Channel 23

Episode 217 - Truckers' Morning Brief: Look, Lean & Leave Clean

What's up, JFW family? Welcome back to the Channel 23 podcast. This episode mixes light-hearted dad jokes and team celebrations with important fleet safety reminders — from air in your chair, looking cool on your stool, proper trailer checks distracted driving, passing safely on 285, and proper shop communication. Hear shout-outs, tips for ride-alongs, maintenance updates, and a closing reflection on responsibility and sportsmanship.

Episode 216 - From Road Trains to Tailgate Safety & Flies to Honeybees

Join the JFW family for Episode 216: an energetic mix of shout-outs, driver updates, safety reminders, and the rollout of electronic DVIRs. Hosts discuss daily operations, yard changes, heartfelt stories about speed and responsibility, listener messages from Australia, and reminders to drive safely and professionally. Practical tips cover inspections, parking, and new app workflows, all wrapped in the crew’s signature banter and the ‘diesel in our veins’ spirit.
 
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Episode 215 - Tips, Trucker Tales and Proper Dumping — A Week at JFW

Episode 215 of the Channel 23 podcast opens with the pledge and a heartfelt prayer, then the hosts share company news, shout-outs, birthdays and anniversaries, podcast stats, and yard/construction updates.
The episode focuses heavily on safety and culture: tire and inspection reminders, CB channel etiquette, a detailed 10-step guide to dumping loads the JFW way, the Bradley curve for safety mindset, and tips for walking your path on job sites.
Light moments include jokes and music, plus practical reminders about W-2 access, mobile phone policy, GPS tools, and how leadership supports drivers. The show closes with the JFW creed and encouragement to be the JFW elite.

Episode 214 - Pre-Trip Pride & Silent Warriors — Inside The Channel 23 Podcast

Episode highlights from the Channel 23 Podcast featuring fleet updates, safety reminders, and team shout-outs. Hosts discuss pre-trip/post-trip best practices, load handling, driver efficiency scoring, and handling tough interactions at plants.
Expect candid stories, jokes, community announcements, and a focus on culture — honoring quiet high-performers, encouraging accountability, and keeping the JFW family safe on the road.

Episode 213 - No-Tilt Nightmares & Samsara Switch

Episode 213 of the Channel 23 Podcast covers life at JFW: opening prayer, light-hearted jokes, employee shoutouts, new hires and anniversaries, and celebration highlights.
The hosts, Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus dive into safety and professionalism—discussing low-oil risks, a destroyed "pinned" fifth wheel, mandatory safety meetings, and the March rollout of electronic DVIRs via Samsara to improve maintenance, accountability, and roadside reporting.
Closing segments emphasize teamwork with practical tips from Armando "The Sergeant" Del Val, reflections on passion and perspective, and a reminder to listen, engage, and be a professional on and off the road.

Episode 212 - Belly Dumps, Safety Wins, and 8.3 Million Miles

Episode 212 of the JFW Channel 23 Podcast blends humor, crew banter, and real-world trucking updates as hosts cover new hires, anniversaries, and workplace stories. Listeners hear about jobsite challenges like belly dumps, dumping best practices, and ground guiding lessons.
The episode highlights fleet safety and performance stats — 8.3 million miles driven, improved Samsara safety scores, and coaching gains — while promoting company culture, upcoming events, and practical tips to keep drivers safe and efficient on the road.

Episode 211 - We're Back!

Episode 211 of the JFW Channel 23 Podcast brings the team back after the holidays with safety updates, new hires, and yard construction progress. Hosts discuss DVIRs, Samsara safety changes, overweight hauling risks, and the importance of communication and character among drivers. The episode also includes jokes, driver spotlights, and community announcements.

Episode 210 - "Windy" Morning Mayhem: Homeless Attack, Dad Jokes & Trucking Tales

Hosts Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus cover a "windy" morning of odd incidents, humor, and heart — from a homeless man attacking a UPS truck to a prayer for a grieving employee.
The episode includes dad jokes, new hires and anniversaries, safety reminders about lane changes, camera monitoring and rider/bathroom policies, a recent accident review, and updates on the new facility and holiday schedule. A Candid JFW Weekly Roundup.
Bulk Loads Feature
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