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.
THE WAR INSIDE
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There is always a battle taking place inside of us.
It is the old version of you fighting to come back out—the version connected to old habits, old reactions, old triggers, old pain, and old ways of thinking. At the same time, the new version of you is fighting to stay alive, to grow stronger, and to become who you were created to be.
That is why awareness matters.
We have to recognize when the battle starts. We have to recognize the triggers, the environments, the em...
Beyond The Truck With Kevin Bruns Singing Trucker
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Great trucking careers are built on more than horsepower. They’re built on the right people, the right culture, and the confidence to bet on yourself. Jerry Curl sits down with Kevin Bruns for a conversation about leaving a stable path to chase ownership, finding the right fit in a family-owned company, and why the best drivers are really operators - professionals who know how to build a business, protect their reputation, and keep moving forward.
You’ll discover:
Why Kevin left Hoffman and what pushed him back toward owning his...What Are You Waiting For?
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What if the thing shortening your life in the truck is not the job, but the choices you make behind the wheel? Jerry Curl delivers a raw wake-up call for professional drivers and the leaders who serve them, making the case that health, accountability, and legacy matter more than excuses.
After a week of seeing cancer, heart issues, diabetes, hospital stays, and drivers battling preventable health problems, Jerry gets brutally honest about what he believes is really at stake. He shares h...
Will To Skill
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Quitting smoking, drinking, vaping, or overeating is not a motivation problem - it is a will-to-skill problem. Jerry Curl delivers a direct, fire-filled wake-up call for professional drivers and anyone stuck in a habit they keep promising to stop. He breaks down why willpower is not just a feeling but the starting point for discipline, consistency, and real change. If you have ever said "I know I need to quit" and still found yourself reaching for the same habit, this episode gives you a blunt, practical way to think about why the cycle...
IT’S ONLY YOUR CHOICE TO LIVE THE LIFE YOU SO DESIRE
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What if the thing shortening your life in the truck is not the job, but the choices you make behind the wheel? Jerry Curl delivers a raw wake-up call for professional drivers and the leaders who serve them, making the case that health, accountability, and legacy matter more than excuses.
After a week of seeing cancer, heart issues, diabetes, hospital stays, and drivers battling preventable health problems, Jerry gets brutally honest about what he believes is r...
Mindset: Setting the Route Before You Roll
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Health Starts in the Mind
Core Message: You don’t drift into health—you dispatch it intentionally.
Health is a leadership decision, not a reaction.Identity drives behavior: “I am a healthy professional driver.”Reframing stress, fatigue, and habits as systems—not failures.Mental clarity as the foundation for every physical choice.You don’t start driving without a route—your mindset is the GPS.
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Cut the Anchor: Stop Dragging Your Old Life Into Your New Future
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You cannot accelerate into a new life while dragging the weight of your old habits behind you.
Many of us say we want a healthier body, a stronger mindset, a better marriage, deeper faith, and a more meaningful life. Yet we continue carrying the same behaviors, beliefs, relationships, and routines that kept us stuck in the first place. It is like driving with the brakes dragging, pulling overloaded tires, or hauling freight that was never assigned to us.
In this episode...
Don’t Let Success Become Your Failure
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Most success stories are about titles, trophies, or recognition—but in this powerful episode, Jerry Curl reveals why true achievement is about the impact you leave behind, not the accolades you gather. If you’ve ever wondered if your efforts truly matter, or felt the loneliness of chasing success without meaningful connection, this episode will change your perspective forever.
Jerry reminds us that greatness isn’t just about what you accomplish, but who you become and how you serve others along the way. Through his heartfelt stories and real-life examples—from sup...
The Importance of The Decades Of Life!
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Unlock the secret to living longer, healthier, and more vibrant after 40—before it’s too late. If you’re in your 20s or 60s, this episode will transform how you view your health and longevity.
Jerry Currell dives into the crucial years that define your future wellbeing, revealing how lifestyle choices now set the course for your life in the decades to come. From building muscle mass in your 30s to avoiding deadly habits like smoking and vaping, Jerry shares hard-hitting truths and practic...
Your Character is the Most Powerful Force in Your Life
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Are You Leading Your Movie or Just Replaying Old Scenes?
What if your habits, words, and emotions hold the secret to transforming every aspect of your life—whether you’re calling the shots or letting life happen to you? Jerry Curl dives deep into the true essence of character your core identity and reveals how understanding and developing it can change your trajectory for good. If you’re ready to stop defaulting to old patterns and start scripting a life of purpose, resilience, and authenticity, this episode is your wake-u...
