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Featured Archives | PodWheels‘Rhode Warriors’ Chris Maxwell And Al D’Angelo Celebrate Joe Hicks In TDC Look Back
In the days prior to winning what would be his 7th career Rhode Island State TDC Grand Championship, Joe Hicks of XPO was being honored on the floor of the Rhode Island State House. Joe heard a proclamation from the Rhode Island Speaker of the House being read to commemorate his National Championship victory in 4-Axle at NTDC 2024.
Alongside Joe at the State Capitol that day was his XPO Service Center Manager Al D’Angelo, who also serves as the Chairman of the Rhode Island Trucking Association. Joining Joe and Al for the ceremony was Ch...2025-07-1028 minLiner Notes‘Rhode Warriors’ Chris Maxwell And Al D’Angelo Celebrate Joe Hicks In TDC Look Back
In the days prior to winning what would be his 7th career Rhode Island State TDC Grand Championship, Joe Hicks of XPO was being honored on the floor of the Rhode Island State House. Joe heard a proclamation from the Rhode Island Speaker of the House being read to commemorate his National Championship victory in 4-Axle at NTDC 2024.
Alongside Joe at the State Capitol that day was his XPO Service Center Manager Al D’Angelo, who also serves as the Chairman of the Rhode Island Trucking Association. Joining Joe and Al for the ceremony was Ch...2025-07-1028 min
National Truck Driving Championships‘Rhode Warriors’ Chris Maxwell And Al D’Angelo Celebrate Joe Hicks In TDC Look Back
In the days prior to winning what would be his 7th career Rhode Island State TDC Grand Championship, Joe Hicks of XPO was being honored on the floor of the Rhode Island State House. Joe heard a proclamation from the Rhode Island Speaker of the House being read to commemorate his National Championship victory in 4-Axle at NTDC 2024.
Alongside Joe at the State Capitol that day was his XPO Service Center Manager Al D’Angelo, who also serves as the Chairman of the Rhode Island Trucking Association. Joining Joe and Al for the ceremony was Ch...2025-07-1028 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheels‘Rhode Warriors’ Chris Maxwell And Al D’Angelo Celebrate Joe Hicks In TDC Look Back
In the days prior to winning what would be his 7th career Rhode Island State TDC Grand Championship, Joe Hicks of XPO was being honored on the floor of the Rhode Island State House. Joe heard a proclamation from the Rhode Island Speaker of the House being read to commemorate his National Championship victory in 4-Axle at NTDC 2024.
Alongside Joe at the State Capitol that day was his XPO Service Center Manager Al D’Angelo, who also serves as the Chairman of the Rhode Island Trucking Association. Joining Joe and Al for the ceremony was Ch...2025-07-1028 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsProviding Essential Insights For Surviving FMCSA Audits
Would your trucking company be prepared if the Federal Motor Carrier Administration notified you that FMCSA would be conducting an audit of your operation? In this episode of the podcast, Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team offer a collection of helpful insights on preparing for and surviving an audit by FMCSA. Reliance Partners Chief Revenue Officer Thom Albrecht serves as the host and moderator of a conversation that allows both Mark and Daniel to call upon their experience as commercial vehicle enforcement officers before they each joined the Reliance Team.
2025-07-0946 minLiner NotesProviding Essential Insights For Surviving FMCSA Audits
Would your trucking company be prepared if the Federal Motor Carrier Administration notified you that FMCSA would be conducting an audit of your operation? In this episode of the podcast, Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team offer a collection of helpful insights on preparing for and surviving an audit by FMCSA. Reliance Partners Chief Revenue Officer Thom Albrecht serves as the host and moderator of a conversation that allows both Mark and Daniel to call upon their experience as commercial vehicle enforcement officers before they each joined the Reliance Team.
2025-07-0946 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsCertain Recognition: TTA TDC Awards Banquet Crowns Champs & Honors Driver of the YearFor this episode of the series, PodWheels went on the road to attend the Tennessee State TDC Awards Banquet that was held on the first Saturday in May, following the two-day competition. Hosted by the Tennessee Trucking Association, the State TDC Banquet not only honors all the competitors seeking to be a part of NTDC […]
The post Certain Recognition: TTA TDC Awards Banquet Crowns Champs & Honors Driver of the Year appeared first on PodWheels.2025-06-1827 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsTaking Stock Of The Journey So Far On The Road To MinneapolisJust before the State Trucking Driving Championships got rolling again on May 31, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson sat down with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero to dedicate an episode of the podcast to looking back at the state TDCs that are already in the books on the Road To Minneapolis. Recorded on May […]
The post Taking Stock Of The Journey So Far On The Road To Minneapolis appeared first on PodWheels.2025-06-0237 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsFun, Fundraising & TDC Practice Runs: Looking Back At Safety Drive For A Cure EventFor this episode of the Official Podcast of NTDC 2025, we will be rewinding the clock back to Saturday, March 23rd, when PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson made an onsite visit to the 14th Annual Safety Drive For A Cure, which took place in Atlanta. Led by America’s Road Team Captain and TA Citizen Driver […]
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Destinations From PodWheelsSpotlighting Eugene Mulero’s Teaching Work With Students At George Mason University
In this episode of our Destinations Podcast Series, we will be spotlighting Eugene Mulero, a Senior Reporter from Transport Topics, who you can also hear on the National Truck Driving Championships Podcast from PodWheels. As you will hear through this episode, Eugene is also a part of the faculty at George Mason University. On February 24, Eugene was a featured guest on the Dave Nemo Radio Show, which is broadcast nationally on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio. As part of his interview with Eugene, veteran broadcaster Dave Nemo took some time to place a spotlight on Eugene’s work with...2025-03-0317 minDestinations From PodWheelsHonoring Music Legend Dickey Betts By Revisiting 1983 Interview
This episode of Destinations is being shared by PodWheels to pay tribute to Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. It’s been almost six months since Betts’ passing at the age of 80 in mid-April. Earlier this year, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson revisited his personal archives and the 1983 interview he had set up with Betts and Chuck Leavell, the one-time keyboard player for the Allman Brothers who has also been a part of the Rolling Stone for 42 years and counting. Thompson was in Minnesota at the time of Betts’ passing and he was able to connec...2024-10-0756 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC Competitors Hit The Driving Course: An Inside LookAs the competitors from five of the driving classifications hit the driving course, our podcast team of PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson and Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero worked to take our listeners inside the happenings at NTDC 2024. Eugene caught up with two-time Grand Champion Roland Bolduc, and Greg sat down with Ben […]
