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NTDC News Archives | PodWheelsFirst-Year NTDC Committee Member Emily Crane Looks Back On A Memorable 2025
As we approach Christmas Day, our podcast wanted to find a way to celebrate this season of giving and the gifts that are found by serving those in your community. We decided to reach out to Emily Crane, the Vice President of Safety and Engagement for the Georgia Trucking Association, to give her an opportunity to look back at what has been a memorable year. In 2025, Emily was part of the NTDC Organizing Committee for the first time in her 20-year career in trucking. To hear the joy in Emily’s voice as she talks about the St...
2025-12-2338 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsFirst-Year NTDC Committee Member Emily Crane Looks Back On A Memorable 2025
As we approach Christmas Day, our podcast wanted to find a way to celebrate this season of giving and the gifts that are found by serving those in your community. We decided to reach out to Emily Crane, the Vice President of Safety and Engagement for the Georgia Trucking Association, to give her an opportunity to look back at what has been a memorable year. In 2025, Emily was part of the NTDC Organizing Committee for the first time in her 20-year career in trucking. To hear the joy in Emily’s voice as she talks about the St...
2025-12-2338 minLiner NotesFirst-Year NTDC Committee Member Emily Crane Looks Back On A Memorable 2025
As we approach Christmas Day, our podcast wanted to find a way to celebrate this season of giving and the gifts that are found by serving those in your community. We decided to reach out to Emily Crane, the Vice President of Safety and Engagement for the Georgia Trucking Association, to give her an opportunity to look back at what has been a memorable year. In 2025, Emily was part of the NTDC Organizing Committee for the first time in her 20-year career in trucking. To hear the joy in Emily’s voice as she talks about the St...
2025-12-2338 minLiner NotesSuper Transport International’s Ernesto Gaytan, Jr. Highlights Key Cross-Border Issues
Ernesto Gaytan, Jr., General Manager of Super Transport International (STI), is our featured guest on this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Ernesto and STI have become respected fixtures in Laredo, Texas, and within the cross-border sector of transportation in and out of Mexico. Ernesto helped lead the effort to establish the Laredo Motor Carriers Association and he is a past President of the LMCA. Ernesto has also served a term as President of the Texas Trucking Association.
Over the years, Ernesto has worked on a number of key issues related to cross-border, and, during t...
2025-12-2235 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsSuper Transport International’s Ernesto Gaytan, Jr. Highlights Key Cross-Border Issues
Ernesto Gaytan, Jr., General Manager of Super Transport International (STI), is our featured guest on this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Ernesto and STI have become respected fixtures in Laredo, Texas, and within the cross-border sector of transportation in and out of Mexico. Ernesto helped lead the effort to establish the Laredo Motor Carriers Association and he is a past President of the LMCA. Ernesto has also served a term as President of the Texas Trucking Association.
Over the years, Ernesto has worked on a number of key issues related to cross-border, and, during t...
2025-12-2235 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsLooking Back at a Year of Change and Achievements For SCF
To close out 2025 on the Highway To Hope Podcast, we brought together a panel that features SCF Board President Norita Taylor, SCF Executive Director Courtney Niemann and SCF Director of Philanthropy Diane Hutsell to look back at what has been a year of change and continued achievement for the organization. As you will hear, Norita, Courtney and Diane all started their current roles with SCF in 2025.
In a discussion that was led by Podcast Host Lindsey Bryan, who is also the Health & Wellness Manager at SCF, the group looks back on the meaningful moments, leadership...
2025-12-2152 minLiner NotesLooking Back at a Year of Change and Achievements For SCF
To close out 2025 on the Highway To Hope Podcast, we brought together a panel that features SCF Board President Norita Taylor, SCF Executive Director Courtney Niemann and SCF Director of Philanthropy Diane Hutsell to look back at what has been a year of change and continued achievement for the organization. As you will hear, Norita, Courtney and Diane all started their current roles with SCF in 2025.
In a discussion that was led by Podcast Host Lindsey Bryan, who is also the Health & Wellness Manager at SCF, the group looks back on the meaningful moments, leadership...
2025-12-2152 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsRecalling How Mark Carver Broke Through To Win His First National Championship
Mark Carver from FedEx Freight made the most of his second consecutive year at the Nationals, taking what he learned in Indianapolis in 2024 and turning it into NTDC gold in Minneapolis this past August. Returning as the Straight Truck Champion from Missouri, Mark put it all together to navigate the course, the written test and the pre-trip to ultimately hear his name called on Championship Saturday night as a National Champion at NTDC 2025. Looking back on his journey to his first national title, Mark credits the continued encouragement he received from his training partner at his home...
2025-12-2028 minLiner NotesRecalling How Mark Carver Broke Through To Win His First National Championship
Mark Carver from FedEx Freight made the most of his second consecutive year at the Nationals, taking what he learned in Indianapolis in 2024 and turning it into NTDC gold in Minneapolis this past August. Returning as the Straight Truck Champion from Missouri, Mark put it all together to navigate the course, the written test and the pre-trip to ultimately hear his name called on Championship Saturday night as a National Champion at NTDC 2025. Looking back on his journey to his first national title, Mark credits the continued encouragement he received from his training partner at his home...
