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The Next Mile Podcast, in collaboration with the Minnesota Trucking Association, presents a special series examining the trucking industry’s efforts in the fight against human trafficking. In Part 1, we talk with Minnesota Trucking Association President John Hausladen. We get an overview of the efforts to combat human trafficking in Minnesota, including MTA’s role as a host and part of a coalition for the Briefing on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. MTA member carriers from across the state participated in the coalition event, which highlighted the heart-wrenching issues related to human trafficking and, once again, underscored the importance of situational awareness and the value of training.

In the first of our two-part conversation with Superintendent Drew Evans of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, we talk about the important role that professional drivers and owner-operators can hold as the eyes and the ears of the road. Supt. Evans discusses situational awareness and the value of saying something when you see something.

In the second of our two-part discussion with Superintendent Drew Evans of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, we talk about the role that professional drivers and owner-operators can play as every-day heroes in just passing information with phone to call if you believe a human trafficking situation is taking place.

In the first of a two-part conversation with Esther Goetch, who is the Coalition Build Specialist for Trucker’s Against Trafficking, we learn about how becoming certified through the training TAT offers can help in the efforts to save people who have fallen victim to human trafficking. Esther also shares an example of a TAT-trained professional driver who saved a young woman from a trafficking situation by calling the TAT National Hotline.

In the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Esther Goetch, who is the Coalition Build Specialist for Trucker’s Against Trafficking, we open the segment by discussing the achievement by Minnesota Trucking Association member Dart of reaching the milestone of having 500 company drivers and owner-operators becoming certified as trained by the Truckers Against Trafficking organization. Esther also shares information related to TAT’s National Hotline and how to get involved with TAT.

In this edition of Next Mile Podcast, we catch up with Robert and Christy Burton, who are owner-operators with V3 Transportation. The Burtons catch us up what's happened since Robert won the Expediter of the Year last summer. They also share the story of how they got started with V3 Transportation.

V3 Transportation Contractors Jason and Misty Cullum share their story of how they got involved in expedited trucking and found a home with V3 Transportation.

In this segment, Scott recalls his final visit to Gregg Allman's house prior to the music legend's passing. Scott also discusses the importance of taking care of great music for future generations. The podcast was recorded at the Allman Brothers Big House Museum in Macon, Ga.

In this edition of the Endless Road Podcast, Scott discusses the recording of the final song on Gregg Allman's highly-acclaimed album Southern Blood. Scott takes listeners inside the recording session for Song For Adam. The podcast was recorded at the Allman Brothers Big House Museum in Macon, Ga.

Recorded at the Allman Brothers Big House Museum in Macon, Scott Sharrard takes us inside the writing process behind My Only True Friend, the lead single on Gregg Allman's final studio album, Southern Blood.

In the debut edition of the Endless Road Podcast, Scott Sharrard, the musical director and lead guitarist for the Gregg Allman Band, talks about Gregg's final studio album, Southern Blood. Scott also discusses how he's dedicated 2017 to celebrating the legacy of his friend and mentor's life following Gregg's passing in May. The podcast was recorded in Macon at the Allman Brothers Big House Museum.

In this edition of the Next Mile Podcast, Ellen Voie, the Founder, President and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association, talks about how she was asked by the White House to make a trip to Vietnam. This September, Ellen will be a part of an Asia-Pacific Conference where she will be sharing her knowledge in the effort to open opportunities for women in trucking in Asian countries like Vietnam.

In part one of our special ELD preparation series, we look at the onsite e-log information sessions being offered by Dart, ATBS Business Services and Drivers Legal Plan as a public service to the trucking industry. Russ Moore, a vice president with Dart, will be our guest. As you’ll hear, Dart has made a seamless transition to E-logs with all its company drivers and owner-operators. Russ gives an overview of the Lunch & Learn seminar. Also, he offers his perspective on how the switch compares to other changes he’s seen in his 35-year career.

In part two of our special ELD preparation series, David Cullen, Executive Editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, joins the podcast series. Listen to find out why this industry insider believes there’s a little doubt the December 18 deadline is here to stay.

In part three of our special ELD preparation series, Jim and Brad Klepper, trucking industry veterans with more than 25 years of experience in leading Drivers Legal Plan, take a look at the serious issues non-compliance with the ELD mandate could present drivers and carriers. In addition, Jim and Brad offer practical suggestions for lessening potential fines if your switch to E-logs is running behind.

In part four of our special ELD preparation series, Richard DeForest of ATBS Business Services reminds listeners that ELDs are not new. As Richard discusses in this segment, E-logs have been in the trucking industry for years. He describes how E-logging has become a tool that can help owner-operators be more profitable. One of the examples Richard notes is the hours of paperwork that can be eliminated by an electronic logging system.

In this edition of the Next Mile Podcast, we share the story of Robert Burton, an Owner-Operator with V3 Transportation who was named the 2017 Expediter of the Year during the Expedite Expo. Robert discusses why he donated the cash prize that accompanied the award to St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. V3 Transportation COO Paul Ratcliff talks about V3's decision to match Robert's donation to the St. Christopher's Fund.

In the final segment of the TTA Podcast Call On Washington Series, we talk with Titan Transfer founder Tommy Hodges, who has been making the annual TTA trip to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill since the mid 2000s. As a past Chairman of the American Trucking Associations, Tommy discusses the importance of getting involved and making your voice heard on key issues to the industry.

In this segment from the TTA Podcast Call On Washington Series, we meet Robert Crabtree, who is a member of the Tennessee Trucking Association Road Team and a driver with Averitt Express. Robert talks about the importance of sharing his four decades of experience in the industry and 3 million safe miles driven with legislators on Capitol Hill.

In this TTA Podcast segment, we get some perspective from Senator Bob Corker's office on value of the face-to-face meetings taking place during the Call on Washington. Todd Womack, the Chief of Staff to Senator Corker, joins the podcast to share his observations about the opportunities for the Senator's staff to meet with groups like the TTA.

In this segment on the Tennessee Trucking Association Podcast, we visit with Dave Manning, the President of TCW who was one of part of the delegation during the TTA's Call on Washington. 2017 will be a big year for Dave, who is scheduled to become the next Chairman of the American Trucking Associations in October

In our opening segment on the Tennessee Trucking Association Podcast, TTA President & CEO Dave Huneryager provides an overview of the organization's 2017 Call on Washington trip.

We open our interview series with Scott talking a number of the many highlights from what has been a memorable year. 2016 began with Scott playing Duane Allman's Gold Top guitar during a concert series with the Gregg Allman Band in Macon. It is ending with Scott using the Gold Top during his recording sessions in FAME Studios.

In Part 2 of our interview series, Scott talks about the state of the music business and making albums. We also discussed the decision Scott and his management team made to use the crowd-funding platform Pledge Music to finance the recording of his new album at FAME Studios.

In Part 3 of the series, Scott discusses his collaboration with the String Cheese Incident at the Peach Festival this summer that served as a musical get-well card for Gregg. We also talked about Scott’s participation at Mercer University’s commencement ceremonies this Spring in Macon when Gregg was presented with an honorary doctorate.

In the fourth and final segment of the series, Scott discusses how playing with some of legends of Muscle Shoals and Memphis will be influencing the recording process on his new album as well as other topics.

MissingWordSolutions.com Principal Greg Thompson shares an interview with Galadrielle Allman, who is the daughter of Duane Allman. Galadrielle discusses her book on her father and box set compilation of his music.