The post NTDC Competitors Hit The Driving Course: An Inside Look appeared first on PodWheels.2024-08-2433 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsDay One of NTDC 2024: Going Behind The Scenes In IndianapolisAs we hit the ground in Indianapolis for the NTDC 2024, our podcast was on hand for the orientation and welcome for this year’s field of competitors. In this episode of the podcast, Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero and PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson take you behind the scenes of Day One. You will […]
The post Day One of NTDC 2024: Going Behind The Scenes In Indianapolis appeared first on PodWheels.2024-08-2221 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsDestination Indy: Road To NTDC 2024 Begins With State CompetitionsPodWheels Powered By RadioNemo is thrilled to once again rev up our podcast series dedicated to the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. We plan to have at least one episode per month leading up to NTDC 2024 this August in Indianapolis. Eugene Mulero, Senior Reporter for Transport Topics, will join us […]
The post Destination Indy: Road To NTDC 2024 Begins With State Competitions appeared first on PodWheels.2024-03-2541 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsFinal NTDC 2023 Rewind: Observations From Eugene Mulero of Transport TopicsAs we bring our coverage of NTDC 2023 to a conclusion, we asked Eugene Mulero to give us his final thoughts on this year’s national championships. A Senior Reporter with Transport Topics, Eugene is also the co-author of a book covering the 86-year history of the NTDC. In this episode, Eugene takes us inside Gragg […]
The post Final NTDC 2023 Rewind: Observations From Eugene Mulero of Transport Topics appeared first on PodWheels.2023-10-0523 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC 2023 Rewind Part 2: Celebrating Professional ExcellenceIn the second segment of our three-part series with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero, we discuss the incredible accomplishments and dedication to professional excellence by the competitors who were a part of the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. With this episode, we place a particular focus on Ina Daly, who […]
The post NTDC 2023 Rewind Part 2: Celebrating Professional Excellence appeared first on PodWheels.2023-10-0214 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC 2023 Rewind Part 1: Looking Back With Eugene MuleroEugene Mulero, Senior Reporter for Transport Topics, joins us for Part 1 of our NTDC Rewind as we look back on the memorable moments and performances during the 2023 National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. In this episode, we spend some time discussing Tony Spero, a two-time national champion from Connecticut who […]
The post NTDC 2023 Rewind Part 1: Looking Back With Eugene Mulero appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-2614 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsInstant Flashback: Championship Saturday Remains MemorableAs we round the corner toward the final episodes of our NTDC 2023 Series, we wanted to provide our listeners with an episode that takes you inside Championship Saturday, which includes the traditional Walk Of Champions. In this segment, you’ll hear from some of the participants as they prepared for the start of the event’s […]
The post Instant Flashback: Championship Saturday Remains Memorable appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-1920 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsPride of Connecticut: Bolduc & Spero Reflect On NTDC RunRoland Bolduc and Tony Spero have become living legends with their repeated appearances in the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. Both these veteran professional drivers have collected a truckload of state championships en route to each winning multiple national titles over their careers. Roland is a two-time winner of the National […]
The post Pride of Connecticut: Bolduc & Spero Reflect On NTDC Run appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-1618 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC Grand Champion Gragg Wilson Model of PerseverancePrior to NTDC 2023, Gragg Wilson, a veteran driver from UPS, had made 13 trips to the National Championships as a state champion from Nevada. But, in all those runs to the NTDC, Gragg had never made it beyond the preliminary round of the national competition. NTDC 2023 became a memorable breakout year for Gragg. […]
The post NTDC Grand Champion Gragg Wilson Model of Perseverance appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-1513 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsFamily Remains Key To Barry Kraemer’s Trucking SuccessBarry Kraemer knows that all the miles he covers each week as a a professional driver would be much tougher to navigate without the support of his family. Winning his first National Championship this year at NTDC 2023, Barry was thrilled to be able to celebrate his achievement with his family members who made the […]
The post Family Remains Key To Barry Kraemer’s Trucking Success appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-1314 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsLisa Steed Appreciates Opportunities Delivered By TruckingLisa Steed has a unique perspective when it comes to the road and the opportunities that you can find behind the wheel. After spending a decade as a State Trooper in Utah, Lisa took her career in a new direction when she discovered an opportunity to start a Step Van business where she and her […]
The post Lisa Steed Appreciates Opportunities Delivered By Trucking appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-1213 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsIna Daly Defines Professional Excellence With Her Career In TruckingIna Daly is a true pioneer in the trucking industry, hitting the road over 40 years ago at a time when few women were behind the wheel. Ina excelled in her job, striving for the highest levels of professional excellence as she compiled decade-upon-decade of safe driving. Ina has become a fixture at the Arizona […]
The post Ina Daly Defines Professional Excellence With Her Career In Trucking appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-1116 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsMike Barnes Admires Champs, Now Focused On NTDC 2024Mike Barnes is a 34-year veteran professional driver who has been competing through the state of Arkansas to reach the NTDCs for the past few years. Following a third-place finish in his classification this year at the Arkansas Truck Driving Championships, Mike decided to make the trip to NTDC 2023 as spectator and he brought […]
The post Mike Barnes Admires Champs, Now Focused On NTDC 2024 appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-0909 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsMaine Connection: Ron Round & Ken Duncan Love Competition and the Ability To Serve The IndustryRon Round and Ken Duncan have made multiple trips to the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships, earning State Championships in their respective classifications in the state of Maine. For NTDC 2023, Ron and Ken returned to the national stage in Columbus having joined the newest class of Captains for America’s Road […]
The post Maine Connection: Ron Round & Ken Duncan Love Competition and the Ability To Serve The Industry appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-0621 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsHandshakes With State Champs Priceless Moment For Kevin Burch2023 marks 50 years in the trucking industry for Kevin Burch, and one the highlights of this golden anniversary year for Kevin happened at NTDC 2023. On the final day of the competition, Kevin part of the ATA’s dignitary group that shook the hands of the 419 state champions as they were announced on stage. […]
