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The 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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    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 94 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from FirstFleet TenFour

    Portland Terminal Spotlight - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 30:38


    Join us for this week's part 2 episode as we complete our look back at the history of our Portland, TN location with some of our incredible 3 million-mile drivers!

    Portland Terminal Spotlight - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 34:14


    Join us for this week's podcast episode as we take a look back at the history of our Portland, TN location with some of our incredible 3 million-mile drivers!  This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast!

    Party with the Payroll Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 32:14


    Tune in to meet our Payroll Team as they share their tips for all things pay on this week's podcast episode!

    New Corrugated Business with Alan and Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 34:05


    Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear from Alan and Kyle on FirstFleet's new corrugated start-ups!

    Trucking in Style with Pawel and Ken

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 26:34


    Tune in to this week's podcast episode to hear from Ken and Pawel on the behind-the-scenes process of creating FirstFleet's uniforms!

    Terry Talks Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 39:21


    Join me as I talk with On-site Safety Manager Terry about the Smith System and get some useful winter driving tips. 

    Driver Spotlight: Mike W.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 19:20


    Wondering how to stay healthy in the truck? Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear from Bluffton driver, Mike Wheeler about his fitness journey since starting at FirstFleet!

    The Safety Technology Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 17:09


    Catch up with Chris and Bronson about Safety Tech on this week's podcast episode!

    2024 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 29:34


    That's a wrap on 2024! Tune in to this week's episode to recap the past year in trucking with our Executive team and take a glance into 2025. Thank you to our drivers for their dedication and hard work this year!

    Driver Spotlight: Richard N. and Cory D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 19:09


    During this week's podcast episode, we are joined by Driver, Richard N. & Fleet Manager, Cory D. Learn more about what they do for FirstFleet in Lebanon, TN!

    The Fuel Management Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 31:16


    Learn what FirstFleet's Fuel Department can do for you! This week on the podcast, we are joined by Deanne S. and Trish Y. to discuss the ins and outs of fuel.

    Veterans Spotlight: Konrad and Caylene

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 43:16


    Happy Veteran's Day! On this week's podcast episode, we hear from Konrad M. and Caylene C. as they recall their time spent serving their country!

    Driver Spotlight: Jerry B. - aka. River Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 27:09


    Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear from 1-million-mile safe driver Jerry Beck and his wife on work-life balance as well as Pawel Miller from the Retention Department!

    Wellness Spotlight: Breast Cancer Survivor Stories with FirstFleet Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 32:20


    It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Please join us for this week's podcast episode as Barbara Oliver, Lisa Stamps, and Christy Frey share their battles with breast cancer.

    Driver Spotlight: Christopher M. and the Cleveland, TN Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 18:31


    Tune in to this week's episode to hear from Christopher Morgan, Joe Zinn, and Jeff Johnson of Cleveland, TN as they share their various roles and experiences at FirstFleet!

    Open Enrollment is Upon Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 34:49


    To get more information or update your benefits, please go to: http://firstfleetbenefits.com/

    Drivers Spotlight: The Women of Romulus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 15:01


    Today we got the chance to speak with several ladies that work at the Romulus office.  Join us to hear Margaret, Hannah, and Katrina discuss their lives on the road. 

    The Ins and Outs of Workhound

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 27:13


    Join us as we talk to Gina and Pawel as we talk about Workhound - our anonymous driver feedback tool here at FirstFleet.

    Veteran Highlight: Scott B.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 23:24


    Do you need a veterans decal for your truck?  Send a message to workhound to get yours today!

    Driver Spotlight: Shawn H.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 25:11


    Join us as we hear about Mr. Shawn H. and his journey to becoming a FirstFleet driver as well as his thoughts about the essentials when on the road. 

    Driver Spotlight: Dwight C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 31:35


    You can find Dwight's book - Life's Highway Lessons by clicking here. 

    Driver Spotlight: Kendell B.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 21:45


    Will you join Kendell and do 50 pushups every time you stop?  Don't forget that you can't listen to youtube videos while driving unless you make the screen black.  You can use either Black Screen or Listen Box to help you turn videos into audio only media for driving. 

    Making Your Benefits Benefit You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 38:33


    Let's review our Benefits!Go to workday and see what I haveCheck our Beneficiaries - in Workday, Principal, and our HSA if we have itUnderstand exactly what Benefits you pay for - HSA vs FSAYearly Preventative Check-ups are free (print out your biometric screening form from the Virgin Pulse App)Virgin Pulse Wellness Incentive must be reached by August 31st to save $15 per week on your benefits - $780 a year!DOT Physical vs a Yearly Preventative ScreeningIf you get sick: Call your Primary Care Physician Call the Nurseline - it's free!Teledoc - phone or video call with a doc - fast and cheap and you can do it from wherever you areEmployee Discounts can be found on the benefits page in the "Portal" and tons more benefits on the EAP siteOther useful ways to find out Benefit Information: FirstFleetbenefits.comFirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick Reference PageDental Tips - Delta Dental of Tennessee - they recommend 2 cleanings per year. Check your "allowance" for any extra money for cavities, etc. It can also cover orthodontia. If you have supplemental Reliance Critical Illness or Accident Insurance - when you get any preventative exam, you can file a claim and get money back for taking care of yourself. And you have until August 31st to get your Wellness Incentive to earn $50 and save $780 on your health insurance next year!

