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Trucking Success and Safety

Trucking Success and Safety

Minnesota Trucking Association

Podcasts created by the Minnesota Trucking Association to keep your company safe and successful in the ever-changing world of trucking.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Trucking Success and Safety episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Trucking Success and Safety for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Trucking Success and Safety episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Hear from a panel of safety experts sharing best practices surrounding driver orientation, drug & alcohol testing, and HOS exemptions in this current COVID-19 environment. In this episode the panel discusses orientations and bringing on new drivers/employees, safety within company at work sites, what drivers are encountering at customer locations, hours of service exemptions, process for drivers to follow, what are customers telling them, and D&A testing exemptions and documentation.

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Trucking Success and Safety - Health and Safety Best Practices in Trucking Operations
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04/14/20 • 32 min

In this episode, “Health and Safety Best Practices in Trucking Operations,” four MTA carrier members share new practices they’ve implemented among their fleets to address driver health and safety during the COVID-19 crisis. This panel discussion was recorded as part of a series of COVID-19 webinars offered by the MTA. More information on these webinars as well as important COVID-19 trucking updates and resources can all be found by visiting www.mntruck.org/covid-19.

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Trucking Success and Safety - The Future of Electricity Power and Trucking
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09/30/22 • 41 min

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

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Trucking Success and Safety - Simple Steps to Attract and Retain Quality Maintenance Technicians
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05/11/22 • 22 min

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?

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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.

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Trucking Success and Safety - Building Better Driver Coaching Programs

Building Better Driver Coaching Programs

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03/17/21 • 45 min

In this episode, David Foster of Bay & Bay will talk with Todd Haag of Coborn’s and Katie Talcott of Dedicated logistics about building better coaching programs. These three experts will share their experiences and best practices on how to connect with drivers and create coaching programs that really work.

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Trucking Success and Safety - 2019 Driver of the Year Scott Post Talks All Things Trucking
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09/17/20 • 31 min

MTA President John Hausladen sits down to talk with MTA's 2019 Driver of the Year, professional driver for Spartan Logistics, a contracted service provider for FedEx Ground. Scott and John talk all things trucking including how Scott got started in the industry, what has changed over his career, and what it has taken to log over 2.5 million safe-driving miles.

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Trucking Success and Safety - Workforce Engagement Strategies that Work
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05/03/21 • 42 min

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.

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In this episode, Tom Wintz, President and CEO of Dedicated Logistics, takes us from idea to action, sharing his experience turning big ideas into reality and making impactful strategic change, all while successfully working within the framework of day-to-day operations. Since founding Dedicated Logistics in 1995, Tom has been at the forefront of innovation, both for his customers and the trucking industry. His recipe for success is simple. Be a problem solver and don’t be afraid to take a chance on change.

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Trucking Success and Safety - Continuing a Culture of Safety When Safety Has Left the Building
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03/07/24 • 19 min

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 both Autumn Transport and King Solutions (and living life). Listen as Julie relates how to keep things safe, even when she, or safety, has left the building.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Trucking Success and Safety have?

Trucking Success and Safety currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does Trucking Success and Safety cover?

The podcast is about Safety, Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Education, Business, Trucking and Minnesota.

What is the most popular episode on Trucking Success and Safety?

The episode title 'Continuing a Culture of Safety When Safety Has Left the Building' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Trucking Success and Safety?

The average episode length on Trucking Success and Safety is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Trucking Success and Safety released?

Episodes of Trucking Success and Safety are typically released every 71 days.

When was the first episode of Trucking Success and Safety?

The first episode of Trucking Success and Safety was released on Apr 14, 2020.

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