The post Handshakes With State Champs Priceless Moment For Kevin Burch appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-0511 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsWalmart’s Antoine Sadler & Rickey Oliver Working To Make a DifferenceLast year, Antoine Sadler posted the high score on the NTDC 2022 driving course with a 220. At NTDC 2023, Antoine focused his dedication to excellence to champion the important work of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Antoine, who is a member of the Board of Directors with TAT, served as an information resource at the […]
The post Walmart’s Antoine Sadler & Rickey Oliver Working To Make a Difference appeared first on PodWheels.2023-09-0112 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsIowa Grand Champ Mindy Rathjens Savored Her First Trip To The NTDCMindy Rathjens had worked hard through the years to break through the highly competitive field in her home state of Iowa, always seeking to reach the National Championships. In 2023, Mindy not only won the state championship in her classification, but she also claimed the title of Grand Champion for Iowa. In this episode, Mindy […]
The post Iowa Grand Champ Mindy Rathjens Savored Her First Trip To The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-3110 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsDan Van Alstine Looks Back On His Term As ATA ChairmanAs the second day of the driving competition began rolling, ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine sat down with Jimmy Mac. Dan, who is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Ruan Transportation Management Systems, will be concluding his one-year term as ATA Chairman in October. While celebrating the accomplishments and driving excellence of all the […]
The post Dan Van Alstine Looks Back On His Term As ATA Chairman appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-2209 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRick Cates Looks Back at His 51 Years Of NTDC WorkFor more than 50 years now, Rick Cates has been involved in working on the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Known as the “Senator,” because of this long tenure with the NTDCs, Rick takes some time with Jimmy Mac to look back at his involvement with the national championships over the […]
The post Rick Cates Looks Back at His 51 Years Of NTDC Work appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-2206 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsConnecticut Grand Champion Tony Spero Looks Back At His Long Run At The NTDCsConsidered by his fellow competitors as one of the greats in the history of NTDCs, Tony Spero talks with Jimmy Mac about his upcoming retirement from truck driving and the emotional ride he has experienced on his road back to the NTDCs. While looking back at his time in the industry, Tony also tells Jimmy […]
The post Connecticut Grand Champion Tony Spero Looks Back At His Long Run At The NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1816 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC Rookie Tim Blair Taking The Time To Savor His First Trip To The NationalsAs he looked out over the road course one day before he would be driving on it, Tim Blair, a State Champion from Tennessee, was all smiles. Tim, who first competed at the state level in 2019, tells Greg Thompson from PodWheels about his journey to reach the NTDCs. Tim, who also became a Captain […]
The post NTDC Rookie Tim Blair Taking The Time To Savor His First Trip To The Nationals appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1810 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsDefending NTDC Grand Champ Roland Bolduc Talks About This Year’s Road CourseOn the day before he would get behind wheel at NTDC 2023, defending Grand Champion Roland Bolduc talks with Jimmy Mac on what he observed during the competition’s walkthrough of this year’s road course. Roland and Jimmy also touch on other topics related to the week and the journey that all the competitors have made […]
The post Defending NTDC Grand Champ Roland Bolduc Talks About This Year’s Road Course appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1716 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsMeet Richard Gillespie & How He Earned The Title of G-O-A-T at the NTDCsRichard Gillespie is considered by most who know the history of the NTDCs as the G-O-A-T, the Greatest of All Time. From his first NTDC trip in 1965 through 1991, Richard claimed two Grand Championships and he won National Championships in seven different divisions during his long run at the NTDCs. Following his retirement from […]
The post Meet Richard Gillespie & How He Earned The Title of G-O-A-T at the NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1716 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsThe NTDCs Have Become A Family Tradition For ATA President & CEO Chris SpearWhile ATA President & CEO Chris Spear joins Jimmy Mac in the celebration of safety and driving excellence that are seen through the annual NTDC event, Chris also shares how the national championships have become a yearly trip that he has taken with his son, Thomas. During this episode, Jimmy also talks to Chris about […]
The post The NTDCs Have Become A Family Tradition For ATA President & CEO Chris Spear appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1718 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsATA Vice President of Safety Policy Dan Horvath Continues To Draw Inspiration From The NTDCsDan Horvath, Vice President of Safety Policy at ATA, discusses the deep roots that he has established through the years serving as a volunteer at the NTDCs. Dan tells Jimmy Mac how he got involved with the NTDC event, and he also shares how the excellence displayed by the professional drivers who compete annually at […]
The post ATA Vice President of Safety Policy Dan Horvath Continues To Draw Inspiration From The NTDCs appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1707 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsHighlighting The Jobs That ‘Den Mothers ‘ Do At The National ChampionshipsOn the first day of NTDC 2023, we spent some time with Charity Marsh, who serves as the Den Mother for the Step Van Division at the National Championships. A trucking industry veteran who has worked at previous NTDC events, Charity provides insights on not only what a Den Mother does at the championships, but […]
The post Highlighting The Jobs That ‘Den Mothers ‘ Do At The National Championships appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1713 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsMeet Alex Ayala: A Safety Professional Who Carries The Banner In Support of His DriversAlex Ayala started making the trip the National Championships in 1965. On the first day of NTDC 2023, Alex was the first in the line of folks who had lined up to hang banners inside the arena in support of their drivers. While Alex has been retired from as a safety pro with the H-E-B […]
The post Meet Alex Ayala: A Safety Professional Who Carries The Banner In Support of His Drivers appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1609 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC Defending Grand Champion Roland Bolduc Reflects On His Career & Dedication To ExcellenceJimmy Mac catches up with the 2022 Grand Champion Roland Bolduc as he prepares to return to NTDC 2023 to seek his third career Grand Championship. Roland reflects back on his personal history with the event and how sharpening his skills for the competition made him a better professional driver on the road.
