Best Nttc Podcasts (2024)

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A Behind the Wheel Perspective from NTTC Driver of the Year 32:45

16h ago32:45

32:45

Dave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to share his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the indus…

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Trucking’s Epidemic: PROJECT 61 with Jeremy Reymer 15:57

5h ago15:57

15:57

Jeremy Reymer, founder of PROJECT 61, joins Jeremy Reymer (yes, you read that right!), founder of DriverReach, to discuss his passion for addressing the epidemic gripping the trucking industry: the fact that the average life expectancy of a CDL driver is 61 years old. Jeremy shares the importance of creating awareness, and educating all stakeholder…

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Automate The Automations With AI From Leoforce 30:35

12d ago30:35

30:35

James Winfrey, VP of Partnerships and Alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the ongoing evolution of HR / recruiting technology in the trucking space, going back to the earliest days of digital advertising to the current use of AI-assisted recruiting functionality. James highlights some of the best use-cas…

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The Importance of Data in Navigating Today’s Market with Leah Shaver 33:10

16d ago33:10

33:10

Leah Shaver, President and CEO of National Transportation Institute (NTI), and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance and value of leveraging data to make better business decisions, especially during a challenging economic time. Leah also shares how fleets can better naviga…

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Modernizing CDL Recruiting: Insights from DriverReach CEO Brent Dorfman 29:50

28d ago29:50

29:50

Brent Dorfman, CEO of CDL driver recruiting and compliance solution DriverReach, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to highlight how the company is helping the industry level up with a more modern platform to streamline recruiting, qualifying, and hiring drivers. Brent shares his vision for the company’s future, reflects on the importance…

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Reinventing Driver Staffing With F|Staff 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

Justin Clarke, Founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets, and his vision for the future of CDL driver staffing. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The N…

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Growing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Truckings Workforce 51:29

1M ago51:29

51:29

Mark Colson, President & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, brings an infectious passion and energy to his job leading a state trucking association. In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Colson joins guest host Leah Shaver to discuss the vital importance of workforce development in trucking, how fleets and the industry at large can cultiva…

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Taking Care Of Your Drivers: Small Changes That Make A Lasting Impact 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

Hope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation In…

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Embrace the Suck: Navigating the Trucking Industry with Karen Smerchek 32:03

2M ago32:03

32:03

Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road. Karen is an industry veteran and shares her story about the family business and what trucking means to their legacy. Karen and Jeremy will also dive into how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and why improving the li…

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Your Role In The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program With The FMCSA 22:13

2M ago22:13

22:13

FMCSA Chief, Commercial Driver’s License Division Nicole McDavid and FMCSA Transportation Specialist Rebecca Rehberg join Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the background and the goal of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAP), along with the process for carriers and drivers to participate in the FMCSA’s three year program. Special thanks t…

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Engaged and Empowered Leadership with Emily Williams 27:39

2M ago27:39

27:39

Emily Williams, Manager - Business Development, Transportation Team for GEOTAB, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses her journey in the industry, her passion for leadership and empowering women in the trucking industry, and the importance of having a voice and effecting change for the better. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transpo…

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Discover And Share Your Fleet’s Authentic Story 36:49

3M ago36:49

36:49

Lane Williams, Founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joins guest host Leah Shaver and discusses the benefits of working with a company that’s been in the shoes of a Director of Recruiting, and shares some trends that are helping companies stand out in their effort to be authentic and attract the right drivers. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The Na…

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Quality Over Quantity: Reaching Passive Drivers Via Seated Social 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

Alex Carpenter, President of Seated Social, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of finding the right passive candidates, crafting advertising campaigns that convert to direct leads with greater intent (quality over quantity), and measuring the results that matter most. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation …

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Harnessing The Power Of Data In Your Fleet’s Recruiting Department 31:16

3M ago31:16

31:16

On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Nathan J. Widener, Chief Data Officer at Career Now Brands. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/) Carrier Intelligenc…

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Unlocking Hidden Capacity With REPOWR 25:19

3M ago25:19

25:19

Spencer Ware, co-founder and CEO, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO, join Jeremy Reymer and discuss the incredible underutilization of assets that exists across the industry and how REPOWR enables companies to leverage technology, unlock hidden capacity, and bring on-demand access to trailers to maximize utilization and flexibility. Speci…

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Lessons Of 4 Generations In Trucking 31:26

4M ago31:26

31:26

Bill Skinner, President, and Tim Kordula, VP of Risk Management, with Wisconsin-based Skinner Transfer Corp join Jeremy Reymer and discuss the challenges of navigating today’s trucking environment and the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry, including at the advocacy level. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Tr…

