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Caution: Wide RightEP041 | Where Warehouse Safety, Material Handling & Compliance Collide | Guest: J&J CompaniesHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right, brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host – and today we are kicking off Season 4! To start the season, I’m joined by Brad Barnett and Bryan Haberstroh from J&J Companies. J&J is a family-founded, relationship-driven organization that’s become a true […]
2026-01-2957 min
Caution: Wide RightEP041 | Where Warehouse Safety, Material Handling & Compliance Collide | Guest: J&J CompaniesHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right, brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host – and today we are kicking off Season 4! To start the season, I’m joined by Brad Barnett and Bryan Haberstroh from J&J Companies. J&J is a family-founded, relationship-driven organization that’s become a true one-stop partner for designing, building, and maintaining safer, more efficient facilities—from material handling and warehouse systems to safety solutions and compliance support. In this episode, we’re diving into real-world warehouse safety challenges, how safety gets designed into large-scale material handling projects, an...
2026-01-2957 min
Caution: Wide RightEP040 | Lessons in Leadership, Fleet Safety, and Giving Back | Ken GossHey everyone, and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right, brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and today — on Veterans Day — we have a truly special conversation lined up. Donate today: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/175407/Overview Our guest is Ken Goss — truck driver, retired firefighter/EMT, and Safety Manager at George A. […]
2025-11-1159 min
Caution: Wide RightEP040 | Lessons in Leadership, Fleet Safety, and Giving Back | Ken GossHey everyone, and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right, brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and today — on Veterans Day — we have a truly special conversation lined up. Donate today: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/175407/Overview Our guest is Ken Goss — truck driver, retired firefighter/EMT, and Safety Manager at George A. Kint, Inc., as well as a board member of the @pamotortruckassociation . Today, we’re focusing on something close to all our hearts: @WreathsAcrossAmerica — the national initiative that honors fallen veterans by placing wreaths on their graves, while also teaching the value of service and f
2025-11-1159 min
Caution: Wide RightEP040 | Lessons in Leadership, Fleet Safety, and Giving Back | Ken Goss
Hey everyone, and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right, brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and today — on Veterans Day — we have a truly special conversation lined up.
Donate today: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/175407/Overview
Our guest is Ken Goss — truck driver, retired firefighter/EMT, and Safety Manager at George A. Kint, Inc., as well as a board member of the @pamotortruckassociation . Today, we’re focusing on something close to all our hearts: @WreathsAcrossAmerica — the national initiative that honors fallen veterans by placing wreaths on their graves, while also teach...
2025-11-1159 min
Caution: Wide Right38th Annual Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships RecapWhat a weekend! The 2025 PA Truck Driving Championships brought the heat (and rain) to Kalahari Resorts with a high-energy, two-day sporting event-style competition that celebrated the very best of the trucking industry. From a written test and pre-trip inspection challenge to a skills course that demanded precision and focus, drivers showcased what true professionalism […]
2025-06-1900 min
Caution: Wide RightEP038 | Behind the Scenes at PA Truck Driving Championships | Guest: PMTAWith the 38th Annual PA Truck Driving Championship just days away… we talk to Kammi and Anthony of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) to discuss what it takes to prepare for TDC 2025, what the PMTA does, and what’s on the calendar later in the year. Welcome to the podcast!
2025-06-1900 min
Caution: Wide RightEP038 | Behind the Scenes at PA Truck Driving Championships | Guest: PMTAWith the 38th Annual PA Truck Driving Championship just days away… we talk to Kammi and Anthony of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) to discuss what it takes to prepare for TDC 2025, what the PMTA does, and what’s on the calendar later in the year. Welcome to the podcast!
2025-06-0934 min
Caution: Wide RightEp037 | How to Scale SMART Not Fast in Trucking | Guest: Jano LogisticsToday we are diving into a topic that hits close to home for a lot of growing fleets: how to scale smart — not fast. We’ve all seen it — a small fleet jumps from five trucks to 20 almost overnight, chasing big contracts and new lanes… only to fold within a year. So, what […]
2025-05-1600 min
Caution: Wide RightEp037 | How to Scale SMART Not Fast in Trucking | Guest: Jano LogisticsToday we are diving into a topic that hits close to home for a lot of growing fleets: how to scale smart — not fast. We’ve all seen it — a small fleet jumps from five trucks to 20 almost overnight, chasing big contracts and new lanes… only to fold within a year. So, what […]
2025-05-1655 min
Caution: Wide RightEP036 | How to Use GI Bill for CDL School Training | Guest: SMSgt Matthew BenkoDid you know the GI Bill isn’t just for college degrees or military veterans? It can fully cover the cost of CDL training, helping veterans and their dependents step into high-demand, well-paying jobs in the transportation industry. Joining us today is someone with firsthand experience navigating the GI Bill benefits. Our guest, Matthew Benko, is […]
2025-04-2200 min
Caution: Wide RightEP036 | How to Use GI Bill for CDL School Training | Guest: SMSgt Matthew BenkoDid you know the GI Bill isn’t just for college degrees or military veterans? It can fully cover the cost of CDL training, helping veterans and their dependents step into high-demand, well-paying jobs in the transportation industry. Joining us today is someone with firsthand experience navigating the GI Bill benefits. Our guest, Matthew Benko, is […]
2025-04-2256 min
Caution: Wide RightEp035 | CDL Training at Northeastern High School? We LOVE It! | Guest: Chad ForryAt Northeastern High School in York County, PA, students aren’t just learning to drive—they’re learning how to build a trucking career.
