While you’re gearing up for Tony’s new podcast Hammer Lane Legends - co-hosted with his dad Brian - to drop this year, take a listen to Tony’s interview on another trucking podcast, the educational and entertaining Big Rig Banter!

Tony joined Big Rig Banter co-host Troy Diffenderfer on Episode #47: The Best Side Hustles for Truck Drivers to share his ongoing journey from truck driver to podcaster. Check it out below!

Episode Description: Are you looking for a way to earn extra money? Tune into this episode to learn all about side income for truck drivers! Troy interviews truck driver Tony Merkel, who shares how he started his side hustle of podcasting. Tony also pitches additional ways to earn cash. Most importantly, he speaks to the question – how do you drive and side hustle while still making time for your family? It’s all in this new episode of Big Rig Banter!

What’s your side hustle? Drop us a comment!

Do you have a great over-the-road story for Hammer Lane Legends? Email hammerlanelegends@gmail.com to share!