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Tackling the Trucking IT Workforce Gap with DDC FPO 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

Chad Crotty, VP of Sales and Business Development for DDC FPO, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of operational efficiency, the less talked about, but still very relevant IT workforce shortage, and the benefits of partnering with the consultative industry leader to streamline workflows Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The Natio…

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Leading with Passion and Integrity 29:54

4M ago29:54

29:54

Ed Nagle III, President and CEO of Toledo-based Nagle Companies, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares the origins of the third-generation company, speaks about the importance of integrity and flexibility when partnering with customers, and shares why he’s so committed to the industry. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Ins…

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Second-Chance Success With Emerge Career 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

Zo Orchingwa, co-founder of Emerge Career, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he’s addressing the stigma around hiring formerly incarcerated individuals through Emerge Career’s technology platform, and how the unparalleled loyalty and retention these second-chance employees provide. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation…

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Intentional Recruiting With Carrier Intelligence 25:08

5M ago25:08

25:08

Lorus Byers, CEO of Carrier Intelligence, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his entrepreneurial path to founding a company that addresses the challenges of wasteful spending and misalignment when it comes to attracting and recruiting drivers. Carrier Intelligence is also a Premier Sponsor of Taking the Hire Road. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!…

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Tech Talk: What we can learn from the intersection of recruiting diesel techs and drivers 26:11

5M ago26:11

26:11

On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with with Amanda Schuier, chair of the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/) Carri…

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Perspective And Attitude: An American Dream Starting From Scratch 33:18

5M ago33:18

33:18

Stefan Trifan, President of APL Cargo, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his American Dream story of coming to America from his native Moldova over a decade ago, and the challenges and successes of starting a trucking company and navigating turbulent times. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwag…

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Leveraging Feedback To Improve Efficiency 26:30

5M ago26:30

26:30

Max Farrell, CEO of WorkHound, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the value of driver feedback, the creation of an effective feedback loop, and shares some of the trends he’s seeing in this current economic climate. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/) Career Now Brands (https://care…

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Bleeding Blue With Kottke Trucking 27:58

5M ago27:58

27:58

Kyle Kottke, GM for Kottke Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the company’s blue-collar nature and core values, and the origins of the 3rd generation company as it approaches 100 years in business. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelligence Infiniti-I Workhound Asurin…

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TrueLifeCare: An Angel on your Shoulder 26:56

6M ago26:56

26:56

Kay Pfeiffer, Senior Vice-president for TrueLifeCare (https://truelifecare.com/), joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of awareness, education, and action to address the increasing epidemic of diabetes in the trucking industry. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelli…

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Leadership Through Mentorship And Networking 28:38

6M ago28:38

28:38

Candi Coate, CDS, North Region - Corporate Safety for Highway Transport, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of embracing the industry, the value of having and being a mentor, and building a network. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelligence Infiniti-I Workhound …

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Leading By Example 29:20

6M ago29:20

29:20

Tyler Kivi, COO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares about being a 3rd generation trucking owner, the advantage of learning from reading, and leading by example. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! The National Transportation Institute Career Now Brands Carrier Intelligence Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing …

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Paving The Way For The Next Generation In Trucking 29:16

6M ago29:16

29:16

Lindsey Trent, President & Co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for creating a path for a younger workforce in the trucking industry through her work with Next Generation in Trucking. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Gro…

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Culture + Innovation = Success 29:11

7M ago29:11

29:11

Ben Schill, CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper Transport joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the importance of creating a great place to work and leveraging innovative and progressive approaches to achieve success. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way D…

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Riding Trucking’s Waves: Avery Vise Of FTR Talks Freight Market Cycles And Their Impact On The Driver Pool 36:26

7M ago36:26

36:26

On today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I …

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Discipline; Reward; Retention: The Grind With Jason Douglass 30:01

7M ago30:01

30:01

Jason Douglass, Director of Retention & Recruiting with Utah-based Stokes Trucking, LLC joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the priority of retention, the importance of fitness and discipline, and how video content is building trust with the right drivers. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Tra…

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Leadership in Culture with Rachelle Baker 35:50

7M ago35:50

35:50

Rachelle Baker, Director, Culture and Driver Services with Canadian-based Searcy Trucking, Ltd., joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the importance of company culture, how to improve retention, and much more. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way D…

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A Modern-Day CDL Renaissance Man 32:18

8M ago32:18

32:18

Michael Lombard, President of Lombard Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss his experience as a CDL driver, his passion for driver advocacy and health, as well as his growth as an industry influencer. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way D…

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Recruiting & Retention Leadership With Sadie Church 24:12

