Best Truckers Against Trafficking Podcasts (2024)

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Man's mastery of the machine: Trucker of the Month's firm hand in the Amazon system 31:59

4h ago31:59

31:59

This week’s edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast drops into Overdrive editor Todd Dills' interview with Overdrive June Trucker of the Month Greg Labosky, the man who is master of the machine, in some respects, that is the Amazon loads platform Relay: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15678623/careful-prep-the-name-of-the…

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Dallas Knight - Skull Games 27:45

22h ago27:45

27:45

In this episode, Dallas Knight from Skull Games discusses the organization's mission and work in combating human trafficking. She shares her personal journey from the military to civilian life and how she became involved with Skull Games. Additionally, Dallas highlights the role of Skull Games in supporting law enforcement and providing them with s…

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FMCSA's safety rating revamp: Truckers urge caution if using roadside data 57:45

2d ago57:45

57:45

This week's Overdrive Radio episode opens a window onto the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's virtual listening session held last week to discuss the agency’s efforts to potentially improve the safety rating system it uses for determining carriers’ fitness to operate in interstate commerce. Sit in on virtually the entire session, featur…

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Driver Spotlight: Kendell B. 21:45

6d ago21:45

21:45

Will you join Kendell and do 50 pushups every time you stop? Don't forget that you can't listen to youtube videos while driving unless you make the screen black. You can use either Black Screen or Listen Box to help you turn videos into audio only media for driving.By FirstFleet Inc.

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Jan Edwards - Paving The Way Foundation 44:53

8d ago44:53

44:53

Jan Edwards from the Paving the Way Foundation discusses the strategy of disrupting the cycle of child trafficking and online exploitation through education and awareness programs. She emphasizes the prevalence of child trafficking and exploitation, both in rural and urban areas, and the role of online platforms (Big Tech) in facilitating these cri…

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Dark side of the road: Inside FBI's 'Highway Serial Killings' initiative, fight against trafficking 46:59

12d ago46:59

46:59

In this podcast, the voice of former FBI counterintelligence assistant director Frank Figliuzzi, in conversation with Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole about the new book, "Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers," a close look at the FBI's long investigation of almost 1,000 murders over decades collected and analyzed in its "Highway Serial Kil…

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Making Your Benefits Benefit You 38:33

19d ago38:33

38:33

Let's review our Benefits! Go to workday and see what I have Check our Beneficiaries - in Workday, Principal, and our HSA if we have it Understand exactly what Benefits you pay for - HSA vs FSA Yearly Preventative Check-ups are free (print out your biometric screening form from the Virgin Pulse App) Virgin Pulse Wellness Incentive must be reached b…

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Rebekah Hope - Survivor Advocate 49:03

15d ago49:03

49:03

Rebekah Hope shares her personal story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, gang activity, and human trafficking. Rebekah’s story begins at a young age in Billings, Montana, takes her to Atlanta, Georgia where she escapes with her life, and follows her back to Montana where she begins her healing journey. In this conversation, Rebekah emphasizes th…

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Marroquin brothers' journey from Guatemala to U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators 36:19

21d ago36:19

36:19

Walking the giant hallway in the South Wing every year at the Mid-America Trucking Show, you’ll find benches that line the route, where people stop to rest. It's nice and quiet out there in general, compared to the show floor. On one Gary Buchs' walks down the hallways to or from this or that meeting, he happened to glance over and see four gentlem…

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HR Benefits Breakdown for 2024 30:05

26d ago30:05

30:05

Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they chat with Mark, Alisha, & Larissa about our FirstFleet Benefits! For access to all Benefit information, go to: Firstfleetbenefits.com or FirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick Reference BCBST.com Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 855-775-4357 Nurseline: 800-818-8581 Teledoc: 800-835-2362 Benefits Help Line: 1-800-908-179…

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Rosemary Smith - Getting Better Foundation 44:43

22d ago44:43

44:43

In this uplifting conversation, Rosemary Smith, from the Getting Better Foundation, discusses with Penny Ronning the positive impact of media literacy and critical thinking skills on combating human trafficking and strengthening democracy. Rosemary shares the story of Edgar Welch and Pizzagate to illustrate how misinformation can lead to violence a…