    HR Benefits Breakdown for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 30:05


    For acces to all Benefit information, go to: Firstfleetbenefits.comor FirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick ReferenceBCBST.comEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): 855-775-4357Nurseline: 800-818-8581Teledoc: 800-835-2362Benefits Help Line: 1-800-908-1796 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm ET

    Driver Spotlight: Earl M.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 37:06


    Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview driver Earl M. and his manager Donna.  

    Driver Spotlight: Cedric P.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 28:49


    Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview with Cedric P. Cedric is one of our Portland drivers with accounting skills, a minister, and has a passion for music.In fact, one of his songs, The Rock by Min. Ceddy P just hit #1 on the Gospel Station Charts!Listen to his story of how he got into trucking later in life and hear why he left FirstFleet and later came back.  We also touch on safety and wellness. 

    2024 Initiatives Check-in with FirstFleet President, Daniel Piper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 10:34


    1. Safety Check-in2. MPG and Idle Time Goals3. Remembering Bobby Ratledge

    The Diabetes Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 29:59


    Guest Tips:Brittany's Diabetes Tip: Eliminate sugars as much as possibleLarry's Diabetes Tip: Accept that you are pre-diabetic and change your lifestyleLarissa's Diabetes Tip: Understand your insurance and use itInsurance Tips:FirstFleet Benefits can help with Testing Strips, Glucose Monitors, etc. If you have questions about your health insurance you can call: 615-890-9229Reminder: Your annual physical is free if you have FirstFleet insurance.Employee Assistance Program - 855-775-4357Virgin Pulse - Get the app!Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider FinderNurseline - 800-818-8581TeleDoc - 800-835-2362

    Dress for Success + Recruiting and Retention Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 16:08


    Send your good news to: news@firstfleetinc.comSend any uniform questions to: uniforms@firstfleetinc.comJoin Workhound by texting 48714 to send in any anonymous feedback to our review team

    The SERVE Center & Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 18:16


    You can reach The SERVE Center and Breakdown at: 615-800-7899

    Truckers Against Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 12:07


    FirstFleet is pleased to partner with the Truckers against Trafficking organization to increase resources and awareness about human trafficking on our roadways. We are inviting everyone at FirstFleet to get certified through Truckers against Trafficking so that you know what to do if you see a possible trafficking situation. We have also released additional tools in the FirstFleet mobile app and on the in-cab tablets to help you access the training documents. Click here to learn more. Thanks for listening to this short but special FirstFleet podcast. 

    End of the Year Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 37:46


    If you want to order new uniforms from CINTAS, please click here.

    Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Lately?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 24:41


    Find out more details at: www.FirstFleetBenefits.comWant to talk to someone about your Benefits? Benefits Help LineMon-Fri 9am-5pm EST/ 8am-4pm CST: 800-908-1796

    FirstFleet's Latest and Greatest Health Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 24:08


    Nurse Line: 1-800-818-8581 Teladoc has replaced Physician Now - Click here to get startedor call Teledoc: 808-352-2362Remember: Getting to Level 1 in Virgin Pulse saves you $780 a year on health insurance!!And once you get to level 4, you can get over $200 in pulse cash to spend any way you want!

    The Secrets of the Fuel Management Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 30:41


    Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews Deanne Smith, the Manager of Fuel Compliance.  Deanne gives us lots of great information about fuel at FirstFleet.  If you have a better suggestion of a nickname for our fuel team, please leave us a message at: 615-257-9905 and we will share it on the next podcast!

    2022 Roundtable Review with FirstFleet Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 22:36


    Join us and listen in with the leadership at FirstFleet as we hear all the ways we have grown as a company in 2022! This is an episode that you do not want to miss! If you want to join in the conversation or if you have an interest in being a Beta Driver, please leave us a voicemail message at: 615-257-9905 or email us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.

    Wanna Change Your Benefits? Here's Your Chance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 20:17


    Join E-liz as she interviews HR Director, Alisha Young. They talk through what we need to know about open enrollment season which starts this Saturday, October 1!

    Learning to Fix Stuff with FirstFleet Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 16:00


    Connecting Thru Loss - Words of Wisdom from a Million Mile Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 20:44


    Join us as we interview T. Barton of NC and Sonya Freeman on our safety team about driving and making connections.