2025-04-0800 min
Caution: Wide RightEp035 | CDL Training at Northeastern High School? We LOVE It! | Guest: Chad ForryAt Northeastern High School in York County, Pennsylvania, students aren’t just learning to drive—they’re learning how to build a career… from helping students prepare to earn their CDL permits and explore the opportunities in trucking and transportation. The DRIVE elective class gives students many choices on how they can use their Commercial Driver’s license, from […]
2025-04-0847 min
Caution: Wide RightEp034 | Trucking’s Next Hurdle: Emissions Tracking Compliance | Guest: Celine King, GreenIRRIf you’re in the trucking industry, you know that safety and compliance reporting and management is critical and is why we at CNS are here – to help you navigate, track, and manage your safety and DOT compliance requirements. Well, now there is a growing push for fleet emissions tracking and reporting. From the SEC […]
2025-03-2600 min
Caution: Wide RightEp034 | Trucking’s Next Big Hurdle: Emissions Tracking & Compliance | Guest: Celine King, CEO of GreenIRRIf you’re in the trucking industry, you know that safety and compliance reporting and management is critical and is why we at CNS are here – to help you navigate, track, and manage your safety and DOT compliance requirements. Well, now there is a growing push for fleet emissions tracking and reporting. From the […]
2025-03-2650 minCaution: Wide RightEp034 | Trucking’s Next Big Hurdle: Emissions Tracking & Compliance | Guest: Celine King, CEO of GreenIRRIf you’re in the trucking industry, you know that safety and compliance reporting and management is critical and is why we at CNS are here – to help you navigate, track, and manage your safety and DOT compliance requirements. Well, now there is a growing push for fleet emissions tracking and reporting. From the […]
2025-03-2650 min
Caution: Wide RightBONUS: Data-Driven CDL Training | Speaker: Ryan Berardi | 2025 Safety ConferenceRyan Berardi of CNS Companies discusses Data-Driven CDL Training at the 2025 CNS Proactive Safety and Compliance Conference in Lancaster, PA.
2025-03-1800 min
Caution: Wide RightBONUS: Data-Driven CDL Training | Speaker: Ryan Berardi | 2025 Safety ConferenceRyan Berardi of CNS Companies discusses Data-Driven CDL Training at the 2025 CNS Proactive Safety and Compliance Conference in Lancaster, PA.
2025-03-1830 minCaution: Wide RightBONUS: Data-Driven CDL Training | Speaker: Ryan Berardi | 2025 Safety ConferenceRyan Berardi of CNS Companies discusses Data-Driven CDL Training at the 2025 CNS Proactive Safety and Compliance Conference in Lancaster, PA.
2025-03-1830 min
Caution: Wide RightEp033 | Hassle-Free Truck Parking Management for Landlords with Rig HutLooking to turn your property into a profitable truck parking location without the hassle of day-to-day management? In this interview, we sit down with Rig Hut, the full-service truck parking management software that helps landlords, leaseholders, and property managers seamlessly run an Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) / truck parking lot. Whether you’re a property owner […]
2025-03-1400 min
Caution: Wide RightEp033 | Hassle-Free Truck Parking Management for Landlords with Rig HutLooking to turn your property into a profitable truck parking location without the hassle of day-to-day management? In this interview, we sit down with Rig Hut, the full-service truck parking management software that helps landlords, leaseholders, and property managers seamlessly run an Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) / truck parking lot. Whether you’re a property owner […]
2025-03-1448 minCaution: Wide RightEp033 | Hassle-Free Truck Parking Management for Landlords with Rig HutLooking to turn your property into a profitable truck parking location without the hassle of day-to-day management? In this interview, we sit down with Rig Hut, the full-service truck parking management software that helps landlords, leaseholders, and property managers seamlessly run an Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) / truck parking lot. Whether you’re a property owner […]
2025-03-1448 min
Caution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORTHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport. Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. […]
2025-02-1900 min
Caution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORT
Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport. Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. With operations in both Bethel, PA, and Buckeye, AZ, RGM serves all 48 continental states and Eastern Canada. Ryan, welcome to the podcast!
