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February 05, 2019Ep. 7 // The Veteran, The Counselor, and The Prodigy
As a professional driver, have you ever struggled with the
idea of being coached by someone who has never sat in that seat? Never driven a
truck or been through the difficulties of being a professional driver? While
those people can be helpful for some questions, sometimes you just need to hear
from someone who really knows the ropes. For Nussbaum drivers, that’s where
Jeff King, Mike Vanyzendoorn, and Maya Hernandez step in. These three active Nussbaum drivers are
excited to build new relationships with other drivers and share their
experience as our newest driver performance coaches.
5 Years as a Best
Fleet to Drive For
Congratulations to all of our Nussbaum Family! High five the person next to you and tell them great job! Why? Because thanks to all of your efforts, Truckload Carriers Assocation and Carriers Edge have named Nussbaum a 2019 Best Fleet to Drive For. This is the 5th year IN A ROW that we have received this honor! This could not happen without all of the Nussbaum family: drivers, operations, HR, maintenance, accounting, and everyone in between working together to make Nussbaum a great place to work and a Best Fleet to Drive For!
The Veteran
As a military and trucking veteran who has been in the
industry since the late 70s, it’s safe to say that Jeff King has been “around
the block.” Jeff’s experience goes beyond driving. With 8 years running CDL
schools also under his belt, he’s well equipped to guide new drivers and build
into the skills of experienced drivers.
“I’ve worn a lot of different hats in this industry.”
The Counselor
“How do I get better, and how do I help others be better?”
Mike Vanyzendoorn’s experience as both a driver and pastor
have equipped him to work close with people. He loves to hear their stories,
share their experiences, and see what lessons lie within that he can help bring
to the surface.
The Prodigy
As the “Nussbaum baby,” Maya Hernandez is excited to share
her perspective as a driver who has “grown up” within the Nussbaum system. Maya
brings fresh ideas and an open heart to the table. As you talk to Maya you will
quickly see how her quick learning, passion, perspective, and desire to forge
relationships are why we call her “The Prodigy”.
“I am a big relationship person and I am excited to learn from other drivers as well as maybe give a little insight.”
Quotes
“Peers helping, assisting, building up,
developing, and coaching other peers. That’s what we’re going for [with
performance coaches]” – Jeremy Stickling
“I’ve done my fair share of habits coaching and
I always marvel that anyone cares at all what I say because I’ve never done
it.” – Jeremy Stickling
“If we’re going to be effective at developing
other drivers, our best resource is those who are succeeding at driving
currently.” – Jeremy Stickling
“How do I get better, and how do I help others
be better?” – Mike Vanyzendoorn
“I like talking to drivers and learning what
their experiences are.” – Mike Vanyzendoorn
“I love talking with drivers. What comes out of
drivers is stories. Usually they are bad stories, but you usually learn from
those stories. If you listen well, it does come out with a benefit.” – Mike
Vanyzendoorn
“One of my favorite things is talking to drivers
that have 30, 20, however many years of experience it is.” – Maya Hernandez
“I am a big relationship person and I am excited
to learn from other drivers as well as maybe give a little insight.”- Maya Hernandez
“I’ve worn a lot of different hats in this
industry.” – Jeff King
“I enjoy
watching [drivers] grow, reach their potential, and it’s not just me helping
them, I learn from them. I get to grow my experience and give something back to
an industry that’s been very good.” – Jeff King
Links
Best Fleets to Drive For
Dave Ramsey
Chris Hogan
Rachel Cruze
44 min
January 29, 2019Ep. 6 // Garrie & Avis Atkins: The Art of Showing Up
Show Notes
40 years at Nussbaum. 48 years of marriage. And those aren’t
final numbers. Garrie and Avis Atkins are
tried and true devotees to Nussbaum Transportation and each other. Scrounge
secrets from them as they dive into the art of showing up – while driving, in
marriage, and at work.
Prepare for Super
Bowl Sunday with Truckers Against Trafficking
Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner. Did you know it has the potential to be a high-trafficking event for sex traffickers? The environment surrounding the game checks all the right money-making boxes. But you can help. Grab a couple of reminders in this episode and refresh your memory with your Truckers Against Trafficking wallet card.
40 Years at Nussbaum
Garrie dives into his longevity at Nussbaum. From his first
glimpse of the company, through 23 years in a truck cab, and the twists of
transitioning into the office for 17 years (and counting).
“I didn’t know if they wanted me in the office or if they wanted me off the road.”
He divulges how the hardest part of being a driver isn’t the
terrible traffic, the uncooperative weather, or the waiting. It’s being away from home.
