SCF Highway To Hope

In this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, we will introduce you to Courtney Niemann, who recently began serving as the Executive Director of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. We’lll learn about Courtney’s background prior to joining SCF and we’ll also hear what called her to be a part of SCF’s mission to help professional drivers and their families. This episode also provides SCF the opportunity to honor the 18 years of service by Donna Kennedy as the Executive Director since the organization’s inception. Donna will be joining Courtney as a guest on the show. SCF Health & Wellness Manager Lindsey Bryan is your host for this edition of the podcast. Lindsey will be joined in the conversation with Courtney and Donna by Greg Thompson, the Executive Producer of PodWheels. To learn more about the programs available from SCF and how you can support the mission of SCF, please visit TruckersFund.org. The post Getting To Know Courtney Niemann, SCF’s New Executive Director appeared first on PodWheels.

In this episode of the SCF Highway To Hope, you’ll get a preview of what the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has planned for this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, which is happening in Louisville March 27-29. Once again this year, SCF will be holding a silent auction fund-raising event on the opening night of MATS. For this edition of the podcast, SCF Board Secretary Elisabeth Barna, who is also the founder of EAB Strategies, joins SCF Executive Director Donna Kennedy to discuss the Silent Auction. As you will hear, Elisabeth shares the details on the SCF Silent Auction event, including offering us a preview featuring many of the items up for bid. Donna and Elisabeth also talk about what will be happening at the SCF booth during the three-day annual MATS event that has been a tradition in the trucking industry for more than 50 years. If you would like to learn more about the Silent Auction, including how you can donate to an item for bid, please click here. The post SCF Gears Up For Silent Auction Fund Raiser At MATS appeared first on PodWheels.

For the episode that opens 2025 and our sixth podcast season, we will get an update from Lindsey Bryan, who is the Health and Wellness Manager for SCF. As you will hear, Lindsey will be discussing several of the health and wellness programs developed by SCF, including Healthy Habits for the Long Haul, Rigs Without Cigs, Get Preventative Screenings, Diabetes Prevention, Vaccine Vouchers and the upcoming Virtual 5K. Also, during this episode, Shannon Currier looks back at SCF’s fundraising efforts during 2024, noting the organization’s successes as well as future initiatives which, as always, are focused on assisting professional drivers and their families. To learn more or to get involved with the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, we invite you to visit the organization’s website, TruckersFund.org. The post Get Healthier In 2025: Detailing SCF’s Health And Wellness Programs appeared first on PodWheels.

In this episode of the SCF Highway to Hope podcast, we welcome trucking industry veteran David King from Home20Health.com for the first part of a two-part series. As you’ll hear, David is an expert on health coverage options available for independent contractors and small fleet operators. SCF Director of Philanthropy Shannon Currier is your host for a discussion that covers the challenges drivers face with health crises and the importance of preventive care. In addition, the topics of affordable alternatives, like telehealth services, and prescription drug discount cards are part of the conversation. Shannon will also be talking with David about practical advice on managing health issues, securing insurance and maintaining eligibility for medical cards. As you’ll hear, the focus of this episode is to ensure that the nation’s professional drivers are well-informed and proactive about your health. The post Navigating Health Insurance Options for Professional Drivers appeared first on PodWheels.

In this episode of the podcast, we are dedicating some time to learn about Occupational Accident Insurance and how this coverage provides another important safety net for professional drivers. For our discussion, we will be welcoming Andrew Deutsch, Senior Product & Strategy Director at Intact Insurance Accident & Health. “Occ-Acc,” as it is commonly referred to in the industry, is a standard coverage for most fleets. However, Occ-Acc can sometimes become an overlooked area of coverage for independent contractors and owner-operators. Through this episode, we’ll look at various aspects of Occ-Acc and we will discuss how it differs from other policies, including short-term and long-term disability and workers compensation. SCF Director of Philanthropy Shannon Currier is your host for the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, and Shannon’s conversation with Andrew is a must-listen for independent contractors, owner-operators and any trucking entrepreneurs who currently do not have occupational accident insurance as part of your coverage. As you will hear, Andrew has many great insights on the subject. In his current position with Intact Insurance Accident & Health, Andrew focuses on product development, compliance, contracts, and privacy issues involving occupational accident and contingent liability for transportation and sharing economy businesses, as well as non-trucking liability and auto liability. The post Exploring Occupational Accident Insurance & How This Coverage Helps 1099 Independent Contract Drivers appeared first on PodWheels.

Our guest for this edition of the podcast is Jacob Findlay, who is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Fullbay. For those who may not be familiar with the company, Fullbay is a heavy-duty repair shop management platform that enables shops to receive repair requests, invoice customers and everything in between. With Fullbay, owners and employees get into the shop, get their work done and get back to their friends and families. SCF Director of Philanthropy Shannon Currier is your host for the Highway To Hope, and Shannon has a wide-ranging conversation with Jacob. As listeners will hear, Jacob, who began his career in accounting and worked as a professor at one point in his career, has an interesting story on how he found the trucking industry. Through this interview, you will hear Jacob’s passion for helping to improve trucking and giving back to the industry. You will also hear Jacob discuss Fullbay Cares, which is dedicated to giving back to the essential workers of heavy-duty repair. From supporting charitable organizations to community service, the goal of Fullbay Cares is to help however possible. The post Getting To Know Jacob Findlay, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Fullbay appeared first on PodWheels.

In this episode of the podcast, we highlight the inspirational story of Kari Rihm, the President and CEO of Rihm Family Companies. Following her husband’s death shortly after he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2010, Kari answered the call to lead the company that had been started by the Rihm family in 1932. Under Kari’s guidance as the only 100% woman-owned Kenworth dealership in the U.S., the company has continued to prosper and grow. As you will hear, Kari has also dedicated time and resources to giving back to her community in the Twin Cities of Minnesota as well as the trucking industry – with one of those beneficiaries being the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Shannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy for SCF, is your host for the podcast, and she covers a variety of interesting and heartwarming topics with Kari. The post Our Chat With Kari Rihm, An Inspirational Business Leader Who Gives Back To Her Industry & Community appeared first on PodWheels.