2025-12-2028 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsRecalling How Mark Carver Broke Through To Win His First National Championship
Mark Carver from FedEx Freight made the most of his second consecutive year at the Nationals, taking what he learned in Indianapolis in 2024 and turning it into NTDC gold in Minneapolis this past August. Returning as the Straight Truck Champion from Missouri, Mark put it all together to navigate the course, the written test and the pre-trip to ultimately hear his name called on Championship Saturday night as a National Champion at NTDC 2025. Looking back on his journey to his first national title, Mark credits the continued encouragement he received from his training partner at his home...
2025-12-2028 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsExploring The Crash BASIC And Practical Strategies For Reducing Frequency And Severity
In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we will be exploring the Crash Indicators BASIC, and we will be covering practical strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. We will also discuss the best practices for what drivers should do immediately after an accident and the critical steps motor carriers must take to ensure proper response, documentation and follow-up. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team will be serving as subject matter experts throughout this episode. Prior to joining Reliance, both Mark and Daniel had long and distinguished careers...
2025-12-1843 minLiner NotesExploring The Crash BASIC And Practical Strategies For Reducing Frequency And Severity
In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we will be exploring the Crash Indicators BASIC, and we will be covering practical strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. We will also discuss the best practices for what drivers should do immediately after an accident and the critical steps motor carriers must take to ensure proper response, documentation and follow-up. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team will be serving as subject matter experts throughout this episode. Prior to joining Reliance, both Mark and Daniel had long and distinguished careers...
2025-12-1843 minLiner NotesTop Attorney Carlos Sesma Discusses Mitigating Cross-Border Risks and Confianza Carrier Vetting Platform
Carlos Sesma, a Senior Partner at the Sesma, Sesma and McNeese Law Firm, connects with Trucking Matters from Mexico City for this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Carlos, who earned the reputation as the top corporate attorney in Mexico for the transportation and logistics sector, is also a partner and co-founder of the Mexico carrier vetting and rating platform, Confianza. As you will hear, Borderless Coverage founder and podcast host Mark Vickers, who is an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, covers a broad range of timely topics with Carlos...
2025-12-0843 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsTop Attorney Carlos Sesma Discusses Mitigating Cross-Border Risks and Confianza Carrier Vetting Platform
Carlos Sesma, a Senior Partner at the Sesma, Sesma and McNeese Law Firm, connects with Trucking Matters from Mexico City for this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Carlos, who earned the reputation as the top corporate attorney in Mexico for the transportation and logistics sector, is also a partner and co-founder of the Mexico carrier vetting and rating platform, Confianza. As you will hear, Borderless Coverage founder and podcast host Mark Vickers, who is an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, covers a broad range of timely topics with Carlos...
2025-12-0843 minLiner NotesFlorida’s Miguel Sanchez Still Savoring First NTDC Division Champions’ Crown
To say that Miguel Sanchez of UPS savored and valued every moment of the journey that brought him to the reality of winning the Twins Division National title at NTDC 2025 would be one of the understatements of the year. PodWheels caught up with Miguel a few weeks after he had brought the top trophy in Twins for his first National Championship back to his home terminal in the Jacksonville area. As you’ll hear, he was still wrapped in the total joy of his experience in Minneapolis. Miguel wanted the trophy to first come to the terminal to...
2025-12-0739 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsFlorida’s Miguel Sanchez Still Savoring First NTDC Division Champions’ Crown
To say that Miguel Sanchez of UPS savored and valued every moment of the journey that brought him to the reality of winning the Twins Division National title at NTDC 2025 would be one of the understatements of the year. PodWheels caught up with Miguel a few weeks after he had brought the top trophy in Twins for his first National Championship back to his home terminal in the Jacksonville area. As you’ll hear, he was still wrapped in the total joy of his experience in Minneapolis. Miguel wanted the trophy to first come to the terminal to...
2025-12-0739 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsFlorida’s Miguel Sanchez Still Savoring First NTDC Division Champions’ Crown
To say that Miguel Sanchez of UPS savored and valued every moment of the journey that brought him to the reality of winning the Twins Division National title at NTDC 2025 would be one of the understatements of the year. PodWheels caught up with Miguel a few weeks after he had brought the top trophy in Twins for his first National Championship back to his home terminal in the Jacksonville area. As you’ll hear, he was still wrapped in the total joy of his experience in Minneapolis. Miguel wanted the trophy to first come to the terminal to...
2025-12-0739 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsMississippi’s Stephen Johnson Looks Back On His First National Title
For the next installment in our 2025 National Champions’ Series, we place Mississippi’s Stephen Johnson in the spotlight. Recorded in mid-October, Stephen reflects on the experience of winning the NTDC 2025 title in the 4-Axle Class. A veteran driver with FedEx Freight, Stephen called upon his initial experience at the Nationals in 2023 to help prepare him for success in Minneapolis this past summer. Cheered on by his wife and daughter while also enjoying the support of Team FedEx, which included 2024 National Grand Champion Jackie Reed (who is his training partner from Mississippi), Stephen put it all together to real...
