Best Cdl Training Podcasts (2025)

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Don’t Miss This in CDL Training! (Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Solo) 28:12

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Starting your CDL career? The right training makes all the difference. In this episode of Morning Mug with Kevin, I share what to look for during CDL training, the red flags you can’t ignore, and how to make sure you’re truly ready to go solo. Whether you’re just starting out or already with a trainer, these tips could change your career path. Want…

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Steve Vandenberg - Physical Therapist 1:08:36

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In this episode, Travis and Tianna are joined by Steve Vandenberg, a Physical Therapist and the Director of Operations at Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT). Roehl's partnership with Doctors of Physical Therapy offers Roehl employees and their dependents on the Roehl Medical Plan free physical therapy services.…

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What Is Medical Assisting & How Can You Start in 20 Weeks? 15:38

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Medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing healthcare careers — and you don’t need years in college to get started. In this episode, Christie Goertel, Manager of Life Enrichment at LCCC, explains how our 20-week Medical Assisting program combines classroom training, an externship, and certification to prepare you for in-demand jobs across Wyom…

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Even during blitz week, fundamentals count: How to avoid inspection without dodging scales 30:20

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This week's Overdrive Radio podcast is a re-air for owner-operators and other truckers on the occasion of the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Week inspection blitz. Get over to OverdriveOnline.com for an updated list of our Top 10 toughest states for brakes violations, to get a bit of a clue into where you might expect inspecto…

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No Episode - Editor on Vacation 0:16

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Sorry, but our editor is on a well deserved break, which means unfortunately we won't have a new episode this week. Please check back next week when we'll be discussing Outreach and Workforce Development's Medical Assisting program with Christie Goertel.By LCCC - Outreach & Workforce Development

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Rise of the 'non-domiciled CDL' for non-citizen truck drivers: Safety, rates, security 38:12

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This week on the podcast we’re diving into the trends uncovered in the July report authored by our own Alex Lockie documenting the rise of the so-called “non-domiciled CDL” in recent years in the U.S. It’s a kind of license that many states can and do issue to those in the States from other countries and with temporary work authorization. If you ha…

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Dan L. - Driver, Instructor & Retiree 53:33

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Dan L., who was our very first guest, returns to the podcast to update us on his life after leaving Roehl Transport. Dan got his CDL through Roehl in 1994, and he then drove for TeamRoehl for nearly 20 years. He then came off the road and became an instructor in our Orientation and Driver Development Department until his recent retirement.…

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Cash in the Cab! Managing Your Money on the Road | Morning Mug with Kevin (8/16/25) 14:31

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Out on the road, it’s not just miles that matter — it’s the money you keep in your pocket. In this episode of The Morning Mug with Kevin, we’re talking about how truckers can keep more of their hard-earned cash without feeling like they’re missing out. From packing food in the cab to setting a truck stop budget, I’ll share real tips from my own dri…

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Episode 10: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Workplace 43:38

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AI isn't just a buzzword—it’s transforming industries and reshaping how we train and work. In this episode, Michael Stephens from LCCC’s Computer Skills Training team explains how LCCC is helping individuals and businesses understand and adapt to AI through accessible, short-term programs. We dive into: What “AI” really means in today’s jobs How sh…

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Becoming Less of Me: Eating Healthy on the Road | Morning Mug with Kevin (8/13/25) 15:14

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Life on the road can make healthy eating tough — truck stops, fast food, and long hours behind the wheel don’t always mix well with staying in shape. In this episode of The Morning Mug with Kevin, I’m sharing my plan to start eating better with a Keto/Carnivore approach, even while living the trucker lifestyle. We’ll talk about: Why I’m starting th…

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Inside the Business Studio @LCCC | Episode 9 – Lindsey Stutheit 22:10

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In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, we’re joined by Lindsey Stutheit, coordinator of the Business Studio @LCCC, to dive into the many ways LCCC supports small business owners and entrepreneurs in our region. From hands-on planning and mentorship to product testing and community pitch events, the Business Studio is empowering local business gro…

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Episode 8: Is Short-Term Learning Right for You? 20:42