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Trucker of the Month Alec Costerus' odyssey to 10+ mpg and two-truck Alpha Drivers Transportation 43:44

1M ago43:44

43:44

"The power demand, the power that's required to pull a truck down the highway ... the idea is to match the power that's produced by the engine to the power that's required." --Overdrive's May Trucker of the Month Alec Costerus on the bedrock principal behind achieving the best fuel economyAlpha Drivers Transportation two-truck fleet owner and opera…

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The Fleet Frontier: How the Bridgestone Commercial Truck Group is Evolving with its Customers 36:05

28d ago36:05

36:05

The idea of a fleet may bring to mind a very specific type of vehicle for some people. But the reality in the modern world of mobility is that fleets truly come in all shapes and sizes. In the latest episode of THRIVE, host Keith Cawley explores the changing world of commercial tire and fleet solutions with two of Bridgestone’s top experts – Steve …

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Julia Lillethun - Survivor Advocate 1:03:10

29d ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Julia Lillethun bravely shares her story of resilience and healing after surviving a brutally and sexually violent attack by a serial rapist. She talks about the physical and emotional trauma she experienced, as well as the judgment and victim-blaming she faced. Julia also discusses the challenges of overcoming self-blame and accepting what happene…

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What marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance could mean for truckers 19:43

1M ago19:43

19:43

The Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration on May 20 officially published its notice of proposed rulemaking that, if finalized, would reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III: https://www.regulations.gov/document/DEA-2024-0059-0001 The Biden Administration signaled its intent to move forward with …

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Driver Spotlight: Earl M. 37:06

1M ago37:06

37:06

Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview driver Earl M. and his manager Donna.By FirstFleet Inc.

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Louis Greek - Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

In this episode, Louie Greek from TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), focuses on the efforts being made in the trucking industry to fight sex trafficking. The conversation covers various topics such as what sex trafficking looks like on American highways, the crucial role played by truck drivers in combating trafficking, the significance of survivo…

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A pair of custom 2024 Peterbilt 589s, and one standout owner's advice for the next generation 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

As promised two weeks back, here's Part 2 of our talk with May Trucker of the Month Gary Schloo, longtime owner-operator leased to Long Haul Trucking for the last three decades of a five-decade trucking career. Schloo here tells a can't-miss story about how he and his wife and business partner, Terri, met. It' the "classic trucker-and-the-waitress …

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Chris McKenna - Protect Young Eyes 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

Prior to Interview: Clip of Chris McKenna testifying before the United States Congress. In this conversation, Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes, stresses the essential role of parents in educating their children about technology and the digital world. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of trust and communica…

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Driver Spotlight: Cedric P. 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview with Cedric P. Cedric is one of our Portland drivers with accounting skills, a minister, and has a passion for music. In fact, one of his songs, The Rock by Min. Ceddy P just hit #1 on the Gospel Station Charts! Listen to his story of how he got into trucking later in life and hear why he left FirstFleet…

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From Tree to Tire: Firestone Natural Rubber’s Roots Run Deep in Liberia 33:08

1M ago33:08

33:08

Explore Bridgestone’s fascinating history on the western coast of Africa where the country of Liberia has been home to Firestone Natural Rubber since 1926. In the latest episode of THRIVE, host Keith Cawley chats with two Liberian natives and current Firestone Natural Rubber employees, Marion Wreh-Socree and Murphy Socree, about operations, life, a…

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Roadcheck chicken-house wrap with the Mustang | Running the High Road with tour-haul small fleet 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

After years of scheduling needed preventive maintenance and sitting out the Roadcheck blitz, last year Mike "Mustang" Crawford hauled through his first Roadcheck in years. As we did after last year's 72-hour inspection blitz, we’ll be riding along again in this Overdrive Radio edition through three days’ worth of scale reports from our friendly on-…

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Juliette Angelo - Survivor Advocate 1:23:43

2M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Singer-songwriter and actress, Juliette Angelo, shares her story of survival, including experiences of child exploitation and abuse. She sheds light on the lack of protection and enforcement of child labor laws in the entertainment industry, particularly in theater and dance. Juliette highlights the sexualization of child actors and the disturbing …

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What is your time worth? Re-engage with owner-operator business fundamentals to know the answer 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

