SCF Highway To Hope

In this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, we will be taking a look back at the connections made and the success achieved by the SCF Team during the 2025 edition of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which took place at the end of March. Elisabeth Barna returns to the podcast to share the […] The post SCF Team Looks Back At The Fun And Success Of MATS 2025 Trip appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the SCF Highway To Hope, you'll get a preview of what the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has planned for this year's Mid-America Trucking Show, which is happening in Louisville March 27-29. Once again this year, SCF will be holding a silent auction fund-raising event on the opening night of MATS. […] The post SCF Gears Up For Silent Auction Fund Raiser At MATS appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this edition of the podcast, our guest is Norita Taylor, the new President of the Board of Directors for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. As you will hear, Norita is well-respected throughout the trucking industry for her work as the Director of Public Relations for the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association, OOIDA. Through this […] The post Getting Know OOIDA PR Director And New SCF Board President Norita Taylor appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For the episode that opens 2025 and our sixth podcast season, we will get an update from Lindsey Bryan, who is the Health and Wellness Manager for SCF. As you will hear, Lindsey will be discussing several of the health and wellness programs developed by SCF, including Healthy Habits for the Long Haul, Rigs Without […] The post Get Healthier In 2025: Detailing SCF's Health And Wellness Programs appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the SCF Highway to Hope, David King from Home20Health.com returns to the podcast to continue a discussion on Health Coverage and Healthcare options that professional drivers can utilize. SCF Director of Philanthropy is your host and she talks to David about a variety of health coverage options that can address the […] The post Managing Health Coverage And Healthcare Options In Today's World appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the SCF Highway to Hope podcast, we welcome trucking industry veteran David King from Home20Health.com for the first part of a two-part series. As you'll hear, David is an expert on health coverage options available for independent contractors and small fleet operators. SCF Director of Philanthropy Shannon Currier is your host […] The post Navigating Health Insurance Options for Professional Drivers appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Recorded on Thursday of the official National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, SCF Board Member Mark Singleton reminds everyone that our appreciation for the mile-by-mile work done by America' professional drivers should not be limited to one week in September. Mark, who is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rudolph Foods Company, joins this […] The post For SCF Board Member Mark Singleton, Driver Appreciation Is Not Limited To One Week On The Calendar appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the podcast, we are dedicating some time to learn about Occupational Accident Insurance and how this coverage provides another important safety net for professional drivers. For our discussion, we will be welcoming Andrew Deutsch, Senior Product & Strategy Director at Intact Insurance Accident & Health. “Occ-Acc,” as it is commonly referred […] The post Exploring Occupational Accident Insurance & How This Coverage Helps 1099 Independent Contract Drivers appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

How important is it for a professional driver to get at least six hours of sleep during your 10-hour break period? Dean Croke knows the answer to this question and a host of others related to the value of quality sleep for the men and women behind the wheel. Dean has enjoyed a wide-ranging and […] The post Good Sleep Matters: DAT's Dean Croke Discusses Important Role of Proper Rest appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Our guest for this edition of the podcast is Jacob Findlay, who is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Fullbay. For those who may not be familiar with the company, Fullbay is a heavy-duty repair shop management platform that enables shops to receive repair requests, invoice customers and everything in between. With Fullbay, owners and […] The post Getting To Know Jacob Findlay, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Fullbay appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the podcast, you'll hear the personal story of Shaun Lezer, a professional driver who knew he needed to make some changes with his diet on the road. After hearing some details about SCF”s Healthy Habits program, Shaun was able to connect with SCF Health & Wellness Manager Lindsey Bryan. As you'll […] The post SCF Healthy Habits Program Making A True Difference For Professional Drivers appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the podcast, we highlight the inspirational story of Kari Rihm, the President and CEO of Rihm Family Companies. Following her husband's death shortly after he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2010, Kari answered the call to lead the company that had been started by the Rihm family in 1932. […] The post Our Chat With Kari Rihm, An Inspirational Business Leader Who Gives Back To Her Industry & Community appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In our final segment on our three-part series covering the value of short-term disability coverage for professional drivers, Mark Ballard returns to the podcast to discuss how accident coverage can be beneficial when it comes to on-the-job injuries. Mark is the the Program Director with Trucker's Healthcare, and he is an expert in the field […] The post Examining Accident Coverage as Part of a Short-Term Disability Plan appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For the second episode in our three-part series on the value of short-term disability insurance for professional drivers, SCF's Highway To Hope will feature the expert perspective of Mark Ballard. As the Program Director with Trucker's Healthcare, Mark holds a depth of knowledge on short-term disability insurance and how this type of coverage can provide […] The post Hear Expert Perspective On Obtaining Short-Term Disability Insurance appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In the first episode of our three-part series examining the importance of securing short-term disability coverage as a professional driver, we will meet Kyle, who became a SCF beneficiary after a medical emergency took him off the road for an extended period of time. Kyle shares his story with SCF Highway To Hope Podcast host […] The post Short-Term Disability Coverage Is Vital For Professional Drivers appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In the final episode of our six-part series discussing how to improve your financial health, we explore having the right insurance coverages in place and the other considerations that factor into establishing the foundational pillars of how you want to build your financial house. While there are some constants in everyone's planning, the way people […] The post What Should Be The Pillars of Your Financial House? appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

During the fifth installment of our six-part series focusing on financial health, the SCF Highway To Hope highlights the importance and value of securing life insurance coverage. Podcast host Shannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy for SCF, talks once again to New York Life agent Sarah Collen. As you'll hear through this episode of the […] The post Highlighting Importance of Life Insurance appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For the fourth episode in our six-part series on financial health, we focus our attention on taking the necessary steps to establish a financial protection layer with insurance. New York Life agent Sarah Collen will discuss a variety of insurance coverages with SCF Director of Philanthropy Shannon Currier, who is your host for the SCF […] The post Establishing Your Financial Protection Layer With Insurance appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In the third episode of our six-part series looking at ways to improve our overall financial health, the SCF Highway To Hope will place a focus on the construction of your Financial House. New York Life agent Sarah Collen introduces listeners to the concept of the financial house, including the key elements that are needed […] The post Building A Strong Financial House appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

With the second episode in our six-part series exploring the importance of your financial health, we place the focus on understanding the value of financial planning. Podcast host Shannon Currier, the Director of Philanthropy for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, talks with New York Life agent Sarah Collen. In this segment, Shannon and Sarah […] The post Understanding The Value Of Financial Planning appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

With the first episode in a six-part series, the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast begins to take a detailed look at the concept of Financial Health. Podcast host Shannon Currier, who serves as the Director of Philanthropy for SCF, is joined on the series by Sarah Collen, who is an agent of New York Life. […] The post Checking Up On Your Financial Health appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

The final edition of our Artist Interview Series ahead of the Highway To Hope Benefit Concert taking place on Saturday, April 22, will feature Part 2 of our conversation with Lindsay Lawler, who will be one of the featured artists for the SCF benefit show at Cotton Eyed Joe's in Knoxville, Tenn. During this portion […] The post Benefit Concert Series 2023: Interview With Lindsay Lawler, Part 2 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

he Highway To Hope Benefit Concert is happening on Saturday, April 22 at Cotton Eyed Joe's in Knoxville, Tenn. As part of our final countdown to the show, our concert artist podcast series presents Part 1 of our interview with Lindsay Lawler, who will be one of the featured performers at the show. In Part […] The post Benefit Concert Series 2023: Interview With Lindsay Lawler, Part 1 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In Part 2 of our conversation with rising country artist Levi Hummon ahead of the April 22 Highway To Hope Benefit Concert, we spend some time exploring Levi's songwriting influences. As we shared in Part 1, Levi is the son of Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon. In Part 2, Levi talks about the impactful community work […] The post Benefit Concert Series 2023: Interview With Levi Hummon, Part 2 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

The Highway To Hope Benefit Concert is just around the corner and we have the first of four special artist series podcast episodes that we will be sharing with you. To kick things off, we have the first segment of a two-part interview with Levi Hummon, a rising country music artist who will be headlining […] The post Benefit Concert Series 2023: Interview With Levi Hummon, Part 1 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

We're opening the 2023 season of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast by highlighting a new program being sponsored by Driver Solutions that is designed to get professional drivers to take the first steps toward better fitness. Sydney Cox, the Digital Marketing Coordinator for Driver Solutions, joins us for this episode to discuss The Truck […] The post New Program Sponsored By Driver Solutions Promotes Better Health Through Walking appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For this edition of the SCF Highway to Hope Podcast, we will be focusing on our Rigs Without Cigs program as we mark Great American Smoke Out Day for 2022. Smoking is the leading cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Did you know that 16 million people in America have been diagnosed with COPD […] The post Putting The Smokes Out With SCF's Rigs Without Cigs Program appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

