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With this episode of Destinations, PodWheels begins our coverage for the 2026 edition of the Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award. Launched in 2015 as a collaborative initiative from Kenworth, Fastport and the US Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, the Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award recognizes the accomplishments of military Veterans who have entered into careers as professional drivers. To get things started on our journey will eventually bring us to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, we’ll be joined by FASTPORT President B
In this special episode of our series shared on Mother’s Day, we present the inspiring story of Sarah Mosley, who looks back at her fight to survive a brain cancer ordeal. These days, Sarah is standing up again to do battle with another cancer diagnosis while managing the complexities of daily life and motherhood. With our Destination for this episode being hope, PROJECT 61 Health & Wellness Manager Lindsey Bryan welcomes her friend Sarah to the podcast for an expansive and uplifting conversation. As you will hear, Sarah continues to find new ways to draw upon her faith and inner strength when
This Friday (March 27th), Long Haul Paul Marhoefer will see the fulfillment of a dream that has been 39 years in the making when steps on the Freedom Hall stage at the 2026 Mid-America Truck Show. For this edition of Destinations, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson caught up with Long Haul Paul to discuss the honor of serving as the opening performer on the main stage that will be headlined by Frank Foster on Friday night. Long Haul Paul also takes us inside his journey to reach this special moment in a career that has combined working as a professional driver while continually develop
In this episode of our Destinations Podcast Series, we will be spotlighting Eugene Mulero, a Senior Reporter from Transport Topics, who you can also hear on the National Truck Driving Championships Podcast from PodWheels. As you will hear through this episode, Eugene is also a part of the faculty at George Mason University. On February 24th, Eugene was a featured guest on the Dave Nemo Radio Show, which is broadcast nationally on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio. As part of his interview with Eugene, veteran broadcaster Dave Nemo took some time to place a spotlight on Eugene’s work with his
With this musical edition of our Destinations series, veteran professional driver and accomplished musician Long Haul Paul Marhoefer is our featured guest. As you will hear, Long Haul Paul will be previewing the Thanksgiving Day release of his new album, Floodwaters & Fires. During our interview with Long Haul Paul, he recalls the near-death experience he endured while running over the road on Christmas Eve in 2023. As Paul shares, that moment of near tragedy served as the inspiration to record a collection of original works and cover songs, including Adam Carroll’s Highway Prayer and Leonard
This episode of Destinations is being shared by PodWheels to pay tribute to Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. It’s been almost six months since Betts’ passing at the age of 80 in mid-April. Earlier this year, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson revisited his personal archives and the 1983 interview he had set up with Betts and Chuck Leavell, the one-time keyboard player for the Allman Brothers who has also been a part of the Rolling Stone for 42 years and counting. Thompson was in Minnesota at the time of Betts’ passing and he was able to connect with Al Neff,
In this special episode of Destinations recorded on location in Indianapolis during the National Truck Driving Championships, we had the opportunity to catch up with Courtney George from Wreaths Across America. Courtney, who oversees transportation, logistics and industry relations for the organization, had a booth at NTDC 2024. In the booth and across the event, Courtney talked to the attendees about the mission of Wreaths Across America, which is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation the value of freedom. During our podcast conversation with Courtney, we
Todd Carroll, the President and Founder of United Axle, spent some time with Dave Nemo, Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on the final morning of MATS to talk about the important work Todd’s company does in keeping the trucks utilizing their services rolling across the country. To learn more about United Axle, we invite you to visit the company’s website UnitedAxle.com. The post MATS Rewind: Meet Todd Carroll, President & Founder of United Axle appeared first on PodWheels.
