In Episode 115: Charged at in the Dark, Brian and Shipper are joined by Matt, a grizzled veteran of over 27 years! Matt seemingly had no choice but to join the trucking army, since his father and both grandfathers were also in the industry. From a "ghostly visit" to "something" charging him in the dark of night, Matt has many stories to share! Watch out, buckle up, and enjoy the show!



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BACK IT UP | 115: Charged at in the Dark

Brian Merkel and Brian Shipper host conversations with people that drive for a living as they share their wild and crazy experiences from the road. Becoming stranded, bad storms, weird hitchhikers, saving someone from an accident, seeing UFOs, and so much more! If you've experienced it, Brian and Shipper want to talk about it!

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In Episode 99: Straight From The Pitt | Jake, Brian and Tony are joined in-studio by Jake, Tony's former co-worker. Jake talks all about his time working at Pitt-Ohio, including how he worked his way from a dock worker into being a licensed driver. Truck driving seems to run through his veins, as both Jake's dad and grandfather were truckers too. The guys also chatted about their thoughts on what it's like delivering to customers, how weather can effect the job, and if automation could ever actually replace the whole industry. So buckle up and get ready for another trip to the Pitt!



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BACK IT UP | 99: Straight From The Pitt | Jake

In this week's episode, Brian and Brian are joined by Kyle to finish up the multitude of stories he has. He recounts his epic drive across Canada and his family's historical ties to the Alcan Highway. They swap tales of Canadian bacon, Oregon coast road trips, and quirky trucking escapades, including navigating border bureaucracies and military bases. The trio also debate trucking regulations and voting ID laws, weaving in humor and personal anecdotes throughout the engaging discussion.



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207: Blizzards and Lot Lizards | Pt. 2

In Episode 32: I Almost Died, guest Ken, a driver for many years, joins the show to talk about his travels all over the United States. As would be the case with traveling across the country, he has seen some incredible, intense, and unimaginable sights. He recounts a time he was involved in a near-fatal accident, road oddities including an exploding meteor, and even his opportunity to purchase some "commercial love." Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!



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BACK IT UP | 32: I Almost Died

In this week's episode, the guys are joined by a returning guest Kyle, from episode 

204: Giant Load Chaos, to share several stories from his trucking experiences. He talks about almost hitting a herd of caribou and the misunderstanding that led to his company thinking he had rolled over. He also discusses the challenges of driving in snowy conditions and encountering avalanches. Kyle also mentions his appearance on the show 'Highway Through Hell.' The guys then share various stories from their trucking careers, including encounters with aggressive drivers, encounters with lot lizards, navigating challenging routes, and dealing with extreme weather. This is Part 1 of 2. So sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride!



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207: Blizzards and Lot Lizards Pt. 1

In episode 140: Who Wants to Drive In Snow?!; Brian and Shipper are joined, in studio, by returning guest, Daryl from episode 110! This show was BY FAR the longest episode we have ever recorded. So long, in fact, that we ended up splitting this show into two parts, that of which will air next week. This was a wild one with topics ranging from "why anyone would want to live in cold climates" to electric vehicles, and the like. As was the case last time Daryl was on, this episode is a banger. He has a lot to share, and we gave him all the time he wanted. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!



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