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Trucking Matters From Reliance Partners

Reliance Partners

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Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 23

Presented by Reliance Partners, the Trucking Matters Podcast dives into the heart of the trucking and logistics industry, where safety, strategy, and success intersect. Hosted by Thom Albrecht, Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, this podcast is designed for fleet executives, safety professionals, owner-operators, drivers, and anyone navigating the world of commercial trucking. Each episode features leading voices from across the industry, tackling topics from the latest safety regulations and risk management trends to operational strategies, insurance updates, and freight market insights. Whether you’re behind the wheel or behind the scenes, Trucking Matters brings you the conversations that keep your business moving forward – safely and smartly.

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11/01/2026
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Super Transport International’s Ernesto Gaytan, Jr. Highlights Key Cross-Border Issues

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 35:44

Ernesto Gaytan, Jr., General Manager of Super Transport International (STI), is our featured guest on this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Ernesto and STI have become respected fixtures in Laredo, Texas, and within the cross-border sector of transportation in and out of Mexico. Ernesto helped lead the effort to establish the Laredo Motor Carriers Association and he is a past President of the LMCA. Ernesto has also served a term as President of the Texas Trucking Association.

Over the years, Ernesto has worked on a number of key issues related to cross-border, and, during this episode of the podcast, he provides valuable perspectives on a number of timely topics, including B-1 drivers, tort reform and USMCA. Ernesto also looks back at the early days of STI and notes the impact that his father, Ernesto Gaytan, Senior, made on the growth of cross-border transportation over the years. Your host for this edition of the podcast is Borderless Coverage Founder Mark Vickers, who is an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners.

RELIANCE CAN HELP: Are you in the market for cross-border insurance coverage? Borderless Coverage is a Reliance Partners‘ business that enables international companies to conduct safe and profitable business in North America and across North American borders. We provide cross-border insurance. Our team consists of business minded cross-border supply chain consultants, economists, insurance experts, lawyers and global trade agreement negotiators, including the most recent lead negotiators of USMCA from Mexico. To learn more about the offerings available through Borderless Coverage from Reliance Partners, please click here.

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Exploring The Crash BASIC And Practical Strategies For Reducing Frequency And Severity

Thursday, December 18, 2025 • Duration 43:59

In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we will be exploring the Crash Indicators BASIC, and we will be covering practical strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. We will also discuss the best practices for what drivers should do immediately after an accident and the critical steps motor carriers must take to ensure proper response, documentation and follow-up. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team will be serving as subject matter experts throughout this episode. Prior to joining Reliance, both Mark and Daniel had long and distinguished careers as State Troopers working in the area of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. Thom Albrecht, the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, is your host and moderator for this episode, which is an edited release from the live webinar event hosted by Reliance Partners on December 11th.

SIGN UP FOR JANUARY’S LIVE WEBINAR: Reliance Partners will be holding its next live webinar in the Seven BASICS Series on Thursday, January 15th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The January webinar will feature a discussion of Case Studies where the Safety Impact Team took the lead in helping clients navigate various challenges related to CSA Scores. You can register for the Reliance Partners’ January 15th webinar by clicking .

Top Attorney Carlos Sesma Discusses Mitigating Cross-Border Risks and Confianza Carrier Vetting Platform

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 43:01

Carlos Sesma, a Senior Partner at the Sesma, Sesma and McNeese Law Firm, connects with Trucking Matters from Mexico City for this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Carlos, who earned the reputation as the top corporate attorney in Mexico for the transportation and logistics sector, is also a partner and co-founder of the Mexico carrier vetting and rating platform, Confianza. As you will hear, Borderless Coverage founder and podcast host Mark Vickers, who is an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, covers a broad range of timely topics with Carlos during the show.

Along with discussing the continued steady growth of cross-border logistics that have followed the shift in supply chains away from China and toward Mexico, Mark and Carlos highlight the key considerations when looking at the differences between the legal structures for transportation and logistics in Mexico versus the United States, such as the limited liability for registered Mexican carriers. They also note the importance of having proper contracts and insurance to mitigate risks.

Safety Matters Edition: Understanding The Vehicle Maintenance BASIC

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 43:36

Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team serve as our guides for a look inside the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC. This Safety Matters episode of our series continues our exploration of the Seven Basics that are part of the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability Enforcement Program. In addition to being our subject-matter experts as we talk through the top violations related to Vehicle Maintenance, Mark and Daniel also shared recommendations to reduce out of service violations found within this BASIC. Thom Albrecht, the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, is your host and moderator for this edition of the podcast, which is an edited release from the live webinar event hosted by Reliance Partners on November 13th.

To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit the company’s website by clicking here.

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Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers Discusses Cross-Border Operations, ELP and Trade With Mexico

Monday, November 24, 2025 • Duration 30:32

With the debut episode of our Trucking Matters Borderless Coverage Series, Reliance Partners welcomes Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers to discuss a host of topics related to the company’s cross-border operations while exploring the evolution of trade with Mexico since the days of NAFTA. Mark Vickers, an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners, is your host of the Borderless Coverage Series. Mark’s conversation with Derek takes us back to the early days of Derek’s career and how he joined Werner when the company was beginning to build its cross-border operation.

