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Welcome to the Truck U Podcast! In this episode, Sebastian sits down with Michael Gaffin, better known as The Boston Trucker, a second-generation driver with over 36 years of experience behind the wheel.

Michael shares his incredible journey from riding along with his dad and driving cabovers cross-country as a teenager in the '80s, to commanding his custom 2025 Kenworth W900 around Boston today. We dive deep into the stark differences between the golden era of trucking—when drivers relied on paper logs, maps, and CB radios—and the heavily regulated, tech-driven industry of today. We also discuss the sacrifices of OTR life, why Michael transitioned to local routes to prioritize his family, and his ongoing mission to preserve the legendary stories of old-school truckers on his YouTube channel.

If you love classic rigs, the raw sound of a diesel engine, and genuine trucking history, you won't want to miss this one!

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The FMCSA just flipped the switch on the biggest regulatory overhaul in three decades. In this episode of Trucky After Hours, Sebastian and Dominic dive deep into the launch of MODUS—the new one-stop shop replacing the legacy FMCSA portals. We break down the biometric security requirements, how to ensure your data migrates correctly, and why this might finally put an end to "chameleon carriers" and registration fraud.

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At 50 years old, Dennis Foster Jr. is starting over. Marine Corps veteran, three hip replacements, two felonies, three years clean — and now the proud owner of a 2019 Peterbilt 579 and his own authority under Semper Fi Logistics.
In this episode, Dennis pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to become an owner-operator when life has handed you every possible reason to quit. We talk about the job-site injury that led to MRSA, sepsis, and a hospital-hallway wedding. The painkillers that turned into a cocaine addiction. Prison time. And the slow, grinding climb back — meeting by meeting, paycheck by paycheck — to the moment he handed over his savings for a used Peterbilt at TMC Truck Sales.
But this isn't just a recovery story. Dennis gets brutally honest about the realities most owner-op podcasts skip:
→ Why Landstar, Mercer, and the bigger carriers said no because of his felony background
→ The $33,000 New York insurance quote that nearly ended the dream before it started
→ Why he bought his Peterbilt without an ECM report — and whether you should
→ The first lease-on company that wasn't paying him straight
→ How he set up his S-Corp, his envelope bookkeeping system, and gets his books done in 90 minutes a month
→ Why he's now jumping into the step deck and open deck market with JRC
If you're an owner-operator, thinking about becoming one, or rebuilding your life from anything — addiction, prison, injury, or just a string of bad years — this conversation is for you.

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Sebastian and Dominic Lewis break down a wild week in trucking news that owner-operators need to hear. Spot rates just hit a 4-year high — the SONAR National Truckload Index broke out to $2.89/mile, the strongest level since 2022, and JB Hunt is officially calling the recession over. Flatbed is sitting at $3.44, reefer at $3.13, and the market is finally validating what we've been saying for two years.

But the bigger story? The Diesel Truck Liberation Act (HR 8079) — a bill that could strip the EPA of authority to enforce diesel emissions mandates. We dig into what it actually does, what it means for DPF, EGR, and DEF systems, why new truck prices could drop significantly, and how it could retroactively protect operators who've been hit with tampering fines.

In this episode:

• 📈 Spot rates hit 4-year high — what to do right now
• ⚖️ Diesel Liberation Act explained in plain English
• 🛂 200K non-domicile CDLs facing the chopping block
• 🚨 Cargo theft slipping past broker vetting
• 👻 Chameleon carriers exposed in major CBS report
• 📦 Amazon drops $5B into logistics
• 🔧 Kenworth's new C580 + Florida Ponzi scheme + China-linked carrier crackdown
• 💊 400 lbs of cocaine seized at an Indiana truck stop

If you're running spot, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Time to be picky on loads, push back on lowball brokers, and hold the line.

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Dominic shares his journey of starting his MC in 2019 and launching right into the chaos of 2020. With a background as a diesel mechanic, Dominic discusses how technical knowledge gave him a competitive edge, the reality of surviving the "lowest lows" of the COVID-era market, and how direct shipper relationships helped him scale when the load boards went quiet.

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Visit Matt's channel https://www.youtube.com/@the717trucker5

Matt’s journey from a dreamer to a successful owner-operator offers valuable insights for anyone considering this career path. By preparing financially, finding the right truck, and embracing continuous learning, you can set yourself up for success in the trucking industry. If you want to hear more about Matt’s experiences, check out his YouTube channel, "The 717 Trucker."

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