Driver Stories

Welcome back to Drivers Stories! On today's episode, Pam sits down with two very special guests, our recruiter, James Ishmon, and owner operator Joe Coburn. Between the two of them, they have decades of experience in this industry, and both played a very important role in shaping LGT into what it is today. In this episode, we’ll take a walk down memory lane, hearing about where they got their start, what brought them to LGT, and the stories in between that only come with a lifetime in this industry.

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Welcome to Episode 30 of Driver Stories! I’m your host, Pam Spaccarotella. This episode features Brittany Jackson, an owner operator on our anhydrous ammonia team. At just 28 years old, Brittany has already built an impressive career in trucking. We’ll talk about what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, making the change from company driver to owner operator, and the responsibility that comes with hauling hazardous materials like anhydrous ammonia.

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Welcome to Episode 29 of Driver Stories! On this episode, Pam sits down with Tammy Rix, Classroom Instructor, Joseph Sayles, Safety Manager, and Michael Standring, Training Director, to talk about what new drivers can expect from the moment they apply, through orientation and out on the road. This episode is packed with helpful insight straight from the people guiding drivers through their first steps at LGT. Whether you're considering applying or just getting started, this one's for you.

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Welcome to the 28th episode of Driver Stories! In honor of Women's History Month, Pam sits down with two of our female drivers – owner operator Sherrie Brown and local driver Kari Miner. Together they discuss life behind the wheel as women in a male-dominated industry — the challenges, the memorable runs, and the moments that shaped their careers. Happy Women's History Month!

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Welcome to the 27th episode of Driver Stories! As a veteran-owned company, Veterans Day is very important here at LGT. In this special episode, Pam chats with Corrina Freels, Log Auditor, and Michael Standring, our Training Director, about their time in the Air Force. They share some funny stories and memorable experiences from their time on the force, some similar and others very unique.

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Welcome to the 26th episode of Driver Stories! In this episode, Pam sits down with Brian Harris, Tractor Maintenance Manager, and Steve Ray, Maintenance Specialist and Inside Shop Manager, to discuss all things maintenance. With years of experience both behind the wheel and in the shop, Brian and Steve offer valuable insight into how drivers can better communicate issues, what makes maintenance run smoothly, and the little things that can make a big difference on the road.

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Welcome to the 25th episode of Driver Stories! In this special episode, Pam sits down with Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol and Todd Donnelly, Safety Clerk at LGT and former Nebraska State Patrol officer, to discuss DOT inspections, safety, and staying compliant. With years of law enforcement and safety experience between them, Matt and Todd offer a unique look at both sides of the inspection process.

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Welcome to the 24th episode of Driver Stories and our first episode of 2025! Today's special guest is Jo Denson, our terminal manager in South Carolina. We'll hear about Jo’s time in the Navy, his love for trucking, and his journey to becoming a terminal manager. We'll also listen to a special shoutout from one of the drivers he’s worked with along the way!

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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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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