Podcast
Channel 23
Hosted by JFW Trucking · EN
Channel 23 is the local CB Channel that JFW Trucking operates on. JFW Trucking is a local End Dump Company out of Commerce City, Colorado that has been in business since 1935. The Purpose of this podcast is to reach out and touch our fleet. To engage and inform everyone of all things JFW.
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Episode 234 - Don't Be a Sitting Duck: Real-World Safety Tips for JFW Drivers
1w ago01:07:10Tap to summarizeThis episode covers practical safety reminders and company procedures for JFW drivers: avoid roadside hazards, turn trucks off in the fuel aisle, handle fuel spills, follow pit routing (no County Road 19), and beware window shades after dark. It also explains Saturday coverage and time-off requests, the 14-hour local exception and hours-of-service rules, how to use JFW ticket books, accident reporting procedures, and tips from Armando’s pre-combat inspections. Plus community updates, shout-outs, a healing message, and dad jokes
Transcribe →Episode 233- Saturday Pay Bumps, Dumping Safety & Ride‑Along Rules
2w ago01:25:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode the Channel 23 crew covers fleet updates, new hires, safety reminders and common mistakes—like lost dipsticks and unsafe dumping—that cost time and money. They explain how attendance bumps and Saturday work boost pay, outline ride‑along rules and heavy permit reminders, and share practical yard and registration tips as Yard 23 prepares to move.
Transcribe →Episode 232 - Red Trucks, Real Talk and Rowing the Same Direction
3w ago01:19:51Tap to summarizeJoin the JFW Channel 23 crew for a lively episode covering company milestones, new hires, and lighthearted dad-joke banter alongside practical fleet updates. Hosts discuss safety takeaways—scale procedures, pinch points, speed limits in truck zones, ABS and lift-axle issues—plus dispatch reminders, and shout-outs to standout drivers and mechanics. The episode closes on a theme of resilience, teamwork, and long-term professionalism as the fleet prepares for busy months ahead.
Transcribe →Episode 231 - Earn It — Safety Bonuses, PPE, and the Price of Cutting Corners
May 2701:51:20Tap to summarizeEpisode 231 of the Channel 23 podcast covers life at JFW with hosts Jim White, Super Dave Weldon, JR Saenz and Jam Bacchus: a short trucker prayer, light-hearted jokes, company updates and new hires. The discussion focuses on safety — monthly safety bonuses, PPE expectations, the new mud‑flap program, and a major dumping error where chips were dumped into salt — plus the operational headaches of Yard 23 construction. The show also addresses a pending mediation from a highway collision, mental health awareness, practical tips (don’t jump to conclusions, call for help at the scales), and the driver referral program.
Transcribe →Episode 230 - When Seconds Matter: Rainy Roads, Red Lights & Driver Accountability
May 2001:18:33Tap to summarizeHosts Jim White, Brother Dave White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus deliver a lively JFW Channel 23 episode with company updates, driver shout-outs, and lighthearted jokes, opening with the pledge and a prayer. The episode focuses on safety topics: driving in rain, following distance, Samsara alerts, reporting trailer defects with truck numbers, mud flap rules, mag-chloride caution at pits, and situational awareness. Armando shares his 52nd Tips & Tricks message and the team discuss life currency and Memorial Day reflections. Closing with final thoughts and the JFW creed, the episode emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and striving for high standards across the fleet.
Transcribe →Episode 229 - Tires, Logs, and Tough Choices
May 1301:21:56Tap to summarizeEpisode 229 of the Channel 23 podcast covers safety reminders, company updates, and personal stories from the JFW crew. The hosts share driver shoutouts, new hires and anniversaries, inspection blitz warnings focused on tires and hours-of-service logs, tips for proper truck maintenance (brakes, tractor protection valves, and coolant), and reminders about following routes and procedures. The episode closes with reflections on doing the right thing, legal risks from accidents and litigation, and encouragement to support one another as the JFW family. Eric Church Commencement Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPzKUn5MWqQ
Transcribe →Episode 228 — High Road Hauling: Safety, Culture & Tough Talks
May 601:30:13Tap to summarizeEpisode 228 of the Channel 23 podcast covers fleet news, shout-outs, and lighthearted banter alongside serious conversations about driver safety, distracted driving, parking rules at Yard 23, blackout days and PTO challenges, and avoiding emotional hijacking on the job. The hosts share practical tips, messages of support, and real incident highlights to help drivers stay safe, work as a team, and maintain the JFW culture.
Transcribe →Episode 227- Wyoming Bridge Law, Insane Near Miss & Staying Calm on the Road
Apr 2902:05:39Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Channel 23 podcast with Jim White, Super Dave Weldon & Jam Bacchus. In this episode the team covers Yard 23 construction updates, company shoutouts and awards, light-hearted stories and beekeeping talk, and a prayer and pledge of allegiance. The core of the show focuses on safety: Wyoming bridge law and weight limits, following distance and Samsara alerts, tailgate signage and dumping in the correct bins (wrong dumps disqualify bonuses), hood and equipment care, DVIR/EDVIR and Connect Team reminders, attendance expectations, and tips on staying calm in stressful situations.
Transcribe →Episode 226 - Too Fast Down Eisenhower: A Safety Wake-Up Call
Apr 2201:23:06Tap to summarizeHosts Super Dave, JR Saenz and Jam Bacchus cover fleet news, new hires and shout-outs, safety incidents (including a speeding event on Eisenhower), practical tips on loading, DVIRs, hooking trailers, merging and GPS routing, plus the JFW blueprint for maximizing pay through attendance and efficiency. Light-hearted moments include dad jokes and final reflections on change and professionalism.
Transcribe →Episode 225 - Telehealth, Wellness Rewards & Insurance Hacks — JFW Talks Kaiser
Apr 1501:48:09Tap to summarizeJoin the Channel 23 podcast as the JFW team and guests Nicole Sullivan from Kaiser Permanente and Steve Miller from Holmes & Murphy break down insurance highlights, telehealth options, wellness rewards, and member support for employees. The episode also covers hands-on trucking topics — fuel and tarp best practices, DVIR usage, lift-axle checks, and safe backing/spotting techniques — plus workplace shout-outs, celebrations, and a few dad jokes to keep it light.
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