8M ago24:12

24:12

Sadie Church, President of Recruit Hire Retain, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss Sadie’s background on the carrier-side as well as the vendor-side, and her passion for helping carriers improve their recruiting and retention process. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email j…

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Common Traits Of The Best Performing Fleets 30:49

8M ago30:49

30:49

Chris Henry, Chief Operating Officer of KSM Transport Advisors, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss how companies can best navigate these turbulent times based on KSMTA’s “12 Traits of Highly Profitable Trucking Companies. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingt…

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Grit & Determination: In Pursuit Of The American Dream 25:11

8M ago25:11

25:11

Marina Ivanov, Co-Founder of Apex Transit, LLC, a NC-based carrier, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss the American Dream of starting a trucking company, the grit and determination required, and the importance of being active and engaged in the industry. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! If you’re interested in joining the show or being a spo…

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Now Is The Time To Sharpen Your Sword 27:48

8M ago27:48

27:48

Sepeti Moala, VP of Client Success with Transportation Marketing Group, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss important industry topics, including the parallel between sales and recruiting, his experience with Yellow Freight, and why now is the time to “sharpen your sword”. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! If you’re interested in joining the sh…

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Leading People: From The Fleet To The Mayor’s Office 28:12

9M ago28:12

28:12

Shawn Brown, VP of Safety with Cargo Transporters, Inc. and Mayor of the City of Claremont, NC joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss important industry topics, including the notion that there are “no secrets in safety”, and the parallel between being the Mayor of a city and leading a department of a trucking company. Special thanks to the show’s spon…

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Standing Out In A Crowd 30:26

9M ago30:26

30:26

On today’s episode, guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, welcomes to the show someone on the front lines of pairing the right drivers with the right jobs — Sean Horton, VP of Sales at Jobs in Logistics and Jobsintrucks.com. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appe…

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Beyond The Highway: Reshaping The Perception Of Trucking For A New Era 29:08

9M ago29:08

29:08

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today a great industry friend who’s been a consummate safety professional in the industry for years - Chris Woody, Director of Safety at M&W Transportation out of Nashville, TN. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at p…

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Sleep Smarter, Drive Safer: A Trucking Industry Wake-Up Call 27:40

9M ago27:40

27:40

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a good friend who’s making a big difference in people’s lives - a man who’s on a mission for people to WAKE UP to the importance of sleep, the Medical Director at the Indiana Sleep Center, the SLEEP VIGILANTE himself, Dr. Abhinav Singh. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, incl…

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A Kid, And Some Trucks, Who Save Christmas — Lessons On Reaching Trucking’s Next Generation 27:48

10M ago27:48

27:48

On today’s episode, guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, talks with Anthony Book, VP of Sales and Marketing at Long-Haul Trucking. Anthony is a man of many talents and many roles at his company, and he’s also written a trucking-themed Christmas book for children that should all tuck into the stockings of…

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Lessons From Across the Pond and The Passenger Ground Transportation Industry 30:06

10M ago30:06

30:06

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great friend from across the pond, Simon Curtis, CEO of Career Driver and founder of a leading global social media and digital marketing agency. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com…

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Trucking And Self-Care: Show Up For Yourself To Show Up For Others 37:04

10M ago37:04

37:04

On today’s episode, guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Eileen Dabrowski, An Expert In Learning And Development. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and revi…

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Leveraging Associations And Networking In A Tough Economy 24:28

10M ago24:28

24:28

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great industry friend and ally, Amber Edmondson, President & CEO Of Trailiner Corporation. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire …

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From Chaos To Clarity: A DQ File Checklist Tool Made For Today’s Fleets 27:29

11M ago27:29

27:29

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by one of the best people you could work alongside for nearly 7 years, Sam Bloomquist, Chief Technology Officer for DriverReach. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to…

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How PSPs Make Better Data-Driven Decisions 23:57

11M ago23:57

23:57

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great industry friend and ally, Yvonne Glover, Director of Operations at Tyler Technologies. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hir…

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Who’s The Happiest Driver On The Road? 45:41

11M ago45:41

45:41

On today’s episode, guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Beth Potratz - Founder, President And CEO Of Drive My Way. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and re…

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For Better Retention, Focus On The “Controllables” 25:46

11M ago25:46

25:46

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great industry friend and partner, Max Farrell, Co-Founder and CEO of WorkHound, a company committed to giving a voice to frontline workers through a real-time, anonymous feedback platform. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deep…

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Fleetworthy’s Mission For Manageable Compliance 25:54

12M ago25:54

25:54

Jeremy Reymer, Founder of DriverReach, is joined today by a great industry friend, Michael Precia, the CEO and President of fleet safety and risk management system, Fleetworthy Solutions. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forge…

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