Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl

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On Christmas morning, we pause the miles and turn our attention to what matters most, faith, family, and gratitude. This special Beyond The Truck episode is a heartfelt thank-you to every professional driver and every family that stands behind them. Whether you’re home watching the kids light up as gifts are opened, or you’re on-duty today keeping America supplied, you are seen, valued, and appreciated. We honor the drivers, the medical professionals, the first responders, and every essential worker carrying the load so others can celebrate in peace. This is a remi...

Duration: 00:11:15

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Midnight is the daily reset, your 86,400 seconds reload. The question is simple: did you execute today or did you let today execute you?

In this follow-up to The Power of One Day, we run a midnight audit: Did you champion the day? Did you deliver one act of kindness? Did you make one disciplined decision that moves your legacy forward? If yes—document it, celebrate it, and compound it. If not no shame, but full accountability: why not, and what are you waiting for?

Because to...

Duration: 00:11:19

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One day you’re born. One day you live. One day you die. And one day, by God’s grace, you transcend into Heaven. That means today isn’t “just another day”—today is the most important day you’ll ever manage.

In this episode, we break down the truth that victory isn’t built in years—it’s built in one day at a time. Today creates tomorrow. Today creates forever. And today is made of 86,400 seconds—so don’t let one second, one comment, one setback, or...

Duration: 00:12:02

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In this episode, we talk about legacy like a family chain—links handed down through generations. Some links are strong: faith, work ethic, resilience. Some links are liabilities: obesity, heart disease, diabetes, addiction, anger, isolation. The mission today is simple and high impact: identify what’s been passed down, keep what builds you, and break what destroys you, so your children and grandchildren don’t inherit battles you could’ve ended. Using trucking language, load securement, anchor chains, pre-trip inspections, and staying centered in the lane—we lay out practical...

Duration: 00:14:38

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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we break down what Driver Grand Champions consistently have in common, how they think, how they execute safety, how they carry passion for the industry, and how they protect their mindset under pressure. This isn’t about talent. It’s about a repeatable operating system: disciplined decisions, controlled emotions, and professional standards that show up every mile on the road, at home, and in your health. You’ll walk away with a Champion Checklist you can implement today: pre-trip your mindset, run your risk scan, keep two ha...

Duration: 00:19:57

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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with Mark Schroyer, the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) 2024–2025 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion, a driver whose career is the definition of elite execution. 

Mark has 45 years behind the wheel and more than 3.4 million accident-free miles, built through non-negotiable standards, consistent discipline, and a “do it right every time” mindset.  This isn’t luck. This is process. This is professionalism. This is what “superhuman” looks like in the real world: doing the basics at a world-class level for decades. <...

Duration: 01:15:47

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Today we just pause so see where we are at and do a self checkin! Nothing fancy but a quick self reflection to see this we are staying aligned. Many times we let the noise take over and derail us. Today just making sure we on back on the rails and on track with ourselves. What is wired together fires togther - keep firing forward!! 

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Duration: 00:08:32

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The world, through their eyes, looks different.

It looks like long hours, tight schedules, and constant pressure to perform without margin for error.
 It looks like sacrifice—missed moments, quiet cabs, and responsibility that doesn’t clock out.
 It looks like pride in doing hard work that keeps families, companies, and this country moving—often without recognition.

From their perspective, the road isn’t just pavement.
 It’s provision.
 It’s discipline.
 It’s duty.

And yet, behind that strength, there’s fatigue, isolation, a...

Duration: 00:14:03

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In trucking, you don’t “accidentally” stay centered in the lane you make hundreds of micro-corrections every mile. Life works the same way. In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we break down how habits form, why your brain defaults to the familiar, and how repeated choices build “automatic” behaviors, good or bad. 

We connect discipline, consistency, gratitude, and procedure-following to real driver life: pre-trips, trip plans, fuel stops, and staying safe under pressure. You’ll walk away with a simple, driver-proof system to build healthier habits physically, mentally, spiritually, and professionall...

Duration: 00:14:06

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Reset day. Recharge day.
 In this episode of the Beyond the Truck Podcast, Jerry Curl gets back in the saddle and back in your ear with a direct, grounding message for professional drivers and leaders who are ready to refocus and move forward with intention.

This episode challenges you to step out of default living and into deliberate leadership—personally and professionally. Every interaction leaves a mark. Every decision builds culture. Every goal requires standards and commitments to become reality.