2025-12-0519 minLiner NotesMississippi’s Stephen Johnson Looks Back On His First National Title
For the next installment in our 2025 National Champions’ Series, we place Mississippi’s Stephen Johnson in the spotlight. Recorded in mid-October, Stephen reflects on the experience of winning the NTDC 2025 title in the 4-Axle Class. A veteran driver with FedEx Freight, Stephen called upon his initial experience at the Nationals in 2023 to help prepare him for success in Minneapolis this past summer. Cheered on by his wife and daughter while also enjoying the support of Team FedEx, which included 2024 National Grand Champion Jackie Reed (who is his training partner from Mississippi), Stephen put it all together to real...
2025-12-0519 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsMississippi’s Stephen Johnson Looks Back On His First National Title
For the next installment in our 2025 National Champions’ Series, we place Mississippi’s Stephen Johnson in the spotlight. Recorded in mid-October, Stephen reflects on the experience of winning the NTDC 2025 title in the 4-Axle Class. A veteran driver with FedEx Freight, Stephen called upon his initial experience at the Nationals in 2023 to help prepare him for success in Minneapolis this past summer. Cheered on by his wife and daughter while also enjoying the support of Team FedEx, which included 2024 National Grand Champion Jackie Reed (who is his training partner from Mississippi), Stephen put it all together to real...
2025-12-0519 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsGetting To Know Kate Norris, A New Member of the Grawe Group Team
In this episode of the podcast, we will be introduced to Kate Norris, an attorney with 10 years of experience who joined the Grawe Group earlier this year. As you will hear, the bulk of Kate’s previous experience came from working in the healthcare field, and she served for the past six years in the position of general counsel. Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe and Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall talk with Kate about the most valued lessons she learned from her days in healthcare as well as how she is applying that experience in...
2025-12-0434 minLiner NotesGetting To Know Kate Norris, A New Member of the Grawe Group Team
In this episode of the podcast, we will be introduced to Kate Norris, an attorney with 10 years of experience who joined the Grawe Group earlier this year. As you will hear, the bulk of Kate’s previous experience came from working in the healthcare field, and she served for the past six years in the position of general counsel. Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe and Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall talk with Kate about the most valued lessons she learned from her days in healthcare as well as how she is applying that experience in...
2025-12-0434 minLiner NotesNewest SCF Board Member Rob Duda Committed To Giving Back
In honor of Giving Tuesday, we would like to introduce you to Rob Duda, the newest member of the all-volunteer SCF Board of Directors. As you will hear in this interview with Rob, he has been supporting the work and mission of SCF for many years through giving of his time and talents to the organization. Rob is an accomplished communications professional who had been introduced to the trucking industry several years ago while working on a client initiative. Part of Rob’s work on behalf of the client brought him to the Mid-America Trucking Show.
...
2025-12-0241 minFeatured Archives | PodWheelsNewest SCF Board Member Rob Duda Committed To Giving Back
In honor of Giving Tuesday, we would like to introduce you to Rob Duda, the newest member of the all-volunteer SCF Board of Directors. As you will hear in this interview with Rob, he has been supporting the work and mission of SCF for many years through giving of his time and talents to the organization. Rob is an accomplished communications professional who had been introduced to the trucking industry several years ago while working on a client initiative. Part of Rob’s work on behalf of the client brought him to the Mid-America Trucking Show.
...
2025-12-0241 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsCourse Design Chief Frank Ems Looks Back On NTDC 2025
Would you like to hear how the fire hydrant became part of the semifinal driving course at NTDC 2025? Would you like to go inside some of the processes involved when it comes to deciding the challenges that are included for the driving courses at the Nationals? Frank Ems, who oversees the work of the NTDC committee responsible for the driving course layout, joins PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson as we look back at NTDC 2025. It’s a fun conversation that highlights the thought and care Frank and the Driving Course Committee take in doing their work over ma...
2025-11-0836 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsDan Shamrell Looks Back On His Final Champions’ Drive At NTDC
We are thrilled to launch our NTDC 2025 Champions Series by welcoming Dan Shamrell, who met the challenge of winning a National Championship in his final appearance at an NTDC. Prior to arriving in Minneapolis for NTDC 2025, Dan had shared his plans to retire before the end of 2025 after 38 years on the road with FedEx Freight.
Dan, an 11-time State Grand Champion from Oregon, had reached the Nationals 19 times over his career. He knew the 3-Axle field would once again be a gauntlet just to make it to Championship Saturday and driving in the...
2025-10-2839 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsOne More Rewind: Chatting With Maine’s David Crocker On His First NTDC
David Crocker, the Tanker State Champion from Maine, had just finished his first-ever run on the driving course when our podcast caught up with him in Minneapolis during the second day of NTDC Week. David’s interview is part of the collection of chats that we recorded onsite at NTDC 2025, and it’s one we decided to save to close out our Rewind Series that is part of our ongoing post-event coverage that will extend through the end of the year.
