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Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les RosenEpisode 23: How AI & Compliance Are Changing Background Checks – Insights from Kelly D. UebelSend a textHow do you build a background screening program that’s both legally compliant and business-friendly? How do you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, global screening regulations, and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance—without slowing down hiring?In this episode, I sit down with Kelly D. (Kubacki) Uebel, General Counsel at Asurint, to discuss the challenges, trends, and best practices shaping the background screening industry today. From multi-jurisdictional compliance hurdles to the impact of AI in hiring, Kelly shares her expertise on how organizations can strike the right balance between risk...
2025-04-0738 min
Taking The Hire RoadSafer Fleets Start with Smarter HiringIn this episode, host Jeremy Reymer welcomes Gurdon Blackwell, Chief Revenue Officer at Asurint, to explore the evolving landscape of background screening in the trucking industry.They discuss the growing challenges of risk mitigation, the impact of nuclear verdicts, and why a thorough, well-executed background check is more than just a compliance measure, it’s a safeguard for carriers. Gurdon shares his expertise on why automation and integrations are key to faster, higher-quality hiring decisions, and gives listeners a glimpse into how Asurint’s technology helps carriers stay competitive in a fast-moving market.Join us for...
2025-02-2726 minTaking The Hire RoadRe-release | Empowering Drivers and Staff Alike with Tracy RushingOn this episode of Taking the Higher Road, we're revisiting a standout conversation with Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting at RE Garrison, and a 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking.Originally aired as an insightful look into driver recruiting, retention, and wellness, this episode highlights Tracy’s mission to create a destination employer—where every employee plays a role in supporting drivers. She shares how RE Garrison’s approach to driver relationships, technology, and culture fosters long-term success in an evolving industry.Tracy and host Jeremy Reymer also dive into Project 61, a movement tackling the tr...
2025-01-3029 minTaking The Hire RoadRe-release | Trucking’s Epidemic: PROJECT 61 with Jeremy ReymerOn this episode of Taking the Hire Road, we’re revisiting a standout conversation featuring Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and the passion project Project 61. Originally aired as an inspiring call to action for the trucking industry, this episode sheds light on the alarming statistic of a 61-year life expectancy for CDL drivers and Jeremy's mission to change that narrative.Jeremy shares his journey into trucking, the origins of Project 61, and how the movement aims to educate, raise awareness, and provide resources to improve driver health and wellness. He also discusses the critical role companies can play in...
2025-01-2315 minTaking The Hire RoadRe-release | Embrace the Suck: Navigating the Trucking Industry with Karen SmerchekOn this episode of Taking the Hire Road, we’re revisiting a favorite episode featuring Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking and the next Chair of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Originally aired during a critical moment in the industry, this conversation highlights Karen’s story of leading a family business, the legacy of trucking, and her passion for improving the lives of drivers and industry personnel. Karen and Jeremy Reymer also explore how carriers can navigate today’s challenging operating environment and the unique value associations like TCA bring to the table. Whether you’re listeni...
2025-01-1631 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP185 Challenges and Life Changes of a Professional CDL Driver with Shaun LezerShaun Lezer, Professional CDL driver of over a decade, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the challenges drivers face while delivering the nation’s good - especially physical and mental health. Shaun shares what motivated him to make some critical decisions to improve his health, and discusses the importance of taking small steps in the right direction.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
2025-01-0924 minTaking The Hire RoadChallenges and Life Changes of a Professional CDL Driver with Shaun LezerShaun Lezer, Professional CDL driver of over a decade, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the challenges drivers face while delivering the nation’s good - especially physical and mental health. Shaun shares what motivated him to make some critical decisions to improve his health, and discusses the importance of taking small steps in the right direction.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (http...
2025-01-0924 minTaking The Hire RoadAlvys Paves the Way to Improved Efficiency and UtilizationNick Darman, Founder & CEO of Alvys, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey into trucking, from starting a trucking company to creating Alvys, a world-class transportation management system (TMS) to help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://ww...
2024-12-1928 minFreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP184 Alvys Paves the Way to Improved Efficiency and UtilizationNick Darman, Founder & CEO of Alvys, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey into trucking, from starting a trucking company to creating Alvys, a world-class transportation management system (TMS) to help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://ww...