2025-02-1955 min
Caution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORTHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport. Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. […]
2025-02-1955 minCaution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORTHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport. Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. […]
2025-02-1955 minCaution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORTHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport. Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. […]
2025-02-1955 min
Caution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORT
Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport.
Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. With operations in both Bethel, PA, and Buckeye, AZ, RGM serves all 48 continental states and Eastern Canada. CEO Ryan Good, who grew up in the trucking industry, took over the company in 2012 after starting with just three trucks. Under his leadership, RGM has...
2025-02-1955 min
Caution: Wide RightEp032 | Be Your Customer’s #1 Trucking Choice | Ryan Good, RGM TRANSPORT
Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport.
Founded in 2005, @rgmtransport is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. With operations in both Bethel, PA, and Buckeye, AZ, RGM serves all 48 continental states and Eastern Canada. CEO Ryan Good, who grew up in the trucking industry, took over the company in 2012 after starting with just three trucks. Under his leadership, RGM has...
2025-02-1955 min
Caution: Wide RightEp031 | What Are My 2025 FMCSA Regulation Predictions? | Caution: Wide RightHey everyone, and welcome to SEASON 3 of our podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. Today we are going to break down all the planned regulatory changes coming in 2025 and if we believe the timelines will stick or be pushed further down the road.
2025-01-0800 min
Caution: Wide RightEp031 | What Are My 2025 FMCSA Regulation Predictions? | Caution: Wide RightHey everyone, and welcome to SEASON 3 of our podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. Today we are going to break down all the planned regulatory changes coming in 2025 and if we believe the timelines will stick or be pushed further down the road. 00:00 | Intro 02:57 | […]
2025-01-0820 minCaution: Wide RightEp031 | What Are My 2025 FMCSA Regulation Predictions? | Caution: Wide RightHey everyone, and welcome to SEASON 3 of our podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. Today we are going to break down all the planned regulatory changes coming in 2025 and if we believe the timelines will stick or be pushed further down the road. 00:00 | Intro 02:57 | […]
2025-01-0820 min
Caution: Wide RightEp030 | Does EV Semi Trucks Even Make Sense? | Caution: Wide RightIs the Tesla Semi living up to the hype? What about Nikola and Freightliner EVs? I REACT to the EV Semi discussion and look at if and how an electric truck transition makes sense! 00:00 | Why this EV discussion is important 03:06 | Run On Less Event 2021 Takeaway 10:35 | Starting a Trucking […]
2024-12-3035 minCaution: Wide RightEp030 | Does EV Semi Trucks Even Make Sense? | Caution: Wide RightIs the Tesla Semi living up to the hype? What about Nikola and Freightliner EVs? I REACT to the EV Semi discussion and look at if and how an electric truck transition makes sense! 00:00 | Why this EV discussion is important 03:06 | Run On Less Event 2021 Takeaway 10:35 | Starting a Trucking […]
2024-12-3035 min
Caution: Wide RightEp029 | Rewarding TRUCKERS Can Improve Safety? | Guest: Andrea Bird, Denver LogisticsToday we are exploring how to grow a safety and compliance team, what this role looks like, and how to generate driver retention and positive engagement. Today, I have Andrea Bird, Safety and Compliance Manager at Denver Cold Storage and Denver Logistics. Andrea has over 20 years in the transportation industry and joined the Denver […]
2024-12-0556 minCaution: Wide RightEp029 | Rewarding TRUCKERS Can Improve Safety? | Guest: Andrea Bird, Denver LogisticsToday we are exploring how to grow a safety and compliance team, what this role looks like, and how to generate driver retention and positive engagement. Today, I have Andrea Bird, Safety and Compliance Manager at Denver Cold Storage and Denver Logistics. Andrea has over 20 years in the transportation industry and joined the Denver […]
2024-12-0556 min
Caution: Wide RightEp028 | Know Your WHY When Growing Fleet | Guest: Ryan Garber, GFI TransportToday we are chatting with one of the best dry bulk commodities transporters in the US that is also one of the safest on the roads – and they got the awards to prove it! GFI Transport is a family-owned trucking company and a leader for over 30 years in hauling dry bulk commodities such […]
2024-11-2754 minCaution: Wide RightEp028 | Know Your WHY When Growing Fleet | Guest: Ryan Garber, GFI TransportToday we are chatting with one of the best dry bulk commodities transporters in the US that is also one of the safest on the roads – and they got the awards to prove it! GFI Transport is a family-owned trucking company and a leader for over 30 years in hauling dry bulk commodities such […]
2024-11-2754 min
Caution: Wide RightEp027 | How To SIMPLIFY Fleet Data | Guest: Jim Angel, SPEEDGAUGEToday we are going to explore the uses of telematics data for fleet safety, insurance underwriting, FMCSA studies, and more. My guest today is Jim Angel, Vice President of Telematics Partners at Speedgauge, a driving analytics and performance company. Jim has 20 plus years of transportation experience, from Director if Transportation at Redman Building Products, […]
