84: A Trucker's Bigfoot Property
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 t...
1hr 20m Oct 18, 2021
1hr 20m
83: Straight From The Pitt | Brian Bowers
In Episode 83: Straight From The Pitt - Brian Bowers, the guys are joined in-studio by Brian Bowers, another Brian and another fellow driver at Pitt Ohio Express! Brian and Tony had a blast chatting with Brian about his time in service, as well as all the exploits he's seen during his time on the road. Buckle up and enjoy the show as Brian, Brian, and Tony yak it up! KEEP US FUELED: http://buy...
1hr 56m Oct 12, 2021
1hr 56m
82: Texas Ice Storms
In Episode 82: Texas Ice Storms, the guys are joined by returning guest Tom from Episode 3: Plane Crashes Across The Road (https://audioboom.com/posts/7525149-3-plane-crashes-across-road) . In Episode 82, Tom recalls some of his experiences as a truck driver for a moving company. In his time driving across the country, Tom has seen some absurd and incredible things, like tornadoes passing over ...
1hr 16m Oct 04, 2021
1hr 16m
81: Negligent Retention
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: http://buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOO...
1hr 36m Sep 28, 2021
1hr 36m
80: Heroine and Ice Cubes
In Episode 80: Heroine and Ice Cubes, Brian and Tony are joined by a returning guest, Andrew from Episode 64: Mysterious Pallet (https://audioboom.com/posts/7878473-64-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 yo...
1hr 50m Sep 20, 2021
1hr 50m
79: Anita Don't Play
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 notio...
57m Sep 14, 2021
57m
78: I Drove Off A Bridge | Call-In Show
In Episode 78: I Drove Off A Bridge | Call-In Show, Brian and Tony make their way through their voicemail box and play the call-in messages left by listeners and fellow truckers. Buckle up and listen in on some wild, funny stories from HLL callers.  KEEP US FUELED: http://buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com (http://www.preparewithhll.com/) LEAVE A...
1hr 24m Sep 06, 2021
1hr 24m
77: Piggie Trucker Jones
In Episode 77: Piggie Trucker Jones, we talk to Piggie about how he got into the trucking industry, getting gypped out of $6,000 by his former employer, driving for SWIFT, and where he finally landed in his trucking career. Buckle up and enjoy the stories of Piggie Trucker Jones! KEEP US FUELED: http://buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com (http://ww...
1hr 7m Aug 31, 2021
1hr 7m
76: One Wrong Move
In Episode 76: One Wrong Move, Tony and Brian are joined by another of Brian's friends from work, Randy! The guys talk about old school ways, and also what is going on with farm land. Randy spent time growing up on the farm and working with heavy equipment. He shares his thoughts on what's happening now, and what it was like "back in the day." Finally, Randy also shares a story that we couldn't...
1hr 42m Aug 23, 2021
1hr 42m
75: Straight From the Pitt: Brian Shipper
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! EMERGENCY...
2hr 5m Aug 16, 2021
2hr 5m
74: Methematics
In Episode 74: Methematics, Tony and Brian have a rip-roaring conversation with the man known as Flatbed Johnny. As evidenced by his name, Johnny is a flatbed driver with his fair share of wild road encounters. If you're someone who enjoys great stories and hilarious banter, you're in luck, because this episode is bursting at the seams with it! So buckle up and - as Flatbed Johnny would say - "...
1hr 9m Aug 10, 2021
1hr 9m
73: Ben Don't Stop
In Episode 73: Ben Don't Stop, Tony and Brian chat with Ben, who is currently a driver for FedEx. Ben's stories from the road and on the job are hilarious, as he's had some of the most funny and unreal things happen while on the job. From hay bales on fire to a sheet covering something that looks like a dead body, Ben doesn't stop for anything! He's had several great experiences and there was n...
1hr 13m Aug 02, 2021
1hr 13m
72: Pay to Play
In Episode 72: Pay to Play, Tony and Brian are joined by Bob, a driver with some hilarious stories about working for a company that made him pay to haul their product in his own car! Some of Bob's stories are pretty wild and it was a blast getting to hear them, so we hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Sit back, buckle up, and pay us to listen to this in your car... or just enjoy it for free...
1hr 13m Jul 27, 2021
1hr 13m
71: Tube Socks and Tangerines
In Episode 71: Tube Socks and Tangerines, Tony and Brian chat with Jason from the podcast Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey. Jason shares his experience being a foster parent, how he manages his life with truck driving, and his exploits on TV. In his limited spare time, Jason learned how to blacksmith, which gave him the opportunity to be featured on The History Channel's hit show "Forged In...
1hr 20m Jul 19, 2021
1hr 20m
70: The Bailey Boys
In Episode 70: The Bailey Boys, Tony and Brian talk with Mitch, who has been in the trucking game for a few years and discusses his many experiences on the road. He shares with us how he came from playing gigs to driving rigs, and much more. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Mitch jams his way through this one! EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com (http://www.preparewithhll.co...
1hr 33m Jul 13, 2021
1hr 33m
69: Landscaping Legends
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....
