Trucking Success and Safety

Mar 07 2024 17 ep. 29 mins 12

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Podcasts created by the Minnesota Trucking Association to keep your company safe and successful in the ever-changing world of trucking.

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Continuing a Culture of Safety When Safety Has Left the Building

Mar 07 2024 19 mins

Trucking is a rewarding and serious business. You have worked long and hard to make it work. And when it does, it can be great. When it doesn’t, when something goes wrong, the results can be devastating. Managing risk is crucial to long-term success. Most trucking companies have someone responsible for safety, and managing the risk. That may be you, or someone in your company,

Creating a Vision for Employee Growth & Sustainability No Matter Your Company's Size

May 31 2023 22 mins

In this episode, Mike Cafarelli, President of the Dart Network talks about how creating a vision for employee growth and sustainability is essential to any business, regardless of its size. As well as how it can serve as a foundation to best manage employee performance, attract and retain top talent, and ensure that everyone is working toward the same goals. Mike's approach will he

How Fleets can Capitalize on Sustainability

Mar 21 2023 20 mins

David Black, FlowBelow’s Vice President of Fleet Sales, discusses how fleets can capitalize off sustainability efforts and think outside the box to save on fuel costs. David has worked in the trucking and transportation industries for over 25 years with experience in parts and products as well as fleet management. FlowBelow manufactures aerodynamic products for tractors and trail

The Future of Electricity Power and Trucking

Sep 30 2022 41 mins

Chris Clark, President of Xcel Energy Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota, talks about the future of electricity to power trucks including: barriers and opportunities, key industry concerns, grid capacity, reliability, sourcing raw materials, and emission impacts. Thanks to Truck Writers for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For more information about Truck Writers visit

Leadership Strategies to Navigate Through the Great Resignation

Jul 11 2022 38 mins

Trucking leaders have had to lead through a pandemic and economic threats. Now companies are at risk from the Great Resignation. In this episode, Scott Otto of Organizational Change Advisors and Sue West of Bay and Bay Transportation will talk about the impact of the great resignation on businesses and provide leadership strategies for navigating through uncertain times.

Simple Steps to Attract and Retain Quality Maintenance Technicians

May 11 2022 22 mins

Kate Bierowski of WrenchWay provides simple steps you can implement now to help attract and retain quality maintenance technicians. What are technicians really looking for from an employer?

The CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What Carriers Need to Know!

Mar 31 2022 20 mins

J.J. Keller & Associates sits down to talk about what trucking companies need to know regarding the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

What it Takes to Win: A Fleet Safety Champion Talks Secrets to Success

Feb 04 2022 20 mins

MTA Vice President, Meredith Armstrong, sits down with Tyler Skoglund, Director of Safety for Midwest Motor Express, MTA's 2021 Fleet Safety Grand Champion, to learn more about the secret to the success of their safety program.

Fuel Market Update- What Impacts Minnesota Fuel Prices?

Nov 05 2021 12 mins

Scott Swanson of Beaudry Oil on what you need to know about the fuel market, including fundamentals and current industry trends to keep you up-to-date!

Reducing Insurance Costs for Your Fleet and Protecting Your Bottom Line

Jul 30 2021 20 mins

Shawn Sullivan, CEO of Truck Writers, shares best practices for fleets to help reduce insurance Costs. Thank you to Truck Writers for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. For more information about Truck Writers, visit www.truckwriters.com