Keep Trucking!

Hey Truckers!  In this episode we discuss common issues with after-treatment and the different style of filters there are: the one box or stacked design.

Hey Truckers! In this episode we talk with Nadeem, a semi truck driver that became an owner operator just 2 months after getting started in the industry. We hope his story is an inspiration to you like he was for our team. Tune in to hear about how he learned quickly, the mistakes he made, lessons he learned and why he had to start over from scratch shortly after purchasing his first truck.

Hey Truckers!  In this episode we talk to Kyle and Danielle at Nevada Trucking and Trails about their journey. They started as truck drivers for a company and are in the process of becoming an OTR husband and wife team. Tune in to learn about their motivation to do this, how they financed their dream truck and what their plan is for the future. 

Hey Truckers! In this episode we talk lubricants for your semi truck with Wendy, the Oil Lady! (@the.oil.lady) If you are not sure what type of oil is best for your truck or WHY that oil is the best - then tune in to learn more. We also discuss the different type's of oils, best practices for your rig and what some of biggest mistakes drivers make with oil and their rig.

Hey Truckers!  In this episode, we go through alternative trucks to buy if the truck you want isn't available. The market is tough right now.  What's a good compromise for you?  Tune in to find out what your best options are and what problems to look for when buying what may not be your 1st choice.

Hey truckers! Preventative maintenance is SO important and if you are not on top of it it could cost you thousands in repairs. Don't forget PM schedule recommendations can be different for each type of semi truck and what type of work you doing.