The Truckers Radio Podcast

Stacey Yearout

Welcome to The Trucker’s Radio Podcast — where real talk meets the open road.Hosted by Stacy Yearout, a 30-year veteran of the transportation industry — this podcast is built for real drivers who are tired of the lies, the corporate polish, and the fake “influencer” trucking shows that don’t speak the truth.Stacy has lived every mile of this life. He’s been a driver, a fleet owner, a freight broker, a CDL trainer, a mental health and recovery coach, and yes — a published author who’s told stories from the darkest corners of this industry and life itself.He knows what it’s like to rebuild from nothing. He knows what it means to train someone and say, “I wouldn’t trust you to drive next to my family — and that’s why you ain’t ready.”This podcast is about the truth — and sometimes that truth stings.Yeah, the trolls show up. The ones who say, “You’re too real,” or “You talk too hard.” But if the truth hurts, maybe that’s because someone needed to hear it. This ain’t for them. It’s for the drivers who want to get better, stay alive, and learn what this life is really about.Every episode breaks down what others won’t talk about:CDL scams and training trapsMental health, addiction, and burnoutFreight rate manipulation and company politicsTruck stop safety, etiquette, and brotherhoodThe rise and fall of trucking loyalty — and how we bring it back💬 We take listener emails every week — real questions from real drivers, answered on-air. Send yours to thetruckersradiopd@gmail.com, or visit us at www.TheTruckersRadioPodcast.com.🛠️ This is what we stand for:Respect for the working man and woman in the seatThe brotherhood and sisterhood we’ve lost — and need to rebuildReal-world survival, financial awareness, and mental strengthNo fluff, no BS, and no apologies for telling the truthWhether you’re fresh out of CDL school, halfway across the country on your 10th reset, or thinking about getting into the game — this podcast is for you.You’re not alone. And you damn sure ain’t forgotten.🔊 The Trucker’s Radio Podcast — for truckers, by a trucker, built from the ground up with diesel, dirt, and discipline.Hit play. Join the movement. And keep it between the lines.

  1. Highway Robbery: How Truckers Are Being Taxed, Fined, and Regulated Out of Existence

    JAN 5

    Highway Robbery: How Truckers Are Being Taxed, Fined, and Regulated Out of Existence

    Send a text America runs on truck drivers — but the trucking industry is being slowly suffocated by unfair taxation, predatory regulations, hidden fees, and government systems that quietly drain drivers and small fleets dry. In this powerful episode of The Trucker’s Radio Podcast, we expose the truth behind: • Fuel taxes that keep rising while roads keep falling apart • Regulatory fines designed to punish instead of protect • IRS and state tax traps that cripple owner-operators • Broker practices that blur the line between “business” and fraud • How small carriers are forced out while mega-fleets get a free pass • Why the American trucker is becoming the most over-regulated worker in the nation This is not politics — this is survival. If you are a truck driver, fleet owner, dispatcher, or small carrier, this episode will open your eyes to how deeply the system is stacked against you — and why so many honest drivers are being driven out of business. The road may be open… but the system is rigged. trucking taxesowner operator taxestrucking industry crisistrucker regulationstruck driver rightsunfair trucking finesfreight broker transparencysmall fleet survivalfuel tax truckingdot violationsfmcsa regulationsirs trucking audittrucking fraudlogistics corruptionamerican truckerfreight recessiontrucker podcasttrucking business tipshow to survive truckingtruck driver life#TruckingTaxes#OwnerOperatorLife#TruckersRadioPodcast#TruckerRights#FreightRecession#DOTViolations#FMCSA#TruckDriverLife#TruckingCrisis#LogisticsIndustry#AmericanTrucker#SmallFleet#TruckerStrong#FuelTax#TruckingTruth#RoadLife#BlueCollar#TruckingBusiness#TruckersOfAmerica#KeepOnTruckinSupport the show

    59 min
  2. The truckers radio podcast lounge from life outside the truck to rants of the road!!!

