Ep. 82 // Safe & Sound: Why Paying Attention Matters
A split second is all it takes: a deer runs out. A car changes lanes. Traffic suddenly slows. And without warning, a truck driver finds himself in a dangerous situation.
A split second is all it takes: a deer runs out. A car changes lanes. Traffic suddenly slows. And without warning, a truck driver finds himself in a dangerous situation.
After being diagnosed with diabetes, Will Taylor made some major changes to his diet, exercise routines, and most importantly, his thinking.
Will Taylor is no stranger to hard work. He grew up helping with his father’s lawn mowing business, and today he stays on the road for weeks at a time (what we call a “Road Warrior.”). But Will readily admits that for many years, he lived with unhealthy habits.
They’re young, energetic, and claim to be the best-dressed guys at Nussbaum. Mason and Creed are still learning the ropes – remembering to record load numbers isn’t as easy as it sounds – but they’re excited to dive in and find their way.
Between driving a truck, being a driver manager, and serving as a Lieutenant on the local fire department, Brian Johnson has a lot of practical life experience under his belt. He’s no stranger to tricky situations, and his no-nonsense “get er’ done” attitude is ready to tackle just about anything.
It’s not often you get a voicemail from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
When Keith felt the nudge to get back into trucking, he asked his wife Tonya if she would ride along. Together, they’ve crisscrossed America, making memories and seeing the sights.
Known far and wide for his “office shenanigans,” Dale knows how to pull a good practical joke. But he also knows when to get serious and cares deeply about the safety and well-being of our drivers.
What happens when you put two people with unique personalities in a confined space for seven weeks? Bobby Joy and Ryne Crowell are here to answer that question.
As mechanics, Michael Collins and Jake Gray have seen it all, and they consider the shop team a great group of guys to work with. They love what they do and know how to have fun while they do it!