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Episode 39 | Clarity in Chaos: How to Manage Loud Fleet Data
Apr 6, 2026
59m 47s
Episode 37: Miles of Misunderstanding: The Truth About Trucking
Mar 5, 2026
51m 21s
Episode 36: Navigating the trucking insurance process
Jan 15, 2026
1h 05m 38s
Episode 35: Demand or Supply – where is the trucking industry now and where is it headed?
Nov 6, 2025
1h 02m 46s
Episode 34: Breaking Down CVSA’S 2025 Annual Conference and What It Means For You
Oct 9, 2025
51m 01s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/6/26 |  Episode 39 | Clarity in Chaos: How to Manage Loud Fleet Data | Send us Fan Mail TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply c... | 59m 47s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Episode 37: Miles of Misunderstanding: The Truth About Trucking | Send us Fan Mail TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply c... | 51m 21s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Episode 36: Navigating the trucking insurance process | Send us Fan Mail Motor carriers rank insurance as one of their top concerns, landing at number three on the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) list of industry issues. If you’re trying to make sense of the insurance process, you need more than a checklist. You need a strategy that positions your business for stability and long-term success. In this episode of TN Truck Thought, Bert Mayo, vice president of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies, and Johnny Schrunk, transportation... | 1h 05m 38s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Episode 35: Demand or Supply – where is the trucking industry now and where is it headed? | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: New federal rules on non-domicile CDLs and enforcement crackdowns on drivers’ English language proficiency are creating significant angst in the trucking industry. When coupled with stubborn economic uncertainty, many wonder how this will all impact their business in the coming weeks and months. As a featured guest on the TN Truck Thought podcast, Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR Transportation Intelligence, delivers a data-... | 1h 02m 46s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | Episode 34: Breaking Down CVSA’S 2025 Annual Conference and What It Means For You | Send us Fan Mail Held in Denver, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 Annual Meeting brought together federal and state enforcement officials, carriers and industry experts to explore how safety and compliance are evolving on the road. The meeting highlighted several emerging trends that are reshaping the landscape of commercial vehicle safety. From a crackdown on electronic logging device (ELD) fraud and English language proficiency to delays in medical certifications ... | 51m 01s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | Episode 33: Portable Benefits in Trucking - A Game-Changer for Independent Contractors | Send us Fan Mail In the ever-evolving world of transportation, one topic is gaining traction among industry professionals, motor carriers, policymakers and independent contractors alike: portable benefits. Legal and insurance experts Greg Feary (Scopelitis Law Firm) and Chris Gulker (TrueNorth Companies), along with hosts P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler, explored how portable benefits could impact and reshape the future of trucking. TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featurin... | 54m 57s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | Episode 32: Pushups to Paychecks: The Hidden Cost of Neglecting Drivers | Send us Fan Mail In the world of transportation, we talk a lot about safety – hours of service, compliance, vehicle maintenance and more. But what if we’re missing a critical piece of the puzzle? What if the real root cause of many safety issues isn’t just what happens on the road, but what’s happening in the lives of the drivers behind the wheel? In this episode of the TTT Podcast, hosts P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler sat down with Dr. Mark Manera (Founder & CEO of Offshift), Tim O’Ne... | 1h 00m 07s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Episode 31: English Language Proficiency Enforcement - Your Questions Answered | Send us Fan Mail The trucking industry is bracing for a significant shift in enforcement. On June 25, 2025, a new enforcement directive will take effect, placing drivers out-of-service if they fail to meet English language proficiency (ELP) standards under FMCSA regulation 391.11(b)(2). This change, prompted by a presidential executive order, has sparked intense discussion across the industry – and for good reason. In this episode of the TTT podcast, industry experts Adrienne Gildea (CVSA), ... | 58m 22s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | Episode 30: Trucking Accidents and How to Handle Them - A Legal Viewpoint | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: When a crash happens, chaos follows – but your response doesn’t have to. In this episode, legal expert Steve Stanaszak (Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary) and safety pro John Biblis (TrueNorth) join the team to break down what every carrier and driver can do in the critical moments after a highway accident. From preserving evidence and managing emotions to avoiding costly legal missteps, this conversation is packed with real-world advice... | 58m 46s | ||||||
