Driver Stories

By LGT Transport

Life on the road. Ever wondered what it’s like? Driver Stories takes a deep dive into the world of truck drivers and their exploration across North America. Each episode, real truck drivers from aroun... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

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October 29, 2024 Lawson Cryogenic: Innovation, Growth, and What’s Next
In this special episode of Driver Stories, Pam Spaccarotella sits down with Christian Spaccarotella, the president of Lawson Cryogenic Manufacturing & Repair, to discuss Lawson's beginnings, what sets it apart in the world of cryogenic trailers, and insights on Lawson's exciting journey ahead!
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July 12, 2024 Turning Challenges into Opportunities: The Story Behind LGT with Pam Spaccarotella
In this episode of Driver Stories, Brittany Spaccarotella sits down with Pam, the founder and CEO of LGT, to talk about the early days, those who supported her along the way, and share some fond memories.
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May 22, 2024The Role of a Driver Trainer with Bernard Wells
Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Bernard Wells, a driver trainer with 37 years of experience in the industry. In this episode, Pam sits down with Bernard to learn more about his background in the industry, advice for new truck drivers, and discuss what being a driver trainer entails.
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January 11, 2024Early Days of LGT with Harold McKinney and Scot Barney
Welcome to the 20th episode of Driver Stories! In this episode, Pam speaks with two special guests, Harold McKinney and Scot Barney. Harold recruited Scot ten years ago, and today they are here to talk about the early days of LGT and reminisce on some of their favorite memories from the road.
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March 14, 2023 Back to our Roots with Debbie Stengel
Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Debbie Stengel, one of LGT's first employees. In this episode, Pam and Debbie talk about LGT's humble beginnings, Debbie's weekly "love letters," and some of the challenges with billing.

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November 07, 2022 Safely Transporting Anhydrous Ammonia with Troy Swint
Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our guest, LGT Driver Troy Swint joins Pam to talk about his experience hauling anhydrous ammonia. Listen in as he tells us about the importance of ammonia, the personal protective equipment he must wear, and the changes he's seen in this industry over the years.
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July 18, 2022Training Drivers to Haul Hazardous Materials with Steve Myers and Donnie Stevens
Welcome to the 17th episode of Driver Stories! Today we bring to you two veterans of the cryogenic and transportation industry, Steve Myers and Donnie Stevens. Listen in on a wide range of topics including the dangers of using a cellphone while driving, the hardest part of training others to haul CO2, understanding pressure, the importance of signage and paperwork, the most difficult aspects of hauling cryogenics/nitrogen, pony motor troubles, and of course some advice for beginning drivers.
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April 18, 2022Team Truck Driving and Winter Weather with Scott and Michele Sedach
Welcome to the 16th episode of Driver Stories! We have another exciting one as we talk the pros and cons of Team Driving and the ins and outs of being on the road during Winter weather. We'll touch on chains, black ice, and share some helpful tips for keeping the Pony Motor running in the cold. But that's not all, we'll also chat about famous mountain passes, the cryogenic industry, what's it's like to be a woman in trucking, and why it's incredibly important to help one another while on the job.
Today we have Scott and Michele Sedach with us, a team that's been driving for many years together and who are absolute experts on the road.
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March 23, 2022Technology in Trucking with Melvin Vogt
Welcome to the 15th episode of Driver Stories! This is an exciting one as Pam and Melvin talk the pros and cons of Technology in trucking and how it relates to safety. It's changing the industry big time from advanced telematics to dash cameras to automated driving. Today we get the perspective from a driver, Melvin Vogt, as to what he thinks of these big changes and the future of technology in trucking.
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March 02, 2022 What to Eat While on the Road with Natasha Istre
A lot of people wonder how drivers can stay healthy while they’re out on the road, so on this episode, Pam decided to catch up with one of LGT's team drivers, Natacha Istre. Natacha and her and her husband have been finding ways to stay healthy and active while they’re out delivering for weeks on end. Find out their secrets by listening in!

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FAQs about Driver Stories:

How many episodes does Driver Stories have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.