Garner Trucking's Beyond the Cab

Delivering excellence in trucking is about more than just moving freight — it's about people, passion, and progress. In this episode, host Tim Chrulski sits down with Sherri Garner Brumbaugh of Garner Trucking and Lindsey Trent of the Next Generation in Trucking Association to discuss how the industry is building pathways for young talent and shaping the future of trucking.

In this episode of Beyond The Cab, Host Tim Chrulski invites Garner Drivers, Dalton Lee and Jacob Szabo, participants of the FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAP), in to speak about their experience and how they have kickstarted their career in trucking at a young age.  
With just 13 apprentices enrolled nationwide in the SDAP, Dalton & Jacob's stories shed a light on the opportunities for young talent in the industry, highlighting the importance of programs like SDAP in shaping the future of trucking.
Despite their age, these drivers bring passion, dedication, and a fresh perspective to the road!

Garner Drivers, Brian Wildman & Andy Narine on to discuss the creation and

heart behind the Garner Band. They emphasize the diversity within the trucking

industry and aim to change public perceptions through the universal language of

music. The band serves as a platform for drivers and staff to pursue their

musical passions and provides a sense of community among drivers, staff and

their families. Brian & Andy are on a mission to recruit more members to

join the band, highlighting the supportive environment that fosters growth and

creativity. They will touch on the band's progress, the challenges posed by

members being spread out and exciting future collaborations!

Chrulski welcomes Rod Wood of Hub International & Empower Retirement. The

conversation covers the key benefits of investing in Garner’s brand new 401K

that kicks off in January 2024.

on getting started while they emphasize the importance of combining scattered

assets into one location, and highlight the ongoing monitoring and adjustment

of investment funds for optimal performance. They discuss the ease of access

and user-friendly features of Empower, the second-largest record keeper in the

country and also touch on the Safe Harbor match offered by Garner Trucking.

In this episode of "Beyond the Cab," host Tim Chrulski welcomes Lindsey Trent, president of The Next Generation in Trucking Association, and Hans Galland, CEO of Beyond Trucks. Lindsey discusses her 12 years of experience in trucking, emphasizing the industry's importance and its connection to various sectors. You’ll hear highlights of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship pilot program for 18 to 21-year-olds and the efforts of Next Gen as they address workforce shortages. Hans explains Beyond Trucks' mission to digitally transform carriers and prioritize driver satisfaction and emphasis on the need for technology training and engaging the next generation in the trucking industry.

and insights of industry expert Mike Blackburn from the Public Utilities

Commission of Ohio. Discover how the trucking community can navigate diverse

challenges, from ever-changing regulations and supply chain demands to

embracing new technologies. Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of the

passionate and innovative individuals like Mike; and how carriers can use

audits & inspections as an educational tool and resource. 

Imagine this: a 4 year program that bridges the gap between what you’re currently doing to what you could be doing. Take a listen as we introduce the Garner Aspire Program: a robust program that covers everything from safe driving and technology to maintenance, operations, and all the way up to leadership. Throughout the course of the 4 years, you’ll be offered a variety of opportunities to learn more about the trucking industry as a whole. Drivers, Staff, Leadership & Technicians can gain valuable perspective in each discipline while gaining empathy & understanding of what happens in each other’s day to day. With a program like this on your side, you’ll have all that you need to reach your full potential in transportation. 

With so many forms of technology available it was important to develop a program that could truly recognize drivers based on performance. Measuring things like MPG, safety camera technology and fueling decisions was a good place to start.  In early 2022 Garner implemented the Performance Bonus Program.  Listen in on the newest episode of Beyond the Cab and hear from drivers about what they think about this new program and find out if it's been successful.  

If you've been around Garner for a few days or 30 years, you know the name Rex Fletcher, Garner's current Operations Director. Rex has decided that it is time to retire. Tune in to the latest episode of Beyond the Cab as Rex, Sherri and Tim reminisce about their time working together over the years. As Garner owner Sherri Brumbaugh says "Rex made his way up from the tire room to the board room".

Beyond the Cab takes you from behind the wheel, introducing you to the faces and people from inside the trucking industry. From drivers, staff and technicians to customers and industry leaders.
Each year Garner Trucking recognizes the top drivers in the fleet through the Fleet Elite program. Tune in to the latest episode of Beyond the Cab and hear how the program started and what drivers can expect for 2023.