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Enjoying Life OTR#69 A Quick Update & Big ThanksCindy takes the mic solo this week to share exciting updates for the Enjoying Life OTR community! From the newly revamped website to a growing blog featuring guest stories and behind-the-scenes content, there's more ways than ever to connect. She also dives into the difference between the Enjoying Life OTR Facebook page and private group, sharing why both are valuable for drivers looking to engage.Plus, a heartfelt thank you to all who have left reviews and shared the podcast—you’re making this community stronger every day! Brian will be back next epis...2025-03-1507 minEnjoying Life OTR#68 Thinking About Getting Your Own Authority? The Realities of Running a Trucking CompanyThinking about starting your own trucking company? Before you take the leap, let’s get real about the costs, challenges, and strategies for making it work.In this episode of Enjoying Life OTR, Cindy Tunstall and Kyle Hutchinson break down the real steps to going independent—from getting your own MC authority to securing freight and building relationships with shippers.Kyle shares insider strategies on negotiating rates, finding the best lanes, avoiding bad brokers, and how he built relationships with brokers and shippers to secure higher-paying freight—without relying on load boards...2025-03-011h 17Enjoying Life OTR#67 You’re Already Negotiating—Here’s How to Win More OftenYou're already negotiating—whether you realize it or not. Every day, you're making deals, setting terms, and advocating for what you want. Whether it's negotiating pay, home time, freight rates, or just convincing your family where to go on vacation, the skills of negotiation affect every part of your life. The question is—are you using them to your advantage?In this episode of Enjoying Life OTR, Cindy Tunstall and Brian Wilson sit down with Kenny and Elizabeth Long, trucking industry powerhouses who run a brokerage, a fleet, and know exactly what it take...2025-02-151h 18
Enjoying Life OTR#66 Truckers Gut Health: Win the battle Against Heartburn, Gas & More with Alyssa Simpson🚛💩 Let’s talk about the one thing every driver deals with but no one wants to discuss—your gut. Whether you’re dodging rest stop roulette, battling heartburn hotter than truck stop chili, or hoping gas isn’t louder than your stereo, gut health is serious business.That’s why we brought in Alyssa Simpson, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist, who has helped hundreds of people finally get relief after struggling with digestive issues for years. Specializing in IBS, SIBO, and gut dysfunction...2025-02-0151 minEnjoying Life OTR#65 End Chronic Pain on the Road with Butch Phelps Butch Phelps Shares Life-Changing Solutions for OTR DriversLong hours behind the wheel don’t have to mean chronic pain and stiffness. Butch Phelps, a licensed neuromuscular massage therapist and former trucker, understands the toll driving takes on your body—and he’s here with simple, practical solutions that fit into your day.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to stop pain before it starts with quick stretches that can be done in minutes—even at a stoplight.Why small adjustments in posture, grip, and footwear can make a big differe...2025-01-1550 min