1hr 46m Jul 06, 2021
1hr 46m
68: Driving In Germany
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...
1hr 9m Jun 28, 2021
1hr 9m
67: Father Trucker
On 67: Father Trucker, we hang out with Tony, Brian, Jack, and Alex as the guys work their way through the voicemail line. There are lots of laughs and fun on this Father's Day episode, so buckle up and enjoy the ride! EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com (http://www.preparewithhll.com/) LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com (m...
1hr 31m Jun 21, 2021
1hr 31m
66: The In's and Out's of Trucking
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....
1hr 26m Jun 15, 2021
1hr 26m
65: Double Belly Dumps
In Episode 65: Double Belly Dumps, Tony and Brian chat with Kelly, a driver with 5 years in the industry. He and his dad are "Double Belly Drivers," hauling concrete and other very heavy materials. When he's driving, Kelly measures around 115 feet long from nose to tail. Kelly shares many stories about what it's like driving something with so much weight and length, as well as his experiences d...
1hr 13m Jun 07, 2021
1hr 13m
64: Mysterious Pallet
In Episode 64: Mysterious Pallet, Tony and Brian have a conversation with Andrew, who has had several interesting experiences in his time driving truck. He's had near death experiences, absurd lot lizard observations, an attempt to break the speed of sound, and much more! Andrew even has a similar account to Todd from Episode 63: Delivering to D.U.M.B.s (https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/podcas...
1hr 10m Jun 01, 2021
1hr 10m
63: Delivering For D.U.M.B.s
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 su...
1hr 36m May 25, 2021
1hr 36m
62: West Coast Fuel Hauler
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! EMERGENCY PREPARED...
1hr 12m May 17, 2021
1hr 12m
61: Mother Trucker
In Episode 61: Mother Trucker, we are joined by the mothers in our lives. Michele, Tony's mom and Brian's wife, and Tony's wife Lindsay hang out with the guys as they listen to a long list of messages from our voicemail line. Thank you to all the mothers out there, and especially to the mothers that are the wives of truckers. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed - Happy (Late) Mother's Day! EME...
1hr 13m May 10, 2021
1hr 13m
60: The Night Baker
In Episode 60: The Night Baker, we talk to Eric, who previously called our voicemail line to tell us about how he once get stuck in a pit during a delivery. He now joins Hammer Lane Legends as a guest to discuss his time in the Navy, some of the strange experiences he had while serving, and his transition back to civilian life working in warehouse logistics! Buckle up and listen in as Eric shar...
1hr 17m May 03, 2021
1hr 17m
59: The Brown Van Man
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 wh...
1hr 52m Apr 26, 2021
1hr 52m
58: From EMT to CDL
In Episode 58: From EMT to CDL, Tony and Brian are re-joined by Josh from Episode 49: Crazy EMT Stories (https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/podcast/49-crazy-emt-stories) . Josh talks about his experience in his production job that led him into getting his CDL, as well as his experiences in trucking since his recent start. It's possible there's also some poop talk spattered in there as well, so b...
1hr 19m Apr 20, 2021
1hr 19m
57: Adventures Of Dunbar
In Episode 57: Adventures Of Dunbar, Tony and Brian talk with Zach - a returning guest from Episode 51: From Rock Bottom to Trucking - to discuss his time spent with Dunbar. Dunbar is a money transportation company, similar to Brink's Company. In that line of security work, as in trucking, you have to be prepared for anything to happen... especially when hauling millions of dollars. That prepar...
2hr Apr 05, 2021
2hr
56: Old School Ways
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 servic...
1hr 16m Mar 30, 2021
1hr 16m
55: Truck-Mageddon
In Episode 55: Truck-Mageddon, WE ARE BACK! After weeks of not being able to record in the studio due to family illnesses and snowy weather, we got back at it this week with a fun conversation between Brian and Tony. They bring everyone up to date as to what has been going on in their lives, and share stories from the HLL voicemail line, which has some great truck tales to enjoy! Buckle up and ...
1hr 35m Mar 22, 2021
1hr 35m
54: Re-Air: Hauling Fuel In Enemy Territory
Hey folks! Thanks for joining us at Hammer Lane Legends for another episode. Recently, we've run into some recording road blocks - between inclement weather and more recently Tony's mom and Brian's wife catching COVID-19, it's been difficult to get in to the studio for interviews. So, due to all those set backs, we are re-airing on our most popular episode to date, Sam from Episode 2: Hauling F...
1hr 41m Mar 15, 2021
1hr 41m
53: Bringing Down the Warehouse
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. EMERGENCY P...
1hr 7m Mar 09, 2021
1hr 7m
52: Call-In Show
On Episode 52: Call-In Show, we have... you guessed it... a call-in show! The past few weeks of bad weather in Pennsylvania have prevented Tony and Brian from getting together in-studio to record new interviews, so this week as a special episode we are releasing a truckload of fun voicemails left for us by fellow drivers and listeners on our voicemail call-in line. We hope you enjoy these one-s...
1hr 7m Mar 01, 2021
1hr 7m
51: From Rock Bottom To Trucking
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, thorough...
