This episode is a little bit of a train wreck. We broadcast from the hotel in Hurricane. Chris was sick and fighting to keep his voice. We had some audio issues, but we suffered through. Be patient with us on this one.

Topics covered:

- 1099 vs W2 and the TikTok that sparked controversy

- Will there be a diesel shortage or is it all hype?

- The "alleged" trip to the Bourbon Barn in Naperville, IL with Carl Bonecutter

- What it's like hiring people in 2022

- The possibilities of blockchain and crypto.

- News story about "36-Year-Old Mom of 2 Brings in $144,000 a Year as a Professional Truck Driver"

- People with their own authority contacting us about suspending it

- No Christmas freight bump?