You are not “just a driver.” You are...

Duration: 00:13:46

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It’s Monday—and this episode is your reset, your recharge, and your realignment for the week ahead. Jerry Curl steps back into your ear with a focused reminder that progress doesn’t happen by accident; it happens by design.

This episode centers on the truth that the force behind every human action is a goal. Without clear goals—supported by non-negotiable standards and disciplined commitments—we drift, burn out, and settle into default living. You are challenged to pause, assess where you are, and intentionally decide where you want your life, heal...

Duration: 00:05:48

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This episode is about closing the week with purpose and entering the weekend with intention. To every professional driver listening—thank you. Thank you for the discipline you showed, the miles you ran, and the commitment you made to yourself and your family this past week.

The weekend is not an escape. It’s a reset. It’s your opportunity to recharge mentally, physically, and spiritually—so you can prepare to champion the week ahead. Be present where your feet are planted. Reconnect with yourself. Reconnect with your family. Build the environm...

Duration: 00:12:05

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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we take a strategic pause to reinforce one of the most critical pillars in any high-performance culture, shared strength. Not the kind that comes from individual heroics, but the kind that is forged when a team chooses to rise together.

Great teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional behaviors, belief, accountability, challenge, support, patience, and kindness. Every championship culture is anchored in people who refuse to let one another fall behind.

Today, we unpack what...

Duration: 00:13:00

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In today’s episode of Beyond the Truck, we break down the roadmap to emotional strength and emotional intelligence, critical competencies for every professional driver navigating long hours, isolation, stress, and the responsibility of moving America forward. We connect the dots between self-awareness, self-management, and healthier decision-making on and off the road. This conversation is engineered to give you practical, high-impact tools to stabilize your mindset, protect your well-being, and elevate your personal and professional performance.

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Duration: 00:11:08

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This powerful 60-minute reflection episode invites listeners into a rare, honest, one-on-one conversation about where they stand, who they promised they would become this year, and how they want to step into the new year ahead. It is a guided self-assessment built for professional drivers and high-performance individuals who want to operate with stronger clarity, sharper discipline, and renewed purpose.

Through deep reflection, accountability, and belief-driven encouragement, this episode helps every listener identify wins, weaknesses, and opportunities—and reminds them that transformation isn’t defined by a calendar but by how they...

Duration: 00:14:21

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As the year winds down and a new season approaches, this intimate episode invites professional drivers—and anyone pushing toward a better version of themselves—to slow down, breathe, and take true inventory of where they stand. No noise. No pressure. No deadlines. Just honest reflection.

This is a one-on-one conversation—a reset moment designed to bring clarity, conviction, and alignment as you step into the year ahead. We look back at the promises you made to yourself, where you expected to be by now, and what you intended to “gift” yourself a...

Duration: 00:07:38

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In today’s economic climate, the transportation industry is facing headwinds that none of us asked for. Freight is soft, companies are tightening budgets, and too many professional drivers are finding themselves sidelined, uncertain, or navigating the unknown. This episode is dedicated to you—the men and women who keep America moving and who continue to rise with grit, faith, and professionalism even when the road gets steep.

This conversation cuts through the noise, literally. We challenge you to turn off the negativity, shut down the chatter, silence the fear-mongering, and recl...

Duration: 00:09:33

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This episode brings professional drivers into a structured, results-driven conversation about closing the week strong and entering the weekend with clarity, discipline, and connection. We explore how intentional self-connection, family connection, and disciplined recovery mindsets drive long-term health span—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Drivers will walk away with a practical framework to reset, recharge, and build the emotional equity needed to champion the week ahead.

THRIVE TO DRIVE!! 

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Duration: 00:14:23

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Even one drink a day, yes, even the “casual” beer, the nightly glass of wine, or the weekend cocktail has measurable consequences on your health, your brain, your metabolic function, and your long-term quality of life. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the newest research revealing that no level of alcohol has been proven safe. We break down the risks that quietly build over time: increased diabetes risk, cardiovascular strain, elevated cancer risk, dementia acceleration, weight gain, sleep disruption, and the erosion of mental clarity essential for professional drivers.

This c...

