Keep Trucking Personal

Keep Trucking Personal
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Welcome to Keep Trucking Personal, where we invite you to explore the heart and soul of our family-driven organization: Kivi Bros. Trucking. Through engaging storytelling, insightful market updates, and vibrant energy, our podcast reflects our culture, values, and achievements.. Whether you’re a team member or industry enthusiast, join us to build connections, foster growth, and inspire excellence. Discover why we’re more than just a company - we’re a community, a catalyst for positive change, and a home for those aspiring to be part of something extraordinary. The pre-trip is complete and engines ready, we're set to hit the road on the Keep Trucking Personal podcast. Let's go!

  1. Reload Repeat Series Part 2: Episode 16: In the Hot Seat: Kaitlyn Kivi Interviews Tyler Kivi

    5D AGO

    Reload Repeat Series Part 2: Episode 16: In the Hot Seat: Kaitlyn Kivi Interviews Tyler Kivi

    This week is the second episode in our four-part Reload Repeat Series. Over the next few weeks, we’re pressing pause on new releases and replaying some of our most impactful conversations... episodes that still matter and still apply just as much today as they did when they first aired. While these episodes run, we’re taking time behind the scenes to redefine our intro and outro, sharpen our direction, and continue building content that keeps this podcast relevant and worthy of your time. This isn’t a pause. It’s a reload! Today we’re replaying 'Episode 16: In the Hot Seat: Kaitlyn Kivi Interviews Tyler Kivi' that originally aired in July of 2024: In this special episode, we have Kaitlyn Kivi, Tyler's wife, joining us as the guest host. Kaitlyn puts Tyler in the hot seat, interviewing him about his experiences, insights, and reflections on life at Kivi Bros. Trucking. Kaitlyn delves into Tyler's journey with the company, exploring the challenges and triumphs he has encountered along the way. The discussion touches on the significance of face-to-face interactions in the trucking industry, especially during the busy summer months. Tyler shares his thoughts on the common frustrations with construction zones and the critical issue of speeding, offering statistics and personal experiences to highlight the importance of safety. He emphasizes the measures Kivi Bros. Trucking is taking to ensure driver safety, including advanced coaching tools like Motive, and the broader implications of safety in everyday life. Tyler and Kaitlyn reflect on the value of being prepared, the role of patience, and the impact of living in the moment. They share personal anecdotes about setting good examples for their children and the lessons learned from them. The episode wraps up with Tyler sharing an inspiring passage about not leaving things for later and always being proactive, providing listeners with a heartfelt and insightful exploration of the values that drive Kivi Bros. Trucking.

    52 min
  2. Reload Repeat Series Part 1: Episode 2: Derek Kivi, CEO – Continuing a Family Legacy in Trucking

    FEB 17

    Reload Repeat Series Part 1: Episode 2: Derek Kivi, CEO – Continuing a Family Legacy in Trucking

    This week marks the first episode in our four-part Reload Repeat Series. Over the next few weeks, we’re pressing pause on new releases and replaying some of our most impactful conversations... episodes that still matter and still apply just as much today as they did when they first aired. While these episodes run, we’re taking time behind the scenes to redefine our intro and outro, sharpen our direction, and continue building content that keeps this podcast relevant and worthy of your time. This isn’t a pause. It’s a reload! Today we’re replaying our all-time top episode: Episode 2 with Derek Kivi, originally released March 25, 2024.

    36 min
  3. Episode 100: Staying Disciplined and Ready for What’s Next

    FEB 10

    Episode 100: Staying Disciplined and Ready for What’s Next

    Episode 100 of the Keep Trucking Personal marks 100 weeks of conversations, lessons, and real-world insight into what keeps trucking moving when the pressure is on. Tyler Kivi reflects on the work behind the microphone, the people and perspectives that shaped the show, and why relationships and professionalism remain at the heart of this industry. Drawing a parallel to a Super Bowl defined by discipline and execution, Tyler connects those same principles to the freight market today. As demand begins to show signs of strength, carriers who stayed consistent, communicated early, and did the fundamentals well are starting to feel the shift. This episode explores why strong customer relationships matter more than chasing short-term spot opportunities and how protecting drivers and earning trust continues to separate the best carriers from the rest. Tyler also shares what listeners can expect next, including a short stretch of replayed highlight episodes while the show refreshes its intro, outro, and future content. Episode 100 is a moment to pause, reflect, and reset with focus and confidence as the industry heads into its next chapter.

    7 min
  4. Episode 99: The Standard Behind Great Heavy Haul

    FEB 3

    Episode 99: The Standard Behind Great Heavy Haul

    In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi pulls back the curtain on what really separates successful heavy haul operations from the rest of the industry. While the massive loads, multi-axle setups, escorts, and police details grab attention, Tyler explains that heavy haul isn’t difficult because it’s flashy or oversized... it’s difficult because the margin for error is razor thin. Drawing from real-world experience across dispatch, operations, project planning, and time behind the wheel, he breaks down why planning, discipline, and clear communication matter more than speed or horsepower. From permits and routing across multiple states to weather windows, crane schedules, and site access, one missed detail can cascade into costly delays felt most by the driver. Tyler emphasizes that the best heavy haul moves aren’t exciting at all... they’re boring, predictable, and intentional. He also offers perspective for drivers looking to transition into heavy haul, why hiring and training matter, and why “being ready” is about mindset and preparation, not just experience. The takeaway is simple but powerful: when a heavy haul move goes exactly as planned, it isn’t luck, it’s the result of disciplined work done long before the truck ever turns a wheel. This episode reflects the standards and values behind Kivi Bros. Trucking and the belief that boring, well-communicated freight moves are the real mark of professionalism.