The post NTDC Defending Grand Champion Roland Bolduc Reflects On His Career & Dedication To Excellence appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1218 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRobert Fosky Shares Perspective Of Former NTDC Competitor & Current Event Committee MemberJimmy Mac spends some time with Robert Foskey, who began his career behind the wheel and today serves as the Global Health and Safety Manager from UPS. As you’ll hear, Robert is the Second Vice Chairman of the organizing committee for NTDC 2023 and he is also a past competitor in the Truck Driving Championships […]
The post Robert Fosky Shares Perspective Of Former NTDC Competitor & Current Event Committee Member appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-1116 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsEugene Mulero From Transport Topics Shares Why The NTDC Has Become A Must-See EventJimmy Mac chats with Transport Topics Report Eugene Mulero about the National Truck Driving Championships and how Eugene has develop a deep admiration for the event since he first began covering the NTDCs in 2017.
The post Eugene Mulero From Transport Topics Shares Why The NTDC Has Become A Must-See Event appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-0517 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC Chairman Rodney Myers Discusses Importance of National Truck Driving ChampionshipsAs we get set to bring you the stories and take you behind the scenes with podcasts detailing the 2023 Championships, we wanted to take some time to set the stage for the event. In this first episode of our 2023 series, Jimmy Mac talks with Rodney Myers from FedEx Freight, who is the Chairman […]
The post NTDC Chairman Rodney Myers Discusses Importance of National Truck Driving Championships appeared first on PodWheels.2023-08-0417 minDestinations From PodWheelsLong Haul Paul Discusses Legends of the Lost Highway CDIn this Liner Notes edition of our Destinations Series, Long Haul Paul Marhoefer goes in-depth on the making of his newest CD release, Legends of the Lost Highway. Greg Thompson from PodWheels met Long Haul Paul while he was on the road to have an extended conversation about the album and a recording career that […]
The post Long Haul Paul Discusses Legends of the Lost Highway CD appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.2023-05-2315 minDestinationsDestinations: Our Walking Tour of the Chattanooga Whiskey Company
For our first Destinations episode of the Exit Ramp Podcast, we’ll take you to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and we’ll take a walking tour of the Chattanooga Whiskey Company, a craft bourbon distillery that has been in operation for the past decade. Tim Piersant, the Founder and President of Chattanooga Whiskey, will be our guest and our tour guide. We’ll take you inside the distillery and you’ll hear how the company got its start. The tour took place shortly before Chattanooga Whiskey celebrated its 10 anniversary. Today, Chattanooga Whiskey ranks as one of the top tourist attractions in Chattano...2023-05-2242 min
Liner NotesSmokey & The Bandit Turns 45Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, leads the latest edition of the Exit Ramp as we mark the 45th anniversary of the movie release for Smokey & The Bandit. Veteran professional driver and accomplished musician Long Haul Paul, who is also a contributing writer for Overdrive, is Jimmy’s featured guest. Jimmy is also joined on this edition of the Exit Ramp by Greg Thompson, Executive Producer for PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo. As you’ll hear, the iconic film’s anniversary is the starting point for the conversation, which also explores Paul’s creative process for writing music. You’ll a...2023-03-1600 minLiner NotesExploring The Power Of AudioLong Haul Paul and Jimmy Mac return for another thought-provoking ride on the Exit Ramp. Jimmy’s interview with London-based writer and director Julian Simpson on the June 4th edition of Dave Nemo Weekends serves as the primary catalyst for this week’s conversation. Long Haul Paul and Jimmy are joined by Greg Thompson from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo for a discussion that explores the early days of the BBC and the power that audio has to paint mental pictures across various platforms, sparking our imaginations.
