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HyfieldTrucking

We discuss all things and ramble on about news, to current events with a focus on the trucking industry and #hyfieldfamily. 

  1. 5D AGO

    We Survived A Frozen Cruise, Rebuilt The Shop, And Learned Why Undercarriage Wash Matters

    Send us a text The day started with a shock: “Welcome to beautiful Antarctica” over the cruise ship speakers… in South Florida. That freeze set the stage for a fast, funny, and useful ride through winter realities—why iguanas fall from trees during cold snaps, how wildlife rules change under stress, and what it all says about adapting quickly when conditions go sideways. From there, we steer into the moments that matter for drivers: when to call it on icy runs, how to plan around service patterns on flights, and the small tricks (always order a double in Comfort Plus) that make long days easier. Back at the yard, we get practical. Pallet shelving showed up and changed everything. We break down how to configure heavy‑duty racks, why wire decking depth matters, and the satisfaction of finally clearing floor space. Then it’s toolbox time: the hidden science behind seams, materials, repairable parts, and why the RC boxes earn their price when cheaper units fail at the weld. If you wrench, spec, or buy for a fleet, this segment will save you real money over the life of your gear. Winter maintenance becomes the throughline: undercarriage washes aren’t luxuries when salt is eating frames and lines; washer fluid ratings matter more than brand names; and wiper blades deliver the most value when you buy smart and stock up. We talk vendor accounts, negotiating parts discounts without seven‑figure filter spend, and small upgrades like smart locks and lounge layouts that quietly improve morale. There’s even a cat‑friendly sleeper build that stays spotless and a new five‑hour energy flavor that actually tastes good. Looking for a show that rides the line between road stories and real takeaways? This one’s full of field‑tested tips for fighting corrosion, choosing repairable equipment, and making better calls when weather wins the first round. If it helps you get down the road with fewer headaches and a cleaner rig, we did our job. Subscribe, share with a driver who needs good company, and leave a review with the winter hack you swear by. We’ll feature our favorites next week. Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    1h 21m

  2. JAN 24

    Cold Skies, Hot Takes

    Send us a text A joke and a weather gripe set the tone, but the story that grabs you is an oil pressure warning at altitude and the quiet, methodical choices that followed. We walk through the cockpit logic—climb for glide, identify alternates, measure thresholds—and show how aeronautical decision making mirrors the best habits on the road. It’s not about heroics; it’s about buying time, staying calm, and keeping safe options in reach when winter makes every mile feel longer. From there we pivot into the realities drivers face this season: black ice that looks like flowing water, wind that scrubs highways clean in one county and buries ramps in the next, and the way modern lane keep systems can help or distract depending on the day. We get honest about steering feel, alert fatigue, and when to shut features off. Then we zoom out to border crossings. If you’ve ever sat at Canada customs watching the clock flip your pay from miles to hours, you’ll recognize the playbook: bulletproof paperwork, patient mindset, and shelf-stable groceries that save you when delays blow past your ETA. We even unpack the rare but costly scenarios—like long inspections that spoil temperature-sensitive freight—and why some losses are already baked into supply chains. The lifestyle glue is everywhere: where to park a rig at Mall of America, how to avoid rideshare dead zones on return trips, and why comparing Uber and Lyft can save you big when surge pricing hits after a game. We share old-school connectivity hacks from jetpacks to tethering, because buffering a movie in a sleeper still happens when weather wins. And we close the loop in the air: why a bigger engine heats better, how icing equipment changes go/no-go decisions, and the path to an instrument rating that unlocks safer flying in messy skies. If you want more conversations that blend road craft, air sense, and practical logistics you can use today, tap follow, share this with a driver who needs a winter boost, and leave a quick review to help others find us. What’s your smartest cold-weather tip that’s saved a run? Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    1h 12m

  3. JAN 10

    New Year, New Rules: Truckers And THC

    Send us a text The headlines say cannabis is getting reclassified, but what does that actually mean when you hold a CDL and your job depends on clean screens? We dig into the federal move toward Schedule III, cut through the myths, and explain why FMCSA testing panels can still flag marijuana even if the law shifts. You’ll hear what carriers are likely to keep doing, where the gray areas live, and how trace THC from “THC-free” CBD can still cause a positive. We also talk about the real-world tension drivers face: caring for anxious pets with CBD on long hauls, navigating product labels that don’t match reality, and staying compliant without guesswork. Then we zoom out to the bigger picture—how rescheduling could unlock medical research for epilepsy and seizure disorders, create clearer dosing standards, and eventually enable smarter impairment testing. It’s not advocacy; it’s clarity, safety, and a practical roadmap for anyone in a safety-sensitive role. Between policy deep dives, we share our top moments from 2025—London’s rum festival, Bastille Day and jaw-dropping drone shows, nature escapes, and a hard-earned pilot’s license—before setting sights on 2026 plans: better yard workflows, driver lounge upgrades, theme park stops, and a steadier freight outlook. The theme tying it all together is simple: be curious, stay cautious, and make choices that protect your license and your future. If you value straight talk on trucking rules, driver safety, and the shifting cannabis landscape, hit follow, share this with a teammate, and leave a quick review with your take on THC testing and CBD risks. Your feedback shapes what we decode next. Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    59 min

  4. 12/27/2025

    New Shop, New Era

    Send us a text A storage unit can only take you so far. We finally planted roots with a real two-bay shop—and the difference is immediate: safer turnarounds, faster service, organized parts, and a driver lounge built for actual rest. We break down the search in a booming Columbus market, why so many “perfect” buildings failed the test, and how we ended up with the right mix of space, power, and potential to scale our Tech Ops the way drivers deserve. Inside, we tour the upgrades that matter most. Heavy-duty pallet shelving for clean inventory. A real steel workbench for vice-and-hammer fixes. An 80-gallon compressor and manifold plan so impact tools replace dead batteries and slow hands. And the big one: solving tire pressure right at the shop, turning dangerous 80s on steers into safe 120s before anyone hits the road. Safety isn’t a slogan when you cut the risk of blowouts and wasted miles just by having the right gear in the right place. We also made the space livable. Fast T-Mobile business internet to power iPads, updates, and calls. An 86-inch TV for sports in 4K. Laundry, coffee, tea, and clean water so downtime feels like downtime. The goal is simple: reduce friction for drivers while we do the work—swap a microwave, replace dock bumpers, or prep a truck for its next team. Plus, we’re gearing up for community: weekend cookouts, casual meetups, and a place where road stories meet good food. Speaking of food, we detour through Louisiana staples, low-glycemic Parish Rice, and a spirited fried chicken debate, because culture and community fuel the work just as much as tools and torque. Want more of this behind-the-scenes journey as we build? Tap follow, leave a quick review, and share the show with a driver who’d appreciate a smarter shop and a warmer lounge. Your support helps more people find us—and helps us keep leveling up for you. Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    1h 26m

  5. 12/13/2025

    Holiday Roads, Pecan Loads

    Send us a text Bad intel travels fast. Facts travel farther. We kicked things off with post‑Thanksgiving stories—quiet weekends, Southern “polite bites,” and a heated dessert debate—before unboxing a generous pecan sampler from a listener team. The table lit up: praline versus cinnamon sugar, chocolate that overwhelmed the nut, and a mysterious white‑coated half that divided the room. Food memories opened a portal to regional nostalgia and the economics of everyday life on the road: Blue Bell versus local dairies, shrinkflation in the freezer aisle, and the slow march of squeeze bottles from ketchup to mayo to peanut butter. Then we swapped the kitchen for a coastline. Picture a poolside lobster roll that actually lives up to the hype, crispy fries that stay crisp, and a Jeep chasing a map’s promise of a perfect loop. Reality? Permit‑only segments, cliffside gravel, and a strategic U‑turn. It made for laughs and a lesson: risk management isn’t just for dispatch. Whether it’s a mountain road or a soft rate board, good judgment pays. That lens helped us decode the headline of the week: chatter that CRST was “shutting down” over‑the‑road. We walked through the original report, the company’s clarification, and the fuller picture that followed—roughly 200 trucks removed, some redeployed, and several hundred jobs impacted. Painful, yes, but not a collapse. We dug into fleet math, parked tractors, and why this contraction phase is thinning the herd before the widely forecast 2026 recovery. The practical takeaway for drivers and teams: anchor to stable, diversified carriers; protect cash; keep utilization high; and choose freight that aligns with resilience, not just rate. Along the way, we offer gratitude for the people who keep critical shipments moving and the small rituals that keep spirits up. And for the curious: the white pecans were white chocolate, not yogurt—proof that even tasteful debates deserve a proper reveal. If this mix of road truth and real talk hit home, follow the show, share it with a driver who needs company, and drop a review so more folks can find us. Your support keeps the wheels turning. Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    1h 10m

  6. 11/29/2025

    From Surprise Snow To MD-11 Crash: How Weather, Aviation, And Trucking Intersect

    Send us a text A blue-sky Friday turned into a surprise blanket of wet snow, and that weather whiplash set the stage for a wide-ranging, grounded conversation about safety, judgment, and the systems we rely on. We open with the simple joys—fireplace, sweats, and a Jurassic Park rewatch—then weave through Stallone’s underrated writing, Taylor Sheridan’s expanding universe, and what “renaissance” careers teach about grit. The pivot is abrupt and necessary: a detailed, plain-English breakdown of the UPS MD-11 crash at Louisville, why tri-jets ended up in cargo fleets, the DC-10 pylon legacy, and how regulators moved to park aircraft while investigators sort engine failure from structural failure. If you’ve wondered how an engine detaches at rotation, how compressor stalls steal thrust, or why freight carriers balance fuel burn against acquisition cost, we lay it out without jargon. From there, we bring it back to the road. Black ice doesn’t announce itself, bridges freeze first, and shaded underpasses stay slick hours after sunlit lanes look fine. We share what actually helps when winter hits: carry winter-rated washer fluid and spare blades, keep anti-gel on board if you fuel warm and drive cold, and treat route planning like a skill, not a checkbox. Truck GPS units with traffic and radar beat guesswork; carrier maps are safe but often outdated; consumer apps aren’t for routing big rigs but are excellent early warning for traffic. State DOT sites and radar apps can be the difference between a clean pass and a shutdown in blowing crosswinds. And yes, sometimes the smart move is a longer arc around a metro that saves stress and time. Underneath it all is a single idea: safety is a culture of choices. Aviation cancels flights rather than stretch thin; trucking can mirror that by slowing down, staging smart, and rerouting with intent. We wrap with a preview of a full winter preparedness deep dive, plus a practical PSA about CARB testing with OTR Services for anyone running California. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who lives on the road, and tell us the one tool or tactic that’s saved your bacon in bad weather. Your tip might help someone else get home safe. Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    1h 17m

  7. 11/15/2025

    USPS, Non-Domiciled CDLs, And Capacity Crunch Explained

    Send us a text A windy hop to Fort Wayne set the stage, but the real turbulence hit when USPS clamped down on non-domiciled CDL drivers and watched service clog almost overnight. We walk through the ban, the backlash, and the DOT’s emergency interim rule, then connect the dots to capacity, safety, and why a slow correction might finally nudge rates higher after a grinding freight slump. We break the jargon into real-world choices: how lowest-bid USPS contracts implode when diesel spikes, why CDL mills and lax English proficiency testing create safety and fairness gaps, and what happens when visa timelines don’t match CDL validity. You’ll hear how states with friendlier rules amplified the problem and why contractors leaned on non-domiciled license holders to make thin margins work. It’s not a blame game aimed at drivers; it’s a look at the systems that pushed many into bad deals and how enforcement could rebalance the market. Then we zoom out. Three forces are shrinking capacity even without a demand boom: tighter English-proficiency enforcement, the non-domiciled CDL crackdown, and a major pullback in new truck builds as OEMs cut shifts and big fleets delay refresh cycles. That combination retires older equipment faster than it’s replaced and pushes out noncompliant operators, setting the stage for a gradual lift in rates. Expect a slow burn, not fireworks—more like an instrument approach than a sprint to the runway. Along the way, we keep it human: instrument training with foggles and 200-foot minimums, the surreal sight of wind turbines from 4,000 feet, and the eternal truck-stop coffee debate that every driver holds strong opinions about. If you care about safety, compliance, and getting paid fairly for the miles you run, this conversation gives you both the story and the strategy. Subscribe, share with a driver who needs the update, and drop your take: will tighter rules help or hurt your lanes this quarter? Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    1h 13m

  8. 11/01/2025

    From Beef Jerky Taste Test To Predictive Truck Parking On I 5

    Send us a text A thunderstorm, a table full of jerky, and a big promise from Washington State: find safe truck parking up to four hours ahead. We kick off with a care package from David and Ramona and a spirited taste test—lemon pepper’s bright pop, jalapeno honey’s gentle burn, Texas heat’s serious kick, and bohemian garlic’s bold, road-worthy flavor—before steering straight into the news that could change nightly parking hunts on I-5. We break down how a predictive system might actually work for drivers: sensors at rest areas and weigh stations, real-time counts blended with historical patterns, and the need for alerts that adjust when a crash or surge flips the script. The idea is simple—less circling, safer stops, smarter spacing—but execution matters. We talk accuracy, hands-free prompts, public vs private lot coverage, and the reality that a five-spot miss can blow a tight clock. If it’s going to help, it has to be transparent, fast, and driver-first. A recent AWS outage adds context. When the cloud hiccups, maintenance platforms, phone systems, airline tools, and apps wobble with it. We share what went down, why services came back in odd patches, and how dependent modern trucking has become on a few giant backbones. That launches a lively sidebar on cyberattacks, hacker movie nostalgia, and the balance between embracing new tools and building analog fallbacks. We round things out with practical fuel talk: hidden sugar in road snacks, why many travelers feel better eating abroad, and small choices that keep energy steady. Subscribe, share with a teammate who’s fought for a spot at 10 p.m., and tell us: would you trust a four-hour parking prediction to plan your night? Your take could shape what gets built next. Email us: theouterbeltpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.hyfieldtrucking.com Interested in joining our team? Email us at info.hyfieldtrucking.com we have open trucks! You must be part of a team. No solo drivers. Call us at 1-833-493-4353 Option 1 Facebook: The Outer Belt Podcast Instagram: The_OuterBelt

    54 min
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We discuss all things and ramble on about news, to current events with a focus on the trucking industry and #hyfieldfamily. 

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  • Creator
    HyfieldTrucking
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
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