On the Front Line

What does a strong safety culture really look like?

On this episode of On the Front Line, I talk with Scott Reynolds about something he believes strongly: safety can’t just live inside the safety department. It has to be part of the culture. Scott has spent his career in transportation safety, and one thing he’s learned is that you can have all the right policies, technology, training, and procedures—but they only work when your people believe in them.

One thing Scott said really stood out to me: to be a good safety leader, you have to have the heart of a teacher. It’s easy to get caught up in spreadsheets, numbers, reports, and technology. But as Scott reminds us, behind every number is a person: a driver with a family depending on them to make it home safely.

We talk about identifying risk before it becomes an incident, giving drivers the tools to make good decisions, recognizing people when they do things right, and why Safety, Operations, and Maintenance need to work together instead of against each other.

Because safety isn’t about catching people doing something wrong. It’s about teaching, listening, recognizing risk, and helping people make better decisions. And that’s how you

build a culture people actually want to be part of.#OnTheFrontLine #Trucking #SafetyCulture #TruckingSafety #SafetyLeadership #Transportation #Leadership #FleetSafety

On this episode of On the Front Line, Gina Anderson sits down with Nyssa Gardebrecht for a conversation about supply chain, innovation, problem-solving, and keeping people at the center of change.

Nyssa believes improving a process isn’t just about making it faster or more efficient. It’s about understanding the people doing the work, listening to their experiences, and finding solutions that actually make things better.

As technology continues to reshape supply chain and logistics, Nyssa offers an important reminder: there are people behind every process, and they want their work to matter and their voices to be heard.

She also shares she hopes to be the kind of leader who advocates for people, asks the right questions, and isn’t afraid to challenge the way things have always been done.

Gina honored Nyssa with the On the Front Line Pelican Award, recognizing her commitment to lifting others up and making a difference!

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In this episode of On the Front Line, Gina Anderson sits down with Kristen Matwychuk, Community Engagement Manager at Manitoba Pork, to discuss the power of agricultural literacy, community engagement, and inspiring the next generation to understand where their food comes from.

Kristen shares how volunteering in classrooms, building relationships between farmers and communities, and educating young people can change perceptions about agriculture. She believes the future of farming depends not only on innovation, but also on creating trust, encouraging curiosity, and helping people understand the families behind the food they eat.

Whether you work in agriculture, education, or leadership, this conversation is a reminder that lasting change often begins with one conversation and one classroom.

🎙️ On the Front Line shares conversations with leaders who are making a difference in safety, learning, operations, and their communities.

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In this inspiring episode of On the Front Line, Gina Anderson speaks with safety and compliance leader Joe Raghanti about leadership, resilience, and the life-changing impact of kindness. Joe shares his journey living with Alport Syndrome, receiving a kidney transplant, and learning to lead through service, compassion, and gratitude. From safety leadership to organ donation advocacy, this conversation explores what it means to be the light in someone's darkness and why the smallest acts of kindness can leave the greatest legacy.

What if the future of trucking isn’t just about technology, but about people?

In this episode of On the Front Line, I sit down with Ben Greenberg, President & CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association, for a conversation about the human side of leadership, the role of kindness in business, and how AI and innovation are reshaping the trucking industry.

We talk about:

• Why kindness still matters in leadership
• Building trust in a high-pressure industry
• The role of AI in transportation and logistics
• Innovation without losing the human connection
• Supporting drivers, families, and frontline teams
• The future of trucking leadership

Ben shares a powerful perspective on balancing technology and progress with empathy, relationships, and service to others, reminding us that industries move forward best when people stay at the center of the mission.

This episode is about more than trucking. It’s about leadership, humanity, and preparing for the future without forgetting the people who make it possible.

🎙️ On the Front Line is where we have real conversations about leadership, growth, and the people behind the work that keeps America moving.

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In this episode of On the Front Line, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Kyle Henson, Director of Safety at Navajo Express, about what it really takes to build, and sustain, a strong safety culture.

This isn’t just about reducing incidents. It’s about transforming how people think, communicate, and lead when it comes to safety.

Kyle shares insights on:

• Turning risk into measurable results
• Leading cultural change across a fleet
• Building trust and accountability at every level
• Creating a safety mindset that lasts

If you’re in transportation, operations, or leadership, this episode offers practical insight into what it means to truly lead on the front line.

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On this special edition of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Ben Fiore, Terminal Manager at Eagle Transport Corporation in Tampa, Florida.

