The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends

Welcome back to The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends! Buckle up for this one — today's guest is a guy whose family reestablished my faith in mankind the day I met him at my own truck show. I'm joined by Tommy Logano, a Connecticut-raised, Charlotte-based truck collector and family man — dad to three-time NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano, and a guy with a heart as big as his garage. Tommy grew up working his adoptive father's two-truck garbage route in Portland, Connecticut, built it into a hazardous and special waste hauling company, and sold out at 40 so the family could move to Charlotte and support Joey's racing career, first with Joe Gibbs Racing and now with Roger Penske.
Tommy and I talk about the wild shop of customized trucks he's built up over the years — including the '54 Peterbilt that went viral with 1.9 million views the first time I rode in it — and how a two-truck garbage route turned into a career hauling hazardous waste across the country. We get into what it's really like being Joey's dad: the foundation Joey built around foster care and second chances, the two foster kids Joey and his wife adopted, and what it means to watch your son be one of the most hated drivers on the track and one of the most generous men off it. We also swap stories about the ice rink Tommy built in Charlotte for daughter Danielle's figure skating career, life as "Grandpa" to seven grandkids, and Tommy doesn't hold back on what he thinks about today's ELD regulations.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE
- How Tony and Tommy met at the Large Cars and Guitars Truck Show, and how a real friendship grew from there
- Growing up adopted in a close, hardworking Italian family in Portland, Connecticut, and taking over his father's two-truck garbage route
- Building that route into a hazardous and special waste hauling business, and selling it at 40 to move the family to Charlotte, NC
- Joey Logano's path from quarter-midget racing to a three-time NASCAR Cup championship with Team Penske, and the foundation he built around foster care and second chances
- The '54 Peterbilt that went viral with 1.9 million views, and the shop full of customized trucks that followed — from a four-door cabover to a rat rod built out of an old manure spreader
- Building an ice rink in Charlotte for daughter Danielle's competitive figure skating career, now run day-to-day by Danielle and her husband
- Life as "Grandpa" to seven grandchildren, and why today's ELD regulations don't always make sense for drivers who knew the paper-log days
- Growing up around trucking and country music, and what it means to build something real with your own two hands
Big thanks to Tommy Logano for joining us and sharing his story, his family, and his passion for the road. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and leave us a review, and share The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends with your fellow drivers and friends. Until next time, keep it safe out there and God bless!
GUEST LINKS
Joey Logano Foundation: https://joeyloganofoundation.com/
EPISODE SPONSOR: FITZGERALD TRUCK PARTS
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Welcome back to The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends! Today we're talking honky-tonks, hard miles, and taking the long way around. I'm joined by Kimberly Kelly, a Lorena, Texas native who spent close to two decades driving all over this country, funding her own records and knocking on doors in Nashville before any of it broke her way. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022, was named to CMT's Next Woman of Country Class of 2023, and signed her deal with one of my all-time heroes, the late, great Toby Keith.
Kimberly and I talk about what actually keeps a person going when quitting would be the reasonable thing - and she'll tell you straight that she feels like quitting every other day. We get into coming up in the Texas scene behind Robert Earl Keen, Guy Clark, and Billy Joe Shaver, where you were simply expected to write your own songs, and she shares the line Billy Joe gave her back during the '08 recession about watching the highways for trucks - something she still checks for to this day. We also talk about the years she spent hauling a box trailer behind a 12-passenger van while working as a speech therapist, why Toby Keith was a modern-day outlaw, and what her new single Stripper For A Week is really about, which is not what the title makes you think.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE
- Nearly two decades of driving, gigging, and funding her own records before Nashville
- Why "making it" only gets harder to define the longer you're in it
- Billy Joe Shaver's advice: as long as you see trucks running, everything's probably okay
- Coming up in the Texas scene, where writing your own songs was never optional
- Driving a 12-passenger van, hooking up her own trailer, and what that taught her
- Working as a speech therapist right up until she signed with Toby Keith
- Why Toby Keith was a modern-day outlaw, and the stamp of approval he passed on
- How social media handed control back to artists, and what streaming royalties still take away
- The story behind Stripper For A Week and the working-class struggle underneath the joke
- Coming from working people, and why those are still the folks she looks for backstage
Find Kimberly Kelly online:
Website: https://www.kimberlykellymusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlykellymusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellyMusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KimberlyKellyMusic
Big thanks to Kimberly Kelly for joining us and sharing her story, her songs, and her heart for the working people who keep this country rolling. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and leave us a review, and share The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends with your fellow drivers and friends. Until next time, keep it safe out there and God bless!
EPISODE SPONSOR: FITZGERALD TRUCK PARTS
When you're out here on the big road putting in the miles, you don't have time to wait on parts - much less overpay for them. Fitzgerald Truck Parts is your go-to for quality parts and fast service: knowledgeable people, fair prices, and no BS. Truck it on over to FitzgeraldTruckParts.com and use code TONY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Welcome back to The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends! Today we're trading the Jake brakes for ropes and reins. I'm joined by Jaxton "Jax" Mortensen, a third-generation rodeo cowboy and rising star on the PBR Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour. Jax is currently sitting in the top 15, already has two wins this season, and just welcomed a brand-new baby into the family.
Jax and I talk about what it's like carrying a family legacy that started with his grandfather and continued through his dad and brother, the mental game behind staying focused on the back of a 1,500-pound bull, and the injuries that have tested him, including a horn through the elbow that took months to recover from. We also talk about the parallels between bull riding and trucking, the toll both take on a family, and how keeping faith at the center of it all makes the hard days survivable.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE
- Growing up in a three-generation rodeo family and finding his own path
- The mental game and focal points behind riding a 1,500-pound bull
- A career-altering elbow injury and the road back to competing
- Witnessing the dangers of the sport up close
- Parallels between bull riding and the trucking life
- Balancing marriage, fatherhood, and a career on the road
Find Jaxton Mortensen Online:
Instagram (jaxtonmortensen): https://www.instagram.com/jaxtonmortensen/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jaxton-Mortensen-100089481080050/
TikTok (jaxton_mortensen): https://www.tiktok.com/@jaxton_mortensen
Catch him riding most weekends on CBS Sports and Fox Sports through PBR
Big thanks to Jaxton Mortensen for joining us and sharing his story, his grit, and his faith. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and leave us a review, and share The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends with your fellow drivers and friends. Until next time, keep it safe out there and God bless!
EPISODE SPONSOR: FITZGERALD TRUCK PARTS
When you're out here on the big road putting in the miles, you don't have time to wait on parts - much less overpay for them. Fitzgerald Truck Parts is your go-to for quality parts and fast service: knowledgeable people, fair prices, and no BS. Truck it on over to FitzgeraldTruckParts.com and use code TONY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Welcome back to The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends! This special Best of Seasons 1 & 2 episode brings together some of the most powerful, entertaining, and unforgettable moments from the road so far.
From authentic trucking stories and the brotherhood of drivers to country music, NASCAR, and iconic guests from television and music, this episode captures exactly what this show is about: real people, real stories, and real life on the road. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just discovering the show, this episode is the perfect snapshot of the heart and soul behind The Road Show.
Topics Discussed in the Episode:
The mission behind The Road Show: authentic stories from trucking and country music
Aaron Tippin on life before music and finding his voice through lived experience
Lisa Kelly (Ice Road Truckers) on risk, production realities, and breaking barriers
Ruby Leigh (The Voice) on her unexpected audition and record-breaking performance
Jacob Bonham on building the world-famous Hater Made truck and owning your identity
John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard) on early acting days and learning on the fly
Shane on faith, failure, songwriting, and the meaning of being a “backslider”
The pride, challenges, and culture that define life on the road
Seasons 1 and 2 were built on grit, honesty, and stories that deserve to be heard. If this episode reminded you why trucking and country music matter, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who lives life on the road.
God bless and as always, stay safe out there.
Sponsored by Fitzgerald Truck Parts:
https://fitzgeraldtruckparts.com/