2024-12-1928 min
Taking The Hire Road‘A Journey To Explore’: How J.B. Hunt Integrates Drivers’ Experience And Safety Tech With Keen Eyes On The FutureThis week guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Josh Hankins, senior vice president of safety, security, and driver personnel at J.B. Hunt. Josh is one of the leaders behind the innovation and implementation of technologies and programs at one of the most forward-looking companies in America. As he puts it: One of the core elements of accomplishing the large change management projects he helps oversee and steer is listening — listening to those across the organization, but especially to drivers, as he seeks a deep understanding of their experience with ongoing communication an...
2024-12-1225 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP183 ‘A Journey To Explore’: How J.B. Hunt Integrates Drivers’ Experience And Safety Tech With Keen Eyes On The FutureThis week guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Josh Hankins, senior vice president of safety, security, and driver personnel at J.B. Hunt. Josh is one of the leaders behind the innovation and implementation of technologies and programs at one of the most forward-looking companies in America. As he puts it: One of the core elements of accomplishing the large change management projects he helps oversee and steer is listening — listening to those across the organization, but especially to drivers, as he seeks a deep understanding of their experience with ongoing communication an...
2024-12-1225 minTaking The Hire RoadThe Mindset And Focus Of The 2024 Influential Woman In Trucking: Tracy RushingTracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting with R.E. Garrison, and recipient of the Influential Woman in Trucking Award, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to recruiting, how best to leverage technology, and how being a human first is what sets the best carriers apart.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
2024-12-0529 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP182 The Mindset And Focus Of The 2024 Influential Woman In Trucking: Tracy RushingTracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting with R.E. Garrison, and recipient of the Influential Woman in Trucking Award, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to recruiting, how best to leverage technology, and how being a human first is what sets the best carriers apart.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
2024-12-0529 min
Taking The Hire RoadModernizing the Trucking Industry: Let Your Reputation Speak for ItselfThe trucking industry faces a rapid push in technology and innovation, moving the industry from decades-old processes and systems into the current era. It is more important than ever for carriers and logistics companies to determine how they will modernize, or risk being forgotten. DDC FPO’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Global, Madison Conway, will share the power companies have to impact their futures and the trucking industry, through different initiatives, services, and solutions that positively influence brand image.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (http...
2024-11-1438 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP181 Modernizing the Trucking Industry: Let Your Reputation Speak for ItselfThe trucking industry faces a rapid push in technology and innovation, moving the industry from decades-old processes and systems into the current era. It is more important than ever for carriers and logistics companies to determine how they will modernize, or risk being forgotten. DDC FPO’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Global, Madison Conway, will share the power companies have to impact their futures and the trucking industry, through different initiatives, services, and solutions that positively influence brand image.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (http...
2024-11-1438 minFreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP180 Keeping Truckers in the Truck, and Trucks on the Road with TruckSuiteKeith Whann, Chief Technology Officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya...
2024-11-0825 minTaking The Hire RoadKeeping Truckers in the Truck, and Trucks on the Road with TruckSuiteKeith Whann, Chief Technology Officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya...
2024-11-0725 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP179 Comfortable In The Culture You’re In’: Where Safety, Recruiting, And Retention IntersectSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (ht...
2024-10-3134 min
Taking The Hire RoadComfortable In The Culture You’re In’: Where Safety, Recruiting, And Retention IntersectSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (ht...
2024-10-3134 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP178 Outstanding Commitment = Standing Out With Stormie JanzenStormie Janzen, Vice President, Safety and Recruiting at Total Transportation of Mississippi, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry, how the industry comes together and responds to natural disasters, and her company’s dedication to being a top place for women to work for.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carr...
2024-10-2524 min
Taking The Hire RoadOutstanding Commitment = Standing Out With Stormie JanzenStormie Janzen, Vice President, Safety and Recruiting at Total Transportation of Mississippi, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry, how the industry comes together and responds to natural disasters, and her company’s dedication to being a top place for women to work for.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carr...
2024-10-2424 min
Taking The Hire RoadHelping Drivers Make Better Decisions With Truck Driver’s BestJoe Anderson, Director of Recruiting, and Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager - both for Nussbaum Transportation and co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss their effort to provide a service for drivers that’s sorely needed. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best to aid with career advice, enabling drivers to make better decisions as they lean on the valuable experience and expertise of the co-founders.Check out ore at https://truckdriversbest.com/Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverre...
2024-10-1734 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP177 Helping Drivers Make Better Decisions With Truck Driver’s BestJoe Anderson, Director of Recruiting, and Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager - both for Nussbaum Transportation and co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss their effort to provide a service for drivers that’s sorely needed. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best to aid with career advice, enabling drivers to make better decisions as they lean on the valuable experience and expertise of the co-founders.Check out ore at https://truckdriversbest.com/Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverre...
