Hammer Lane Legends

In Episode 104: "Swinging" Through On 18; Brian and Tony have a great conversation with Alan. Driving is something that runs in his blood, since he has many family members who are also drivers. Alan started CDL school in his 30s and has been driving ever since. From being yelled at in his first interview to losing all his gears in the middle of a bridge and many more wild experiences, Alan has had...

On Episode 11: Trucker Turned Trooper, we talk with Brian who has driven truck on and off for 22 years. In 1998, Brian began truck driving, but later stopped as he was accepted into the police academy. As a person who has dipped his toes in both industries, Brian wanted to join us to share some of his stories! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewit...

In Episode 103: Delivering the Freshness, the guys have a chat with Kirk, a linen delivery man and an ex-podcaster. If I told you that linen delivery was a crazy experience, would you believe me? Kirk shared with us countless stories to prove that not only is the linen delivery game wild, it's really messy too. Buckle up and enjoy the freshness! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENC...

In Episode 56: Old School Ways, Tony and Brian talk with Barry, a retired trucker, who is also the father of previous guest Ryan from Episode 34: Driving Lessons from PA Drivers. Barry began his trucking career at the age of 16 in the late 1950s, and is still driving to this day. Since he has been driving for over 60 years, he has no shortage of stories to share with us, from his time in service o...

In Episode 102: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Brian and Tony discuss the Freedom Convoy, the current state of culture and society, and how it relates to the trucking industry. Buckle up and join the conversation.  KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES : hllpodcast@protonm...

In Episode 101: Benjamin Dichter | Freedom Convoy Organizer, Tony has a conversation with Benjamin Dichter, one of the Canadian Freedom Convoy organizers. This may be one of the most important interviews we've had on Hammer Lane Legends, as it is larger than just the trucking industry. In this interview, Benjamin shares with us how and why the Freedom Convoy came about, and the impact of the Convo...

In Episode 53: Bringing Down the Warehouse, Tony and Brian chat with Josh, a forklift operator. Josh has had his fair share of unbelievable incidences on the job, some so extreme they'll send your adrenaline into overdrive - including an incident that saw the demise of a warehouse! So sit back, buckle up, and watch out for the forks as Josh maneuvers his way through this interview. KEEP US FUELED:...

For Episode 100: Tony's Picks, we had originally planned to have one of the organizers of the Freedom Convoy join us on the show, but at the last minute those plans fell through. So, Tony decided to choose three clips out of all our 100 episodes that he thought were pretty fascinating listens and wanted to share for a second time with the audience. Buckle up and take a drive down memory lane with...

In Episode 23: Vampires, Groupies, and Poop, we hear stories from Jayne, a bus driver for Minneapolis Metro Transit. Jayne is exuberant about her experiences driving in the city, and all of the insanity that comes with the job. From daytime vampires to bus driving groupies, there is no shortage of entertainment! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparew...

In Episode 99: Straight From The Pitt | Jake, Brian and Tony are joined in-studio by Jake, Tony's former co-worker. Jake talks all about his time working at Pitt-Ohio, including how he worked his way from a dock worker into being a licensed driver. Truck driving seems to run through his veins, as both Jake's dad and grandfather were truckers too. The guys also chatted about their thoughts on what...

Hey Everyone! Recently the news of the Canadian Trucker Convoy has made its rounds through the Trucker Sphere. However, if you haven't heard anything about this event, we wanted to give you all an update. Effective January 15, 2022 all Canadian Truckers are required to have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. As a result, a group of courageous truck drivers called out the Canadian government f...

Hey folks! Thanks for joining us at Hammer Lane Legends for another episode. Recently, we've run into some recording road blocks - between both Tony and Brian catching COVID-19, it's been difficult to get in to the studio for interviews. So, due to those setbacks, we are re-airing one our most popular episodes to date, Susan from E pisode 25: Drug Dealers, Strippers, and Repos ! Once again, we can...

In Episode 97: Killer Clown Invasion, Brian and Tony welcome back Dylin from Episode 84: A Trucker's Bigfoot Property to chat about all the things we missed last time. Not only has Dylin been all over the continental United States, but he's taken his rig up into the Canadian Provinces. In all of his time spent driving, he has quite a lot of experiences to share, including how he dealt with a Kille...

In Episode 96: OnlyTruckers, Brian and Tony have a chat with Brad, who drives truck and also works as a first responder. In his career as a trucker, Brad has worn many hats, from crane operator to flatbed, and so much more. We enjoyed hearing all the stories that he was willing to share from his ventures. So buckle up and enjoy the show! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane GET MANSCAPED: m...

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...

WE ARE BACK! On Episode 94: Around The World and Back, Tony and Brian are joined by Mike, Mr. Toot Toot! Mike has been a frequent caller on our voicemail line, and he finally joins the guys for a two-hour conversation. Mike originally hails from the UK, but came to the United States over 20 years ago. When he started listening to Hammer Lane Legends, he decided to take the plunge and become a truc...

In Episode 93: Pennsylvania's D.U.M.B. | Raven Rock, we talk with guest Merle, who has spent four years of his life commuting in and out of a Pennsylvanian deep underground military base known as Raven Rock. Merle was contracted in as a truck driver, and - although he didn't gain access to the secretive fifth level of Raven Rock - he had some very strange experiences in the complex, especially wit...

In Episode 92: Leaving Your Mark, Tony and Brian talk with Mark, a veteran of the USMC. Mark has done many things in his life, from driving in public transit, to dispatching, and even mortgage brokering. In his conversation with the guys, they dive into lots of topics, including the coming automation of the industry, what it's like being a dispatcher, and a few different rabbit trails! Buckle up a...

In Episode 91: Time Slip Off I80, Brian and Tony have a conversation with Bob, a long haul trucker. In Bob's travels, he has seen many different things, kept several log books, driven with his wife, and spent hours at the wheel. However, the main story that Bob joins us to share is anything but ordinary! On what seemed to be just another long day, Bob was searching for a place to grab a bite to ea...

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 89: Straight From The Pitt, Tony and Brian are joined once again by Randy from Episode 76: One Wrong Move , where he told us about being involved in one of the worst accidents we've ever heard about on the show. After listening to Episode 76, Randy realized he had many more stories to share, and wanted to visit the studio for Round Two! The guys had a great time talking with Randy again...

In Episode 88, Tony and Brian are joined for a full interview by one of their most consistent returning voicemail callers, 'The Body Snatcher'! The guys have an entertaining conversation talking about anything and everything, buckle up and look alive as The Body Snatcher comes around on Hammer Lane Legends! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane GET MANSCAPED: manscaped.com PROMO CODE: "HAMME...

In Episode 87: Belly Fries, we bring back Flatbed Johnny! Flatbed Johnny originally joined Tony and Brian for legendary Episode 74: Methematics , and we had to have him back again! This time around he shares more wild stories from his life behind the wheel. Do you want to know what truckers see out on the road? We have two words for you - “belly fries." So buckle up and get ready for another ride...

In Episode 86: Straight From The Pitt, we are joined by Phil Warwick. Phil is a driver from the Pitt Ohio Norristown, PA terminal, and he is also the person who trained Tony how to drive trailer years ago! Brian and Tony have a fun conversation with Phil about the state of the trucking industry today, and where it’s heading in the future with the implementation of automation. So buckle up and enjo...

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 GET MANSCAPED: manscaped.com PROMO CODE: "HAMMERLANE" for 20% OFF! EMERGENCY P...