Hammer Lane Legends

In Episode 117: Running Independent, Brian and Shipper talk to Shipper's old friend, Eric. During Eric's time as a trucker, he's had a plethora of experiences that he shares with the guys, and also explains what it's like to be an independent trucker. Eric worked for a few companies, including Pitt Ohio, before settling on being an independent trucker, so buckle up and get ready to run independent...

In Episode 79: Anita Don't Play, Brian and Tony are joined by Anita, who was a bus driver back in the 1970s. Anita is now 89 years old, and she wanted to share the wild things she has seen while driving city buses! From stark naked riders to taking out fire hydrants, Anita will give you some laughs as she reminisces on a time that some would say was simpler, but Anita might object to that notion....

In Episode 116: BREAKROOM | VOICEMAIL SHOW, Brian and Shipper are joined by Jack in studio for a Voicemail Show! Listen in as the guys have a blast hearing a new batch of voicemails, and keep calling in to tell us all your over the road tales!  KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORI...

In Episode 7: Industry Talk With Josh Traxler, we speak with Josh, who runs the YouTube channel called "This Guy Trucks!" Josh, Brian, and Tony sit down to talk about where the trucking industry is at today, and where they envision it going in the future. Josh also tells the story of how he once wound up in NYC by accident, which was his first time in the Big Apple - and also his last! KEEP US FUE...

In Episode 115: Charged at in the Dark, Brian and Shipper are joined by Matt, a grizzled veteran of over 27 years! Matt seemingly had no choice but to join the trucking army, since his father and both grandfathers were also in the industry. From a "ghostly visit" to "something" charging him in the dark of night, Matt has many stories to share! Watch out, buckle up, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUEL...

In Episode 19: British Trucker Versus Taliban, we bring on Dave, a former member of the British Military. Dave shares his stories about the daily grind of being in Afghanistan, as well as the many extremes of being a driver in a combat zone and the ongoing adrenaline rush that comes with the job. KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE...

In Episode 114: Smashed Through the Windshield, Brian and Shipper chat with Kirk, our guest from Episode 103: Delivering the Freshness . Kirk comes back to share even more stories, telling us all about the many perils of the road and the unbelievably strange dealings of a linen delivery man. From cabs filled with urine stench to ultra paranormal experiences, Kirk has dealt with it all! Buckle up a...

In Episode 47: Joyriding With the USPS, Tony and Brian are joined by Nick, a United States Postal Service worker. In his time working with the USPS, Nick has had many unorthodox experiences. He takes his job seriously, and has learned to roll with the punches in all situations. He shares his story of time traveling to San Francisco to deliver mail, only to be met with some outrageous situations! N...

In Episode 113: Welcome To Wyoming, Brian and Shipper chat with Joe, a fuel hauler from Wyoming. Joe began his journey trucking at a young age. Like many in the industry, his influence came from his father, who had also been a driver. As the guys discuss the pros and cons of trucking and what comes along with the job, Joe also shares some of his stories with us, and will be joining us again soon t...

In Episode 59: The Brown Van Man, Tony and Brian have a lively chat with John, a long time driver for UPS. John's life as a driver all started as a joke and what John believed would only be a year of driving. That one year turned into a career spanning  33 years and counting! With over three decades of experience, John has no shortage fascinating and wild stories as a driver, both behind the wheel...

In Episode 112: Breakroom | Brian and Shipper, the guys talk about everything industry-related, from the impact of trucking on their lives, to what the newbies need to know, to what could be coming in the future. What a great opportunity to formally  introduce new host Brian Shipper and finalize HLL's transition to a new future! Buckle up and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammer...

In Episode 111: Tony's Transition Show, Brian and Shipper talk with their guest... Tony Merkel! It was a blast letting Tony join the show as a guest this time and share with the guys how his move to Tennessee has gone so far, as well as what his future plans hold. Settle in, buckle up, and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll....

Today in episode 12, "Mortar Attacks In Iraq," we talk with Matt who was a U.S. Army Transportation Commander for over a year in Iraq. Matt heard Sam's stories from episode 2 and thought he could lend some confirmation to Sam's stories but from the military's perspectives! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-M...

