HAUL TALK: THE CAT® TRUCK ENGINE PODCAST

From ice roads to iced-up air lines, these guys have seen it all. Brothers-in-law Mike Jette and Cole Leaf own an Alaska-based business that provides mobile repairs and maintenance to truckers hauling critical supplies across the most desolate roads imaginable. In this episode, they describe what it's like hauling in these extreme conditions when being stuck could mean life or death—and you always seem to need a part at the wrong time. https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html https://cmfieldservices.com/

Do you remember the Cat® 1693 truck engine? Bob Keene does. When he started at Caterpillar in 1967, he joined the team working to replace that model with the 3406. In fact, Bob helped launch many of the Cat truck engines still on the road today. In this episode, he takes Kurt and Zach on a trip down memory lane — sharing insights into the many transitions in trucking (and truck engines) he witnessed over 40+ years at Caterpillar. Cat Truck Engine Resource Center  https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

Just like every business needs a good accountant, every trucker needs a good mechanic. That's Michael Punter's philosophy. He sat down with Kurt and Zach to talk about his 40 years of experience, hauling everything from groceries to helicopter simulators to Beyoncé's concert gear. Through it all, his Cat® truck engine has topped two million miles. What's the secret to his longevity? “Caterpillar keeps it rolling.” https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

How do Cat® dealers, Truck Engine Parts and Service (TEPS) dealers, and independent repair shops work together to support Cat truck engine owners? Chris Cipperley, TEPS program manager for Milton Cat, has the answer. (Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with trust. Plus, “a sense of urgency that is palpable.”) He tells the guys how those relationships — and the repair options available to keep Cat truck engines running — evolve over time. https://www.miltoncat.com/ https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

As a small business owner, Ryan DeBroux understands the importance of relationships. And he's built a solid one with Caterpillar as owner of one of our valued independent repair facilities. In this episode, Ryan chats with Kurt and Zach about his early days hauling everything from diesel fuel to liquid manure — and how that evolved into DeBroux Custom Work, a company that repairs and overhauls Cat® truck engines to the highest standards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24J5Knek7SU – DeBroux doesn't seem to have a website, so consider this video instead. https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

Ryan DeBroux's been a volunteer firefighter since he graduated from high school over 25 years ago. But when he's not fighting fires — or running his hauling and repair businesses — you'll find him behind the wheel of the Caterpillar-sponsored Playin' with Fire semi-pulling truck. Hear how Ryan got his start in competition, the thrills and challenges of semi-pulling and the modifications he's made to help his Cat® truck engine handle the heat. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057506474055 https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

The Truck Engine Parts and Service (TEPS) Dealer Network makes sure truck engine owners and operators have expert dealer support in their neck of the woods. To drive this point home, the guys sit down with Jeff Picard, TEPS manager for Western State's Equipment Company in Idaho. Jeff shares some stories from the dealer side and discusses the importance of the relationship between Caterpillar, dealers and customers. https://www.westernstatescat.com/ https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html 

Zach and Kurt chat with Chris and Josh from True Grit Transportation about life on the road and the challenges along the way. With over 10 trucks above a million miles, Chris and Josh know what it means to really have “true grit”. They share advice, stories from the road and how they keep their trucks powered through multiple lives with yellow engines.   https://www.truegrittransportation.com/home  https://www.cat.com/cathaultalk

Meet Steve Stark, an original Cat® Reman team member who started at Caterpillar's first remanufacturing facility in Bettendorf, Iowa back in 1973. He joins Kurt and Zach to talk about the development of the Cat Reman program and how his family played a fundamental role in its legacy. Steve's memories stretch back to the first engine off the line … right down to the serial number. https://www.cat.com/en_US/campaigns/awareness/cat-reman-50.html https://www.cat.com/cathaultalk

Mike and Aaron King of King Country Trailer sit down with our hosts to discuss their business, both in trucking and philanthropy. The King family's been in trucking for over 50 years, and their dedication to the industry is clear in the level of service they bring to their work. They also go above and beyond, offering financial assistance with the DT and Joan King Foundation. Their mantra, “Truckers Helping Truckers,” is a way of life for this family company. https://www.kingcountrytrailer.com/ If you would like to learn more or donate to the DT & Joan King Foundation visit the following website. https://dtandjoankingfoundation.com/

Hello listeners and welcome to Haul Talk, the On-Highway Truck Engine Podcast where we sit down with various people throughout the trucking industry. Get to know our hosts, Kurt and Zach and learn what you can expect from our episodes - stories, tips, product information...you name it! https://www.cat.com/cathaultalk