Duration: 00:21:08

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 In a world overflowing with noise—tariffs, high costs, negativity, headlines designed to drain your energy, today’s conversation brings you back to center. This episode challenges you to pause and take inventory: Where are you right now? Are you anchored in gratitude, or pulled into worry and anxiety? Professional drivers and families across this industry are navigating some of the toughest environments in recent memory, but today we recalibrate. Because tough times don’t last—tough, disciplined, purpose-driven people do.

This session walks you through a simple but powerful mindset shift: tu...

Duration: 00:09:51

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In today’s episode, we break down the strategic framework every high-performing professional—especially professional drivers must operationalize goals, commitments, and standards. Goals give your life direction. Commitments provide the daily disciplines that keep you moving forward. And standards define what you will and will not tolerate from yourself. This episode transforms these concepts into a driver-focused blueprint for safer decisions, stronger health habits, and long-term professional excellence, no matter the mile, the weather, or the season.

THRIVE TO DRIVE!

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Duration: 00:12:47

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Family, welcome back to the Beyond the Truck Podcast, where we help professional drivers operate at peak performance, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Today we’re pulling into a critical topic: calories, grams, labels, and the energy system that keeps your truck moving and your body performing.

If you’ve ever stood in a truck stop aisle, stared at the label on a drink or snack, and thought, “Yeah… I don’t know what any of this means,” then today is your day. You’re not alone. The average person and certainly...

Duration: 00:17:21

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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we walk drivers through the critical discipline of reconnecting with yourself, your self-worth, and the daily behaviors that keep you operating at peak performance on the road and in life. This is a strategic reset designed to move you from intention to execution. We break down the fundamentals of personal health ownership: fueling your body with the right nutrition, investing in consistent movement, stabilizing your emotional health, and rebuilding the internal confidence that keeps you centered in your lane, professionally, personally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

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Duration: 00:12:03

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Professional drivers carry the nation, yet far too many carry a quiet belief that they’re “just a truck driver.” Today’s episode dismantles that lie and replaces it with truth, purpose, and personal value.

In See Yourself as I See You, we walk straight into the heart of self-worth and how it forms, how it gets damaged in this industry, and how drivers can rebuild it with discipline, mindset shifts, and intentional connection. This is a call to every driver on the road to stop shrinking, stop doubting, and step into the...

Duration: 00:13:09

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 Pretending or Participating? This is a hard-hitting, high-accountability conversation tailored for the professional driver who’s committed to moving beyond surface-level effort and stepping into a fully engaged, fully aligned version of themselves—on the road, in their health, in their families, and in their legacy.

This episode challenges drivers to conduct an honest internal audit:

Are you simply pretending you’re doing things right, or are you truly participating in the disciplines that drive professionalism, safety, and long-term wellbeing?

We break d...

Duration: 00:12:09

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This Thanksgiving, we take the wheel and steer directly into what matters most—gratitude, health, purpose, and the people who keep this nation fueled. In this powerful 60-minute holiday episode, we honor the professional drivers who illuminate America’s highways and sustain our nation’s supply chain. We explore how gratitude enhances physical, mental, and spiritual health, and how intentional reflection strengthens resilience across long hours, long miles, and long seasons on the road.

Through leadership insights, evidence-based wellness perspectives, and powerful industry-driven metaphors, we reinforce a clear message: your presence, discip...

Duration: 00:12:46

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 In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Bill Scharf,  a respected industry advocate, and trusted voice in frontline driver wellness. Dr. Scharf brings a decisive message to an industry that often powers through pain: your mental health is not secondary, optional, or “nice to have.” It is a primary driver of your physical performance, your safety, your longevity, and ultimately your health span, both on the road and at home.

Dr. Scharf unpacks the direct correlation between unmanaged stress, isolation, emotional fatigue, and the physical breakdowns that follow. He challenges the long-sta...

Duration: 00:36:46

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This episode explores the science of gratitude as a strategic driver-wellness asset. We unpack evidence-based research—from the American Heart Association, UC Davis, the Greater Good Science Center, and multiple longitudinal clinical studies showing that gratitude lowers stress hormones, improves sleep quality, strengthens cardiovascular health, and enhances emotional resilience. We translate this research into real-world application for professional drivers navigating long hours, isolation, and high operational demand. This is a data-driven, heart-centered conversation designed to help drivers improve their health span, stabilize their mindset, and keep their life centered in the lane.