Terry Wurzer, the Co-founder and Vice President of Iowa Customs, joined the conversation with the RadioNemo Team on Friday of MATS 2024. Terry shares the company’s origin story and how it is catering to the after-market needs and wants for big rig owners. One of the fun parts of this segment can be heard when Terry is talking to DAT’s Dean Croke, who joined Dave Nemo, Lindsay Lawler and Jimmy Mac for this interview. Dean is the owner of a Peterbilt that he drove to MATS, and Terry is able to share part of the spirit that is displayed on the company’s website that says, “If you can dream it, we
One of the Friday conversations presented by the RadioNemo Team featured Dr. Mark Manera, who is the founder and CEO of Offshift. Dr. Manera will be chatting with Dave Nemo, Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on the work he is doing through Offshift to assist professional drivers to live healthier and happier lives both on the road and at home. As you will hear, Dr. Manera also has a connection with Dean Croke, a friend of the RadioNemo Team who is the Principal Analyst for DAT. Dean was at the table with Dave, Jimmy and Lindsay as they talked with Dr. Mark, who holds a true passion for working to i
When Gina Jones made the decision to join her husband, Steve, on the road, she knew it would be a life-changing career move. However, as Gina shares with Dave Nemo and Lindsay Lawler during her TA Citizen Driver of the Year interview, she had no idea how her efforts within the trucking industry could make such a positive impact on others. Gina, who is a Captain on the ATA’s America’s Road Team, has discovered how trucking can make a difference in people’s lives on a number of levels. Gina was in the running for the TA Citizen Driver Award in 2023, and she was thrilled to earn the honor alongsi
As you will hear, Steve Jones was deeply touched and extremely humbled in being selected along with his wife, Gina, as a TA Citizen Driver for 2024. Steve shares his observations with Dave Nemo and Lindsay Lawler that the trucking industry has provided him with countless opportunities over the years. It was 12 years ago that Steve asked Gina to start a new career and join him on the road. As Steve notes, they’ve had many memorable experiences, including being behind the wheel to deliver the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in 2023. The post Veteran Driver Steve Jones Reflects On Earning TA Citizen
One of three TA Citizen Drivers chosen in 2024, Tim Taylor joined Dave Nemo and Lindsay Lawler to talk about his trucking career that spans nearly three million safe driving miles in his work as a company driver and trainer at FedEx. Tim, who hosts a weekly podcast on trucking, is also a Captain on America’s Road Team. As you will hear, Tim discusses what trucking has meant to him and his family as well as his philosophy of giving back to the industry. The post Tim Taylor Looks Back at His Route To Become A TA Citizen Driver Award Winner appeared first on PodWheels.
On the first day of MATS 2024, Jimmy Mac took a moment to talk to Dave Nemo about Dave’s own personal history at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Over the course of their conversation, Dave had the opportunity to look back at his 39 total visits to MATS that have been part of his 53-year career in trucking radio. The post Dave Nemo Reflects On His 39 Visits To MATS Over The Years appeared first on PodWheels.
As you will hear in this segment, Pittsburgh Power has held an annual presence at the Mid-America Trucking Show for over 30 years, and Service Manager Eric Moser has been with Pittsburgh Power for 14 years. However, Eric had never made the trip to Louisville until MATS 2024. During his conversation with Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac, Eric shares details on the new product introduction of Pittsburgh Power’s Flashpoint Fuel Additive as well as other products that were featured by the company at MATS 2024. The post Pittsburgh Power’s Eric Moser On His First Visit To MATS appeared first on PodWheels.
Shannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund visited with Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac during the first day of RadioNemo’s coverage of the Mid-America Trucking Show. Along with discussing the ongoing work and programs of SCF, Shannon shared some of the plans that SCF had in place for MATS 2024 as well as some upcoming events, including the return of SCF’s Virtual 5k. The post SCF’s Shannon Currier Talks Virtual 5K During MATS 2024 Rewind appeared first on PodWheels.
In this opening segment from the 2024 Mid-America Trucking Show, Brad Bentley from Fastport joins Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac as they welcome Neurable’s Adam Molnar. You’ll hear Brad and Adam talk about what’s happening with their respective companies and what’s ahead at MATS 2024. Adam will also be sharing some details on the upcoming launch of the MW75-Neuro, including how the technology works as well as the benefits and features of the system. The post MATS 2024 Rewind: Fastport’s Brad Bentley & Neurable’s Adam Molnar appeared first on PodWheels.
