The Autumn Transport Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Brenton is joined by the Lindsey Trent, President of Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT). NGT is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America.

Lindsey shares some valuable insights into what NGT is doing to help students and young adults find a career in trucking. We discuss barriers to entry, the involvement of female students, some amazing success stories, and how people get get involved starting these kinds of programs in their own schools.

You can connect with NGT through all main social media channels (@nextgentruckers) or through their website: https://www.nextgentrucking.org/

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Brenton is joined by Autumn Safety Director Chris Senty to discuss the upcoming 2024 CVSA Brake Safety Week, August 25th-31st. Chris shares some fantastic tips for the drivers about what they need to do to make sure their truck and trailer are ready for the Blitz. We also talk about the interaction Safety has with new  independent contractors during orientation when they join the Autumn family.

For more info on Brake Safety Week check out the link below to the CVSA page.

CVSA Brake Safety Week

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In this episode Brenton is joined by Autumn's Safety Director Chris Senty, founder and owner of Senty Transportation Services. They discussed the upcoming 2024 CVSA International Roadcheck (DOT Blitz) which occurs May 14th-16th, 2024. The main focuses of this years Blitz are Tractor Protection Systems and Alcohol/Controlled Substance Possession. Chris gives some great pointers and tips for checking the air system on your truck and trailer. We also discuss some of the laws surrounding alcohol and marijuana as they related to the use, possession and transportation of these substances in your truck.

2024 CVSA International Roadcheck Website
2024 CVSA International Roadcheck Inspection Bulletin
CVSA Out of Service Criteria
Senty Transportation Services, LLC 
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse 

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In this episode we interview Chris Bradley, the Executive Vice President of Bed in a Box and its subsidiary Sleep Dog Mattress. Bed in a Box pioneered the making and marketing memory foam mattress in a new way that makes shipping and handling a mattress a more manageable, user friendly experience. Sleep Dog was born out a a desire to make a better mattress for truck drivers and RV owners. Sleep Dog's motto is "Sleep Better, Drive Safer."

Chris graciously shared a promo code for listeners of the Autumn Transport podcast! Use Autumn50 for $50 off the lowest listed price of any of their home, semi truck, or RV mattress! It is a great product and they offer a 120 night risk free trial, plus all Sleep Dog products are Made in the USA!

Bed in a Box
Sleep Dog Mattress 

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In this episode Brenton and Jenna had a chance to sit down at the office with Pneumatic Division driver Roy Wallace. Roy has been an Owner-Operator partner with Autumn Transport for 8 years, and has successfully participated in our Lease Purchase Ownership Program not once, but twice, paying off two trucks in eight years! Our discussion with Roy includes his story of losing his father due to diabetes, and how that became the motivation to becoming aware of his own diabetes, and the dangers he faced if he didn’t make some drastic lifestyle changes. When Roy started his journey to better health, he weighed 300 lbs, and in four months after losing his dad, he lost 100 lbs! He has since stared a Facebook group called "Type 2 For the Long Haul", where he shares health articles, food recipes and supports other drivers who are living with diabetes. Roy has made health a passion and loves to share his journey with drivers he meets. You can follow along with Roy at @royvwallace on Instagram, or join his Facebook group.

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In this episode Brenton and Jenna are joined by Autumn CEO Julie Andrich and General Manager Josh Wahlin. This was a fun discussion looking back at all that happened in 2023, and forecasting where Julie and Josh see Autumn going in 2024. We talk about how social media has impacted recruiting, Autumn's recognition by the Minnesota Trucking Association for multiple safety awards, Julie's Top Women in Business Award, and Autumn being named a Top Workplace for Women in Trucking. In 2023 Autumn hit an all time high for truck count, we had 17 driver's paid off truck leases, and multiple drivers win the MTA Driver of the Month honors. Josh also announces for the first time the winner of Autumn's 2023 Driver of the Year.

Women in Trucking
Minnesota Trucking Association
Autumn's New Website

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In this episode Brenton and Jenna talk with Summit Health and Fitness coach Amie Chambers. Amie is a certified L1 CrossFit coach, as well as the owner of Summit Health and Fitness, which is a business that helps individuals understand health and nutrition. Their company motto is "We help driven people DITCH the diet & DISCOVER energy and confidence they DESERVE."  Amie shares strategies drivers can implement to make better decisions about the food they eat, and she gives some great advice at what foods help us be healthy and fit, and what foods we should avoid. Plus, Jenna asks some hard hitting questions about the problems with cooking your food in a microwave.

Check Amie's company out on Facebook or Instagram by searching @summit_health_coaching.

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In this episode Brenton and Jenna talk with Chris Thomas, an owner operator partner in the Pneumatic division. Chris is on fire in the trucking social media world right now and has been a guest on several recent trucking podcasts. We love Chris's mantra - "Freight friends are great friends."

During our conversation we discuss some of the trends Chris sees in the trucking industry and where he believes things are headed. We also talk about developing little habits to be physically and mentally healthy while trucking. Chris shares some great advice on playing the long game in trucking and learning how to wisely ride out the highs and lows of rates.

Make sure you give Chris a follow on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram ----> @indietrucker

While you're at it, give his friends a follow too!
#PleaseAdvise
Michael Lombard @LombardTrucking
Reed Loustalot @lostisreed
Lost FR8 @LOSTFR8_
Kevin Rutherford @lets_truck
CDL Drivers Unlimited
Truck Parking Club

Other cool things mentioned by Chris.
F3: Future of Freight Festival 2023
Mid America Truck Show
Freight Waves @FreightWaves
OOIDA
ChopFit
Jason's Law

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In this episode Brenton and Jenna sit down with Tim Tetz. Tim is the Director of Public Outreach at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. In his role Tim is responsible for managing The Wall That Heals, is a 375-foot long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honoring the nearly eight million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. It bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The replica wall has been brought to over 700 communities through partnerships between the VVMF and truck drivers and trucking companies. Our conversation covers Tim's military service, the goals of the VVMF and some special stories related to the wall and people's interaction with it.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
The Wall That Heals

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In this episode Brenton and Jenna sit down with Autumn Safety Director Chris Senty and his safety associate Char Oestreich to discuss their time at the Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference, and also to talk about the upcoming CVSA Brake Safety Week - August 20-26. We talk about asking the right questions of yourself and a company, gathering support and input from others to make better, decisions, and all about what to look for to successfully navigate the Brake Safety Week. Plus, Jenna learns what a Jake Brake is!

MTA Annual Conference
CVSA Brake Safety Week
10 Tips for Brake Linings and Pads