    12 min
  5. Episode 98: When Winter Hits Hard: Readiness, Decisions, and Protecting Your Paycheck

    JAN 27

    Episode 98: When Winter Hits Hard: Readiness, Decisions, and Protecting Your Paycheck

    In Episode 98 of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi talks through one of the toughest realities of life on the road: extreme winter weather and the ripple effects it creates for drivers. From widespread shutdowns and icy roads to lost miles, delayed paychecks, and mounting stress, this episode focuses on how snow, ice, and cold temperatures test not just your truck, but your mindset and decision-making. Tyler shares real-world perspective on preparation, communication, fuel strategy, and knowing when to shut down before conditions force your hand. He also dives into the mental side of winter driving, including patience, professionalism, and protecting your safety, equipment, and income when so much feels out of your control. This is an honest, timely conversation about slowing down when it matters, making smart calls, and getting through the hardest part of the year without burning yourself out.

    11 min
  6. Episode 97: No Silver Bullet: Relationships, Responsibility, and the Road to 2026

    JAN 20

    Episode 97: No Silver Bullet: Relationships, Responsibility, and the Road to 2026

    In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi breaks down a hard truth the trucking industry has known all along. There is no silver bullet. For years, people have chased the idea that the right truck, technology, lane, or pay structure would make the job easier. Trucking has never been easy. Breakdowns happen, weather hits, and plans change. That reality has not changed. Building on the foundation laid in the recent Meat & Potatoes of Trucking episodes, Tyler shifts the focus toward where Kivi Bros. Trucking is headed in 2026. One of the biggest evolutions is the addition of two Vice Presidents of Operations, Dakota and Michael, bringing structure, accountability, and momentum. Freight does not move on hope. It moves on execution, and leadership matters. Tyler reinforces the company’s non-negotiables. Safety will always come first. Professionalism is expected. Accountability creates long term stability. He also shares the core philosophy driving the business forward. Relationships first, then processes, then systems. Trust comes before tools, and systems should support the work, not slow it down. As the episode closes, Tyler sets a clear tone for the road ahead. There are no shortcuts, no gimmicks, and no easy answers. Just professionalism, focus, discipline, and hard work. These are the same principles that have carried trucking through every cycle and will continue to carry it into 2026.

    6 min
  7. Episode 96: Part 2 – The Meat & Potatoes of Trucking: Standards, Responsibility & Winning Long-Term

    JAN 13

    Episode 96: Part 2 – The Meat & Potatoes of Trucking: Standards, Responsibility & Winning Long-Term

    In Part 2 of this two-part series, Tyler Kivi delivers a direct and honest look at the modern-day truck driver. Last week focused on the foundation trucking was built on and the values that shaped the industry. This episode brings the conversation into today and challenges drivers to take a hard look at what it really takes to succeed long-term. This is not a highlight reel. It is a real discussion about standards, ownership, and professionalism in modern trucking. Tyler explains why trucking did not get easier, the standards just got looser. He breaks down how the people you surround yourself with influence your mindset, why professionalism still matters, and how every driver represents more than just themselves on the road. Drawing from his own experience driving for Kivi Bros. Trucking, Tyler shares how trust creates opportunity, how daily decisions compound over time, and why commitment matters more than quick wins. He addresses job hopping, distractions, handling bad days, and the importance of treating trucking as a craft, not a hobby. This episode is a reminder that success in trucking comes from consistency, pride in the work, and showing up the right way even when no one is watching.

    18 min
  8. Episode 95: Part 1 - The Meat & Potatoes of Trucking: Lessons From the 1950s That Still Matter Today

    JAN 6

    Episode 95: Part 1 - The Meat & Potatoes of Trucking: Lessons From the 1950s That Still Matter Today

    In Part 1 of this two-part series, Tyler Kivi looks back at the roots of trucking through the story of his grandpa, who drove truck in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This episode focuses on the fundamentals that shaped the industry long before GPS, cell phones, electronic logs, and modern comforts. Trucking back then required self-sufficiency, responsibility, pride, and grit. Drivers treated the truck, the freight, and their reputation as their own. Problems were handled in the moment, integrity mattered, and professionalism was expected. Many of the challenges drivers face today are not new. Competition, tight rates, long days, bad weather, and pressure from every direction existed decades ago too. What has changed is how those challenges are handled and the standards the industry is willing to accept. This episode reflects on where trucking came from and why pride, ownership, and discipline still matter today. Those fundamentals built careers, earned trust, and carried the industry through hard times.

    16 min
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Welcome to Keep Trucking Personal, where we invite you to explore the heart and soul of our family-driven organization: Kivi Bros. Trucking. Through engaging storytelling, insightful market updates, and vibrant energy, our podcast reflects our culture, values, and achievements.. Whether you’re a team member or industry enthusiast, join us to build connections, foster growth, and inspire excellence. Discover why we’re more than just a company - we’re a community, a catalyst for positive change, and a home for those aspiring to be part of something extraordinary. The pre-trip is complete and engines ready, we're set to hit the road on the Keep Trucking Personal podcast. Let's go!

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    Keep Trucking Personal
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
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