David, part of a large rookie class at NTDC 2025, was in a vehicle class that...
2025-10-0416 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsOne Month Later, NTDC 2025 Chairman Robert Foskey Looks Back On The Championships
Almost one month to the day that the NTDC 2025 Organizing Committee began its onsite work to prepare for the Opening Day of this year’s Championships, PodWheels caught up with NTDC 2025 Chairman Robert Foskey. In this episode of the podcast, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson asks Bob to reflect on what took place in Minneapolis during the third week of August.
As you will hear, Bob shares notes of praise for everyone who came together to make NTDC 2025 a memorable event for all who were part of this year’s National Championships. As a past Stat...
2025-09-2031 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsCelebrating Professional Drivers’ Dedication To Safety, Service & Community
The NTDC 2025 Podcast dedicates this episode to spotlighting the importance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by looking back at the achievements at NTDC 2025 and on the highways by the 425 state champions who gathered in Minneapolis for this year’s edition of the National Championships. PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson and Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero also discuss the contributions that members of this year’s NTDC field made within their communities, their states and across the country.
In this edition of the podcast, you will hear the reading of the proclamation presented on the...
2025-09-1928 minNTDC News Archives | PodWheelsChampions’ Chat: Dan Shamrell Reflects On NTDC Career While Rollin’ With Roland
As we continue to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week on the NTDC 2025 Podcast, we are thrilled to bring you a Champions Appreciation edition with a special Rollin’ With Roland episode of the series. About one month prior to the NTDC 2025 competition in Minneapolis, two-time National Grand Champion Roland Bolduc had an opportunity to sit down with Dan Shamrell, a highly accomplished previous national champion who has claimed the State Grand Championship of Oregon 11 times during his storied career.
Before they both competed in their respective vehicle divisions in Minneapolis, Roland wanted a chance to in...
2025-09-1625 min
National Truck Driving ChampionshipsRoad Team Captains Antoine Sadler & Anthony Tirone Share Their Journey and Insights
In this onsite conversation with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Antoine Sadler and Anthony Tirone share their respective journeys within the trucking industry and the paths that brought them to be selected as America’s Road Team Captains earlier this year. As you will hear, Antoine and Anthony, who are both part of the Wal-Mart Transportation fleet, understand the honor that comes with becoming a Road Team Captain and they each value the responsibility that comes with being a professional driver. Antoine and Anthony are very familiar with the state and national driving championships, and yo...
2024-09-0611 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsGoing From The Farm To The Highway: The Inspiring Story of Pete Palczynski
Pete Palczynski has dedicated his working life to two of America’s essential industries – farming and trucking. During his visit with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show onsite in Indianapolis, Pete discusses his lifelong passion for farming and truck driving. Pete shares how both roles contribute to supplying and feeding America. He also looks back at his journey to become a Captain on America’s Road Team, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and connections within the trucking community. Pete has been a fixture at the State Driving Championships in Illinois and he has been a part of the...
2024-09-0507 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsEmpowering The Future: Next Generation In Trucking Association Helping To Pave The Way
Lindsay Trent from the Next Generation In Trucking Association joins Jimmy Mac from the Dave Nemo Show in this onsite segment at NTDC 2024. As you will hear, the conversation highlights NextGen Trucking’s efforts to introduce trucking programs in high schools. In fact, you’ll meet a high school senior who is participating in this program, sharing his personal journey of transferring schools to pursue a free CDL certification and his passion for mechanics and welding. This episode also covers the innovative use of driver simulators and virtual reality to enhance learning along with the importance of hand...
2024-09-0510 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsColorado’s Nate McCarty Looks Back AT TDC Competitions & His Career Journey
In this episode, Nate McCarty talks with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show about his career journey that has been highlighted by serving in the military and excelling in the trucking industry. This year, Nate’s dedication to safety helped him win the Straight Truck Class State Championship in Colorado and qualifying to be a part of NTDC 2024. During his conversation with Jimmy, Nate shares his experiences navigating competition nerves, the value of the relationships formed through these events, and his methods for studying for written tests. Nate also reflects on how the trucking community has ev...
2024-09-0409 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsRon Round: A Model of Consistency In The Super Bowl Of Safety
Ron Round, a veteran driver with 36 years of experience who continues to be inspired by the NTDC, joins Jimmy Mac from the Dave Nemo Show to talk about his career in trucking and his involvement in the Super Bowl of Safety. From watching his first precision driving competition to becoming the 2001 Rookie of the Year in Maine and competing annually ever since, Ron shares how the rigorous preparation and mental focus required for these competitions have helped to make him a better professional driver and have pushed him to stay accident-free.
The Dave Nemo Show c...
