Over the Road is an eight-part series that gives voice to the trials and triumphs of America’s long haul truckers. Host “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer, a musician, storyteller and trucker for nearly 40 years, takes you behind the wheel to explore a devoted community and a world that’s changing amidst new technologies and regulations. Over the Road is a podcast from <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/">Overdrive Magazine </a>and <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/">PRX’s Radiotopia</a>.

Paul pays tribute to friend and fellow storyteller Shoestring Waugh, who was part of Over the Road’s original “Haul of Fame."

Hear “It Comes In Waves” on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PpZm_0Efuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

And on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3LDGQntsvvckcNB6VjUSOG?si=678d1b5f0cdb4220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>.

Paul pays tribute to friend and fellow storyteller Shoestring Waugh, who was part of Over the Road’s original “Haul of Fame."
Hear “It Comes In Waves” on YouTube.
And on Spotify.

Paul pays tribute to friend and fellow storyteller Shoestring Waugh, who was part of Over the Road’s original “Haul of Fame."

Eulogy for a Friend

Greetings! It’s been a while, but we’re back with an update on the state of the trucking industry in 2021, and a taste of new projects from the Over the Road team: some music, another podcast, and a book. 
 
Long Haul Paul has released a new record called, “Cornbelt Cafe.” Find it wherever you stream and download music, or head over to <a href="http://www.longhaulpaulmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LongHaulPaulMusic.com.</a>  
 
OTR producers Ian Coss and Lacy Roberts recently collaborated on a hybrid podcast/album about marriage, divorce, and the meaning of lifetime commitment. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-is-a-long-time/id1570813696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen and subscribe to </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-is-a-long-time/id1570813696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forever is a Long Time</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forever-is-a-long-time/id1570813696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you find your podcasts. 
 
And don’t miss <a href="http://the2ndhand.com/todddills/books/authored-by-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shining Man</a>, the novel recently published by OTR editor Todd Dills, from our production partner Overdrive Magazine. 
 
Can’t say when we’ll be back in the feed again, but stay safe and take care out there! 
 
Over the Road is a collaboration between Overdrive Magazine and PRX’s Radiotopia. Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a>.

Greetings! It’s been a while, but we’re back with an update on the state of the trucking industry in 2021, and a taste of new projects from the Over the Road team: some music, another podcast, and a book.
LongHaulPaulMusic.com. 
Listen and subscribe to Forever is a Long Time on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts.
Shining Man, the novel recently published by OTR editor Todd Dills, from our production partner Overdrive Magazine.
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It’s been a minute, but we’re back with an update on the state of the trucking industry in 2021, and a taste of new projects from the Over the Road team: some music, another podcast, and a book.

An Update from the Road

In our series finale, Paul checks back in with truckers we’ve met throughout Over the Road, as the team convenes at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas to ponder the million-dollar question: will self-driving trucks render American truck drivers obsolete?

Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a>.

In our series finale, Paul checks back in with truckers we’ve met throughout Over the Road, as the team convenes at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas to ponder the million-dollar question: will self-driving trucks render American truck drivers obsolete?
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

What do self-driving trucks mean for American truckers?

The Road Ahead

For this final mini-episode Paul is in the hot seat, taking your questions on everything from pet policies to hitchhikers, ‘how’s my driving?’ and highway hand signals.

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Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a>.

For this final mini-episode Paul is in the hot seat, taking your questions on everything from pet policies to hitchhikers, ‘how’s my driving?’ and highway hand signals.
Got questions about trucks, truckers and trucking in America? Give us a call. +1 765-245-4844
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

Paul takes your questions on everything from pet policies to hitchhikers, ‘how’s my driving?’ and highway hand signals.

Channel One-Nine #7

Meet a handful of Paul’s unsung heroes from within and around trucking, including a pistol-packing grandmother, a disc jockey who brought meaningful overnight trucking radio back to the airwaves and a fellow refrigerated freight hauler who helped Paul pick up the pieces after a pivotal tragedy in his career.

Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a>.

