Hammer Lane Legends

On Episode 6: Locomotive Fueler Encounters UFO, Tony and Brian talk with Rob, who has lived a life filled with twists and turns. He's been an evangelist, a MUFON investigator and now a truck driver! Rob has seen some crazy stuff from the road, and one of his experiences includes encountering a UFO while fueling locomotives! That kind of experience may have left him guessing if what he saw really w...

In this week's episode, Brian and Shipper are joined by Zach, a former New Yorker turned Cincinnati resident. He explains his decision to leave New York and what led him to Cincinnati. He shares personal anecdotes about his life changes post-move, including unexpected fertility success. The episode takes a light-hearted turn with Zach recounting his transition into the trucking industry, starting...

In Episode 42: Rock N' Roll Express, the guys are joined by Conor, who is a tour bus driver out of Massachusetts. Conor got his start driving while he was touring around the world with his band Energy, where he was their driver as well as a musician. He drove the band's van to each of their venues, and also began learning how to drive with trailers. Later Conor obtained his CDL and drove tour buse...

In this week's episode, Brian and Shipper catch up with Connor, a professional driver for entertainer coaches, who was on episode 42: Rock N' Roll Express . Connor discusses his life post-COVID, highlighting the revival of his work since summer 2021. He details the challenges faced during the pandemic, including adapting to new regulations and the return to a busy schedule. Connor vividly describe...

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! Support The Show KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane...

In this week's episode, Brian and Shipper are joined by Scott, who shares his truck driving experiences. From technical difficulties to navigating the complexities of a Super 10 transmission, Scott takes us on a journey through his many experiences including, training with two different instructors. He vividly describes the challenges and joys of life on the road, from encountering lot lizards to...

In this episode we run through the BEST show moments of 2022! This past year was a blast, and had so many twists and turns. We are so thankful for the journey so far and can't wait to see what lies ahead. Thank you for supporting us through all of the past year, and we can't wait to do it once again! Happy trails! Support The Show KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS...

In this week's episode Brian and Shipper are treated to a lively and heartwarming conversation in studio by Gary, a seasoned truck driver, and his wife Allison. Gary, with decades of trucking experience, humorously discusses topics like car colors, notably “pull me over red”, and recounts charming anecdotes such as naming a car "Mater." Their conversation dives into nostalgia as they reminisce abo...

In Episode 62: West Coast Fuel Hauler, Brian and Tony chat with Josh, a fuel hauler from the West Coast. He shares with us his many experiences dealing with some pretty obnoxious people while filling up gas stations. He also recounts his near death experience that would have involved a head-on collision! Sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the ride as Josh keeps the fuel pumping! Support The Show KEEP...

In this week's episode, the guys are joined by Ken, a retired truck driver with over 30 years of experience on the road. Despite facing challenges like power outages and chilly weather, Ken shares his experiences hauling a variety of loads, from agriculture and frozen meat to heavy equipment. He sheds light on the unique challenges of transporting oversized loads and tells a gripping story of mane...

Welcome to the pilot episode of Hammer Lane Legends! On Episode 1: Driver Witnesses Suicide Off the Ambassador Bridge, Tony and Brian introduce themselves and share some of their own stories from the road. Later in the show, they bring on guest Kevin, who tells us how he got in to trucking and shares some of the wild things he’s seen from the hammer lane - including a particular time when he witne...

In this week's episode, Brian and Shipper wrap up last week's podcast with Paul, by having a Breakroom chat with both Paul and Brian. This episode goes all over the place, and is full of hilarious conversation. From start to finish, this was a great episode. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Angel Tree Farms: Email: angeltreefarms2019@gmail.com Website: angeltreefarms.org Donation: https://ww...

In Episode 75: Straight From the Pitt, Brian and Tony are joined in the studio by Brian's friend - Brian! - from work. It's a break room episode where anything and everything goes! The guys talk about buying a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, Brian's tow truck driving days, and how he came to drive line haul at Pitt Ohio. So buckle and enjoy the conversation between these fellow Pitt drivers! Angel Tree Fa...

In this week's episode the guys are joined by Paul in studio. Paul is a seasoned truck driver with 28 years of experience. From tackling weight issues as an overweight truck driver to making a crucial decision to prioritize health and fitness, Paul explores his journey through different shifts and various challenges in the trucking industry, including experiences with Kraft Foods and adapting to t...

On Episode 5: Wild Stories From the City Transit, Pam shares some wild experiences she and her husband have had over the years as employees of the city transit system! What have they seen? The real question is what haven't they seen! From vampire communities, voodoo dolls, and criminals hiding on busses to guys married to chickens, they’ve seen pretty much everything come through on city transit!...

In this weeks episode the guys sit down with Kyle Clark, a fellow Pitt-Ohio driver. Kyle got his start on the dock, after his friend got him a job. He quickly learned that he could get his CDL and climb the driving ladder. This episode is full of great moments, from hilarious bits, to Hammer Lane Legends Bingo! This was a wild one. Angel Tree Farms: Email: angeltreefarms2019@gmail.com Website: ang...

In this week's episode Brian and Shipper are joined by Bill Paules to talk about his new venture, Angel Tree Farms. Bill and his family have started this tree farm with the intent to give a donation to help families in need. The first year that they did their tree farm, they sold 7 trees and raised $1000, all of which went to charity, as did the remaining trees. Since that time they have continued...

In this week's episode the guys begin their decent into madness, as they chat about everything from truck crashes, to hotdogs! This one was a wild ride, so buckle up and get ready for a crazy one.  KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES : hllpodcast@protonmail.com Website : www.ha...

Tony and Brian are back! After a few weeks of terrible winter weather that prevented them from recording new shows, they have finally been able to get back in the studio together to deliver (pun intended) Hammer Lane Legends 50th episode! In Episode 50: Schm-edEx Jumped In The Hood, Tony and Brian are joined by Tony, a delivery driver. Tony was originally in the law enforcement field for some time...

In this week's episode Brian and Shipper are joined by Justin Hertel, a fellow Pitt Ohio, Line Haul driver of 19 years. Justin got his start in the industry on the dock working part time in outbound, and worked his way up from the dock to the big rig. He shares some stories from the his time driving a sprinter, as well as many more from the road. Including a driver hitting a cow! There was a lot o...

In Episode 38: The West Coast Trucker, we are joined by Luke, who got his start in the industry by working on the farm, handling large equipment on a regular basis. He shares many stories and life experiences that he's gained throughout the years in farming, diesel mechanics, and mulch blowing. When it comes to trucking, there is no shortage of entertainment, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show...

This week, the guys sit down to chat about trucking, their current lives, and much more. This conversation was all over the place, and hilarious the whole time. We hope you enjoy this episode!  ***Please email us to join the show!*** KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES : hllpod...

This episode was absolutely wild! Any time we have Gary and Lisa on the show, we never know where the conversation will go. This episode was no different! The conversation was absolutely wild, and went all over the place. It was absolutely hilarious!! We hope you enjoy it! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD : www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL : 515-585-M...

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....

This week the guys are joined again by Megan from episode 146: Across The Country With Car Seats , to share in more hysterical conversation. Megan joins us while she is at a truck show, enjoying the many trucks being paraded through. This show jumps all over, and has no lack of hilarious chatter and current event conversation. As well as, road safety conversation and much, much more! So sit back,...