FMCSA enforcement, and the Training Provider Registry. Drawing on their experience shaping driver education, they explore the consequences of inadequate training, the differences between public and private programs, and how regulations affect driver recruitment and career opportunities.

Learn what to look for before choosing a school, why training quality matters long after graduation, and what needs to change to build a safer, better prepared trucking workforce.

Martin Garsee on LinkedIn LinkedIn | John Rojas on LinkedIn LinkedIn

Explore the resources:

• FMCSA Training Provider Registry and School Search
• About the Training Provider Registry
• National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools

Takeaways

• Importance of proper training
• Consequences of inadequate education Quality training is essential
• Regulatory consistency is needed

Takeaways

• Increased scrutiny on training providers
• Importance of proper driver training Importance of CDL training
• Need for standardized regulations

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
• 03:32 Understanding the Training Provider Registry
• 06:58 FMCSA's Enforcement Actions
• 10:30 Impact on the Industry
• 15:02 Consequences for Students
• 18:36 The Need for Enforcement
• 20:00 Curriculum Development Insights
• 24:40 Opportunities in Trucking Education
• 28:41 Public vs. Private CDL Training
• 32:52 Navigating CDL School Choices
• 33:20 Impact of Regulations on Recruitment
• 37:40 Driver Shortage and Training Challenges
• 40:21 Effectiveness of Training Provider Registry
• 46:02 Training for Professional Drivers
• 47:54 Proposed Changes for CDL Education

Kelley Marshall joins That’s Delivered Podcast to share her journey as a survivor of human trafficking and how she turned her experience into advocacy.

Kelley discusses healing, faith, forgiveness, writing her story, and her work with TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking). We also explore the important role professional drivers can play in recognizing the signs of trafficking and helping protect vulnerable people.

Connect with Kelley Marshall on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleymarshallspeaks/

Truckers Against Trafficking
https://tatnonprofit.org/

National Human Trafficking Hotline
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

That’s Delivered Podcast
https://thatsdelivered.com/

Takeaways

• Survivor voices are crucial
• Healing is a long process Hope is essential for healing
• Forgiveness is for personal freedom

Chapters

• 00:00 Understanding Human Trafficking
• 03:58 The Role of Survivors in Education
• 07:41 The Importance of Survivor Stories
• 11:35 The Journey of Healing and Success
• 15:50 Writing and Publishing a Survivor's Story
• 20:29 Growth Through Experience and Community
• 24:40 Finding Hope in Darkness
• 26:30 The Role of Faith in Healing
• 30:11 Overcoming the Victim Mentality
• 32:23 The Power of Forgiveness
• 33:32 Rediscovering Joy in Simplicity
• 35:16 Innovations in Human Trafficking Awareness
• 39:23 Understanding Labor Trafficking
• 44:43 Messages for the Silent Sufferers
• 46:10 The Role of Truck Drivers in Safety

Trucking Ray and Brian Fielkow discuss making safety a core value, balancing customer demands, and breaking unsafe habits to build a stronger trucking culture.

Watch on YouTube | Brian’s LinkedIn | FMCSA PSP

Takeaways

• Safety is a core value
• Leadership commitment is essential

Chapters

• 00:00 Journey from Law to Trucking
• 05:03 The Importance of Safety Culture
• 08:10 Balancing Safety and Customer Expectations
• 10:11 The Dangers of Normalizing Unsafe Behavior
• 12:42 Impact of Distracted Driving
• 15:25 Empowering Drivers for Safety
• 18:41 Evaluating Processes and Procedures
• 20:13 Real-World Safety Practices
• 21:48 Changing the Safety Culture
• 24:42 Safety as a Leadership Discipline
• 26:28 Integrating Safety into Business Strategy
• 29:33 Emotional Aspects of Selling a Business
• 31:31 Continuous Improvement in Safety
• 33:15 Empowering Drivers as Safety Ambassadors

The conversation covers the importance of solidarity in the trucking industry, the decision-making process for retirement, and the future of the trucking industry in the context of AI and autonomous trucks. It also explores the impact of these factors on the lives of truck drivers and the broader community.

Takeaways

• Long-lasting career in transportation
• Importance of union support and involvement Solidarity
• Retirement
• Future of Trucking Industry

Chapters

• 00:00 Retirement and Healthcare Costs
• 33:55 The Importance of Solidarity in the Trucking Industry
• 41:25 Deciding When to Retire and Life After Retirement
• 51:03 The Future of the Trucking Industry and the Impact of AI

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A conversation on self-reflection, career transitions, and personal growth. It covers finding purpose, aligning values with work, journaling as a tool through change and identity shifts, and how travel and life experiences reshape perspective.

