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Your Voice Is Heard

25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Former professional drivers Adam Sparlin and Jeff Thurlow host a monthly podcast where they discuss a variety of transportation and trucking industry topics.

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Episodes

Ep. #23 – Talking Shop Featuring Equipment with Eaton

November 25, 2020 16:18 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

More information on the COVID-19 closing safety message available here https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. 

Ed. #22 - From the Driver's Seat with Rebecca Furlong

October 23, 2020 20:07 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

https://www.coverage.com/insurance/auto/hitting-a-deer/

Ep. #22 - From the Driver's Seat with Rebecca Furlong

October 23, 2020 20:07 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

https://www.coverage.com/insurance/auto/hitting-a-deer/

Ep. #21 - International Road Check 2020

September 10, 2020 18:38 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

https://www.cvsa.org/news-entry/2020-roadcheck/ https://www.agweb.com/article/dot-finalizes-new-hours-service-rules-truck-drivers  

Ep. #20 - Crusin' Through COVID

July 24, 2020 15:58 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

https://www.cvsa.org/program/programs/operation-airbrake/brake-safety-campaigns/ https://cdldigest.com/cdl-pre-trip-inspection-brake-check/ https://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/comcar-truckload-asset-deal-expands-canada%E2%80%99s-tfi%E2%80%99s-us-reach_20200629.html

Ep. #19 – From the Driver’s Seat With Stephen Radford

May 22, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

https://trucking.org/news-insights/ata-welcomes-new-hours-service-rule https://trucking.org/COVID19 https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html   Follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/CFIdrive/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1334226 https://www.instagram.com/cfi_drive https://twitter.com/cfidrive

Ep. #18 - Transportation and the Health Crisis

April 17, 2020 19:08 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

It's time for the April edition of the Your Voice is Heard Podcast. This month we are tackling the latest COVID-19 news and how it is impacting drivers out on the road. We are joined by CFI's V.P of Sales Mike Cervin and CFI's V.P. of Operations Michael Hinz to talk about how the health crisis is effecting the trucking industry.   Please visit these links to keep up to date on what is going on with truck stops that you are visiting and what they are doing about the Covid-19 Pandem...

Ep. #17 - COVID-19

March 20, 2020 19:34 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Your hosts Adam Sparlin and Jeff Thurlow are joined by CFI President Greg Orr and V.P. of U.S. Truckload Dustin Quesenberry to discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the trucking industry, but first, they share some tips on how you can stay safe.

Ep. #16 - The Love Episode

February 17, 2020 21:50 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

This month we are back in the Driver’s Seat with Professional Drivers Greg and Stephanie Klang.  Between the two of them, the couple has more than 6 million miles on the road. Listen in as Greg and Stephanie talk about how they met at CFI and got married, how truck driving has provided them with a wonderful life, and how the industry has changed since they first got behind the wheel over 30 years ago.   (3:40) Greg and Stephanie.

Your Voice Is Heard - January 2020

January 17, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Welcome to 2020 everyone! Time sure flies doesn't it? With the changing times comes changing technologies. Gabby Francisco joins the show to talk about Workplace by Facebook and how this technology is helping improve communication for professional drivers. (4:45) Gabby Francisco

Your Voice Is Heard - December 2019

December 20, 2019 16:48 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Can you believe its already December? Its been a tumultuous year for the trucking industry. CFI President and EVP of US Truckload for TFI Greg Orr sits down with the guys to talk about 2019 and gives some insight on what he sees for CFI and the industry in the year ahead.

Your Voice Is Heard - November 2019

November 19, 2019 22:57 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Your calls. Our executives' answers. Tune in to hear the executive team give the state of CFI before taking YOUR questions.

Your Voice Is Heard - October 2019

October 21, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Welcome to a special epi--hey wait a minute! What are you doing?   Get out of here fellas! This is Gretchen and Mandy and we are taking over the show this month! October is Women in Trucking month as well as Brest Cancer Awareness month.     Senior Manager of Road Service Traci Crane joins the show to talk about how the transportation industry has changed for women and share some of the amazing things that CFI's Women In Leadership group has been doing.   Adam Sparlin sneaks b...

Bonus Episode - Winterizing Your Truck

September 26, 2019 20:52 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Welcome to a special bonus episode of YVH! Senior Maintenance Service Adviser James Grant joins the show to talk about tips for getting your truck ready for winter and shares his list of items to put in your truck now before winter weather hits. Frequent guest and Senior Manager of Safety Andy Standefer pops in with the guys to share his winter driving stories and safe driving tips when winter strikes. (1:49) James Grant (20:32) Andy Standefer   Helpful Youtube Videos: Winter ...

