Smith Transport Podcast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSmith Transport is an asset truckload carrier based in Roaring Spring, PA. We also have terminals in Atlanta, GA and Remington, IN. Our fleet of the black trucks, and black trailers with golden eagle wings on the side are the most easily recognized fleet in the country. We are a super-regional, dry van carrier. We supply a weekly newscast full of helpful information and also news and updates for our driving fleet and others in the transportation industry..
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Smith Transport News and 2023 Driver of the Year Announced
April 11, 2024 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBSmith Transport HQ in Roaring Spring, PA brings the monthly newscast to all of our social media platforms. We are announcing our 2023 Driver of the Year. Safety with Jess brings details of the Safety Blitz next week, and Clean Inspections. We have some voices in our April Smith-A-Versary segment and Shout Outs with Julie and Nichole have social media posts, words of kindness, the behind-the-scenes teams, and more!
Smith Transport News 3/20/24
March 20, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBSmith Transport brings you our monthly newscast! The show is broadcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube; this is the podcast listeners' audio version. Get safety, and operations, and celebrate with shoutouts. Of course, we bring you the monthly anniversaries too. Find us online at: Website: www.SmithTransport.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmithTrans YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SmithTransport
Smith Transport Newscast 1/12/24
January 12, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MBSmith Transport brings you the January Smith-A-Versaries, Safety Clean Inspection Roll Call, Shout Outs to the employees that go above and beyond, like Dustin in the shop, the whole team for food bank donations, Wreaths Across America, two senior drivers that provided a Christmas miracle to a family in need, Doug is back with his DAD JOKE OF THE WEEK and Dave has some winter items you should have in your truck! #smithtransportdotcom #peterbilt #cdl #truckers
Welcome to Smith Transport 101
January 08, 2024 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MBSmith Transport HQ in Roaring Spring, PA is a full truckload dry van carrier. We are widely known for our impressive fleet of black Peterbilt trucks and black trailers. We do require at least one year of class A CDL over-the-road driving experience to apply. We have a long history of safety and service to uphold and we are looking for drivers that want a career they can hire to retire from. This is Jenn with our Recruiting team giving you some details on a career at Smith Transport. #pete...
Smith Transport Recruiting Information
January 08, 2024 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.6 MBWelcome to Smith Transport. We are widely known for our signature black Peterbilt trucks and black trailer combinations. We are known by our customers as a carrier that offers safety and service second to none! Listen to Jenn from Recruiting give you some details on what we have to offer professional drivers.
July Anniversary List
August 02, 2023 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBOur July Smith-A-Versary Anniversary List!! Smith Transport is proud to recognize our employee anniversary and the accomplishments they make to the transportation industry every day, this list is office, shop, leadership, and our drivers all combined into one big family!
Straight Talk Express - SAFETY & CSA talk
June 23, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.82 MBCSA and safety. We are taking a hard line on violations and safety. we have high expectations of our professional drivers and we need everyone to get on board! Joe also hints at maybe some new technology headed our way in the future #workflow
12/14/22 Straight Talk Express with Todd Smith & Eric Nelson
December 14, 2022 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBTodd Smith, President/CEO along with Eric Nelson, VP of Safety at Smith Transport deliver an update on the business, equipment, and safety reminders for winter weather.
Straight Talk with Joe
December 09, 2022 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MBJoe has a quick message on our Georgia move and the newest members of the Tommy Smith Golden Eagle Million Mile Club are announced!
Straight Talk - Wash Bay, Air Brake Cuff Lock, Bill Box
August 29, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBJoe, Thad, and Jenn bring 'Straight Talk Express' news of Wash Bays, Bill Boxes on our trailers, Air Brake Cuff Locks installation, and Open Enrollment for Health Insurance that ends 09/08/22. Professional drivers choose Smith Transport for all of the great things we offer like pay, home time, benefits, and EQUIPMENT -- that's the focus of this video!
Smith Transport Promotion, Open Enrollment, and Truck Washes
July 26, 2022 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBStraight talk with Joe 'n Jenn brings news of a promotion, HR wanted to let all employees know that Health Insurance Open Enrollment is coming and it's 100% online! You must get your username/password on the portal established asap. Once your truck has the RFID tag installed you can use the Heartland Express terminal wash bays and we are running an August contest, wash it to win it -- next time on Straight Talk Express!
