The Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, hosted by Tony, was born to recreate something amazing he thinks we’ve lost, Channel 19. Tony grew up in trucking and started driving himself in the mid 1990s. The 1990s were sunset of an era, the era before the internet and cell phones took over. Channel 19 thrived in that time between the 1970s and 1990s and created an experience like no other for truck drivers. Truckers were actually more connected then to each other, than to most anything else in our lives. And it was a helluva lot of fun. Truckers are a hilarious diversity of characters that is truly representative of every group in America. And yes we bickered and insulted and not all of it was great, but it was something special and we miss it. Come join the community, listen to others stories on the podcast, share your stories with us and the audience. Channel 19 on the CB is pretty much gone, but the Channel 19 Experience can live on as a community.
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The Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, hosted by Tony, was born to recreate something amazing he thinks we’ve lost, Channel 19. Tony grew up in trucking and started driving himself in the mid 1990s. The 1990s were sunset of an era, the era before the internet and cell phones took over. Channel 19 thrived in that time between the 1970s and 1990s and created an experience like no other for truck drivers. Truckers were actually more connected then to each other, than to most anything else in our lives. And it was a helluva lot of fun. Truckers are a hilarious diversity of characters that is truly representative of every group in America. And yes we bickered and insulted and not all of it was great, but it was something special and we miss it. Come join the community, listen to others stories on the podcast, share your stories with us and the audience. Channel 19 on the CB is pretty much gone, but the Channel 19 Experience can live on as a community.
S1E24 - Buckle Up Buttercup: Math, Mayhem & the Bayou - Also Interview with Barry Trahan
Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast
1 hour 25 minutes 5 seconds
3 months ago
S1E24 - Buckle Up Buttercup: Math, Mayhem & the Bayou - Also Interview with Barry Trahan
Featuring: Barry Trahan, Load Calculator Breakdown, Autonomous Freight, and Hard Lessons from Recent Carrier Closures
In this jam-packed episode of the Channel 19 Experience, we hit the brakes and check the books. From three big-name carrier shutdowns to a forgotten Stephen King flick that feels eerily relevant — this week, we’re talking about the math, the margins, and the mayhem shaping today’s freight world.
Whether you're leased on, running your own authority, or just watching the market shake, this one’s for you. Stick around as we close with a spotlight on the Louisiana Truck Show with Executive Director Barry Trahan. He shares firsthand experiences and the impact of the show on the trucking community. Get ready to rev your engines and tune in for another informative and engaging episode!
04:17 Quotes of the Week05:46 Bulletin Board - 3 More Trucking Closures10:45 Pretrip - "Trucks" Movie Review15:48 Money Line - Know Your Number, Know Your Business31:54 Interview - Barry Trahan, Executive Director of Louisiana Truck Shows01:20:51 Post Trip
🔗 Mentioned Resources & Tools:
📦 Barry Trahan’s Louisiana Truck Showhttps://www.louisianatruckshows.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LouisianaTruckShow
📊 Truck Business Network (Gary Buchs)https://www.facebook.com/groups/TruckBusinessNetwork
📉 Free Load-Based P&L Calculator:👉 Request via email: inbox@channel19experience.com
📘 OOIDA Cost of Operations Calculator:https://www.ooida.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/OOIDA-Cost-Per-Mile-Calculator.xlsx
🛢️ Fuel Price Checkers:
https://www.dieselboss.com/diesel-prices.htm
https://www.promiles.com/ifta/fuelprice/
📺 Watch "Trucks" (1997) on Amazon Prime:https://amzn.to/4lg6Xd1
🤝 Friends of the Show & Sponsors:
🔧 Trans Carolina Permitshttps://www.transcarolinapermits.com
💸 Superior Trucking Payroll Service (Mike Ritzema)https://www.truckingpayroll.com
🚛 TrueTMShttps://truetms.com
👩✈️ Trucker's Wealthhttps:truckers-wealth.com
📬 Contact & CommunityHave a question, feedback, or want a copy of the calculator?Email: inbox@channel19experience.comOr visit: https://channel19experience.com
Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast
The Channel 19 Experience Trucker Podcast, hosted by Tony, was born to recreate something amazing he thinks we’ve lost, Channel 19. Tony grew up in trucking and started driving himself in the mid 1990s. The 1990s were sunset of an era, the era before the internet and cell phones took over. Channel 19 thrived in that time between the 1970s and 1990s and created an experience like no other for truck drivers. Truckers were actually more connected then to each other, than to most anything else in our lives. And it was a helluva lot of fun. Truckers are a hilarious diversity of characters that is truly representative of every group in America. And yes we bickered and insulted and not all of it was great, but it was something special and we miss it. Come join the community, listen to others stories on the podcast, share your stories with us and the audience. Channel 19 on the CB is pretty much gone, but the Channel 19 Experience can live on as a community.