2024-11-141h 03Caution: Wide RightEp027 | How To SIMPLIFY Fleet Data | Guest: Jim Angel, SPEEDGAUGEToday we are going to explore the uses of telematics data for fleet safety, insurance underwriting, FMCSA studies, and more. My guest today is Jim Angel, Vice President of Telematics Partners at Speedgauge, a driving analytics and performance company. Jim has 20 plus years of transportation experience, from Director if Transportation at Redman Building Products, […]
2024-11-141h 03
Caution: Wide RightEp026 | WHEN & How To Join Fleet CAPTIVE Insurance | Guest: Tod Bergen, McConkey InsuranceToday we want to answer the question – WHEN can your growing fleet JOIN a CAPTIVE and potential SAVE money through Insurance and HOW? You have probably heard about it throughout the years, but now is the time to dive deep into what a Captive is, and why it should be a goal for your […]
2024-10-2950 minCaution: Wide RightEp026 | WHEN & How To Join Fleet CAPTIVE Insurance | Guest: Tod Bergen, McConkey InsuranceToday we want to answer the question – WHEN can your growing fleet JOIN a CAPTIVE and potential SAVE money through Insurance and HOW? You have probably heard about it throughout the years, but now is the time to dive deep into what a Captive is, and why it should be a goal for your […]
2024-10-2950 min
Caution: Wide RightEp025 | Chicken Farmer Starts CDL School… WHY? | Guest: Dean Weinhold, VP of CNS CompaniesIf you recall back in our first podcast episode, we chatted with John Irwin, founder and CEO of CNS. What you may not know is that his father-in-law helped found CNS and both grew the business to what it is today. As Vice President of CNS Companies, Dean Weinhold has moved into a role as […]
2024-10-081h 01
Caution: Wide RightEp024 | Will Port Strike be BOOM or BUST for Trucking?Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, […]
2024-10-0352 min
Caution: Wide RightEp023 | What’s Changing at CNS? A LOT! New Client Software, Customer Service, Expanding ServicesHey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by CNS. We at CNS are constantly listening to our customers and improving our services to small to large fleets as we focus on offering the best customer experience possible. From behind the scenes, employee onboarding, and interacting with you daily, we […]
2024-07-3142 min
Caution: Wide RightEp022 | Preventing The $800M Freight Fraud Problem | Guest: QuikSkopeToday we are going to talk about the $800 million broker and freight fraud problem and how to prevent it from the driver level. My guests today are Mike Fullam and Matt Patterson, Co-Founders of QuikSkope… a tool for transportation partners to engage efficiently while mitigating the risks of re-brokering, identity fraud, and cargo theft. […]
2024-06-2454 min
Caution: Wide RightPA 2024 Truck Driving Championships Live-StreamCNS is excited to be the Media Sponsor and will be LIVESTREAMING the PA Truck Driving Championships this year! Thanks to the PMTA, Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) is the media sponsor for this year’s competition. We are tasked with creating a fun and exciting livestreaming experience for drivers, companies, and families to watch, and with […]
2024-06-132h 16
Caution: Wide RightEp020 | How Smash My Trash Works! | Guest: Derek LehmanAre you looking for unique and cost-effective ways to be environment-friendly AND save money? Well, Smash My Trash — aims to be exactly that. Smash Trucks are here helping business in trucking, construction, distribution, manufacturing, and more… from delaying dumpsters being haul away. How? By smashing it down so it can be filled again and […]
2024-05-1347 min
Caution: Wide RightSolar Eclipse 2024: Trucking HOS Exemptions or OS/OW Permit Restrictions?The total solar eclipse is coming, affecting 13 states from Texas to Maine… and with that… TRAFFIC! The question comes down to, Will there be Hours-of-Service Exemptions or Oversize/Overweight Permit Restrictions in your state? Let’s get in the loop to find out!
2024-03-2810 min
Caution: Wide RightEp019 | Grand Champion Discusses Tips For 2024 Truck Driving Championships | Guest: Bob DolanIt’s that time of year! State truck driving championships have just kicked off from Louisiana and across 40 states holding competitions this Spring and Summer. In June, Pennsylvania and the PMTA is gearing up for their turn to send the best drivers to Indianapolis for the National Truck Driving Championships in August. This is where […]
2024-03-1447 min
Caution: Wide RightEp018 | 1.5 Million Mile Specialized Load Trucker to CDL Trainer | Guest: Dave ContestableHey everyone and Welcome to our podcast, Caution: Wide Right, Today we are going to talk about getting into trucking, how to prepare for CDL training, learn a bit about flatbed and specialized loads, and more. With me is one of our own CDL instructors here at CNS Driver Training Center, where we offer 1-on-1 […]
2024-02-2337 min
Caution: Wide RightEp017 | Trucking Overpays Taxes in Oregon – SUES the State!Today we are going to talk about trucking companies OVERPAYING TAXES in OREGON, my home state, and the industry is finally standing up and suing the state! That’s tight, the Oregon Trucking Association and some of their members, are in a lawsuit against the state of Oregon because the trucking industry is overpaying taxes by […]
2024-02-0630 min
Caution: Wide RightDrastic 2024 DOT Regulation Changes Are ComingHere we are in 2024… we in the trucking industry are hoping for a freight recovery and reduced recession fees so we can all get back to making money. But while we have been in a freight slowdown, the federal government has not. They have been very vocal about big regulatory changes, no matter the […]
2024-01-1816 min
Caution: Wide RightDrastic 2024 DOT Regulation Changes Are Coming
Here we are in 2024… we in the trucking industry are hoping for a freight recovery and reduced recession fees so we can all get back to making money.