Smith Transport * Heartland Express * Millis Transfer Terminals
July 20, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.32 MBJoe & Thad are joined by Mike Gerdin and Barry Smith on Straight Talk Express to bring the latest on the RFID tags in our fleets. The Heartland Express family of companies including Smith Transport and Millis Transfer will have the ability to share terminals across all locations. Our family of drivers can have access to free laundry, free truck washes, free parking, comfortable TV/driver lounge areas with WiFi access, and more!
Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport - NEWS!
June 20, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBJoe, VP Operations, and Thad, VP Maintenance share some exciting news on the sharing of terminals across our three companies! SAFETY matters and safe places to park, safe places to take your break, comfortable break rooms, free laundry, and truck washes are available at 19 terminals in the running area for Smith Transport trucks! www.SmithDrivers.com, 866.444.2063.
Smith Transport - Heartland Express
June 07, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MBTodd Smith, President/CEO, and Joe Musselman, VP of Operations are bringing you this week's Straight Talk Express to review the recent announcement of the Heartland Express acquisition of Smith Transport on 06/01/22. Stay tuned for our next segment coming soon!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 05/12/22
May 12, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSmith-A-Versaries has a former driver of the year and THREE Tommy Smith Golden Eagle Million Mile Club drivers! Human Resource information with Jen C. is beneficiary forms & scholarship program for the employees' children. Jess has the weekly list of Clean Inspections. It's Jenn Hillegass bringing you the '80s information like the SIX Smith Transport drivers that started in the '80s and are still here!! Jenn S. brings the SHOUT OUTS and we have TWO drivers that have received awards this wee...
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 05/05/22
May 05, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBOur Clean Inspection April Winner is announced, '80s Trivia Winners are announced, and a new Safety email contact for drivers, Joe talks Transflo and reminds you how you can contact him with items he can address on the Straight Talk Express segment. We've got the Smith Anniversaries and more! Happy Cinco De Mayo! www.SmithDrivers.com, 866.444.2063, office/shop open positions can be found on indeed.com. LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE!!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 03/24/22
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSafety talks speeding violations, clean inspection roll call, we have a HUGE anniversary this week -- THIRTY-THREE YEARS, Shout Outs highlights drivers who have been recognized by customers and drivers participating on social media, and Caleb in the wash bay, along with the winners of our 80's trivia challenges. The highlight of the show this week is the 80's fun facts with Jamie and Bobbie -- they focus on Movies of the 80's and they are hysterical! smithdrivers.com 866.444.2063 #peterbilt...
Smith Transport Newscast 3/17/22 St. Patrick's Day Edition
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBHappy Birthday to Mike G! Safety and cell phones, Shout Outs, Defender of Freedom Veteran process, Anniversaries, Payroll and your permanent fuel card process, HR and Retirement benefits, Dad Joke of the Week, and 80's Music Fun Facts! Find us on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or at www.SmithTransport.com or call us at 866.444.2063.
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 03/10/22
March 10, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBOur weekly newscast is shared on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This week we talk about the Globus Aircom App for connecting to your APU. We are celebrating our 40th Anniversary and each week we share fun and cool facts from the '80s all year long. We have lots of Shout Outs to share this week, the Clean Inspection Roll Call Winner for February is announced, and much more. Thank you for listening. You can also find us on Tiktok @smithtransportrecruiting. Like, Share, Subscribe! Inte...
Smith Transport Newscast 02/10/22
February 10, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSafety Tips, Special News Update on Smoker Cessation Forms, Coverage of Spouse Forms, RECEIPT reimbursement procedures! Smith-A-Versaries, Shout Outs, and lots of fun 80's facts, trivia, and winners of our social media games!
Smith Transport Newscast 01/27/22
January 27, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBTWO driver award ceremonies (Chico & Joseph), Wreaths Across America in Movin' Out Magazine, more 80's fun facts with Christian and Jamie, Cigna health interview, Interview with Nick at Ameriserv with 401k info, Payroll draws a winner, Smith Anniversaries, Clean Inspections, and more this week on the news! #smithtransport #transportation #cdllife #peterbilt #401k #cignahealth #wreathsacrossamerica
Smith Transport Newscast 01/20/22
January 21, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBTodd Smith interviews Drake Troutman. How to get free Covid testing kits. More on W-2's, insurance information, and beneficiary forms with HR and Payroll. Fun facts from 1982 with Pearl and Jess. Don't miss TWO dad jokes and Shout Outs, and Smith Anniversaries and more this week.
