Dan started hauling 140,000-pound chip trucks through the UP woods at 17. Fifty years and a few million miles later, he sits down with Josh to talk about what trucking was, what it is now, and what every new driver needs to know.

🔑 KEY TOPICS

— 50 years of trucking experience across van lines, intermodal, heavy haul, and OTR

— The financial realities of owner-operator trucking— Why autonomous trucks face more obstacles than most people realize

— ELD regulations and how they've reshaped daily operations

— Practical advice: pre-trip habits, parking strategy, and navigating big cities— What intermodal drayage actually involves day-to-day

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🔗 LINKS

Midwest Truck Driving School: https://midwesttruckdrivingschool.com

North Country Electrical Line & Heavy Equipment School: https://ncheschool.com

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