The 80,000 Lbs. Backbone of the American Economy with Joshua Hogue
Thu Feb 05 2026
People see trucks on the highway every day, relying on them for every item in their homes. As a professional driver, Joshua Hogue knows the rhythms of the highway system, playing a crucial role in getting products of all descriptions to where they need to be.
Most ‘four-wheel drivers’ treat these powerful machines like blocks of metal, cutting them off or ignoring blind spots. Seeing these dangers from his cab seat, Joshua has a uniquely thorough understanding of what would help keep people safe, as he shares the truth about life on the open road.
🎯 GROWTH STORY [02:21]:
"The love of the open road, just being out there, being able to see things and getting pretty much paid to sightsee."
The job offers a unique way to see the country. Hear the story of Joshua’s childhood dream.
🎯 PRACTICAL FACT [12:11]:
"Roughly, I would say 99.9% of the freight is hauled because even if it's shipped on rail on a train, it still has to be loaded into a truck and taken to a warehouse."
Trucks move every product in a store, making them the heart of the national supply chain.
🎯 CRITICAL REVEAL [24:59]:
"I've seen people in cars reading books, playing on their phone, eating a bowl of cereal with no hands on the steering wheel."
People forget semi-trucks need more space to stop. Joshua reminds everyone of the danger of distracted drivers on the highway.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Joshua Hogue Shares Trucking Reality
02:49 - Learning to Get Your CDL
04:04 - Powering Custom Truck Cabs
07:48 - Tracking Big Rig GPS Routes
10:49 - Hauling Animals and Cargo Types
13:12 - Living in a Class 8 Sleeper Cab
15:03 - Setting Drive Time Safety Rules
20:57 - Installing Mountain Road Snow Chains
23:55 - Avoid Road Risks from Bad Habits
28:25 - Preventing Cargo Theft and Hijackings
34:19 - Testing Future Automated Truck Tech
🔗 CONNECT WITH HOGAN TRANSPORTATION:
• Website: https://hogan1.com/
#TruckingIndustry #RoadSafety #TruckDriverLife
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People see trucks on the highway every day, relying on them for every item in their homes. As a professional driver, Joshua Hogue knows the rhythms of the highway system, playing a crucial role in getting products of all descriptions to where they need to be. Most ‘four-wheel drivers’ treat these powerful machines like blocks of metal, cutting them off or ignoring blind spots. Seeing these dangers from his cab seat, Joshua has a uniquely thorough understanding of what would help keep people safe, as he shares the truth about life on the open road. 🎯 GROWTH STORY [02:21]: "The love of the open road, just being out there, being able to see things and getting pretty much paid to sightsee." The job offers a unique way to see the country. Hear the story of Joshua’s childhood dream. 🎯 PRACTICAL FACT [12:11]: "Roughly, I would say 99.9% of the freight is hauled because even if it's shipped on rail on a train, it still has to be loaded into a truck and taken to a warehouse." Trucks move every product in a store, making them the heart of the national supply chain. 🎯 CRITICAL REVEAL [24:59]: "I've seen people in cars reading books, playing on their phone, eating a bowl of cereal with no hands on the steering wheel." People forget semi-trucks need more space to stop. Joshua reminds everyone of the danger of distracted drivers on the highway. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Joshua Hogue Shares Trucking Reality 02:49 - Learning to Get Your CDL 04:04 - Powering Custom Truck Cabs 07:48 - Tracking Big Rig GPS Routes 10:49 - Hauling Animals and Cargo Types 13:12 - Living in a Class 8 Sleeper Cab 15:03 - Setting Drive Time Safety Rules 20:57 - Installing Mountain Road Snow Chains 23:55 - Avoid Road Risks from Bad Habits 28:25 - Preventing Cargo Theft and Hijackings 34:19 - Testing Future Automated Truck Tech 🔗 CONNECT WITH HOGAN TRANSPORTATION: • Website: https://hogan1.com/ #TruckingIndustry #RoadSafety #TruckDriverLife