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 01/06/22
January 06, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBPayroll has W2 news, HR has Spouse Coverage Form news, Clean Inspection Winner for Decemeber is drawn, A Guest Host on Shout Outs, and some HUGE annversaries on this list this week! All of that and more on Best Fleets To Drive For, a new link for the company store and a new email to contact for ANYTHING you want to share!! Like, Share, Follow, Watch, Subcribe! #smithtransport #peterbilt #cdl #trucking #bf2022
Smith Transport Newscast 12/23/21
December 23, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1010 KBPayroll CONTEST!! Best Fleets Survey, Safety, Clean Inspection Roll Call Winner for November, our newest Tommy Smith Golden Eagle Million Miler, and THREE driver award recipients. All of that and much more!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 12/2/21
December 03, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe cookie contest winner is revealed and the prize is valued at $159! Brooke makes her debut on the newscast on our clean inspection segment. Smith Transport 101 continues Omnitrac training on arrive/depart, drop trailer, fuel with JR! Dave fills in for Doug with a risque joke of the week, HUGE ANNIVERSARIES with Dane, Mike D., and Al! All of that and more! #trucking #truckinglife #trucker #truckingcompany #peterbilt #smithtransport www.SmithDrivers.com 866.444.2063
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 11/18/21
November 18, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe draw the winner of the Thanksgiving sidedish challenge! Shout Out to Russell King and his book, "Have you seen my 18 wheeler?" Smith Transport is part of the 14th series in his group of books. Payroll talks about payroll and Omnitrac messages, HR welcomes new employees, and they talk about our telehealth program. Jeramy is back with 101 training on the next step in the Omnitrac process. Christian makes his first appearance on the newscast and talks about the importance of ETA/PTA and RDO...
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 11/11/21
November 11, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBShout Out to the Drivers of the Month for July & August. Payroll talks about mid-week holiday payroll deposits, the importance of scanning in paperwork even on dedicated loads. HR has info on 401k enrollment. The winner of the CB handle contest is drawn, Smith Anniversaries, we welcome our new drivers, and more thankful messages are shared. We have introduced a new segment to the show for the holiday season with reminders for drivers on ETA/PTA and Smith Transport 101 shows you how to acc...
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 11/4/21
November 04, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBHR news shares new dental insurance is CIGNA same as our health insurance. Jen also and reviews the 401k program! Mikey G. shares his old CB handle, and the shout-outs are all about being thankful! Clean Inspection Roll Call winner for October is drawn and much much more!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 10/28/21
October 28, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBRhode Island Halloween Destination? Most popular Halloween Candy! Safety talks about new infrastructure and road construction. Smith Anniversaries, HR News, Clean Inspection, Shout-Outs, Smith Transport 101 tips on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and most used Qualcomm macros! All of that and much more!
Smith Transport Newscast 10/21/21
October 21, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBTodd Smith, President & CEO joins the news this week, lots of local events like PMTA Altoona Event on Saturday 10/23 and the Bedford Halloween Parade on Monday, 10/25. Safety, Clean Inspection, Shout Outs to our new drivers and much more!!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 10/14/21
October 14, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWelcome to the Smith Transport Podcast! We take our weekly newscast and bring you the audio version. This week we begin a new segment "Smith Transport 101". This weekly segment will address our most FAQ from our drivers and Kevin & Jeramy discuss why you should get to know your Driver Manager and your Driver Mentors. They also break down the PTA/ETA and how to tell military time. Shout Outs, Clean Inspection Roll Call, Safety with Eric, and all of our weekly favorites are here AND Dane Sm...
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 10/07/21
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBEvents, Awards, Safety, HR News, Anniversaries and lots of laughs to share!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 09/30/21
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHR SPECIAL NEWS REPORT ON HSA CARDS and NEW HEALTH INSURANCE that begins 10/01/21. Shout Outs include Amanda, Chris, Jack, and a contest for a driver to win $10,000 from the Pilot / Flying J Road Warrior Contest.