2024-10-1734 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP176 Driving Recruiting And Retention Through Internal Marketing, Communications, And Employee EngagementTune in for the latest episode as Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, Founder and President of Battaglia Communications as she shares her insights on the importance of the development and execution of an internal marketing and communications strategy to drives employee engagement, retention, and safety.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Asurint (ht...
2024-10-1025 min
Taking The Hire RoadDriving Recruiting And Retention Through Internal Marketing, Communications, And Employee EngagementTune in for the latest episode as Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, Founder and President of Battaglia Communications as she shares her insights on the importance of the development and execution of an internal marketing and communications strategy to drives employee engagement, retention, and safety.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Asurint (ht...
2024-10-1025 minFreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP175 Age Of Engagement: Using Meaningful Conversations To Propel Recruiting And Retention SuccessThere’s no way around it: Change is hard. Not just managing and navigating change in the myriad of ways it flies at us, but also actively trying to promote change within our organizations to propel success in the areas we seek. Enter — Spark Change Labs. Founded by two long-time trucking and supply chain pros, Spark Change Labs seeks ways to tackle and spur change within our organizations and our industry head-on. Beth Potratz, founder and CEO of driver recruiting platform Drive My Way, and Leigh Sauter, founder of Glass Ball Consulting, join guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO...
2024-10-0327 minTaking The Hire RoadAge Of Engagement: Using Meaningful Conversations To Propel Recruiting And Retention SuccessThere’s no way around it: Change is hard. Not just managing and navigating change in the myriad of ways it flies at us, but also actively trying to promote change within our organizations to propel success in the areas we seek. Enter — Spark Change Labs. Founded by two long-time trucking and supply chain pros, Spark Change Labs seeks ways to tackle and spur change within our organizations and our industry head-on. Beth Potratz, founder and CEO of driver recruiting platform Drive My Way, and Leigh Sauter, founder of Glass Ball Consulting, join guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO...
2024-10-0327 min
Taking The Hire RoadConnecting through Relationships with Ed BurnsEd Burns, CEO of Burns Logistics, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of building meaningful relationships and being a connector in the trucking industry in order to help solve problems. Ed also shares about the evolution of Burns Logistics, the company he leads with his father.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (ht...
2024-09-2630 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP174 Trucking’s Epidemic: PROJECT 61 with Jeremy ReymerJeremy Reymer, founder of PROJECT 61, joins Jeremy Reymer (yes, you read that right!), founder of DriverReach, to discuss his passion for addressing the epidemic gripping the trucking industry: the fact that the average life expectancy of a CDL driver is 61 years old. Jeremy shares the importance of creating awareness, and educating all stakeholders in the industry in order to alter the trajectory and help drivers live a healthier, longer life.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Br...
2024-09-1915 min
Taking The Hire RoadTrucking’s Epidemic: PROJECT 61 with Jeremy ReymerJeremy Reymer, founder of PROJECT 61, joins Jeremy Reymer (yes, you read that right!), founder of DriverReach, to discuss his passion for addressing the epidemic gripping the trucking industry: the fact that the average life expectancy of a CDL driver is 61 years old. Jeremy shares the importance of creating awareness, and educating all stakeholders in the industry in order to alter the trajectory and help drivers live a healthier, longer life.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Br...
2024-09-1915 min
Taking The Hire RoadA Behind the Wheel Perspective from NTTC Driver of the YearDave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to share his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the industry in order to improve trucking’s image and attract a younger workforce.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)C...
2024-09-1232 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP173 A Behind the Wheel Perspective from NTTC Driver of the YearDave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to share his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the industry in order to improve trucking’s image and attract a younger workforce.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)C...
2024-09-1232 min
Taking The Hire RoadAutomate The Automations With AI From LeoforceJames Winfrey, VP of Partnerships and Alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the ongoing evolution of HR / recruiting technology in the trucking space, going back to the earliest days of digital advertising to the current use of AI-assisted recruiting functionality. James highlights some of the best use-cases for leveraging AI to allow for a better applicant experience and outcome.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Ca...
2024-09-0530 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP172 Automate The Automations With AI From LeoforceJames Winfrey, VP of Partnerships and Alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the ongoing evolution of HR / recruiting technology in the trucking space, going back to the earliest days of digital advertising to the current use of AI-assisted recruiting functionality. James highlights some of the best use-cases for leveraging AI to allow for a better applicant experience and outcome.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Ca...