Meet a handful of Paul’s unsung heroes from within and around trucking, including a pistol-packing grandmother, a disc jockey who brought meaningful overnight trucking radio back to the airwaves and a fellow refrigerated freight hauler who helped Paul pick up the pieces after a pivotal tragedy in his career.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

Stories of Paul’s personal trucking heroes.

“The Long Haul of Fame”

For all the “four-wheelers” listening, long-time trucker and trainer Gary Buchs lays out the dos and don’ts of sharing the road with semis. We cover following-distance, blindspots, light etiquette and a few tricks that might just change the way you drive on the highway.

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Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a>.

For all the “four-wheelers” listening, long-time trucker and trainer Gary Buchs lays out the dos and don’ts of sharing the road with semis. We cover following-distance, blindspots, light etiquette and a few tricks that might just change the way you drive on the highway.
Got questions about trucks, truckers and trucking in America? Give us a call. +1 765-245-4844
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

The driver's ed episode.

Channel One-Nine #6

Punjabi-Americans represent a large and fast-growing segment of the trucking community, especially among California’s Central Valley produce haulers. In this episode, Binda Atwal tells the story of how Punjabi drivers got into the politics of trucking: leading the largest trucker demonstration in a generation, and changing a few hearts and minds in the process.

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Punjabi-Americans represent a large and fast-growing segment of the trucking community, especially among California’s Central Valley produce haulers. In this episode, Binda Atwal tells the story of how Punjabi drivers got into the politics of trucking: leading the largest trucker demonstration in a generation, and changing a few hearts and minds in the process.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

A community of immigrants leads the largest trucker protest in a generation.

Our Punjabi Brothers

We take a tour of “The Goose,” a forest green Freightliner with more than its fair share of creature comforts and personal character. The Goose’s owners, Daniel and Phyllis Snow, offer a good example of just how far some truckers will go to make a truck their own.

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We take a tour of “The Goose,” a forest green Freightliner with more than its fair share of creature comforts and personal character. The Goose’s owners, Daniel and Phyllis Snow, offer a good example of just how far some truckers will go to make a truck their own.
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Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

How do truckers customize their rigs?

Channel One-Nine #5

The stresses of trucking on family life are well-known to those working over the road. In this episode, Over the Road producer Lacy Roberts heads home to Montana to explore her family’s three-generation history in trucking, and how this job has shaped them all.

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The stresses of trucking on family life are well-known to those working over the road. In this episode, Over the Road producer Lacy Roberts heads home to Montana to explore her family’s three-generation history in trucking, and how this job has shaped them all.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

The impact of trucking on family life, told by producer Lacy Roberts.

Back Home

Paul checks back in, this time with a story of kindness amidst the challenges and strain of trucking during a pandemic.

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Paul checks back in, this time with a story of kindness amidst the challenges and strain of trucking during a pandemic.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

Paul checks back in with a story of kindness amidst the challenges and strain of trucking during a pandemic.

Update From the Road — April 14

A speed round of questions on the theme of truck mechanics, featuring veteran owner-operator Ingrid Brown.

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A speed round of questions on the theme of truck mechanics, featuring veteran owner-operator Ingrid Brown.
Got questions about trucks, truckers and trucking in America? Give us a call. +1 765-245-4844
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

Gears, engines, brakes and lights.

Channel One-Nine #4

On this tour of independent truck stops in Eastern Kentucky, Long Haul Paul investigates the enduring and alluring mystique of the “nanner nanner pudding,” and learns how each stop is keeping the lights on amidst the ever-expanding, seemingly ubiquitous national chains.

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On this tour of independent truck stops in Eastern Kentucky, Long Haul Paul investigates the enduring and alluring mystique of the “nanner nanner pudding,” and learns how each stop is keeping the lights on amidst the ever-expanding, seemingly ubiquitous national chains.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

A tour of Paul’s favorite truck stops, in search of the original “nanner nanner pudding.”

Three Stops in Kentucky

The impacts of COVID-19 have radiated out into every corner of the trucking industry. We check back in Paul and four other drivers to hear how life on the road continues to change.