2024-09-0308 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsCelebrating A Trucking Icon: Ralph Garcia’s Journey and Retirement Plans
In this episode, Jimmy Mac from the Dave Nemo Show puts the spotlight on Ralph Garcia, a revered member of the truck driving community and a long-time contributor to the industry. Ralph shares his experiences from his early days in trucking, his involvement with Wreaths Across America, and his dedication to the Truck Driving Championships. As Ralph approaches retirement, he reflects on his health, his family that includes grandchildren and his plans to stay involved in the community. As you will hear, Ralph emphasizes the importance of safety, continuous learning, and the fulfillment he finds in contributing...
2024-09-0307 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsWayne Crowder Reflects On His Rookie-Rookie Grand Championship In 2004
It’s been exactly 20 years since Wayne Crowder became the one (and still only) person to win the National Grand Championship as a “rookie-rookie.” In this conversation with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Wayne shares his remarkable journey in the truck driving championships, from his unexpected entry at the state level to achieving an incredible accomplishment on the national stage. Wayne also looks back on the impact of being involved in the competition in terms of sharpening driving skills and the focus on safety. You’ll hear Wayne reflect on the camaraderie among drivers and how the...
2024-09-0207 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsATA’s Chris Spear On NTDC’s Role In Celebrating The Importance of Safety
During his visit with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear offers the highest praise for the National Championships and the standard of safety excellence the NTDC competitors have set for the trucking industry. As you’ll hear, Chris discusses the impact of the championships on the individuals and their families, as well as the broader message of safety, efficiency, and the critical role of the trucking industry in the economy. Chris also notes the challenges and efforts to educate legislators about the industry’s contributions and needs.
The Dave...
2024-09-0110 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsGetting To Know First-Year Road Team Captains Bernie Wanyo and Mike Whitehead
The trip to be a part of NTDC 2024 stood as another highlight for both Bernie Wanyo and Mike Whitehead. Earlier this year, Bernie and Mike, along with 22 other top professional drivers, were named to serve as Captains on America’s Road Team. In this chat with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Bernie and Mike talk about their careers in trucking, becoming part of the Road Team and being onsite at the NTDC competition.
The Dave Nemo Show can be heard every weekend morning from 7:00 to 11 a.m. on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radi...
2024-08-3111 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsBob & Byron Bramwell: Celebrating A Father-Son Legacy At NTDC
During this interview by Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, we catch up with Bob and Byron Bramwell, whose family traditions speak to not only the career opportunities that trucking provides, but to the dedication to safety and service that stand at the heart of the industry. As you will hear, the conversation explores their shared experiences in national driving championships, the evolution of their careers and the invaluable lessons learned. Their chat with Jimmy also touches on the family bonds that have been strengthened through trucking as well as the dedication and expertise required to m...
2024-08-3107 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsKirk Weiss Looks Back On His Start In Trucking, The Importance of Safety & Staying Fit on the Road
Kirk Weiss of ABF Freight discusses his journey to find the trucking industry with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show. As Kirk shares with us, his trucking career began after being laid off from a factory job. Kirk was pleasantly surprised by being allowed to practice driving in Yellow Freight Systems’ yard back in the day. Discussing the annual NTDC event, Kirk looks back on his competitive experience in the truck driving championships and his dedication to maintaining safety both on and off the road. On another important topic, Kirk shares some tips on staying physically an...
2024-08-3008 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsCatching Up With Herschel Evans, A True Knight of the Road
At NTDC 2024, Herschel Evans got an opportunity to look back on what has been an amazing career in the trucking industry. A two-time National Champion at NTDC, Herschel’s many great works both inside and outside the industry, including organizing an annual precision driving charity event that has raised over $300,000 for pediatric brain cancer research, have placed him among the greatest Knights of the Road. Herschel is a TA Citizen Driver Award Winner and a Captain on America’s Road Team. At NTDC, Herschel was serving as a volunteer. As you’ll hear in this interview with Jimmy...
2024-08-3007 minNational Truck Driving Championships2023 Grand Champ Gragg Wilson Looks Back At An Eventful Year
Gragg Wilson opened NTDC 2024 with a speech to all of this year’s competitors that reminded the field of 400-plus professional drivers just how special a journey they made to Indianapolis. In this conversation with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Gragg looks back at an eventful year that saw him become a Captain on America’s Road Team. Gragg also talks about the importance of safety in trucking, his daily routines on the road, and how he maintains his health. From his early days in his father’s dump truck to becoming a grand champion, Gragg’...
2024-08-2910 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsFirst-Time Visit To NTDC Is Memorable For Dennis Dellinger
NTDC 2024 marked the first time that Dennis Dellinger had made the trip to watch the national competition. Serving as First Vice Chairman of the American Trucking Associations, Dennis had the opportunity to welcome the 400-plus competitors on the opening day of NTDC 2024. In this interview with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Dennis talks about his first visit to the NTDC and he looks back on his long career in the trucking industry. Dennis also touches on the value of savoring the moment and his plans for the future, both within the ATA and in life...
