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Hammer Lane Legends

198: Snow Way Out But Through

Hammer Lane Legends

Merkel Media

Comedy Interviews, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Comedy, Automotive, Leisure

4.7611 Ratings

🗓️ 21 February 2024

⏱️ 136 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode, we are joined by Joe, a seasoned truck driver with a wealth of stories from his decades on the road. From harrowing blizzards to the unique camaraderie found within the trucking community, Joe shares insights into the life of a trucker, including the challenges and unexpected moments that define this profession. His journey through various facets of the trucking industry, from delivering pizzas for Papa John's to navigating the complexities of hauling gas, paints a vivid picture of the resilience and adaptability required in this line of work. Alongside tales of close calls and the importance of quick thinking, Joe's anecdotes highlight the blend of humor and dedication essential to thriving on the open road. This episode not only sheds light on the trucking industry's realities but also celebrates the spirit of those who keep our goods moving, no matter the weather or the hour.

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1:03.8

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1:08.3

He put it in park through over the driver's door, ran out the side of the car,

1:17.6

across the front of it, and jumped right off the side of the bridge in front of you.

1:20.6

The only people are really pulled over were truckers.

1:23.6

He said, we're going hot and he didn't slow down.

1:26.6

He went across the median onto the oncoming traffic, but where they can see him come and they just got out of the way.

1:36.2

I noticed his plane was really low. He went right in front of us, hit the fence, and it spun around. You know, 30 seconds more, he could have hit us.

1:47.0

I went around that truck and a guy, stepped out from behind the truck and threw a piece of wood

1:52.0

and shot through my window just like a spear and stuck in the back of the cab at my truck.

1:58.0

That's probably one of the stranger things I've seen.

2:07.4

Welcome to Hammer Lane Legends.

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