2023-03-1600 minLiner NotesRonnie Hammond ’83 RewindWe invite you to join us for a trip back into our pre-podcast archives for an interview that was conducted in 1983 with Ronnie Hammond, who is best known as the lead singer for the Atlanta Rhythm Section. You’ll hear the story of how PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo Executive Producer Greg Thompson collaborated with a group of friends at St. Cloud State University to line up the interview with Hammond, who was appearing at a club in Central Minnesota. The gig and interview happened at the beginning of Hammond’s brief time as a solo artist, shortly after leaving the...2023-03-1615 minDestinations From PodWheelsCelebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship VictoryTo mark the six-month anniversary since we launched the PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo platform, we are taking an exit ramp that will roll us back to mid-August when we were onsite at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Roland Bolduc earned his second career Grand Champion title at NTDC 2022. As […]
The post Celebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship Victory appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.2022-10-2131 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsCelebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship VictoryTo mark the six-month anniversary since we launched the PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo platform, we are taking an exit ramp that will roll us back to mid-August when we were onsite at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Roland Bolduc earned his second career Grand Champion title at NTDC 2022. As […]
The post Celebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship Victory appeared first on PodWheels.2022-10-2131 minDestinationsCelebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship Victory
To mark the six-month anniversary since we launched the PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo platform, we are taking an exit ramp that will roll us back to mid-August when we were onsite at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Roland Bolduc earned his second career Grand Champion title at NTDC 2022. As we look forward to an exciting road ahead for PodWheels, we spent some time with Roland, who we asked to look back at his dedication to excellence and the road that brought him to the NTDC podium with the Grand Champion’s trophy in his hands....2022-10-2131 min
NTDC | PodWheelsCelebrating Roland Bolduc’s Grand Championship Victory
To mark the six-month anniversary since we launched the PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo platform, we are taking an exit ramp that will roll us back to mid-August when we were onsite at the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships. Roland Bolduc earned his second career Grand Champion title at NTDC 2022. As we look forward to an exciting road ahead for PodWheels, we spent some time with Roland, who we asked to look back at his dedication to excellence and the road that brought him to the NTDC podium with the Grand Champion’s trophy in his hands.2022-10-2131 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsATA’s Elisabeth Barna Reflects On Memorable NTDC 2022In our first post-event episode for this podcast series covering the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships, Elisabeth Barna from the American Trucking Associations takes some time with us to look back at a very memorable NTDC 2022. Elisabeth, who is the Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs and Senior Advisor to […]
The post ATA’s Elisabeth Barna Reflects On Memorable NTDC 2022 appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-2623 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsSpecial Feature: Taking You Inside The NTDC Road CourseOn the first day of the competition, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson had the opportunity to spend some time at NTDC 2022 with four captains from America’s Road Team. While Captain Rhonda Hartman provided Greg with a view of the road course problems the competitors encounter during a ride-along in a truck on the media […]
The post Special Feature: Taking You Inside The NTDC Road Course appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1924 minNTDC | PodWheelsSpecial Feature: Taking You Inside The NTDC Road Course
On the first day of the competition, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson had the opportunity to spend some time at NTDC 2022 with four captains from America’s Road Team. While Captain Rhonda Hartman provided Greg with a view of the road course problems the competitors encounter during a ride-along in a truck on the media course, Captain Wayne Crowder, who is the 2004 NTDC Grand Champion, took us for a guided tour of the actual road course from a golf cart. The combination of the two ride-alongs will help put listeners in the driver’s seat at the NTDC.
2022-08-1924 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRuan’s Dan Van Alstine Preparing For His Term As ATA ChairmanDan Van Alstine, the current Vice Chairman of the American Trucking Associations, talked with Greg Thompson on the day of his eight-year-anniversary as President of Ruan. Dan, who will become the Chairman of ATA in October, shares his thoughts on just why this year’s NTDC event is so important and poignant. He also discusses how […]
The post Ruan’s Dan Van Alstine Preparing For His Term As ATA Chairman appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1915 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsAntoine Sadler Shines As A Rookie At NTDC 2022In this episode, you’ll meet Antoine Sadler who never really expected to be at NTDC 2022 when he responded to a request from his team at Wal-Mart to enter the North Carolina State Championship. Antoine took a no-pressure approach when he went to state, and he claimed the championship. Greg Thompson talked to Antoine about […]
The post Antoine Sadler Shines As A Rookie At NTDC 2022 appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1915 minNTDC | PodWheelsJimmy Mac Reflects On Trip To NTDC 2022
Shortly after finishing up two days of onsite broadcasting the Dave Nemo Show from NTDC 2022 in Indianapolis, Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, sat down with Greg Thompson of PodWheels to get Jimmy’s immediate impressions of his first-ever trip to the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. While he touched on several different highlights that stood out for him, NTDC 2022, Jimmy observed that, whether it was with a driver competing in the event, a volunteer, a fleet owner or an official, this championship event from the ATA, featured a common threads of camaraderie, sa...2022-08-1909 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsJimmy Mac Reflects On Trip To NTDC 2022Shortly after finishing up two days of onsite broadcasting the Dave Nemo Show from NTDC 2022 in Indianapolis, Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, sat down with Greg Thompson of PodWheels to get Jimmy’s immediate impressions of his first-ever trip to the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. While he […]
The post Jimmy Mac Reflects On Trip To NTDC 2022 appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1909 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsTrucking Is A Family Tradition For Dion SaizDion Saiz from FedEx Express joins Jimmy Mac to discuss what it’s like to represent FedEx as a Road Team Captain for the ATA. Dion got his start 26 years ago following in his father’s footsteps. His now-retired dad was a Road Captain, as well. The two were the first father-and-son duo to compete in […]
The post Trucking Is A Family Tradition For Dion Saiz appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1809 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsCatching Up With Retired Road Team Captain Greg NauertzWhat does a truck driver do upon retiring? If you are Greg Nauertz, an America’s Road Team Captain, you hop in an RV with wife Caroljane and you zip around the country visiting family, attending class reunions and simply enjoy life on the road. Jimmy Mac gets the 411 from Greg on life as a […]
The post Catching Up With Retired Road Team Captain Greg Nauertz appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1808 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsIMTA’s Gary Langston Talks Indiana, Trucking & The NTDCGary Langston, President and CEO of the Indiana Motor Truck Association, tells Jimmy Mac about how important trucking and the interstate system is to the state of Indiana. Indiana specializes in moving stuff on wheels, but, as Gary shares with Jimmy, the trucking industry is about the drivers.
