What's Your Drive?
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -The What’s Your Drive Podcast is all about what is happening at Hirschbach Motor Lines and within the trucking industry. We're not your typical trucking company - in a really good way. Hirschbach has been delivering state of the art transportation solutions for over 80 years and that's not changing anytime soon. Join us as we talk with Hirschbach team members and industry experts; and share news, information and tips with our family of drivers, customers, industry friends and staff.
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Episodes
In the Box with Brad - Driver Appreciation Week Special Day 4
September 18, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBJoin Brad as he talks with Brian Kohlwes - General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer, Rob Otte - Vice President of Safety, and Chris Schmitt - President of Dedicated Operations about the updates in the Safety department, our safety culture and the recent changes to hours of service
In the Box with Brad: Driver Appreciation Week Special Day 3 Part 2
September 17, 2020 04:18 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBJoin Brad as he talks with Nick Forte - VP of Maintenance - and Chris McQuillen - Warranty Manager - as they talk about specs and introduce the new 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. They also discuss the newly re-launched Trick Your Truck program
In the Box with Brad: Driver Appreciation Week Special Day 3 Part 1
September 17, 2020 03:52 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBPart 1 of the Day 3 special podcast. Todd Amen and Debbie Skoug from ATBS join Brad, Jillayne and Jessie on this episode to talk about the partnership with ATBS and Hirschbach, and ways you can make sure you are getting the most out of taxes.
In the Box with Brad: Driver Appreciation Week Special Day 2
September 16, 2020 04:55 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBJoin Brad, Dan, Chris & Jessie as they talk with special guests - current driver Nathaniel Jones and recently retired Bruce Light. Learn more about our team as we talk about everything from Best of the Best, to safety, and the current freight climate.
In the Box with Brad: Driver Appreciation Week Special Day 1
September 14, 2020 21:57 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBJoin Brad on Day 1 of the Driver Appreciation Week special podcast as he talks with his wife Jillayne, Dan Wallace - President of OTR, Chris Schmitt - President of Dedicated, and Jessie Burnette - Chief People Officer.
Talking Hirschbach with Brad
September 13, 2020 15:45 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTalking Hirschbach, communication and Driver Appreciation Week with Hirschbach President and CEO Brad Pinchuk
What's New? Check out In the Box with Brad
September 05, 2020 03:53 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe have a special episode sharing the new In the Box with Brad podcast. Hirschbach CEO & President Brad Pinchuk, along with Dan Wallace - President of OTR Operations - talk about the new format, state of the business for OTR and freight outlook. They also introduce Michael Smith - VP of the High Value Cargo Division - and talk about the new opportunities that will be coming for Hirschbach drivers with this new division opening up.
New Pay Plan - Where's My Pay?
September 03, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPatti Schubert - Driver Payroll Manager for Over the Road - talks about where lease operators in the OTR division will see their new incentive pay on their settlements. She also discusses some of the more common questions that come up regarding settlements and driver pay.
Trick Your Truck Program - It's Back!
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWe're talking with Nick Forte - VP of Maintenance and Equipment for Hirschbach - about the relaunch of the Trick Your Truck program at Hirschbach. Get the details on the program and what kind of options are available. Plus Nick shares some details about what to expect with the new equipment coming later this year. You don't want to miss this discussion!
We're Talking Next Level Pay
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAndy Johnson from the recruiting team joins us to talk about the new Top Tier Incentive Pay Plan for lease over the road operators, and how Hirschbach is taking pay to the next level. We break down the new weekly safety incentive and the new monthly safety & performance incentive.
Coyote Call - a chat with Wild Beard Josiah Henry
July 21, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBStrap in and get ready for a funny episode with Hirschbach driver Josiah Henry -aka Wild Beard! It's not all laughs though, as Josiah shares how he obtained his financial independence while working with Hirschbach and why he feels it is a responsibility to share the knowledge he has gained during his time as a driver with others.
The Importance of Veterans in Trucking
July 03, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBRandy Dye, President of Veterans in Trucking, joins us to discuss the role of veterans in the trucking industry, ways companies can improve their veteran readiness and why they should.
Words from the Road
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBBianca took a vacation last week so she asked three Hirschbach drivers to contribute segments for this episode of "Words from the Road." Join us as drivers Luis Ruiz, Jennie Locke and DeJa Sims discuss business tips, their perspectives and experiences, and ways they have found to be successful as drivers.
