{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 299: Sketchy Wrecker Stories: Don't Try This At Home!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-299-sketchy-wrecker-stories-don-t-try-this-at-home","audioUrl":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/78a40205-5e5d-405f-9b0c-b88b7e9bdcd2/stream.mp3","description":"( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Talkin’ Trucks, Andre is joined by special guest Charlie, the owner of a wrecking company in Texas. Charlie gives us an inside look at his impressive fleet of trucks and what it takes to keep them running strong in one of the toughest jobs around. From heavy-duty wreckers to support vehicles, his operation is built to handle just about anything the road throws at it.They also dive into what life is really like doing recovery work full time, from the day-to-day grind to the unpredictable challenges that come with the job. Charlie shares some of his craziest recoveries, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the wild situations truck operators face out in the field. It’s a fascinating conversation about trucks, towing, and the grit it takes to make it all happen.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":217.0,"endTime":229.0,"type":"term","title":"CDL","url":"/glossary/cdl","quote":"...I had a CDL. I'd been hauling heavy equipment and just kind of in between jobs...","canonicalId":"term:cdl","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A CDL, or Commercial Driver's License, is a special license required to operate large or heavy vehicles, such as trucks and buses. 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