2024-09-0530 min
Taking The Hire RoadThe Importance of Data in Navigating Today’s Market with Leah ShaverLeah Shaver, President and CEO of National Transportation Institute (NTI), and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance and value of leveraging data to make better business decisions, especially during a challenging economic time. Leah also shares how fleets can better navigate conversations with their customers.Learn more from NTI’s downloadable pdf:http://bit.ly/4dXH3HvSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Ca...
2024-08-2933 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP171 The Importance of Data in Navigating Today’s Market with Leah ShaverLeah Shaver, President and CEO of National Transportation Institute (NTI), and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance and value of leveraging data to make better business decisions, especially during a challenging economic time. Leah also shares how fleets can better navigate conversations with their customers.Learn more from NTI’s downloadable pdf:http://bit.ly/4dXH3HvSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Ca...
2024-08-2933 min
Taking The Hire RoadModernizing CDL Recruiting: Insights from DriverReach CEO Brent DorfmanBrent Dorfman, CEO of CDL driver recruiting and compliance solution DriverReach, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to highlight how the company is helping the industry level up with a more modern platform to streamline recruiting, qualifying, and hiring drivers. Brent shares his vision for the company’s future, reflects on the importance of customer feedback, and highlights key milestones and additions to the platform since taking the helm in July 2023.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now...
2024-08-2229 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP170 Modernizing CDL Recruiting: Insights from DriverReach CEO Brent DorfmanBrent Dorfman, CEO of CDL driver recruiting and compliance solution DriverReach, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to highlight how the company is helping the industry level up with a more modern platform to streamline recruiting, qualifying, and hiring drivers. Brent shares his vision for the company’s future, reflects on the importance of customer feedback, and highlights key milestones and additions to the platform since taking the helm in July 2023.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now...
2024-08-2229 minTaking The Hire RoadReinventing Driver Staffing With F|StaffJustin Clarke, Founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets, and his vision for the future of CDL driver staffing.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://as...
2024-08-1530 minFreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP169 Reinventing Driver Staffing With F|StaffJustin Clarke, Founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets, and his vision for the future of CDL driver staffing.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://as...
2024-08-1530 min
Taking The Hire RoadGrowing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Truckings WorkforceMark Colson, President & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, brings an infectious passion and energy to his job leading a state trucking association. In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Colson joins guest host Leah Shaver to discuss the vital importance of workforce development in trucking, how fleets and the industry at large can cultivate and create the next generation of professional drivers, examples of how he’s tackling this issue within his state, and how everyone in the industry can show appreciation and love for those behind the wheel safely delivering freight every day.Special th...
2024-08-0851 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP168 Growing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Truckings WorkforceMark Colson, President & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, brings an infectious passion and energy to his job leading a state trucking association. In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Colson joins guest host Leah Shaver to discuss the vital importance of workforce development in trucking, how fleets and the industry at large can cultivate and create the next generation of professional drivers, examples of how he’s tackling this issue within his state, and how everyone in the industry can show appreciation and love for those behind the wheel safely delivering freight every day.Special th...
2024-08-0851 minTaking The Hire RoadTaking Care Of Your Drivers: Small Changes That Make A Lasting ImpactHope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com...
2024-08-0134 minFreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP167 Taking Care Of Your Drivers: Small Changes That Make A Lasting ImpactHope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com...
2024-08-0134 min
Taking The Hire RoadEmbrace the Suck: Navigating the Trucking Industry with Karen SmerchekKaren Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road. Karen is an industry veteran and shares her story about the family business and what trucking means to their legacy. Karen and Jeremy will also dive into how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and why improving the lives of both truck drivers and trucking industry personnel matters. Plus, get an insider’s perspective from Karen, the next Chair of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association), on the value associations bring to carriers when they leverage that unique trucking industry involvement....
2024-07-2532 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP166 Embrace the Suck: Navigating the Trucking Industry with Karen SmerchekKaren Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road. Karen is an industry veteran and shares her story about the family business and what trucking means to their legacy. Karen and Jeremy will also dive into how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and why improving the lives of both truck drivers and trucking industry personnel matters. Plus, get an insider’s perspective from Karen, the next Chair of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association), on the value associations bring to carriers when they leverage that unique trucking industry involvement....
2024-07-2532 min
Taking The Hire RoadYour Role In The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program With The FMCSAFMCSA Chief, Commercial Driver’s License Division Nicole McDavid and FMCSA Transportation Specialist Rebecca Rehberg join Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the background and the goal of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAP), along with the process for carriers and drivers to participate in the FMCSA’s three year program.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurin...