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Is college the only path to success? Not necessarily. In this episode, Tonya Hacker helps us unpack the growing value of short-term learning programs. We explore: What makes short-term programs different Who they're best suited for How LCCC supports students with flexible learning options that fit real life Whether you're looking to boost your resu…

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Freight recession? Trucker of the Month Ron Kelsey just hasn't seen it with two direct customers 33:14

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This week on the Overdrive Radio podcast, another entry in our 2025 Trucker of the Year competition: https://overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year You may have seen Matt Cole’s feature a couple weeks back now about longtime independent Ron Kelsey, who’s achieved something of an "owner-operator holy grail," as it were, trucking for decades now in …

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!SLOW DOWN! You Should Relax Some | Morning Mug with Kevin (8/9/25) 14:58

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Life on the road can feel like it’s always go, go, go — but sometimes, the best thing a trucker can do is slow down. In this episode of The Morning Mug with Kevin, we talk about why taking time to relax isn’t just good for your health, it’s good for your driving, your family, and your future. Whether you’re running hard to make a deadline or juggli…

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Three loads -- $2.30, $3, $10/mile: Which haul would you choose? Profit analysis might surprise you 35:14

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This week's edition of Overdrive Radio takes a deeper dive into Overdrive's relatively new Load Profit Analyzer tool: https://overdriveonline.com/load-analyzerGo there and pull up the analyzer to follow along with this detailed walk-through with owner-operator business coach and longtime Overdrive contributor Gary Buchs. As regular readers will lik…

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Ronda S. - Talent Acquisition Specialist 30:12

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Travis is joined by Ronda S. - Roehl's Talent Acquisition Specialist. Ronda shares her career journey and how she came to work on TeamRoehl. Ronda is passionate about helping grow Roehl Transport and matching candidates with the great opportunities that we offer.By Roehl Transport Inc.

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OOIDA, ATA, Teamsters scrum in Senate hearing: CDL fraud, training, driverless trucks, more 1:34:49

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Track back through last week’s big trucking-issues hearing convened in Senate Commerce's Subcommittee on Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety to work through some of the pressing issues ahead of the next highway bill, due in 2026.Featured trucking witnesses before the subcommittee and their full written testimonies: **Owner-Operator Indepe…

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How I Got Started in Trucking | Morning Mug with Kevin (7/26/25) 27:21

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Grab your coffee and join me for another episode of Morning Mug with Kevin! In this episode, I’m talking about trucking — how I got started, how my brother got started, and how others may have found their way into the industry. Whether you’re a driver, considering a career in trucking, or just curious about life on the road, this one’s for you. Let…

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Driver Meeting Live | July 25th 1:05:10

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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Truck-ownership traditions staying alive: Owner-operators Lucas Zach, Harlan Martin 20:53

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"Hard to keep something nice if you're in the hopper world. There's dust, gravel, mud, farms, small driveways. ..." --Little Z Transport owner-operator Lucas Zach, Gilman, WisconsinDespite the difficulty, owner-operator Zach keeps his 2017 Peterbilt 389 and matching Timpte hopper pristine as can possibly be. He's put quite a lot of custom work into…

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Mitchell R. - Local Dedicated Driver 21:54

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Mitchell R. returns to the podcast for the third time for another update on his professional and personal life. Mitchell completed Roehl's Get Your CDL on-the-job training program and is now a local dedicated yard driver. He was also featured in a series of award-winning GYCDL videos (watch the videos). Mitchell also appeared on episodes 49 & 74 of…

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The Morning Mug with Kevin | Welcome to the Show (7/19/2025) 10:31

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Morning Mug with Kevin — recorded 7/19/2025!This show is all about slowing down, sipping coffee, and having real porch-style conversations about life, purpose, and whatever else the morning brings. In this episode, I talk about why I started this, what you can expect, and what it means to simply show up.Grab…

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Driver Meeting Live | July 18th 1:08:02

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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🎙️ S1E7: Beyond the Classroom – What Is Life Enrichment & Who Is It For? 19:19

