TalkCDL Trucking Podcast
A direct, pro-driver podcast for American truckers covering industry news, pay disputes, regulations, and on-the-road realities.
A mix of long-form discussions and short, reactive video clips for professional truck drivers. The show focuses on practical, often contentious, issues like pay structures, deceptive carrier practices, and FMCSA regulations. It takes a strong pro-driver stance, aiming to inform and advocate for truckers in the American trucking industry.
“The show combines deep-dive episodes analyzing complex topics like driver pay with a high volume of short, daily videos covering news, on-road incidents, and rule changes. The husband-and-wife host dynamic provides both a driver's and a family perspective on the trucking lifestyle.”
Who hosts this show
TalkCDL is hosted by Troy Austin, a former over-the-road truck driver, and his wife, Ruthann. Troy grew up in the industry, with his grandfather owning a coal-hauling trucking company. After driving for many years, he and Ruthann started a recruiting company before launching the podcast, which they now co-host from Florida. The show serves as a voice for American truck drivers, covering industry news, regulations, and workplace issues.
Credentials & credits
- Former over-the-road truck driver
- Grew up in a family-owned trucking business
- Former owner of a driver recruiting company
Other ventures
- Driver recruiting company (formerly)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Who knew, I didn't, did you? #truckdriversJun 26, 2026 · 15s
- 02Old vs NewJun 24, 2026 · 11s
- 03When U turns go wrongJun 21, 2026 · 39s
- 04Driver’s What’s Your WorthJun 20, 2026 · 31 min
- 05DOT Secretly Recorded #longhaultrucker #truckdriver #departmentoftransportationJun 20, 2026 · 1 min
- 06CH Robinso Named in Law SuitJun 18, 2026 · 47s
Notable episodes
- 01Driver’s What’s Your Worth
A representative deep-dive episode analyzing the common discrepancy between advertised per-mile pay rates and a driver's actual annual salary.
- 02CH Robinso Named in Law Suit
An example of the show's timely coverage of major industry news and legal battles affecting freight brokers and carriers.
- 03Who knew, I didn't, did you?
Demonstrates the show's short-form video format used for quick updates on specific, often obscure, trucking regulations.
What you'll be asked on this show
The main host, Troy, is direct and opinionated, often co-hosting with his wife Ruthann who brings the perspective of a trucker's spouse. Longer episodes analyze news and survey drivers on key issues, while shorter YouTube videos often feature quick updates or commentary on dashcam footage. The tone is conversational and firmly on the side of the driver.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “What do you need to make a week?”
- “When is the last time you filed for $80,000?”
- “So what's your worth?”
- “Have you guys been self-reporting yourself?”
Signature segments
- · Word of the Day
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show frequently has truck drivers call in to share their experiences and be interviewed. They also seek out people with compelling success (or failure) stories within the industry for short interviews.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are exclusively trucking-focused services, including truck parking locators (Truck Parking Club), weigh scale bypass apps (Drivewyze), and specific carriers hiring drivers (NCI Trucking), indicating a B2C angle aimed at the professional driver.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of TalkCDL?
- The podcast is hosted by former truck driver Troy Austin and his wife, Ruthann Austin.
- What is the format of the show?
- TalkCDL mixes long-form audio podcast episodes with a high volume of short-form videos on YouTube, covering everything from in-depth pay analysis to quick news updates and dashcam clips.
- Is the TalkCDL podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases multiple videos and episodes weekly.
- How can I be a guest on TalkCDL?
- The hosts encourage listeners to write in to be a guest on the show. Contact information is available on their website and in their show descriptions.
- What kind of topics does TalkCDL cover?
- The show focuses on issues relevant to American truck drivers, such as pay, industry news, company practices, on-road safety, and government regulations.
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- [01]The Oakley Podcast: The TalkCDL Podcast: Keeping Truckers Informed and Entertained with Troy Austinpodcast.bruceoakley.com
- [02]TalkCDL Official Websitetalkcdl.com
- [03]TalkCDL Trucking Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]TalkCDL Trucking Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [05]The Nerve Of Some - TalkCDLtalkcdl.com
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