Two truckers. One haul. A million miles of stories.
Welcome to Two Truckers One Haul — the unfiltered voice of the American trucker. We’re not a fleet. We’re not a broker. We’re two owner-operators who’ve seen every mile of the lower 48 and lived to tell the tale.
Who We Are
| Trucker | Handle | Years | Rig | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike | “Long Haul” | 22 | 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Refrigerated, West Coast |
| Dave | “Short Stack” | 18 | 2022 Kenworth T680 | Flatbed, Southeast |
Combined: 40 years, 3.2M safe miles, 47 states, 0 preventable accidents.
What You’ll Find Here
🛣️ Road Stories
The stuff that never makes the logbook. Diners at 3 AM. Mountain passes in whiteout. The shipper who loads 4 hours late. The receiver who doesn’t exist. The kindness of strangers at truck stops from Barstow to Bangor.
⚙️ Gear Reviews
What actually survives the road. Tires that last 300K. Coolers that hold ice for a week. Seats that don’t wreck your back. CB radios that reach the next county. We buy it, beat it, tell you the truth.
Essential Gear:
- Truck Seat Cushion — Save your back
- CB Radio — Channel 19
- Dash Cam — Protect yourself
- Bluetooth Headset — Hands-free
📊 Logistics & Business
The numbers behind the wheel. Rate negotiation. Fuel optimization. Maintenance scheduling. Insurance, authority, factoring, ELD hacks. The business of being your own boss.
Business Tools:
🤝 Brotherhood
The unspoken code. Flashing lights for bears. Pulling over for a broke-down brother. The wave. The channel 19 check-in. The community that keeps this industry human.
The Reality Check
The Good
- Freedom — No cubicle. No clock. You and the horizon.
- Money — Owner-op net: $70-150K/year (after expenses, before taxes)
- Variety — Every load different. Every day new scenery.
- Pride — You move America. Food. Fuel. Medicine. Everything.
The Hard
- Home Time — 2-3 weeks out, 2-3 days home. Miss birthdays. Miss games.
- Health — Sedentary. Fast food. Sleep apnea. Back/neck/knees.
- Regulation — ELDs. HOS. DOT inspections. Emissions. Always something new.
- Risk — 4,000+ lb trucks. Weather. Four-wheelers. Fatigue. The statistics are real.
The Ugly
- Detention — Unpaid wait time at shippers/receivers. Industry standard: 2 hrs free.
- Rates — Spot market volatility. Broker margins. Fuel surcharges that don’t surcharge.
- Parking — 10 PM = full. 3 AM = fight for a spot. Safety vs. compliance.
- Loneliness — The cab gets quiet. The phone doesn’t replace presence.
By the Numbers (2024 Industry Snapshot)
| Metric | Figure | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Active CDL Holders | 3.5M | Stable |
| Owner-Operators | ~350K | Declining |
| Avg. Age | 48 | Rising |
| Turnover (Large Fleet) | 90%+ | Chronic |
| Spot Rate (Van) | $2.10/mi | Volatile |
| Diesel Avg. | $3.85/gal | Elevated |
| Parking Shortage | 1 spot per 11 trucks | Critical |
Our Philosophy
“Drive safe. Get paid. Get home.”
That’s it. Every decision filters through those three.
- Drive safe — No load worth your life. No schedule worth a crash.
- Get paid — Know your costs. Say no to cheap freight. Collect detention.
- Get home — The job serves the life. Not the other way around.
Essential Trucking Gear (Our Favorites)
| Category | Item | Why | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Seat Cushion | Back support | Check Price |
| Safety | Dash Cam | Liability protection | Check Price |
| Comm | CB Radio | Channel 19 | Check Price |
| Health | Cooler | Healthy food | Check Price |
| Sleep | Blackout Curtains | Better rest | Check Price |
| Safety | Reflective Vest | DOT required | Check Price |
| Tool | Impact Wrench | Tire changes | Check Price |
| Doc | Document Scanner | Paperless logs | Check Price |
Our Philosophy
“Drive safe. Get paid. Get home.”
That’s it. Every decision filters through those three.
- Drive safe — No load worth your life. No schedule worth a crash.
- Get paid — Know your costs. Say no to cheap freight. Collect detention.
- Get home — The job serves the life. Not the other way around.
Join the Conversation
| Platform | Handle | Content |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | @TwoTruckersOneHaul | Cab tours, how-tos, road vlogs |
| TikTok | @2truckers1haul | 60-sec tips, fuel stops, gear |
| @twotruckersonehaul | Sunrise shots, rig builds, life | |
| Podcast | “Channel 19” | Weekly interviews, stories, Q&A |
| [email protected] | Newsletter, questions, load boards |
Start Here
| New to Trucking? | Veteran Driver? | Industry Pro? |
|---|---|---|
| CDL Guide | Rate Negotiation | Regulatory Updates |
| First Truck Buying | Tax Strategy | Tech Reviews |
| Company vs. Owner-Op | Health on the Road | Freight Tech |
Recommended Reading & Resources
Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down.
Mike & Dave
Two Truckers One Haul
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