    Health and Wellness on the Road? Grace Kniess shows us how!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 35:23


    Join Rebecca Wilson and Elizabeth Wyndham as they interview Grace Kneiss and hear her stories of how to stay healthy on the road. Check out Grace's Instagram Account - @fit.trucker.lady A video explanation of a Dunphy SquatOther Products We Discussed:Her Lunch Box Car Freezer

    Hot Tips from Some Million Mile Safe Drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 20:01


    Listen in as we talk with 3 Tennessee drivers on how they made it into the Million Mile driver club at FirstFleet. In this episode, we speak with Charles Smith, Dale Moore and Roy Jones and hear what their work life looks like driving around the South East.

    Wellness Wednesday: Sweet, Sweet Carbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 33:13


    Walk through the carb jungle with Mark and E-liz.Call in today to vote on what we should discuss next on the podcast!   Call: 615-257-9905 and leave a voicemail or email podcast@firstfleetinc.com or vote on our Facebook Poll :DHow does your food rank on the Glycemic Index?"Your genes are the gun but your lifestyle is the trigger" - so how are you living?  And where is your lifestyle leading you - Are you headed down the path towards diabetes? or metabolic fitness?

    Wellness Wednesday: The Skinny on Fat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 34:21


    The Show Notes - as promised and with all the research studies mentioned in the podcast:Sarcopenia = the deterioration of muscle tissue due to age - after you hit 30, the rate increases 3-8% every 10yrs5:00 - Insulin Resistance causes muscle wasting  9:30 - Goal = 1 gram of protein for each pound of ideal body weight10:20 - does fat make you fat?12:20 - does move more, eat less actually work?13:30 - What the Average American Ate in 1939 - a review of the US Census from 193914:10 - American Resting Metabolic Rates have fallen in the past 100 yrs -in Men -in Women 14:40 - Average American woman has gone from a clothing size 14 to a size 16-18 in the past 5 years16:00 - Omega 6/Linoleic Acid causes fat cells to grow17:40 - Omega 6s cause us to be hungrier and get fatter 18:00 - Saturated Fat protects you from strokes & doesn't increase risk of heart attacks21:00 - other foods that contain Omega 621:25 - 1960-2008 amounts of linoleic acid in our fat22:40 - oxidized fats cause inflammation23:30 - 9 calories per 1 gram of fat, 4 calories per 1 gram of protein (some bodybuilders count protein of zero)24:20 - Go for whole foods - dodge processed stuff especially with lots of ingredients26:00 - change in American Protein Consumption & amounts of Omega 6 in chicken and pork28:00 - high intensity exercise can spike your blood sugar (but in a good way)39:00 - A1c and Testosterone discussion32:15 - Get your Fasting insulin checked - Goal = under 5Click here for a simple overview on Seed Oils with all the scienceWanna connect?  Call: 615-257-9905 and leave a voicemail or email podcast@firstfleetinc.com

    Wellness Wednesday: Fueling Your Muscles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 28:58


    Here are some topics discussed: 1 gram of Protein = 4 CaloriesGoal: Eat 1 gram of protein for 1 pound of ideal body weight each dayGreat (and weird) recovery foodsSarcopenia - at age 40 you begin to lose muscleThe older you get, the less you absorb protein so you need to eat moreat 12 min - Shout out to Chris from Lynchburg13:15 - Recommendations (from non-health professionals)Fill up on protein - beware of restaurant bread basketsLet's build our muscles80% of Americans have Metabolic Disfunction = that's badInsulin Resistance Causes Your Muscles to Waste Away - https://academic.oup.com/endo/article/147/9/4160/2528321  Focus on protein because muscle mass is essential to your metabolism and insulin resistance

    Wellness Wednesday: Introducing the "Macros"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 23:34


    Join Mark and Elizabeth as they kick off a new Wellness Wednesday series!

    Talks with Trainers: Dallas Edition - Expect the Unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 32:48


    Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews 2 Driver Trainers: Brandon Burns and Jeremy Schroppel

    Wellness Wednesday 16: Financial Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 44:28


    Join Mark and Eliz as they discuss being financially wise in this tough economic time. Favorite Driver Trainer Quote: A plan without action is wasted thought, but action without a plan is wasted time.

    Talks with Trainers: Charlotte Wellness Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 13:33


    Listen in as James Mcintosh and Roger Poulin talk health and wellness with finances as well as physical health.

    Talks with Trainers - Charlotte Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 22:59


    Favorite Quote from Ron - "A plan without action is wasted thought, but action without a plan is wasted time"

    Wellness Wednesday 14: Bits and Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 12:55


    Join Mark and Elizabeth as they discuss a bunch of their best wellness tips.

    Wellness Wednesday 13: Be a Goldfish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 31:59


    Call us today and tell us what you are most grateful for: 615-257-9905 and leave a short audio message. You can also email a message or send a video to us at podcast@firstfleetinc.com.

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