Life by the Mile

If you are around trucking and logistics very long what's quickly clear is that the unforeseen happens all the time! This demands that company teams communicate clearly, consistently, and collaboratively. There are amazing stories at FreightWorks of impossible situations giving way to incredible solutions. It starts with open-hearted communication and a commitment to get better. Here's a great example.

FreightWorks VP of Operations Joyce Siqueira and Recruiter Reg Moody have an open-hearted conversation about their own experiences working together as a team to get loads delivered on time safely and meeting customer expectations. While seeming simple and often stated the foundation for great companies is good, caring, and consistent communication. Joyce and Reg share real stories of what works and doesn't on any company’s road to success and bottom line profitability.

Describing herself as “curious, connected, and ambitious” Charlie Saffro is the founder and CEO of CS Recruiting which is an executive recruiting firm specializing in a variety of industries from supply chain management, logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, manufacturing, distribution, technology, and much more. In this fast-paced and insightful episode she pulls back the curtain a reveals what’s really happening in the job market today. It’s 30 minutes that will supercharge your perspective on who and how to hire during these challenging days.

Lindsey Trent founder of Next Gen Trucking shares a secret. There are many younger drivers getting behind the wheel for exciting and financially rewarding careers. Here's why!

Joyce Siqueira is VP of Operations at FreightWorks and has helped build this fast-growing trucking and logistics enterprise from the ground up. As she’s developed departments, policies, people, and procedures it's been with a single focus on making life for drivers safer, more pleasant, and safer. They are the #1 customer of the company. In this episode, a seasoned leader helps unpack and share those elements of the FreightWorks culture which set us apart and explains how our values and convictions shape everyday decisions. For anyone wondering about how all the intricate gears of a trucking operation come together, this is a great podcast tutorial. Listen and learn!

Michael Krohn is a seasoned industry veteran who is Regional Sales Manager for marketplace leading technology company NetraDyne. This enterprise is revolutionizing fleet safety with advanced AI fleet dash cams for commercial vehicles.

The company's direction is simple yet profound:

Our mission is to transform road and fleet safety by using advanced vision technology to change the way drivers interact with the road around them, therefore creating safer roadways for today and smarter roadways for tomorrow.

In this fast-paced podcast, Michael and Butch discuss how technology can enhance driver safety, comfort, and care and the best ways innovative companies can incentivize drivers to “get on board” to a safer and more profitable trucking path.

Are we about to see our diesel trucks replaced by electric ones? A key benefit is driver care and comfort leading to what some believe is better retention. Listen to Mike Roeth, Executive Director at NACFE, an industry expert’s take on this critical matter.

Fit’s Possible Trucking is a resource to help truckers and more get healthier, happier, & know they matter! Founder Candace Rivers tells us “I believe living a healthy lifestyle begins with maintaining a strong and fit body. My aim is to help you identify your fitness goals, design an exercise program that fits your needs and guide you through every exercise, every workout. My holistic approach to fitness and health will have you feeling great and seeing results in no time!” In this exciting and fast-paced podcast, you’ll learn how truck drivers can take hold of health and improve their quality of life.

Guest Mark Manera is the owner of The Trucking Fitness Company and has a simple message for the 3.5 million professional drivers in America which is…”Your job doesn't have to kill you!”

So many men and women who sit behind the wheel are dealing with obesity, cardiovascular challenges, joint pain, sleep apnea, diabetes, and a host of physical problems which destroy a high quality of life and discourage so many people.

But there's hope! Following a simple, daily health regimen can improve mood, sleep, and driver performance. Listen to a health and wellness expert give practical advice on the new life you’ve always longed for!