Hammer Lane Legends

In episode 130: It's up WHERE?!; the guys chat with Mike a long time EMT in a major city. Needless to say, this means Mike has a LOT of stories to share. He shares his back story on how he got into the job, and also how he ended up in the area he's in. Mike had so many stories he shared, and still had more! We hope you enjoy this episode!  KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREP...

In Episode 81: Negligent Retention, Brian and Tony are joined by retired police officer Pete. In his time serving as an officer, Pete had some remarkable and unreal experiences, making this episode full of some of the funniest stories, tons of laughs, and conspiratorial rabbit holes. So buckle up and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.prep...

In episode 129: A Lineage of Trucking; Brian and Shipper are joined in studio for a great chat with Nevin Jr. Last week, we had Nevin Jr's dad on the show, and this week we get to sit down with the man who learned from the master. As Nevin shares, driving is just in his family's veins, and that's a good thing. From the time he was a young buck he would watch his dad at work, and see the life of a...

In Episode 66: The In's and Out's of Trucking, Brian and Tony chat with Kim, who began her trucking journey in 1995 when she gained her CDL from her local vocational school. She shares her early experiences on the road, learning to drive from team driving, and driving a Super Ten tractor. Kim also encourages women to take to the road. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Kim ends this one with a......

In episode 128: Born to Run; the guys sit down in studio with Nevin Sr., a retired truck driver and man of many hats! Nevin had been in and around trucks since he was 5 years old, and his dad would take him along to the butcher's. There Nevin would enjoy the old, beaten-up, truck behind the butcher's shop, pretending to shift gears and drive all over the world. From that point on he had a hankerin...

In Episode 90: Owning A Trucking Company, the guys are joined in-studio by Brian from Episode 75: Straight From the Pitt: Brian Shipper and a new guest to the podcast, Jeff Hammel. While you may already know Shipper, Jeff was once Shipper's terminal manager. The incredible conversation everyone had on this episode allows us to see both sides of the trucking industry, from management and ownership...

In episode 127: FLIPPED!; Shipper and Brian have a great conversation with Jeremy, a line haul driver. Jeremy started out running his own company as a "Hotshot Hauler", hooking up anything he could haul to his pickup truck and hitting the road. He ran in this line of work for over a year until it came to an abrupt end. From there he bounced between a few other gigs, before landing on his feet as a...

In Episode 14: Tow Truck Tales, we hear from Susan, the owner, and operator of B&S Towing and Auto Repair. Susan shares some of her many wild stories from her years of towing across the United States. From a man attacked by a dog to attempted robbery, Susan has seen it all! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-...

In episode 126: Operation Generator Drop; Shipper and Brian have a conversation with Ben! Starting with his Class C 25+ years ago, Ben has had his fair share of incredible incidences while on the job. This was an awesome episode, and we hope you all enjoy it!! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-MERK(6375) EMA...

In Episode 80: Heroine and Ice Cubes, Brian and Tony are joined by a returning guest, Andrew from Episode 64: Mysterious Pallet . Once again, Andrew has no shortage of absurd and insane stories to share. From green orbs, to fighting a pimp, to unbelievable weather, the black dog urban legend and so much more, he doesn't hold back. If you enjoyed Episode 64 , you will absolutely enjoy this one. So...

In episode 125: Tattle-Tail Sally; Brian and Shipper chat with their friend Bill. In Bill's time driving he's had quite a plethora of experiences. From running a fleet while also driving for a company, to being involved in a dangerous accident, there is no doubt Bill has seen it all. There's no shortage of banter in this one. We hope you enjoy the show, and thanks for listening! KEEP US FUELED: bu...

In Episode 15: Hit and Run, our guest Zach shares the somber story about how shortly after he started driving solo, he hit a person on the side of the road. Zach talks with us about the emotional and mental toll he had to work through after that distressing accident, and recounts an eerily similar mishap experienced by his brother. KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS...

