FMCSA is testing a Split Duty Period rule that would let drivers pause the 14-hour clock for up to three hours of non-driving time. It's not law yet — just a pilot, with a few small paid trials already run. We walk through what the test covers, when it might actually take effect, and what it could mean for your schedule if it sticks.

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The guy who got smacked in the head by a chain binder, needed 20 stitches, and decided to fix the whole industry. Justin Clein, founder of Universal Restraint Systems, joins us live to tell the story behind the Bulldog Binder and why traditional binders are more dangerous than most truckers realize. You don’t want to miss this one.

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This episode is mainly a patchwork of audio from several videos taken while at the 2026 Harvester Homecoming Festival at International Park, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Join us for the International Harvester Homecoming August 7/8 at the historic main factory In Fort Wayne! We're celebrating the legacy of trucks, Scouts, and iconic vehicles built here since the 1930s. Tour the grounds, and see these tower machines up close!

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A semi driver tried to skip the I-75 weigh scale in Michigan, but troopers caught him with marijuana and nearly 350K in cash anyway. Bypass the Scale, Cost You Jail, Weed, and cash!!

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3 Fat Truckers (or fluffy truckers as I call them) for the delicious FREE breakfast this morning for all the Drivers at the Kosciusko County Fair Show & Shine! You guys are the best and love getting back to Drivers.

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Five states — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee — are launching Operation Southern Slowdown from July 13th through the 19th. Hundreds of police agencies are hitting the roads hard, looking for speeders, aggressive drivers, and distracted folks. Last year they issued over fifty-three thousand citations. If you're driving down south, slow down — the blue lights will be out in force."

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“The Three Fat Truckers roll into Goshen for the Blessing of the Truck! We sat down with the organizer, talked with the drivers, and got up close with some of the most beautiful working rigs around. Come feel the power of the blessings!”

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Join us as we dive into Kenworth’s beautiful red, white, and blue T680 that lit up downtown Chillicothe for the city’s 250th anniversary celebration! This patriotic truck, modeled after the classic 1990s T600 design, was the star of the parade. We’re breaking down the event, the truck details, and why this was such a big moment for the trucking community.

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After hitting pandemic highs and then dropping to recent lows, freight rates are finally climbing back up. We’re breaking down what’s driving the increase and what it means for truckers this year.

We also talked a little about CB radios, and the "Can Opener" low bridge in Louisville, KY.

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I-65 is closed through July 31st, so truckers are blowing off the detour and driving straight into Louisville’s infamous 11’8” “Can Opener” bridge. It’s already wrecked several semis by peeling their roofs clean off. Even 30+ warning signs aren’t stopping them.

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This week we get into five legendary truck stop restaurants that fed drivers for decades have closed in the last two years. We also get into 25 meals we remember from those days that have gone by the wayside.

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This week we get into the recent DOT break enforcement Blitz!

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Three Fat Truckers roll up to the Freedom Truck Museum, chatting with the semi drivers and cast about life on the highway.

The boys visit Freedom Truck Museum and get the inside scoop from the operators on what it really takes to run the highway.

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Talking about a hot shot truck going across Indiana toll road at 99 mph and our weekly wrap up more weeks on the road

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Three Fat Truckers sit down with UK steel coil hauler Mark Wells to compare hauling steel in Britain versus the States. Truck sizes, load securement, crazy roads, and the wild differences that’ll blow your mind. Don’t miss it.

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Hey everyone, on today's episode we're diving into Georgia's massive truck-only lane project on I-75. It's a 41-mile stretch of brand-new barrier-separated lanes that trucks have to use, while cars stay in the regular lanes. We'll break down where it runs, how it works, why they're doing it, and what it means for drivers, safety, and traffic. Stick around!

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Tonight on the 3 Fat Truckers Podcast — we’re sitting down with a YouTuber who’s also a truck insurance salesman! He’s gonna break down real prices, tell us what actually matters when buying insurance, and we’re gonna see if he can make three fat truckers laugh their asses off with the numbers. You don’t wanna miss this one!"

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The boys are back to talk about their week, and to talk a little about the new commemorative Kenworth paint sceme.

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We talk at length about our experience at the 2026 Mid America Trucking Show. Oh we talk about other stuff too!

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