Jordan Kidd is the Director of Business Intelligence, Marketing & IT for FreightWorks having been there the first day the company was incubated and has been in the middle of most key developments along the way. We refer to a Swiss Army Knife as a tool having many functions. So it is for the day-to-day realities of a director assessing trends, managing data, crafting logistics solutions, and framing efforts to market our story and recruit drivers. This multitasking however is driven by practical questions we ask every day. How can we create a superior driving experience? What are the ways our transportation company can take safety to its highest standard? And, how can we craft a day-to-day path to meet and exceed customer expectations? This fast-paced episode will help you learn a little more about the “FreightWorks way of doing business” and the dedicated professionals like Jordan who help us keep our promises. Enjoy!

Chris Davies, Fleet Manager for FreightWorks has a vigorous conversation with David Culpepper on how the Peterbilt advantage will be good for the company in the years ahead. You’ll see two professionals discuss how strategic partnerships benefit both enterprises and those solid personal relationships are the foundation for great, growing endeavors.

In this program David Culpepper, Sales Representative for The Pete Store, Greenville, SC discusses the Peterbilt advantage and what a fleet upgrade will mean for FreightWorks’ professional drivers

Sue Martucci and Eddie Venatta have been very close friends since their time together at an everyday Missouri high school, facing what every teenager does. Yet, through a series of improbable events both ended up in the ever-changing world of trucking and logistics and more vitally as a FreightWorks driving team traveling to every corner of our beautiful America. Stories like this are too rare not to be told and in this episode, you’ll hear what it takes to be an efficient driving team, the role trust plays in managing hard days and long nights, and the great places to stop for a bite to eat when a driver’s personal engine needs fuel. You’ll also hear tips from veteran drivers who know that every day is unpredictable but an unshakable commitment to stay professional, do right, and keep your promises will make certain you have the grace for just another day.

Brett Harpe has driven professionally for decades and at FreightWorks for two years. He and his wife and driving partner Jerri know the rigors of the road and the daily blessing of being part of a caring, compassionate FreightWorks driver community. He shares about his near-death experience, the joys of driving with his wife (he calls her his “best friend”), and tips for safe and efficient driving on America’s busy highways.

He and Butch also discussed the Mid America Truck Show (MATS) and plans FreightWorks has to flag the company flag, build industry relationships and also recruit drivers.

Donning a FreightWorks cap while dressed in blue jean overalls Bret reminds us every driver has a story, our team reflects the great diversity and yet in the end we’re a big family! He also makes it a special point to honor God who he says “guides each mile along the way.” You’ll be inspired by his story.

Clark Poole is a key business influencer in western North Carolina with keen insights on the strategic placement of the FreightWorks corporate headquarters in terms of transportation trends, proximity to key markets, quality of life, and economic trends.

As the outgoing executive director for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce where he served for 10 years, he’s uniquely qualified to offer his assessments of how the company is in a prime location for growth, service, and innovation. Listen in to the wisdom born of experience and a passion for companies like FreightWorks which he characterized in this episode as being guided by innovation, excellence, and integrity.

When having a conversation with FreightWorks recruiter Reg Moody the stories are so varied and interesting it’s clear to see how easily he’d relate to any prospective driver. In this episode he shares how being a professional driver now helps him identify the right position for drivers who are looking to join the FreightWorks family. It’s another conversational journey into the colorfully diverse world of trucking & logistics.

Silas Freitas is the Dispatch Manager for FreightWorks and spends each day coordinating, supporting, and leading the company’s vibrant team of Driver Managers.

The ecosystem of trucking and logistics is ever-changing and sometimes chaotic. Keeping a focus on driver safety, customer satisfaction with an unshakable commitment to improving is a tall order.

But...in this episode, we’ll hear from an energetically committed front-line transportation manager how real solutions improbably emerge from seemingly impossible challenges. Listen and learn!

Leigh Ann Harris is a caring, compassionate Driver Manager at FreightWorks who understands her primary role is to serve each driver for whom she’s responsible with respect, diligence, and excellence. She paints the picture in this episode of what FreightWorks drivers have to manage each day and the lengths to which she and her colleagues go to insure loads are delivered on time and with safety as priority #1. Her personal faith informs everything she does and in this open-hearted conversation, it’s so clear how consistent communication with drivers is the key to finding a smooth path for daily success. When FreightWorks says “we care for drivers” the evidence is found in the committed staff like Leigh Anne. She goes the extra mile! Find out why.

While some see a monotonous journey ahead whenever a driver starts the engine others like David Jensen anticipate their next adventures. They are guided by an understanding each new day has new lessons to be learned. Professionals with decades of faithful service and millions of miles across our beautiful, diverse nation invite a listening ear. In this episode, you’ll hear practical principles for being a great driver and also some of the best roadway eateries when it’s time to stop and take a break. Enjoy the conversational journey!