215: The Heart Of Trucking

In this week's show, Brian and Shipper welcome back Olivia, Karen, and Cheryl for an engaging dive into their compelling stories of Olivia and Cheryl's father, Steve, a dedicated trucker since the 70s who persevered despite battling kidney disease. Karen opens up about her adventures driving alongside her husband and the hurdles of truck ownership. This episode captures the sacrifices, challenges, and unique memories of truckers and their families. They dive into the impact of autonomous trucks to the beloved tradition of driving stick shift vehicles. Karen also then has a nostalgic recount of a two-week truck journey to Florida, the joy of music on the road, and the quirks of a trucker's life. Tune in for a heartfelt, intriguing glimpse into life behind the wheel. Support The Show KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear Share Your Stories LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: [email protected] Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com Follow The Show YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends Facebook Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hll Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast Follow The Team Brian Merkel Facebook: www.facebook.com/brian.merkel.94 Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/brianmerkeloffical/ Instagram Mobile: @brianmerkelofficial Produced by: Jack Merkel Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer