FirstFleet tenFour
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe company podcast of FirstFleet, Inc. designed and intended to connect and communicate with our team of dedicated transportation professionals around the country. Let's start a conversation.
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Episodes
Million Mile Drivers Discussion - Western Operations
February 17, 2021 23:01 - 38 minutes - 44.1 MBThis episode features a wide range of people giving us an overview of the million mile driver program as well as interviews with 2 million mile drivers: Brian Helmer and Jim Jackson.
Wellness Wednesday 9: Saving Money and Getting Healthy with our new Wellness Provider
February 10, 2021 21:34 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they talk with special guest, David Olascoaga from our HR department about our brand new Wellness Provider, Virgin Pulse!
Wellness Wednesday 8: Virgin Pulse - our New Wellness Provider
January 27, 2021 21:25 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBListen as Mark and Elizabeth get a sneak peak at our new Wellness Provider - Virgin Pulse!
2020: FirstFleet's Year In Review
December 23, 2020 21:01 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBJoin Austin Henderson, Rebecca Wilson, Mark McKnight & Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss all that has happened with our company and our world this past year. We will also feature a special segment with our President, Mr. Daniel Piper.
Wellness Wednesday 7 - Keeping Weight Off in the Long Run
December 02, 2020 20:57 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MBMark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham are back to give us a breakdown of how we can be healthier and keep weight off this winter. We will go through the 12 steps to keep the weight off for the long term.
A Drive Down Memory Lane: The History of FirstFleet
November 23, 2020 20:39 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin Austin Henderson and Rebecca Wilson as they interview FirstFleet Executives Daniel Piper and David Beeny about the early history of FirstFleet. Listen to all the fun stories and find out fun facts about FirstFleet.
Wellness Wednesday 6 - A Wellness Transformation Story
November 04, 2020 18:38 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBJesus Landaverde lost over 100lbs since Father's Day 2020 and we want to share his story. Join us as we discuss the steps he took to change his life.
20 Years Down Memory Lane in Lynchburg, VA
October 20, 2020 16:31 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBJoin Mark McKnight as he interviews with Chris Gibson, Bobby Austin, Chuck Fleming, John Shull, Barry Elder, Michael martin, and Richard Vaughn. We hope you enjoy this wonderful episode of FirstFleet TenFour on the road!
Risk Management - Watch That Step!
October 05, 2020 16:28 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin Mark McKnight as he interviews Debra Houston, Director of Risk Management and discuss what Risk Management means and what that department does to protect our drivers and their money.
The S.E.R.V.E. Center - Who they are and What they do
September 24, 2020 16:21 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin Mark McKnight as he interviews Bronson Laney, the head of our S.E.R.V.E. center. Find out what they do and why we are so excited to have them in our office.
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 5
September 18, 2020 16:19 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBJoin Elizabeth Wyndham and Rebecca Wilson as they chat with Jim Crouse from Auburn, Maine and Joe Zinn from Cleveland, TN. Plus you will get to hear Elizabeth do math(!) and figure out how many loaves of bread Mr. Crouse has hauled in just 2 years with FirstFleet.
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 4
September 17, 2020 16:18 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBJoin Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham as they chat with Michael Bishop, Crystal Coffey and Ellison Brunson about their terminals and their work with FirstFleet.
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 3
September 16, 2020 16:15 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MBJoin Elizabeth Wyndham and Rebecca Wilson as they chat with Chris Gibson about his experience driving for the Flowers account with FirstFleet.
Driver Appreciation Week - Day 2
September 15, 2020 15:56 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBListen to Elizabeth Wyndham and Rebecca Wilson interview Shan Kizziah, one of our drivers out of Alabama.
Driver Appreciation Week KickOff
September 14, 2020 15:53 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBRebecca Wilson and Elizabeth Wyndham are joined by some special guests today to discuss Driver Appreciation Week. We will be hearing from Rob Stone (Regional Safety Manager), Teresa Zimola-Ransom (Driver Trainer in Cedar Rapids), and Bruce Sullivan (Driver Trainer out of Omaha). We will discuss life on the road and as a trainer and discuss some difficulties drivers face.