Three Days In One
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Unlock the secret to transforming your everyday into a powerful gift — it’s all about living today like it’s your last. Jerry Currell of *Beyond the Truck* shares a heartfelt and motivating message: life is made up of three days, and each one is an opportunity to thrive, not just survive. Whether you’re facing setbacks, seeking clarity, or craving a reset, this episode will help you reconnect with purpose and embrace the present with gratitude and intention.
Imagine waking up with a renewed sense of purpose, realizing that today is a fre...
You’re in It for the Long Haul
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Life is not measured by the mile directly in front of your hood. It is a long-haul journey built through millions of decisions, repeated actions, and daily habits. Every choice becomes another mile in your story, moving you closer to—or farther away from—the person you want to become.
In this episode of Beyond the Truck, Jerry Curl challenges professional drivers to look beyond immediate circumstances and focus on the destination they are creating. Difficult stretches, unexpected detours, and slow progress do not mean the journey is over. They are part...
YOUR LIFE MOVIE - YOU ARE THE LEADING CHARACTER
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Your life is your masterpiece—are you directing it or just hoping for the best?
In this electrifying episode, Beyond the Truck’s Jerry Curl reveals the secret blueprint behind living your best life by thinking of yourself as the star, director, producer, and architect of your own movie. Discover how every decision shapes your future scenes—whether you’re aware of it or not and learn to take control of your script b...
Harness Your Emotions to Power Up, Not Power Down
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Harness Your Emotions to Power Up, Not Power Down — Master Your Emotional Route
Feeling overwhelmed, angry, or lonely on the job? You're not alone — and more importantly, you're not powerless. In this episode, Jerry Currell dives into the often-avoided world of emotions, revealing how mastering your emotional route turns feelings into your greatest strength. Prepare to transform stress, anxiety, and frustration into fuel that propels you forward.
Discover the step-by-step framework: Recognize your feelings in real time, own them without shame, understand their triggers, and transform that energy...
Unlock Your True Potential: Conquer Fear and Build the Life You Deserve
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Fear is the quiet thief that keeps millions of talented, driven individuals stuck on the sidelines—whether it's health, career, or personal growth. But what if fear isn't your enemy, just a misunderstood emotion? In this powerful episode, Jerry Curl dismantles the paralyzing beliefs that hold you back and shows you how to transform fear into your greatest motivator.
Dive deep into the common fears that cripple progress—fear of failure, diagnosis, change and discover how these fears are often baseless stories we tell ourselves. Jerry shares inspiring stories from his own...
People Before Profit
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In this special episode of the Beyond the Truck Podcast, I sit down with my new friend Jake from Grand Prairie Diesel for an authentic conversation from the Rantoul Truck Show in Illinois—where we’re taking over the tarmac and driving positive change across the transportation industry.
Our conversation centers on one powerful truth: great businesses are built by great people, and great people do great things. At the end of the day, people do business with people—not companies, equipment, or profit margins.
It is time to move t...
The Pursuit of Happiness: Stop Chasing It and Start Creating It
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We spend much of life chasing happiness as though it were a destination somewhere farther down the road. We tell ourselves we will finally be happy when we earn more money, purchase a better truck, lose weight, get home, receive recognition, or overcome the next challenge. But every time we reach one destination, another one appears.
In this episode of Beyond the Truck, Jerry Curl challenges professional drivers to stop searching for happiness exclusively in external circumstances and begin developing it internally. Happiness is not a permanent destination or a life...
The Heartbeat Of Perseverance
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Most drivers and industry professionals overlook one of the most powerful forces within them—their resilience through suffering. In this heartfelt episode, Jerry Curl shares the unvarnished truth about life's hardships and reveals the secret weapon that keeps us moving forward: the heartbeat of perseverance inside us all. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck in life's tough seasons, this episode offers not just hope, but a practical framework to build character, strength, and resilience that lasts a lifetime.
Jerry dives deep into personal stories—losing loved ones, facing hardships, and experiencing grie...
The Hidden Dangers In Your food Destroying Your Health
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Unlock the secret to transforming your health starting today without dieting, without gimmicks, just simple mindset shifts. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless advice on eating right and moving more, this episode is your reset button.
Jerry from Beyond the Truck Podcast shares a brutally honest, no-nonsense approach to ditching sugar, overcoming sedentary habits, and reclaiming your vitality. He reveals how big food corporations are secretly sabotaging your health with hidden sugars and marketing tricks, and why understanding food labels could save your l...
The Surprising Truth: Why Discipline Is Not Punishment
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Most of us see discipline as punishment but what if it’s actually the secret to unlocking your highest potential? Jerry Curl flips that perspective, revealing how discipline isn’t a penalty, but a powerful gift that shapes your future. If you’ve ever felt stuck starting goals but struggling to finish, this episode will change how you view your daily habits forever.
In this inspiring talk, Jerry shares the truth about discipline: it’s the foundation of self-worth, trust, and success. You’ll discover how to reframe discipline as devotion, turning it...
Today is The First Day of The Rest Of Your Life
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In this uplifting episode, Jerry Curl reminds listeners that today is the first day of the rest of your life. Drawing on reflections from recent conversations with successful professionals, he explores how past struggles, daily discipline, and intentional choices shape who we become.
Jerry shares a powerful message about growth, gratitude, and personal responsibility, encouraging listeners to focus on small daily wins, build routines that create freedom, and recognize the habits that either move life forward or keep it stuck. He also speaks directly to the realities of temptation, stress, and...
Life's Currency
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The one thing that can truly change everything in your life isn't money, fame, or influence, it's your health. But are you really paying attention to your body's signals? If you're burning out, feeling sluggish, or ignoring the subtle signs in your 30s and 40s, it might be too late to turn the tide. Your health is your most valuable resource, yet most of us treat it like an afterthought until crisis strikes. In this episode, Jerry Curl shares an urgent wake-up call: your health is your life's currency. He dives...
Just Drive
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Every professional driver knows what it means to drive.
You guide 80,000 pounds down the highway with precision, discipline, and confidence. You anticipate danger before it arrives. You stay focused when others are distracted. You make thousands of decisions every day that protect not only yourself but everyone around you.
But today, I want to ask you a different question.
What is driving your life?
Your truck only goes where you steer it. Your life works the same way. Your focus becomes your direction...
Power Of Proximity
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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, Jerry Curl shares the powerful story of the Belgian draft horse—one of the strongest and most dependable workhorses in history.
A single Belgian horse can move an incredible load, but when two are trained, aligned, and working together, their combined strength can produce far more than simple math would predict. The lesson is clear: strength does not just add when people are connected—it multiplies.
Jerry connects this principle to leadership, transportation, health, family, and culture. One driver can make...
It's A Simple Math Problem
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Most drivers overlook the most critical number in their lives and it’s not found on the dashboard. In this eye-opening episode, Jerry Curl reveals the stark reality of how nearly 50% of your lifespan could be vanishing without you even realizing it and how simple shifts in your health choices can turn the tide. If you’re tired of feeling sluggish, stressed, or scared about where your health is headed, this episode is your wake-up call. Jerry dives deep into the raw truth of how...
You Are The Engine
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Your engine—the one that drives your life—is more than just your body. It’s your mind, your heart, and your discipline—all interconnected like the vital parts of a high-performance truck. If you’re a professional driver, entrepreneur, or anyone who’s racing against the clock, neglecting this internal engine will limit your success and happiness. But here’s the truth: you hold the power to upgrade your mental and physical health and ignite unstoppable horsepower. In this eye-opening episode, Jerry Curl dives int...
The Real Battlefield
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In this powerful episode, Jerry Curl of Beyond the Truck speaks directly to professional drivers and anyone facing daily pressure, reminding us that the hardest battlefield is often the one within. He shares an encouraging message about fighting old wounds, protecting your self-worth, and using the mind as your greatest weapon against fear, doubt, and isolation.
This conversation is a call to keep going when life feels heavy. From the realities of life on the road to the internal battles of leadership, purpose, and personal growth, Jerry offers practical motivation...
Your Life Is a Sum of Your Choices
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Every mile you drive and every decision you make builds the road you’re on. Life isn’t just about where you’ve been — it’s about the choices you make today that determine where you’ll end up tomorrow. In this episode, Jerry Curl dives into the truth that your life is the sum of your choices — the small ones, the tough ones, and the ones that define your future.
From the cab to the kitchen table, the road to a healthier, more purposeful life starts with one thing: choosin...
The Hidden Sacrifice of Professional Drivers You Never Hear About
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Professional drivers don’t just move goods they move the soul of America, especially on its 250th birthday. In this heartfelt episode, Jerry Curl celebrates the dedication, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women behind the wheel who keep our country thriving. Discover how these everyday heroes—and their unwavering commitment—serve as the backbone of American innovation and independence. This isn’t just a patriotic tribute; it’s a wake-up call to recognize the true cost of our everyday comforts. You’ll hear stories that illuminate the sacrifices made by drivers working tire...
CAUTION TRAFFIC AHEAD
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In this episode of Beyond the Truck Podcast, Jerry Curl delivers a timely reminder to guard your mind like you guard the road. Speaking to listeners heading into a busy holiday weekend, he shares gratitude for those working and serving, then dives into the power of self-talk, the influence of your inner circle, and the importance of choosing the high road in life.
Jerry explains how the “traffic” in your mind can be more disruptive than anything happening on the asphalt, and why the words you...
