Keep Trucking Personal

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

Episode 85: Pouring Into Others: The Ripple Effect of Giving Without Expecting

October 28, 2025 • 8 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi reflects on one of the most powerful lessons he’s learned - both in life and in trucking: the impact of those who give without expecting anything in return. Tyler shares personal stories of the people who shaped him along the way - from Mike Foerst, who taught him discipline and accountability in the shop; to Derek, who opened doors and shared years of operatio...
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Episode 84: When the Drift Starts: Staying Focused on the Road and in Life

October 21, 2025 • 7 mins
In this powerful episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi of Kivi Bros. Trucking dives deep into one of the toughest challenges in trucking, and in life, the slow drift. It’s not always the big storms that knock us off course; sometimes it’s the quiet moments when we stop paying attention. Tyler shares an honest look at what happens when good drivers and good people start to drift. Through real stories and hard-earned wis...
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Episode 83: Anchored in Truth: Leadership, Faith, and Staying Grounded in a Shifting Industry

October 14, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi reflects on a powerful week spent with the Kivi Bros. Trucking team in Minnesota - a trip filled with clarity, connection, and reminders of what real leadership looks like. From working alongside CEO Derek, whose mix of humility and humor sets the tone for the company, to witnessing the relentless drive of Dakota and the entire team, Tyler shares what it means to lead from ...
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Episode 82: How Can I Help? The Small Question That Builds Big Trust

October 7, 2025 • 8 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi shares a message that’s simple but powerful - one question that can change how we lead, how we show up, and how we finish strong: “How can I help?” Tyler breaks down why this phrase carries so much weight when it’s genuine and how real confidence comes from being willing to lift others up, not from having all the answers. He shares personal reflections from the road, lesson...
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Episode 81: Trust First: How Drivers Win Big with Kaitlyn Kivi - Part 2

September 30, 2025 • 41 mins
On this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi sits down for Part 2 with Kaitlyn Kivi of Kivi Bros. Trucking to unpack the repeatable habits that help drivers win, starting on day one. They dig into how trust is built early through frequent, clear updates, especially in the first 30/60/90 days, and why bullet-point texts, quick “I’m loaded” check-ins, and immediate heads-ups when something feels off create ...
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Episode 80: Building Trust on the Road: A Driver Specialist’s Perspective with Kaitlyn Kivi - Part 1

September 23, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi sits down with his wife and colleague Kaitlyn Kivi, who has recently stepped into the role of Driver Specialist at Kivi Bros. Trucking. Together, they unpack what it means to truly support drivers beyond the dispatch board: through trust, relationships, and consistent communication. Kaitlyn shares her day-to-day approach to operations, the fast-paced problem-solving her r...
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Episode 79: Defending the Drivers: A Tribute for Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September 16, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi of Kivi Bros. Trucking shares a message for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Tyler talks about what most people miss when they see a truck on the highway. They notice the load: steel, lumber, cars, or equipment, but not the person behind the wheel. He highlights the focus, patience, and responsibility it takes to do the job safely, and the sacrifices dr...
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Episode 78: Driver Appreciation Week: Family Values, Communication, and Keeping Trucking Personal with Derek Kivi

September 9, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi welcomes his brother, Derek Kivi, CEO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, for a candid conversation about what Driver Appreciation Week really means on and off the calendar. They open with timely housekeeping on tire chain season - especially Colorado’s I-70 west of Denver - and why preparation, equipment, and quick walk-arounds matter. From there, Tyler spotlights a strong...
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Episode 77: Planting Roots, Growing Success: Why Staying the Course Matters in Trucking

September 2, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi begins with stories from his early days crossing the Canadian border, highlighting the pressure drivers feel even when every document is in order. Those experiences set the stage for a bigger conversation... driver turnover. Turnover doesn’t just impact companies; it affects drivers, their families, and the entire industry. Tyler breaks down why turnover rates in t...
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Episode 76: The Elephant in the Room: Respecting Truck Drivers and Taking Control of the Road

