Drive

We know your life isn’t your work, but a lot of your life is spent on the road at work. So we’re going to be getting really specific on season 2 of the Drive podcast, talking about cooking on the road, finding great hobbies while you’re out driving, emerging technologies that are going to affect our work, and tons more.

Thanks to all of the incredible guests who joined us for season 1 of Drive. Zac Elsts is joined by HandledNow co-founder, Aaron Robertson, and seasoned driver and previous Drive guest, Heath Melton, to chat about their favorite episodes of the season and what they're looking forward to in the next season of Drive.

Ellen Voie,  President and CEO of the Women in Trucking Association, shares that 83% of women who join the trucking industry do so after hearing about it from a family member or friend. The organization’s mission is to increase the ranks of women employed in transportation careers.  In this episode of Drive, Ellen dives into steps that trucking companies can take to make sure more folks across genders are aware of the opportunities in the trucking industry and why gender diversity makes companies better.

Truck drivers embody independence. But even the most independent folks want to come home to the same thing— a strong and healthy relationship. Whether you’re in a  long-term marriage or just dating, the long hours spent driving can affect the relationships established back home.  On this episode of Drive, Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell, an acclaimed psychologist, author, and podcaster specializing in relationships, joins Zac Elsts to discuss relationships on the road. Listen to learn more about how important personal relationships can still be successful ones and why independence is a major component of any healthy relationship.

Truck drivers and police officers? You might be surprised by how much both of these professions have in common. Safety to hours away from friends and family, to the importance of training and transparency — the similarities outweigh the differences.

To help us again is Steve Kellams. Steve spent 30 years as a police officer, and he now travels the country training officers and departments. In part one of our conversation, Zac and Steve talked about the similarities between officers and drivers. Now you’ll hear the biggest misconceptions about police officers that Steve often encounters.

Resources:

• Learn more from Steve and his team at bluecanaryconsulting.com
• Make sure to listen to stories from Steve’s career on the Blue Canary podcast.

Truck drivers and police officers? You might be surprised by how much both of these professions have in common. Safety to hours away from friends and family, to the importance of training and transparency — the similarities outweigh the differences.

After 30 years of service working with citizens directly as a police officer, Steve Kellams has a new focus, ensuring all law enforcement and public safety organizations receive the best training and support possible. With safety top of mind and long shifts as the norm for officers and drivers, Steve and Zac chat through the misconceptions drivers often have about officers, and how both groups can partner for safer roads and advocate for more training and resources for these two vital professions.

Resources:

• Learn more from Steve and his team at bluecanaryconsulting.com
• Make sure to listen to stories from Steve’s career on the Blue Canary podcast.

Sticking to your budget and staying true to your financial goals is a lot like dieting. When you’re good about your diet all week and reward yourself with a piece of cheesecake, you blow all the progress you’ve made. It’s the same thing with money. So where do you start to build good financial habits?  

Damian Dunn is the Vice President of Advice at Your Money Line Powered by Pete the Planner®. In this episode he shares steps you can take to get a hold of your finances and create stability for your future. In the end, it’s not about immediately putting away 40% of your paycheck. It’s about getting organized with your bills, setting realistic goals, and sticking to the small steps you’ve identified. It’s never too late to start saving, but habits take time to build, so you might as well start now. Listen in to find out how.

For this episode, host Zac Elsts is joined by Aaron Robertson, Co-founder of HandledNow. While Zac and Aaron wanted to take a step back and reflect on some of their favorite moments from the first half of the season, they break down key takeaways, highlighting what you can learn from the guests’ stories.

Tune in to hear their favorite quotes, then follow Drive on your favorite podcast platform to listen to the full conversations.

On this week’s episode of Drive, Zac Elsts sits down with Argie Bellio, President and CEO of 6 Logistics to talk about his history as a driver and how that’s informed his view on driving for a living.  

Thanks to more than a decade of experience, Argie breaks down how his experience from starting to drive as a necessity in 2008 translated to running his own trucking business. With simple acts like celebrating safety on Facebook or limiting hours, Argie has seen major positive ripple effects for his drivers and the business.

Listen now to learn from Argie’s story.

For many, truck driving can be a second career, but with more emphasis on better opportunities for drivers, training, and expansion of opportunity, drivers can start their careers sooner. With innovation in technology, truck driving continues to be a great career option for young people.

Jeremy Reymer is the Founder and CEO of DriverReach, where he helps companies hire better drivers faster. Listen now to learn more from Jeremy.