Serving Is Leading
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Most companies overlook the power of service to unlock growth — but *Jerry Curl* reveals why true leadership begins with serving others. In a compelling episode of *Behind the Truck*, Jerry shares a simple yet transformative story: the dirty car windows that distorted his view on vacation, and how those small details mirror the importance of impeccable service in every aspect of life and business.
He uncovers how paying attention to the little things — a clean window, a kind interaction, a genuine effort — can elevate your character, build humility, and set you apart f...
It’s Not the Destination—It’s the Journey That Makes a Life
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We often become so focused on reaching the next destination that we fail to recognize what the road is developing within us.
In trucking, the destination matters. The load must arrive, the customer is waiting, and the schedule must be honored. But every professional driver knows that the destination is only one part of the trip. The weather, traffic, detours, breakdowns, decisions, and miles traveled are what test the driver and develop the professional.
Life works the same way.
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The Brutal Truth Behind Daily Choices
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Most drivers and entrepreneurs overlook the one thing that could extend their life AND improve their business right now and it’s not what you think. Jerry Curl from Beyond The Truck reveals the simple, powerful mindset shift that could save your health, your life, and your career.
In this fiery and inspiring episode, Jerry digs into the brutal truth behind our daily choices and how they stack up against what it really takes to succeed on the road — and in life. He shares eye-opening data: 71,000 people die every hour world...
Power Of Belief
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Your belief is the foundation what you tell yourself shapes your reality.**
Drop a 🔥 if you're ready to upgrade your mindset today!
I used to think I couldn’t run, but changing my words changed my life. Incremental steps, consistent effort, and a strong belief built a new version of me.
It’s not about overnight success; it’s about trusting the process and choosing the right behavior daily. Believe me, your actions follow your thoughts.
What’s one belief you’re...
Father’s Day THANK YOU
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**This Father’s Day, here's a message you *really* need to hear especially if you're on the road today.**
Drop a ❤️ if you’re making an impact, even from afar.
Today is about more than just celebrating it’s about recognizing *your* strength and purpose as a father figure, whether by blood or by choice.
You’re setting the example that shapes generations with your words, actions, and presence, even when you’re physically miles away.
It’s tough, I get it. Social media, comparisons, the struggle to stay ali...
The Road to Grand Champion: A Conversation with Bruce Jones
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In this episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with Bruce Jones of G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation, the 2025–2026 NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion—an honor recognizing exceptional safety, professionalism, leadership, and service to the tank truck industry.
Bruce takes us behind the award to discuss the discipline, consistency, and culture that helped shape his journey. We explore what it felt like to receive the industry’s highest driver honor, the importance of setting meaningful goals, and how strong leaders...
Action VS. Distraction
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Most drivers don’t realize their biggest obstacle isn’t the road — it’s the fog that's clouding their mind. In this episode, Jerry Curl reveals the crucial mindset shift needed to see clearly and move confidently through life's journey. Just like a dirty windshield blinds your vision, confusion and old memories block your way forward. But clarity isn’t accidental it’s a deliberate choice you make, and today, you’ll learn exactly how to create it.
Imagine steering your life with the same precision as a professional driver—everything becomes easier whe...
Clarity Over Confusion
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Clarity does not happen by accident. Clarity requires intention, discipline, focus, and the right mindset. When we do not create clarity, confusion takes over the space. And when confusion takes over, chaos begins to build in the mind.
In this episode of the Beyond the Truck Podcast, we talk about the importance of choosing clarity over confusion. Just like a professional driver cannot safely drive forward looking through a dirty windshield, heavy fog, or the wrong prescription glasses, we cannot drive our lives forward with a clouded mind, unclear...
Authority Self Mastery
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**Are you giving your power away to external stuff every day? Here's why your internal authority is the game-changer.**
Drop a 🙌 if you’re ready to reclaim your power!
We often blame traffic, delays, or others for how we feel — but the real control comes from within.
Your internal authority—your mindset, your composure—is YOURS. Nobody can take it unless you give it away.
When life gets tough, do you respond from your core or get reactive? That’s the key to lasting peace and power.
<...Alive or Living: Are You Just Running Miles… or Building a Life?
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In this powerful episode of Beyond the Truck, we challenge one of the most important questions a professional driver can ask: Are you alive… or are you truly living?
Long hours. Tight schedules. Isolation. Fatigue. The repetitive grind. It is easy to slip into survival mode—waking up, driving, delivering, sleeping, and repeating. But you are not designed merely to endure the road. You are the backbone of the economy, the engine that keeps families supplied, businesses open, and communities functioning.
This episode reframes the daily grind into daily purp...
