Steady At The Wheel

Episode 32: This episode starts out with Luke talking about the multitude of problems that plagued his recent attempted trip to Arizona. Jaxon finishes the episode out delving into his compoulsive habit of monitoring MPG.

Jaxon calls in from the road where he is rolling through Texas hauling the #8 car for JR Motorsports back to Charlotte. Some odds and ends discussed and then Jaxon reports on his weekend at the Phoenix Raceway.

The episodes with Weston are all wrapped up. We are going to start settling into the old routine until we can get Weston back on This episode starts off introducing a sure fire way to back of an ambitious salesperson. The conversation moves to Luke's first day back working in the jail. A bit of discussion on minimum mandatory sentences ensues. Ohio train derailement and the puzzling response to this event when compared to other situations the EPA involves itself in. A couple listener questions answered and then Jaxon finishes out the episode reporting on his first trip as a truck driver for Junior Motorsports.

Wrap up of Jaxon and Weston's time together.

Episode 28: Intermission For anyone that needs a quick bathroom break before resuming the adventures of the little brothers, now is your chance. Jaxon and Luke crossed paths and sat down for a catch up. Luke talks about his new jail job getting on its feet and gives a new way to look at single serving condiments. Jaxon recounts a small meltdown in an interaction with a grain elevator cop (grain elevator cop is is a position just beneath mall cop for anyone confused).

Continuation of Jaxon and Weston's conversation

Continuation of Jaxon and Weston's conversation

Continuation of Jaxon and Weston's conversation.

Jaxon and Luke have been talking for awhile about having their youngest brother Weston, also known as Young Stoney, on the podcast. It has finally happened. Jaxon and Weston were able to sit down for some extended recording. This episode is the first out of five that will be coming your way.

Jaxon and Luke are able to catch up at the ranch in Lewistown. Rooster sits in for a bit of color commentary. This episode is a bit like a truck stop buffet...a bit of this and a bit of that. Maybe a collection of short stories best describes.

Taylor Moyer, crew chief for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, joins us again to talk a bit about his second passion...ranching. If you missed Episode 19, check it out. Taylor joined us in that episode with Trucker Chris to talk about their involvement in NASCAR. He is back to discuss some of his cattle operation and his interest in agriculture. Perhaps the best part of the episode is at the end. Jaxon has given tips for driving in the wind in previous recordings. One of the tips he gave was driving side by side with another truck. Out of the blue Taylor calls school in session and explains the physics behind why this work. Cool stuff.

Jaxon and Luke talk about some of their recent interactions with Montana Dept. of Transportation, always a sunny conversation. Jaxon then recounts his pre Christmas haul that he wasn't quite sure he would make it home from.

Hands down our favorite episode to record. Billy Jack has been referenced in a previous podcast. We were able to sneak Rooster and Billy Jack in for a sit down. This episode is packed with some stories that are going to be hard to believe. Normally we like to slow stories down to provide some context, but not this time. We just let them roll. We are planning on coming back to this episode and breaking it down to provide context and background to the craziness that you will hear. This is a wild ride and will be an episode that keeps on giving.

In this episode, Jaxon brings on a couple buddies of his that are heavily involved with Dale Earnhardt's racing team. Trucker Chris and Jaxon get a bit nerdy on semi trucks. If you are lost in that conversation, don't worry...so was Luke!

Jaxon and Luke recored remotely for the first time as scheduleds don't align. Somehow they get on the subject of egg labeling and talk about potential misleading of consumers...yes, that actually happens. Jaxon talks about utilizing the hobo style of fire to unfreeze brakes. Episode ends with some talk about diesel shortages in relation to decreas in US refining capacity

Rooster joins Jaxon and Luke post Thanksgiving to tell some winter spin out stories. Continuation of winter driving.

In this episode Luke gives his thoughts on dentistry in foriegn lands and a bit of advice on dealing with dentistry you are unhappy with. Jaxon discusses driving truck on winter roads and his tips and tricks in these conditions.

This Week Jaxon and Luke have on a guest, Jallings, who worked with Luke in the prison. She has a memorable experience to share witnessing some prison violence. Jaxon talkes about a close call with hungers and Luke shares some "different" medical experiements he has done on himself...all ill advised!