2024-08-2808 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsMeet Ritch Fundell: From Dock Worker to Champion Driver
In this episode, we get to know Ritch Fundell, who earned National Runner-Up honors in the Three-Axle Division during NTDC 2024. Ritch is now in his 26th year as a professional behind the wheel, with 20 of those being a part of the FedEx Freight fleet. Speaking with Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo Show, Ritch shares his journey from Tonica, Illinois, where he grew up, to becoming a seasoned driver. He describes his start in the industry in 1996, inspired by his brothers, and explains the rigorous training and challenges found within the trucking industry. Ritch also dives into...
2024-08-2711 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsIna Daly’s Trailblazing Journey in Trucking
With this episode, we catch up with Ina Daly, the only woman to win a National Championship in the history of the NTDC. At this year’s competition, Ina was once again a standout, reaching the finals in the Flatbed Division. Jimmy Mac of the Dave Nemo leads Ina on a quick look back at her more than 40 years of experience and 3.9 million accident-free miles on the road. It has been a remarkable journey for Ina, who began her time behind the wheel by learning to drive on her family’s farm. Ina talks about the influence of he...
2024-08-2707 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsSpotlighting FedEx’s Dan Shamrell & Tim Blair On Road Back To NTDC
As we close out May and begin the final countdown to NTDC 2024, we will spend some time talking with Dan Shamrell from Oregon and Tim Blair from Tennessee. In addition to being members of the FedEx Team who have earned a spot in this year’s Nationals in Indianapolis, Dan and Tim have both shown the power that the pre-trip phase in the competition can have on your score. As you’ll hear, Dan, in winning the Grand Champion’s title in Oregon, is making his 18th trip to the NTDC. Meanwhile, Tim is now the two-time Tennes...
2024-05-2943 min
Destinations From PodWheelsIowa Customs Tailoring After-Market Accessories To Big-Rig Owners’ Needs
Terry Wurzer, the Co-founder and Vice President of Iowa Customs, joined the conversation with the RadioNemo Team on Friday of MATS 2024. Terry shares the company’s origin story and how it is catering to the after-market needs and wants for big rig owners. One of the fun parts of this segment can be heard when Terry is talking to DAT’s Dean Croke, who joined Dave Nemo, Lindsay Lawler and Jimmy Mac for this interview. Dean is the owner of a Peterbilt that he drove to MATS, and Terry is able to share part of the spirit that is disp...
2024-04-0309 minDestinations From PodWheelsDr. Mark Manera Dedicated To Improving The Health of Professional Drivers
One of the Friday conversations presented by the RadioNemo Team featured Dr. Mark Manera, who is the founder and CEO of Offshift. Dr. Manera will be chatting with Dave Nemo, Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on the work he is doing through Offshift to assist professional drivers to live healthier and happier lives both on the road and at home. As you will hear, Dr. Manera also has a connection with Dean Croke, a friend of the RadioNemo Team who is the Principal Analyst for DAT. Dean was at the table with Dave, Jimmy and Lindsay as they talked...
2024-04-0310 minDestinations From PodWheelsSCF’s Shannon Currier Talks Virtual 5K During MATS 2024 RewindShannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund visited with Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac during the first day of RadioNemo’s coverage of the Mid-America Trucking Show. Along with discussing the ongoing work and programs of SCF, Shannon shared some of the plans that SCF had in place for MATS […]
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2024-04-0306 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsDestination Indy: Road To NTDC 2024 Begins With State Competitions
PodWheels 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 for the series. As you will hear, Eugene, who co-authored the book “From Roadeo To TDC” chronicling the history of the event, holds a great admiration for the skill and professionalism of the men and women who move the American economy.
In this...
2024-03-2541 min
Trucker CFODoes My Trucking Business Owe Taxes?For February’s third Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast, we tackled one of the most important questions that comes up every tax season for trucking entrepreneurs: Does my trucking business owe taxes? In his podcast conversation with Michael Burns of RadioNemo, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence gives listeners an overview that looks at […]
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2023-02-2320 minTrucker CFOTax Considerations For InvestmentsFor this Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast, we explored the topic of investments. The conversation that Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence had with Michael Burns from RadioNemo is especially valuable for anyone who currently holds investments in stocks, bonds or commodities. Colton and Michael also address the cryptocurrency market and they discuss […]
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2023-02-1618 minTrucker CFOTips On How To Avoid Online ScamsThis Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast addresses the subject of scams. Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence will once again be answering questions and talking with Michael Burns, who is the Co-Founder and General Manager of RadioNemo of North America. Colton and Michael will be discussing to increase your awareness and spot online […]
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2023-02-0221 minTrucker CFOGetting Ready For The 2022 Tax SeasonIn this Driving Your Dollars edition of the podcast, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence runs through the key deadlines for this tax season that are on the horizon. Colton Lawrence is once again joined on Driving Your Dollars by Michael Burns, who is the Co-Founder and General Manager of RadioNemo of North America. Michael is also […]
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2023-01-1320 minTrucker CFODebut of Driving Your DollarsThe Trucker CFO Team and RadioNemo Entertainment of North America launched the Driving Your Dollars Series. The Driving Your Dollars editions of the Trucker CFO Podcast will address the key tax, accounting and business management topics facing owner-operators, independent contractors, small fleet owners and trucking entrepreneurs. In the opening episode of the series, Driving Your […]
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2023-01-0621 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 […]
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2022-10-2131 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsCelebrating 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 hi...
