CRST Presents: Along For The Ride
Along For The Ride is a candid conversation with CRST Driving Partners, CRST Management and CRST Support Staff. It is the story of the individual and their journey with CRST, The Transportation Solution.
Episodes
March 4, 2022 • 26 mins
CRST Expedited Solutions Driver Mentor Tyler Jungwirth goes "Along For The Ride." Tyler talks about his path and why he chose CRST. Tyler offers advice to Drivers that are new to the industry and why a truck stop in Texas is the best place to get a meal.
Also on the show, Driver Mentor Coordinator Monica Hilgenberg shares her passion for the Driver Mentor Program. Monica offers some advice for females that want to get into the truck...
Also on the show, Driver Mentor Coordinator Monica Hilgenberg shares her passion for the Driver Mentor Program. Monica offers some advice for females that want to get into the truck...
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February 8, 2022 • 40 mins
The President & CEO of CRST, Hugh Ekberg goes Along For The Ride! Hugh talks about his first management roles, including a soap factory in Boston. He shares his thoughts on what leadership is and three things that are common in all businesses.
Hugh provides his thoughts on how CRST did in 2021 and the direction for 2022.
On the lighter side, he talks about his favorite football team, his road trip playlist and the best place to get a...
Hugh provides his thoughts on how CRST did in 2021 and the direction for 2022.
On the lighter side, he talks about his favorite football team, his road trip playlist and the best place to get a...
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January 28, 2022 • 37 mins
Chris DeSchaine, President of CRST Flatbed Solutions and CRST Integrated Solutions goes Along For The Ride! Chris discusses the differences in running flatbed versus dry van and the new training program at CRST Flatbed Solutions.
Later in the show, Chris talks about CRST Integrated Solutions. This detailed discussion is about helping contractors and agents build their business.
Later in the show, Chris talks about CRST Integrated Solutions. This detailed discussion is about helping contractors and agents build their business.
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January 11, 2022 • 36 mins
We start 2022 with a team that has been with CRST for quite a few years.
Driver Services Manager, Clister Terry talks about starting her career, working with Michael as a team driver and what the oddest thing she saw brought to the Training Center. NADTA Driving Instructor, Michael Terry shares what he teaches students, how to function in a team driving environment and how a good relationship between a Driver and Driver Manager is ...
Driver Services Manager, Clister Terry talks about starting her career, working with Michael as a team driver and what the oddest thing she saw brought to the Training Center. NADTA Driving Instructor, Michael Terry shares what he teaches students, how to function in a team driving environment and how a good relationship between a Driver and Driver Manager is ...
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December 30, 2021 • 21 mins
This episode is a compilation of our guests we have had on the show in 2021. We recount stories from million-mile drivers, Driver Mentors, members of the CRST Executive Team and even John & Dyan Smith!
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December 3, 2021 • 28 mins
This episode centers around CRST Driver Mentors. First, Manager Of The Driver Mentor Program, Amanda Scherbring joins us. Amanda talks about her career path with CRST and a change within the Driver Mentor Program.
Later in the show, Dedicated Solutions Driver Mentor, Asian Gainwell talks about growing up in Mississippi and how he handles challenges on the road.
Later in the show, Dedicated Solutions Driver Mentor, Asian Gainwell talks about growing up in Mississippi and how he handles challenges on the road.
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November 16, 2021 • 46 mins
John & Dyan Smith join us for our tenth episode. John is CRST's Chairman of The Board. Dyan serves on the Board Of Directors. John & Dyan share stories about the company founders, Herald & Miriam Smith. John recounts how his grandfather owned a trucking company back in the 1930's and how his father started CRST. Dyan discusses Smith Family Christmases and how their children became the 3rd generation of the Smith Family involved wit...
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November 2, 2021 • 38 mins
CRST Dedicated East Solutions is highlighted in this episode. First, Dedicated East Safety Trainer, David Vavra joins us. David talks about training horses for the racetrack and what brought him to CRST. David offers some advice for new Driver Mentors and Students about fatigue.
Second, new Dedicated East Driver Mentor, Vonkendrick White joins the show. Von has a unique way of looking at his advancement in the truck driving industry...
Second, new Dedicated East Driver Mentor, Vonkendrick White joins the show. Von has a unique way of looking at his advancement in the truck driving industry...
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October 19, 2021 • 38 mins
CRST Expedited Solutions Senior Driver Mentor, "Big Country" Melvin Hamlin joins the show. Melvin talks about his early memories of being in a truck with his grandfather. He offers some advice to those looking at becoming a truck driver. Melvin also shares his thoughts on Memphis-style BBQ and taking on "The Big Texan" in Amarillo.
Also on the show, Robert Blevins returns to share some information on why you shouldn't veer for deer.
Also on the show, Robert Blevins returns to share some information on why you shouldn't veer for deer.
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October 5, 2021 • 44 mins
CRST President of Expedited Solutions, Chad Brueck goes Along For The Ride. We have a candid conversation with Chad about his 19-year career. Chad talks about what he learned from three multi-million mile drivers that were working with him when he started. All three of those drivers are still with CRST today.
Chad discusses ways that CRST is addressing an industry-wide shortage of drivers and the changes taking place at CRST Expedi...
Chad discusses ways that CRST is addressing an industry-wide shortage of drivers and the changes taking place at CRST Expedi...
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September 21, 2021 • 26 mins
Four million mile CRST Driver, Charles Watkins Jr. goes Along For The Ride. Charles got into trucking because of his brother, John. Charles talks about what he learned from John and the importance of having a good support system at home.
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September 7, 2021 • 23 mins
CRST's Vice President of Driver Safety & Success, Perry Moser goes Along For The Ride this week. Perry talks about his early start in the trucking industry and why Safety is so important to what we all do on a daily basis. You might be surprised by where Perry says the best place to get a meal is.
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August 24, 2021 • 39 mins
First, CRST Safety Manager, Robert Blevins joins the show. He talks about his 12-year career that started with CRST. He covers what he does with winter shutdowns and the recent Truck Driving Championship.
Coming in mid-September will be the rollout of The Maven Platform. Maven will combine ELD, driver workflow and communications into one platform. We talk with Maven C.E.O. Avi, C.O.O. Rachel, Maven Project Manager; Alexa and CRST De...
Coming in mid-September will be the rollout of The Maven Platform. Maven will combine ELD, driver workflow and communications into one platform. We talk with Maven C.E.O. Avi, C.O.O. Rachel, Maven Project Manager; Alexa and CRST De...
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August 10, 2021 • 19 mins
Oklahoma City CRST Supervisor of Driver Training, Jeanne White goes Along For The Ride. Jeanne talks about her start and how thing were different when she started in trucking. Jeanne shares a funny story about hauling a particular type of freight as a nighttime driver.
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July 27, 2021 • 35 mins
Two million mile CRST Driver, Jermaine Moore goes Along For The Ride. Jermaine talks about his start in trucking and things he learned from his trainer that he still uses today. Jermaine also gives offers some advice to new & experienced drivers. He also provides a lesson about knowing who you are talking to.
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July 9, 2021 • 28 mins
CRST Chief Operating Officer Mike Gannon is our first guest! Mike talks about his start with CRST and his journey during his 37-year career.
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