Your Voice Is Heard - September 2019

September 20, 2019 20:01 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Hey professional drivers, we have a BIG episode for you this month! Adam and Jeff fill you in on the latest announcements including everything you need to know about Truckloads of Treasures. Tim Hicks joins the show to talk about some CFI history and the ways we currently support our professional drivers. Friend of the show Brett Schwab stops by to talk about the new changes to operations and how these changes will better serve our professional drivers. Don't miss Benefits Manag...

Your Voice Is Heard - August 2019

August 16, 2019 20:18 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Welcome to our military tribute episode! Today we are joined by Neil Lamont, veterans advocate at CFI along with Army Captain Andy Hyers to discuss upcomming military events and CFI's committment to being True to the Troops. Dont miss professional driver Darrell Bogan, driver of one of our military wrapped trucks, joining us to talk about his background in the military and his stories from the road about what its like when people see the military tribute on his truck. Finally, Kev...

Your Voice Is Heard - August 2019 IC Edition

August 13, 2019 15:52 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations Mike Hinz joins us to talk about the state of the industry and what to expect in the coming months, then we open the lines and take your calls! Have a question or feedback you would like to provide? Send an email to [email protected] to have it featured on the quarterly IC Your Voice is Heard.

Your Voice Is Heard - July 2019

August 05, 2019 19:38 - 1 hour - 18.7 MB

Join us for a idle myth-busting session with Kris Ptasznik, Product Manager, Heavy Duty on Highway, Cummins. Becky Kerr stops by with perspective from the driver's seat and SVP Sales & Operations Michael Hinz gives the transportation industry update.

Your Voice is Heard - June 2019

August 05, 2019 19:38 - 1 hour - 14.8 MB

This month’s YVH is all ELD all the time. Adam and Jeff are joined by Andy Standefer from the Safety Department, Bryan Robertson from Training, and CFI Professional Driver Albert Arriola to discuss the new ELD program and when driver can expect to have it in their trucks.

Your Voice Is heard - May 2019 IC Edition

August 05, 2019 19:38 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MB

Our quarterly Independent Contractor edition of the podcast is here with the gang ready to answer YOUR questions!

Your Voice Is Heard - May 2019

August 05, 2019 19:38 - 58 minutes - 8.37 MB

Executive Q & A Safety message • Andy Standefer, manager safety President • Greg Orr, president • Mike Hinz, svp sales and operations Safety • Andy Standefer, manager safety Maintenance • Randy, vp maintenance IT • Tom Anderson, vp it Operations • Dustin Quesenberry, vp operations Marketing • Katlin Owens, sr marketing mgr/Angie Ridge, vp hr tag team o Workplace is coming the 20th professional communication tool

Your Voice Is Heard - April 2019

August 05, 2019 19:38 - 1 hour - 12.4 MB

Safety Message & Intro • Hands Free Device o Talk about the safety sandwich initiative News/Announcements • Teaser about new wrapped trucks coming o 2 Military o 2 SheDrivesCFI o 1 First Responder o 2 new Military Trailers • Quick Reference Guide available at the Terminals • Cat Scale App o Save time by not having to get out of the truck • Transflo Mobile Plus o Low data use o Scan before you drop a relay • Team Match program o Link on the documents tab of the Driver...

Your Voice Is Heard - March 2019

August 05, 2019 19:38 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

This month we start off with a safety message from the Joplin Police Department. News/Announcements • Fleet Insurance Card now available on the Driver Dashboard • Quick Reference Guide available on Dashboard, and soon for pick up at CFI Terminals • Wilmer Yard – reach out to Patrick CFI Recruiting • Marcus Edwards, Sr. Director Driver Resources o What is a director of driver resources o Marcus’ background o How he came to CFI o Driver Referral program  Drivers are the be...

Your Voice Is Heard - February 2019 IC Edition

August 05, 2019 19:37 - 32 minutes - 7.41 MB

Reminders include 1099s went out in the mail on Jan 25 contact settlements extension 22410 if a reprint is needed. Going to be off the truck a month? The only insurance we require through the contract hauling agreement is non-trucking liability, you can save by adjusting when not driving.

Your Voice Is Heard - February 2019

August 05, 2019 19:37 - 45 minutes - 10.4 MB

Opening • Intro’s o Jeff and Adam's first experience with a truck, when you started in the industry, and a history of your experience to today • Why the change from the live call in with the executive team o Still an open door policy, and the executives are as approachable as ever o We now have multiple lines of communication, and a middle management team that listens and responds to driver concerns • Format of the podcast o Mix of YVH questions, industry news, interviews, an...

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