One of our drivers was kidnapped by a scum bag extortionist thief in Charlotte, NC that demanded a $2500 extortion payment in order to be released. We tell that story and answer a lot of questions from the audience.

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Episode 182: Booted, Kidnapped and Extorted

Formerly known as The American Truck Driver Podcast, The Blue Ribbon Podcast is a show about how thrive and survive in the Trucking Industry as an Owner/Operator. Hosted by Larry W. Long and Chris Polk, this podcast will give you all the tools and information you need to become a successful Owner/Operator.

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Larry is off this week. Landstar Heavy Haul BCO Phil Frese will be joining us to talk all things Heavy Haul and Platform. Get your questions ready!

Episode 199: Landstar Heavy Haul and Platform with BCO Phil Frese

Episode 198

Larry had a medical procedure today, so he is at home resting. Justin Martin from Freightwaves will be joining us.

Episode 197: Guest Co-Host Justin Martin

$10,000 for a FUEL FILTER????

We took a truck to a shop this week to diagnose a problem. We were given a $10,000 estimate to replace the turbo and the EGR cooler. We didn't trust the diagnosis so we brought the truck 700 miles back to West Virginia. What did we find? A $35 fuel filter that needed replaced.

Episode 196: How Can Shops be THIS Bad?

There is no escaping hard work to succeed in business. Short cuts don’t work.

Episode 182: Booted, Kidnapped and Extorted

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