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Highway To HealthAn In-Depth Look At Whole HealthDr. Ben Kligler returns to the Highway To Health Podcast to share more insights on the value of taking a holistic approach to staying healthy. Dr. Kligler is the Executive Director of the Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation for the VA. Dave Nemo is your host for the Highway To Health Podcast, and Dave will be exploring various aspects of whole health with Dr. Kligler. As you’ll hear, they will be talking about how an approach to whole health can benefit professional drivers.
2022-09-3020 minHighway To HealthDiscussing HTA's Efforts To Address PrediabetesHealthy Trucking of America CEO Jon Slaughter returns to the Highway To Health Podcast to discuss an extensive study that HTA has conducted with 120 professional drivers who are living with prediabetes. Dave Nemo, the host of the Highway To Health Podcast, will also be talking with Jon about HTA’s work with the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program.
2022-09-2317 minHighway To HealthThe Route To Improved Heart HealthIn this edition of Highway to Health Podcast sponsored by Healthy Trucking of America, we will be going straight to the heart, talking with Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, who is a board-certified cardiologist and the founder of the Minnesota-based Preventative Cardiology Clinic. Dr. Klodas will be sharing a collection of eye-opening statistics and trends with Dave Nemo, who is your host for this edition of the Highway To Health Podcast. In addition to discussing many of the causes of heart disease and its impacts, Dave will be talking with Dr. Klodas on some of the steps we can take to promote...
2022-09-1618 minHighway To HealthDiscussing Care Of Our PetsThrough this edition of the Highway To Health Podcast, we take some time to discuss a number of key topics related to the care and health of the pets on your trucks and those waiting for you at home. Dr. Carol Osborne will be the featured guest of Dave Nemo, who is your host for his episode of the podcast. Dr. Osborne is a noted veterinarian who emphasizes the importance of nutrition and utilizing holistic avenues in combination with traditional treatments. She has shared her knowledge and expertise across the world, becoming a best-selling author and an Emmy-nominated television journalist.
2022-09-0917 minHighway To HealthDealing With The Pressures Of Everyday LifeIn this episode of the Highway To Health, Dave Nemo welcomes Megan Devine for a wide-ranging discussion that addresses grief as well as dealing with the pressures of a constantly changing world. Megan is a noted psychotherapist, writer, grief advocate and communication expert. She is dedicated to helping people live through experiences they never imagined they would face. As part of her ongoing work, Megan has created an online community and resource that helps people survive some of the hardest experiences of their lives.
2022-09-0218 minHighway To HealthDiscussing Men's HealthWorld-renowned Men’s Health expert Dr. Jesse Mills joins Highway To Health Podcast host Dave Nemo for a fascinating discussion of several topics that impact the quality of life for men – both on and off the road. Dr. Mills, who established the Men’s Clinic at UCLA in 2016 and who is a Professor of Urology at UCLA, lectures internationally on Men’s Health topics. Dr. Mills is the author of the book A Field Guide To Men’s Health.
2022-08-2619 minHighway To HealthWays To Improve Your MemoryIn this episode of the Highway To Health from Healthy Trucking of America, we’ll spend some time with noted memory expert Dave Farrow, and we’ll be discussing several easy-to-use strategies for improving your memory. Highway to Health Podcast host Dave Nemo also talks with Dave Farrow about the importance of engaging your brain in activities that can keep you mentally sharp – especially as we get older.
2022-08-1921 minNational Truck Driving ChampionshipsPreview: 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 inte...
2022-08-1412 minHighway To HealthApproaches To Whole HealthIn this Highway to Health episode, we’ll hear an interview by Dave Nemo with Dr. Ben Kligler, who is with the Veterans Administration, and his focus at the VA is on Whole Health. Dr. Kligler is Executive Director of the Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation for the VA. As you guys will hear, Dr. Kligler and Dave will be discussing various aspects of whole health and how an approach to whole health can have benefits on your overall health and wellness.
2022-08-1218 minHighway To HealthKicking The Habit: Exploring SCF’s Rigs Without CigsJulie Dillon, the Health and Wellness Manager for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, is the featured guest on this edition of the Highway To Health Podcast. Julie will be talking to Dave Nemo, who will be asking Julie about the success of the Rigs Without Cigs program that the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) began in 2017. As Julie shares, Rigs Without Cigs and SCF have made a difference for professional drivers who are looking for a program and the right support to help in kicking the habit of smoking.
2022-08-0517 minHighway To HealthDriver-Friendly Fitness TipsDr. Mark Manera, the founder and CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, is the featured guest for this episode of the Highway To Health Podcast. As our listeners will hear, guest host Dan Ronan will be talking to Dr. Manera about a variety of driver-friendly approaches for exercise options that can fit the on-the-go life of professional drivers. Dan and Dr. Manera will also be discussing how to eat better within the options that are available while you are out on the road.