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In this episode, Christie Goertel of LCCC’s Life Enrichment program shares how learning doesn’t stop with a diploma. From painting to pickleball, there’s something for everyone in this unique program built around curiosity, connection, and community. No grades, no pressure—just personal growth. 🔗 Learn more: lccc.wy.edu/lifeenrichment (307) 778-123…

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Secret weapons for bookkeeping, biz analysis: Trucker of the Month Scott Smith 35:17

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Overdrive's June Trucker of the Month Scott Smith, owner-operator of Sapphire Cartage out of Searcy, Arkansas, has a couple of secret weapons when it comes to bookkeeping, tax accounting and business analysis. The first is his wife, Stephanie, who after time in the health care field and then with Scott rearing four young children, found new work Sc…

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Driver Meeting Live | July 11th 1:02:54

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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S1E6: Inside the AMMC: Advanced Manufacturing Careers in Wyoming | Beyond the Classroom 🎙️ 18:48

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🎙️ New Episode Drop! We’re going inside the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Center with Dave Curry, the AMMC’s manager. From CNC machining to automation and robotics, this program is building the backbone of Wyoming’s skilled workforce—and the jobs are waiting. 🎓 Learn about training, cost, job outlook, and student success stories. 🔗 Learn mor…

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Jessica O. - Learning & Development Administrator 19:14

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In this episode, Jessica O. joins Travis to talk about her career progression with Roehl and what she does in her current role as our Learning & Development Administrator. Jess works in Roehl Youniversity, our online learning platform, and she was previously a guest on episode 35 of the Keeping It Roehl podcast.…

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'Shake a stranger's hand' today: Remembering trucker-songwriter Bill Weaver 47:33

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"Remember to shake a stranger's hand. You might accidentally make a new friend." --Bill WeaverIt's been a heavy week amid the Independence Day goings-on, trucking news and all the rest, but start this Overdrive Radio episode with a song with a whole lot of joy, sure to get the spirits up, as it’s writer, singer and performer -- the great Bill Weave…

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Driver Meeting Live | July 4th 4:14

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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🎙️ S1E5: What Is CST & Why Does It Matter? 24:55

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Michael Stephens joins us to talk about Computer Skills Training (CST) — formerly Technical Skills Training — and how it equips workers with real-world digital tools that employers need right now. 💻 Courses include Excel, Power BI, QuickBooks, AI & more.📍 Learn how CST is helping southeast Wyoming build a tech-savvy workforce. 📲 Now on Spotify, You…

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S1E4: Why “Soft Skills” Are Actually Essential | With Tonya Hacker | Beyond the Classroom 🎙️ 23:51

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🎙️ New Episode Out Now!Dean of Outreach & Workforce Development Tonya Hacker joins us to talk about why “soft skills” aren’t soft at all — they’re essential. Find out:✔️ What employers value most✔️ The most underrated skill Tonya believes everyone needs✔️ Why these skills matter now more than ever 📲 Listen now on:Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Cas…

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S1E3: The Business Studio @ LCCC, Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses | Beyond the Classroom 23:24

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🚀 New Episode Out Now!On this week’s Beyond the Classroom podcast, Lindsey Stutheit, Director of the Business Studio @ LCCC, joins us to talk about how the Studio empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses across southeast Wyoming. From idea to execution, learn how LCCC helps business owners access the tools, training, and support they need to gro…

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S1E2: How Workforce Development Bridges the Gap Between Education & Employers 20:17

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How do we prepare students for real-world jobs—and give employers the workforce they need?In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, we explore how LCCC’s workforce development efforts are bridging the gap between education and employment across Wyoming. 💡 You’ll hear: Why workforce development matters How education and industry work hand-in-hand Wha…

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Car haul to pneumatic, dump to step deck and uphill drag racing, too: Owner-op Kevin Bruns 36:09

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Today in Overdrive Radio, walk through Kevin Bruns’ purchase of a 2019 Cummins-powered International LoneStar after several years of local dump truck ownership and work around quarries and construction sites in the Nashville, Tennessee, region. That followed early experience with authority hauling cars a couple decades back, based outside Chicago w…

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Driver Meeting Live | June 27th 1:03:59

