He is not your average trucker—he’s a larger-than-life personality with a 379 Peterbilt, a captain’s hat, a love for classic tunes, and hundreds of thousands of followers who tune in daily to hear about Twisted Tuesday, Fracking Friday, and everything in between. We’re joined by Charlie, better known online as @CharlieTrucker, who hauls hazardous waste across the country, shares his life from the cab of his rig, and somehow still makes time to be a husband, dad, lake captain, and friend to 76-year-old motorcycle-riding legend "Old Mary." Get ready for a ride full of laughs, music, and behind-the-scenes stories from life on the road.
Charlie from Uniondale, Pennsylvania, has built a massive following by doing what he does best—trucking with personality. With over 360k followers on TikTok and 81k on Facebook, Charlie blends the grit of hauling hazardous waste with humor, music, and daily check-ins that his fans love. His signature video intros like “Whiskey Wednesday” and “Thirsty Thursday” have become cult favorites, and his love of music—especially singing in his shop—is just another layer to the character people can’t get enough of.
In this episode, we dive into Charlie’s life on the road, including what it's like hauling with a crew, how he manages the pressures of trucking dangerous materials, and why storytelling from the cab has struck such a chord online. We explore his home life too—his love for the lake, his pontoon boat (which only he drives), his kids’ fishing adventures, and even a few tales about “Old Mary,” his motorcycle-riding 76-year-old neighbor with a Boss Hoss packing an LS3 Corvette engine.
Charlie shares how the trucking lifestyle can be both chaotic and rewarding, what keeps him grounded, and how he uses humor and authenticity to connect with fans across the country. Whether you’re in agriculture, transportation, or just enjoy a great story, this episode will keep you entertained from start to finish.