The Liquid Trucking Podcast

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 t...

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 no...

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 dri...

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...

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...

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 wha...

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 fine...

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...

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...

UFOs, government cover-ups, and a ranch in Utah that defies all logic. Welcome to the most fun episode we've ever recorded. In Episode 117, recruiter Jake Debo joins the cab to dig into three of the most hotly debated mysteries alive today: the UFO and UAP phenomenon (yes, we're talking TicTac, GoFast, and Gimbal footage), the Younger Dryas Impact Theory, and the paranormal madness that is Skinwalker Ranch. We break down why the be...

Ever wonder who's fighting to preserve the soul of American trucking? Meet the trio leading the American Truck Historical Society mission. Chairman Marty Glomb, President David Schnautz, and Executive Director John Gravley take you inside the operation that keeps transportation industry history alive, from vintage truck restoration and restomod projects to preserving irreplaceable paper user manuals and Route 66 heritage.

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Valentine's Day hits differently when you're a thousand miles from home. This special episode tackles the real-world relationship challenges pro drivers face every single day without the sugar-coated answers.

Liquid drivers Mikal "Donut" Duncan, Mike "Red Beard" Stanfield, and Jason Defoor as they join us and get brutally honest about trucker relationships and long-distance love. If you're an owner/operator struggling to stay conne...

Driver fatigue isn't just about getting more sleep; it's about surviving a broken system that works against you. In this hard-hitting episode, three experienced Liquid drivers pull back the curtain on the industry's secret: structural problems that make proper rest nearly impossible.

Mikal Donut Duncan, Jason Defoor, and Burt Morris bring their experience to the fatigue debate. Is it your fault when truck parking is unavailable aft...

Some conversations change you. When Jennifer Sheldon sat down with us to talk about her son Connor, the room shifted. Her other son, Liquid driver Mikal "Donut" Duncan, sat beside her as they shared a story of loss that became a mission. Jennifer, a special needs professional, lost Connor to Down syndrome complications far too young. But here's where the story shifts. Instead of letting grief consume them, they launched the Connor ...

What does the recent Executive Order on cannabis rescheduling mean for professional drivers and motor carriers? Director of Compliance Jesse Keebler cuts through the confusion in this must-hear episode of the Liquid Trucking Podcast. You'll discover what's changing with marijuana moving to Schedule 3, what stays the same for DOT regulations, and how this impacts your fleet's drug testing requirements. Plus, meet Amanda Casey, Bulld...

Ever wonder why some ELD systems make drivers want to throw their tablets out the window while others work? Sam Sussenguth, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at ISAAC Instruments, joins Liquid Trucking's VP of Safety, Jason Eisenman, to break down the reasons fleets switch ELD providers and why the tech-service combo matters more than price alone. Then Vic "The Brown Bandit" Walker returns to defend his legendary Trucker Trivia tit...

Want the truth about where freight is headed? VP of Safety and HR Jason Eisenman breaks down Liquid Trucking's 2026 game plan in an unfiltered conversation about freight market realities and sustainable growth.

We discuss Liquid's transloading facility expansion, new APU technology being tested for driver comfort, and the big news: our strategic brokerage acquisition. Jason explains how returning to basics, focusing on customer ser...

What did 2025 really look like behind the wheel? In this New Year's Eve special, join Mike Stanfield, Mikal 'Donut' Duncan, Polar Bear, and Jason DeFoor for the most honest conversation you'll hear from pro drivers this year. These Liquid veterans don't hold back sharing their biggest accomplishments, the goals that slipped away, broken resolutions, and unforgettable moments from 2025. We dig deep into what worked, what didn't, and...

Ready for the ultimate Christmas celebration on wheels? This special holiday episode brings you straight to the heart of trucker traditions with your favorite Liquid Trucking drivers sharing what makes the season bright on the road.

Thomas Goode, Burt Morris, and Mikal "Donut" Duncan share their cherished Christmas memories, family traditions, and the holiday feasts that keep them going. We're building the Mount Rushmore of Christm...