In episode 124: Sunshine State Trucking; Brian and Shipper get to chat with Garrett, a young driver from the sunny state of Florida. Garrett was introduced to trucking from the time he was a youngster, with his dad being a driver, he was always around the lifestyle. When he was old enough, Garrett became a dock worker at his dad's company and stayed on the dock for several years, until he felt the...

In Episode 85: Attacked By A Pitbull, Brian and Tony chat with Colby, a fellow LTL driver from Texas. Colby shares his multiple entertaining experiences from the road, from interactions with a homeless person to an insane encounter with a pitbull. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-5...

In episode 123: #MOO!; Brian and Shipper are joined by Dakota from Texas. Through the years, Dakota has been involved in many different facets of the industry, but that's not where he started. As a young man, Dakota was a security guard for over 6 years, in hopes of becoming a police officer, but as time went on he decided to take up driving. He tells of the time he spent in training with a "train...

In Episode 69: Landscaping Legends, Tony and Brian chat with Justin from New Orleans. Justin is the owner operator of Gonzo's Lawn Services LLC. He joins us to share his many stories from the road and on the job site. He also shares his experience being in and around New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Justin shares his landscaping legends. KE...

In Episode 46: Yucca Man Encounter, Tony and Brian are joined by Allan, a retired Utilities Journeyman in the Marines. Allan served in Somalia and South Korea in many facets. During his time overseas, he was shot at and experienced some hostility at times. He also shares several other over-the-road experiences, including his encounter with the Yucca Man, a legendary Sasquatch-like beast! So sit ba...

In episode 122: Logistics of The Trade; Shipper and Brian are joined by Denny, an old friend of Shipper. From a young age Denny has been working in and around the trucking industry. He started off in industrial maintenance, but once he heard of the opportunity driving offered, he made the switch. He's been on the logistics side and the driving side for Air Products, and has really enjoyed his time...

In Episode 121: Cruising Through a Sandstorm, Brian and Shipper have a great time talking with Johnson and Jamie, husband-and-wife team drivers. In their time driving together they have had some unbelievable events happen to them. From tornadoes to sandstorms, to bombs exploding, they've been through so much together. Buckle up and get ready to cruise through a new episode! KEEP US FUELED: buymeac...

In Episode 120: The Third Dud, Shipper and Brian chat with Bob, whose career in driving spans decades and wars. Bob is a Vietnam War veteran, and in fact, that's how he learned to drive. When he entered the military, he was given the station of truck driver, and did he ever have some crazy experiences! The unbelievable things he's seen on the road are incredible to hear, so buckle up and get ready...

In Episode 16: Driving Through Tornados, Tony and Brian talk with David, an old family friend. David shares a range of stories, including the time he encountered some extreme weather on his route, as well as reminiscing over "the good old days.” KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STOR...

In Episode 119: Hauling Goose, Brian and Shipper have a great conversation with Will. From the time Will was just a youngster, driving has been in his blood. His dad got him into the game early in life, and Will even joined him on some of his deliveries, including a time he hauled a goose! Will has had plenty of his own experiences while driving as well, which led to some great stories, so buckle...

In Episode 95: The Breakroom | New Year's Show, the guys are joined in-studio by Brian Shipper and Jack (the Producer). We discuss how 2021 unfolded for all of us, what we see coming on the horizon, and where the trucking industry is possibly headed. We also play a long line of voicemails, which have been piling up for a quite while! So buckle up and ride into the New Year with the HLL guys!  KEEP...

In Episode 118: Tales From the South, Brian and Shipper chat with Melissa, a longtime driver. She's been in several different fields, from banking to emergency dispatch, to driving in a big rig - she's done it all! These opportunities have led to quite a lot of experience and wisdom on the road. In her time behind the wheel, Melissa has seen many interesting sights, from alligators to dogman! She...

In Episode 21: Nudist Colony Blues, we hear from our guest, David, who has been in the industry for over 30 years. During his time driving, David has experienced some wild stories such as delivering to a nudist colony, being T-boned in a tanker truck, and even finding a body in Dothan, Alabama! So, sit back, buckle up, and have a listen as David bares all... of his stories, that is. KEEP US FUELED...