Jay Hosty has been listening to Dave Nemo’s show since he was a teenager, back when Dave was the Road Gang weekend guy. Now, decades later, Jay has gone from devoted listener to one of the most celebrated drivers in trucking.

In this Nemo Nation interview, Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with 2025 Citizen Driver Award honoree and Overdrive’s 2024 Trucker of the Year, Jay Hosty.

Jay shares his journey in trucking, his memories of being part of the trucker’s cruise with Dave, and the incredible honor of having a TA Petro Truck Stop in Slidell, Louisiana dedicated in his name.

Highlights in this episode:

Jay’s first call-in to the Road Gang as a teenager

Why he’s stayed loyal to trucking radio for decades

The meaning behind his Citizen Driver recognition

His reaction to being named Overdrive’s Trucker of the Year

What the TA Petro Slidell, LA dedication means to him

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