3 Fat Truckers

In this episode of the 3 Fat Truckers Podcast, we navigate through a rollercoaster of events. After battling some exhausting audio issues, we dive into a gripping video featuring Texas authorities pulling over a Freightliner that was smuggling 23 illegal immigrants. This shocking incident raises important questions about safety and responsibility on the road. We also take a moment to showcase a he...

Crazy cargo tales: twenty-three illegals jammed in a Freightliner, contrasted with a Kenworth hauling Washington’s massive Christmas tree to the Capitol—delivered safe by a Swift driver! No wrecks, just wow. More on the show! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week’s trucking news includes intensified enforcement of regulations, particularly regarding non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), and ongoing efforts by carriers to improve efficiency through AI technology. Additionally, news highlights include a recall of International trucks, industry concerns about cross-border logistics, and the impact of economic factors on job markets and...

This week - Dolly Parton is teaming up with The Tennessean to add her branding to the truckstop. We get into some of Dave's birthday comedy. Dave also talks about the Canadian that ran him off the road causing significant damage to his tractor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, among other things, we get into some legislation in Illinois set to raise toll rates.  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 announcement that Indiana has arrested over 140 drivers during an immigration blitz 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 unfortunate crash involving an undocumented driver in Southern California. Foodie Corner, and so much more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More companies file chapter 11, An explosion at a Tennessee ammo plant, and favorite vacations. All this and so much more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're all about the Annual ATHS Pioneer trucking celebration. That and way more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we get into some more of the "crack down" on non-english speaking commercial vehicle drivers on American roads. That and way more! Oh and there's a bit of bonus stuff at the end of the outro. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we get into some new rules, passed down by the secretary of transportation. Being able to speaky Engy has never been so important! That and the usual banter and foolishness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's "Driver Appreciation Week" in the Trucking industry, thought many drivers would never know it because they spend most of their time on the road. We get into that a bit. That and way more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wawa, Old Truck Stops in England, and Breakfast Specials. All of this and Way more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're joined by Gina McDonald from Massage Experience of Fort Wayne. She tells us all about her experience with Dave at his recent appointment. We then move on to talk about the recent crash down in Florida involving an undocumented driver who received his CDL by less than appropriate means. We get into "Foodie Corner" with Steve. All of this and way more! Link To Full Show N...

We spend some time this week talking about the wonderful time we had at the 2025 West Virginia truck show. Food is on the agenda this week as well - most notably, biscuits. We get into an article about a stolen load in Pennsylvania. All of this an way more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we were honored to be a part of the International Harvester Homecoming at the old plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We had a great time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We get into a story from CDL Life about a fatal accident in South Carolina. We've got "3 Headlines - 1 True 2 False" We talk food! All of this and way more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Boy when I tell you we phoned this one in... But any way, we got into an article about a lawsuit with Werner. Steve has one of his "pick the true headline" bits. We get into some stuff we do to stay cool when it gets unusually hot. All of this and so much more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we get into an article about a rest area on the Oklahoma turnpike being rebuilt. Steve gets into pets on the road, all of this and so much more. Link To Full Show Notes Link To Truck Show Schedule Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is an audio only adaptation of the video recorded during the 2025 Blessing Of The Trucks annual truck show at the Elkhart County Fair Ground in Goshen Indiana. We had a blast talking with lots of people. It may be worth following the link below to the YouTube video to watch the rather long, chaotic recording. It also may be worth mentioning some extra audio processing went into the audio only...

We get into an article about I40 getting washed out yet again at the Tennessee/North Carolina line. Steve and Maleah reflect on the recent benefit truck show they attended in Georgia. We announce the up-coming "Blessing of The Trucks" show in Goshen, Indiana. All of this and so much more! Full Show Notes Here Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

Just Dave and Bill this week as Dave and Maleah are on assignment in Georgia. We get into an article about overcapacity. We do the usual talk about the old days!  Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week it's about all the truck stop restrooms. The good, the bad, the ugly. We get into an article about a container driver pulling away with a forklift driver still in the back. All of this and so much more. Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we get into an article and video about a load in Oklahoma weighing in at over a million pounds. Steve reminisces about technology and how it's impacted the daily life of drivers living on the road. All of this and so much more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've got some traffic cam footage of a notorious "runaway truck" ramp in Tennessee. Steve's got one of his "pick the true story" bits for us to take in. You'll love the EGGsamples he gives. All of this and way more! Link To Full Show Notes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy