August 10, 2021

When was the last time you listened to a podcast?

As a Truckie, you can spend hours on the road, with not much to do but listen to music or the radio. The popularity of podcasts is growing rapidly and there are so many to choose from. There are podcasts for every mood and for every day of the week!

If you are a first time podcast listener, we've thrown together our top 5 truck-specific recommendations! Let us know what you think!

Share the Load

Hosted by OzHelp wellbeing support officer, Frank Arsego, this podcast shares stories from Australian truck drivers and the driving community. The series aims to promote connection, discuss key industry issues and challenges, and inspire ideas from drivers, for drivers, on ways to feel healthier and happier while on the road. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

On the Road

On The Road is dedicated to bringing the voice of Aussie truckies from all corners of the industry to the ears of others drivers (and anyone whose interested). Mike is a long time driver, former owner driver, contributor at Big Rigs Newspaper and advocate for a fair go for all truckies. Andy is a veteran podcaster, musician and audio technician. Find the latest episodes on SpotifyiTunesiHeartradio and Big Rig Roadshow.

Trucker Dump

With over 154 episodes and counting, this American podcast discusses life on the road, laughing at situations you often find yourself in. Listen in via their website.

Alice Isn’t Dead

If you're looking something a little different, Alice isn't Dead is a (fictional) story about a truck driver, who searches across America for the wife she had long assumed was dead. Subscribe to the show using your favourite podcast app or listen on the website.

An American Truck Driver

An average American truck driver named Chris Polk wanted his voice heard, so he made a podcast...!! Larry Long, the owner of Blue Ribbon Logistical Solutions, joins Chris on the podcast. Chris and Larry talk all things trucking, from topics as personal as self-accountability, to how to survive when rates are down. 

We hope you enjoy these podcast suggestions and get listening! We'd also love to hear your feedback and recommendations!



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