Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl

Send us Fan Mail It’s dark. It’s cold. The cab is warm. The sleeper is comfortable. And right there — in that quiet moment before your feet hit the ground — a decision is made. This episode is about that decision. Professional drivers live in a world where endurance is praised, sacrifice is normalized, and exhaustion is expected. But no one talks about the first battle of the day — the battle for...

Send us Fan Mail Professional drivers don’t just manage miles — you manage moments. And if your Emotional Control Module (ECM) is still running on old internal software, it’s going to glitch under pressure: stress at the shipper, disrespect at the dock, loneliness at night, fatigue on day three, and that inner narrative that keeps replaying the same story. In this episode, we treat your mindset li...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are honored to be joined by Brenna from the American Trucking Associations for a powerful and timely conversation about the state of our industry and where we go from here. In this episode, we break down the critical issues shaping trucking today — including CDL fraud, the importance of drug and alcohol testing compliance, and the national efforts underway to protect the...

Send us Fan Mail There are seasons when the weight feels unbearable. Disappointments stack up. Mistakes replay in your mind. The road ahead looks darker than the road behind. You may not know how long this season will last. But hear this clearly: every strong professional has faced failure. Every leader has felt doubt. Every resilient driver has questioned whether they could keep going. Hard roads...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 4 of Living a Healthy , we’re talking about proper rest—because fatigue and burnout don’t just “show up,” they build up. Rest is more than hours of sleep; it’s the quality of sleep and the process you run before you ever close your eyes. We’ll break down how to wind down with gratitude, journaling, and a calmer mindset, how to control your sleep environment (light, tempera...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 3 of the Living Healthy series, we lock in the truth nobody can outsource: your body was designed for movement . A sedentary lifestyle doesn’t just slow your body down—it impacts your energy, mood, sleep, focus, and long-term health. In this episode, we reframe movement as maintenance, not punishment —like a pre-trip inspection for your joints, muscles, and mindset. You’ll...

Send us Fan Mail “You only get one body—and it’s your temple. God entrusted it to you, and stewardship matters. What you put into that temple becomes your fuel: it impacts your energy, your focus, your mood, and your longevity. So today, we’re drawing a clear line in the sand—hydration and nutrition are not optional; they’re foundational. This is Part Two of our ‘Living Healthy’ series, and we’re...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a profound wisdom in the idea that pain forces a "stop." Often, we move so fast that we outrun our own peace. Pain has a way of stripping away the noise until all that’s left is the need for connection and faith. The Biblical Anchor You mentioned the book of James, which is perhaps the most famous "manual" for this mindset. In James 1:2-4, it suggests t...

Send us Fan Mail  Living healthy isn’t just eating healthy—it’s building a healthy life mentally, physically, spiritually, professionally, and personally. Yes, you’ll never outrun your fork and you’ll never outwork a bad diet, but the real transformation starts on the inside. Before we change what’s on the plate, we have to reprogram the script running in our mind—what we tell ourselves, how we tr...

Send us Fan Mail Every professional driver understands one thing: if a bridge is weak, the load doesn’t matter — it will fail. The same is true in life. In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we break down how discipline is the bridge between where you are today and the version of yourself ten years from now. But discipline doesn’t stand alone. It is reinforced by three structural pillars: Values, C...

Send us Fan Mail Professional drivers don’t just move freight—you move standards. In this episode, we lock in on True North : becoming the North Star for your own life, your family, and this industry. When the schedule is tight, the road is long, and nobody’s watching, your values become your steering axle. We’ll break down how to anchor your identity, protect your discipline, and lead with consis...

Send us Fan Mail Every mile you drive is a field. Every thought you allow is a seed. In this episode, we unpack the powerful parable from Mark 4:14–20 and translate it directly into the life of a professional driver. Why do some drivers thrive while others stall out? Why do some build legacy-level impact while others struggle to sustain momentum? The answer is not talent.  It’s not opportunity.  I...

Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t choose to stay stuck—they just stop measuring, stop adjusting, and start surviving the day. In this episode of Beyond the Truck , we run a real-life “GPS check” on your life: Where are you at now—and where are you headed? We talk about the kind of growth that’s within your control: identity growth, mindset growth, spiritual growth, and health growth. We break dow...

Send us Fan Mail In trucking, you don’t get paid for what you intend to do—you get paid for what you deliver , consistently. The same principle runs your health, your mindset, your relationships, and your legacy. In this episode, we break down a simple truth: your consistency is your currency —it buys trust, momentum, confidence, and results. And your character is your destiny —because who you are...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are identifying the new who! Who we are is more important than what we do and what we are! To change any do we must change who we are! We are NOT the old person tha use to smoke or eat unhealthy. YOU are SUPER HUMAN with God’s gift!  Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

Send us Fan Mail The lane gets narrow—and that’s exactly when most people drift. Not because they don’t want better… but because pressure, fatigue, and distractions expose what’s been running their internal system all along. In this follow-up episode, we go beyond choosing the narrow lane and focus on the real skill: holding it . You’ll learn how to stay centered when life compresses your options,...

Send us Fan Mail What if your life is running in the exact lane your habits have trained you to stay in wide, fast, noisy, and distracted? In this episode, we use a driver’s reality— lane narrows ahead as the blueprint for personal transformation. The narrow lane is harder. It requires focus, slower decision-making, and stronger priorities. But it’s also where the highest-level outcomes live peace...

Send us Fan Mail Driving for a living is more than just a job; it’s a marathon of mental and physical endurance. To help you stay grounded and focused on the legacy you're building, here is a seven-day series of messages designed for the road. Ownership -  You are the Captain, not the Passenger.  Your past doesn’t have the wheel today—you do. It doesn’t matter where you’ve been or what your p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we break down what Driver Grand Champions consistently have in common, how they think, how they execute safety, how they carry passion for the industry, and how they protect their mindset under pressure. This isn’t about talent. It’s about a repeatable operating system: disciplined decisions, controlled emotions, and professional standards that...

Send us Fan Mail In an industry driven by miles, metrics, margins, and milestones, it’s easy to measure life the same way we measure freight—by output, volume, and visible results. But what if real success isn’t what shows up on a scoreboard? What if it’s what’s being built inside you when no one is watching? In this episode, we challenge the world’s definition of success and replace it with a hig...

Send us Fan Mail Today as Professional Drivers it is self-worth check day! The highroad is less traveled and being average won't get you there. The choice is yours to choose the high road or to just be average and do the minimum. Look in that self-worth mirror and ask yourself where you operate today! Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

Send us Fan Mail Most people see a road and see a way to get home. When you look at a road, you see a workplace. You see a series of variables, grade, traction, timing, and risk. There is a massive difference between someone who 'drives for a living' and a Professional Driver .  That difference is the Gold Standard of Consistency. Support the show Contact our Team at:  email; thrive@beyo...

Send us Fan Mail Many can drive a truck. Many can get a load from point A to point B once or twice when the sun is shining and the roads are clear. But that’s not why you’re in this room. You aren’t just drivers; you are the backbone of the economy. In this industry, we don't measure success by how fast you can go. We measure it by how often you can be perfect . Consistency is our gold standa...

Send us Fan Mail This episode brings the entire Healthy Miles series together into one clear, actionable conversation. Over the past week, we addressed mindset, mental health, physical movement, nutrition, healthcare awareness, and sustainability—not as isolated topics, but as an integrated system designed for the realities of professional driving. This is not a recap for information’s sake. It’s...

Send us Fan Mail Motivation is emotional. It comes and goes. Self-belief is structural—it remains when conditions are hard, energy is low, and the road is long. In this 30-minute episode, we break down the operating system of personal transformation: belief creates identity, identity creates behavior, and behavior determines destiny. For professional drivers and industry leaders alike, this episod...