The Autumn Transport Podcast Brenton Balvin

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton is joined by Freedom Drivers Project Specialist Micah Larsen, from the nonprofit organization Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Since 2009 TAT has worked to partner with truck drivers, bus drivers and other transportation industry workers to educate and inspire drivers to help combat the problem of human trafficking. In our discussion Micah shares some startling statistics about the problem, and share several things...

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton is joined by Autumn's Safety Director Chris Senty, founder and owner of Senty Transportation Services. They discussed the upcoming 2024 CVSA International Roadcheck (DOT Blitz) which occurs May 14th-16th, 2024. The main focuses of this years Blitz are Tractor Protection Systems and Alcohol/Controlled Substance Possession. Chris gives some great pointers and tips for checking the air system on your truck and trailer. W...

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode we interview Chris Bradley, the Executive Vice President of Bed in a Box and its subsidiary Sleep Dog Mattress. Bed in a Box pioneered the making and marketing memory foam mattress in a new way that makes shipping and handling a mattress a more manageable, user friendly experience. Sleep Dog was born out a a desire to make a better mattress for truck drivers and RV owners. Sleep Dog's motto is "Sleep Better, Drive Safer."Chri...

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton and Jenna had a chance to sit down at the office with Pneumatic Division driver Roy Wallace. Roy has been an Owner-Operator partner with Autumn Transport for 8 years, and has successfully participated in our Lease Purchase Ownership Program not once, but twice, paying off two trucks in eight years! Our discussion with Roy includes his story of losing his father due to diabetes, and how that became the motivation to be...

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton and Jenna are joined by Autumn CEO Julie Andrich and General Manager Josh Wahlin. This was a fun discussion looking back at all that happened in 2023, and forecasting where Julie and Josh see Autumn going in 2024. We talk about how social media has impacted recruiting, Autumn's recognition by the Minnesota Trucking Association for multiple safety awards, Julie's Top Women in Business Award, and Autumn being named a To...

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton and Jenna talk with Summit Health and Fitness coach Amie Chambers. Amie is a certified L1 CrossFit coach, as well as the owner of Summit Health and Fitness, which is a business that helps individuals understand health and nutrition. Their company motto is "We help driven people DITCH the diet & DISCOVER energy and confidence they DESERVE." Amie shares strategies drivers can implement to make better decisions...