The post IMTA’s Gary Langston Talks Indiana, Trucking & The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1809 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsATA President & CEO Chris Spear On Return Of The NTDCATA President and CEO Chris Spear joins Jimmy Mac to take a look at why Indianapolis, with the numerous highways that criss-cross through it, but also the plethora of activities going each day, was an ideal choice to host the NTDC event. Chris takes this opportunity to recall the amazing work by the men and […]
The post ATA President & CEO Chris Spear On Return Of The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1808 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRalph Garcia, 42 years On The Road & 22 Trips To NTDCIn this podcast, we hear from one of the most experienced professional drivers who earned the honor of making the trip to the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Championships. With 42 years behind the wheel and now 22 visits to the NTDC in his career driving log, ABF’s Ralph Garcia talks with Jimmy […]
The post Ralph Garcia, 42 years On The Road & 22 Trips To NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1809 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsSteve Fields Values All That NTDC Has To OfferBeyond the opportunity to compete for national title honors, there are a number of reasons that make the NTDC an event that calls to drivers across the country every year. And while numerous drivers will note the camaraderie, family, community and focus on safety, veteran driver Steve Fields tells Jimmy Mac that he also comes […]
The post Steve Fields Values All That NTDC Has To Offer appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1807 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsAlphonso Lewis Grateful for Return Of NTDC EventJimmy Mac gets an opportunity to catch up with Alphonso Lewis, a veteran driver for Yellow with 30 years of experience. As Jimmy notes, Alphonso has been involved with Wreaths Across America for a number of years. An NTDC Grand Champion in 2007, Alphonso has been to the national championships 10 times. As he tells […]
The post Alphonso Lewis Grateful for Return Of NTDC Event appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1807 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC Voice Tina Peterson Always Drawn To Trucking IndustryAmerica’s Road Team Captain Tina Peterson is enjoying the honor of serving as a course announcer at NTDC 2022. In this chat with Jimmy Mac, Tina shares how she discovered the trucking industry at the age of seven while growing up in Wyoming. As a Road Team Captain these days, Tina understands the importance of […]
The post NTDC Voice Tina Peterson Always Drawn To Trucking Industry appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1810 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsThe Brownawells Make NTDC A Family EventJimmy Mac is joined by John Brownawell from Yellow Freight Systems, his fiance Cindy Spinella and their son, Raylan. John tells Jimmy that the NTDC weekend is filled with camaraderie and family fun, but it is also one of stress and nervousness because all 50 competitors are champions. It’s the same for Cindy, who tells […]
The post The Brownawells Make NTDC A Family Event appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1712 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsSix-Time State Champ Steve Smalley Reflects On NTDCIn this episode, Jimmy Mac visits with industry veteran Steve Smalley, who is volunteering at NTDC 2020. This year, Steve, who has been to many NTDCs over the years as a competitor, is working as an equipment handler at the event. Steve is part of the team making sure that all of the trucks and […]
The post Six-Time State Champ Steve Smalley Reflects On NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1707 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsApril Coolidge & How NTDC Helps To Grow The IndustryIn her visit with Jimmy Mac, America’s Road Team Captain April Coolidge talks about the career path that brought her to trucking. April is a North Carolina-based professional driver for Walmart who is volunteering at NTDC. Prior to trucking, April was a real estate broker and when the market collapsed she followed her father’s footsteps […]
The post April Coolidge & How NTDC Helps To Grow The Industry appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1707 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRoad Team’s Rhonda Hartman On Her First Visit To NTDCIn this podcast, Jimmy Mac spends some time chatting with Rhonda Hartman. She is a 40-year veteran of the trucking industry, and she is also a Captain on America’s Road Team. Rhonda is an Iowa-based professional driver for Old Dominion Freight Line and she is part of ATA’s volunteer group at NTDC 2022. As you’ll […]
The post Road Team’s Rhonda Hartman On Her First Visit To NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1710 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsScotty Davis Brings Wealth Of Experience To His Work At NTDCScotty Davis is a well-respected veteran of the trucking industry and he is no stranger to the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. Scotty is in charge of the equipment and maintenance at NTDC 2022. In this edition of the podcast, Scotty joins Jimmy Mac to talk about his role at the […]
The post Scotty Davis Brings Wealth Of Experience To His Work At NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1708 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRed Classic’s Jason Wing Discusses His NTDC Leadership RoleJason Wing is the Vice President of Safety and Transportation Operations at Red Classic and he is Chairman of the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships for 2022. Jason shares with Jimmy Mac what he is looking for in a company before he agrees to work for them. Safety, camaraderie and community […]
The post Red Classic’s Jason Wing Discusses His NTDC Leadership Role appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1709 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsPast NTDC Chairman Patti Gillette On The Road To The NTDCPatti Gillette is a veteran of the NTDC and she talks to Jimmy Mac about the road all the competitors take to be a part of the national championships. Patti is a past NTDC Chairman, and is currently NTDC Vice Chairman and Vice President and COO of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association. Patti has been […]
The post Past NTDC Chairman Patti Gillette On The Road To The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1712 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsPast Champion Tony Spero Discusses The Value of PracticeTony Spero, the 2006 NTDC Grand Champion and a driver with ABF Freight out of Connecticut, talks about what it takes to continue to compete at the NTDC. This year, Tony is competing in the Tanker Division in the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. Tony shares with Jimmy Mac not only […]
