Old-School Trucking Stories: Denny Kluver on 40+ Years of Hauling Livestock
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In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Denny Kluver, a retired livestock hauler who spent 30+ years driving for Jeff Behrens, the founder of Behrens Trucking. From the very first load to the day he hung up his keys, Denny witnessed firsthand the growth of a family-run business and the evolution of the livestock hauling industry.
We talk about what it was like to be on the road in the early days, the challenges of hauling cattle long before GPS and cell phones, and the traits that make a great truck driver. Denny shares old-school wisdom, wild stories from the road, and his perspective on how the trucking industry has changed over the last four decades.
Whether you’re behind the wheel or just love hearing from folks who’ve lived the lifestyle, this episode offers timeless insight into what it means to be a true cattle hauler.
What We Cover:
- How Denny got started in trucking
- Memorable moments from the road
- How trucking has changed over the past 50+ years
- The role of technology and regulations
- Tales of hard work and the value of a dollar
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