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Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Bernard Wells, a driver trainer with 37 years of experience in the industry. In this episode, Pam sits down with Bernard to learn more about his background in the industry, advice for new truck drivers, and discuss what being a driver trainer entails.
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Welcome to the 20th episode of Driver Stories! In this episode, Pam speaks with two special guests, Harold McKinney and Scot Barney. Harold recruited Scot ten years ago, and today they are here to talk about the early days of LGT and reminisce on some of their favorite memories from the road.
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Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Debbie Stengel, one of LGT's first employees. In this episode, Pam and Debbie talk about LGT's humble beginnings, Debbie's weekly "love letters," and some of the challenges with billing.
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Welcome to the 17th episode of Driver Stories! Today we bring to you two veterans of the cryogenic and transportation industry, Steve Myers and Donnie Stevens. Listen in on a wide range of topics including the dangers of using a cellphone while driving, the hardest part of training others to haul CO2, understanding pressure, the importance of signage and paperwork, the most difficult aspects of hauling cryogenics/nitrogen, pony motor troubles, and of course some advice for beginning drivers.
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Welcome to the 16th episode of Driver Stories! We have another exciting one as we talk the pros and cons of Team Driving and the ins and outs of being on the road during Winter weather. We'll touch on chains, black ice, and share some helpful tips for keeping the Pony Motor running in the cold. But that's not all, we'll also chat about famous mountain passes, the cryogenic industry, what's it's like to be a woman in trucking, and why it's incredibly important to help one another while on the job.
Today we have Scott and Michele Sedach with us, a team that's been driving for many years together and who are absolute experts on the road.
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Welcome to the 15th episode of Driver Stories! This is an exciting one as Pam and Melvin talk the pros and cons of Technology in trucking and how it relates to safety. It's changing the industry big time from advanced telematics to dash cameras to automated driving. Today we get the perspective from a driver, Melvin Vogt, as to what he thinks of these big changes and the future of technology in trucking.
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A lot of people wonder how drivers can stay healthy while they’re out on the road, so on this episode, Pam decided to catch up with one of LGT's team drivers, Natacha Istre. Natacha and her and her husband have been finding ways to stay healthy and active while they’re out delivering for weeks on end. Find out their secrets by listening in!
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A lot of truck drivers wonder what the next step in their career is. Well LGT's Royce Hamilton is here today to share how he's grown from a Company Driver, to an Owner Operator, and now to the Terminal Manager of LGT's new Baytown, Texas Facility. Royce has been in the industry most of his adult life, and has been around the block a time or two. Don't miss this latest episode!
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Being a trucker's spouse isn't for everyone. Trials and challenges come with the job, and sometimes it often leaves drivers and their partners feeling alone. On this episode, Pam Spaccarotella sits down with not a driver, but Charmaine Moore who is married to one of LGT's drivers. Charmaine tells her story of how her family chose to become an over the road driver, and what it's been like ever since.
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It's our Holiday special episode! Join host, Pam Spaccarotella and her kids share their favorite Christmas traditions and funny stories of the holiday over the years. We know not everyone gets to spend time with their family, so we wanted to bring a piece of home to you.
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Being a truck driver is a difficult task, as many drivers will tell you. Our guest, LGT Driver Ed Ryan has been in the truck driving industry most of his life, experiencing both ups and downs throughout his career. This episode, Ed tells us about some of the life-changing events he's gone through as a trucker, and how he managed to move forward.
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How are Drivers doing throughout the holiday season? LGT Driver, Montez Bellamy gives his input with the current truck driver atmosphere, and talks about how he gets through. Montez also shares his favorite family traditions that he loves to do during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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New to the trucking industry? Abe's been in the trucking industry for over 20 years, and he's gone from industry to industry. Listen in as he tells us what trucking was like during the pandemic, some advice he has for newer truck drivers, and why he ultimately chose the cryogenic industry.
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Get ready to be spooked! We have a very scary podcast episode today just in time for Halloween. This time, Pam sits down with experienced driver and driver trainer, Bruce Pritcher and tell the most popular and horrifying trucker urban legends and superstitions. Take a listen, if you dare!
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For this episode, we get to know two team drivers, Gerald Schasteen and Becky Grantham. They recount the many stories and experiences they've gone through together since becoming a team and what being a team driver for 25 years is really like. From a waterfall of elk to a stubborn crocodile, these two have seen a lot. There are upsides and downsides of being a driver, and Gerald and Becky tell all.
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This week we sit down with a man who's been everywhere. Driver Stories chats with LGT driver, Al Washington. Al's traveled across the globe but decided trucking was his passion. He opens up about his experiences since he's become a Hazmat driver, sharing what his routine is like day-to-day.
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What's the number one reason why women join the trucking industry? Find out today as Driver Stories Host Pam Spaccarotella chats with the Women in Trucking Association's President & CEO, Ellen Voie. Learn more about Ellen and her organization, her research on women in trucking, and how to recruit and grow a diverse team of drivers.
To learn more about Ellen and her organization make sure to visit womenintrucking.org. We are also doing a free limited edition Driver Stories tee shirt giveaway. All you need to do is rate and review Driver Stories on Apple Podcasts, send us a message on Facebook with a picture of the review, and we will send the tee shirt right to your door (or truck).
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Driver Stories Host Pam Spaccarotella sits with LGT Driver, Lisa Sammons to hear her perspective on the trucking industry. Learn about what women in the trucking industry experience from firsthand knowledge of a woman truck driver. Lisa talks about the challenges and obstacles she's overcome to get to where she is today.
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On the second episode of Driver Stories, Host Pam Spaccarotella sits and chats with LGT driver, Mike Noble. Mikes tells us how he got his start in the trucking industry, how he manages life when he's not at home, and also why he decided to become an Owner Operator. We'll hear about the different places Mike has been in his 30+ years of trucking experience.
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Welcome to the first episode of Driver Stories! For this one we really wanted to get the perspective of the trucking industry from a millennial truck driver, so we brought in one of our incredibly talented drivers, Brian Jones-Strong. Pam and Brian will talk about how he got into the trucking industry, a little bit about his first trucks, and some of his experiences during his first years as a driver.
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