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Keep the Shiny Side Up!

Keep the Shiny Side Up!

By: Etien | M2GT
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Ever wondered what life is really like behind the wheel of a big rig? Keep the Shiny Side Up! takes you along for the ride with Etien of Miles 2 Go Transport, a trucking company owner who traded a corporate career for the open road. Each episode shares stories from the road, honest truck stop reviews, safety tips, and a look at the trucking life through the eyes of someone who came to it later in life. Whether you’re a driver, a trucking family, or just curious, pull up a seat and ride along. New episodes regularly. More at m2gt.com.Etien | M2GT Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 7: Is I-70 the Worst Highway in America?

    Episode 7: Is I-70 the Worst Highway in America?
    31 Oct 2026

    Hey you, it’s me. Truckers from across the country voted Indiana’s stretch of I-70 the worst haul route in America, and now the state wants to add tolls to it. In this episode, I roast the bridge joints that feel like ski jumps, share the route we take to dodge it, and celebrate the smoothest state line in the country. Buckle up and hold on to your coffee. More at m2gt.com.
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    9 min
  • Episode 6: Who’s Driving That FedEx Truck? And what Is Expedited Freight?

    Episode 6: Who’s Driving That FedEx Truck? And what Is Expedited Freight?
    31 Oct 2026

    Hey you, it’s me. Who’s really driving that FedEx truck you just passed? In this episode, I explain what FedEx Custom Critical is, who owns the trucks, the difference between local and over-the-road drivers, why expedite moves direct from pickup to delivery, and what life looks like for the two-driver teams that run most of it. Whether you’re a driver or just curious, this one’s for you. More at m2gt.com.
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    10 min
  • Episode 5: My Dog Is Traffic-Stopping Handsome!

    Episode 5: My Dog Is Traffic-Stopping Handsome!
    30 Oct 2026

    Hey you, it’s me. A Virginia weigh station, a line of trucks backed up onto the highway, twenty officers, and a red light that just wouldn’t turn green, all so someone could give my road dog Thumper a treat. A short, sweet story about life on the road with our four-legged co-pilots. More dog adventures at m2gt.com.
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    6 min
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