If you’re in transportation and logistics, and not putting safety procedures in the forefront, then it’s not a matter of it will get you in trouble, but simply more about when. In this episode of Blind Spots, James welcomes friend, fellow Marine, and Safety and DOT Manager at Texas Prides Fuel, Bart Lesniewicz. Bart worked in the Marines for over 20 years, and rose through the ranks, and he discusses his transition to civilian life (and great advice for those looking to make the same transition). Bart also discusses his passion for the role of a safety person, and why it’s so crucial in this industry. He also talks about how you can get over the people who ‘have done it this way for years’, and help them to understand why it’s so important to look out for the greater good of the company. To connect with Bart, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-lesniewicz/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-lesniewicz/) To see the full video of this podcast, visit: https://youtu.be/6uzCw6XZTOg (https://youtu.be/6uzCw6XZTOg)

Big data in transportation and logistics, tort reform, insurance rates, autonomous vehicles, and avoiding lawsuits, are just some of the topics discussed in this week’s episode. James welcomes friend and Lockton VP, Tom Ptacek, and Tom brings his 40 years of experience in the insurance industry to discuss a plethora of topics within the transportation and logistics space. They discuss the driver shortage issue, and what trucking companies can do to help attract top talent. How companies should view big data, and what kind of trends are emerging in this space, plus how the ‘little’ guys can take advantage of the data that top companies are gathering. They also talk about how the pandemic has affected the supply chain, and why we’re seeing a sudden shortage in shipping containers. To watch the video episode, visit: https://youtu.be/JaZhfa25YQM (https://youtu.be/JaZhfa25YQM) There’s so much incredible information in this episode. This episode is also sponsored by Sand Shark Oilfield Services. To connect with Isaiah visit Isaiah {at} sandsharkofs.com To connect with James or learn more, visit BlindSpotsPodcast.com

Isaiah Martinez has the ultimate business story from dropping out of college to running his own Oilfield Services Company. In this first episode of Blind Spots Podcast, Isaiah shares his story from working in various jobs throughout the trucking industry to finding an opportunity to start his own company while the rest of the world was facing a crisis. Isaiah shares what keeps him motivated, why he decided to start his own venture, and the lessons he has learned along the way, and what makes him excited about working in the trucking industry. To connect with Isaiah email: Isaiah {at} http://sandsharkofs.com (sandsharkofs.com) To connect with James, visit blindspotspodcast.com To watch the video episode, visit: https://youtu.be/xf0cun0mIck (https://youtu.be/xf0cun0mIck)