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FirstFleet tenFour
Inside the Billing Team: A Convo with Michelle W.
Tune in to this week’s podcast episode to learn more about FirstFleet’s Billing Team, led by Michelle W.!
2025-06-17
20 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Celebrating FirstFleet's 39th Anniversary!
Join us for our special anniversary podcast! We discuss our SERVE legacy: Past, Present and Future.
2025-05-30
26 min
FirstFleet tenFour
How Hitch Was Born - Feat. VP Robb Getts
Join us on this week’s podcast episode as we talk all things Hitch, FirstFleet Branding, and Community Outreach with Robb Getts and Rebecca Wilson!
2025-05-06
33 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Portland Terminal Spotlight - Part 1
Join us for this week’s podcast episode as we take a look back at the history of our Portland, TN location with some of our incredible 3 million-mile drivers! This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast!
2025-04-08
34 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Party with the Payroll Team
Tune in to meet our Payroll Team as they share their tips for all things pay on this week’s podcast episode!
2025-03-24
32 min
FirstFleet tenFour
New Corrugated Business with Alan and Kyle
Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear from Alan and Kyle on FirstFleet’s new corrugated start-ups!
2025-03-04
34 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Trucking in Style with Pawel and Ken
Tune in to this week’s podcast episode to hear from Ken and Pawel on the behind-the-scenes process of creating FirstFleet’s uniforms!
2025-02-17
26 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Terry Talks Winter
Join me as I talk with On-site Safety Manager Terry about the Smith System and get some useful winter driving tips.
2025-02-04
39 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Mike W.
Wondering how to stay healthy in the truck? Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear from Bluffton driver, Mike Wheeler about his fitness journey since starting at FirstFleet!
2025-01-20
19 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The Safety Technology Team
Catch up with Chris and Bronson about Safety Tech on this week’s podcast episode!
2025-01-07
17 min
FirstFleet tenFour
2024 in Review
That’s a wrap on 2024! Tune in to this week’s episode to recap the past year in trucking with our Executive team and take a glance into 2025. Thank you to our drivers for their dedication and hard work this year!
2024-12-19
29 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Richard N. and Cory D.
During this week’s podcast episode, we are joined by Driver, Richard N. & Fleet Manager, Cory D. Learn more about what they do for FirstFleet in Lebanon, TN!
2024-12-10
19 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The Fuel Management Team
Learn what FirstFleet’s Fuel Department can do for you! This week on the podcast, we are joined by Deanne S. and Trish Y. to discuss the ins and outs of fuel.
2024-11-26
31 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Veterans Spotlight: Konrad and Caylene
Happy Veteran’s Day! On this week’s podcast episode, we hear from Konrad M. and Caylene C. as they recall their time spent serving their country!
2024-11-11
43 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Jerry B. - aka. River Rat
Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear from 1-million-mile safe driver Jerry Beck and his wife on work-life balance as well as Pawel Miller from the Retention Department!
2024-11-05
27 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Spotlight: Breast Cancer Survivor Stories with FirstFleet Employees
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Please join us for this week’s podcast episode as Barbara Oliver, Lisa Stamps, and Christy Frey share their battles with breast cancer.
2024-10-24
32 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Christopher M. and the Cleveland, TN Team
Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Christopher Morgan, Joe Zinn, and Jeff Johnson of Cleveland, TN as they share their various roles and experiences at FirstFleet!
2024-10-17
18 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Open Enrollment is Here!
To get more information or update your benefits, please go to: http://firstfleetbenefits.com/
2024-10-01
34 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Drivers Spotlight: The Women of Romulus
Today we got the chance to speak with several ladies that work at the Romulus office. Join us to hear Margaret, Hannah, and Katrina discuss their lives on the road.
2024-09-19
15 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The Ins and Outs of Workhound
Join us as we talk to Gina and Pawel as we talk about Workhound - our anonymous driver feedback tool here at FirstFleet.
2024-08-16
27 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Veteran Highlight: Scott B.
Do you need a veterans decal for your truck? Send a message to workhound to get yours today!
2024-08-02
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Shawn H.