1hr 13m Feb 22, 2021
1hr 13m
50: Schm-edEx Jumped In The Hood
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 t...
1hr 26m Feb 15, 2021
1hr 26m
49: Crazy EMT Stories
In Episode 49: Crazy EMT Stories, Tony and Brian talk with Josh, a former EMT out of West Virginia. Being an EMT comes with different battles: from high pressure situations of life-and-death to mundane everyday tasks, there's no question that this job requires a lot of attention and focus. In his time as an EMT, Josh has seen several interesting and - at times - messy situations... namely, an u...
1hr 6m Feb 01, 2021
1hr 6m
48: Ubering Miss Daisy
In Episode 48: Ubering Miss Daisy, Tony and Brian chat with Alicia, a former driver for Uber. As an Uber driver, you need to have a lot of patience and a great attitude to handle all kinds of situations, no matter what comes your way, and Alicia certainly has both. She's had her fair share of "stranger than fiction" moments, from blue wigged drag queens, to completely wasted truckers, to aliens...
1hr 4m Jan 25, 2021
1hr 4m
47: Joyriding With the USPS
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...
1hr 28m Jan 18, 2021
1hr 28m
46: Yucca Man Encounter
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...
1hr 15m Jan 11, 2021
1hr 15m
Best Of 2020 | Year In Review
Well, we did it folks! We made it through what will go down in history as the most chaotic year. This year took us on a wild ride - one we were certainly glad to have taken with you. So, since we managed to make it this far, the guys thought we should take a look back at everything we did in 2020. This episode features some of HLL's "Greatest Hits" from the past year - we hope you enjoy it as m...
1hr 38m Jan 06, 2021
1hr 38m
45: The Ghost Rider
In Episode 45: The Ghost Rider, we are joined by Ken, who first shared some of his stories from the road on Episode 39: I Broke My Neck On The Job.  Ken's story of driving back to his terminal after breaking his neck was a fan favorite! He had so much to tell about that one experience, we didn't have a chance to explore his many other stories. Thankfully, Ken was glad to come back on the show a...
1hr 45m Dec 28, 2020
1hr 45m
44: Hammer Lane Fatality
In Episode 44: Hammer Lane Fatality, Tony and Brian are joined from the road by Chris, a long haul trucker. There's always a lot of potential to see some crazy things when you're behind the wheel, but it's especially true when you are driving a big rig. We've all had close calls on the road, whether we almost hit someone or were almost hit by someone else. In Chris's case, he was unlucky enough...
1hr 3m Dec 21, 2020
1hr 3m
43: Mountain Road Trucking
In Episode 43: Mountain Road Trucking, Tony and Brian are joined by Shane. Shane is a logging trucker in British Columbia, Canada, and has been at it for several years. Currently he's driving an eight axle with two trailers, all while combatting heavy snow and steep mountains. From smashing into moose to slipping on the chains and weathering the insane terrain, Shane has been through a lot! In ...
57m Dec 14, 2020
57m
42: Rock N' Roll Express
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 b...
59m Dec 07, 2020
59m
41: Highway Plane Explosion
In Episode 41: Highway Plane Explosion, Tony and Brian sit down with Matthew. Matt has been in trucking for about 13 years, and in that time has had many unique experiences, including a time a tornado missed him in a store to tandem driving with his dad. Sit back, relax, and buckle up as Matt blows the roof off this one. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com (http://www.preparew...
1hr 25m Nov 30, 2020
1hr 25m
40: Forklift Follies
In Episode 40: Forklift Follies. Tony and Brian are joined by Joe, a forklift operator. Joe is a man of many hats, and shares of his experiences from his different occupations throughout the years. From dabbling in dispatch to forklift operator Joe has seen it all! Best of all, Joe talks with us about getting his CDL and what he aspires to do with it. If you're interested in wild stories, this ...
1hr 18m Nov 23, 2020
1hr 18m
39: I Broke My Neck On The Job
In Episode 39: I Broke My Neck On The Job, Tony and Brian sit down with Ken, an LTL driver in Pennsylvania. In Ken's years of trucking, he's been through his fair share of insane events. He shares his experiences driving in New York as well as his near death experience, when he broke his neck and still managed to drive his truck back to the terminal! You won't find any shortage of hysterics and...
1hr 19m Nov 16, 2020
1hr 19m
38: The West Coast Trucker
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 s...
1hr 25m Nov 09, 2020
1hr 25m
37: Our Dirtiest Show Ever
In Episode 37: Our Dirtiest Show Ever, Tony and Brian are joined by Dan the 'Sewage Man'! Dan works in sewage treatment, and has had many experiences both at the sewage treatment plant and out on the road. He shares with us some of the dirtiest, filthiest stories we've ever heard (literally!) including a time he ended up covered in sewage. Buckle in, sit back, and don't mind the smell! EMERGEN...
1hr 13m Nov 02, 2020
1hr 13m
36: Triangle UFO Over Interstate
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 ...
1hr 8m Oct 26, 2020
1hr 8m