Keep Trucking Personal
Welcome to Keep Trucking Personal, where we invite you to explore the heart and soul of our family-driven organization: Kivi Bros. Trucking. Through engaging storytelling, insightful market updates, and vibrant energy, our podcast reflects our culture, values, and achievements.. Whether you’re a team member or industry enthusiast, join us to build connections, foster growth, and inspire excellence. Discover why we’re more than just a company - we’re a community, a catalyst for positive change, and a home for those aspiring to be part of something extraordinary. The pre-trip is complete and engines ready, we're set to hit the road on the Keep Trucking Personal podcast. Let's go!
Episodes
June 17, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi reflects on the impact of Father’s Day - both as a son and as a leader in the trucking industry. Tyler shares memories of riding along with his dad and the early experiences that shaped his passion for trucking.
From there, he takes us deep into the world of heavy haul trucking - what it really means, how to break into it, and why it’s not just another division - it’s a ca...
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June 10, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi gets to the root of what truly drives Kivi Bros. Trucking: friendship. Tyler shares his personal mission to build a culture where every driver feels seen, valued, and supported, not just as a truck number, but as a person with a story.
With nearly 28% of drivers reporting loneliness and 27% showing signs of depression, this conversation dives deep into the real impact of ...
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June 3, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi dives deep into what it truly means to “treat drivers like family.” Inspired by Galatians 6:9: “Let us not grow weary in doing good…,” Tyler reflects on a social media post from a driver who’s worked at 14 companies in just 7 years. With honesty and vulnerability, he unpacks the frustrations many drivers face and explores the deeper impact of trust, tenure, and staying the ...
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May 27, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi sets the tone for peak season at Kivi Bros. Trucking, reminding drivers that summer is a time of high opportunity and high expectations. With construction season in full swing from Memorial Day to Thanksgiving, specialized and complex freight is moving fast, and the chance to level up has never been greater. Tyler discusses recent shifts in the freight market, the importance of ...
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May 20, 2025 • 26 mins
In this reflective solo episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi steps out of the day-to-day grind of trucking updates to share what’s going on behind the scenes - in his own life, health, and leadership journey. From completing a 15-week men’s group at church to staying active with fitness and tracking sleep with an Oura Ring, Tyler shares how small daily commitments add up to big personal wins.
He also dives into why tracki...
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In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi walks us through what the DOT Blitz really means: not just for inspections, but for the bigger picture of running a safe, successful fleet.
As the blitz kicks off, Tyler shares what’s at stake during insurance renewal season and why it’s about more than numbers on a page. He opens up about a recent conversation with a former driver who wanted to come back, and how that call tu...
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May 6, 2025 • 16 mins
The 2025 CVSA Roadcheck (DOT Blitz) is just one week away! In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi dives deep into the final prep every driver needs to ace inspections from May 13-15. Tyler recaps last week’s pre-trip tips and shifts focus to the critical, and often overlooked, factors that can make or break your inspection.
He explains why clean inspections matter for both your career and the company, reviews ...
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April 29, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, we are getting ready for one of the biggest events in trucking safety: the 2025 DOT Road Check happening May 13 through 15. Now is the time to focus on making sure we are fully prepared for the upcoming blitz.
This year’s focus areas are Hours of Service and Vehicle Safety. In this episode, Tyler Kivi walks you through the small details that make a big difference, what to expe...
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April 22, 2025 • 13 mins
Welcome to Keep Trucking Personal, the official podcast of Kivi Bros. Trucking. In this final episode of our four-part Drive to Thrive wellness series, guest host Kaitlyn Kivi leads a thoughtful and compassionate conversation about one of the most important aspects of life on the road: family and relationship wellness. Trucking isn’t just a job - it’s a lifestyle that comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to stayin...
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April 15, 2025 • 14 mins
In Part 3 of our Drive to Thrive wellness series, host Tyler Kivi takes us on a deep dive into physical wellness and injury prevention - two key factors in building a healthier, longer-lasting career on the road. From stiff backs and poor posture to the importance of staying active and hydrated, Tyler breaks down the real challenges drivers face and offers simple, no-excuses strategies to feel better and stay stronger.
Whether it...
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April 8, 2025 • 16 mins
This is Part 2 of the Drive to Thrive wellness series, focused on one of the most important topics for truckers: financial wellness. From managing income variability to building long-term savings, this episode covers real-world strategies to help drivers budget better, save smarter, and roll toward financial success.
Tyler kicks things off with a practical Tip of the Week for Kivi Bros. drivers heading to California, Florida, or C...
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March 27, 2025 • 19 mins
Welcome to the first episode of Drive to Thrive, a special four-part wellness series on the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, hosted by Tyler Kivi of Kivi Bros. Trucking. In this kickoff episode, Tyler dives into the often overlooked but critically important topic of mental wellness. Life on the road comes with its own set of challenges - long hours, isolation, unpredictable schedules, and the pressure of being the primary provider. ...
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March 20, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi shares the story behind his passion for trucking and how the industry has shaped his life from the very beginning. From his first memory at a truck stop at age four to hauling cross-country by 21, Tyler walks us through a lifetime spent learning, growing, and living the values that define Kivi Bros. Trucking.
He reflects on the lessons learned in the shop, the ...
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March 14, 2025 • 31 mins
We're kicking off Year 2 of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast with none other than our CEO, Derek Kivi, joining Tyler Kivi for a deep dive into the unique challenges of trucking in the spring season. As frost laws take effect and the roads soften, we discuss how to navigate unpredictable conditions, avoid getting stuck in soft shoulders, and stay ahead of seasonal obstacles. With construction season ramping up, we also cover the r...
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March 7, 2025 • 13 mins
We’ve officially hit one year of Keep Trucking Personal! In this special 52nd episode, host Tyler Kivi reflects on the challenges, lessons, and incredible support that made this journey possible. Producing a weekly podcast takes dedication, and Tyler credits his wife Caitlin along with the Kivi Bros. Trucking marketing team, and, most importantly, the professional drivers who inspire every episode.
Over the past year, we’ve covere...
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March 1, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi sits down with Derek Kivi to take a deep dive into the evolution of securing freight in the trucking industry. From the days of green-screen load boards, pay phones, and faxed contracts to today’s digital load tracking, automated negotiations, and fraud prevention tactics, they explore how technology has reshaped the industry.
Derek shares stories of the early days, when d...
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February 22, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi invites you to explore the transformative power of communication within the trucking industry. Tyler shares how Kivi Bros. Trucking has experienced monumental growth over the past 60 days through a shift to a pod-based operational model, which enhances driver support and refines customer service. By adopting this innovative approach, the company has been able to...
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February 13, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode with Tyler and Derek Kivi, you'll hear about the SAFE Incentive Program, which emphasizes Safety, Achievement, Fuel, and Efficiency to reward drivers for top-tier performance. Tyler and Derek discuss how this program has motivated drivers to maintain high standards while contributing to the company's ongoing success. They also delve into the crucial role of safety, highlighting the costly realities of even minor tru...
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February 9, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi dives into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the trucking industry. He begins with an optimistic look at the market, highlighting the increasing load volumes, rising driver pay, and the strong potential for 2024 to be a successful year. With growing freight demand and a positive outlook from key industries like oil, Tyler shares why now is...
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January 31, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi sits down with John McDermott, a Professional Driver in Kivi Bros. Trucking’s Heavy Haul Division. John shares his journey from working in retail and manufacturing to hauling some of the biggest loads on the road today. His path into trucking wasn’t a traditional one - he didn’t grow up around it or have family in the industry. Instead, a chance conversation with a driver o...
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