But while we have been in a freight slowdown, the federal government has not. They have been very vocal about big regulatory changes, no matter the outcry from trucking associations (like ATA or OOIDA) or drivers.
Let’s get In the Loop with Luke and see what regulatory changes are coming in 2024 and beyond and if we believe they may get approved, and when.
2024-01-1816 min
Caution: Wide RightEp016 | How to Fight BAD CSA Scores | Guest: Jared KlineNow listen… we hear it all the time, “I need help fixing a bad ‘score’, what do I need to do?” Basically, “can you wave that magic wand and make things disappear!” The problem is the carrier doesn’t understand that there are different scores, they are based on different factors, and there are different ways […]
2023-12-2151 min
Caution: Wide RightEp015 | TACP Veteran Discuss CDL Journey to Hotshot Owner-Operator | Guest: Ted DanowskiHey everyone and welcome to the podcast, Caution: Wide Right! I’m Luke, your host, and today… shortly after Veteran’s Day, we are going to talk about one vet’s perspective, Ted Danowski, who is on the journey of getting his CDL and starting his owner-operator business. We will discuss his time in the military, why he […]
2023-11-2144 min
Caution: Wide RightEp015 | TACP Veteran Discuss CDL Journey to Hotshot Owner-Operator | Guest: Ted DanowskiHey everyone and welcome to the podcast, Caution: Wide Right! I’m Luke, your host, and today… shortly after Veteran’s Day, we are going to talk about one vet’s perspective, Ted Danowski, who is on the journey of getting his CDL and starting his owner-operator business. We will discuss his time in the military, why he […]
2023-11-2144 min
Caution: Wide RightEp015 | TACP Veteran Discuss CDL Journey to Hotshot Owner-Operator | Guest: Ted Danowski
Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast, Caution: Wide Right! I’m Luke, your host, and today… shortly after Veteran’s Day, we are going to talk about one vet’s perspective, Ted Danowski, who is on the journey of getting his CDL and starting his owner-operator business.
We will discuss his time in the military, why he is getting his CDL, how the training is going, and what he hopes his new career and business will look like. Then, hopefully in a future episode… we will discuss how it is going and what he’s learned along the wa...
2023-11-2144 min
Caution: Wide RightEp015 | TACP Veteran Discuss CDL Journey to Hotshot Owner-Operator | Guest: Ted Danowski
Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast, Caution: Wide Right! I’m Luke, your host, and today… shortly after Veteran’s Day, we are going to talk about one vet’s perspective, Ted Danowski, who is on the journey of getting his CDL and starting his owner-operator business.
We will discuss his time in the military, why he is getting his CDL, how the training is going, and what he hopes his new career and business will look like. Then, hopefully in a future episode… we will discuss how it is going and what he’s learned along the wa...
2023-11-2144 minCaution: Wide RightEp015 | TACP Veteran Discuss CDL Journey to Hotshot Owner-Operator | Guest: Ted Danowski
Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast, Caution: Wide Right! I’m Luke, your host, and today… shortly after Veteran’s Day, we are going to talk about one vet’s perspective, Ted Danowski, who is on the journey of getting his CDL and starting his owner-operator business.