What's that Freight Take?
June 12, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBLyndi Curry, Sr. Director of OTR Operations at Hirschbach, takes us through what it takes to make freight happen at Hirschbach. From the sales call, to the load call, planning, dispatch, pick-up and delivery, and billing - it takes an entire team to make it happen. In her nine years at Hirschbach, Lyndi knows what it takes to keep the operations machine running smoothly.
Meet Mike G. - Recruiter with the Voice-Over Assist
June 04, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBMeet the voice behind the What's Your Drive podcast intro - Mike Geesaman. Mike - a recruiter for Hirschbach - talks with us about why he loves his job, what Hirschbach has to offer drivers and why he feels Hirschbach is a great place to work!
Communication: Why it's important for success
May 12, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHeather Hubbard - a Driver Manager with Hirschbach - and Bill Cardin - longtime over the road driver - join us for this two-part episode on communication and it's importance in being successful on the road. They also share some additional advice and thoughts on the current climate of the industry.
Company Store Chat and a Passion for Cooking on the Road
May 01, 2020 13:35 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBA fun two-part episode with Bailey Weigman from the company stores and Hirschbach driver Travis Griffin. In the first part, Bailey talks about the company stores, the online store and what is coming up this year. The second part has Travis Griffin talking about his passion for cooking, how that passion brings people together, and why he enjoys doing it. Travis also announces that he is sponsoring a giveaway of a RoadPro Roaster! Find the giveaway on the Hirschbach Facebook page (fac...
Pearls of Wisdom
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBA chat with long-time Hirschbach driver Keith Allison. Pick up some Pearls of Wisdom from Keith as he talks about his 32 years of experience over the road, why safety is so important, and his thoughts on being successful in this industry.
Take a Breath and Reduce Stress
April 15, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHirschbach Wellness Director Sergio Rojas join us to talk about the roll of stress and improving your emotional well-being during this particularly trying time. Sergio shares ways to deal with added stress, improve your response to stress and protect your immune system, as well as, quick tips on adding in movement throughout the day . He also tells us a little about the Wellness Program that is available to drivers.
A Talk with Highway Angels
April 09, 2020 13:45 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHirschbach team drivers - Ed & Tracy Zimmerman - discuss their recent 2019 TCA Highway Angels of the Year award and why they're on a mission to use the national platform for improving driver image. They also share their thoughts on what it takes to successfully team drive - they sometimes get tired of being together all the time! Tracy talks about her role as a Driver Advisory Board member with Hirschbach and Ed talks his long time participation in the Nebraska Special Olympics Conv...
WiFi, Seats, & Mattresses, Oh My! - Part 2
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBNick Forte, Hirschbach's VP of Maintenance, joins us for part 2 of this 2 part episode. In this second part, he talks about new upgrade offerings, the new Carrier APUs, Love's Tire Pass and the recurring News with Nick features.
WiFi, Seats, & Mattresses, Oh My! - Part 1
March 27, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBNick Forte, Hirschbach's VP of Maintenance, joins us for part 1 of this 2 part episode. In this first part, he talks about how he got started in the trucking industry, gives us the breakdown of what he oversees, what the Maintenance Plan is all about, and an update on the status of the Hirschbach terminal in Monmouth, IL
Special Episode - Dr. Iverson Talks COVID-19 with Us
March 26, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBDr. Ron Iverson and Justin Hafner of the Grand River Medical Center in Dubuque, IA sit down with Hirschbach President & CEO Brad Pinchuk for a live streaming broadcast to discuss COVID-19. They separate fact from fiction, talk about ways to protect yourselves and others, and answer all the questions from Hirschbach staff, drivers, and their families. This is the audio from the townhall that took place on Tuesday, March 24.
Hello and let's talk people, culture and Hirschbach
March 20, 2020 20:15 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWelcome to the What's Your Drive podcast! We're kicking off the first episode with a sit down with Hirschbach's Chief People Officer - Jessie Burnette. Jessie talks about the very untypical Hirschbach culture, what it means to be All in to Win, how COVID 19 is impacting freight, and what's going on in the world of people at Hirschbach. As a refrigerated carrier, freight has not slowed down at Hirschbach. In fact, it has ramped-up significantly. Drivers are needed more now than eve...