    12/23/2025

    The truckers radio podcast lounge from life outside the truck to rants of the road!!!

    Send a text The Trucker’s Radio Podcast is a no-nonsense podcast for the men and women who live life on the road. Hosted by Stacey W. Yearout, a trucking industry veteran with over 30 years of real-world experience, this podcast dives into the realities drivers face every day — from freight rates, leasing, negotiation, and tightening capacity, to mental health, relationships, recovery, politics, food, lifestyle, and life beyond the windshield. This is not corporate trucking talk.  This is driver talk. Each episode delivers honest conversations, hard truths, practical advice, and real-life stories from the trucking community. Whether you’re an owner-operator, leased-on driver, company driver, or thinking about getting into the industry, The Trucker’s Radio Podcast gives you insight they don’t teach in orientation. We talk about: Freight rates & negotiation strategiesLeasing pitfalls & survival tacticsTightening capacity & market cyclesMental health & life on the roadFamily, relationships & recoveryPolitics, policies & industry impactEveryday driver topics — from food to financesNo sugarcoating.  No corporate spin.  Just the truth from the driver’s seat. 🎧 Real talk for real drivers. 📡 CONTACT & CONNECT 📧 Email: thetruckersradiopd@gmail.com 🌐 Website: https://thetruckersradiopodcast.com Have a question, topic suggestion, or story you want shared on the show?  Send us an email — your voice matters The Trucker’s Radio Podcast Powered by Sabren Group LLC Sabren Group LLC provides trauma-informed recovery coaching, mental health advocacy, and real-world support for drivers and families navigating life in and around the trucking industry. truckers radio podcasttrucking podcasttrucking industry podcastowner operator podcastfreight rates podcasttrucking negotiationleasing trucking podcastlife on the road truckingtruck driver mental healthtrucking business podcastlong haul driver lifetrucking truth podcasttruckers radio podcast, trucking podcast, trucking industry, owner operator, leased operator, freight rates, trucking negotiation, life on the road, truck driver mental health, trucking business, long haul drivers, trucking truth, sabren group llc #TruckersRadioPodcast  #TruckingPodcast  #TruckDriverLife  #LifeOnTheRoad #TruckingIndustry  #OwnerOperator  #LeasedOperator  #FreightRates  #TruckingBusiness #MentalHealthOnTheRoad  #DriverLife  #TruckerTruth  #LongHaul  #RoadLife #SabrenGroup  #PoweredBySabrenGroup Support the show

    54 min
  3. Rates, Leases & Negotiation: Surviving a Tightening Capacity Market

    12/22/2025

    Rates, Leases & Negotiation: Surviving a Tightening Capacity Market

    Send a text In this episode of The Trucker’s Radio Podcast, we break down what drivers are really facing right now — tightening capacity, rate pressure, leasing pitfalls, and the art of negotiation in a market that is no longer forgiving mistakes. We talk openly about: Why capacity is tightening and how it affects ratesThe difference between leasing smart vs. leasing desperateHow brokers negotiate — and how drivers should respondWhy too many drivers leave money on the tableWhat owner-operators and leased-on drivers must do to survive this cycleThis isn’t theory. This is real-world trucking, real negotiations, and hard lessons learned on the road. If you don’t understand how rates, capacity, and leverage work together, you will get squeezed — and this episode explains exactly why. Whether you’re an owner-operator, leased-on driver, or considering leasing for the first time, this episode gives you the tools and mindset needed to protect yourself in today’s market. 🎧 Real talk. No sugarcoating. Just trucking truth. trucking rates podcastfreight rate negotiationtightening capacity truckingowner operator negotiationtrucking lease agreementleased operator advicefreight market capacitybroker negotiation truckingtrucking business podcastrate per mile truckingtrucking industry analysisfreight market discussiontruckers radio podcasttrucking rates, freight negotiation, tightening capacity, trucking lease, owner operator podcast, leased operator advice, freight market, broker negotiation, trucking business, rate per mile, trucking industry news, truckers radio podcast, trucking truth #TruckersRadioPodcast  #TruckingRates  #FreightNegotiation  #TighteningCapacity  #OwnerOperator #TruckingIndustry  #FreightMarket  #RatePerMile  #TruckLife  #LeasedOperator  #SmallFleet #TruckingBusiness  #FreightBroker  #NegotiationSkills  #MarketCycles  #LogisticsLife Drivers — what are you seeing out there right now? Are rates tightening where you run? Are brokers negotiating harder? Drop your experience below — real drivers helping real drivers.Support the show