We will discuss his time in the military, why he is getting his CDL, how the training is going, and what he hopes his new career and business will look like. Then, hopefully in a future episode… we will discuss how it is going and what he’s learned along the wa
2023-11-2144 min
Caution: Wide RightEp014 | Self-Driving Trucks TODAY?! | Guest: Kodiak RoboticsToday we are going to talk about the race for fully autonomous trucking to become reality with hopes to transform the $4 trillion global freight industry. The aim is Level 4 autonomy, meaning full automation without human intervention. If the technology is nailed, then peak hours of travel can be circumnavigated to provide greater assurance […]
2023-11-0753 min
Caution: Wide RightEp013: Future of In-cab and Vehicle TechWe all know that in 2018, ELDs were pushed across the trucking industry… but, did you know, that the technology goes back to AOBRDs since 1988! Since then, the telematic and vehicle tracking hardware and software has improved dramatically, helping both truckers manage their time and equipment; as well as carriers manage fleet efficiency and […]
2023-10-2549 min
Caution: Wide RightEp012: Changing How Trucking Includes WomenWith me today is the one and only founder of the Women In Trucking organization, Ellen Voie. Ellen is an internationally recognized speaker and authority on gender diversity and inclusion for women in transportation. She started WIT in 2007 after decades in the transportation industry and saw it grow from hundreds to now over 8,000 […]
2023-10-1140 min
Caution: Wide RightEp011: Loving Disagreement and the Trucker PerspectiveToday we are going to talk about how we can disagree about really important things (theology, politics, even moral issues) and still be in relationship, in conversation, and in loving community together. To help me are the authors of their new book ‘Loving Disagreement’: Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos… as well as someone who can […]
2023-09-261h 00
Caution: Wide RightEp010: ’92 Freightliner American Truck Simulator ProjectToday we are going to talk about an old 1992 Freightliner semi-truck turned simulator sitting at an old Oregon museum that need a lot of tender love and care so it can run a truck driving simulation again. To talk about this project, I have Stephen Hodges… not only a friend of mine, but a […]
2023-09-131h 02
Caution: Wide RightEp009: PennDOT’s NEW CDL Test Changes Coming Aug 28BREAKING NEWS: In Pennsylvania, there will be no CDL Tests from Aug 24-27 because of upcoming changes. If you take a test and don’t finish before August 24th, you will have to: – Receive a new CDL permit – Pass another driver instruction permit test – Take knowledge theory test again, and – Take the […]
2023-08-1821 min
Caution: Wide RightEp008: Reefer Carrier Upset with Gov | Guest: Brian Wanner of Peters Brothers | Caution: Wide RightFor over 70 years Peters Brothers has been hauling freight from livestock in the 1950s to refrigerated loads hauling food coast to coast. They are a family owned company that started with Brothers George and William Peters in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania to George’s son Gerald Peters, and now Gerald’s nephew Brian. Today, Brian manages 72 trucks, […]
2023-08-0946 min
Caution: Wide RightEp007: How 40 Year Carrier Continues to Grow | Guest: Zack Germak of Jagtrux | Caution: Wide RightWith us today we have a trucking company that has been around for 40 years who have been heavily involved with the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, and delivers all sorts of loads from the Mississippi River to the East Coast, from Canada to Florida. With me is the President of Jagtrux, Zack Germak. Zack, welcome […]
2023-07-2644 min
Caution: Wide RightEp006: Can PA Truckers Get Off CARB Adoption? | Guest: PMTA’s Rebecca Oyler | Caution: Wide RightNow, with me today is not just a local Girl Scout Troop Leader, which my daughter will be excited to hear if a nine-year-old enjoyed listening to her dad talk about trucking regulations! But, even better, with me is Rebecca Oyler, none other than the President and CEO at Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, which has […]
2023-07-1259 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 7 | Passing the New Entrant DOT Audit | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking RoadmapEveryone knows that within the first 12 months of operating as a property carrier within interstate commerce, or 120 days as a passenger carrier, each carrier must undergo a new entrant safety audit. Oh, you didn’t know that? Well, then you must be asking yourself… is it a big deal? Let’s get in the Loop […]
2023-07-1012 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 7 | Passing the New Entrant DOT Audit | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking Roadmap
Everyone knows that within the first 12 months of operating as a property carrier within interstate commerce, or 120 days as a passenger carrier, each carrier must undergo a new entrant safety audit.
Oh, you didn’t know that? Well, then you must be asking yourself… is it a big deal?
Let’s get in the Loop with Luke and find out!