"Time is money," as the old saying goes, and as such "time management is money management." That was how the great Red Eye Radio host Eric Harley put it near the beginning of this our last in a series of Partners in Business short podcasts on Overdrive Radio, talks excerpted from a long roundtable conducted at the Mid-America Trucking Show this yea…

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2024 Initiatives Check-in with FirstFleet President, Daniel Piper 10:34

2M ago10:34

10:34

1. Safety Check-in 2. MPG and Idle Time Goals 3. Remembering Bobby RatledgeBy FirstFleet Inc.

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A short leash on long-term success: Trucker of the Month Gary Schloo 28:14

2M ago28:14

28:14

This week's Overdrive Radio podcast edition features primarily the voice of Overdrive April Trucker of the Month, owner-operator Gary Schloo. The three-decade-plus owner's headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, leased to Long Haul Trucking out of relatively nearby Albertville. Today, Schloo runs dedicated to a particular customer in Long Haul Trucking…

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Jessica Kay - Survivor Advocate 1:07:04

2M ago1:07:04

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Jessica Kay shares her personal story of being trafficked and the challenges she faced on her journey towards healing. She underlines the need for stronger safety measures for at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations, as well as the importance of educational programs on prevention in schools and systems. In this episode Jessica highlights the…

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The Diabetes Discussion 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

Guest Tips: Brittany's Diabetes Tip: Eliminate sugars as much as possible Larry's Diabetes Tip: Accept that you are pre-diabetic and change your lifestyle Larissa's Diabetes Tip: Understand your insurance and use it Insurance Tips: FirstFleet Benefits can help with Testing Strips, Glucose Monitors, etc. If you have questions about your health insur…

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Trucker Josh Giesbrecht building a legacy for family, fellow truckers, people all around the world 20:20

2M ago20:20

20:20

Today on the podcast, a brief look back into a little bit of Overdrive’s recent history, as you'll hear Canada-headquartered owner-operator Josh Giesbrecht intimate up top. Giesbrecht notes Overdrive gave him his "first big break" on the road to expanded influence around the world for his daily/near-daily series of video blogs he's hosted for nigh …

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Jenna McKaye - Survivor Advocate 54:18

2M ago54:18

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Jenna McKaye is a survivor leader and advocate who shares her story, healing journey, and work done to stay on her path of healing. In this episode, she talks of being trafficked at a young age by someone she trusted, and the importance of healthcare providers being educated in identifying trafficking victims and providing resources to leave their …

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How to transform OTR 'work/life' division into real balance, unity with customers 11:07

2M ago11:07

11:07

Here find 2024's third mid-week special edition in Overdrive Radio's series of Partners in Business shorts culled from a long owner-operator business-focused talk at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month with Eric Harley of Red Eye Radio.This episode extends from the first couple, expanding on the necessity of close business analysis in near-rea…

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Hey shippers, we're out here: Small fleet resolved to sharpen biz on long haul for change 22:56

2M ago22:56

22:56

Last week we heard Part 1 of a long talk with Gill Freightlines small fleet owner Surinder Gill, with four trucks owned and headquartered out of Manteca, California, where Gill’s following in the draft of his owner-operator father’s 60-year trucking legacy. (As you can see in the cover image for this week's Part 2 of that talk, the long legacy is h…

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From Tires to Tiger: How Golf Serves as a Brand and Innovation Platform for Bridgestone 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

It was only four years after its founding as a rubber and tire company that Bridgestone produced its first golf ball. Nearly 90 years later, Bridgestone Golf continues to serve the Bridgestone brand both as a promotional platform and a showcase for material science innovation. Join host Keith Cawley and Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf, to…

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Navigating A Changing and Challenging Market 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

The trucking industry has seen a lot of changes over the last few years. Despite all the ups and downs a changing, challenging market can bring, Arrow is still here. Our history of sound, customer-focused decision making has seen us through since 1950, and it will see us through for many years to come. Arrow President, Brock Gavin, joins Kent Swans…

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Should freight brokers' required bond amount vary according to company size? 21:34

3M ago21:34

21:34

Manteca, California, Gill Freightlines small fleet owner Surinder Gill's family's trucking lineage traces back through 60 years of OTR work done by his father, Gurmail Singh Gill, over more than one continent. The elder Gill hauled first in his native India, some in the Middle East, and finished out his career in the United States. Surinder Gill ha…