Smith Transport Newscast 09/23/21
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe have some funny Rhode Island facts, Smith Anniversaries has SIX members of our Golden Eagle Million Milers Club! **HR has important news about your new health insurance cards, dental and HSA cards ** and all of the other fun and informative segments are rolling your way! Please leave us a rating and review!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 09/16/21
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBAnother great episode jammed packed with Smith Transport news and information!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 09/02/21
September 01, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBSmith-A-Versaries, Shout Outs, Driver of the Month for July, Spotlight on Planning with James Jeffers, Clean Inspection Roll Call, and HR News Updates and more!
Smith Transport 2022 Peterbilt 579 New Model Review
August 26, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThe 2022 Peterbilt ‘New Model’ 579 inside & out review with Jenn. Eric brought us accident trends that we see in our fleet, Smith-A-Versaries, Evan joins the Shout Out crew, HSA & insurance cards, payroll premium deductions, and how Cigna dental will work. AND Do you want to exercise? Do you feel like you don’t have time? Are you always rushing to work & rushing to get home and have no time for yourself? We have GOOD NEWS for you! Smith Transport employees have FREE gym access to ProC...
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 08/19/21
August 19, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBBRAND NEW Peterbilt 389's are here and being assigned to drivers! Our Operations leaders talk on the importance of PTA & ETAs, HSA forms are due, Brake Safety Week kicks off Sunday 08/22, BIG Anniversaries, like the big 3-0 for Paul Storm, Ervin Henschel talks about his new ride and the extra chrome, extra lights, new position for the refrigerator, and the newest member of the Tommy Smith Golden Eagle TWO MILLION Mile Club and lots more this week! #peterbilt389 #cumminsengine #cdldrivers #cd...
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 08/12/21
August 12, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBNew Health Insurance Information from HR, Stale Light Info with Safety, Clean Inspection Roll Call Winner, Shout Out segment reveals TWO impressive phone calls we received and we honor those drivers, a recap of Carlisle Truck Nationals with Gary, VP of Recruiting and much more! Like, Subscribe, Share!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 07/29/21
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBThe THREE B's = Bills, Business, and Babies with Safety. Meet our TWO new Recruiters. Shout Outs to local truck shows. Smith Anniversary roll call & 3 Points of Contact with HR. www.SmithDrivers.com 866.444.2063 find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmithTrans
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 07/22/21
July 22, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBTodd Smith, Eric Nelson, and Lisa Wessinger all bring great updates and information. Lisa and Jamie are in the spotlight this week and they review how to request appointment changes and how to send new directions or request updates on customer directions. Shout Out segment reviews two truck shows happening in our network this company weekend. Smith Anniversaries with Gak and much more!
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 07/15/21
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBVP Spotlight on Dane Smith as he reviews our new make & models of the trucks/trailers that will be coming this year. Julie & Jen talk about Transport Topics Top 100, Jen from HR welcomes new employees and reminds the healthcare participants of the increase in health insurance premium if forms are not completed by August 6. Gak is back with Smith Anniversaries and much more!
Barry Smith, Founder & Chairman of the Board
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 899 KBBarry Smith delivers a special message to our drivers and future drivers.
President & CEO, Todd Smith with a message
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBOur President & CEO, Todd Smith with a quick message on Smith Transport and our incredible pay raise that is effective 07/14/21.
June 8th Newscast
July 08, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBOperation Safe Driver Week focus, FREE Omada program for Cigna Healthcare Participants, Gak brings Smith-A-Versaries, and a VP Spotlight on Operations with Joe Musselman, VP of Fleet Operations.
Smith Transport Weekly Newscast 07/01/21
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBVP Spotlight on Recruiting and our referral bonus program, Safety message from Eric, HR has important message for all health care participants for forms that must be completed before August 6th, Jamey Smith Drivers of the Month are recognized for January through April, and much more.
June 4th Newscast
June 28, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBJoin the latest edition of Smith Transport Weekly Newscast. Our weekly segments like Smith-A-Versaries, Safety Message from Eric, Shout Outs, HR Tid-Bits and a special Spotlight VP with Thad in our Maintenance Department.