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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When should owner-operators expect competition from unmanned, truly driverless trucks? 38:43

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Off the top of this week's Overdrive Radio podcast is the voice of photojournalist James Year, commenting on an issue he feels holds potential to create alliances where few have existed in American culture and commentary. "In every market you can think there's a lot of disruptions starting to happen," Year said. "and it's one of those cases of stra…

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Francisco P. - Flatbed National Driver & Outstanding Driver Trainer 57:59

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In this episode, Francisco P. joins Travis. Francisco is a Phoenix-based National Flatbed Fleet driver, and he's also a driver trainer, helping new teammates learn the skills they need to be successful. Francisco joined Roehl through our on-the-job Get Your CDL Program. He recently achieved 5 years of safe driving, and he has been named an Outstand…

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Driver Meeting Live | June 20th 1:05:31

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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Doing it right the first time: Paul Rissler Transportation, Small Fleet Champ for the long haul 26:14

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"If you're not going to do it right the first time, don't do it at all. That's what I tell everybody in here." --2024 Small Fleet Champ Paul RisslerIn this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, listen in for a tour around the headquarters of Paul Rissler Transportation, current Overdrive Small Fleet Champ, on the old home place for the big Rissler tru…

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Driver Meeting Live | June 13th 1:08:34

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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Relationship-value priority: Rufus Morris's old-school ways delivering new success trucking 21:47

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"If it continues like it's going, it'll probably be our best year. ... The way it started out and the way it's going so far, it'll be our best year." --Flatbed owner-operator Ollie "Rufus" Morris reflecting on the year thus farMay Trucker of the Month Rufus Morris of Youngsville, North Carolina, was sounding a lot like April's honoree and fellow fl…

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Rick Roehl & John Spiros - ATA President's Award 14:55

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CEO Rick Roehl and John Spiros, Roehl's VP of Safety & Claims, join Travis to talk about our recent ATA President's Award. Roehl Transport is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 5-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highes…

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Driver Meeting Live | June 6th 1:15:05

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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Hear the kitty-Cat purr! Rare 3408 in a '79 359 | What works, what doesn't: 4 owners break it down 1:03:26

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At the top of the podcast, crank it up with a rare breed of a Caterpillar diesel in an on-highway truck, the V8 3408 motor in livestock hauler Troy Bolin’s 1979 Peterbilt 359, a 302-inch-wheelbase unit we got a close look at out at the Crossroads Truck Meet early last month in Missouri: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15747179 Tap that link or list…

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Driver Meeting Live | May 30th 1:04:49

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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Honoring a father's legacy: Tim Eacret of EZ Pete Interiors 21:03

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Here's hoping the Memorial Day long weekend’s been a safe one for you. Today on the Overdrive Radio podcast, a special treat in the work of our own longtime Overdrive Extra contributor Long Haul Paul Marhoefer: https://overdriveonline.com/14865330Marhoefer spent time at the Mid-America Trucking Show with a man who’s been well on his way toward a st…

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Alec M. & Gavin G. - Driver Trainers 14:12

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In this episode, Travis is joined by Alec M. & Gavin G. who both recently became driver trainers with Roehl. Alec is a driver in Roehl's National Flatbed Fleet and Gavin is a driver in Roehl's Flatbed Great Lakes Fleet. While both drivers are in our flatbed division, they came to Roehl through different routes. Gavin joined Roehl as an experienced …

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Driver Meeting Live | May 23rd 1:07:01

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We host the weekly Driver Meeting every Friday morning at 8 a.m. CST in Springfield, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; and Pittston, PA. Each week, we hear from speakers across several different departments at Prime who provide updates, answer questions and discuss current hot topics related to their role. Interested in driving for Prime? Apply online at www…

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What Is Workforce Development & Why Does It Matter? 30:15

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👷‍♀️💼 What exactly IS workforce development—and why does it matter for Wyoming? Our newest podcast episode breaks it down. 🎙️ Episode 1 of Beyond the Classroom: LCCC Outreach & Workforce Development is live now on Spotify! Join us as we explore how workforce development helps job seekers, supports local employers, and strengthens our economy—right …