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Life In Trucking, Fatherhood and Small-Town Life with Chris Buffington

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Life In Trucking, Fatherhood and Small-Town Life with Chris Buffington

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This episode, Zach sits down with his friend, Chris Buffington, a longtime trucking professional, full-time girl dad, and proud member of Taylor Transport. Chris shares how a simple knock on a company’s door launched his trucking career, why he still loves getting behind the wheel, and what most people misunderstand about truckers. From the technical side of hauling with pneumatic tankers to navigating federal regulations, Chris offers a candid look at the challenges and rewards of the industry.

The conversation also gets personal, touching on the balance between providing for your family and being present at home, fatherhood joys, and the community spirit of Cartersville. Plus, Zach and Chris trade laughs about restaurants, coffee, and why Reese’s cups have become a family staple.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode

🚛 How Chris got into trucking

🛣 What people get wrong about truckers

🏠 Work-life balance as a dad in the trucking industry

🏙 Why Cartersville’s growth matters

🍫 Favorite restaurants, coffee orders, and the Reese’s cup story

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 0:45 – Who is Chris Buffington?
  • 13:10 – Misconceptions about the trucking industry
  • 27:27 – AI, self-driving vehicles, and fast food
  • 41:39 – Balancing fatherhood with a demanding job
  • 1:06:55 – Cartersville’s growth & community pride
  • 1:18:02 – Rapid-fire questions

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