Trucking is a rewarding and serious business. You have worked long and hard to make it work. And when it does, it can be great. When it doesn’t, when something goes wrong, the results can be devastating. ​Managing risk is crucial to long-term success. Most trucking companies have someone responsible for safety, and managing the risk. That may be you, or someone in your company, and that is a good thing. ​But what happens when safety leaves the building? What happens when YOU leave the building? ​Julie Andrich is a leader who can’t be everywhere all at once. She has to split her time leading bo ..read more

In this episode, Mike Cafarelli, President of the Dart Network talks about how creating a vision for employee growth and sustainability is essential to any business, regardless of its size.  As well as how it can serve as a foundation to best manage employee performance, attract and retain top talent, and ensure that everyone is working toward the same goals. Mike's approach will help you develop a holistic strategy that considers many different aspects of the business, such as strategy, technology, culture, employee needs, and finances.  Ultimately with a clear vision for employee g ..read more

Chris Clark, President of Xcel Energy Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota, talks about the future of electricity to power trucks including: barriers and opportunities, key industry concerns, grid capacity, reliability, sourcing raw materials, and emission impacts.  Thanks to Truck Writers for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For more information about Truck Writers visit www.truckwriters.com  ..read more

Trucking leaders have had to lead through a pandemic and economic threats. Now companies are at risk from the Great Resignation. In this episode, Scott Otto of Organizational Change Advisors and Sue West of Bay and Bay Transportation  will talk about the impact of the great resignation on businesses and provide leadership strategies for navigating through uncertain times.  ..read more

Kate Bierowski of WrenchWay provides simple steps you can implement now to help attract and retain quality maintenance technicians. What are technicians really looking for from an employer ..read more

J.J. Keller & Associates sits down to talk about what trucking companies need to know regarding the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.  ..read more

Scott Swanson of Beaudry Oil on what you need to know about the fuel market, including fundamentals and current industry trends to keep you up-to-date ..read more

Shawn Sullivan, CEO of Truck Writers, shares best practices for fleets to help reduce insurance Costs. Thank you to Truck Writers for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For more information about Truck Writers, visit www.truckwriters.com ..read more

In this episode, MTA President John Hausladen sits down to talk with MTA’s 2020 Driver of the Year, Scott Smith, driver for BarOle Trucking, to learn more about his 42 years in the trucking industry and what it’s taken to log over 4.6 million safe driving miles throughout his career.  Thanks to MTA member, Trimble, for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For more information on Trimble, visit www.transportation.trimble.com.  ..read more

A knowledgeable panel of trucking and workforce experts share their workforce engagement strategies and how to leverage technology and resources, no matter the size of your workforce ..read more