Join us as we hear about Mr. Shawn H. and his journey to becoming a FirstFleet driver as well as his thoughts about the essentials when on the road.
2024-07-20
25 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Dwight C.
You can find Dwight's book - Life's Highway Lessons by clicking here.
2024-07-13
31 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Kendell B.
Will you join Kendell and do 50 pushups every time you stop? Don't forget that you can't listen to youtube videos while driving unless you make the screen black. You can use either Black Screen or Listen Box to help you turn videos into audio only media for driving.
2024-06-28
21 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Making Your Benefits Benefit You
Let's review our Benefits!Go to workday and see what I haveCheck our Beneficiaries - in Workday, Principal, and our HSA if we have itUnderstand exactly what Benefits you pay for - HSA vs FSAYearly Preventative Check-ups are free (print out your biometric screening form from the Virgin Pulse App)Virgin Pulse Wellness Incentive must be reached by August 31st to save $15 per week on your benefits - $780 a year!DOT Physical vs a Yearly Preventative ScreeningIf you get sick: Call your Primary Care Physician Call the Nurseline - it's free!Teledoc - phone or vi...
2024-06-21
38 min
FirstFleet tenFour
HR Benefits Breakdown for 2024
Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they chat with Mark, Alisha, & Larissa about our FirstFleet Benefits!For access to all Benefit information, go to: Firstfleetbenefits.comor FirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick ReferenceBCBST.comEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): 855-775-4357Nurseline: 800-818-8581Teledoc: 800-835-2362Benefits Help Line: 1-800-908-1796 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm ET
2024-06-13
30 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Earl M.
Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview driver Earl M. and his manager Donna.
2024-05-30
37 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Spotlight: Cedric P.
Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview with Cedric P. Cedric is one of our Portland drivers with accounting skills, a minister, and has a passion for music.In fact, one of his songs, The Rock by Min. Ceddy P just hit #1 on the Gospel Station Charts!Listen to his story of how he got into trucking later in life and hear why he left FirstFleet and later came back. We also touch on safety and wellness.
2024-05-21
28 min
FirstFleet tenFour
2024 Initiatives Check-in with FirstFleet President, Daniel Piper
1. Safety Check-in2. MPG and Idle Time Goals3. Remembering Bobby Ratledge
2024-05-14
10 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The Diabetes Discussion
Guest Tips:Brittany's Diabetes Tip: Eliminate sugars as much as possibleLarry's Diabetes Tip: Accept that you are pre-diabetic and change your lifestyleLarissa's Diabetes Tip: Understand your insurance and use itInsurance Tips:FirstFleet Benefits can help with Testing Strips, Glucose Monitors, etc. If you have questions about your health insurance you can call: 615-890-9229Reminder: Your annual physical is free if you have FirstFleet insurance.Employee Assistance Program - 855-775-4357Virgin Pulse - Get the app!Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider FinderNurseline...
2024-05-06
29 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Dress for Success + Recruiting and Retention Updates
Send your good news to: news@firstfleetinc.comSend any uniform questions to: uniforms@firstfleetinc.comJoin Workhound by texting 48714 to send in any anonymous feedback to our review team
2024-03-28
16 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The SERVE Center & Breakdown
You can reach The SERVE Center and Breakdown at: 615-800-7899
2024-02-29
18 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Truckers Against Trafficking
FirstFleet is pleased to partner with the Truckers against Trafficking organization to increase resources and awareness about human trafficking on our roadways. We are inviting everyone at FirstFleet to get certified through Truckers against Trafficking so that you know what to do if you see a possible trafficking situation. We have also released additional tools in the FirstFleet mobile app and on the in-cab tablets to help you access the training documents. Click here to learn more. Thanks for listening to this short but special FirstFleet podcast.
2024-01-17
12 min
FirstFleet tenFour
End of the Year Review
If you want to order new uniforms from CINTAS, please click here.
2023-12-28
37 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Lately?