| 4/10/25 | Episode 29: Lawsuit Abuse and Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking - Past, present and future | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: Lawsuit abuse and the rise of nuclear verdicts are a crisis in the trucking industry driving up costs, shutting down businesses and hamstringing the industry. We've seen jury awards and settlements in hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars, often far exceeding the actual damages. These outsized verdicts are driving skyrocketing insurance premiums, forcing small and mid-sized carriers out of business, and creating an environment where frivo... | 44m 27s | ||||||
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| 3/6/25 | Episode 28: The Road Ahead: Autonomous Trucks in 2025 | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: The autonomous trucking landscape has been a topic of interest and debate for many years within the trucking industry. As we begin 2025, many are anticipating making significant strides in advancing autonomous vehicles (AVs). The recent announcement of a new partnership between Waabi and Volvo, as well as that of Torc Robotics’ planned new autonomous hub in Texas and expansion of offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are proof that 2025 could be a pi... | 53m 59s | ||||||
| 1/9/25 | Episode 27: What Can Drivers and Motor Carriers Learn From NTSB Truck and Bus Crash Investigations | Send us Fan Mail The National Transportation Safety Board is a critical piece in helping to advance transportation safety through their comprehensive crash investigations. With over 10,000 investigations done over the years, their experience and expertise offer valuable insights for improving truck and bus safety for drivers, motor carriers, and government agencies. Joined by Bert Mayo and Shawn Currie, we discuss the National Transportation Safety Board and what they do and what they have f... | 1h 04m 52s | ||||||
| 12/12/24 | Episode 26: Reflecting on the 2024 Trucking Industry | Send us Fan Mail Tis the season to be thankful and give praise to all things good in the trucking industry. In this podcast, that’s exactly what we are doing. Joined by Bert Mayo and John Biblis, we discuss what we’re thankful for and all the positives that came from the trucking industry in 2024! Topics Covered: • All time low crash rates • Economy improvements • Government regulations • FMCSA &nbs... | 37m 45s | ||||||
| 11/7/24 | Episode 25: Talking shop with Jack Van Steenburg on all things trucking and safety | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: In this podcast, we take a different approach of just talking shop! Compliance vs safety, government regulations, crash rates, safety and all things about trucking and safety. Joining this episode are guests Jack Van Steenburg and Chad Graber. Topics Covered: • Insights into how government and enforcement work • Compliance versus Safety • Government regulations and priorities • Major hurdles in... | 1h 02m 33s | ||||||
| 10/10/24 | Episode 24: Analyzing Trucking’s Operational Costs – ATRI’s latest report | Send us Fan Mail ATRI has been publishing its Operational Costs in Trucking report since 2008 that brings in operational data on all things trucking and freight. This annual report has been influential in helping companies in benchmarking their performance to get ahead of and understand where they are and where they need to go. In this podcast episode, we explore the findings from the latest report and the impacts on the trucking industry. Joining this episode are guests Alex Leslie of ATRI a... | 1h 00m 04s | ||||||
| 9/5/24 | Episode 23: Cyber Security - What we need to know in the Trucking Industry | Send us Fan Mail In an ever-evolving world, data and cyber security are at an all-time high. With the advancement in back office and vehicle technologies, interconnectivity of systems, AI, and analytics, cyber security has never been more needed to protect your business and your brand. In this podcast episode, we explore the cyber security significance, the impact on the trucking industry and what it will mean going forward. Joining this episode are guests Aaron Voss and Clay Swanson of TrueN... | 56m 41s | ||||||
