Send us a text 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. F...
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Send us a text 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. F...
Send us a text 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. F...
Send us a text 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,...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 m...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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,...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text Driving the Story Forward: A Conversation with Jason McDaniel of Bulk Transporter Magazine Episode Description: 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 efficientl...
Send us a text 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 thri...
Send us a text Today we pick up from last nights podcast Increasing Heakthspan!! The difference is the decision you make today. Support the show Contact our Team at: email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 flawle...
Send us a text 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! Watch on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tyhMTpJTkeE?si=qoVjxzWLABl-6YLt Support the show Contact our Team at: emai...
Send us a text 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. Support the show Co...
Send us a text “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 pr...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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. ...
Send us a text 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. F...
