Regarding Trucking

04/05/2018

Episode #12 - Kevin Burch - Jet Express, Inc. is my guest. Kevin Burch has done it all. As past Chairman of ATA, he knows how to get things done on a national level, but equally important, Kevin continues his unwavering support for the local community. His contrasting gentle personality with a fire burning passion and drive is infectious.

Recently, I took a drive over to Dayton, Ohio to the headquarters of Jet Express. I spent a few hours with a man who has an unmistakable passion for the trucking industry. Kevin Burch has done it all. As past Chairman of ATA, he knows how to get things done on a national level, but equally important...

06/04/2018

Episode #11-Dave Osiecki – President of Scopelitis Transportation and Consulting is my guest today. With previous experience inside the DOT and the ATA, Dave does see things from several perspectives, and he’s willing to open up and share those with us.

In this episode, we step away from the daily operations of a trucking company and consider the service side of the industry. A law firm or a consulting company can play a key role in advising their clients how to make all the right decisions at just the right time. Dave Osiecki – President of Scop...

14/03/2018

Episode #10-Today we speak with Dean Kaplan, of K-Limited Carrier in Toledo, OH. Dean, along with his wife Kim, have built a company that they are proud of. Dean has a passion for advocating, educating, and communicating about why Trucking is important.

In our last and final conversation in a series, from last fall, we talk with a man who’s love of trucking led him to the love of his life. No, I’m not talking about Ohio State Football, I’m talking about a couple who have started a Tank Truck business which began as a dream and became to a ful...

16/02/2018

Episode #9- My guest today has seen challenges not only from his competitors but from Mother Nature as well. A true survivor, Randy Guillot of Triple G Express in New Orleans gives us his thoughts on where he sees the road ahead of him and this industry.

My guest today has seen challenges not only from his competitors but from Mother Nature as well. New Orleans, Louisiana can be an unforgiving place, but with such a tremendous spirit. A true survivor, Randy Guillot of Triple G Express gives us his thoughts on where he sees the road ahead of him and....

26/01/2018

Episode #8- From his young teenage years working around trucks to owning a single truck to now managing a fleet, Jim Burg of James Burg Trucking Company has the experience we all can learn from.
Jim sees things from behind the desk and behind the wheel.

One of the knocks on big corporate trucking companies is that the CEO or executives have NO idea what it’s like to do a pre-trip inspection, or keep Hours-of-Service. Hit your pickup and delivery time or simply see things from a driver’s perspective. My guest today has the experience both behind...

02/01/2018

Happy New Year! Episode #7 is here! We have Mike Card of Combined Transport / Combined Transport Logistics Group, Inc of Central Point, OR. Mike talks about his father who founded Combined along with the history that weaves itself right into the fabric of this great trucking industry. Cheers!

Have you ever driven down the interstate and saw a large flatbed tractor trailer transporting something different than you’ve ever seen before? Maybe it’s hidden under a tarp pulled tight when you can just barely make out the shape. Others may be clearly visible- amazing your mind at how that th...

05/12/2017

Episode #6 is now live! I sat down to speak with Sherri Garner Brumbaugh of Garner Trucking in Findley OH. Sherri does not only some amazing things for her local community, but also amazing things on behalf of her employees and industry. Enjoy!

  Today we switch things up and go on a road trip. Out amongst the farm fields of Northwest Ohio is where we find our next guest for Episode #6. She grew up around trucks and as a young girl found herself loving the time she spent with her father. Today we speak with Sherri Garner Brumbaugh of Garn...

06/11/2017

Honored to have the opportunity to talk with Chris Spear Pres. and CEO of ATA on Ep #5 to discuss his life and work.

This is Regarding Trucking-  Episode #5  And…..boy are you in for a treat.  My guest today is - Chris Spear – President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations. ATA is not the only trade association representing the trucking industry - but it is the largest, loudest, and most diverse voice of…

16/10/2017

Rebecca Brewster of ATRI joins me on Ep #4 to discuss her work sifting through the data that tells Trucking's story.

The Trucking Industry is one of…….if not the single - most regulated Industry in the United States. Executives, Trade Associations, and Drivers spend a lot of time and resources in Washington trying to set the record straight. Making sure our voice is heard. Whether we are talking to Members of Cong...

28/09/2017

Had a great morning yesterday sitting down with Rebecca Brewster from ATRI - look for this one coming down the road.

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25/09/2017

Ep #3! Dave Manning – President of TCW Inc. joins me to discuss his involvement in the trucking industry & ATA.

When you work in the trucking industry, that work - can come with long hours - often getting your hands dirty along the way. Growing up and living on 20-plus acres, -   also comes with daily chores, long hours and dirty hands. My guest today has experience in both worlds, deeply rooted in the centra...

01/09/2017

Episode 2 is here! I sat down with Eli McCormick of Bestway Express to talk about running a company and life.

You don’t need to look very far in the Trucking Industry to come across a company whose roots may be 2 to 3 generations deep.  It’s no secret that Trucking runs through the veins of many families throughout this country. My guest today is of no exception.  His father was in trucking….. his grandfath...

30/08/2017

Coming this Friday..... Bestway Express, Inc.

21/08/2017

Mic flags arrived. Don't look now but we are becoming a bit more professional!

15/08/2017

Well, here it is, the first episode of Regarding Trucking! Thanks Jeremy Reymer and Driving Ambition/Driver Reach

Every year the American Transportation Research Institute (better known as ATRI) puts out a list of the Top 10 Industry concerns.  At the top of the list every year is the concerns over the Driver Shortage.  The ability to recruit, hire, and retain quality CDL Drivers in America is a struggle that i...

09/08/2017

Now officially in the iTunes Store! Please subscribe! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/regarding-trucking/id1268488531

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07/08/2017

Please enjoy this Podcast Preview as we wait to get approved in iTunes.

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Regarding Trucking is a one-on-one, in-depth, interview podcast with the people who make the trucking industry what it is today and where it will be tomorrow.  We dig deep asking them to share their knowledge, beliefs, and leadership skills so that we can also be inspired to do great things.

05/08/2017

A new Trucking Podcast is in the works! Stay tuned as we warm up our microphones!