The post Past Champion Tony Spero Discusses The Value of Practice appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1706 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsNTDC’s Safety Example Valued By Yellow CEO Darren HawkinsDarren Hawkins, CEO of Yellow and Vice Chairman of ATA, talks about having 13 Yellow drivers in Indianapolis at the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. He tells Jimmy Mac, host of Dave Nemo Weekends, why the competition’s emphasis on safety is so important and why it is the reason he encourages […]
The post NTDC’s Safety Example Valued By Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1709 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsFather & Son: Byron & Bob Bramwell Deliver Smiles At NTDC 2022Byron and Bob Bramwell are a father and son who have made trucking a family tradition. At NTDC 2022, they are giving back to the industry by serving as volunteers at the event. During their visit with Jimmy Mac, we are reminded that the NTDCs place a focus on the top professionals behind the wheel […]
The post Father & Son: Byron & Bob Bramwell Deliver Smiles At NTDC 2022 appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1710 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsVeteran Driver Ina Daly Shares Her Experiences At NTDCIna Daly is another veteran at this year’s National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships in Indianapolis. During his conversation with Ina, Jimmy Mac takes Ina back to her experience during her first year at the competition. Looking back, Ina tells Jimmy about being a 26-year-old rookie who didn’t know there would be […]
The post Veteran Driver Ina Daly Shares Her Experiences At NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1707 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsPast Grand Champion Wayne Crowder Takes Us Inside The NTDCWayne Crowder, a FedEx Freight driver from Kentucky, talks to Jimmy Mac about what it takes to win at the nationals. Wayne is an America’s Road Team Captain who has claimed three national championships during his days as an NTDC competitor. Wayne is also the only rookie to ever earn the title of Grand Champion […]
The post Past Grand Champion Wayne Crowder Takes Us Inside The NTDC appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1709 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsMeet Gina Jones, America’s Road Team Captain & Woman In MotionGina Jones, an America’s Road Team Captain tells Jimmy Mac, host of Dave Nemo Weekends, what it’s like becoming a track driver a little later in life and what it is like driving with her husband. Spoiler alert, giving each other space is one of the keys. Gina also tells Jimmy that driving a two-wheeled […]
The post Meet Gina Jones, America’s Road Team Captain & Woman In Motion appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1708 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsThe Long Road Back & Return Of The ChampionshipsOn the opening day of the National Truck Driving & National Step Van Driving Championships, we got a look at the road course that will put the driving skills of the competitors to the test. We also got a chance to talk to Jason Wing of Red Classic and Rodney Myers of FedEx Freight. Jason […]
The post The Long Road Back & Return Of The Championships appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1607 minNTDC | PodWheelsPreview: NTDC 2022, ATA’s Super Bowl Of Safety Aug. 16-19
The National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships will be taking place in Indianapolis August 16-19. The Dave Nemo Show and PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo will be onsite at NTDC 2022. As we prepare for the event that NTDC host the American Trucking Associations calls the Super Bowl of Safety, PodWheels put together a preview of our coverage coming to you from the national championships. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, and Greg Thompson, executive producer at PodWheels, look ahead to NTDC 2022. During this podcast, we’ll share a portion of Greg’s NTDC 2019 interview with Scot...2022-08-1412 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsPreview: NTDC 2022, ATA’s Super Bowl Of Safety Aug. 16-19The National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships will be taking place in Indianapolis August 16-19. The Dave Nemo Show and PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo will be onsite at NTDC 2022. As we prepare for the event that NTDC host the American Trucking Associations calls the Super Bowl of Safety, PodWheels put together […]
The post Preview: NTDC 2022, ATA’s Super Bowl Of Safety Aug. 16-19 appeared first on PodWheels.2022-08-1412 minDestinationsSharing Memories Of Our DadsOn this Father’s Day Weekend, we’ll be taking the Exit Ramp to feature some lasting memories and impactful moments that celebrate fathers from three sons – Jimmy Mac, Long Haul Paul and Greg Thompson. This episode also has a special treat, a live recording of Long Haul Paul’s song about his Dad, entitled Good, Strong, Quiet Man.
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2022-06-1932 minDestinationsVacations: Value of Getting AwayHow are you planning on spending your Summer? While it can be challenging to find the ideal time to take an extended breather from the road, there is real value to taking advantage of the opportunities to get away from our weekly routines within the industry to recharge our personal batteries. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, your Weekend 34, inspired the subject for this edition of the Exit Ramp with his shows this weekend, discussing summer vacations and the importance of making the time to find ways to enjoy our lives outside of work.
The...2022-06-1229 minDestinations From PodWheelsExploring The Power Of AudioLong Haul Paul and Jimmy Mac return for another thought-provoking ride on the Exit Ramp. Jimmy’s interview with London-based writer and director Julian Simpson on the June 4th edition of Dave Nemo Weekends serves as the primary catalyst for this week’s conversation. Long Haul Paul and Jimmy are joined by Greg Thompson from PodWheels Powered […]
The post Exploring The Power Of Audio appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.2022-06-0426 minDestinationsExploring The Power Of AudioLong Haul Paul and Jimmy Mac return for another thought-provoking ride on the Exit Ramp. Jimmy’s interview with London-based writer and director Julian Simpson on the June 4th edition of Dave Nemo Weekends serves as the primary catalyst for this week’s conversation. Long Haul Paul and Jimmy are joined by Greg Thompson from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo for a discussion that explores the early days of the BBC and the power that audio has to paint mental pictures across various platforms, sparking our imaginations.
