Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl

Join host Jerry Curl as he empowers individuals with clarity, fresh insights, and actionable strategies to cultivate a transformative mindset—enhancing the mind, body, and spirit—not just to achieve success, but to sustain it and continuously evolve into their best future selves.

Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl is a education podcast hosted by Jerry Curl, with 427 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jerry Curl hosts Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl, a education show with 427 episodes published.

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  Beyond The Truck Podcast with Jerry Curl

  Beyond Drivers Appreciation Week

  Sep 14, 202614 min

  Send us Fan Mail https://linktr.ee/Beyondthetruck Driver Appreciation Week is nice, but this episode says the quiet part out loud: professional drivers deserve respect, retention, and real support every single day. Jerry Curl delivers a fiery, no-script tribute to the men and women behind the wheel and he makes a blunt case that trucking is not just an industry, it is the backbone of American life. Jerry speaks directly to drivers, fleet leaders, dispatchers, and anyone who depends on freight moving on time. He connects the dots between the load in the trailer and the load in the mind, calling out the isolation, stress, and mental battles drivers carry while also reminding listeners how much the country relies on their work. In this episode, you’ll hear: - Why driver retention matters more than driver hiring in a tightening market - The difference between being appreciated once a year and being valued every day - Why professional driving belongs in the same conversation as pilots, surgeons, and lawyers - How leadership, dispatch, and company culture shape whether drivers stay or leave - Why authenticity, trust, and respect matter more than marketing slogans or AI-generated praise Jerry also breaks down the bigger stakes behind the wheel: the food supply, military logistics, hospitals, schools, factories, and store shelves all depend on drivers who keep showing up through storms, pandemics, and uncertainty. If you work in trucking or if you love someone who does—this episode is a direct reminder of what the job really means. Jerry Curl is the voice behind *Beyond the Truck*, where he champions professional drivers and pushes the industry to treat them with the dignity they’ve earned. This episode is equal parts gratitude, challenge, and rallying cry—especially for drivers who need to hear someone say, plainly, “We see you.” Perfect for professional drivers, trucking families, fleet owners, and industry leaders who want the straight truth about what it takes to build a stronger, more respected trucking culture. Support the show Contact our Team at: email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

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  Our Nation Under God - Honoring 9 11 25 Years Later

  Sep 11, 202610 min

  Send us Fan Mail On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jerry Curl delivers a powerful message every driver and working American needs to hear: life is fragile, unity matters, and the way you treat people today can change everything. This is not just a remembrance. It is a call to carry forward the spirit of sacrifice, service, and connection. Jerry honors the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the recovery workers still living with the aftermath of that day. He also connects that legacy to the trucking community, reminding professional drivers that they live out courage, responsibility, and sacrifice every time they hit the road. You will hear: - Why John 15:13 anchors the message - The timeline of the key 9/11 moments and why they still matter - How tragedy reveals the power of unity in families, companies, and communities - Why a simple handshake, hug, or word of encouragement can matter more than you know - What it means to keep showing up for one another when life gets heavy For anyone carrying grief, pressure, or the weight of the road, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. Jerry speaks directly to the heart of the transportation world, but the message reaches far beyond trucking—it is about gratitude, resilience, and choosing love in the middle of hard days. Essential listening if you need perspective, a moment to reflect, or a reminder that the work of lifting others up starts with the next person you meet. If you want to connect with the show, visit beyondthetruck.com. Support the show Contact our Team at: email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

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  You’re Not alone

  Sep 10, 202614 min

  Send us Fan Mail A September 11th message for transportation professionals who know the heaviest load is not always in the trailer. Jerry Curl delivers a deeply personal reminder that the real battle is often mental and emotional, and that you are not alone in carrying it. With the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and Suicide Awareness Month in mind, Jerry reflects on memory, grief, service, and the invisible burdens many drivers, veterans, and working professionals carry every day. He shares why emotions shape identity, why community matters more than convenience, and why one encouraging conversation can change someone’s entire day, or even their life. You’ll hear Jerry unpack: - Why emotional weight can be harder to carry than any physical load - How 9/11 still lives in memory and shapes how we process trauma - The connection between service, sacrifice, and silent struggle - Why human connection, clarity, and community matter in trucking - How small acts like a handshake, a coffee, or a kind word can lift someone up This episode is a call to action for drivers, leaders, and anyone in the industry who knows someone is struggling behind the windshield, behind the smile, or behind the silence. Jerry makes the case that the right time to reach out is now, and that helping one person can ripple into a family, a community, and beyond. If you need encouragement, perspective, or a reminder that your life has purpose, this one lands hard. Essential listening for transportation professionals, leaders, veterans, and anyone who wants to show up better for the people around them. Support the show Contact our Team at: email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

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  Love Appreciation Every Day Not Some Days

  Sep 9, 20269 min

  Send us Fan Mail Why do we only show love, unity, and appreciation on 9/11, instead of every day?Jerry Curl uses the 25th anniversary of September 11 to deliver a powerful reminder for truck drivers and working people everywhere: the strength of a nation is built by people who keep showing up, even when life gets lonely, hard, or heavy. He reflects on where he was when the first plane hit the World Trade Center, then turns the conversation toward something bigger how quickly time passes, how easily we take one another for granted, and why this week should push us to do more than remember. It should push us to call, thank, forgive, and lean into the people around us right now. You’ll hear a heartfelt message about: - Why 9/11 should renew daily gratitude, not just annual reflection - How loneliness shows up in the trucking industry and why it matters - The power of collective strength in families, teams, companies, and communities - Why perseverance after tragedy becomes character, hope, and resilience - How drivers quietly carry the nation on their shoulders, mile after mile This episode is a tribute to the fallen, the first responders, the military, and the men and women on the road who keep America moving. Jerry’s message is simple but urgent: love people now, appreciate them now, and don’t wait for a special day to do what matters most. Essential listening if you’re a driver, a leader, or anyone who needs a reset on gratitude, purpose, and what it means to look out for each other. Support the show Contact our Team at: email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

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  I Wish I Would Have

  Sep 8, 202613 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Beyond The Truck , we take a hard, honest look in the mirror and ask one of life’s most important questions: Do our actions match our words? We often know what is right. We know what we should do. We know we need to take better care of our health, strengthen our relationships, build better habits, and let go of the old version of ourselves that keeps pulling us back. But knowing is not the same as doing. The question is not whether we know better. The question is whether we are willing to live better. What would your future self say if they could look back at you today? Would they ask you to quit smoking? Stop drinking? Move your body more? Eat better? Spend more time with your family? Take your health seriously before a diagnosis forces you to? Life moves fast. Decades can pass before we realize how many chances we had to make a different decision. Sometimes life does not give us a warning. Sometimes the wake-up call comes through a doctor’s report, a broken relationship, a tired body, or a heart that has carried too much for too long. Today is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and audit where we are, how we are living, and who we are becoming. This is not about shame. This is about awareness. This is about taking ownership before we look back and say, “I wish I would have.” The road ahead can still change, but the decision has to be made today. Your future is being built by your daily actions, your disciplines, and the choices you make when no one is watching. Beyond The Truck — helping professional drivers and everyday people become healthier, stronger, and more connected versions of themselves. Support the show Contact our Team at: email; thrive@beyondthetruck.com

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