Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl

Send us Fan Mail Professional driving takes more than skill behind the wheel—it takes strength of mind and heart. On today’s episode of Strength of the Message , we talk about guarding yourself against the negativity that tries to creep in during long hours, stressful conditions, and the isolation of the road. Just like you keep your truck between the white lines, you’ve got to keep your life betw...

Send us Fan Mail 🚛 Gainers vs. Drainers: The Road Mindset for Truck Drivers Gainers are the people (and mindsets) that fuel your journey: They bring positivity , focus , and solutions . They help you stay motivated , resilient , and engaged . They’re the ones who make the cab feel lighter, even when the load is heavy. Drainers , on the other hand: Pull the air out of the room with negativity , an...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look to carry on the momentum with appreciating all Professional Drivers! Driver Appreciation and gratitude isn’t marked on the calendar, it is engrained in every day, every life and every action! We continue to love and appreciate you all!   Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for your dedication and hard work every day, every mile and every shipment!  Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

Send us Fan Mail Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Strength of the Message Podcast. Today is a very special episode, because this week is Professional Drivers Appreciation Week. This is the week where America pauses—at least for a moment—to recognize the men and women who keep our shelves stocked, our families fed, our hospitals supplied, our communities connected. But here’s the truth: on...

Send us Fan Mail As Drivers Appreciation Week comes to a close, this episode isn’t about an ending—it’s about a beginning. Today we recap the week, honor the sacrifices, and remind every professional driver that gratitude doesn’t expire after seven days on a calendar. This is a message that lasts forever: you will not be forgotten, you will always be remembered, and you will forever be appreciated...

Send us Fan Mail From fuel to essential goods, tank trucks play a vital role in the strength of our economy. But beyond the freight, it’s the dedication, loyalty, and resilience of tank truck drivers that set them apart. These men and women are often called the Navy SEALs and Blue Angels of the transportation industry—operating with unmatched precision, professionalism, and pride. In this powerful...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re pulling into the lot with full hearts and empty stomachs — ready to serve up gratitude alongside lunch. In this special midday episode, we celebrate the hardworking drivers who keep our wheels turning and our communities connected. Whether you're parked at a terminal, grabbing a bite on the road, or tuning in from the cab, this episode is a moment to pause and re...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the highway — the truck drivers who keep America moving. From sunrise to sunset, through storms and solitude, these professionals carry more than freight; they carry the weight of responsibility, resilience, and pride. We’ll hear real stories from the road — tales of grit, grace, and grit again. Whether it’s a...

Send us Fan Mail Midday on the road can feel heavy—traffic jams, deadlines, hunger, and fatigue. But today, we’re pausing to refuel not just our trucks, but our spirits. Gratitude is the fuel that shifts your whole mindset. When you slow down for just a moment at lunch to count the blessings around you—your health, your family, the miles you’ve already conquered—you discover something powerful: yo...

Send us Fan Mail Behind every professional driver is a deeper why —a purpose that fuels every mile, every delivery, and every decision. In this special episode honoring Driver Appreciation Week , we shine a spotlight on the men and women who keep our nation moving. From serving their families to supporting their communities and powering the heartbeat of our economy, professional drivers embody ser...

Send us Fan Mail Driven to Deliver —where we celebrate the heartbeat of America’s highways: our professional drivers. Today, we honor the unwavering dedication of those who show up mile after mile, year after year. This isn’t just about time behind the wheel—it’s about consistency, reliability, and pride in delivering safely, every single time. Trucks don’t move America— drivers do . From the good...

Send us Fan Mail  Today we kick off Drivers Appreciation Week with gratitude. Every mile driven is a mile of sacrifice, service, and unseen dedication. We’ll reflect on the ways professional drivers keep shelves stocked, families fed, and the economy rolling, often at the expense of their own time at home. Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

Send us Fan Mail It is simple where you at and what are you doing? Don't waste the day!!  Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

Send us Fan Mail It’s Friday night. For most people, this is the time to slow down, to coast into the weekend. But not for professional drivers. You don’t just clock in and clock out—you finish what you start. Tonight, we’re going to talk about finishing the week with the same focus and fire you started with on Monday morning. Because the way you finish determines the way you start again. Whether...

Send us Fan Mail “Professional drivers, welcome back to the Strength of the Message Podcast . It’s Friday, it’s the lunch hour, and today we’re not just filling our tanks—we’re fueling our lives. You’ve got a choice: are you going to be the anchor that holds you in place, or the wind in your sail that carries you forward? Let’s make today about fueling with purpose—body, mind, and spirit.”  Lunch...

Send us Fan Mail Anchor or the Wind: Steering Your Health on the Road In this episode of the Strength of the Message podcast, we invite professional drivers to reflect on one question: are you being the anchor that holds you down, or the wind that carries you forward? Trucking demands long hours, hard miles, and countless challenges—but your health, mindset, and gratitude determine whether you’re...

Send us Fan Mail This Thursday, as you pull over for your lunch break, we’re taking a 20-minute deep dive into how emotional intelligence shapes not just your decisions on the road, but what goes on your plate. Just as you fuel your truck with the right diesel, your body and mind need the right fuel to keep you steady for the miles ahead. In this episode of Strength of the Message , we’ll connect...

Send us Fan Mail Every driver knows how to handle 80,000 pounds of steel down the highway—but how well do you handle your own emotions? In this episode of Strength of the Message, we dig into the difference between IQ (your intelligence quotient) and EQ (your emotional intelligence). IQ might help you pass a test, but EQ determines how you manage stress in traffic, resolve conflict with dispatch,...

Send us Fan Mail Tuesdays can feel like just another grind in the week—another load, another deadline, another long stretch of road. But this Thriving Tuesday is about more than surviving the miles. It’s about rising above them with focus, discipline, and purpose. In this episode of the Strength of the Message Podcast , Jerry Curl equips professional drivers with practical habits to fuel your body...

Send us Fan Mail Professional drivers face long miles, long hours, and challenges that can drain energy, motivation, and health. Too often, the mindset becomes survival: just get through the day, the run, the load. But you weren’t built just to survive—you were built to thrive. In this episode of the Strength of the Message Podcast , Jerry Curl unpacks how to shift from survival mode to thriving m...

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Send us Fan Mail Professional drivers, every mile you roll is another chance to measure your progress—not against the driver in the next lane, but against the driver you were yesterday. Too many of us fall into the trap of comparison: their newer truck, their better route, their bigger paycheck. But comparison is a thief—it robs joy, creates resentment, and distracts you from your lane. This week,...

Send us Fan Mail Professional drivers, every mile you’ve driven this week has brought you here—Sunday. Just like a load reaching its destination, your week’s efforts have delivered results. Success isn’t an accident; it’s a destination you guide yourself toward with discipline, focus, and purpose. In this episode of Strength of the Message, we remind you that your shipment has arrived, and that sh...

Send us Fan Mail Momentum doesn’t stop on Friday—and neither should you. In this episode of the Strength of the Message Podcast , Jerry Curl challenges professional drivers to carry their discipline, focus, and energy into Saturday so the wheels of progress never stall. From avoiding the “idling out” trap, to shifting gears with purpose, to balancing the load of health, family, and spirit, this ep...