Find out more details at: www.FirstFleetBenefits.comWant to talk to someone about your Benefits? Benefits Help LineMon-Fri 9am-5pm EST/ 8am-4pm CST: 800-908-1796
2023-10-02
24 min
FirstFleet tenFour
FirstFleet's Latest and Greatest Health Benefits
Nurse Line: 1-800-818-8581 Teladoc has replaced Physician Now - Click here to get startedor call Teledoc: 808-352-2362Remember: Getting to Level 1 in Virgin Pulse saves you $780 a year on health insurance!!And once you get to level 4, you can get over $200 in pulse cash to spend any way you want!
2023-04-24
24 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The Secrets of the Fuel Management Team
Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews Deanne Smith, the Manager of Fuel Compliance. Deanne gives us lots of great information about fuel at FirstFleet. If you have a better suggestion of a nickname for our fuel team, please leave us a message at: 615-257-9905 and we will share it on the next podcast!
2023-03-25
30 min
FirstFleet tenFour
2022 Roundtable Review with FirstFleet Leaders
Join us and listen in with the leadership at FirstFleet as we hear all the ways we have grown as a company in 2022! This is an episode that you do not want to miss! If you want to join in the conversation or if you have an interest in being a Beta Driver, please leave us a voicemail message at: 615-257-9905 or email us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.
2023-01-01
22 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wanna Change Your Benefits? Here's Your Chance!
Join E-liz as she interviews HR Director, Alisha Young. They talk through what we need to know about open enrollment season which starts this Saturday, October 1!
2022-09-28
20 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Learning to Fix Stuff with FirstFleet Maintenance
2022-09-22
16 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Connecting Thru Loss - Words of Wisdom from a Million Mile Driver
Join us as we interview T. Barton of NC and Sonya Freeman on our safety team about driving and making connections.
2022-08-24
20 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Health and Wellness on the Road? Grace Kniess shows us how!
Join Rebecca Wilson and Elizabeth Wyndham as they interview Grace Kneiss and hear her stories of how to stay healthy on the road. Check out Grace's Instagram Account - @fit.trucker.lady A video explanation of a Dunphy SquatOther Products We Discussed:Her Lunch Box Car Freezer
2022-07-21
35 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Hot Tips from Some Million Mile Safe Drivers
Listen in as we talk with 3 Tennessee drivers on how they made it into the Million Mile driver club at FirstFleet. In this episode, we speak with Charles Smith, Dale Moore and Roy Jones and hear what their work life looks like driving around the South East.
2022-07-06
20 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday: Sweet, Sweet Carbs
Walk through the carb jungle with Mark and E-liz.Call in today to vote on what we should discuss next on the podcast! Call: 615-257-9905 and leave a voicemail or email podcast@firstfleetinc.com or vote on our Facebook Poll :DHow does your food rank on the Glycemic Index?"Your genes are the gun but your lifestyle is the trigger" - so how are you living? And where is your lifestyle leading you - Are you headed down the path towards diabetes? or metabolic fitness?
2022-06-22
33 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday: The Skinny on Fat
The Show Notes - as promised and with all the research studies mentioned in the podcast:Sarcopenia = the deterioration of muscle tissue due to age - after you hit 30, the rate increases 3-8% every 10yrs5:00 - Insulin Resistance causes muscle wasting 9:30 - Goal = 1 gram of protein for each pound of ideal body weight10:20 - does fat make you fat?12:20 - does move more, eat less actually work?13:30 - What the Average American Ate in 1939 - a review of the US Census from 193914:10 - American Resting Metabolic Rates have fallen in the p...
2022-06-15
34 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday: Fueling Your Muscles
Here are some topics discussed: 1 gram of Protein = 4 CaloriesGoal: Eat 1 gram of protein for 1 pound of ideal body weight each dayGreat (and weird) recovery foodsSarcopenia - at age 40 you begin to lose muscleThe older you get, the less you absorb protein so you need to eat moreat 12 min - Shout out to Chris from Lynchburg13:15 - Recommendations (from non-health professionals)Fill up on protein - beware of restaurant bread basketsLet's build our muscles80% of Americans have Metabolic Disfunction = that's badInsulin Resistance...