Ben leads a fleet responsible for the safe and timely delivery of petroleum products. In an industry where precision, trust, and communication are critical, his work keeps operations running smoothly every day.

But his impact goes beyond the terminal.

As a lifelong Scout and honoree recognized by the National Tank Truck Carriers, Ben saw a gap between the trucking industry and the next generation. Instead of waiting for change, he created it.

Through the Truck Transportation Merit Badge Academy with the Boy Scouts of America, Ben has introduced more than 100 Scouts to careers in the fuel and trucking industry. By bringing real trucks and professional drivers into the experience, he gives young people a hands-on look at the work that keeps the country moving.

His leadership is grounded in a simple belief: the world moves forward because of people who do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

If you care about leadership, workforce development, safety, and building the future of the trucking industry, this conversation is worth your time.

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, host Dr. Gina Anderson, learning scientist and CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, sits down with Graig Morin, co-founder and president of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics.

Graig shares how his journey from struggling truck driver to logistics entrepreneur shaped a people-first trucking company culture built on trust, safety, and community impact.

This episode explores what happens when someone who has experienced the worst parts of the trucking industry decides to build something better — a company where driver wellbeing, leadership, and doing the right thing come before profit.

From sleeping on a friend’s couch early in his career to leading a respected Maine-based trucking and logistics company,

Graig explains how empathy, humility, and strong values can transform operations, safety culture, and driver retention.

You’ll also hear powerful stories about community service, including delivering sandwiches to veterans, transporting donated medical chairs to emergency rooms during COVID, and supporting local schools in Biddeford, Maine.

Graig’s leadership philosophy is simple:“Do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.”

In this conversation, Dr. Anderson and Graig explore what that looks like in practice—behind the wheel, in dispatch, and across the trucking industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. Why allowing drivers time off without explanation can improve trucking safety and driver wellbeing
2. How Brown Dog Carriers supported schools and veterans during COVID
3. What 20 years of poor management taught Graig about building a better trucking company culture
4. Leadership lessons for small trucking companies and logistics businesses
5. How trust and community can improve driver retention and operational performance

Connect & Learn More

1. Connect with Graig Morin on LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/in/graig-morin-840a54147/
2. Learn more about Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics,https://www.browndogcarriers.com/
3. Explore Luma Brighter Learning and Dr. Gina Anderson’s work in learning science and workforce training. https://lumabrighterlearning.com/
4. Interested in being a guest on On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast? Apply here. https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

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1. Safety leadership
2. Workforce learning
3. Trucking operations
4. Compliance and risk management
5. Leadership for frontline and mobile workforces

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with David Price, Executive Vice Chairman of United Petroleum Transports — a 60-year-old, family-founded company that grew from one truck and a bold idea to nearly 900 trucks and 1,500 associates operating across the U.S. and beyond.

David shares what it means to lead with flat hierarchy, why safety isn’t a competitive advantage in tanker trucking, and how innovation in a decades-old industry moves slowly but powerfully. He also opens up about legacy, what it means to carry a family business forward. He talks about why people are the next great challenge in trucking and not technology.

If you’ve ever wondered how real leadership gets built in a high-stakes, high-risk industry, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why frontline workers are the engine, and leaders are just steering wheel How United Petroleum Transports built a culture of trust
2. Where is fuel hauling innovation is heading
3. Why legacy isn’t something you plan

Connect with David on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-price-95863a59/

Want to learn more about David's work? Check out the United Petroleum Transports website, https://www.drive4upt.com/

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply, https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Brandon Randall, Corporate Safety Manager at Performance Food Group.

Brandon sits at the intersection of safety, strategy, analytics, and operations — building systems that turn complex compliance data into decisions leadership can actually act on. But his real passion? The humans behind the data. With a background in education, Brandon brings a rare lens to frontline leadership in trucking and logistics: one that puts people before metrics, every time.

In this conversation, Brandon challenges the industry to stop promoting the best worker and start developing the best leader and shares what it actually takes to close that gap.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why promoting your best worker into leadership without training is setting them up to fail
2. How the energy a frontline leader brings either builds trust — or destroys it
3. The shift from measuring everything to measuring what actually matters
4. How data visibility is helping safety teams move from reactive to proactive
5. Why Brandon believes if the answer isn't your people, you're asking the wrong questions

Want to learn more about Brandon’s work? Check out the Performance Food Group website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.