21 episodes
Driver Stories LGT Transport
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- Economía y empresa
Life on the road. Ever wondered what it’s like? Driver Stories takes a deep dive into the world of truck drivers and their exploration across North America. Each episode, real truck drivers from around the country will share their life story and experience in trucking with LGT Transport’s Owner, Pam Spaccarotella. Join us and help celebrate the lives of America’s greatest drivers.
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The Role of a Driver Trainer with Bernard Wells
Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Bernard Wells, a driver trainer with 37 years of experience in the industry. In this episode, Pam sits down with Bernard to learn more about his background in the industry, advice for new truck drivers, and discuss what being a driver trainer entails.
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Early Days of LGT with Harold McKinney and Scot Barney
Welcome to the 20th episode of Driver Stories! In this episode, Pam speaks with two special guests, Harold McKinney and Scot Barney. Harold recruited Scot ten years ago, and today they are here to talk about the early days of LGT and reminisce on some of their favorite memories from the road.
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Back to our Roots with Debbie Stengel
Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Debbie Stengel, one of LGT's first employees. In this episode, Pam and Debbie talk about LGT's humble beginnings, Debbie's weekly "love letters," and some of the challenges with billing.
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Training Drivers to Haul Hazardous Materials with Steve Myers and Donnie Stevens
Today we bring to you the 17th episode of Driver Stories! Two veterans of the cryogenic and transportation industry join Pam and talk on a wide range of topics including the dangers of using a cellphone while driving, the hardest part of training to haul CO2, understanding pressure, the importance of signage and paperwork, the most difficult aspects of hauling cryogenics/nitrogen, pony motor troubles, and of course advice for beginning drivers. Tune in to hear from some of the industry's most experienced drivers.
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Team Truck Driving and Winter Weather with Scott and Michele Sedach
Welcome to the 16th episode of Driver Stories! We have another exciting one as we talk the pros and cons of Team Driving and the ins and outs of being on the road during Winter weather with Scott and Michele Sedach. We'll touch on chains, black ice, and share some helpful tips for keeping the Pony Motor running in the cold. But that's not all, we'll also chat about famous mountain passes, the cryogenic industry, what's it's like to be a woman in trucking, and why it's incredibly important to help one another while on the job. Please enjoy Scott and Michele Sedach!
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Technology in Trucking with Melvin Vogt
Welcome to the 15th episode of Driver Stories! This is an exciting one as Pam and Melvin talk the pros and cons of Technology in trucking and how it relates to safety. Today we get the perspective from a driver, Melvin Vogt, as to what he thinks of trucking's current technology and where he thinks it will go.