2024-07-1822 min
Taking The Hire RoadEngaged and Empowered Leadership with Emily WilliamsEmily Williams, Manager - Business Development, Transportation Team for GEOTAB, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses her journey in the industry, her passion for leadership and empowering women in the trucking industry, and the importance of having a voice and effecting change for the better.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By...
2024-07-1127 min
Taking The Hire RoadDiscover And Share Your Fleet’s Authentic StoryLane Williams, Founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joins guest host Leah Shaver and discusses the benefits of working with a company that’s been in the shoes of a Director of Recruiting, and shares some trends that are helping companies stand out in their effort to be authentic and attract the right drivers.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com...
2024-07-0436 min
Taking The Hire RoadQuality Over Quantity: Reaching Passive Drivers Via Seated SocialAlex Carpenter, President of Seated Social, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of finding the right passive candidates, crafting advertising campaigns that convert to direct leads with greater intent (quality over quantity), and measuring the results that matter most.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.co...
2024-06-2727 minTaking The Hire RoadHarnessing The Power Of Data In Your Fleet’s Recruiting DepartmentOn this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Nathan J. Widener, Chief Data Officer at Career Now Brands.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Se...
2024-06-2031 min
Taking The Hire RoadUnlocking Hidden Capacity With REPOWRSpencer Ware, co-founder and CEO, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO, join Jeremy Reymer and discuss the incredible underutilization of assets that exists across the industry and how REPOWR enables companies to leverage technology, unlock hidden capacity, and bring on-demand access to trailers to maximize utilization and flexibility.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.co...
2024-06-1325 minTaking The Hire RoadLessons Of 4 Generations In TruckingBill Skinner, President, and Tim Kordula, VP of Risk Management, with Wisconsin-based Skinner Transfer Corp join Jeremy Reymer and discuss the challenges of navigating today’s trucking environment and the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry, including at the advocacy level.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By L...
2024-06-0631 min
Taking The Hire RoadTackling the Trucking IT Workforce Gap with DDC FPOChad Crotty, VP of Sales and Business Development for DDC FPO, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of operational efficiency, the less talked about, but still very relevant IT workforce shortage, and the benefits of partnering with the consultative industry leader to streamline workflowsSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Ar...
2024-05-3025 minTaking The Hire RoadLeading with Passion and IntegrityEd Nagle III, President and CEO of Toledo-based Nagle Companies, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares the origins of the third-generation company, speaks about the importance of integrity and flexibility when partnering with customers, and shares why he’s so committed to the industry.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Grou...
2024-05-2329 min
Taking The Hire RoadSecond-Chance Success With Emerge CareerZo Orchingwa, co-founder of Emerge Career, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he’s addressing the stigma around hiring formerly incarcerated individuals through Emerge Career’s technology platform, and how the unparalleled loyalty and retention these second-chance employees provide.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)
2024-05-1628 min
Taking The Hire RoadIntentional Recruiting With Carrier IntelligenceLorus Byers, CEO of Carrier Intelligence, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his entrepreneurial path to founding a company that addresses the challenges of wasteful spending and misalignment when it comes to attracting and recruiting drivers. Carrier Intelligence is also a Premier Sponsor of Taking the Hire Road.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)...
2024-05-0925 min
Taking The Hire RoadTech Talk: What we can learn from the intersection of recruiting diesel techs and driversOn this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with with Amanda Schuier, chairof the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
2024-05-0226 min
Taking The Hire RoadPerspective And Attitude: An American Dream Starting From ScratchStefan Trifan, President of APL Cargo, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his American Dream story of coming to America from his native Moldova over a decade ago, and the challenges and successes of starting a trucking company and navigating turbulent times.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://ww...
2024-04-2533 min
Taking The Hire RoadLeveraging Feedback To Improve EfficiencyMax Farrell, CEO of WorkHound, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the value of driver feedback, the creation of an effective feedback loop, and shares some of the trends he’s seeing in this current economic climate.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiz...
2024-04-1826 min
Taking The Hire RoadBleeding Blue With Kottke TruckingKyle Kottke, GM for Kottke Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the company’s blue-collar nature and core values, and the origins of the 3rd generation company as it approaches 100 years in business. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelligence Infiniti-I WorkhoundAsurintTransportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponso...