    1 hr
  4. Forced Dispatch & Driver Coercion: Know Your Rights Before Safety Is Compromised

    12/15/2025

    Forced Dispatch & Driver Coercion: Know Your Rights Before Safety Is Compromised

    Send a text Forced dispatch and driver coercion are putting truck drivers — and the public — at serious risk every single day. In this episode of The Trucker’s Radio Podcast, host Stacey Yearout, a 30-year trucking veteran and founder of Sabren Group LLC, breaks down the real laws, federal regulations, and driver protections surrounding coercion, retaliation, and being pressured to drive when it’s unsafe or illegal. Too many drivers are told to “just make it work” — whether it’s driving in snow and ice, running out of hours, pushing through fatigue, or ignoring mechanical safety issues. What many drivers don’t realize is that federal law clearly protects drivers who refuse unsafe or illegal loads, and trucking companies, dispatchers, brokers, shippers, and receivers can face serious penalties for coercion or retaliation. This episode covers: What forced dispatch actually meansHow driver coercion is defined under FMCSA regulationsThe federal anti-coercion ruleOSHA and STAA whistleblower protectionsWhat legally counts as retaliationPenalties trucking companies can faceHow drivers can protect themselvesWhy the driver is the final authority on safetyThis is not rumor or opinion — this is federal law explained in plain language for the people who live it every day. If you’ve ever been pressured to drive when it wasn’t safe, legal, or right, this episode is essential listening. 🎙️ The Trucker’s Radio Podcast Powered by © Sabren Group LLC 📩 Email the show: thetruckersradiopd@gmail.com  🌐 Website: thetruckersradiopodcast.com forced dispatch trucking  driver coercion trucking  truck driver rights  trucking safety laws  FMCSA coercion rule  trucking retaliation  refusing unsafe loads  truck driver safety  hours of service violations  driving in snow trucking laws  OSHA whistleblower trucking  STAA trucking law  dispatch pressure trucking  trucking industry safety  truck driver legal protections  trucking compliance  trucker podcast  trucking law explained Truck Driver Rights  Forced Dispatch  Driver Coercion  Trucking Safety  FMCSA Regulations  Trucking Industry  Truckers Life  Trucker Podcast  Transportation Law  Driver Safety  OSHA  STAA  Trucking Compliance  Road Safety Safety is not insubordination.  Knowing your rights can save your license — and your life.Share this episode with another driver who needs to hear it. Support the show