48 Years Together
Even though they lived two miles apart their entire lives, Garrie and Avis’ love story didn’t start
until Garrie graduated from high school. And even then, it wasn’t all fireworks
and heart eyes – Avis’ mom liked Garrie before Avis did! But Avis was the first
girl Garrie ever dated, and she’s dedicated
to being the last girl he ever dates.
Infatuation molded into love as life carried on – bending,
shaping, and opening each other’s eyes to what dedication, protection, and
steadfastness meant.
“It takes a strong woman to be the wife of a truck driver.”
The Art of Showing Up
Garrie and Avis will inspire you with gumption – guaranteed
– with the art of showing up. At work, in your marriage, while driving… Show up. Just show up each day. These are all
hard jobs – being married, staying committed to a job, driving in general – but remember that each day is a new day.
Keep going!
Quotes
“If you work hard for the people that you work
for, you will always have a job.”
“I didn’t know if they wanted me in the office
or if they wanted me off the road.”
“I passed a state police officer that was
sitting on the side of the road. So, I pulled over and shook my shirt out a
little bit, and he pulled up behind me.
And I walked back to his car, and I said,
‘Did you see that??’ And he goes, ‘No, I was just wondering why you stopped.’
And I said, ‘Well I just got my windshield shattered in!’”
“I can honestly tell you that I did not love
Avis when I married her. I was infatuated
with her. She was the greatest thing since buttered toast. This girl was just
the world to me. But I had no idea what love was.”
“I could have saved so much money and had so
many more motorcycles than what I’ve had!”
“It takes a strong woman to be the wife of a
truck driver.”
“You get to work with people that you now know
better – it’s kind of like a marriage, but you don’t have to go home with them.
It makes all the things that you do in your work vocation more predictable. It
makes things more secure.”
Pictures
Links
Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
Merrill Lynch
Video of NCHA cutting horse
Garrie Atkins blog post: The Grass is Always Greener… Over There!
59 min
January 22, 2019Ep. 5 // Brent Nussbaum: The End of 6×2?
Show Notes
Are you ready for the thriller of 2019? We’ll dish it out in this episode stocked with specs on Nussbaum’s new 2020 Freightliner Cascadias and future gadgets en route. Step aside, Jetson Family, Nussbaum’s bringing the future.
Introducing: Road Captains
Your DM is your all-knowing touchpoint – on most things. But we’re growing your resources again.
Road Captains are drivers within your shared DM’s fleet that will help get new hires up to speed, encourage co-driver interactions, and have answers and advice from years OTR and at Nussbaum.
Consumer Electronics
Show in Vegas
Listen in as Brent Nussbaum divulges on brand new specs and
technology coming from Freightliner. Automation may be a touchy subject, but
the baby steps inching forward are inarguably fascinating.
We’ll talk advancements in adaptive cruise control, steps to
fight driver fatigue on windy Wyoming highways, and first-hand experiences with
collision mitigation systems.
“We got to ride along, and when you’re approaching an object at 40 MPH,
and it looks like you’re going to crash
into it – it’s a real eye-opener! I can tell you.”
Nussbaum &
Daimler Trucks
We’ve been partnering with Daimler Trucks for years now. At a hefty 400 trucks, our fleet is tiny in
comparison to other partners, including Swift/Knight and Conway.
But, boy, are we well known within this circle of big dogs.
By sharing information as we test new products and provide feedback, we advance
the trucking industry forward and make a name for ourselves.
“He said, ‘You need to come and visit the most innovative trucking company in the United States.’”
What’s the Future of
Nussbaum Equipment?
Yes, fuel mileage is still front and center as we advance
our fleet with 100 new trucks this year. But Brent will share some news that
might cause some exclamation (of excitement – we hope!).
Don’t worry though; we’re
aligning with where Daimler Trucks is focusing their time and energy – we’re
ensuring the best.
“Before you fall out of your truck wondering ‘What in the world are we thinking?’ I just want to let you know that we’re preparing for the future.”
Quotes
“The truck was
fully loaded, 80,000 pounds, and as it got closer to that object, it
just absolutely shut that thing down at the last minute about 3- to 4-foot
before it hit that stationary object.”
“We got to ride along, and when you’re
approaching an object at 40 MPH, and it
looks like you’re going to crash into it – it’s a real eye-opener! I can tell
you.”
“I’m not sure how many of you know, but Daimler actually
has a little over 40% of the market. No other truck manufacturer has anywhere
close to that. There’s no one that has
any more than 15-16% of the truck market.”
“He said, ‘You need to come and visit the most
innovative trucking company in the United States.’”
“I tell people kiddingly that at some point in
time these trucks are going to be idling down the highway at 55 MPH.”
“Before you fall out of your truck wondering
‘What in the world are we thinking?’ I just
want to let you know that we’re preparing for the future.”
