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TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

Podcast · talkcdl.com · EN

TalkCDL Trucking Podcast, published by TalkCDL, covers trucking industry news, current trucking laws, driver surveys and listener stories aimed at truck drivers. The show has 300 episodes with a roughly biweekly cadence and a median length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $75 per host-read episode slot.

Why brands sponsor TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

Reach working truck drivers through a niche, loyal trucking audience

  • Covers trucking laws, carrier news and driver surveys that matter to professional drivers
  • Ranked 158 times on Apple Podcasts with a 4.2 average rating
  • 300 episodes since 2020 with a steady biweekly cadence
Best fortruck driver recruitmenttrucking equipment and partsfleet services
Watch forAudience size is estimated and the show is explicit, so suit brand-safety needs.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business45%
Careers35%
Law & Government20%
Formats
news roundup, solo monologue, listener stories, interview
Tone
candid, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment50/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode1k–3k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 158 Apple ratings points to the 1,000 to 3,000 band per episode range; 300 episodes since 2020, a Patreon link, and biweekly cadence support the mid-range.
Audience asks aboutWhat new trucking laws or regulations affect driversWhich carriers are good places to driveHow pay and treatment of drivers compare across the industry
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
10%women
90%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
NCI Trucking
Categories promoted
trucking carriers and driver recruitment
Affiliate links
Yes

The website home page names NCI Trucking as one of the best carriers looking for drivers, and a Patreon funding link is listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles such as 'Rolling Prison Nightmare' and 'Is It Conspiracy' and the website's past crime and wreck news point to discussion of crime and accidents.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 72 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks2 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Dream of trucking2026-10-1257 min
Lots of Outrage in Trucking2026-10-0533 min
Will Truckers Shut Down2026-09-2833 min
Can Truckers Carry2026-09-1439 min
Rolling Prison Nightmare2026-09-0758 min
Is It Conspiracy2026-08-2333 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.

TalkCDL is focused on providing entertainment for our fellow truckers! We cover everything in the trucking industry from current trucking laws, trucker surveys, and any other trucking news we dig up or a trucker throws our way.
TalkCDL Trucking Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

TalkCDL Trucking Podcast is a long-running show published by TalkCDL, covering trucking news, trucking laws, driver surveys and stories from the road. The feed lists 300 episodes since March 2020, released roughly every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 36 minutes. The show's website describes its goal as entertainment for fellow truckers.

The show is hosted through the TalkCDL website and carries a Patreon funding link. Apple Podcasts shows 158 ratings with a 4.2 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly American truck drivers and industry professionals, with an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode.

Sponsors seen: the website names NCI Trucking as a carrier looking for drivers. The show is a fit for fleet services, driver recruitment and trucking equipment brands. Estimated rates run $40 to $75 per host-read episode slot, sourced from the feed and Apple Podcasts data.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. TalkCDL Trucking Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about TalkCDL Trucking Podcast

How much does TalkCDL Trucking Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $40 to $75 per host-read mid-roll slot, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the slot and the agreement with the show.

What is TalkCDL Trucking Podcast about?

The show covers trucking news, current trucking laws, driver surveys and listener stories. It is aimed at professional truck drivers and people in the freight industry.

How do I contact TalkCDL Trucking Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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