I sit down with G&D/Hoffman COO Jerry Curl on my latest podcast tour stop to talk about the history of the magazine, NTTC, the new ATA chairman, and more.
Jerry Curl is the chief operating officer at G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation, a podcaster with a growing following, and he could be a motivational speaker, too, if he ever decides to change careers.
My podcast tour rolls on this week.
For my latest stop, I sat down with G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation Chief Operating Officer Jerry Curl on his Beyond the Truck podcast to talk about the history of Bulk Transporter magazine; our 88-year mission to connect leading manufacturers, suppliers, for-hire carriers, and private fleets; the magazine’s close connection with National Tank Truck Carriers, which includes two previous editors, Austin Sutherland and John Conley, who also led the association; my latest travels to G&D/Hoffman’s employees appreciation event, STE’s grand opening, and Tank Truck Week 2025; new American Trucking Associations Chairman Greg Hodgen; smart tank trailers; the importances of cameras in trucking; and much more.
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The Beyond the Truck podcast is hosted by G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation COO Jerry Curl.
Here's the episode synopsis (Curl’s words, not mine):
“In this special episode of Beyond the Truck, we sit down with Jason McDaniel, editor of Bulk Transporter Magazine, a true professional, friend, and advocate for the tank truck and bulk transport industry. Jason has spent years behind the scenes connecting the dots between innovation, leadership, and the professionals who keep this industry moving safely and efficiently.
“Through his dedication and journalistic excellence, Jason has not only chronicled the evolution of bulk transport but has become a bridge-builder—uniting carriers, manufacturers, and partners with a shared purpose: to ensure this vital segment of transportation doesn’t just survive, but thrive for generations to come.
“Join us as we discuss the heart behind the headlines — the people, passion, and purpose that keep the tank truck industry rolling strong. From leadership insights to stories of resilience, Jason shares what it means to carry the torch of integrity, connection, and progress across the miles and decades.
“Tune in to celebrate one of the voices keeping our industry informed, inspired, and united—Jason McDaniel of Bulk Transporter magazine.”
Jason McDaniel, based in the Houston TX area, has more than 20 years of experience as an award-winning journalist. He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018. He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020.