“This is going to cause quite a stir, but I hope
that you all feel that it’s a good decision, I don’t think I’ll probably get
any complaints, and there might be some
excitement building behind it.”
“Who knows. Maybe one of these days we’ll be
buzzing down the road at 15 MPG.”
Pictures
Links
Consumer Electronics Show
Marten
Dahm
Roger
Nielsen
Self-Driving
Cars at CES 2019
Ping-Pong Playing AI
Detroit
Assurance Safety Systems
49 min
January 15, 2019Ep. 4 // Leading With Passion: CEO, Daimler Trucks North America
Show Notes
We put three CEO’s in one room and asked them bunches of questions. Listen to what’s new for 2019 with Daimler Trucks North America, Freightliner, Truck Centers, and Nussbaum Transportation in this ear-tingling episode.
What’s New at
Freightliner?
Everyone loves an “inside scoop.” And we’re giving you extra scoops as we hear from Roger Nielsen, CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, the producer of Freightliner and a riveting storyteller. Prepare yourself for new technology! Roger runs through the new 6×4 design benefits and innovation, and how this development will keep a running promise.
“We try to promise our customers a 5% fuel improvement every two years.”
Looking into the
Future
Hot topics of autonomous trucks, platooning, convoying, mirrorless camera technology, and
the eCascadia all come into play as well.
Did you know Roger has the record for the longest ride in an eCascadia?
“When you drive it, it’s just like driving a gigantic golf cart.”
Take a listen and figure out what exactly that means.
Dealing with Constant
Pressure
It’s not easy being a CEO. And we got to sit three down at one time to pick their brains. These stand-out personalities, Roger Nielsen, John Hopkins (Truck Centers, Inc.), and Brent Nussbaum (Nussbaum Transportation), weave stories together, laugh easily, and unveil the secret of how in the world they sleep at night with the weight of a company and the entirety of its employees on their shoulders.
“Our success is their success.”
Quotes
“How can we get one step closer to that goal of
accident-free driving?” – Roger
“We try to promise our
customers a 5% fuel improvement every two
years.” – Roger
“We are working now, with your team mostly, on what we call
a ‘detachable 6×4.’” – Roger
“But you know, this is where real-world
testing comes in and what’s nice with working with Nussbaum, is that we can put
those in there before you have to buy 400 – you run a couple and see if you can
prove us right or wrong!” – Roger
“I have a CDL, so I jumped behind the wheel and the guys
thought we were just going to go on a
little short one-mile track, but I wanted to go show my father. So, we drove it
all the way out – 20 miles out – to show my dad.” – Roger
“When you drive it, it’s just like driving a gigantic golf
cart.” – Roger
“All you see are trailer doors. You don’t know which way the
road curves. And when the driver in truck #1 slows down or veers, you have no
idea why. And so, you’re left there somewhat in the dark.” – Roger
“I entrust that all to my Lord and Savior and on a day-to-day
basis I entrust all of my decisions to Him and He’s never let me down. And I
surround myself with outstanding people.” – Brent
“’Well, why are you in the business?’ ‘It wasn’t truly a
love of trucks; it was a love of people.
And the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.’” – John
“Our success is their success.” – Roger
Pictures
Brent Nussbaum, Roger Nielsen, and John Hopkins
Video
Links
Roger Nielsen biography
John Hopkins biography
CCJ Magazine
Hoover Dam Reveal article
55 min
December 31, 2018Ep. 3 // Chaplain Jim Revelle: Cubs, Comfort, and Comedy
Show Notes
What does a chaplain do in his free time? Watch Cubs games,
go to the movies with his wife, and be exhausted by his seven grandchildren.
What does he do otherwise? Encourage, serve, and support you.
Resolving Conflict
(but not between Cubs and Cards fans)
Jim Revelle is Nussbaum’s newly installed chaplain from
Corporate Chaplains of America. With a master’s degree in conflict resolution,
years serving as a mediator in the Cook County Courthouse, and a joyful laugh
that’ll make you smile, Jim is excited to start his station with Nussbaum. He
may play sides when it comes to professional baseball, but he’s the supportive
sounding board we all need for day-to-day life.
His Services
He expounds on the services he provides, from marriage
counseling to hospital visits, and his commitment to being present, when asked, through the good, the bad, and the ugly.
“When you share your joys, they’re doubled, and when you share your sorrows, they’re halved.”
Your Resource
Jim is available to Nussbaum drivers and non-drivers
24/7/365. He playfully mentions that he’s someone to talk to that doesn’t oversee
your pay raises and assessments.
“I’m just a guy with a lot of flaws and some experiences in life, and if I can be of any help to someone on the journey, I’d love to do that.”
He leaves you with your first piece of encouragement in this
episode. Reach out to Jim, utilize his presence, and take comfort in a
confidante with this free and voluntary program provided through Nussbaum
Transportation.
