There are no bigger hearts than those of truckers. This year marks the 35th year of the Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Convoy through Susquehanna Valley, and Convoy Committee Co-Chair Terry Finch speaks with Zac and Chelsea to mark this milestone year. Terry helps steer the largest truck convoy east of the Mississippi where they team up with truckers to fulfill wishes for kids battling life-threatening illnesses. Inserting incredible community spirit, this convoy has a million-dollar mission. Terry discusses the touching stories behind the impetus of the convoy,  the event's festive activities ..read more

It’s no secret why Indiana is called “The Crossroads of the World,” and today’s episode celebrates not only the state’s role in the transportation industry but also the latest initiatives that could affect your routes, your loads, and put you on the fast lane to growth opportunities. Vincent Ash is the Chief of Staff at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). In this episode, he talks with Zac and Chelsea about how their team navigates the roadways of innovation and infrastructure to bring better movement in the transportation industry. He sheds light on three hot topics: The Futu ..read more

It’s time to dispel myths and spread the word about the often unseen contributions of women in trucking. And Jennifer Hedrick, President and CEO of Women in Trucking Association, is doing just that. In this episode, Zac and Chelsea talk with Jennifer about the incredible strides Women in Trucking has made in the industry since 2007, now boasting over 8,000 members. They’ll dive into their remarkable events, like the CDL holders' celebration, and the prestigious Driver of the Year award sponsored by Walmart, and also discuss the WIT Index, the educational initiatives such as the Whitney trailer ..read more

No one generally talks about the paperwork and details you need to manage as a trucker, and sometimes that can be burdensome and not efficient. Jeff Davison, CEO & Founder of Freight Mate has taken this pain point and created a solution - with you in mind. In this episode, Zac and Chelsea talk with Jeff about his innovative app, a freight management solution that harnesses the power of AI to streamline and enhance daily operations for owner operators and fleet managers.. A seasoned veteran with over a decade of experience in the trucking industry, Jeff unpacks crucial topics like how Freig ..read more

New technology is emerging in the trucking industry every day. When you are an Owner Operator, it might not always be accessible.  Enter TruckSuite, a “technology-based” innovative and comprehensive Owner Operator Support program specifically designed to offer the Owner Operator truck ownership benefits typically only available to large fleets.  In today’s episode, HandledNow’s Chelsea Faulkner speaks to Keith Whann, direct from the Women in Trucking conference, about the launch of the TruckSuite app and its innovative features. They discuss their flagship vehicle service contract, t ..read more

Feelings of missing life at home are what brought couple Melissa Cheshire and Vincent Louque on the road together. Not only are they a trucking couple, but they are also vloggers with a successful YouTube channel where they document their journey together on the road and share some of their tips on expedited driving. In this episode, we talk to Melissa and Vincent about connecting with the trucking community and their YouTube followers, how they stay connected to their family at home, and how to lean into creativity while on a haul ..read more

Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness coach, shares how to work movement into your day to reduce aches, pains, and fatigue. Even when you’re limited on space or time (AKA behind the wheel), Laura has tips on how you can still incorporate movement into your life.   "You don't have to step out of the truck and do 20 minutes of movement. You can do a few things that help to soften that neural tension that makes your body feel really tight."   Lara is the creator of the LYT Yoga method, which is a form of yoga that is purpose-built for every level of movement. In t ..read more

Running a Logistics company comes with many responsibilities, especially with a family-owned business. And the key things that make a successful logistics company are open communication, servant leadership, empathy, and creating an inclusive environment. Kristy Knichel, President and Owner of Knichel Logistics, is a powerhouse of a woman whose focus is on expanding Knichel Logistics' footprint and providing her team members with the opportunity for growth and self-improvement.   In this episode, Kristy discusses women in leadership within the logistics industry, the value of transparency ..read more

Sharae Moore, Founder and President of the SHE Trucking Foundation, has made it her mission in life to lift up and empower women and minorities in underserved communities to establish and maintain successful careers in the trucking and transportation industry.  In this episode, Sharae touches on numerous topics, from her Facebook community of over 30,000 professional women, the SHE Trucking T-shirt line, to the various roles women are venturing into within the industry. We discuss her plans to capture stories from women truck drivers in foreign lands like Ghana, the challenges women face ..read more

You know better than anyone that life on the road isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are rules, regulations, unexpected occurrences, constant changes in the economy… After hearing his brother's success stories, Steven Wilbanks traded in his government job for a life of truck driving. In this episode, he shares his journey of transitioning to this job, the challenges and inconsistencies he faces, and how he plans on using this industry to create more freedom and income. Tune in to learn: [2:30] When and why Steven transferred over to the trucking industry [13:17] The importance of paying attenti ..read more