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TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 31

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, June 19, 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). In this episode, we unpack the details and implications of this directive.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 30

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 29

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, April 10, 2025

Joined by Pamela Bracher and Peter Berg, we discuss nuclear verdicts, lawsuit abuse, what's being done to deal with these topics and how the industry can help.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 28

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, March 6, 2025

Joined by Anita Kim from Torc and Sam Loesche from Waabi, we discuss the autonomous trucking outlook for 2025, how the government is approaching the industry, and the challenges and opportunities with AVs.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 27

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, January 9, 2025

In the first episode of 2025, the team discusses the National Transportation Safety Board's crash investigations and what drivers and motor carriers can learn.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 26

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, December 12, 2024

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!

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 25

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, November 7, 2024

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.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 24

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, October 10, 2024

We explore the findings from the latest ATRI report and the impacts on the trucking industry. Joining this episode are guests Alex Leslie of ATRI and Andrew Mills of TrueNorth Companies.

International Podcast Day 2024

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Monday, September 30, 2024

International Podcast Day is a celebration of the power of podcasts and their ability to connect, educate, and empower us. At TrueNorth, we're excited to celebrate this day as part of the community with our podcast, TN Truck Thought.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 23

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, September 5, 2024

In this podcast episode, we explore the significance of cyber security, the impact on the trucking industry and what it will mean going forward. Joining this episode are guests Aaron Voss and Clay Swanson of TrueNorth Companies.