August 26, 2025 • 7 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi of Kivi Bros. Trucking takes on the elephant in the room - the way truck drivers are treated both inside and outside the industry. He shares a powerful personal story about being denied access to a restroom at a shipper and reflects on what it reveals about the daily sacrifices drivers face: long hours, time away from family, poor health outcomes, and far too li...
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Episode 75: Are You Ready When They Call? Brake Safety Week & Emergency Response in Trucking

August 19, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi takes a hard look at two situations every driver must be prepared for: CVSA Brake Safety Week and the unexpected call that tests a company’s readiness. With Brake Safety Week happening August 24-30, Tyler explains exactly what inspectors will be looking for: brakes, drums, S-cams, slack adjusters, and more; and why nearly one in ten trucks inspected last year we...
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Episode 74: Breaking Down the Us vs. Them Mindset in Trucking

August 12, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi, of Kivi Bros. Trucking, digs into one of the most persistent and damaging divides in the trucking industry: the “drivers vs. office” mentality. Tyler challenges both sides to rethink assumptions, rebuild trust, and commit to communication that strengthens the entire team. From the golden days when a handshake was as good as a contract, to the current climate of ske...
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Episode 73: Sit Up Front: Hard Work, Health, and Hustle in Trucking

August 5, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi gets real about what it takes to stay ahead in today’s ever-changing freight world. From the importance of hustle to the power of showing up, Tyler reminds us that success isn’t handed out, it’s earned. He shares a pivotal moment that shifted his mindset: choosing to sit up front, literally and figuratively, and seize opportunities instead of waiting for them. ...
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Episode 72: Crane Moves & Lead Bullets: Mastering the Fundamentals in a Tough Market

July 29, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi shares the behind-the-scenes story of two of the most complex crane moves in Kivi Bros. Trucking history. One involved delivering over 40 loads to help build the Minnesota Vikings stadium, and the other was a recent high-stakes move into congested Staten Island. From tight timelines to coordinated sequencing and nighttime superloads, Tyler reflects on the intensity, pressure, an...
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Episode 71: From Mr. Irrelevant to MVP: Finding Greatness in the Unexpected

July 22, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi shares a reflection on unexpected turns, personal growth, and what it really means to stay ready. As he prepares to represent Kivi Bros. Trucking and the podcast at the North Carolina Trucking Association Annual Meeting, Tyler opens up about his own unconventional path into the industry... starting full-time in the shop at 16, facing doubt, and pushing through with grit and dete...
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Episode 70: The Courage It Takes: A Trucker’s Truth

July 15, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi gets personal about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: courage. Not the kind you see in movies, but the everyday courage it takes to be a truck driver. Courage to leave your family behind, to brave uncertain weather, to run 600 miles solo, and to keep going when every part of you wants to stop. Tyler shares the story of his very first solo multi-axle haul, a 100,00...
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Episode 69: Mid-Summer Momentum: Respect, Habits & the Golden Rule of Trucking

July 8, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi kicks off the midsummer stretch with a powerful reminder: this is the season to run strong, run smart, and run right. Coming off the 4th of July, Tyler dives into what separates the pros from the pack, starting with a simple but critical question: Are you someone people want to work with? From the golden rule of trucking to the importance of being someone your dispatcher can tru...
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Episode 68: Digital Upgrades, Summer Readiness & a Cleaner Road Ahead

July 1, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi shares some major upgrades rolling out just in time for July. The big news? The launch of the new Digital Permit Book, now live on driver tablets, giving Kivi Bros. Trucking drivers immediate access to critical compliance documents like insurance cards, cab cards, and IFTA paperwork, all without needing Wi-Fi at a scale house. Tyler breaks down how this tool will streamline com...
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Episode 67: Driven by Purpose: How Mentorship Ignites a Legacy in Trucking

June 24, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, host Tyler Kivi dives deep into the idea of purpose and how mentorship is lighting a fire across the fleet in ways no one expected. What began as a simple mentorship program has grown into something much bigger: a culture of connection, pride, and legacy-building. Tyler shares personal reflections and real driver stories that highlight how helping others not only shapes careers, but also brings meaning to the wor...
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Episode 66: From Fatherhood to Freight: Becoming the Navy SEAL of Trucking

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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