Trucker Talent Search’s Cody Brunner has been singing since he could talk

Updated Jun 12, 2018

The fifth annual Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search received more than 35 entries from talented truckers who love to sing. A panel of judges reviewed all the entries and has chosen a top 10. Over the next couple of weeks, Overdrive will feature each of the top 10 singers in advance of announcing the three finalists who will compete live for first place at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas in August.


Cody Brunner holding his guitar

Cody Brunner of Warsaw, Indiana
Company driver, Ranger Material
Has been trucking for 2 years

Song title: “Life Without You”
Why did you pick this song? If you have ever lost someone in life, it helps to hear this song, and I love Stevie Ray Vaughan.
How long have you been singing? Since I could talk, basically.
Do you play any instruments? Guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, harmonica, you name it (primarily guitar and drums).


The Trucker Talent Search culminates with a live contest featuring three finalists. The first-place winner receives a $1,000 cash prize, plus a recording session courtesy of AxleOutPro. The contest will be emceed by Tony Justice, who will also perform during the event.