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Trucking Song - Johnny Cash - I've been Everywhere YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov4epAJRPMw&list=PLb8pt07YWu2KhN7MPQNGyj-21qveU5l85&index=7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ive-been-everywhere-live/275621124?i=275621291 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZZ2zeU4PpDz75fGRgiqbn?si=a702ad966f9c4718 Stevens Roundtable: Matt Witt Explains How to Maximize Your Revenue and Profitability as an Independent Contracted Driver for Stevens Transport Stevens Transport's Matt Witt, an esteemed independent contractor DMOL, to delve deep into the intricacies of managing a successful career in trucking. Host Tim Cicciarelli, aka Trucker Tim, engages Matt in a conversation that not only sheds light on the roles and responsibilities of an independent contractor but also the critical aspects that can make or break a trucking business. Matt Witt brings to the table a wealth of information about the trucking industry and running an independent contracting business. He elucidates the vital KPIs that contractors should closely monitor including revenue, mileage, fuel efficiency, and operating expenses. Witt stresses the importance of being meticulously aware of one's business metrics to ensure profitability and success. The discussion also touches upon the support network provided by Stevens Transport, which includes educational resources and a safety net integral for drivers transitioning into business owners. Matt emphasizes the 'worry-free lease' offered by Stevens, highlighting it as an exceptional benefit unique to their program. This episode is a trove of knowledge for those considering a leap into entrepreneurship within the trucking industry. Key Takeaways: Independent contractors in the trucking industry must vigilantly manage key performance indicators like revenue, mileage, and fuel efficiency to ensure profitability. Stevens Transport offers extensive support for new contractors, including business advisors and accessible analysis tools, to facilitate effective business management. The 'worry-free lease' program at Stevens Transport distinguishes itself by requiring no credit checks, down payments, or deposits, enabling a smooth transition into business ownership for drivers. Independent contractors at Stevens Transport can negotiate their freight, offering them the freedom and flexibility to manage their routes and maximize earnings. Matt Witt and his team are dedicated to assisting drivers in their quest to become successful business owners, offering a blend of education, support, and entrepreneurial freedom. Matt Witt- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwitttx/ Driver Spotlight: Driving Towards Entrepreneurship: Lewis Greeno's Transition to Business Owner Join host Tim Cicciarelli as he shines the spotlight on Lewis Greeno, an independent contract driver for Stevens Transport. Lewis shares his positive experience driving for Stevens, praising their safety and training programs. Despite being initially nervous, Lewis followed his trainer's guidance and built strong friendships with fellow drivers. As an independent contractor, Lewis appreciates the support and resources provided by Stevens to help him run his own business. Tune in to hear Lewis's journey and why he believes Stevens Transport is the right choice for aspiring truck drivers. Paragon Leasing - Meet Kevin Tran: The Rising Star of Paragon Leasing. Nick Forte interviews Kevin Tran, the second runner-up for Employee of the Year at Paragon Leasing. They discuss Kevin's role as an equipment coordinator and his passion for providing the best and safest equipment for drivers. Kevin also shares his love for food and his favorite Korean restaurants. The episode concludes with a fun question about who Kevin would want to be stranded on a deserted island with. Tip of the Steven's Cap: Congratulations to Robert Graham, Jr., Kraft Dedicated Company Driver, for reaching the landmark achievement of one million miles!Robert joins a prestigious group of over 800 elite drivers in the Stevens Transport Million Mile Haul of Fame!Fun fact, Robert was also named Dedicated Driver of the Month in January! Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Become a Driver for Stevens TransportFor questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595 Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/ Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport
Stevens Roundtable: Meet Jessica White: A Top Finalist for the Transition Trucking Award: Jessica White, a military veteran and truck driver for Stevens Transport, has been selected as a top five finalist for the Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award. This prestigious award recognizes veterans who have successfully transitioned into the trucking industry. Jessica's nomination is a testament to her hard work and contributions to the industry. She is excited about the opportunity and hopes to win the grand prize, a brand new Kenworth T680 truck, which would be life-changing for her. Voting for the award begins on November 1 and ends on Veterans Day, November 11. Listeners are encouraged to vote for Jessica every day to help her win the truck. You can vote once a day every day to make your voice heard! (Note: Please use Chrome or Firefox when voting. Internet Explorer will typically not work.) https://www.transitiontrucking.org/vote Bob Perry from www.FitDrivers.com - Supporting Veterans in Trucking: How You Can Make a Difference - Bob Perry joins Trucker Tim to discuss the 22 for 22 push up challenge, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about veteran suicides. Bob highlights the alarming statistic of 22 veteran suicides per day and emphasizes the importance of supporting veterans in the trucking industry. He shares his personal goal of getting 100 people to participate in the challenge and raising $5,000 to donate to veterans organizations. Bob encourages listeners to connect with him on social media and join the cause. Tim Cicciarelli acknowledges Stevens Transport's support for veterans and mentions the link between the company's success with the Transition to Trucking program and their patriotic values. Giving back through life-changing experiences. Suicide awareness and Prevention for Veterans and Hometown Hero's. https://22challenge.org/ Bob Perry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-perry-9766ba18/ Stevens Spotlight: Micah Daniels - Micah Daniels, a DMOL at Stevens Transport, discusses the role of driver managers and the importance of effective communication between drivers and the operations team. He highlights the various issues that drivers may encounter, such as family emergencies or payroll problems, and explains how the DMOLs can help resolve these issues. Micah emphasizes the need for drivers to prioritize their well-being and take care of themselves while on the road. He shares a personal experience of driving in snow and urges drivers to consider the potential risks and costs of prioritizing punctuality over safety. Overall, Micah expresses his gratitude and appreciation for the drivers who play a vital role in keeping the country moving. Micah Daniels LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-daniels-17626ba2/ Trucking Song: Phantom 309 - Red Sovine Trucker Tim introduces a classic, yet haunting trucking tune perfect for halloween! This story song is a true story rather than an urban legend. Phantom 309 became popularized when Red Sovine released the song of the same name in 1967. The song is about a ghost truck driver named 'Big Joe', who picks up a hitchhiker, gives him a dime for some coffee on him, and drops him off at a local diner down the road. Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/phantom-309/203911725?i=203919920 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/2IVpJWwVPGlfSeZ4uXgGb3?si=08ed593079ac4860 Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/
The guys interview Erik van Mechelen from the Minnesota Diplomacy Club & host of the Diplomacy Podcast. Plus lots of around the grounds, drinking & openings for newbies. Intro The guys introduce the show, their drinks and the venue (0 mins 10 secs) Amby talks wine and getting fat (2 mins 50 secs) Interview with Erik van Mechelen from the MN Diplomacy Club and the Diplomacy Podcast Kaner starts introducing this episode's interview with Erik van Mechelen from the Minnesota Diplomacy Club, creates the Diplomacy Podcast and writes books on Diplomacy (4 mins 35 secs) The interview starts with Erik, how he got into the game (6 mins 40 secs) They talk about getting involved in the local Minnesota Diplomacy scene (9 mins) Kaner asks about the migration of the Diplomacy culture from Chicago to Minnesota. Erik talks about scoring systems (14 mins 45 secs) They talk about giving back to the Diplomacy community (17 mins 50 secs) Kaner discusses the dynamics of the game of Diplomacy (19 mins 50 secs) Amby asks about why new players turn up to a face to face game, and how do you retain players (20 mins 30 secs) They discuss getting a player base and creating a tournament (26 mins 45 secs) Kaner discusses his Thai experience getting players involved before asking about the Janus scoring system (27 mins 30 secs) Kaner asks about using the game of Diplomacy in an educational setting (32 mins) Kaner asks about why Erik created his own Diplomacy podcast (35 mins 30 secs) Amby asks about Erik's work writing a Diplomacy book. Erik reflects on Andrew's Goff's writing style in the Italian Renaissance in Diplomacy World. Erik talks about his Diplomacy: Conversations with Barbosa and How to Win at Diplomacy (37 mins 50 