    24 min
  5. Truckers on Edge: The Truth About Brokers, Fees & the Parking Crisis

    11/20/2025

    Truckers on Edge: The Truth About Brokers, Fees & the Parking Crisis

    Send a text Truckers on Edge: Brokers, Fees, and Parking Problems The Truckers Radio Podcast • Hosted by Stacey Yearout In this hard-hitting episode of The Truckers Radio Podcast, 30-year trucking veteran Stacey Yearout breaks down the pressure cooker that America’s drivers are facing every single day on the road. From shady broker tactics and hidden fees to the national truck-parking crisis that’s pushing drivers to their breaking point, this episode goes straight into the issues that keep truckers frustrated, exhausted, and unheard. Stacey delivers raw, real-world insight from decades behind the wheel — explaining how broker rates get manipulated, why fees are out of control, and how the lack of safe parking is turning every shutdown into a gamble. If you've ever dealt with lying brokers, unpaid detention, mystery charges, or the stress of trying to find a legal spot with minutes left on your clock… this episode is for you. Truckers keep this country moving, but the system keeps stacking the deck against the men and women doing the work. Here, we shine a light on what’s really happening — and why drivers are fed up. It’s time to talk about it. Loudly. And with no filter. truckers on edge, trucking podcast, broker fees trucking, truck parking crisis, detention pay problems, trucking industry issues, trucker parking shortage, shady brokers trucking, trucking life podcast, Stacey Yearout, Sabren Group LLC, The Truckers Radio Podcast, broken trucking system, trucking frustrations, life on the road, truck driver issues 2025 truckers on edge, trucking podcast episode, trucking industry issues, truck parking shortage, broker transparency, detention fees trucking, 30 year trucker, trucking reality, truck driver problems, life on the road, trucker burnout, stacey yearout podcast, sabren group, truckers radio podcast  #TruckersRadioLounge  #TruckersRadioPodcast  #TruckingLife  #LifeOffTheRoad  #TruckerBarbecue  #TruckersOfTikTok  #TruckerLifestyle #TruckersRadioLounge  #TruckersRadioPodcast  #TruckingLife  #LifeOffTheRoad  #TruckerBarbecue  #TruckersOfTikTok  #TruckerLifestyle  #TruckDriverLife  #OffDutyLife  #SabrenGroup  #StaceyYearout  #TruckersCommunity  #BBQLife  #GrillingNation  #TruckStopStories  #AmericanTruckers   #TruckDriverLife  #OffDutyLife  #SabrenGroup  #StaceyYearout  #TruckersCommunity  #BBQLife  #GrillingNation  #TruckStopStories  #AmericanTruckers  Support the show

    52 min
  6. Truckers' BBQ Talk: Briskets, Burgers & Brews

    11/20/2025

    Truckers' BBQ Talk: Briskets, Burgers & Brews

    Send a text 🔥 Description: Welcome to The Truckers Radio Lounge — the place where truckers finally get to throw it in neutral and talk about real life outside the cab. Hosted by Stacey Yearout, founder of Sabren Group LLC and host of The Truckers Radio Podcast, this show dives into the downtime: barbecuing, grilling, camping, family time, weekend hobbies, off-road fun, fishing, sports, music, bonfires, and everything that reminds us who we are when we’re not chasing miles. No dispatch. No ELD beeping. No stress. Just stories, laughs, conversations, and the simple things that make life worth living when we finally shut it down for the night. Pull up a chair, because this is where truckers become people again. The Truckers Radio Lounge is the official downtime destination for America’s drivers. This podcast brings you the human side of the trucking lifestyle — everything we do when we’re not hauling freight. Hosted by trucking veteran and author Stacey Yearout of the Sabren Group, this show highlights the passions and hobbies truckers love: grilling and backyard barbecues, home-cooked meals on the road, fishing trips, hunting season, camping, motorcycles, classic cars, outdoor adventures, music, family time, and mental health breaks from the grind. Each episode delivers real conversations, tips, stories, interviews, and lifestyle moments that remind us that life is more than a DOT clock. Whether you’re parked somewhere watching the sunset or sitting at home enjoying your time off, The Truckers Radio Lounge gives you a place to relax, unwind, and connect. Support the show

    55 min
  7. Rules & Reality: Fatal Accidents, Domiciled vs. Non-Domiciled Drivers on America’s Highways

    10/30/2025

    Rules & Reality: Fatal Accidents, Domiciled vs. Non-Domiciled Drivers on America’s Highways