2023-07-1012 min
Caution: Wide RightEp005: Furniture Going Electric with Tesla Semi | Guest: Keystone Transport | Caution: Wide RightToday, we have James Martin with Keystone Transport and Diamond Fleet Services here with us. James is the owner of Keystone Transport, which started in 2014 delivering high end, blanket wrapped furniture to stores and designers. Shortly after, James started Diamond Fleet Service, a diesel truck repair and maintenance shop for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty […]
2023-06-2831 min
Caution: Wide RightEp004: MYTHS or MAYHEM with AI Driver-Facing Cameras | Guest: NetradyneFor those that follow the ATRI research reports, you will have noticed that last year they conducted a Driver Camera Survey… and the results came in a few weeks ago. While previous ATRI research found that truck drivers have very positive opinions about road-facing cameras, there were numerous concerns over driver-facing cameras. Well, we are […]
2023-06-1443 min
Caution: Wide RightEp003: HAZMAT Carrier NOT Afraid of Safety Regulations | Guest: Shipley EnergyWith us today we have some exciting guests… Matt Witmer and Andrew Walker from Shipley Energy, a natural gas, propane, and heating oil transport company serving commercial and residential customers across Central Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk about Shipley Energy’s approach to DOT and HAZMAT regulations, why drivers should work at Shipley, discuss the […]
2023-05-251h 11
Composers in a JukeboxMorgan Kibby On Film Scoring, And Her New Album!Composer and producer Morgan Kibby joins us for an inspiring chat about her work on film and TV such as Amazon's recent series 'The Power', 'Tales Of The Walking Dead', and 'Mothering Sunday'. We also took a peek at her new album 'Rookie' as a singer/songwriter, which she released this month under the name Sue Clayton.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/composers-in-a-jukebox/donations
2023-05-2148 min
Caution: Wide RightIs Oral Saliva Testing Better For Truckers? | DOT Adds OptionSo, what’s better: Urine or Oral Saliva drug testing? While I know many of you listening might not care about how the drug test is handled, that it’s just a part of being a professional trucker or employee, the new rules are critical for your career. So, listen up as we run down the history […]
2023-05-1513 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 6 | How to FIND LOADS and NEGOTIATE with Brokers | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking RoadmapSo, you want to make money in trucking? Well, you found the episode to help you out! One of the most important skills to develop in the transportation industry is learning how to find loads. This is especially true for owner-operators and small fleets that are just starting out. There is a lot to talk […]
2023-05-0520 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 6 | How to FIND LOADS and NEGOTIATE with Brokers | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking Roadmap
So, you want to make money in trucking? Well, you found the episode to help you out!
One of the most important skills to develop in the transportation industry is learning how to find loads. This is especially true for owner-operators and small fleets that are just starting out.
There is a lot to talk about, so let’s get In the Loop with Luke and dive in!
00:00 – Make money in trucking
00:26 – Understanding the Three Types of Freight
04:04 – Why knowing freight types help you negotiate with brokers
05:54 – Four ways...
2023-05-0520 min
Caution: Wide RightFMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program is ChangingThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to expand the number of crash types considered not preventable in the Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP), which would allow carriers to have a broader range of non-preventable accidents leave CSA scores unaffected, according to a Federal Register notice. Join CNS’s Jared Kline and John Irwin […]
2023-04-2118 min
Caution: Wide RightEp002: How Insurance Underwriters Analyze Fleets | Guest: RT SpecialtyYou wanted more Caution: Wide Right — Another Trucking Podcast and we delivered. In this episode, we have RT Specialty coming on and explaining what they look for when writing a trucking insurance plan. Learn hot to fill up your wallet as we fill up your ears. 0:00 | What are Insurance Underwriters? 2:57 | […]
2023-03-2840 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 5 | Managing CASHFLOW | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking RoadmapNo… Cash is NOT KING… Cashflow is king. Cashflow is simply the amount of money coming in versus coming out of the company. It is your inflow and outflow of cash. If you have positive cashflow, this allows you to pay bills, reinvest into the business, and build a safety net for maintenance issues, low […]
2023-03-0716 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 4 | Trucking Insurance BASICS | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking RoadmapIn part 4 of our New Venture Roadmap to successfully start-up your trucking company, we will discuss insurance. Not just what coverages you need, but how you can start building a good safety record to help you keep future rates as low as possible.
2023-03-0210 min
Caution: Wide RightEp001: Birth and Rise of Compliance | Guest: John Irwin | Caution: Wide Right | PodcastI am excited to introduce John Irwin, CEO of CNS… the compliance experts helping trucking companies and professional drivers navigate through all the safety and compliance regulations across US and Canada. We are going to chat about how all of this started, CNS, the growing pains, the people making it happen, and more. If you […]
2023-02-2846 min
Caution: Wide RightIs FMCSA Changing “Safety Measurement System” Good or Bad For You?FMCSA proposes to make seven major changes to Safety Measurement System (SMS). These changes include: Let’s break these down.
2023-02-2314 min
Caution: Wide RightNEW Highway Use TAX on Carriers In ConnecticutConnecticut is implementing a highway use tax similar to NY HUT, KYU, OR, NM. This highway use fee is a monthly filing similar to OR and is in addition to the IFTA requirements. The Highway Use Fee is applicable to calendar months beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The first Highway Use Fee Return […]
2022-12-1607 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 3 | Business, Licensing, and DOT Compliance | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking RoadmapThere are a lot of things you need to actually start your trucking business. So, lets split this into three compliance sections: business compliance, licensing compliance, and DOT regulation compliance.