2022-06-08
28 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday: Introducing the "Macros"
Join Mark and Elizabeth as they kick off a new Wellness Wednesday series!
2022-06-01
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Talks with Trainers: Dallas Edition - Expect the Unexpected
Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews 2 Driver Trainers: Brandon Burns and Jeremy Schroppel
2022-04-28
32 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 16: Financial Freedom
Join Mark and Eliz as they discuss being financially wise in this tough economic time. Favorite Driver Trainer Quote: A plan without action is wasted thought, but action without a plan is wasted time.
2022-04-14
44 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Talks with Trainers: Charlotte Wellness Discussion
Listen in as James Mcintosh and Roger Poulin talk health and wellness with finances as well as physical health.
2022-03-31
13 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Talks with Trainers - Charlotte Edition
Favorite Quote from Ron - "A plan without action is wasted thought, but action without a plan is wasted time"
2022-03-09
22 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 14: Bits and Pieces
Join Mark and Elizabeth as they discuss a bunch of their best wellness tips.
2022-02-24
12 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 13: Be a Goldfish
Call us today and tell us what you are most grateful for: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message. You can also email a message or send a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.
2022-02-16
31 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Winter Driving Tips: A Southerner Learns about Winter Driving
Come laugh with Elizabeth Wyndham as she learns some great winter driving tips from Safety Director, John Cole. If you have a winter safety tip that you would like to share with everyone on the podcast, please call: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message or email a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.
2022-01-21
22 min
FirstFleet tenFour
2021 - The Year In Review
Join hosts Rebecca Wilson & Elizabeth Wyndham as they talk with FirstFleet President, Daniel Piper on all that has happened at FirstFleet in 2021.
2022-01-05
22 min
FirstFleet tenFour
OH my achy back!!
Join Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss the Truck Giveaway, Hold for the Holidays, back trouble, & Mark's magic tennis ball. If you want to join in the conversation, please leave us a message at: 615-257-9905
2021-12-15
27 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Referral Bonus and Truck Giveaway!
Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews Director of Recruiting, Ken Scrimale to find out how to earn some big money or a chance to win a brand new truck! Find out more on our blog: https://www.firstfleetinc.com/tenFour/tabid/98/ID/738/Referral-Bonus-and-Truck-Giveaway.aspx
2021-12-09
07 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 12: Hold for the Holidays & using our Pulse Cash
Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she discusses wellness and the holidays with two members of our HR team: Alisha Young and David OlascoagaAre you going to join us in the challenge to not gain any weight over this holiday season?! Plus if you want to be on our FirstFleet Christmas Card, text a photo of yourself to: 615-656-0090.
2021-11-24
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 11: Strength Training and Virgin Pulse
Join Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss deer hunting, getting stronger, and using that sweet pulse cash. If you want to chime in on the Wellness discussion or have recommendations for E-liz in her goal of getting stronger, call us at: 615-257-9905
2021-11-22
25 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Fall Safety Discussion with Kevin Steele and Ron Crow
If you have a safety tip that you would like to share, please call: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message or email a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.
2021-11-17
35 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Workday and Open Enrollment Discussion
Join Mark McKnight, Austin Henderson & Alisha Young as they discuss recent company changes and our Benefit Open Enrollment season that begins this Friday, October 1!
2021-09-30
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Recruiting and Freight Volume Update
Your host, Elizabeth Wyndham, is interviewing Ken Scrimale (Director of Recruiting) and Jay Olejniczak (Director of Brokerage & Logistics) to discuss the state of US Trucking and what our recruiting team is up to these days. You will also find out why our FirstFleet memes have gotten so good lately. :)
2021-08-12
20 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Let's Talk Tires
Featuring John Cole and Allan Caldwell.Learn the main reasons tires fail and find out how to avoid a breakdown on the road that could cost you 3+ hours. Find out how to avoid a QLS sensor failure and be out of service for days while we wait for the parts to come in.And learn why constantly maintaining tire pressure is such a big deal.