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Duration: 00:15:37

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This episode reinforces a critical mindset shift for professional drivers: gratitude isn’t a holiday slogan — it’s a strategic asset. When you anchor your life in gratitude, you create abundance. When abundance grows, legacies are built. And legacies lead to impact far greater than the miles we drive or the freight we move. Today, we bring the focus back to the fundamentals: appreciating the small things, reframing setbacks as setups, and choosing to see the road ahead through a clear, empowered lens.

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Duration: 00:14:28

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This Thanksgiving week kickoff delivers a high-impact Monday morning message for the men and women who keep America’s supply chain moving. In this episode, we pause to honor the professional driver community—not only for the miles they run, but for the resilience, commitment, and quiet leadership they demonstrate every single day.

We shift the focus from the freight to the individual behind the wheel, acknowledging the gift of good health and the responsibility to keep pouring into it. With the holiday season ahead, this conversation reinforces the power of smal...

Duration: 00:09:24

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This episode of Beyond the Truck drills down on a core performance principle every professional driver must master: recovery is the gateway to a true reset. In an industry built on long hours, demanding schedules, and constant vigilance, your capacity to perform safely and professionally hinges on your ability to recharge with intention. We break down the operational essentials—quality sleep, strategic hydration, purposeful nutrition, and the discipline of being fully present behind the wheel and at home. When drivers recover with purpose, they reset their physical, mental, and spiritual bandwidth to...

Duration: 00:11:23

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In this powerful episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with Rodolfo Giacoman, Driver Risk Expert and Fatigue Management Leader at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). With over 35 years in the industry, Rodolfo has dedicated his career to one of the most overlooked threats in transportation—fatigue

Rodolfo calls it the “silent killer”—as deadly and invisible as high blood pressure. Fatigue doesn’t just endanger lives; it quietly drains companies, families, and entire communities of safety, performance, and purpose. Together, we explore how fatigue impacts driver alertness long before sle...

Duration: 00:58:04

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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we go deep into one of the greatest operational challenges facing professional drivers today: maintaining strong personal, family, and industry connections in a world without a predictable schedule. Fuel the Bond explores how drivers can create stability in an environment defined by shifting freight, changing hours, long stretches of isolation, and the mental load that comes with carrying America’s economy on your shoulders.

We break down the practical, real-world strategies that help drivers maintain emotional resilience, strengthen family bonds, and build a healthier in...

Duration: 00:16:54

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In today’s episode of the Beyond the Truck Podcast, we explore timeless principles that have guided humanity long before any wellness trend, leadership model, or self-help system emerged. These are the original rules of life—rooted in Scripture—designed to anchor our health, strengthen our discipline, and keep our lives centered in the lane.

Professional drivers face long hours, inconsistent routines, limited food options, and mental fatigue. Yet the Bible has outlined clear, practical guidance for managing the body, the mind, and the spirit with excellence. Today, we unpack...

Duration: 00:11:20

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This week on Beyond the Truck Podcast, we continue our Veterans Week celebration by honoring Navy veteran and professional driver John Pincumbe a man whose life story reflects discipline, dedication, and determination both on and off the road.

John served our country with pride in the U.S. Navy, where he learned the structure, resilience, and purpose that would later steer him toward over 21 years of success behind the wheel. His military discipline laid the foundation for a stellar career in trucking, countless safe miles, and a life centered on family...

Duration: 00:41:58

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In today’s powerful Midday Message on Beyond the Chart Podcast, Jerry Curl steps from behind the mic with a full heart and a message of gratitude. This episode isn’t about numbers, downloads, or charts—it’s about impact. It’s about the men and women—our veterans and professional drivers—who carry the quiet strength of service every mile, every day.

Jerry shares reflections from this week’s conversations with humble heroes who traded the battlefield for the open road. From the brotherhood of the military to the camaraderie of the highway...

Duration: 00:09:00

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Beyond the Truck Podcast, we continue honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation—those who carried their courage from foreign soils to the open road. Today, we are blessed to sit down with Dan McComb, a proud Navy veteran and professional tank truck driver whose story embodies service, sacrifice, and steadfast dedication.

Dan’s dream of becoming a professional driver started long before his first mile—when he was just a young boy standing in the backseat, staring out the window, watching the world roll by. At just 1...

Duration: 00:44:56

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This episode on Beyond the Truck Podcast, we continue to honor our nation’s heroes, the men and women who have served our country and now serve our highways. Today, we welcome Tom nighswonger, an Army veteran whose story is one of resilience, courage, and transformation.

