Successful Driver Podcast

Jason Cowan, President of Silver Creek Transportation, joins us on this week’s episode of the Successful Driver Podcast. Jason discusses a wide range of topics, including how his company “hires character and trains skill”. Listen now! 

President of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies, David Owen, joins Kent this week’s episode. NASTC has been dedicated to helping small carriers prosper since 1989. Listen now! 

Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS, returns to talk finances and business building with Kent! Todd shares a wealth of financial tips, including some lesser used tax deductions that can really help drivers and owner-operators. 

For example, did you know that drivers can claim a “guard dog” tax deduction? 

Listen to the whole episode now! 

Driving team and married couple Chris and Ruth Smith join Kent on this week’s episode of The Successful Driver Podcast. Chris and Ruth won first place in Overdrive’s 2021 Pride & Polish custom rig competition’s Working Combo, 2001 and Newer Category. They chat with Kent about Beverly II (their custom rig), driving as a couple, and more—listen now! 

Jason Cannon, the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal, joins Kent to chat supply chain challenges, parts shortages, and 2022 expectations in this week’s episode of the Successful Driver Podcast.  

 With experience in news and a Class A CDL, Jason offers a unique and educated perspective on the industry. Listen now! 

Kent meets with Brian Krawczyk, the Chief Operating Officer at National Truck Protection (NTP) in the 39th episode of the Successful Driver Podcast. Brian shares with us insights into truck protections, warranties, and preventative maintenance. Listen now! 

On this week’s episode, Kent meets with Todd Williams, Vice President of Finance Operations at Transport Funding. Todd shares with us advice on financing as a first-time truck buyer, his background in the trucking industry, and more! 

In this week's episode, Norita Taylor, the Director of Public Relations at OOIDA, joins us to discuss their Truckers for Troops Program. 

Veteran, driver, and member of the American Trucking Association's Workforce Heroes, Alphonso Lewis, joins us on this week's episode to discuss the program, his background, and more! Listen now! 

Don Fotiades, Regional Manager at Arrow Truck Sales, joins us on this week’s episode of the Successful Driver Podcast to chat about how Arrow has evolved over the years, industry changes, and more. Listen now!