During this special episode of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, you'll meet Tom Frain, who earned the prestigious honor of being named the 2021 – 2022 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion by the National Tank Truck Carriers. Tom will be looking back at his career in trucking and what it […] The post NTTC Honors Driver of the Year Grand Champion Tom Frain With $2,500 Donation To SCF appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the podcast, we'll be meeting Hunter Wilson and Gabriel Massey, the entrepreneurs behind the launch of the Big Rig Coffee Company. The stated mission of the company is to provide the best quality coffee, apparel and service to the truck drivers of America. The Highway To Hope Podcast is highlighting the […] The post Big Rig Coffee Launches & Announces Support For SCF appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this special episode of our podcast series, the Highway To Hope celebrates a true milestone for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. As you will hear, we have gathered the non-profit organization's trio of founders – Dr. John McElligott, Dave Nemo and Michael Burns – to mark a momentous achievement for SCF. The founders […] The post SCF Founders Celebrate $4 Million Milestone appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

The SCF Highway To Hope Podcast kicks off our third season as we enter the final countdown prior to the return of the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 24-26. Highway To Hope Podcast host Shannon Currier, who is also the Director of Philanthropy and Development for SCF, previews the plans and activities that SCF has […] The post SCF's MATS 2022 Preview: Looking Forward To Seeing Everyone Again appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this episode of the Highway To Hope, you'll hear an in-depth update on SCF's Driving Down Diabetes program. SCF Health & Wellness Manager Julie Dillon shares how this effort to address and prevent diabetes among professional drivers has grown and taken shape with a supportive community of participants. During this episode, you'll also hear […] The post Update On SCF's Driving Down Diabetes Program appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For the conclusion of our three-part series examining health insurance and healthcare options that are available to our trucking audience, the SCF Highway to Hope Podcast talks with Tammy Wright, the Director of Trucking for USHealth1. During this segment, you'll hear Tammy discuss the importance of securing health insurance as well as the work that […] The post Making Healthcare And Insurance More Accessible for Professional Drivers appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In Part 2 of our three-part series examining health insurance and healthcare options that are available to our trucking audience, the SCF Highway to Hope Podcast talks with Donn Beam, the President and CEO of Everywhere.care. We discuss the rise in popularity of telemedicine and how the services of Everywhere.care are being utilized. SCF Director […] The post Highlighting The Benefits of Telemedicine appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

With this episode, the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast begins a three-part series examining health insurance and healthcare options that are available to our trucking audience. In Part One of this series, SCF Director of Philanthropy & Development Shannon Currier welcomes Allison McKay, Life & Health Benefits Agent from the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA) […] The post Examining Health Insurance & Healthcare Options appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Country Music superstar Wynonna Judd, who is the headliner for the Highway To Hope Benefit Concert, caps off our special series of podcasts featuring the artists performing during the live virtual event on May 16th. The SCF Podcast interview, which was led by podcast host and SCF Director of Philanthropy and Development Shannon Currier, was […] The post Benefit Series, Part 5: SCF's Chat With Country Music Superstar Wynonna Judd appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

John Schneider joins us for an extended conversation during this episode of the podcast. As we get ready for John's performance as part of the May 16th Highway To Hope virtual concert benefiting the work of SCF, we talked with John about his career in the entertainment industry that now spans more than 40 years. […] The post Benefit Series, Part 4: SCF's Chat With Multitalented John Schneider appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Billy Dean is our featured guest in this episode of our special series highlighting the artists performing at the May 16th Highway To Hope virtual concert benefitting the work of SCF. During our interview, you'll hear Billy share his amazing journey from what began as being a part of an area talent search competition to […] The post Benefit Series, Part 3: SCF's Chat With Country Music Legend Billy Dean appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

