Truck Focus Podcast

Friends in the Industry -

In today's episode, I am super excited to have a great conversation with Angel Power, author of A Trucker Girl's Dream!

During our conversation, we dive into Angel's journey, and how she was able to turn her dream of becoming a professional driver and author into reality! A huge highlight of our conversation was the events that took place that had Angel go from a conversation at a coffee shop to a trip halfway across Canada.

A consistent message that I try and portray when discussing the transportation industry, is the variety of opportunities that exist within our industry that can literally be pursued by someone that is willing to say yes and just go for it.

Opportunities such as becoming a professional driver, a warehouse supervisor, maybe a dispatcher, or operations manager, or even getting into health and safety.

There are hundreds of ways you as a person, and as a professional can navigate your journey in our industry, yes, literally hundreds, but in order to get there – you need to be willing to get uncomfortable, and potentially scare yourself (not life or death fear but discomfort) to make your dreams your reality.

During today’s episode, Angel Power walks us through her journey in our industry, and how she was able to do exactly that – she was able to make her life long dream, something that has been in her blood since she was a kid, into her reality, and became a professional driver after a very interesting situation occurred.

Angel didn’t stop there, she also went on to write an incredible book, A Trucker Girl’s dream, and more!

I highly recommend purchasing a copy of A Trucker Girl's Dream here.

You can learn more about Angel Power and follow along her journey by following her on her Facebook Page.

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to sign up for our monthly Truck Focus Newsletter, as we continue to connect our industry leaders, to the industry, to help create a pivotal change.

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The Truck Focus is a division of the Pivotal Transportation Industry Solutions company. We encourage you to learn more about our mission!

Are you looking to have your product or service gain massive exposure in the transportation and logistic industries across North America? We can help!

Furthermore, if you have a question or topic for a future episode, I encourage you to send us an email inquiry.

Thank you again for taking the time to listen, and I hope you have a safe day!

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

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Today, I’m super excited to bring back Don Taylor, over the road professional driver and author of an excellent book Stories From The Road, and Dana, owner of The Mindful Trucker to the podcast.

During our recap conversation, Don, Dana, and I dive into the journey since Don’s book has officially been published, and Don highlights some of the stories included in his book.

A huge highlight of our interview is when Don and Dana share stories of over the road that they’ve experienced, and how it paints a picture of the opportunities operating over the road.

During our initial conversation in episode #70, Don shares what lead to him write the book, Stories From The Road, and highlights some of the key aspects of his journey operating as a professional driver.

I encourage you to check out episode #70 as well!

You can purchase a copy of Don's book, Stories From The Road by visiting his website.

I encourage you to connect with The Mindful Trucker to learn more about how they can help with your Health, Safety, Wellness & Drive Solutions! https://themindfultrucker.com/ Thank you again Don and Dana for joining the podcast today!

Truck Focus Podcast introduces transportation industry leaders, to the industry, to help create a pivotal change. The podcast is designed to share our industry leader's knowledge with those working within or looking to get into the transportation industry, to help demystify specific requirements and offer guidance on important decisions.

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Today, I’m super excited to bring back to the podcast my friend Teresa Kiyawasew, owner of Kiy HR Services, and is also known as the HR Wizard!

During our conversation, Teresa and I dive into what are some key components of hiring correctly and guides us through the first part of an employee’s life cycle, known as Attraction. Here, we dive into key components you need to implement when considering hiring, actually hiring, and onboarding.

Teresa shares some must need advice for organizations to implement right away that are currently, or about to, hire, that will help them overcome some of the challenges that come with recruitment and retention!

During our conversation, Teresa mentioned two things that were huge takeaways for me.

First, when you mentioned “do you even need the position” and how you work with clients on completing a job analysis ahead of time – so much value for both the employee and the employer here to be confident in the needs of the role which helps make the right hire.

Second, when you mentioned being careful of the information you’re getting, and shared the story of the case law situation, super powerful and so true – we need to ensure we are complying with the correct laws!

I highly recommend checking out episode #88 on the Truck Focus Podcast, which is the original interview Teresa joined me on and you can learn more about her journey!

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I encourage you to connect with Teresa directly:

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You can also learn more about The Complete HR Blueprint here!

As I have mentioned time and time again, my mission on the Truck Focus Podcast is to introduce industry leaders just like Teresa, to you – the industry – to help create a pivotal impact!

Teresa, thank you so much for the value shared in today’s conversation.

Learn more about our mission: https://linktr.ee/TruckFocusMedia 

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

Friends in the Industry - 

The transportation industry can provide an enormous amount of opportunities for one to pursue if they know what is available to them. 

In today's episode of a Youthful Take on Transportation, Avery and Josh dive into 10 major opportunities in transportation from a professional driver's perspective and highlight some of the must-know components each brings. 

The Youthful Take on Transportation series is a dedicated series where my 12 year old son, Avery, interviews various industry leaders, to learn more about the transportation industry with the goal of him educating and empowering other youth about the great qualities our industry offers. 

We recently released a blog article that highlights components within our industry that I recommend checking out! https://www.pvtlindustry.com/post/professional-truck-driving-jobs 

After our conversation on the podcast, Avery asked that I would reach out to the industry and ask if there are any professional drivers interested in joining him for a conversation on an upcoming Youthful Take on Transportation episode. 

If you are, please send me an email: [email protected] 

Learn more about our mission: https://www.pvtlindustry.com/truckfocus 

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

Friends in the Industry -

In part 1 of our 3 part series, I am excited to have Stephanie and Maren, hosts of The Soulful Leader Podcast, and my friend Dana, owner of The Mindful Trucker, join me on the podcast!

Shifting the focus in transportation is a series that will consist of a deep dive into what is culture, within an organization, and how people play a crucial role in the living (or dying) culture within an organization.

Furthermore, Stephanie, Maren, and Dana will educate and empower us to consider how important culture and people are, when organizations are looking to recruit and retain professionals, by ensuring their people are working within their zone of excellence.

Stephanie and Maren, founders and hosts of The Soulful Leader Podcast, is educating and empowering professionals to know that there is meaning in your life.

Instead of sticking to the status quo, they are helping people embrace their new way of being, thinking, feeling, and doing!

As a soulful leader you want your success to mean something!

I highly recommend learning more about their mission and working alongside them, by visiting their website.

I encourage you to connect with The Mindful Trucker to learn more about how they can help with your Health, Safety, Wellness & Drive Solutions! https://themindfultrucker.com/ Thank you again Stephanie, Maren, and Dana for joining the podcast today!

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to sign up for our monthly Truck Focus Newsletter, as we continue to connect our industry leaders, to the industry, to help create a pivotal change.

Sign up for the Truck Focus Newsletter

The Truck Focus is a division of the Pivotal Transportation Industry Solutions company. We encourage you to learn more about our mission!

Are you looking to have your product or service gain massive exposure in the transportation and logistic industries across North America? We can help!

Furthermore, if you have a question or topic for a future episode, I encourage you to send us an email inquiry.

Thank you again for taking the time to read, and I hope you have a safe day!

Friends in the Industry - 

Today, I’m super excited to speak with Derrick Williams, founder, and host of The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast.

During our conversation, Derrick walks us through his journey leading up to the launch of his podcast and describes the various challenges he experienced when first starting out, and how he is using his platform to really help others in the transportation industry. 

I highly recommend visiting The Trucking Entrepreneurs Podcast by visiting their website or searching them on all major podcast platforms and social media platforms!

A huge highlight of the conversation today is when Derrick shares the story of some of the challenges he had to overcome when first starting his platform. In my experience, a lot of times when we are first starting out on a new project or pursuing a new goal, we can become tied down by the frustrations unforeseen challenges present, that ultimately put a pause on our pursuits. I am super encouraged by Derrick's journey, and the steadfast effort he continues to put forth to serve the transportation industry!

