Chris Baltushis

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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.

When it comes to experience, Liquid Trucking has it in spades. This week on the Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’re talking with former drivers that took up a seat in the terminal. First up, we’ll hear from Barto Terminal Manager Chris Baltushis, and Driver Training and Development Leaders Beau Hanke and Cole Brown. After that, we’ll welcome Safety/Fleet Coordinator Mike Wilson, Load Planner Chris Willenborg and Dispatcher Brian Cahoe. All 6 of these office staff members spent significant time on the road, and we’ll discuss how that helps them aid Liquid Drivers on the daily.

This week on The Liquid Trucking Podcast, we’ll start off with some industry news and notes, and then we head off to South Sioux City Nebraska to hear from the staff out at Barto. Chris Baltushis, Angie Reed and Cory Liles will join us for a check in with the Barto Terminal, where we discuss the state of union from their perspective, and get up to date on all things Barto!

So what’s in the tank right now? We’ll hear from Barto Terminal Manager Chris Baltushis, Dispatchers Payton Rockwell and Cory Lyles to answer that question. Then we have a great driver profile with the man you all know as Polar Bear, Liquid driver Brian Elmquist.