Hear more from Paul's dispatches, and more perspective from produce hauler owner-operator Ingrid Brown, in last week's edition of Overdrive's podcast: <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/this-thing-is-on-methods-amidst-the-mess-madness-around-covid-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘This thing is on’: Method amidst the mess, madness around COVID-19</a>.

The impacts of COVID-19 have radiated out into every corner of the trucking industry. We check back in Paul and four other drivers to hear how life on the road continues to change.
Hear more from Paul's dispatches, and more perspective from produce hauler owner-operator Ingrid Brown, in last week's edition of Overdrive's podcast: ‘This thing is on’: Method amidst the mess, madness around COVID-19.

We check back in Paul and four other drivers to hear how life on the road continues to change amid COVID-19.

Another Update From the Road

What do drivers listen to on the road?

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What do drivers listen to on the road?
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What do drivers listen to on the road?

Channel One-Nine #3

Paul sits down with Finn Murphy, author of the memoir “The Long Haul,” for a genuine, over-the-truck-stop-counter discussion about regulation, de-regulation and the myth of the cowboy trucker. Plus, we meet one of Paul’s personal trucking heroes.

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Paul sits down with Finn Murphy, author of the memoir “The Long Haul,” for a genuine, over-the-truck-stop-counter discussion about regulation, de-regulation and the myth of the cowboy trucker. Plus, we meet one of Paul’s personal trucking heroes.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

A trucker-to-trucker conversation with Finn Murphy, author of “The Long Haul.”

A Brief History of Trucking in America

How is COVID-19 impacting truckers? Long Haul Paul offers a quick check-in and some initial observations from the road. 
 
You can read more from Paul in his essay, <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/we-drive-on-a-week-in-the-pandemic-from-truck-stops-picks-and-drops-to-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘We drive on’: A week in the pandemic, from truck stops, picks and drops, to home</a> published in Overdrive magazine.

How is COVID-19 impacting truckers? Long Haul Paul offers a quick check-in and some initial observations from the road.
‘We drive on’: A week in the pandemic, from truck stops, picks and drops, to home published in Overdrive magazine.

How is COVID-19 impacting truckers?

Brief Update From the Road

What’s your favorite road to haul?

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What’s your favorite road to haul?
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What’s your favorite road to haul?

Channel One-Nine #2

A tale of two truckers in Grand Island, Nebraska: former real-estate agent Kenyette Godhigh-Bell, and third-generation owner-operator Jared Sidlo. One is testing the waters of a new career, while the other weighs the personal costs of a job he can’t (and won’t) quit.

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A tale of two truckers in Grand Island, Nebraska: former real-estate agent Kenyette Godhigh-Bell, and third-generation owner-operator Jared Sidlo. One is testing the waters of a new career, while the other weighs the personal costs of a job he can’t (and won’t) quit.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

A tale of two truckers in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Why We Drive

What are CB handles?

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What are CB handles?
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What are CB handles?

Channel One-Nine #1

Over the Road host “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer drops into the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, where drivers from all over the country converge each year to show off their chrome and exchange stories, tips and gripes.

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Over the Road host “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer drops into the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, where drivers from all over the country converge each year to show off their chrome and exchange stories, tips and gripes.
Find a transcript for this episode and learn more about Over the Road at overtheroad.fm.

A visit to the Mid-America Trucking Show, with host “Long Haul Paul.”

The Biggest Tailgate in Trucking

Where’s that truck going, what’s inside it and who’s that person behind the wheel? In Over the Road, from <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX’s Radiotopia</a> and <a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overdrive Magazine</a>, host “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer, a 40-year veteran truck driver, takes you behind the wheel to explore a devoted community and a culture that’s changing amidst new technologies and regulations. Rolling out February 20. Listen for free at <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

Where’s that truck going, what’s inside it and who’s that person behind the wheel? In Over the Road, from PRX’s Radiotopia and Overdrive Magazine, host “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer, a 40-year veteran truck driver, takes you behind the wheel to explore a devoted community and a culture that’s changing amidst new technologies and regulations. Rolling out February 20. Listen for free at overtheroad.fm or wherever you get your podcasts.