As we continue our special series previewing the artists who will be performing during SCF's Highway To Hope Virtual Concert on May 16th, our podcast catches up with Lindsay Lawler, the Red River Girl. During our interview with Lindsay, you will learn how she found her way to Nashville after starting her career in California. […] The post Benefit Series, Part 2: SCF's Chat Country Star & Trucking Friend Lindsay Lawler appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Rising County Music Star Heath Sanders is our featured guest on the podcast as we begin a series highlighting SCF's Highway To Hope Virtual Concert on May 16th. An artist who has drawn heavily from his blue-collar roots as a natural gas worker in the fields in Arkansas, Heath talks to us about how he […] The post Benefit Series, Part 1: SCF's Q&A With Rising Country Music Star Heath Sanders appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

SCF is dedicating this edition of the podcast to provide you with a trucking perspective on what's happening with COVID-19 and the effort to get the country vaccinated. In our feature interview, you'll hear from SCF Executive Director Donna Kennedy as well as Dr. John McElligott, the Medical Director and the owner of Occupational Health […] The post COVID-19 Update & SCF's Efforts to Get Drivers Vaccinated appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

The SCF Highway to Hope Podcast returns for a second season. SCF Director of Philanthropy & Development Shannon Currier is back as the host of the Highway To Hope. In our opening episode of Season 2, we look back at SCF's fund-raising success in 2020 as the organization surpassed $1 million in donations. We also […] The post SCF Launches Driving Down Diabetes Program appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this edition of the Highway To Hope Podcast, we will feature the touching story of owner-operator Howard Salmon, who has been a long-time supporter of SCF going back to the organization's earliest days. In January of 2020, Howard and his family encountered their own time of need when a trip to the doctor for […] The post Owner-Operator Howard Salmon Honors His Son In Giving Back To SCF appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

This edition of the podcast will feature our interview with Patty DelMonico, the Senior Manager of Commercial Marketing for TravelCenters of America. Patty will be discussing a new fundraising campaign that Travel Centers of America has launched to further support the mission of SCF. In addition, Patty, who is also a member of the SCF […] The post Details On TravelCenters of America's New Program To Deliver Support For SCF appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this edition of the Highway To Hope, you'll hear our feature interview with Jerry Seaman, who was honored by Travel Centers of America as a Citizen Driver of the Year for 2020. Jerry tells us how he began his driving career at 12 years old on a farm in South Dakota. You'll also find […] The post 2020 Citizen Driver Jerry Seaman Discusses His Driving Career & Why He Supports SCF appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

This edition of the Highway To Hope will give us the opportunity to share more details and get an even greater perspective on SCF's Driven To Be Healthy, Going The Distance Challenge. The new Health & Wellness from SCF initiative begins on July 27th, and it has been designed with a keen understanding of the […] The post Meet The Driver Ambassadors For SCF's Driven To Be Healthy, Going The Distance Challenge appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

In this Health & Wellness edition of the podcast, the Highway To Hope details SCF's Going The Distance Challenge. SCF Wellness Manager Julie Dillon highlights this new program. Joining Julie as guests on this edition of the podcast are Hope Zvara, the co-founder of Mother Trucker Yoga and Kim McDonnell, the Senior Marketing Content and […] The post Detailing SCF's Going The Distance Program appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

With this edition of the podcast, we will continue to look at the impact that COVID-19 is making on the trucking industry, and how SCF is responding to these new challenging times. In addition to meeting two new corporate sponsors joining SCF, our feature interview will highlight how those sponsorship and donor dollars are making […] The post SCF Helps Driving Team After They Came Down With COVID-19 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

SCF President Joyce Brenny will be our featured guest on this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope podcast. Joyce is the owner and CEO of Brenny Transportation and Brenny Specialized. You'll hear Joyce's inspiring story, as she shares how she began her career in trucking at age 18 ultimately becoming a trailblazer within the […] The post The Inspiring Story of New SCF President Joyce Brenny appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

The Highway To Hope Podcast returns with the first of three episodes that will be released in June of 2022. Old World Industries CEO & President Charles Culverhouse is our featured guest on this edition of the podcast. OWI produces BlueDef Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Peak Coolants, and Charles joins SCF Director of Philanthropy and […] The post Saluting Drivers & Answering The Call During COVID-19 appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

Do you have a financial plan in place? Are you ready for those “rainy days,” and the unexpected circumstances that can cost you extra money? This episode of SCF's Highway To Hope Podcast is dedicated to understanding the value of good financial planning and what it can mean for professional drivers. SCF Director of Philanthropy […] The post A Look At The Value of Financial Planning appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.