As you’ll hear, Mark and Derek discuss the changes that have taken place with US-Mexico trade from NAFTA through USMCA, including how Werner has continued to adapt with the market. Mark also gets Derek’s perspective on the key topics that have been in the news in recent months, including English Language Proficiency requirements, B1 Drivers and Non-Domicled CDL holders. Derek offers a collection of valuable insights throughout the conversation while noting Werner’s continued commitment to cross-border operations and the importance of Mexico as a trading partner with the United States.

Hours of Service: A Comprehensive Look At Compliance For Drivers and Fleets

Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 50:23

In this Safety Matters edition of our podcast, Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega take listeners through a comprehensive look at the Hours of Service regulations as we continue our series examining the Seven BASICS that are part of the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability Enforcement Program. Through their presentation, Mark and Daniel will offer insightful perspectives on the most common HOS violations encountered by law enforcement. They will also share the key steps drivers and fleets can take to stay compliant with the Hours of Service. The podcast will open with a brief look at what’s happening with English Language Proficiency and Non-Domiciled CDL enforcement.

As you will hear, this episode was originally presented as a webinar by Reliance Partners, and Fleetworthy served as the sponsor of the live webinar event. To learn more about Fleetworthy, please visit Fleetworthy.com. Trucking Matters is a production of Reliance Partners in collaboration with PodWheels. To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit .

Exploring The Use of DataQ Challenges With Unsafe Driving Violations

Monday, October 6, 2025 • Duration 25:08

In this edition of the podcast, Trucking Matters continues our look into the Unsafe Driving BASIC that is part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability enforcement program. Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega discuss approaches that safety managers and fleet leadership can utilize in working with drivers in preventing violations related to the Unsafe Driving BASIC. The discussion includes DataQ Challenges and how they can be utilized. Thom Albrecht, the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, will serve as your host and moderator for this episode of the series.

Trucking Matters is a production of Reliance Partners in collaboration with PodWheels. To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit ReliancePartners.com.

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Understanding All Aspects Of FMCSA’s Unsafe Driving BASIC

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 25:10

With this episode, Trucking Matters from Reliance Partners begins our series exploring the Seven BASICs that are covered under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability enforcement program. BASIC is an acronym for Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category. Part 1 of our series will feature the opening segment in a detailed overview of the Unsafe Driving BASIC.

Thom Albrecht, the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, will serve as your host and moderator for this episode, which features expert perspective from Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega, two members of the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team. Prior to joining Reliance Partners, both Mark and Daniel established sterling reputations in commercial vehicle enforcement with long careers as State Troopers. At Reliance, Mark and Daniel are working with the company’s clients in the areas of safety and compliance.

In addition to discussing the Unsafe Driving BASIC by noting the various types and the severity of unsafe driving violations, including a look at how the points system works, this episode also provides an overview of the Compliance, Safety and Accountability Enforcement Program overseen by the FMCSA and the Safety Measure System applied to truck carriers.

This discussion was initially shared as part of a Safety Matters Live Webinar episode from Reliance Partners on September 16th. Trucking Matters is a production of Reliance Partners in collaboration with PodWheels. To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit .

Providing Essential Insights For Surviving FMCSA Audits

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 46:29

Would your trucking company be prepared if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notified you that FMCSA would be conducting an audit of your operation? In this episode of the podcast, Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team offer a collection of helpful insights on preparing for and surviving an audit by FMCSA. Reliance Partners Chief Revenue Officer Thom Albrecht serves as the host and moderator of a conversation that allows both Mark and Daniel to call upon their experience as commercial vehicle enforcement officers before they each joined the Reliance Team.

As you will hear, Mark and Daniel note the importance of how understanding the audit process is crucial for compliance. They also explore the factors that auditors consider during an audit, including the significance of acute and critical violations, and how these can impact a motor carrier’s safety rating. Mark and Daniel take time during this episode to discuss the importance of mock audits as part of maintaining compliance and being prepared in case of an audit by FMCSA.

Through this episode of the podcast, originally broadcast as a live webinar by Reliance Partners, we’ll share an update with you on the enforcement of the English language proficiency requirements for CDL and non-CDL drivers, which was in the early stages of implementation at the time of the recording. In this part of the discussion, Mark and Daniel address the current trends in ELP enforcement and the challenges faced by drivers with language barriers, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to ensure compliance and safety on our roads.

Conference Recap: Insights On What’s Happening With Cross-Border Trade

Monday, July 7, 2025 • Duration 37:14

The Eighth Annual Modernization of Cross Border Trade Conference, which is hosted by Reliance Partners, took place in mid-June and it offered a number of valuable insights on what’s happening with cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico. Mark Vickers, the Executive Vice President of International Operations for Reliance Partners, started the conference eight years ago and he has championed its growth and evolution through the years.

For this episode, Trucking Matters host Thom Albrecht, the Chief Revenue Officer of Reliance Partners, spent some time with Mark looking back at the eighth edition of the conference. As you’ll hear, the great conversation between Thom and Mark explores the growth of the event, the types of companies that attend, the impact of political changes on trade, and the importance of infrastructure investment. The conversation also covers regulatory changes, challenges related to cargo theft, and the future of cross-border trade, including innovations like the Green Bridge project. Trucking Matters is a production of Reliance Partners in collaboration with PodWheels. To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit ReliancePartners.com.

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