Broadcasting and trucking industry pioneer will spend this year saying goodbye with “Last Ride Of The Road Gang” themed parties, broadcasts, and special events. OCEAN SPRINGS, (Miss.) – March 25, 2024 – After over 50 years of keeping truck drivers entertained with music, jokes, and news, radio personality Dave Nemo is retiring from his full-time duties as host of The Dave Nemo Show on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146. While he will continue to lend his name, expertise, and distinctive voice to the broadcast, Nemo is stepping back to play percussion, travel, and in his own words, “Do what I wann
In this Liner Notes edition of our Destinations Series, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer goes in-depth on the making of his newest CD release, Legends of the Lost Highway. Greg Thompson from PodWheels met Long Haul Paul while he was on the road to have an extended conversation about the album and a recording career that began when Paul was in his mid 50s. In this episode, you’ll hear Paul share some of the inspiration behind the album and you’ll also hear the first track on the CD, The Legend of Johnny Ray, and how the drummer for Jerry Lee Lewis joined Paul on that song. The post Long Haul Paul Discu
For an Exit Ramp episode of our series, we’ll take you to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and we’ll take a walking tour of the Chattanooga Whiskey Company, a craft bourbon distillery that has been in operation for the past decade. Tim Piersant, the Founder and President of Chattanooga Whiskey, will be our guest and our tour guide. We’ll take you inside the distillery and you’ll hear how the company got its start. The tour took place shortly before Chattanooga Whiskey celebrated its fifth anniversary. Today, Chattanooga Whiskey ranks as one of the top tourist attractions in Chattanooga, which has earne
To mark the six-month anniversary since we launched the PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo platform, we are taking an exit ramp that will roll us back to mid-August when we were onsite at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Roland Bolduc earned his second career Grand Champion title at NTDC 2022. As we look forward to an exciting road ahead for PodWheels, we spent some time with Roland, who we asked to look back at his dedication to excellence and the road that brought him to the NTDC podium with the Grand Champion’s trophy in his hands. The post Celebrating Rolan
On this Father’s Day Weekend, we’ll be taking the Exit Ramp to feature some lasting memories and impactful moments that celebrate fathers from three sons – Jimmy Mac, Long Haul Paul and Greg Thompson. This episode also has a special treat, a live recording of Long Haul Paul’s song about his Dad, entitled Good, Strong, Quiet Man.
How are you planning on spending your Summer? While it can be challenging to find the ideal time to take an extended breather from the road, there is real value to taking advantage of the opportunities to get away from our weekly routines within the industry to recharge our personal batteries. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, your Weekend 34, inspired the subject for this edition of the Exit Ramp with his shows this weekend, discussing summer vacations and the importance of making the time to find ways to enjoy our lives outside of work.
Long Haul Paul and Jimmy Mac return for another thought-provoking ride on the Exit Ramp. Jimmy’s interview with London-based writer and director Julian Simpson on the June 4th edition of Dave Nemo Weekends serves as the primary catalyst for this week’s conversation. Long Haul Paul and Jimmy are joined by Greg Thompson from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo for a discussion that explores the early days of the BBC and the power that audio has to paint mental pictures across various platforms, sparking our imaginations.
Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, leads the latest edition of the Exit Ramp as we mark the 45th anniversary of the movie release for Smokey & The Bandit. Veteran professional driver and accomplished musician Long Haul Paul, who is also a contributing writer for Overdrive, is Jimmy's featured guest. Jimmy is also joined on this edition of the Exit Ramp by Greg Thompson, Executive Producer for PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo. As you’ll hear, the iconic film’s anniversary is the starting point for the conversation, which also explores Paul’s creative process for writing music. You’ll also
