Mike Stanfield

Valentine's Day hits differently when you're a thousand miles from home. This special episode tackles the real-world relationship challenges pro drivers face every single day without the sugar-coated answers. Liquid drivers Mikal "Donut" Duncan, Mike "Red Beard" Stanfield, and Jason Defoor as they join us and get brutally honest about trucker relationships and long-distance love. If you're an owner/operator struggling to stay connected with your spouse, a fleet driver missing your kids, or a significant other trying to understand life on the road, this conversation is for you. You'll discover proven relationship advice from drivers who've been there: how to communicate when you're exhausted, what keeps marriages strong during long hauls, and the truth about managing Valentine's Day from a truck stop. We start with the serious struggles, because respect matters, then shift into the lighter moments that remind us why we fight for these relationships. This isn't a theory. It's real talk from real truckers navigating real love.

What did 2025 really look like behind the wheel? In this New Year's Eve special, join Mike Stanfield, Mikal 'Donut' Duncan, Polar Bear, and Jason DeFoor for the most honest conversation you'll hear from pro drivers this year. These Liquid veterans don't hold back sharing their biggest accomplishments, the goals that slipped away, broken resolutions, and unforgettable moments from 2025. We dig deep into what worked, what didn't, and the aspirations driving us into 2026. No corporate fluff, just real drivers talking real life.

The Liquid Trucking Podcast hits a spooktacular 100 episodes with our most requested episode, an exclusive Halloween roundtable featuring seven of our most frequent CDL drivers. Our tanker professionals get brutally honest about what makes this podcast essential listening, what needs improvement, and their raw first reactions when they heard about a show built specifically for truckers. Then we kick back for a spooky campfire storytelling game that reveals the humor, creativity, and brotherhood defining the professional driver community. This anniversary episode celebrates the road warriors, truck and trailer shop crews, and trucking families who've powered 100 episodes of unfiltered conversations from the cab.

Join us for Episode 95 of The Liquid Trucking Podcast! We kick things off with an info-packed check-in with Chris Baltushis, Terminal Manager at Barto. Chris shares the latest on their new hazmat transload facility, now fully operational, covering the process, growth, and the future of moving bulk freight from rail to truck. Next, Liquid Drivers Mike Stanfield and Mikal “Donut” Duncan join Marcus for another round of “Am I The Asshole?” This time, the debate centers on a risky situation involving a driver passing an oversized load in oncoming traffic. Expect laughs, lively discussion, and real insights into trucking life. From hazmat and bulk freight to rail logistics and trucking culture, this episode delivers essential info for truckers, terminal staff, and anyone curious about life on the road. Whether you’re a professional driver, a terminal manager, or just passionate about trucking, there’s something here for you.

We’re getting real about some of the most challenging parts of being out on the road. Liquid Trucking drivers “Uncle Travelling Matt” MacKeller and Mike “Red Beard” Stanfield share some of their toughest loads and the real challenges of life on the road, including how they maintain their mental and physical health OTR. Michael Lombard from Truck Parking Club introduces a platform that helps drivers find safe, stress-free parking — think Airbnb for trucks — with a special promo code for listeners. This episode shares honest stories, practical tips, and solutions from those who know the lifestyle best.

This week on The Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re diving skin deep and talking ink! Liquid Drivers Drew Hearn, Mikal Duncan, Matt Kleich and Mike Stanfield join the program to talk about why they got their tattoos, which are their favorite or most meaningful, and where it hurt the most. We also have a gallery of drivers’ tattoos up on the website, so be sure to check it out and send in your submissions to podcast@liquidtrucking.com! If you would like to help the Defoor family in their time of need, please donate to the Go Fund Me at this link: https://gofund.me/339db121

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we're going to have some fun and make some commitments to our goals. 4 drivers, Drew Hearn, Christopher Palmas, Mikal Duncan and Mike Stanfield, will join us to talk about their New Year's resolutions and tell us about their motivations for them. Right smack in the middle, the Teenage Hotline will have a go at roasting our host with the most.

Merry Christmas from The Liquid Trucking Podcast! We love Christmas in these parts, so we threw together a special Christmas themed episode for all of you drivers to enjoy, since the episode drops on the big day! There’s Christmas music, a tasty Christmas treat recipe that’s easy to make, a Trucker Night Before Christmas, and even an interview with Liquid Driver Mike Stanfield. Mike and Marcus will discuss their favorite Christmas traditions and flannels! Enjoy your holiday and be safe out there Liquid drivers!

Time to roll out the spooky carpet on the Liquid Trucking Podcast! This week is our Halloween special, and we’ve got 3 Liquid drivers joining the show to talk about everything from spending Halloween with family, frightening experiences on the road, superstitions, and even Bigfoot! It’s a great conversation with Mike Stanfield, Drew Hearn, and Mikal “Donut” Duncan, so download it now!

Every company has room for improvement, but what sets Liquid Trucking apart is willing to take that feedback publicly. This week on The Liquid Trucking Podcast, we talk to five drivers and get their unfiltered feedback about the happenings at Liquid Trucking. We’re jotting down notes from drivers Larry Pacheco, David Kelly, Nathan Dobrenz, Mike Stanfield, and Ryan Stewart, and round out our interviews with quick appearances by Jason Eisenman. Whether you’re a new driver, or have been around the block with them, Liquid Trucking wants to hear it all - the good, bad, and the ugly.

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re bringing you the best from our first nearly 40 episodes! We’ll replay segments from episode #8 - Driver Hotline: Stories from the Road, Episode #11 - Marijuana Legalization and its Effect on Trucking, Episode #23 - The 500 Year Flood, and Episode #28 - The Teenage Hotline. It’s a long episode with a bunch of fun segments and a few that make you think!

We’ve talked to a lot of great Liquid drivers on this podcast, and this week’s episode is no different. Everyone has a unique backstory, and we’ve invited 4 drivers to come on the podcast and share theirs. We welcome Liquid drivers Mike Stanfield, Damon Maravilla, Robert Sanchez and Rob Schroeder to tell their stories about how they ended up with Liquid Trucking.

This week on The Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re talking to Liquid drivers about the worst of the worst. From ignorant 4 wheelers to terrible weather, from getting covered in Lysine to crawling around on pee-stained asphalt, you drivers deal with a lot. We’re welcoming 5 drivers, Josh Dabrowski, Mike Stanfield, Polar Bear, Drew Hearn and Matt Kleich, to walk us through what they think is the worst of the worst.

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, it’s all about how you spend your 34 hour reset. We’re only talking to drivers on this episode, so get ready to laugh! We’ll hear from drivers Tony Brown, Drew Hearn, Mike Stanfield, Josh Dabrowski and Matt MacKellar. Video games, working out, making tasty food and exploring the area are all topics of discussion on this incredibly enjoyable episode.

In part 2 of our 2 part episode on Winter Driving, we chat with drivers Mike Stanfield and Damon Maravilla. Damon and Mike talk us through their strategies for preparing for inclement weather and share some stories from the road. After that, we’ll hear from drivers Chad Kepler and Matt MacKellar, who share some stories and some tips on being prepared for any situation.

This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re bringing you our first edition of the Driver Hotline. Drivers Drew Hearn and Tony Brown join us to talk about some issues facing the trucking industry and share their thoughts, then we bring on drivers Mike Stanfield and Matt MacKellar for the same purpose. The Driver Hotline episodes will continue going forward, so if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to liquidtrucking.com for more info!