2022-11-2512 min
Caution: Wide RightPart 2 | 7 Steps Start-up Trucking Roadmap | It’s ALL ABOUT Pre-Startup PlanningWelcome to Part 2 of our 7 Steps Start-up Trucking Roadmap! The choices you make from this point forward greatly impact your startup cashflow, growth timeline, and large future payment dates. A solid business plan will list expenses and revenue expected in your new company. Expenses can be up to $20,000/month as a startup. This […]
2022-11-0810 minCaution: Wide RightPart One | 7 Steps Roadmap to Success | 1. What Lifestyle Do You Want?We are kicking off the 7 steps roadmap to success series with our very own Luke Kibby! He’ll loop you in with all the details of what it takes to start, and run a new trucking company! If you’ve got the vision to start a trucking company, now is the time to make that vision […]
2022-11-0304 min
Caution: Wide RightPart One | 7 Steps Roadmap to Success | 1. What Lifestyle Do You Want?We are kicking off the 7 steps roadmap to success series with our very own Luke Kibby! He’ll loop you in with all the details of what it takes to start, and run a new trucking company! If you’ve got the vision to start a trucking company, now is the time to make that vision […]
2022-11-0304 minCaution: Wide RightPart One | 7 Steps Roadmap to Success | 1. What Lifestyle Do You Want?We are kicking off the 7 steps roadmap to success series with our very own Luke Kibby! He’ll loop you in with all the details of what it takes to start, and run a new trucking company! If you’ve got the vision to start a trucking company, now is the time to make that vision […]
2022-11-0304 min
Caution: Wide RightPart One | 7 Steps Roadmap to Success | 1. What Lifestyle Do You Want?
We are kicking off the 7 steps roadmap to success series with our very own Luke Kibby! He’ll loop you in with all the details of what it takes to start, and run a new trucking company!
If you’ve got the vision to start a trucking company, now is the time to make that vision reality. If you manage your new business the right way, you can see $100,000 plus in profit per year as a single owner-operator.
With CNS by your side, this roadmap to success will help you prevent the many headaches new truc...
2022-11-0304 min
Caution: Wide Right8 Steps Your Trucking Company SHOULD Take Before A RecessionWith talks about a recession coming CNS knows trucking companies need to be ready. We have 8 simple but easily overlooked steps for you to follow so you can keep some extra cash in your wallet!
2022-10-1907 min
Caution: Wide RightInterview: What CDL Students Need To Know Before TrainingYou ever wondered what it would be like to be a trucker? What do you need to know before getting your CDL or expect at a CDL school? We chat with Jolyn Graham, CDL Trainer and VP of Operations at CNS Driver Training Center.
2022-10-1212 min
Caution: Wide RightWhat Are Electronic IDs Proposed by FMCSA and How Does It Relate To Level 8 Inspections?FMCSA is considering a rulemaking to require all CMVs operating in interstate commerce to have an electronic ID system capable of wirelessly communicating a unique ID number when queried by a Federal or State motor carrier safety enforcement personnel with a goal “to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the roadside inspection program by more […]
2022-10-1103 min
Caution: Wide RightSafety Story SUCK? Fix Your Insurance CAB ReportBoth underwriters and FMCSA have ways to find and measure risky drivers. For FMCSA, they use a tool called SAFER that gives a brief snapshot of information that is pulled from various government databases. Since it is only a snapshot, it does not give the best picture of a carrier’s operations and inspection history. This […]
2022-10-1010 min
Caution: Wide RightThree Mysterious Trucker Crashes, Are They Linked?There have been a lot of strange crashes involving truckers lately… and I think I know what is behind it. Proof? Well, there isn’t proof, but let me tell you a story and you can make up your mind. I have three tales to tell involving crashes across the U.S. in 2022. They might seem […]
2022-10-1009 min
Caution: Wide RightSafety Story SUCK? Fix Your Insurance CAB Report
Both underwriters and FMCSA have ways to find and measure risky drivers. For FMCSA, they use a tool called SAFER that gives a brief snapshot of information that is pulled from various government databases. Since it is only a snapshot, it does not give the best picture of a carrier’s operations and inspection history. This is why underwriters are moving away from SAFER and towards another tool, called CAB. So, what is CAB? Well, let’s get In the Loop with Luke, and find out.
2022-10-1010 min
Caution: Wide RightSafety Story SUCK? Fix Your Insurance CAB Report
Both underwriters and FMCSA have ways to find and measure risky drivers. For FMCSA, they use a tool called SAFER that gives a brief snapshot of information that is pulled from various government databases. Since it is only a snapshot, it does not give the best picture of a carrier’s operations and inspection history. This is why underwriters are moving away from SAFER and towards another tool, called CAB. So, what is CAB? Well, let’s get In the Loop with Luke, and find out.
2022-10-1010 min
The Racer X Podcast NetworkMoto Markting Podcast #90: My Pitboard's Kibby PollakLuke Nesler is joined by Kibby Pollak of My Pitboard to talk about the invention of a product that was totally new to the motocross market and how he has worked to grow the awareness and understanding of his revolutionary tool. Get more moto business talk at www.thebusinessofmoto.com. Follow Luke Nesler on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukenesler www.instagram.com/impakt_results Visit Impakt Results Online: www.thinkimpakt.com.
2021-09-1032 min