    Send a text  America’s highways are seeing deadlier crashes, and truckers are caught in the crossfire. In this episode, host Stacey Yearout breaks down the truth about accidents involving U.S.-domiciled drivers versus non-domiciled commercial drivers, including who is at fault — and why the reporting isn’t always honest.   What “non-domiciled driver” legally means  ✅ Why the numbers are rising  ✅ Recent major fatal accidents across the U.S.  ✅ Immigration, licensing, and enforcement failures  ✅ What truckers want — and deserve — to know   🎧 Listen now — and join the conversation at:   www.TheTruckersRadioPodcast.com   TheTruckersRadioPd@gmail.com Trucking Safety Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers Truck Accidents United States FMCSA Driver Rules Fatal Truck Crashes Commercial Driver License Laws Immigration & Trucking Workforce Highway Fatalities 2025 Trucking Podcast for Drivers The Trucker’s Talk Radio Podcast Sabren Group LLC trucking, truckers talk radio, trucking podcast, truck accidents, highway safety, domicile drivers, non-domiciled drivers, FMCSA rules, truck crash report, CDL drivers, trucking industry news, 18 wheeler accidents, big rig crashes, truck driver safety, Sabren Group LLC, Stacey Yearout, real truckers trucking, truck drivers, truckers talk radio, The Truckers Radio Podcast,  highway safety, 18 wheeler accidents, big rig crashes, fatal truck crashes, commercial driver safety, trucking industry news, FMCSA regulations, domiciled drivers, non-domiciled drivers, immigration and trucking, CDL enforcement, trucking America’s highways, trucking podcast USA, Sabren Group LLC, Stacey Yearout, real trucker stories, driver safety, American truck drivers, transportation industry, accident investigations, rules of the road, truck driver life, professional drivers, DOT compliance, I-10 crash, I-85 crash, truck crash statistics, trucking problems, logistics industry, trucking safety concerns, border and trucking, highway fatality crisis, listen truckers, trucking community, truck driver awareness, trucking advocacy, over-the-road drivers Support the show

    1h 43m

About

Welcome to The Trucker’s Radio Podcast — where real talk meets the open road.Hosted by Stacy Yearout, a 30-year veteran of the transportation industry — this podcast is built for real drivers who are tired of the lies, the corporate polish, and the fake “influencer” trucking shows that don’t speak the truth.Stacy has lived every mile of this life. He’s been a driver, a fleet owner, a freight broker, a CDL trainer, a mental health and recovery coach, and yes — a published author who’s told stories from the darkest corners of this industry and life itself.He knows what it’s like to rebuild from nothing. He knows what it means to train someone and say, “I wouldn’t trust you to drive next to my family — and that’s why you ain’t ready.”This podcast is about the truth — and sometimes that truth stings.Yeah, the trolls show up. The ones who say, “You’re too real,” or “You talk too hard.” But if the truth hurts, maybe that’s because someone needed to hear it. This ain’t for them. It’s for the drivers who want to get better, stay alive, and learn what this life is really about.Every episode breaks down what others won’t talk about:CDL scams and training trapsMental health, addiction, and burnoutFreight rate manipulation and company politicsTruck stop safety, etiquette, and brotherhoodThe rise and fall of trucking loyalty — and how we bring it back💬 We take listener emails every week — real questions from real drivers, answered on-air. Send yours to thetruckersradiopd@gmail.com, or visit us at www.TheTruckersRadioPodcast.com.🛠️ This is what we stand for:Respect for the working man and woman in the seatThe brotherhood and sisterhood we’ve lost — and need to rebuildReal-world survival, financial awareness, and mental strengthNo fluff, no BS, and no apologies for telling the truthWhether you’re fresh out of CDL school, halfway across the country on your 10th reset, or thinking about getting into the game — this podcast is for you.You’re not alone. And you damn sure ain’t forgotten.🔊 The Trucker’s Radio Podcast — for truckers, by a trucker, built from the ground up with diesel, dirt, and discipline.Hit play. Join the movement. And keep it between the lines.