Thank you again Derrick for joining me on the Truck Focus Podcast today!

Learn more about our mission by visiting: https://linktr.ee/TruckFocusMedia 

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

Friends in the Industry -

Today, I’m super excited to speak with Candace Rivers, owner of Fits Possible Trucking, who is on a mission to help change the lives of professional drivers and organizations within the transportation and logistic industries.

Candace’s story of how she came to start Fits Possible Trucking is absolutely amazing, as she quickly realized that professional drivers are not forgotten about and that they do matter.

With her years of experience in fitness and coaching, Candace is using her skillsets to work closely with the professional driver community and organizations, to help transform lives, and empower them that they do matter and that they need to be treated as such.

One of the largest challenges the transportation industry is facing currently, with respect to professional drivers, is recruiting and retention. Whenever I am scrolling through any social media platform, I see an overabundance of organizations hiring and there are noticeably fewer professional drivers in our industry collectively.

One approach that I believe will help not only recruit professional drivers into our industry, and attract people to organizations, but also help retain their services, is investing more time in creating a culture of appreciation and acceptance.

For more tips & ways to “Move Freight & Stay in Shape” with Candace, you can follow and find her on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, LinkedIn, & YouTube by @FitsPossibleTrucking

TikTok being her most active social media platform.

You can also go to her website or email her.

Thank you again Candace for joining me on the Truck Focus Podcast, and for the mission that you are on!

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

Friends in the Industry -

Today, I’m super excited to speak with John Farquhar, owner of Summit Risk Solutions Inc, as we dive into his journey, and his approach to helping identify risk, and empower trucking companies to mitigate risk, through education, empowerment, and entertainment!

I encourage you to visit the Summit Risk Solutions website to learn more about John, and the impact his company is having in our industry.

In the transportation, logistics, and insurance industries, a common statement I hear being communicated is “there’s just so much to know, and so many rules to follow in trucking”.

I believe this statement to be true, there is a ton of information to know, but regardless of how much, it is crucial that you know and complies with the requirements.

I like to think of the regulations trucking companies must comply with, as the rules of the game a team needs to follow.

When you understand the rules of the game, and your team understands the direction from the coach, or in this case, owner or manager, it becomes a heck of a lot easier to win.

Just like all sports teams, trucking companies need to align themselves with mentors and consultants, like John and Summit Risk Solutions, to help them understand how to understand the requirements and be educated on how to comply with the requirements while operating as effectively and profitably as you can!

I encourage you to visit the Summit Risk Solutions website to learn more about John, and the impact his company is having in our industry.

During our conversation, John and I highlighted that he is the co-star of an exceptional podcast, Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast which I highly recommend adding to your must-listen list! https://truckingriskandinsurance.com/ 

Each episode is jam-packed with value, education, and best of all, laughter and entertainment as John and fellow co-star Chris Harris educate the transportation industry!

Thank you again John for taking the time to join me on the podcast today, and for the impact, you continue to have in our industry!

Learn more about our mission by visiting: https://linktr.ee/TruckFocusMedia

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

Friends in the Industry -

In today's episode, I have a great conversation with Angela Thomson, MELT Driver Trainer with Cariboo Driver Training, and a recent graduate of the MELT program Monica Byrd!

During our conversation, we discuss some of the key components Monica learned that she believes other students need to be aware of, the overall experience of MELT, and what Angela is most proud of as she reflected on her time training Monica.

A huge takeaway for me is the importance of the relationship between the trainer and trainee, and the communication style utilized during training to help ensure who you are training is comfortable with not only the material being taught but able to ask questions along the way!

Learn more about Angela, as she joined me on the Truck Focus Podcast in episode #69. Listen here.

I encourage you to learn more about Cariboo Driver Training by visiting their website.

Thank you again Angela and Monica, I really appreciate your time and for joining me on the Truck Focus Podcast!