Links: LinkedIn | Amazon

Takeaways

• Reflection and self-discovery
• Navigating career transitions Journaling as a tool for self-reflection
• Adapting to career changes and challenges

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey of Self-Reflection
• 04:51 Early Career and Personal Growth
• 10:05 Rediscovering Self and Purpose
• 22:26 Living from Obligation vs. Purpose
• 32:44 Recognizing Alignment and Purpose
• 37:51 Adapting to Career Changes
• 39:19 The Practice of Journaling
• 42:34 Paper Trails vs. Traditional Journaling
• 45:07 Travel Experiences and Perspectives
• 52:26 Success, Identity, and Change
• 55:00 Impact of Journaling
• 59:14 Rapid Fire Questions

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The conversation with David Coleman, Head of Commercial Solutions at Truce Software, covers the evolution of fleet management, the impact of device distraction on safety, the paradox of dash cam liability, the importance of preventing device distraction, the impact of driver behavior on fuel efficiency, OSHA's hierarchy of controls, edge computing in fleet technology, challenges of behavior change in fleet programs, and the future of fleet technology.

Learn more at https://trucesoftware.com
Contact David at David.Coleman@truesoftware.com

Takeaways

• Preventing problems before they happen
• Leveraging mobile devices for fleet technology

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 02:42 Evolution of Fleet Management
• 05:07 Device Distraction and Safety
• 08:07 Dash Cam Liability Paradox
• 09:25 Preventing Device Distraction
• 13:32 Impact of Driver Behavior on Fuel Efficiency
• 16:36 OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls and Edge Computing
• 18:04 Improving Fuel Efficiency Through Driver Behavior
• 22:15 Challenges of Behavior Change in Fleet Programs
• 27:15 Edge Computing and Fleet Technology
• 32:32 Future of Fleet Technology

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A discussion on the evolution of fleet tech (telematics, GPS, connected vehicles, AI), its impact on driver safety and behavior, tools that help rather than hinder drivers, accessibility for small fleets, and why human drivers still matter alongside autonomy.

Links: velocitor.com | LinkedIn

Takeaways

• Evolution of technology in transportation
• Impact of telematics and GPS technology
• Role of AI in fleet management
• Driver behavior and safety
• Efficient and user-friendly tools for drivers Technology accessibility for small fleets
• The role of human drivers in the future of transportation

Chapters

• 00:00 The Evolution of Transportation Technology
• 03:10 Telematics and GPS Technology
• 06:05 Connected Fleets and Fleet Management
• 08:49 Driver Behavior, Safety, and Technology
• 14:08 AI in Fleet Management
• 34:13 Improving Safety and Efficiency with Technology

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This week, Trucking Ray sits down with Jennifer Hartung, a trucking industry veteran with more than 25 years behind the wheel and founder of Your Co-Driver and the Hart-Driven Foundation.

Jennifer shares her journey from professional driver to advocate, discussing driver retention, leadership, supporting injured drivers, and why compassion and community are essential to the future of trucking.

Takeaways

• The loneliness of trucking is a significant and often unspoken challenge for drivers.
• The creation of support systems like Your Co-Driver and the Heart Driven Foundation is crucial for providing assistance and guidance to truck drivers in need. Supporting injured and sick drivers is crucial for the well-being of the trucking community.
• Empathy and kindness are essential qualities for effective leadership in the trucking industry.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey into Trucking
• 02:12 The Early Days of Trucking
• 03:13 The Challenges of the Road
• 04:27 Choosing a Trucking Company
• 06:17 Memorable Moments on the Road
• 08:10 The Realities of Hazardous Materials
• 09:17 The Impact of Trucking Experiences
• 10:12 Insights into the Life of a Professional Driver
• 11:21 The Loneliness of Trucking
• 13:10 Supporting Families of Truck Drivers
• 16:17 The Creation of Your Co-Driver
• 31:14 The Heart Driven Foundation
• 35:08 The Heart of Trucking
• 36:24 No Driver Left Behind
• 37:40 Supporting Injured Drivers
• 48:24 Misconceptions and Challenges
• 54:55 Empathy and Kindness in Leadership
• 58:32 Women in Trucking
• 01:02:18 Leaving a Lasting Impact
• 01:05:29 Rapid Fire Questions
• 01:09:11 Closing Thoughts

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