Talkin' Shop

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Trucker Tim where he shares the full story of how he built his YouTube career from starting as a driver to where he is today, how he deals with hate on social media and his recent struggles with the DVSA.

Thanks to Tim for coming on the podcast!

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Trucker Tim:
https://www.youtube.com/@TruckerTim
https://www.instagram.com/trucker__tim/
https://www.tiktok.com/@trucker__tim

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by our first-ever Talkin' Shop guest, Russell aka TRUCK TECH UK, where we catch up one year later to reflect on what his first year has been like starting his own business after having left the DAF main dealer as a master tech. We also discuss how he makes YouTube videos, his plans for the future of his business and the potential dip in the standards of main dealer technicians.

Thanks to Russell for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

TruckTechUK:
https://www.youtube.com/@TRUCKTECHUK
https://www.instagram.com/trucktechuk/
https://www.trucktechuk.com/

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https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke to talk all things trucking, running a business and how he got to where he is today!

Thanks to Sandy for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke:
https://www.instagram.com/flat_out_flat_broke_sandy_/
https://www.youtube.com/@Sandy-Flat-Out-Flat-Broke/

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To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Pete White of Whites Transport Services and SellMyTruck, where he shares what it's like to run a haulage firm and the challenges new business owners face, what it's like driving in Europe and why he started his business, SellMyTruck.

Thanks to Pete for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Pete White:
https://www.facebook.com/WhitesTransportServices
https://www.sellmytruck.online/

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To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X

Follow us on social media:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/
https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Cranebrain (Connor) to talk about all these things cranes including how he got into the industry and his advice to youngsters.

Thanks to Connor for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Cranebrain:
https://www.instagram.com/cranebrain1/
https://www.youtube.com/@Cranebrain

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To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X

Follow us on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnostics
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/
https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/
https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this chaotic episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Bignath and Truckershaun! Filled with constant laughs, the pair share with us some crazy stories of life on the road, how they met and... the future of trucking (or maybe not)! 😂

Thanks to Nath and Shaun for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Bignath (Nathan Rimmington):
https://www.instagram.com/big_nath_at_city/
https://www.tiktok.com/@towdnathcity

Truckershaun:
https://www.instagram.com/truckershaun/
https://www.tiktok.com/@truckershaun8

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To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X

Follow us on social media:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Professional Struggler - Chris Allen to talk about how he started making videos, why he shows the real-life struggles of being a mechanic and making a living from YouTube.

Thanks to Chris for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Chris Allen - Professional Struggler:
https://www.youtube.com/@Professional-struggler
https://www.facebook.com/professionalstruggler/
https://www.professional-struggler.com/

To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X

Follow us on social media:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

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Eclipse are the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of the Jaltest multi-brand diagnostic tool to cover Trucks, Trailers, Bus/Coach, Agriculture/Plant, Material Handling, Cars and Marine.

With Eclipse, you're not just buying a diagnostic product, you're getting the complete package - a partnership, where we are here to help you get your vehicles back on the road.

We understand that our customers daily depend on our technical support service to provide them with immediate answers and on-demand assistance when they need it most.

Our mission is straightforward: to provide the best diagnostic tool available and the best support.

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Ben Towers who shares with us what it's really like working as a heavy diesel mechanic on a gold mine in West Africa, and having to fix gigantic mining machinery. Along with some crazy stories about what life is like out there and how he envisages the future of machinery using hydrogen fuel.

Thanks to Ben Towers for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Ben Towers:
https://www.tiktok.com/@narcissistmanifesto

Isa Minelife:
https://www.tiktok.com/@isa_minelife

To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X

Follow us on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnostics
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https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/
https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by HGV driver, content creator and business owner, David Crossley. David has us in stitches through the entire thing, talking about his life and what it was like growing up in France as a child, while sharing some stories of driving in Europe and now where he's at with his business, DC European, including his plans for the future. Stick around till the end – it'll be worth it, we promise!

Thanks to David for coming on the podcast!

David Crossley:
https://www.instagram.com/david.cr127/
https://www.tiktok.com/@david.cr126
https://www.youtube.com/@dceuropean

To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/

In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by industry power couple and social media influencer duo, Jodi (Pinktrucker90) and Jack (Captain Jack Spanners) to talk about how they maintain such a strong relationship, working together and their plans for the future.

Jodi shares with us the story of why she left her job and much-loved pink truck at JMS, whilst Jack talks about his background growing up in Coventry and why he believes being a mechanic saved him from what might've otherwise been a life of crime. It's an interesting one so stick around till the end!

Thanks to Jack and Jodi for coming on the podcast!

If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

Jodi (Pinktrucker90):
https://www.instagram.com/pinktrucker90/
https://www.tiktok.com/@pinktrucker9

Captain Jack Spanners:
https://www.instagram.com/captainjackspanners/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jackspanners

To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X

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https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcast

If you're interested in more information or require an on-site demonstration from Eclipse, please visit our website and get in touch:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/

Take a look at the Eclipse E-Shop for cables, Ad Blue cleaning kits and more:
https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/eshop/