2022-07-2919 minHighway To HealthExploring Wellness And Life On The RoadIn this episode, we will be exploring approaches to wellness that can easily fit into the daily routine of professional drivers. This edition of the Highway to Health Podcast will feature Dave Nemo’s interview with Dr. Haley Perlus, who holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology. Dr. Perlus is also a wellness enthusiast who provides her clients with the necessary mental toughness tools to achieve their highest level of performance. As listeners will hear, Dave will be talking with Dr. Perlus on a variety of topics related wellness and mental toughness, with an eye on life on the road.
2022-07-2217 minHighway To HealthAn Orthopedic Surgeon Examines Challenges of the RoadThe Highway To Health Podcast welcomes Dr. Rahul Shah, who is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. As part of his practice, Dr. Shah has had the opportunity to work with a number of professional drivers. Dave Nemo is your host for this edition of the podcast, and Dave will be talking with Dr. Shah about some of the orthopedic challenges professional drivers can encounter with life on the road.
2022-07-1519 minHighway To HealthTalking With HTA CEO Jon SlaughterIn this episode of the podcast, you will be hearing the insights and observations of Jon Slaughter, the CEO of Healthy Trucking of America. Jon will be the guest of Dave Nemo, who will be your host for this edition of the Highway To Health. Dave talked with Jon about the wide range of programs and initiatives Healthy Trucking put into place to benefit the nation’s professional truck drivers.
2022-07-0818 minHighway To HealthHighlighting HTA’s Programs For DriversFor this episode of the Highway To Health Podcast, we’ll hear an interview with Randy Scheel, who is a director at the Hightower Advertising Agency. As you will hear in this interview conducted by Dave Nemo, Randy will be discussing the work that the Hightower team does on behalf of Healthy Trucking of America, assisting HTA with the organization’s outreach to the trucking industry on a number of important health and wellness initiatives focused on professional drivers.
2022-07-0817 minHighway To HealthValue of Using A Health CoachWith this trip on the Highway To Health Podcast, we explore the valuable role that a health coach can play in helping us to better steer clear of conditions like prediabetes. Akua Jitahadi is a health coach for Healthy Trucking of America, and she will be the guest of Dave Nemo, who is the host for this edition of the Highway To Health Podcast. Akua is an experienced Prediabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach, and she will be talking with Dave about how health coaches work with their clients on taking the first steps and next steps toward better health and wellness.
2022-06-2418 minHighway To HealthA Closer Look At Diabetic RetinopathyDr. T. Multerer, a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon, joins the Highway To Health Podcast as we take a deep look into diabetic retinopathy. Dave Nemo hosts this edition of the Highway To Health Podcast, and Dave will be exploring a number of key questions on the topic with Dr. Multerer, who is an expert in the care of diabetic retinopathy.
2022-06-1716 minHighway To HealthGetting The Facts On DiabetesAngela Forfia, an expert in diabetes education, joins Highway To Health Podcast Host Nicole Dreiski to discuss several topics covering both diabetes and pre-diabetes. You’ll learn some helpful tips related to management and prevention, and you’ll also get the facts on the impact COVID-19 can have on people who are diabetic or pre-diabetic.
2022-06-1019 minHighway To HealthProtecting Against COVID-19Highway To Health Podcast Host Nicole Dreiski welcomes Dr. C.K. Babcock to this episode of the podcast. Dr. Babcock is a leading doctor in the area of pharmacology and a professor at Marshall University. During the interview, Nicole and Dr. Babcock discuss vaccines, booster shots and other steps that trucking professionals can take in the effort to stay healthy on the road during the COVID era.
2022-06-0318 minHighway To HealthAchieving Your Health GoalsVeteran professional driver Glenn Keller joins Highway To Health Podcast Host Nicole Dreiski on this episode to discuss setting and then achieving your health goals while out on the road. Nicole also talks with Glenn on his approach to staying healthy during the COVID Era, and they explore Glenn’s decision to get the COVID vaccine and his booster.
2022-05-2718 minHighway To HealthRecognizing Depression On The RoadHighway To Health Podcast host Nicole Dreiske welcomes Jessica Goss to discuss how to identify and relieve depression and improve your overall mental health while you are on the road. Jessica is a holistic health expert and a wellness consultant, and she is very familiar with the trucking industry. Her father is a career professional driver. Part of the discussion Nicole has with Jessica during this episode of the podcast looks at how taking good care of your mental health can have a positive impact on your body’s overall health.
2022-05-2619 minHighway To HealthAddressing Fatty Liver DiseaseIn this episode, Highway To Health Podcast host Nicole Dreiske talks with Dr. Sophie Jeannin as they explore non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. As you will hear, Dr. Jeannin is the Chief Medical Officer at Summit Clinical Research, and she is also a leading member of the liver forum. Dr. Jeannin is a respected expert on the study of the liver, having worked in the areas of research and clinical development for more than 25 years. Nicole and Dr. Jeannin will be discussing how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can develop and who is at risk.
2022-05-2620 minHighway 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 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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