2021-07-21
34 min
FirstFleet tenFour
FirstFleet's Safety Symposium - Driver Tips Part 2
Join us for Part Two of our Safety Symposium as we hear from Debra Houston, Director of Risk Management, Mark Galloway of Portland, TN, Justin Lynn of Cullman, AL, Roger Poulin, Regional Safety manager in Maine, Chris Harmon of Bluffton, IN. We finish up with a live discussion with Regional Safety Manager, Ron Crow. Each of these members of the FirstFleet team have called in to give their best safety tips and tricks. Thank you all!We also want to hear from you! If you would like to take part in the conversation, please call: 615-257-9905 and...
2021-07-11
18 min
FirstFleet tenFour
FirstFleet's Safety Symposium - Driver Tips Part 1
Join us for Part One of our Safety Symposium as we talk with Mike Farmer of Portland, TN (a 3 Million Mile Safe Driver), Margaret Jones of Romulus, MI, Joseph Baker of Denver, CO, Larry Blair of Charlotte, NC, Vance Johnson of Circleville, OH, Shawnte Wyrick of Statesville, NC, Bronson Laney of the SERVE Center, & Rebecca Wilson from Murfreesboro, TN. Each of these members of the FirstFleet team have called in to give their best safety tip. Thank you all!We also want to hear from you! If you would like to take part in the conversation, please cal...
2021-07-07
24 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The FirstFleet TenFour Podcast is Officially Public!
We are moving our podcast into the public sphere. You will need to subscribe to the new public podcast by clicking this link: https://firstfleet.transistor.fm/ and choosing your podcast app of choice. We also want to hear from you! In honor of Operation Safe Driver Week, we are asking for your submissions. If you have a safety tip that you would like to share, please call: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message or email a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.Submissions will make you eligible for one of four $25 gift card...
2021-06-25
17 min
FirstFleet tenFour
FirstFleet's Safety Scores & What Drivers Can Do To Help
Original Air Date: January 20, 2020 Join Mark McKnight (CFO) and John Cole (Director of Safety) as they discuss how FirstFleet stacks up against other similar trucking companies around the country and find out what we can do to make FirstFleet a safer place to work.
2021-06-16
41 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 6 - Open Enrollment
Original Air Date: Sept. 30, 2020 Join Mark McKnight, CFO, and Elizabeth Wyndham, Training Coordinator, as they talk with Alisha Young, Director of HR, and Erynne Grubbs, HR Associate about what Open Enrollment is and what we need to do.
2021-06-16
35 min
FirstFleet tenFour
July CSA Numbers, Brake Check 2020 & More Safety Updates
Original Air Date: August 20, 2020Join Mark McKnight, CFO & John Cole, Safety Director as they discuss:1. Our July CSA numbers2. What those CSA numbers mean to the fleet as a whole3. Sunday begins the DOT's yearly brake check enforcement4. We want to hear your tips for how to do a good pre and post trip inspection - so call in today at (615) 257-9905 and leave us a message.
2021-06-16
38 min
FirstFleet tenFour
How Do We Own Our CSA Numbers?
Join Mark McKnight, CFO and John Cole, Director of Safety, discuss our CSA numbers and what they mean for our company and our drivers.First we discuss what CSA is and why the FMCSA uses it. We also discuss what the 7 CSA BASICs are and what our scores are currently and how we can improve our scores. We wrap up by discussing the 3 things that we can do to make a huge difference in CSA scores for drivers and FirstFleet as a whole.
2021-06-16
27 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Drivewyze & More with MobileComm
Original Air Date: April 8, 2021 Today's host, Elizabeth Wyndham, introduces Tim Loudon and Justin Roberts from our MobileComm team. These guys have a wealth of knowledge and our topics include Drivewyze, Virgin Pulse, Spring Safety Training and more!
2021-04-08
20 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Have Billing and Pay Questions? Let Us Explain...
Join Rebecca Wilson and Elizabeth Wyndham as they talk with the Payroll and Customer Service departments - Meet the team and learn valuable tips to ensure proper pay and invoicing. Featuring Jill Speight, Barbara Oliver & Jackie Ward
2021-03-18
40 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Region Spotlight: Ray Wright & his Zone Managers
Join Rebecca Wilson & Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss the past year with Ray Wright and his 3 Zone Managers: John Waisanen, Aaron Pennington, & Craig Doyle. Listen in as Ray and his managers discuss the pandemic, the Platform Science roll-out, and what they face in their areas.