| 7/31/24 | Episode 22: How the Loper Bright SCOTUS Decision on Chevron Could Impact Trucking | Send us Fan Mail The “Chevron Doctrine”, a principle that was decided by the Supreme Court in 1984 and has had a significant influence over federal regulations, was recently overturned by this Supreme Court. This doctrine, a pillar of administrative law that has influenced federal rulemaking over the last 40 years, directed courts to defer to federal agencies when interpreting sometimes ambiguous statutes enacted by Congress. In this podcast episode, we explore the Chevron Doctrine, the recen... | 53m 25s | ||||||
| 7/11/24 | How LEAD ATA Shapes the Future of the Trucking Industry | Send us Fan Mail Founded in 2014, LEAD ATA aims to "select, prepare, and transform the best and brightest in the truck industry today, to become our leaders of tomorrow." In this podcast episode, we explore the experiences of recent LEAD ATA graduates Manny Hoyt, Manager of Sales Marketing at TrueNorth, Chris Eckhart, Partner at Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary, and Dana Spencer, Director of Safety at CRST. They share how the program has significantly impacted their professional liv... | 54m 11s | ||||||
| 6/4/24 | Episode 20: Trucking and Data - What do Fleets Need to Know? | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: Is there too much data in the trucking industry? Safety and efficiency are paramount in the ever-changing landscape of the trucking industry but how can data help us, what should carriers avoid, how can they navigate the noise, and what are some best practices to be used. Topics include: • Data Awareness and importance, understanding what you have and what you need • What is data important... | 1h 01m 27s | ||||||
| 5/2/24 | Episode 19: Compliance, Risk, and Insurability - Connecting Safety and Technology | Send us Fan Mail The #1 acute violation from FMCSA audits in 2023 was allowing drivers to operate with a suspended or revoked CDL. In the latest episode of the TN Truck Thought podcast, the team shares how fleets can manage compliance as a starting point for safety and to avoid violations, such as this one. They consider how technology can be leveraged in this process, with input from special guest Timothy J. Henry, CEO of Haul. Throughout the episode, the team also explores the ... | 59m 10s | ||||||
| 4/3/24 | Episode 18: Truck Crashes - Preventing the Preventable | Send us Fan Mail All motor carriers unfortunately deal with the concern of crashes and how to prevent them. Industry can sometimes be challenged with how best to assess preventability when evaluating crashes, and some wonder whether they even should be making these assessments given the litigious environment in trucking today. FMCSA has understood the value and necessity of preventability by establishing their Crash Preventability Determination Program and through its safety rating process. B... | 1h 02m 08s | ||||||
| 2/29/24 | Episode 17: Navigating Trucking's Independent Contractor Terrain - New DOL Rule | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: The independent contractor model is under scrutiny again. The wage and hour division issued a final rule modifying the analysis it uses to determine employee and independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Greg Feary and Chris Gulker join the TN Truck Thought Podcast to discuss the implications of this act and how Independent Contractors should respond. Topics include: • DOL Rule Clarifications... | 58m 11s | ||||||
| 2/8/24 | Episode 16: What will the government bring to the trucking industry in 2024? | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: Bert Mayo returns to the TN Truck Thought Podcast to flip the script on Sean and Steve and get their predictions on trucking-related legislation, regulations, and related actions for 2024. They consider the implications of an election year and the political climate, as well as other factors when making their predictions for what progress, or lack thereof, they expect to see and the impact it will have on motor carriers, drivers, and independent... | 58m 04s | ||||||
| 12/14/23 | Episode 15: Beyond Compliance - Truck Safety Is More Than Just Following Regulations | Send us Fan Mail In the FAST Act, signed into law in late 2015, Congress acted by instructing the FMCSA to establish the Beyond Compliance Program in response to trucking community interest. The Beyond Compliance program, which has been implemented in various ways in the US (in other transportation modes and EPA) and globally, reflects a recognition that safety measures should not solely be confined to regulatory mandates. FMCSA has yet to act on the direction of Congress, but there has... | 55m 02s | ||||||
| 10/26/23 | Episode 14: What you may have missed in ATRI’s Trucking Industry Critical Issues Report | Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) releases an annual report on critical issues in the trucking industry. This report is based on a survey from industry practitioners to determine the most important issues they face. At the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition event, the top five issues in this year’s report were released: • The economy • Truck Parking &... | 56m 12s | ||||||
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