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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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There’s MUCH more to trucking than people think 🚛
This week on The Law Dad, Chris Buffington joins us to share his story- how he found his way into the industry, why truckers are often misunderstood, and the joys and challenges of life on the road.
He opens up about balancing a demanding career with being fully present as a dad, why Cartersville’s growth matters to him, and even shares a few fun favorites- from local coffee shops to must-try eats!
Don’t miss this great conversation about hard work, family, and life behind the wheel ➡️ [link here]
#truckinglife #girldad #CartersvilleGA #TheLawDad
Short 01: When trucking law gets weird…
In the world of trucking law, you think you’ve seen it all- until a company’s “safety director” turns out to be the office manager… who’s also grandma.
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Short 02: Rapid-Fire with Chris Buffington
We loved having Chris Buffington on the latest episode of The Law Dad Podcast! 🚛 From trucking stories to favorite local spots, he brought great energy to the show and a fun rapid-fire round!
Catch the full episode for more laughs, insights, and real talk about balancing life + fatherhood 🎙️
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