The post Exploring The Power Of Audio appeared first on PodWheels Powe...2022-06-0426 minDestinationsSmokey & The Bandit Turns 45Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, leads the latest edition of the Exit Ramp as we mark the 45th anniversary of the movie release for Smokey & The Bandit. Veteran professional driver and accomplished musician Long Haul Paul, who is also a contributing writer for Overdrive, is Jimmy’s featured guest. Jimmy is also joined on this edition of the Exit Ramp by Greg Thompson, Executive Producer for PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo. As you’ll hear, the iconic film’s anniversary is the starting point for the conversation, which also explores Paul’s creative process for writing music. You’ll a...2022-05-2837 min
Highway To HealthStrengthening Your ImmunityWith the first episode of the series on PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo, Highway To Health Podcast host Nicole Dreiske interviews Dr. Jeffrey Rediger to discuss the topic of strengthening the body’s immune system. As you’ll hear, Dr. Rediger is an expert and a best-selling author on the subject, taking 15 years of research and writing his book, Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life. Dr. Rediger, whose brother, David, is a professional truck driver, shares a number of approaches for staying healthy at a time when COVID is still a reality. The Highway To Health Podcast is spon...2022-05-2519 minDestinationsHow JCS Delivers For Wounded VeteransIn this edition of the Exit Ramp, you’ll hear our interview with Matt Cutler, the founder of the Joshua Chamberlain Society. JCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans and families of deceased veterans feel the support and appreciation of their community for life. Matt will be telling us more about the work of JCS and the special focus that the organization provides when it comes to assisting veterans and the families of veterans. You’ll also hear about the connection JCS feels with the trucking industry, and Matt highlights the organization’s annual Price of Freedo...2022-04-1517 minDestinationsMerle Haggard’s Connection To TruckingIn our debut episode of the Exit Ramp from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo, we learn about the strong connection that Country Music legend Merle Haggard developed with professional drivers and the trucking industry. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, talks with Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of PodWheels, about the brief performance that Merle Haggard and his band gave at the 1998 U.S. Xpress company picnic. You’ll hear Greg tell Jimmy the story behind how Merle was a guest at the picnic and why he and his band decided to play a five-song set for a gr...2022-04-0915 minDestinations From PodWheelsMerle Haggard’s Connection To TruckingIn our debut episode of the Exit Ramp from PodWheels Powered By RadioNemo, we learn about the strong connection that Country Music legend Merle Haggard developed with professional drivers and the trucking industry. Jimmy Mac, the host of Dave Nemo Weekends, talks with Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of PodWheels, about the brief performance that […]
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SCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoSCF’s MATS 2022 Preview: Looking Forward To Seeing Everyone Again
The SCF Highway To Hope Podcast kicks off our third season as we enter the final countdown prior to the return of the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 24-26. Highway To Hope Podcast host Shannon Currier, who is also the Director of Philanthropy and Development for SCF, previews the plans and activities that SCF has in place for the 50th anniversary edition of MATS. Shannon will be joined on this edition of the podcast by SCF Health & Wellness Manager Julie Dillion and by Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of PodWheels. In addition to discussing the health and wellness activities...2022-03-1828 minSCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoMeet The Driver Ambassadors For SCF’s Driven To Be Healthy, Going The Distance Challenge
This edition of the Highway To Hope will give us the opportunity to share more details and get an even greater perspective on SCF’s Driven To Be Healthy, Going The Distance Challenge. The new Health & Wellness from SCF initiative begins on July 27th, and it has been designed with a keen understanding of the demands that professional drivers face out on the road. SCF Director of Philanthropy and Development Shannon Currier is your host for the Highway To Hope. Shannon is once again joined on this edition of the podcast by Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of the Po...2020-07-2042 minSCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoDetailing SCF’s Going The Distance Program
In this Health & Wellness edition of the podcast, the Highway To Hope details SCF’s Going The Distance Challenge. SCF Wellness Manager Julie Dillon highlights this new program. Joining Julie as guests on this edition of the podcast are Hope Zvara, the co-founder of Mother Trucker Yoga and Kim McDonnell, the Senior Marketing Content and Community Manager for RoadPro Family of Brands. RoadPro is serving as a sponsor for the Going The Distance Challenge. Julie and Hope outline the new program and how professional drivers can join the Going The Distance Challenge. Kim, who also serves on SCF’s Boar...2020-07-101h 05SCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoThe Inspiring Story of New SCF President Joyce Brenny
SCF President Joyce Brenny will be our featured guest on this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope podcast. Joyce is the owner and CEO of Brenny Transportation and Brenny Specialized. You’ll hear Joyce’s inspiring story, as she shares how she began her career in trucking at age 18 ultimately becoming a trailblazer within the industry. Joyce also details how she discovered the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and became involved in SCF. Shannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy and Development for SCF, serves as the host for the Highway To Hope. Shannon is joined on the podcast by G...2020-06-2245 minSCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoSaluting Drivers & Answering The Call During COVID-19
The Highway To Hope Podcast returns with the first of three episodes that will be released in June of 2022. Old World Industries CEO & President Charles Culverhouse is our featured guest on this edition of the podcast. OWI produces BlueDef Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Peak Coolants, and Charles joins SCF Director of Philanthropy and Development Shannon Currier to discuss the company’s #KeeponTruckin social media campaign. #KeeponTruckin is focused on celebrating professional drivers as front-line heroes for our country. As the podcast details, the #KeeponTruckin campaign will also serve as a fundraiser for SCF. In addition to the interview with Ch...2020-06-0831 minSCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoA Look At The Value of Financial Planning
Do you have a financial plan in place? Are you ready for those “rainy days,” and the unexpected circumstances that can cost you extra money? This episode of SCF’s Highway To Hope Podcast is dedicated to understanding the value of good financial planning and what it can mean for professional drivers. SCF Director of Philanthropy and Development Shannon Currier serves as your host. Shannon is joined on the podcast by Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of the PodWheels Network. Shannon and Greg will be interviewing Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, discussing how to prepare for unexpected expenses and how to...2020-03-1754 minSCF HIghway To Hope | PodWheels Powered by Radio NemoDebut Episode: SCF Highway To Hope Podcast
In this debut edition of the Highway to Hope podcast, Shannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy & Development for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. serves as the host for the series. Shannon is joined by Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of the PodWheels Network Executive Producer. Shannon and Greg cover a range of topics in the opening episode of the series. During their discussion, Shannon provides listeners with an overview of SCF and its mission while highlighting the organization’s key initiatives. Shannon also notes SCF’s many achievements during 2019, and she looks ahead to what SCF is seeking to a...2020-01-1240 min