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CRST Presents: Along For The Ride

  • Episode 16 - Expedited Solutions Driver Mentor, Tyler Jungwirth

    4 MAR 2022 · CRST Expedited Solutions Driver Mentor Tyler Jungwirth goes "Along For The Ride." Tyler talks about his path and why he chose CRST. Tyler offers advice to Drivers that are new to the industry and why a truck stop in Texas is the best place to get a meal. Also on the show, Driver Mentor Coordinator Monica Hilgenberg shares her passion for the Driver Mentor Program. Monica offers some advice for females that want to get into the trucking industry.
    26m 7s
  • Episode 15 - CRST President & CEO, Hugh Ekberg

    8 FEB 2022 · The President & CEO of CRST, Hugh Ekberg goes Along For The Ride! Hugh talks about his first management roles, including a soap factory in Boston. He shares his thoughts on what leadership is and three things that are common in all businesses. Hugh provides his thoughts on how CRST did in 2021 and the direction for 2022. On the lighter side, he talks about his favorite football team, his road trip playlist and the best place to get a meal. Also on the show, VP-Driver Safety & Success, Perry Moser returns to speak about the evolution in Safety with One CRST.
    40m 26s
  • Episode 14 - President of CRST Flatbed Solutions & CRST Integrated Solutions, Chris DeSchaine

    28 JAN 2022 · Chris DeSchaine, President of CRST Flatbed Solutions and CRST Integrated Solutions goes Along For The Ride! Chris discusses the differences in running flatbed versus dry van and the new training program at CRST Flatbed Solutions. Later in the show, Chris talks about CRST Integrated Solutions. This detailed discussion is about helping contractors and agents build their business.
    37m 40s
  • Episode 13 - Clister & Michael Terry

    11 JAN 2022 · We start 2022 with a team that has been with CRST for quite a few years. Driver Services Manager, Clister Terry talks about starting her career, working with Michael as a team driver and what the oddest thing she saw brought to the Training Center. NADTA Driving Instructor, Michael Terry shares what he teaches students, how to function in a team driving environment and how a good relationship between a Driver and Driver Manager is so important. Also on the show, Director - Driver Learning & Success, Dennis Harrington. Dennis gives the finer points about GoldMine and how this platform will help new & experienced CRST Driving Partners.
    36m 28s
  • Episode 12 - The Road Already Traveled

    30 DEC 2021 · This episode is a compilation of our guests we have had on the show in 2021. We recount stories from million-mile drivers, Driver Mentors, members of the CRST Executive Team and even John & Dyan Smith!
    21m 6s
  • Episode 11 - Dedicated Solutions Driver Mentor, Asian Gainwell

    3 DEC 2021 · This episode centers around CRST Driver Mentors. First, Manager Of The Driver Mentor Program, Amanda Scherbring joins us. Amanda talks about her career path with CRST and a change within the Driver Mentor Program. Later in the show, Dedicated Solutions Driver Mentor, Asian Gainwell talks about growing up in Mississippi and how he handles challenges on the road.
    28m 5s
  • Episode 10 - CRST Owners, John Smith & Dyan Smith

    16 NOV 2021 · John & Dyan Smith join us for our tenth episode. John is CRST's Chairman of The Board. Dyan serves on the Board Of Directors. John & Dyan share stories about the company founders, Herald & Miriam Smith. John recounts how his grandfather owned a trucking company back in the 1930's and how his father started CRST. Dyan discusses Smith Family Christmases and how their children became the 3rd generation of the Smith Family involved with CRST. Also on the show, Director Of Safety, Terry Pump talks about the CRST Winter Safe Driving Campaign and the options that Driving Partners have to operate safely during the winter months.
    46m 2s
  • Episode 9 - David Vavra & Vonkendrick White, Dedicated East Solutions

    2 NOV 2021 · CRST Dedicated East Solutions is highlighted in this episode. First, Dedicated East Safety Trainer, David Vavra joins us. David talks about training horses for the racetrack and what brought him to CRST. David offers some advice for new Driver Mentors and Students about fatigue. Second, new Dedicated East Driver Mentor, Vonkendrick White joins the show. Von has a unique way of looking at his advancement in the truck driving industry. He sees it as "leveling up."
    38m 32s
  • Episode 8 - Senior Driver Mentor, "Big Country" Melvin Hamlin

    19 OCT 2021 · CRST Expedited Solutions Senior Driver Mentor, "Big Country" Melvin Hamlin joins the show. Melvin talks about his early memories of being in a truck with his grandfather. He offers some advice to those looking at becoming a truck driver. Melvin also shares his thoughts on Memphis-style BBQ and taking on "The Big Texan" in Amarillo. Also on the show, Robert Blevins returns to share some information on why you shouldn't veer for deer.
    38m 31s
  • Episode 7 - President of CRST Expedited Solutions, Chad Brueck

    5 OCT 2021 · CRST President of Expedited Solutions, Chad Brueck goes Along For The Ride. We have a candid conversation with Chad about his 19-year career. Chad talks about what he learned from three multi-million mile drivers that were working with him when he started. All three of those drivers are still with CRST today. Chad discusses ways that CRST is addressing an industry-wide shortage of drivers and the changes taking place at CRST Expedited Solutions. Also on the show, CRST Detention Coordinator, Ken Terukina, speaks about Driver Detention. Ken offers some key pieces of advice on what to do if a driver is detained at a customer.
    44m 43s

Along For The Ride is a candid conversation with CRST Driving Partners, CRST Management and CRST Support Staff. It is the story of the individual and their journey with CRST,...

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Along For The Ride is a candid conversation with CRST Driving Partners, CRST Management and CRST Support Staff. It is the story of the individual and their journey with CRST, The Transportation Solution.
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