secs) Kaner asks if Erik has ever played any Diplomacy variants (42 mins) Kaner asks about favorite country to play (45 mins 40 secs) Amby reflects on planned fun openings that quickly become default openings once negotiations start (46 mins 40 secs) Kaner asks about the logistics of games in Minnesota. Erik talks about his upcoming tournaments (52 mins 10 secs) Amby asks Erik how to get involved in Minnesota and where to listen to Diplomacy Podcast before wrapping it up (54 mins 10 secs) The guys return and give their thoughts on the interview (56 mins 15 secs) Diplomacy chat They talk about going to Melbourne for their upcoming tournament (1 hr 0 mins) Kaner asks about using Meetup to promote the game in Brisbane (1 hr 1 mins 20 secs) They return to post-interview chat (1 hr 3 mins) The guys get their creative juices going about the Europa Renovatio variant (1 hr 6 mins) Amby talks about the Kill Lithuania and also Scotland game dominated by Denmark (1 hr 8 mins) Kaner grabs some more drinks (1 hr 13 mins) Around the grounds Kaner talks about one of his Renovatio Europa games, Silent Europe and Tiemcen's raiding behind Scottish lines. Kaner discusses the nature of aiming for clusters of SCs (1 hr 15 mins) Amby discusses trying to work out what's going on a board he's on and paranoia caused by a single player (1 hr 24 mins) Amby discusses listening to the History of Byzantium podcast and whether the Renovatio Europa map needs to be altered so Constantinople doesn't fall so easily to better reflect reality (1 hr 28 mins 20 secs) Amby talks about his DMOL shirt and hot weather before Kaner talks about a variant idea (1 hr 34 mins 20 secs) Kaner talks about his fog of war Classic game where he killed off Amby (1 hr 37 mins) Amby complains about being defeated in game after game after game, most recently as Ukraine in A Modern Pickle (1 hr 42 mins) He's even getting shafted in the 1812 Overture game on Discord GM'ed by nopunin10did (1 hr 45 mins) Newbie Openings The guys return after ordering drinks and a snack. Amby reflects on an American Gridiron game on TV and how cold it looks (1 hr 54 mins) They kick off the Newbie segment on Openings by starting with playing as England. Kaner makes Amby a generous offer (1 hr 56 mins 15 secs) Next up is a discussion on opening as Turkey (2 hrs 2 mins 50 secs) The guys discuss German openings and the Western Triple (2 hrs 6 mins 15 secs) Italy follows, and they reflect on the Modern Italy strategy discussed by Erik (2 hrs 10 mins) Onto Austrian openings (2 hrs 13 mins 45 secs) France is up next (2 hrs 18 mins 30 secs) Last but not least are Russia's openings (2 hrs 21 mins 15 secs) They try to make sense of the Gridiron game (2 hrs 27 mins 50 secs) They guys start wrapping up the newbie segment and the show (2 hrs 29 mins) Venue: Hotel Carrington, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner - Young Henry's cider and Young Henry's pale ale from Sydney Amby - Saltram's shiraz from the Barossa Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help improve the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.
THE MAGIC IS BACK! One Magical Weekend celebrates 25 years at Walt Disney World in Orlando, June 5-7, 2015, with an all-star lineup of events and talent! Catch me on Sunday, June 7th at EPCOT for E-Tea, a celebration like no other. This incredible venue will feature all the makings of a world famous nightclub with a concert worthy sound system, intelligent lighting and 3-D LED video walls everywhere you look! Plus, fireworks at 9:00pm! Get your tickets today! www.onemagicalweekend.com - - - - - May 2015 Mix | One Magical Weekend Official Promo Podcast 1. Feel the Vibe (Samuele Sartini Club Mix) – Bob Sinclar feat. Dawn Tallman 2. Emotions (All About She Club Mix) – Mariah Carey 3. I Can't Wait (Massivedrum Remix) – DMOL feat. Robin Synth 4. Firestone (Massivedrum Remix) – Kygo feat. Conrad Sewell 5. Shine (Federico Scavo Extended Mix) – Ron Carroll, Sheree Hicks 6. Fascinated (Barry Harris 2k15 Club Mix) – Suzanne Palmer 7. Stupidisco (Chris Montana Remix) – King Richard, Danny Torrence 8. One Last Time (Barry Harris Remix) – Ariana Grande 9. Out Of The Woods (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Anthem Mix) – Taylor Swift 10. Music (Is the Answer) (Original Mix) – Kid Massive, Elliotte Williams N'dure 11. Let It Be Love (Razor N Guido Vocal Remix) – Jessica Sutta feat. Rico Love 12. Jealous (Guéna LG Club Mix) – Nick Jonas 13. Ghost Town (Steven Redant Club Remix) – Adam Lambert 14. Ghosttown (DJ Aron Club Mix) – Madonna 15. Freefallin (Denzal Park 2015 Reshape) – Denzal Park & Zoe Badwi 16. Let the Joy Rise (Sven Kirchhof Festival Mix) – Abigail feat. Toy Armada & DJ GRIND www.djgrind.net | www.facebook.com/djgrindsf | www.twitter.com/djgrind | www.soundcloud.com/djgrindsf
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