Jaxon and Luke touch on a number of things...tired or sleepy?, memorable dental patients, 18 year old drivers, duals vs. super singles. Something for everyone!

Jaxon discusses about some of the midnight DOT frustrations he has been dealing with in South Dakota which leads to some talk about log books. Screaming Meanies make an appearance. Luke shares circumstances of his departure from the prison last year.

Jaxon and Luke sit down with Rooster to talk about the exotic animal side of their childhood

Schedules have been hectic. Jaxon and Luke were finally able to get together. Roost even joined in on the fun.

Gelled Diesel and the various diesel treatments that have worked and not worked for Jaxon and Luke. A listener ask Jaxon for some tips on finding loads. Episode wraps up touching on California's proposal to ban diesel trucks.

Jaxon and Luke talk about some complications wind has added to the mix of their activities. Jaxon provides some tips and advice on trucking in heavy wind

Due to some unforseen delays, Jaxon and Luke couldn't get schedules to match up with Roost to talk exotics. Instead more Luke: twins, Bob Dylan, and some paparazzo.

Not a lot of trucking talk in this episode. Jaxon and Luke dig a bit deeper into Luke's backstory.

Love's truck stop in Ramsay MT and Student Loans start out this episode. Jaxon pushes a reluctant Luke to start talking about his past. Upcoming episodes will get Luke to open up a bit more.

Luke learns about truck motors and shares a couple stories about tipped over end dumps and head and neck anatomy. Jaxon touches on speed limiters and why he thinks it may not be such a great idea.

Episode 4 Rooster, Jaxon and Luke's Dad, joins the podcast to share a few insights and talk a bit about his start in trucking

Welcome to another episode of Steady at the Wheel, in this episode, we discuss Jaxon’s recent experience as an auctioneer at a benefit for a school where the cast of Yellowstone offered some incredible experiences. We talk about the Hutterite culture in Montana – customs, farming techniques, and the value of their community lifestyle, and then we get into livestock hauling in our industry. There are about as many ways to handle livestock as there are producers, but if you want to get into livestock hauling as a trucking career, you better first get a job somewhere that handles livestock, or you’re going to have a horrible time. We end with stories of gratitude and how thanking the people you interact with as a trucker goes so far as to make life much easier in your travels. The Steady at the Wheel podcast is hosted by brothers Jaxon and Luke Allen. They grew up in the 80s, driving truck with their dad, Russ "Rooster" Allen, in his old cabover freightliner - hauling hogs from Fairfield MT back east to South Dakota. Trucking was a family business and the brothers worked and rode alongside Rooster during every season of the year from age 2 through high school and beyond. From scabbed knuckles that wouldn’t heal to dangerous near-misses with boars and hogs, to breathing soybean and straw dust, what may seem harsh to some was just the way it was back then and the boys are who they are today because of it. Tune in to future episodes of Steady at the Wheel to hear great old-school stories, entertainment, news, education, and mentorship aimed at a trucking industry audience. Discussion points: Jaxon was an auctioneer at benefit for a school in Darby MT Some of Yellowstone cast offered an enormous package at the auction with time on set and lunch! Issues with the show Yellowstone and its MT representation Award given to female truck driver 4 million miles incident-free – her tips Hutterites, Amish, and Mennonites Hutterite customs, farming, lifestyle The Fall Run, cattle breeding, time frames and the market How can someone get into the business? A dental patient asks Luke to arrange for him to donate his body to science Livestock handling as a trucker - cattle, sheep, goats, etc. Small kindnesses to truckers and expressing gratitude If you are interested in hauling livestock, you must work with them somewhere, handling first Get in touch with us on our socials, we want to hear from you! Resources: Steady At The Wheel Podcast Instagram Jaxon Allen Instagram Jaxon Allen Website Wild Wild West Youtube Email Jaxon and Luke