Welcome back to The Road Show with Tony Justice and Friends! In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Richard Guida, Brand Marketing Manager at Howes Products. Not only is Howes a trusted sponsor of mine, they’ve also been serving the trucking industry for more than 100 years with American-made products designed to protect diesel engines and keep trucks running strong.
Rich and I talk about the legacy of Howes, how a trunk-slamming salesman turned a simple motor elixir into a fifth-generation family business—and the role their fuel treatments play in helping drivers avoid costly breakdowns, improve performance, and extend engine life. We also dig into the Howes Hall of Fame, a project that honors the drivers, companies, and organizations making a difference in trucking. If you’ve ever wondered why preventive care is key for your truck, or what keeps a company relevant for more than a century, this conversation is packed with insights.
Topics Discussed in the Episode
How Richard transitioned from agency marketing into trucking with Howes Products

The 105-year history of Howes and what makes a family-owned business endure

Why ultra-low sulfur diesel creates challenges—and how additives solve them

Benefits of year-round fuel treatment: lubricity, injector life, fuel economy, and water removal

The Howes Hall of Fame and its mission to recognize drivers and industry leaders

Howes’ commitment to customer service, philanthropy, and reinvestment in the trucking community

Links & Resources
Howes Products: https://howesproducts.com

Howes Hall of Fame: https://howesproducts.com/hof

Find Howes at Tractor Supply, O’Reilly, Napa, Walmart, and Amazon

Big thanks to Rich for joining us and giving us a closer look at Howes Products, the history, the people, and the passion that drives a century-old company forward. Remember: protecting your truck is like giving it a daily dose of vitamin D-diesel treatment! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and leave us a review. And don’t forget to share The Road Show with your fellow drivers and friends. Until next time, keep it safe out there and God bless!