Tom’s journey began in humble, challenging beginnings , a childhood that could have easily defined his path. But instead of letting his past dictate his future, Tom chose discipline, brotherhood, and service. Following in the footsteps of countless family members who served as far back as t...

Duration: 00:37:28

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In this powerful Veterans Week episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with Bruce Jones, a United States Marine veteran whose story defines courage, discipline, and lifelong service. From his days as a Marine sniper and ground troop, jumping from planes and protecting his fellow servicemen in Somalia, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield, to his ongoing mission today — serving on America’s highways, Bruce embodies the true meaning of dedication.

Now, with over 4 million safe miles, Bruce continues to make an impact not just behind the wheel but in classrooms acro...

Duration: 00:36:51

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In this special Beyond the Truck Veterans Week episode, we honor Eric Mihelich, a United States Marine who served eight courageous years on foreign soils, including combat duty defending our nation with honor, discipline, and loyalty. Eric entered the Marines as a young man with no prior experience, choosing the hardest path and persevering through every challenge that came his way.

Today, he carries that same discipline, grit, and sense of service into his professional driving career, ensuring that the goods, fuel, and supplies our country depends on reach their destinations...

Duration: 00:25:17

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Bill McNamee’s story is one of uncommon dedication. He served this nation not once, but twice  both in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. When his military career came to an end, his service didn’t. Bill traded the uniform of battle for the uniform of a professional driver, and he’s been serving America ever since this time, on our nation’s highways.

Bill embodies what it means to be a professional driver: discipline, courage, and purpose. His rig might not have armor plating anymore, but his m...

Duration: 00:37:41

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This Veterans Week, Beyond the Truck proudly honors the men and women who have served our country, both behind the wheel and on the front lines. In this special Veterans Week episode, we celebrate Professional Driver and U.S. Army Veteran Mike Bedwell, who served from 1987 to 1991.

Mike’s story is one of unwavering loyalty, discipline, and dedication—values forged in service and carried proudly into his professional driving career. From protecting our nation on foreign soils to protecting our supply chain on American highways, Mike represents the heart of what it m...

Duration: 00:34:58

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This week on Beyond the Truck, we open Veterans Week with a true American legend  Ron Baird, a 62-year professional driver and proud U.S. Navy veteran. With more than 8 million safe miles behind the wheel, Ron’s journey embodies what it means to serve, both in the Military and on America’s highways.

From protecting our nation’s borders to delivering the essential goods that keep our country moving, Ron’s life is a testament to discipline, humility, and love of country. In this heartfelt episode, Ron opens up about his deep...

Duration: 00:38:31

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This week, Beyond The Truck proudly salutes the men and women who first served our country on foreign soils and now continue to serve every day on our inland roads. Their discipline, dedication, and sacrifice shaped the freedoms we enjoy—and today, those same values fuel the lifeblood of America’s highways.

Join us as we honor Professional Driver’s and countless others who traded military uniforms for the professional driver’s seat. These heroes once protected our borders; now, they protect our way of life—delivering the food we eat, the medici...

Duration: 00:13:34

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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we explore the parallels between the guardrails that keep our rigs safe on the highway and the guardrails that protect our lives off the road.
Every driver knows — those rails are there not to limit you, but to keep you alive, centered, and moving forward. The same goes for life.

We’ll talk about setting boundaries — your personal disciplines — what you’re willing to tolerate, what you’re not, and how those boundaries create space for your best self to thrive. Whether you’...

Duration: 00:16:52

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In this powerful Beyond the Truck episode, Jerry breaks down the real difference between knowing and doing, because knowledge alone won’t save your life, but wisdom will. Every driver knows to stop at a railroad track, to check their mirrors, to eat better, to rest when they’re tired, but wisdom is what makes you actually do it.

Using the acronym WISDOM: Walking In Self-Discipline, Overcoming Mediocrity, Jerry dives deep into how discipline turns information into transformation. He draws parallels between the road...

Duration: 00:13:02

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Driving the Story Forward: A Conversation with Jason McDaniel of Bulk Transporter Magazine

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In this special episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with Jason McDaniel, Editor of Bulk Transporter Magazine a true professional, friend, and advocate for the tank truck and bulk transport industry. Jason has spent years behind the scenes connecting the dots between innovation, leadership, and the professionals who keep this industry moving safely and efficiently.

