HAUL TALK: THE CAT® TRUCK ENGINE PODCAST

Bill Zender - Self Employed Driver

During a career that spans nearly four decades, Washington-based Bill Zender has driven through the worst conditions. From steep inclines to frozen windshield wipers, Bill has navigated the perils of the road with determination instilled in him by his fleet owner dad. In this episode of Haul Talk, Bill shares stories from the road and reminisces about the good old days—when there was no power steering or cell phones, and his community of logging truck drivers felt like family.
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

Jennifer Keffeler - Former On Highway Truck Engine Sales Manager

Ever since she was a child, Jennifer Keffeler has loved the trucking industry. She’s turned that passion into a 29-year career at Caterpillar, where she spent nearly a decade as a sales manager for On Highway Truck Engines. In this episode of Haul Talk, Jennifer sits down with Kurt and Zach to talk about significant shifts in the industry, the importance of truck driving to our American way of life (shout out to the million milers out there!) and why trucking is a great career for young people to consider.
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

Adept Ape - Content Creator and Diesel Engine Tech

When Adept Ape first started his YouTube Channel, one of his most popular videos was about his job as a diesel engine tech. Ten years and over 250K subscribers later, Adept Ape’s channel has become a popular maintenance and repair resource for drivers and technicians. In this episode of Haul Talk, Adept Ape answers questions about common engine issues (Hint: Don’t neglect your cooling system!) and offers simple tips for extending the life of an engine (oil sampling, anyone?). He also gives us a behind the scenes glimpse of how he produces his channel, including videos with over one million views!
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

Pyles Trucking Company and K&G Repair

For Chris Pyles, business owner and repair pro, trucking is a family affair. His grandfather started Pyles Trucking Company in Goodfield, IL in the 1960s and his father opened K&G Repair in the early 80s. Chris spent time working for both businesses, cultivating expertise in driving and maintenance. In this episode, Chris shares the story of how he came to own his grandfather’s company while helping his father run the repair shop—and why Cat C13 engines are a favorite in his fleet (several of them are million milers!)
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html
https://www.facebook.com/p/Pyles-Trucking-100076405020282/?_rdr

Three Generations of Trucking with Roger Lang

Kurt and Zach’s guest Roger Lang owns Byron Lang Trucking, a third-generation family business with 50 trucks in its stable. As a guy who grew up around trucks, he’s a fan of Cat® engines and has been getting millions of miles out of his. How? Overhauls of his older ones and even a Cat® Reman engine with new content. If you love talking shop, you’ll love this episode.
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html
http://byronlangtrucking.com/

Talk Shop with Garrett Smith from MHC

When Garrett Smith was 17, he decided he didn’t want to sell donuts for the rest of his life. His love for lifted trucks and diesel inspired him to pursue a career in truck service, and now he’s a Service Manager at MHC, one of Caterpillar’s largest Truck Engine Parts and Service (TEPS) dealerships. He sits down with the guys to talk Cat® engines, customer support, and developing the next generation of expert service techs.
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html
mhc.com

Four Million Miles with Alan Kitzhabar

How many of us can say we’ve got nearly 4 million miles on our engine? Meet a trucker who can: owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber, who’s been driving with the same Cat 3406E engine in his truck for the past 30 years. After three decades of driving, Alan has no shortage of tips and tricks to share.
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html

Billy Frank, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division

Kurt and Zach chat with Billy Frank, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division. which plays a big role in keeping Cat on-highway trucks rolling. Billy’s been at Caterpillar for 24 years, including time as an on-highway truck engine service rep. He knows what’s on the line for truckers and takes pride in helping their wheels keep turning. Billy shares his love for the industry and its people and discusses how Cat® Reman can help with engine longevity.
https://www.cat.com/en_US/articles/truck-engine-resource-center/haul-talk-podcast.html 

Trucking in Alaska with Mike and Cole

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/

40+ Years of Truck Engines with Bob Keene

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