In this episode, we are talking about the power of mentorship: why a carrier that genuinely cares about a driver's journey creates lasting success, and how great recruiting goes far beyond filling seats. It's about seeing potential, breaking down barriers, making yourself a little uncomfortable, and matching the right person with the right opportunity.

In our conversation, host Kelsey Hipkin chats with Brent Bell, General Commodities Relocation Engineer with Action Transportation, and AMTA's 2026 Professional Truck Driving Championship Fred Deddle Rookie Award winner, as well as Lisa Thompson, National Sales Executive with Adecco, and AMTA's Josh Hannaberry, Senior Advisor of Strategic Partnerships. Our guests share their stories and explore how investing in people, not just positions, builds stronger carriers, stronger companies, and a stronger industry.

If you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at [email protected].

• AMTA will release its 2027 Education Course Calendar at the end of September. Effective September 28, 2026, government-issued photo ID will be verified at the start of all online and in-person classes, and webcams will be required to be turned on for all online and instructor-led courses. Learn more on our website: https://amta.ca/training-policies, or contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
• Mark your calendars! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner is returning this year to the River Cree Resort and Casino on October 15. More details to come.
• Save the date for AMTA’s 89th Annual Conference, also taking place at the River Cree Resort and Casino on April 7-8, 2027. More details coming soon.
• AMTA’s Whitecourt Safety Summit is on October 1. Join us for a full day of content including a keynote presentation, and sessions with WCB, Trucking HR Canada and more. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Register now: https://www.amta.ca/portal/events/17
• AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days return this September! Dates and volunteer opportunities are open and on our website: https://amta.ca/portal/events/amta-driver-appreciation-days. Spots are filling quickly!
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