Through his dedication and journalistic excellence, Jason has...

Duration: 00:39:42

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All right, family — welcome back to Beyond the Truck.
Today, I want to talk about something that’s not just important — it’s critical.
We talk a lot about health… about living long, staying around for our kids and grandkids.
But here’s the truth — it’s not about lifespan, it’s about healthspan.
Because what good is 80 years on earth… if the last 20 are spent barely living?

See, I don’t want to just live long.
 I want to live well.
I want to move, think, love, and...

Duration: 00:16:04

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Today we pick up from last nights podcast Increasing Heakthspan!! The difference is the decision you make today. 

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Duration: 00:05:27

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You may drive for a living, but your life was never meant to stay parked. In this powerful Beyond the Truck episode, Jerry Curl reminds professional drivers that a sedentary career doesn’t have to become a sedentary life. The truck may stop, but your purpose doesn’t.

From tightening your mindset to strengthening your body, this episode explores how to take small, consistent actions that turn long hauls into lifelong health. Learn how to move your mind, fuel your body, and drive your legacy forward, one mile, one decision, one mome...

Duration: 00:13:01

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Ron’s story is one of unwavering discipline, commitment to excellence, and pure love for the road. From serving our nation on foreign soil to serving our economy on America’s highways for 62 years, Ron has carried a level of professionalism that is almost unheard of in any industry.

8 million miles. Not a single accident. Not one ticket. That’s not luck — that’s mastery.

In this episode, we will dive into:

How do you sustain greatness for six decades?What mindset fuels a flawless career behind the wheel?How...

Duration: 00:47:05

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Beyond Truck exists for YOU! Friday is not for slowing down or quitting - it is time to lean in and set yourself up for success. Be with family - restore faith and recharge for next week. Champions are champions everyday not just one day. Thank you for providing us with the essential goods - now do the same for YOU! RESET RECHARGE - REIGNITE!!

LOVE SND APPRECIATE YOU!

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Duration: 00:11:11

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In this 30-minute Beyond the Truck episode, Jerry Curl takes a deep dive into restoring self-worth by removing the lies and labels that have held us back for years. Through real talk, trucking metaphors, and life lessons, this episode helps professional drivers rediscover their value, realign their mindset, and drive toward a healthier, more powerful version of themselves. Because before you can haul for anyone else—you’ve got to restore the driver within.

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Duration: 00:10:42

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Duration: 00:10:40

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“Driving Safety Forward with Bill Reese – CVSA and the Future of Transportation”

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with one of the most respected leaders in transportation safety—Bill Reese of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Bill’s decades of expertise and passion for progress have shaped the way our industry approaches compliance, performance, and professional driver safety.

Together, we dive deep into critical topics that impact every professional driver and fleet across North America:

Trucking industry i...

Duration: 00:43:40

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It’s lunchtime, and before you grab that sandwich or hit the road again, take a pause with Jerry in this midday reset episode. Following up on “4,200 Weeks,” Jerry reminds us that how we spend this hour matters just as much as any other.

In this short reflection, we zoom in on one week, one day, one meal, and one moment — because your future health, happiness, and legacy are being written right now. Every time you make a mindful decision — to eat better, think better, or simply slow down — you’re earning back y...

Duration: 00:06:25

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The average American life lasts just 4,200 weeks. Sounds like a long time—until you start counting backward. In this episode, Jerry takes us deep into the reality of our numbered days and the purpose behind every mile we drive. We often think eternity is forever and tragedy is something that happens to someone else—but both are certain to visit us.

Through the lens of a lifetime on the road, Jerry shares a powerful reflection on how our eternity looks different for each of us. Some will fall short of average, othe...

Duration: 00:21:47

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Have I reminded you lately how important you are? You matter — to your family, to this industry, and to this world. As you roll into this lunch hour, I want you to take a moment to see yourself the way we see you: strong, capable, and worthy of every good thing this life has to offer. Treat yourself with the same respect and care you give to your rig — because your mind and body are the true engines that keep you rolling forward.

In this episode, Jerry Curl brings a mid-day remi...