Learn more about our mission: 

As always, let's create a pivotal impact!

Friends in the Industry - 

During the month of April 2022, we had a number of industry leaders join us on the Truck Focus Podcast, as they shared incredible guidance to help others succeed in the transportation industry! 

Check out the recap episode now, where I go over each of the interviews and highlight the key components we discussed! 

I want to give a huge shoutout to our sponsors, Pioneer Safety Solutions! 

Learn more about Pioneer Safety Solutions and how they can help you and your business by visiting their website: https://pioneersafetysolutions.com/ 

Connect with Pioneer Safety Solutions on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneer-safety-solutions-ltd/

 Send them an email: [email protected] 

Or give them a call: Toll-Free (855) 682-2513  

Check out each episode below for more information!

Episode 98 - Tim Dyck, founder of Best Culture Solutions - In today's episode, I am excited to speak with Tim Dyck, owner of Best Culture solutions as Tim shares his journey and some important advice when hiring and treating your people well. https://bit.ly/3OJAxZl 

Episode 99 - Sir Rick and Road Safe Dave, hosts of BCB Live - The Safest Station In The Nation join me for a conversation. During our conversation, Rick and Dave dive into their mission with BCB Live to really help change the outlook on safety and to really advocate for professional drivers. https://bit.ly/3vsxTPW 

Episode 100 - Avery and I dive into our journey to episode 100 and highlight how grateful we are for everyone who participated in and supported our journey thus far! https://bit.ly/3vW7sRB 

Episode 101 - Dallas Duncan, director of business development at Pioneer Safety Solutions. During our conversation, Dallas takes us through a deep dive into his experience in the transportation and oil & gas industries, and does an incredible job discussing the current state of class 1 driver training in Alberta, and discloses what he and the team at Pioneer Safety Solutions are doing to help improve the training experience for professional drivers and for carriers. https://bit.ly/3LxZxRl 

Episode 102 - Brent & Monique Ryan, owners of Bremic Carriers In today's episode, I am excited to speak with Brent and Monique Ryan, Owners of Bremic Carriers, for joining me on the Truck Focus Podcast! https://bit.ly/3vVKPwG 

Episode 103 - Youthful Take On Transportation - Inspector Alan W. Wintermute R.S.E. (Retired) for joining Avery, (my 12-year-old son) on an episode of the Youthful Take on Transportation. A Youthful Take on Transportation is all about educating youth on the opportunities within the transportation industry so that they consider a career path in our industry when they enter the workforce. https://bit.ly/37Ul3B8 

Episode 105 - I am excited to have my mentor, Erik Sherman, Cheif Strategist with Pioneer Safety Solutions come back on the Truck Focus Podcast! During our conversation, Erik and I discuss the different training opportunities that exist within the transportation industry, but also the progression opportunities that exist within our industry. https://bit.ly/3MH7bJ6 

Episode 106 - Jack the creative director talks about his journey in the transportation industry and walks us through some of the key components that go into the success of communication platforms. https://bit.ly/3xZzm21 

Episode 107 - I am super excited as I speak with professional driver, and author of the excellent book, Mother Trucker, Missy Ryckman! https://bit.ly/3MzSPKy 

Episode 108 - I’m super excited to speak with Andy Coy, Founder & CEO of MyTrucker Pro. MyTrucker Pro provides an opportunity for professionals to be successful in transportation, all in one place. They are so much more than a community platform! https://bit.ly/3Lz2GjC 

Episode 109 - I’m super excited to speak with Bo Banner, owner of Banner Wealth, as we dive into Bo's journey as an incredible student-athlete, to rocking out in the CFL, and now the owner of Banner Wealth! https://bit.ly/3s0XehR 

Thank you for taking the time to listen today, I really appreciate your time! If you have not already done so, I encourage you to sign up for our monthly Truck Focus Newsletter, as we continue to connect our industry leaders, to the industry, to help create a pivotal change. 

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