2024-04-1127 min
Taking The Hire RoadTrueLifeCare: An Angel on your ShoulderKay Pfeiffer, Senior Vice-president for TrueLifeCare (https://truelifecare.com/), joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of awareness, education, and action to address the increasing epidemic of diabetes in the trucking industry.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now BrandsCarrier Intelligence Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, plea...
2024-04-0426 min
Taking The Hire RoadLeadership Through Mentorship And NetworkingCandi Coate, CDS, North Region - Corporate Safety for Highway Transport, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of embracing the industry, the value of having and being a mentor, and building a network.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelligence Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sp...
2024-03-2827 minTaking The Hire RoadLeading By ExampleTyler Kivi, COO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares about being a 3rd generation trucking owner, the advantage of learning from reading, and leading by example. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelligence Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.
2024-03-2227 min
Taking The Hire RoadPaving The Way For The Next Generation In TruckingLindsey Trent, President & Co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for creating a path for a younger workforce in the trucking industry through her work with Next Generation in Trucking. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, plea...
2024-03-1427 minTaking The Hire RoadCulture + Innovation = SuccessBen Schill, CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper Transport joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the importance of creating a great place to work and leveraging innovative and progressive approaches to achieve success. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.
2024-03-0727 minTaking The Hire RoadRiding Trucking’s Waves: Avery Vise Of FTR Talks Freight Market Cycles And Their Impact On The Driver PoolOn today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show o...
2024-02-2934 minTaking The Hire RoadDiscipline; Reward; Retention: The Grind With Jason DouglassJason Douglass, Director of Retention & Recruiting with Utah-based Stokes Trucking, LLC joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the priority of retention, the importance of fitness and discipline, and how video content is building trust with the right drivers. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sp...
2024-02-2228 minTaking The Hire RoadLeadership in Culture with Rachelle BakerRachelle Baker, Director, Culture and Driver Services with Canadian-based Searcy Trucking, Ltd., joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the importance of company culture, how to improve retention, and much more. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
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2024-02-1534 minTaking The Hire RoadA Modern-Day CDL Renaissance ManMichael Lombard, President of Lombard Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss his experience as a CDL driver, his passion for driver advocacy and health, as well as his growth as an industry influencer. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.
2024-02-0830 min
You Own the Experience PodcastYou Own The Experience Podcast -Why recruiters need to think of themselves as ‘smarketers’ post-COVID, with Darren WestallOn this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann is joined by Darren Westall, CEO, and founder of UK-based Paiger, an award-winning staffing marketing tool.
Mann and Westall discuss the need for both staffing CEOs and recruiters to up their marketing game. They talk about how COVID has served to separate the wheat from the chaff, and how the staffing firms that have managed to realize true success in the last 12 months have checked specific marketing boxes.
The duo also chat about:
The technologies that grant recruiters incredible marketing power
The indignity of the phrase ‘marketing girl’ (and...
2021-02-0926 min
Recruit & Retain: Trucking EditionEpisode 122 - Mini Series Ep 3: Figuring Out Your New Normal Post-COVIDWhenever we look back at any major event that's happened - 9/11, 2008, afterwards we've all had to adjust to a new normal. And post-COVID is no different. We can't simply pick up the pieces of our trucking business and resume where we left off, we need to adapt our operating procedures to the new requirements. So what is this new status quo? What does this new normal look like? Well, none of us have a crystal ball, but we can hazard a good guess. And so in this final episode of our three part min...
2020-05-2144 minRecruit & Retain: Trucking EditionEpisode 121 - Mini Series Ep 2: Resources In The Trucking Industry & Where To Get HelpWhat resources are available to carriers to cope with lockdown? And what are the best ways to disseminate the information to your drivers? In this second episode of our mini series, Chad talks resources and where you can find help during these turbulent times with representatives from Fleetworthy, Asurint and Samba Safety. Why are these three organizations well placed to discuss resources and communications for carriers? Because they know the industry inside out. "The strength of this partnership of Samba and Asurint and Fleetworthy is that Samba is really the data; we're the pi...
2020-05-2038 minRecruit & Retain: Trucking EditionEpisode 120 - Mini Series Ep 1: Automation in the Trucking Industry"I think there's so much to be done in automation. I see it on the recruiting side, I see it with retention driver files. I walk into a tonne of offices with a lot of filing cabinets, so I know that they're not digitized." In this special episode, Chad discusses automation in the trucking industry with representatives from Fleetworthy Solutions and Asurint. Why automation? Recent events have really emphasized the existing problems that many trucking companies were already facing - for example, the migration of drivers across the industry has highlighted a need t...
2020-05-1958 min