Preparing for Road Check 2020 and more safety updates
September 08, 2020 15:52 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBJoin Mark McKnight and John Cole as they discuss what drivers should do to prepare for tomorrow's Road Check 2020 Inspection blitz! Don't miss out on this important update!
Wellness Wednesday 5: The Compound Effect
September 02, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBMark and E-liz discuss what compounding is what does the compound effect mean: a strategy of reaping huge rewards from small, seemingly insignificant actions. They discuss how small decisions add up over time and how they use this process in their day to day life - hint: E-liz cooks at home a lot "Compound Interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it." - Albert Einstein The Compound Effect Steps to Reach Any Goal: 1. Set and...
Wellness Wednesday 4: The Right Diet??? Well, It Depends...
August 26, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 52 MBMark and E-liz discuss: - what is a diet - macros & general diet tips - their favorite junk food & healthy alternatives - the "fun" procedure Mark has coming up this week Call in and let us know what your favorite healthy road foods are: 615-257-9905
Defensive Driving Overview
August 13, 2020 15:19 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBOriginal Air Date: August 13, 2020 Join Mark McKnight, CFO and John Cole, Safety Director as they discuss some finer points of how we can better protect ourselves while on the road. Decision Driving Steps 1. Expand our "Look Ahead" Capacity 2. Size up the Whole Scene 3. Signal Your Intentions Early 4. Plan an Escape Route 5. Take Decisive Action Tell-tale signs that drivers are distracted: - Weaving - Looking down and back up a log - Not moving when the light changes - Lights in...
Wellness Wednesday 3 - Preparing for Covid-19
August 06, 2020 14:58 - 30 minutes - 35 MBJoin CFO Mark McKnight and Trainer Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss some tips to help prepare yourself to better fight off this virus commonly known as Covid-19. Mark runs through the general guidelines put out by the CDC. Then Mark and Elizabeth go through the A,B,C's of respiratory health to better protect all our drivers from this scary disease. A = Activity B = Breathing C = Cardio You do not want to miss Mark leading us through a basic Box Breathing Technique commonly used by...
Wellness Wednesday 2 - Fighting Muscle Fatigue While Driving
July 29, 2020 14:50 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBWe all want to be healthier but working out is hard when you are stuck behind the wheel for 11 hrs a day. Join the FirstFleet Squat King, CFO Mark McKnight and the TenFour podcast Producer, Elizabeth Wyndham as they discuss ways to add in movement while behind the wheel. We will discuss Mark and Elizabeth's best tips to work your muscles while driving and learn Mark's patent pending trick for relieving a tight back while driving.
Wellness Wednesday 1 - Dealing with the Summer Heat
July 22, 2020 14:44 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBOriginal Air Date: July 22, 2020 Mark McKnight and Elizabeth Wyndham discuss things to pay attention to and ways to keep cool and hydrated on these hot summer days. Topics include ways to stay hydrated, how to get high quality sunglasses with your vision plan, and our favorite hydrating snacks.
New License Plates, Save over $700 on Benefits and More Great Info
July 20, 2020 14:41 - 21 minutes - 25 MBThis podcast has a little bit of everything! Austin Henderson and Mark McKnight discuss our new license plates, the deadline to save a bunch of money on health insurance and so much more! We even get to hear a call from one of our drivers from Alabama as a question on the air.
Happy 4th of July!
July 04, 2020 14:38 - 12 minutes - 14.4 MBListen in today as we discuss what Independence Day means for our company and hear a great update on some new projects and FMCSA rules.
Save Yourself Money and Time with these Health Plan Features
June 24, 2020 14:32 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin Mark McKnight and Alisha Young as they discuss ways to save money and time related to your health. Also check out the new (and free) options for high blood pressure and diabetes management with Livongo.
Welcome to TenFour
June 17, 2020 21:10 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome to the all new FirstFleet Podcast, TenFour! Austin Henderson and Mark McKnight will discuss a few highlights from our company for 2020 and will discuss a few recent healthcare changes that can save you money and time! Please email [email protected] or call (615) 257-9905 to leave a message with any questions or comments.