“Don’t feel like you’re invading my time… that’s what we’re here for.”
Quotes
“When you share your joys, they’re
doubled, and when you share your
sorrows, they’re halved.”
“The real challenges of life come in just the day-to-day
stuff that we have to deal with.”
“People are people. I don’t care if they come out of a faith background or whatever the belief
system is… we respect every faith.”
“Don’t feel like you’re invading my time… that’s what we’re
here for.”
“I’m just a guy with a lot of flaws and some experiences in
life, and if I can be of any help to
someone on the journey, I’d love to do that.”
“My goal is in every year that I can go overnight at every
driver’s house, and they can have dinner
with me. No, I’m just kidding!”
“There is no force in this.”
Links
CCA Website: https://chaplain.org/
Jim’s Dashboard Spotlight
What About Bob?
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk9iWXsdB-8
50 min
December 31, 2018Ep. 2 // Faith & Family “ON AIR” and OTR
Show Notes
They may not be experienced
OTR, but they’ve got faith and family down. Janine laughs,
“I’ve been on the interstate many times and done the hand motion to ask for a trucker to honk. There is my experience [with trucking]!”
Janine
Who Are They?
Brian and Janine host the afternoon show on Central
Illinois’ Christian radio station, WCIC. Janine, an aspiring ballerina turned almost
reporter turned high school teacher turned radio host, dazzles with her joyous
laugh and compassionate heart. Brian, a former government worker – who always
brings the fun – oozes quick wit and quotable one-liners.
“Well, Janine’s familiar with the bear in the air because of her driving habits. So…”
Brian
Faith and Family
Though they may not be overly acquainted with trucking life,
their passion for faith and family aligns impeccably with Nussbaum’s values.
And that’s why we’re business support partners and sponsoring the upcoming
Marriage Celebration.
Don’t Miss Out!
Join us for a knee-slapping trivia contest on trucking, rich imagery of the Marriage Celebration to
come, and more shenanigans with these two electric
personalities. You’re sure to be entertained, inspired, and encouraged at the
finish of this exchange.
“We’re just here hanging out; it’s all Him.”
Brian
Quotes
“Our mission is to share hope in Jesus.” – Janine
“There’s something really
special about music and how it can minister to your heart.” – Janine
“Can I just jump through the window and get outta here?” –
Brian
“God doesn’t necessarily want us to be comfortable, right? He
likes us to step out a bit and go in faith in different things.” – Brian
“We’re just here hanging out;
it’s all Him.” – Brian
“I’ve been on the interstate many times and done the hand motion to ask for a trucker to
honk. There is my experience [with trucking]!” – Janine
“Well, Janine’s familiar with the bear in the air because of
her driving habits. So…” – Brian
“We need to always remember
that God is bigger than anything we can
face, even in our marriages.” – Janine
Philippians 3:14, “Keep
pressin’ on.” – Brian
Links
WCIC website: https://www.wcicfm.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCICmedia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wcicmedia/?hl=en
Calvin Foster’s video of coming home to kids:
Kristin & Danny (Youtube video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJpA_sQEwkM
Josh Wilson (Youtube video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1Lv8k5pEc
Marriage Celebration ticket sales – available January 11: https://www.wcicfm.org/event/marriage-celebration-in-metamora/
1 hr 9 min
December 28, 2018Ep. 1 // Vicky Brown: A 30-Year Nussbaum Legacy
Shownotes
30 years at Nussbaum. 48 years with her beloved husband. Loyalty is
Vicky’s nature. Glean sage advice from a servant-hearted woman who has seen it
all and listen to her final moments at Nussbaum.
Vicky Brown with LeAnn Stahl
Vicky’s Retirement
Vicky has been a Customer Service Representative at Nussbaum
Transportation for 30 years, but with her husband’s health issues and the Lord
tugging at her heart, she determined that now was the time to leave.
A Bittersweet Goodbye
Vicky and John
She elucidates on her delicious
baking hobby, how the industry and Nussbaum have morphed over the years, and
how her sweet love story with John began 48 years ago.
“You’ll get a kick out of this. Here I’ve worked at a trucking company for 30 years, and I married a truck driver!”
She’s no stranger to the difficulties of being a driver’s
spouse, the heartache of illnesses, and the anxiety of new places and new
systems. But she also enlightens listeners on the brilliance of her smile, the
joy of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her recipe to
success in customer service and the trucking industry.
A Legacy of
Compassion
She leaves us with an encouragement to live life
compassionately, in our jobs and outside the office and cab.
“Have a heart for people.”
Links:
Vicky’s Dashboard Spotlight Article
Vicky’s Dashboard Retirement Article
47 min

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