
The OuterBelt's Podcast
We discuss all things and ramble on about news, to current events with a focus on the trucking industry and #hyfieldfamily.
Podcasting since 2023 • 72 episodes
The OuterBelt's Podcast
Latest Episodes
Goats in Strollers: Just Another Day at the Truck Show
Walking the floor of the Mid-American Trucking Show feels like stepping into a world where massive machinery meets precise engineering and creative expression. This year's event didn't disappoint, with standout exhibits demonstrating why this g...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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36:53

The Liftgate Saga: Why Hyfield Chooses Specialty Equipment
Would you invest $12,000 in equipment that most competitors skip? We dive deep into why Hyfield Trucking equips nearly all our straight trucks with lift gates—a decision that goes against industry norms but creates strategic advantages at Panth...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:14:24

When Regulations Retreat: What the EPA Rollback Means for Your Fleet
The trucking industry just experienced what the Trump administration calls "the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in US history" with the rollback of EPA 2027 emissions standards. Patrick and the Outer Belt crew unpack this dr...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:01:15

When New Mexico Dust Falls on Ohio Cars, We Have Questions
When dust from New Mexico creates mud rain in Ohio, the Outer Belt crew finds themselves discussing one of nature's strangest phenomena. The hosts share their experiences with mud-coated vehicles and the resulting car wash chaos across the regi...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:09:47

From Joann's Fabrics to the USPS: Navigating Change in America's Institutions
What happens when a seemingly simple fabric store closure ripples through the trucking industry? This week on The Outer Belt, Patrick, Vince, Buttermilk, Eric, and Jerry dive into the unexpected domino effect of Joann's Fabrics going out of bus...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:05:50