In Episode 84: A Trucker’s Bigfoot Property, we are joined by Dylin who has had creatures on his property since he was a child. The land he lived on was passed down through his family for generations, and what lived in the woods was not spoken about until there was a reason to speak of them. Dylin recalls three separate occasions in his childhood where a bigfoot made itself known, but despite thre...

In Episode 110: Metaverse Drone Trucks, Tony and Brian are joined by Daryl, a fellow Pitt Ohio Truck driver. In typical fashion when we have a guest from Pitt Ohio, it gets interesting, and this show is no exception. The guys discuss a plethora of topics, and get besides themselves in laughter! This episode also marks Tony's last one as a mainstay host alongside Brian, as he embarks on a journey t...

In Episode 68: Driving In Germany, Tony and Brian talk with Curt, an Army Veteran. In 1983, at the age of 18, Curt joined the Army and made his way to Germany. While in service there, he learned how to drive a "big rig", and began driving line haul. He learned a lot over in Germany, and was even there to witness the tearing down of the Berlin Wall. In addition, Curt has had a number of eclectic jo...

In Episode 109: Mutant Swans Attack, the guys chat with Brian, a new truck driver who just recently started driving big rigs. Though Brian is new to driving an 18-wheeler, he has plenty of experience on the road. Before he got his Class A, Brian spent years with FedEx, UPS, and even as an air delivery driver. He's had an innumerable amount of wild experiences while driving, from seeing a woman hit...

In Episode 63: Delivering For D.U.M.B.s, Tony and Brian talk with Todd, who originally called into the voicemail line with a hilarious story and now joins the show as a guest! Todd has been driving tractor-trailer for 19 years and counting. He tells his story about running a secret delivery from the Raven Rock underground military base to an Air Force base in Utah. The whole situation seemed suspe...

In Episode 108: The Breakroom | Voicemail Show, Brian, Tony and Jack sit down and ham it up over all the voicemails we've received over the last three months. As always, when the three of these guys get in the studio together, you know it's going to be blast! The conversation jumps all over the place and is full of entertainment as the guys react to all your voicemails, and look forward to hearing...

In Episode 36: Triangle UFO Over Interstate, Hassen joins the crew to share his intriguing tale of witnessing a triangle UFO in northern Pennsylvania. He reveals his opinion on what he believes extraterrestrials are, sparking some conversation on the matter... to which Tony has no shortage of opinions and knowledge! To date Hassen has been driving for roughly three years, and ever since having his...

In Episode 107: Straight From The Pitt | Garry Bechtold, the guys are joined in-studio by Garry and his wife, Lisa! It was a whirlwind of conversation, as the guys bounce around from topic to topic, ultimately landing on truck driving and their careers. They talk with Garry about his six years spent in the Navy as a storekeeper (cargo). Through his service he was able to see places all over the wo...

In Episode 51: From Rock Bottom To Trucking, Tony and Brian chat with Zach, a brand new Class A trucker. Zach is still wet behind the ears in the trucking industry, and he shares what led him to truck driving, and how he got to where he is now. It's been a long, hard road for Zach, who hit rock bottom when he admitted he was a alcoholic. Since that point, he has turned his life around, thoroughly...

In Episode 106: The Hotshots, Brian and Tony chat with Verno, a wildfire firefighter who is part of a group called "The Hotshots" - pretty cool! This group of the best wildfire firefighters travels wherever they are needed to fight wildfires in the U.S. Verno was featured in a Discovery Channel show called "Into the Inferno," which depicted the trials the whole crew went through to stop the fires....

In Episode 105: Ubered, Tony and Brian are joined by Evan Kail, a man that wears many hats. Evan is a TikTok star with over 200,000 followers, runs a hilarious YouTube TV show called Pawnman , and on Episode 105 he joins Hammer Lane Legends to talk about his life as an Uber driver. With 140,000 miles, 8,000 trips, four luxury cars, and one incredible story to share, buckle up and get ready for a c...

In Episode 29: The Breakroom, we have a family sit-down with Tony, Brian, and our producer Jack. Jack is Tony's younger brother and Brian's youngest son, so there is no shortage of jesting throughout the episode! We share stories of mishaps on the road, as well as old on-the-job tales that made lasting impressions. There are even some fun family stories from years ago. If you enjoy laughs and havi...