2021-03-04
54 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 10: Building Atomic(ly tiny) Habits that Produce Big Changes
Join Mark McKnight and E-liz Wyndham as they discuss the book Atomic Habits and find useful tips to help us develop good habits for 2021. They are joined by special guest, Devin McKnight (Mark's son).
2021-02-25
31 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Million Mile Drivers Discussion - Western Operations
This episode features a wide range of people giving us an overview of the million mile driver program as well as interviews with 2 million mile drivers: Brian Helmer and Jim Jackson.
2021-02-18
38 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 9: Saving Money and Getting Healthy with our new Wellness Provider
Join Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they talk with special guest, David Olascoaga from our HR department about our brand new Wellness Provider, Virgin Pulse!
2021-02-10
28 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 8: Virgin Pulse - our New Wellness Provider
Listen as Mark and Elizabeth get a sneak peak at our new Wellness Provider - Virgin Pulse!
2021-01-27
32 min
FirstFleet tenFour
2020: FirstFleet's Year In Review
Join Austin Henderson, Rebecca Wilson, Mark McKnight & Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss all that has happened with our company and our world this past year. We will also feature a special segment with our President, Mr. Daniel Piper.
2020-12-23
25 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 7 - Keeping Weight Off in the Long Run
Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham are back to give us a breakdown of how we can be healthier and keep weight off this winter. We will go through the 12 steps to keep the weight off for the long term.
2020-12-02
43 min
FirstFleet tenFour
A Drive Down Memory Lane: The History of FirstFleet
Join Austin Henderson and Rebecca Wilson as they interview FirstFleet Executives Daniel Piper and David Beeny about the early history of FirstFleet. Listen to all the fun stories and find out fun facts about FirstFleet.
2020-11-23
27 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 6 - A Wellness Transformation Story
Jesus Landaverde lost over 100lbs since Father's Day 2020 and we want to share his story. Join us as we discuss the steps he took to change his life.
2020-11-04
35 min
FirstFleet tenFour
20 Years Down Memory Lane in Lynchburg, VA
Join Mark McKnight as he interviews with Chris Gibson, Bobby Austin, Chuck Fleming, John Shull, Barry Elder, Michael martin, and Richard Vaughn. We hope you enjoy this wonderful episode of FirstFleet TenFour on the road!
2020-10-20
44 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Risk Management - Watch That Step!
Join Mark McKnight as he interviews Debra Houston, Director of Risk Management and discuss what Risk Management means and what that department does to protect our drivers and their money.
2020-10-05
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
The S.E.R.V.E. Center - Who they are and What they do
Join Mark McKnight as he interviews Bronson Laney, the head of our S.E.R.V.E. center. Find out what they do and why we are so excited to have them in our office.
2020-09-24
13 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 5
Join Elizabeth Wyndham and Rebecca Wilson as they chat with Jim Crouse from Auburn, Maine and Joe Zinn from Cleveland, TN. Plus you will get to hear Elizabeth do math(!) and figure out how many loaves of bread Mr. Crouse has hauled in just 2 years with FirstFleet.
2020-09-18
26 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 4
Join Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they chat with Michael Bishop, Crystal Coffey and Ellison Brunson about their terminals and their work with FirstFleet.
2020-09-17
32 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 3
Join Elizabeth Wyndham and Rebecca Wilson as they chat with Chris Gibson about his experience driving for the Flowers account with FirstFleet.
2020-09-16
16 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 2
Listen to Elizabeth Wyndham and Rebecca Wilson interview Shan Kizziah, one of our drivers out of Alabama.
2020-09-15
16 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Driver Appreciation Week KickOff
Rebecca Wilson and Elizabeth Wyndham are joined by some special guests today to discuss Driver Appreciation Week. We will be hearing from Rob Stone (Regional Safety Manager), Teresa Zimola-Ransom (Driver Trainer in Cedar Rapids), and Bruce Sullivan (Driver Trainer out of Omaha). We will discuss life on the road and as a trainer and discuss some difficulties drivers face.
