3 Fat Truckers

It’s Halloween, and the Three Fat Truckers are pulling up the real scares — not costumes, not candy, but the moments on the road that still give us chills. Near-misses, ghost trucks in the fog, that one exit we still don’t talk about at dinner. Grab a snack, dim the lights, and ride along for the stories that made even three fat truckers sweat. If you’ve ever had a close call behind the wheel, dro...

“Your brain sees the wreck before your eyes do. Three Fat Truckers talk about driver intuition — that gut-level warning no dashboard light ever gives you. Dave, Bill, and Steve share the times instinct kept them alive, the times they talked themselves out of it, and why the best truckers on the road aren’t the ones with the newest tech. They’re the ones who’ve learned to listen to the voice that s...

This week the Three Fat Truckers ditch the interstates for the roads they actually love — old US highways, forgotten four-lanes, and two-lane country blacktop where the only thing chasing you is a tractor. Traffic's brutal, the idiots are everywhere, and sometimes the best medicine isn't a faster route, it's a slower one. Pull up a chair, crack a window, and come ride along for some go...

“When your truck breaks down, you don’t get to go home. You grab a spare off the lot — what we call lot rot — and suddenly you’re driving someone else’s rig, sleeping in someone else’s bunk, and living out of a slip seat. Today we talk about what it’s really like when the truck quits and the spare becomes your life. If you’ve ever been stuck on the lot waiting for a truck, this one’s for you Link...

“Back in the 60s and 70s, the interstate was lined with legendary truck stops — the Union 76s, the mom-and-pop independents, the places every driver knew by name. Now most of them are gone, and what’s left is mostly Pilot, Love’s, and TA. We dig into what happened to the old giants, who bought them out, and which ones are still standing. If you remember the golden age of truck stops, this one’s fo...

This week on Three Fat Truckers, we’re talking about the price of gasoline — and why everyone’s hair is on fire over four bucks a gallon when the stuff we actually drink costs way more. We break down the real cost per gallon of coffee, energy drinks, bottled water, and even printer ink, and compare it all to what you’re paying at the pump. Spoiler: gasoline might be the cheapest thing you buy all...

We settle the great debate — hot dogs versus sausages, and whether a hot dog is even a sausage. Then we switch gears to honor the people who keep everything moving, with a look at Driver Appreciation Week and why it matters more than most folks realize. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We break down why drivers still refuse to move over for emergency vehicles, the laws that should stop it, and the common courtesy we need to beat into truckers' heads — because it applies to all stopped vehicles, not just the flashing ones. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FMCSA is testing a Split Duty Period rule that would let drivers pause the 14-hour clock for up to three hours of non-driving time. It's not law yet — just a pilot, with a few small paid trials already run. We walk through what the test covers, when it might actually take effect, and what it could mean for your schedule if it sticks. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

The guy who got smacked in the head by a chain binder, needed 20 stitches, and decided to fix the whole industry. Justin Clein, founder of Universal Restraint Systems, joins us live to tell the story behind the Bulldog Binder and why traditional binders are more dangerous than most truckers realize. You don’t want to miss this one. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

This episode is mainly a patchwork of audio from several videos taken while at the 2026 Harvester Homecoming Festival at International Park, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us for the International Harvester Homecoming August 7/8 at the historic main factory In Fort Wayne! We're celebrating the legacy of trucks, Scouts, and iconic vehicles built here since the 1930s. Tour the grounds, and see these tower machines up close! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A semi driver tried to skip the I-75 weigh scale in Michigan, but troopers caught him with marijuana and nearly 350K in cash anyway. Bypass the Scale, Cost You Jail, Weed, and cash!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Fat Truckers (or fluffy truckers as I call them) for the delicious FREE breakfast this morning for all the Drivers at the Kosciusko County Fair Show & Shine! You guys are the best and love getting back to Drivers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five states — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee — are launching Operation Southern Slowdown from July 13th through the 19th. Hundreds of police agencies are hitting the roads hard, looking for speeders, aggressive drivers, and distracted folks. Last year they issued over fifty-three thousand citations. If you're driving down south, slow down — the blue lights will be out...

“The Three Fat Truckers roll into Goshen for the Blessing of the Truck! We sat down with the organizer, talked with the drivers, and got up close with some of the most beautiful working rigs around. Come feel the power of the blessings!” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us as we dive into Kenworth’s beautiful red, white, and blue T680 that lit up downtown Chillicothe for the city’s 250th anniversary celebration! This patriotic truck, modeled after the classic 1990s T600 design, was the star of the parade. We’re breaking down the event, the truck details, and why this was such a big moment for the trucking community. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

After hitting pandemic highs and then dropping to recent lows, freight rates are finally climbing back up. We’re breaking down what’s driving the increase and what it means for truckers this year. We also talked a little about CB radios, and the "Can Opener" low bridge in Louisville, KY. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

I-65 is closed through July 31st, so truckers are blowing off the detour and driving straight into Louisville’s infamous 11’8” “Can Opener” bridge. It’s already wrecked several semis by peeling their roofs clean off. Even 30+ warning signs aren’t stopping them. Link to Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we get into five legendary truck stop restaurants that fed drivers for decades have closed in the last two years. We also get into 25 meals we remember from those days that have gone by the wayside. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we get into the recent DOT break enforcement Blitz! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three Fat Truckers roll up to the Freedom Truck Museum, chatting with the semi drivers and cast about life on the highway. The boys visit Freedom Truck Museum and get the inside scoop from the operators on what it really takes to run the highway. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talking about a hot shot truck going across Indiana toll road at 99 mph and our weekly wrap up more weeks on the road Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three Fat Truckers sit down with UK steel coil hauler Mark Wells to compare hauling steel in Britain versus the States. Truck sizes, load securement, crazy roads, and the wild differences that’ll blow your mind. Don’t miss it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey everyone, on today's episode we're diving into Georgia's massive truck-only lane project on I-75. It's a 41-mile stretch of brand-new barrier-separated lanes that trucks have to use, while cars stay in the regular lanes. We'll break down where it runs, how it works, why they're doing it, and what it means for drivers, safety, and traffic. Stick around! Link To Full Show...