Duration: 00:07:06

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It’s the weekend — time to slow down, reset, and wash your brain. In this episode of Beyond the Short, we dive into the power of proper rest — what it really means to “brainwash” yourself the healthy way. When you sleep, your brain goes through a cleaning cycle, flushing out the garbage from the week — the stress, the noise, the clutter. But if you cut that cycle short, it’s like stopping the dishwasher before the dishes are clean or forgetting to take the trash all the way to the curb.

Jerry rem...

Duration: 00:06:27

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In this foundational episode, Jerry Curl — founder of Beyond the Truck — opens his heart about the 45-year journey that led to the creation of a movement meant to outlive its founder. Born in the cab, raised by a driver, and refined through decades of leadership and hardship, Jerry shares how this mission was built not for today, but for eternity. Beyond the Truck isn’t just a company — it’s a legacy built to transform driver health, restore pride, and renew purpose across an entire industry. This is the beginning of a revolution for the pr...

Duration: 00:13:16

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Every mile you roll and every meal you choose is shaping your future — one decision at a time. In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we dive deep into the truth that your healthiest life doesn’t start tomorrow — it starts with your next choice today.

From the cab to the kitchen, we’ll explore how small, consistent decisions around food, movement, and connection can transform not only your body, but your mind and spirit. You’ll learn how to fuel your body with the right nutrition for sustained energy, keep your rig —...

Duration: 00:07:51

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In this powerful episode, Fuel the Bond, Jerry Curl reminds us that the strongest fuel in life isn’t what’s in your tank — it’s who’s in your corner. Life is about connection, gratitude, and showing appreciation for the people who’ve helped you keep your rig — and your life — on the road.

Today, Jerry challenges every driver to stop for a moment. Reach out to someone who’s made a difference in your journey. Thank them. Reconnect. Let them know their impact mattered. Because just like fuel powers your truck, gratit...

Duration: 00:07:12

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with a true legend of the tank truck industry Jim Anderson. From his decades of leadership and dedication at Florida Rock, to his lifelong commitment to safety, advocacy, and the professional driver, Jim has left an indelible mark on transportation.

Jerry Curl, host and longtime friend, shares an intimate conversation with his mentor reflecting on the lessons, legacy, and passion that have fueled Jim’s remarkable journey. Even in retirement, Jim continues to...

Duration: 00:56:42

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In this powerful episode of Beyond the Truck, we talk about what it truly means to live with a No Surrender mindset. Life on the road — and life in general — can throw us some long days, tough miles, and unexpected turns. But those moments don’t define who we are — our response to them does.

You are not the mistakes you’ve made, the days you’ve struggled, or the weight you’ve carried. You are the person who chooses to rise again today. Every challenge is an invitation to expand your strength...

Duration: 00:06:51

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Every mile you drive and every decision you make builds the road you’re on. Life isn’t just about where you’ve been — it’s about the choices you make today that determine where you’ll end up tomorrow. In this episode, Jerry Curl dives into the truth that your life is the sum of your choices — the small ones, the tough ones, and the ones that define your future.

From the cab to the kitchen table, the road to a healthier, more purposeful life starts with one thing: choosin...

Duration: 00:12:39

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Every driver knows that if you keep your truck in the wrong gear too long, you’ll burn up the engine. The same is true with your thoughts. Stay stuck in negative thinking — fear, doubt, frustration — and you’ll burn up your energy, your purpose, and your peace.

In this episode of Strength of the Message, we’re putting two hands back on the wheel of the mind. You’ll learn how negative thoughts form, why they grip so tight, and how to shift out of them through awareness, reframing, and gratitude. J...

Duration: 00:13:01

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Midday is the perfect time to pause, check your mirrors, and make sure you’re still centered in your lane — both on the road and in life.

In this Strength of the Message Noon Reset episode, Jerry Curl dives into emotional self-management — the power to steer your emotions instead of letting them steer you. You’ll learn how to respond instead of react, how to name and manage your feelings before they take control, and how to build emotional endurance just like physical endurance behind the wheel.

Whether...

Duration: 00:07:32

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In this powerful episode of Strength of the Message, we dive deep into one of the most important yet least talked about skills a professional driver can ever master: emotional self-management.

Every day, you face 400 emotional experiences from frustration in traffic to pride in a job well done. But how you respond to those emotions determines the quality of your life, your relationships, and your long-term success.

Jerry Curl breaks down what it really means to manage your emotions, do not suppress them, but ...

Duration: 00:17:32