2020-09-14
27 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Preparing for Road Check 2020 and more safety updates
Join Mark McKnight and John Cole as they discuss what drivers should do to prepare for tomorrow's Road Check 2020 Inspection blitz! Don't miss out on this important update!
2020-09-08
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 5: The Compound Effect
Mark and E-liz discuss what compounding is what does the compound effect mean: a strategy of reaping huge rewards from small, seemingly insignificant actions.They discuss how small decisions add up over time and how they use this process in their day to day life - hint: E-liz cooks at home a lot"Compound Interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it." - Albert EinsteinThe Compound Effect Steps to Reach Any Goal:1. Set and prioritize your goals - ask: What...
2020-09-02
32 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 4: The Right Diet??? Well, It Depends...
Mark and E-liz discuss:- what is a diet- macros & general diet tips- their favorite junk food & healthy alternatives - the "fun" procedure Mark has coming up this weekCall in and let us know what your favorite healthy road foods are: 615-257-9905
2020-08-26
45 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Defensive Driving Overview
Original Air Date: August 13, 2020Join Mark McKnight, CFO and John Cole, Safety Director as they discuss some finer points of how we can better protect ourselves while on the road.Decision Driving Steps1. Expand our "Look Ahead" Capacity2. Size up the Whole Scene3. Signal Your Intentions Early4. Plan an Escape Route5. Take Decisive ActionTell-tale signs that drivers are distracted: - Weaving- Looking down and back up a log- Not moving when the light changes- Lights inside the vehicle at night
2020-08-13
30 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 3 - Preparing for Covid-19
Join CFO Mark McKnight and Trainer Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss some tips to help prepare yourself to better fight off this virus commonly known as Covid-19.Mark runs through the general guidelines put out by the CDC.Then Mark and Elizabeth go through the A,B,C's of respiratory health to better protect all our drivers from this scary disease.A = ActivityB = BreathingC = CardioYou do not want to miss Mark leading us through a basic Box Breathing Technique commonly used by the US Special Forces.
2020-08-06
30 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 2 - Fighting Muscle Fatigue While Driving
We all want to be healthier but working out is hard when you are stuck behind the wheel for 11 hrs a day. Join the FirstFleet Squat King, CFO Mark McKnight and the TenFour podcast Producer, Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss ways to add in movement while behind the wheel.We will discuss Mark and Elizabeth's best tips to work your muscles while driving and learn Mark's patent pending trick for relieving a tight back while driving.
2020-07-29
28 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Wellness Wednesday 1 - Dealing with the Summer Heat
Original Air Date: July 22, 2020Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham discuss things to pay attention to and ways to keep cool and hydrated on these hot summer days.Topics include ways to stay hydrated, how to get high quality sunglasses with your vision plan, and our favorite hydrating snacks.
2020-07-22
23 min
FirstFleet tenFour
New License Plates, Save over $700 on Benefits and More Great Info
This podcast has a little bit of everything! Austin Henderson and Mark McKnight discuss our new license plates, the deadline to save a bunch of money on health insurance and so much more! We even get to hear a call from one of our drivers from Alabama as a question on the air.
2020-07-20
21 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Happy 4th of July!
Listen in today as we discuss what Independence Day means for our company and hear a great update on some new projects and FMCSA rules.
2020-07-04
12 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Save Yourself Money and Time with these Health Plan Features
Join Mark McKnight and Alisha Young as they discuss ways to save money and time related to your health. Also check out the new (and free) options for high blood pressure and diabetes management with Livongo.
2020-06-24
35 min
FirstFleet tenFour
Welcome to TenFour
Welcome to the all new FirstFleet Podcast, TenFour! Austin Henderson and Mark McKnight will discuss a few highlights from our company for 2020 and will discuss a few recent healthcare changes that can save you money and time! Please email podcast@firstfleetinc.com or call (615) 257-9905 to leave a message with any questions or comments.
2020-06-17
20 min