In this second episode, Jaxon and Luke discuss their teen years working with dad Rooster, the first time Jaxon had to take over driving (in 8th grade) when his dad had vision problems, some harrowing truck breakdown stories, auctioneer school for Jaxon and dental school for Luke, and the impetus behind Jaxon becoming a full-time trucker. You’ll hear about how to caffeinate correctly, how Jaxon blew up his dad’s truck engine, the lack of mentorship available in trucking today, get a teaser for upcoming episodes on Luke’s history playing in a band in LA, and learn about the early days of farm work the boys took on as high-schoolers, irrigating crops for 16 hours a day. The Steady at the Wheel podcast is hosted by brothers Jaxon Allen and Luke Allen. They grew up in the 80s, driving trucks with their dad, Russ "Rooster" Allen, in his old cabover freightliner - hauling hogs from Fairfield MT back east to South Dakota. Trucking was a family business and the brothers worked and rode alongside Rooster during every season of the year from age 2 through high school and beyond. From scabbed knuckles that wouldn’t heal to dangerous near-misses with boars and hogs, to breathing soybean and straw dust, what may seem harsh to some was just the way it was back then and the boys are who they are today because of it. Tune in to future episodes of Steady at the Wheel to hear great old-school stories, entertainment, news, education, and mentorship aimed at a trucking industry audience. Discussion points: Luke's twins are not as easy as livestock or raising chickens Insider caffeination tips, caffeinated sparkling water Some more background on Luke and Jaxon Luke never caught the trucking bug Luke does not initially “identify” to people as a dentist! Jaxon’s experiences trucking with dad New trucks – Blue II and Blue Pup The harrowing tale of the trip to Nogales MX Dad’s detached retina necessitates Jaxon driving solo as an 8th grader Family attorney– youngest brother Weston Working summers doing irrigation, motorcycles, and girls Bringing mentorship back for younger truckers Jaxon was discouraged by mom and dad from becoming a full-time trucker, the life is lonely and tough Jaxon’s time as an auctioneer + a sample of his technique The story of Jaxon getting “invested” in the trucking life Breaking down in dad’s truck – and fixing the situation Get in touch with us on our socials, we want to hear from you! Resources: Steady At The Wheel Podcast Instagram Jaxon Allen Instagram Jaxon Allen Website Wild Wild West Youtube Email Jaxon and Luke

Welcome to Episode One of “Steady at the Wheel.” On this podcast, we aim to create a space where veteran truckers, new truckers, and potential truckers can hear stories of the road, meet and stay in touch with each other, and maybe bring a little of the old-school community vibe back to the industry. My brother and I grew up with trucking – our father was a trucker all of his life and we (two of six children) were raised on the road with him. In this inaugural episode, we’ll tell lots of great stories about Rooster, our dad Russ Allen’s nickname. You’ll hear tales of hauling hogs back and forth from Montana to South Dakota, during the incredible rough days of the early eighties when trucks were nothing like the smooth-riding luxury cab vehicles of today. Later, dad transitioned to hauling grain and soybeans, and those days have great stories of their own. The Steady at the Wheel podcast is hosted by brothers Jaxon Allen and Luke Allen. They grew up in the 80s, driving a truck with their dad, Russ "Rooster" Allen, in his old cabover freightliner - hauling hogs from Fairfield MT back east to South Dakota. Trucking was a family business and the brothers worked and rode alongside Rooster during every season of the year from age 2 through high school and beyond. From scabbed knuckles that wouldn’t heal, to dangerous near-misses with boars and hogs, to breathing soybean and straw dust, what may seem harsh to some was just the way it was back then and the boys are who they are today because of it. Tune in to future episodes of Steady at the Wheel to hear great old-school stories, entertainment, news, education, and mentorship aimed at a trucking industry audience. Discussion points: Our goals for this podcast Growing up with Rooster, our dad, a lifelong trucker Trucking schools don’t tell you about the true life on the road Our earliest memories of trucking livestock Hauling hogs from Fairfield Montana to Sioux Falls SD - logging millions of miles Trials and tribulations – hog hauling stories with dad New wheels - the big transition from spring-ride to air-ride in the 90s Later transitions – from hogs to grain The “warm up” before basketball games – hand shoveling thousands of pounds of grain Get in touch with us on our socials, we want to hear from you! Resources: Steady At The Wheel Podcast Instagram Jaxon Allen Instagram Jaxon Allen Website Wild Wild West Youtube Email Jaxon and Luke