What a weekend! The 2025 PA Truck Driving Championships brought the heat (and rain) to Kalahari Resorts with a high-energy, two-day sporting event-style competition that celebrated the very best of the trucking industry. From a written test and pre-trip inspection challenge to a skills course that demanded precision and focus, drivers showcased what true professionalism […]

With the 38th Annual PA Truck Driving Championship just days away… we talk to Kammi and Anthony of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) to discuss what it takes to prepare for TDC 2025, what the PMTA does, and what’s on the calendar later in the year. Welcome to the podcast!

Today we are diving into a topic that hits close to home for a lot of growing fleets: how to scale smart — not fast. We’ve all seen it — a small fleet jumps from five trucks to 20 almost overnight, chasing big contracts and new lanes… only to fold within a year. So, what […]

Did you know the GI Bill isn’t just for college degrees or military veterans? It can fully cover the cost of CDL training, helping veterans and their dependents step into high-demand, well-paying jobs in the transportation industry. Joining us today is someone with firsthand experience navigating the GI Bill benefits. Our guest, Matthew Benko, is […]

At Northeastern High School in York County, Pennsylvania, students aren’t just learning to drive—they’re learning how to build a career… from helping students prepare to earn their CDL permits and explore the opportunities in trucking and transportation. The DRIVE elective class gives students many choices on how they can use their Commercial Driver’s license, from […]

If you’re in the trucking industry, you know that safety and compliance reporting and management is critical and is why we at CNS are here – to help you navigate, track, and manage your safety and DOT compliance requirements.    Well, now there is a growing push for fleet emissions tracking and reporting. From the […]

Ryan Berardi of CNS Companies discusses Data-Driven CDL Training at the 2025 CNS Proactive Safety and Compliance Conference in Lancaster, PA.

Looking to turn your property into a profitable truck parking location without the hassle of day-to-day management? In this interview, we sit down with Rig Hut, the full-service truck parking management software that helps landlords, leaseholders, and property managers seamlessly run an Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) / truck parking lot. Whether you’re a property owner […]

Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. I’m Luke, your host, and with me today is Ryan Good, CEO of RGM Transport. Founded in 2005,  @rgmtransport  is a fast-growing, asset-based trucking company specializing in hauling building products, steel, aluminum, and high-value equipment across North America. […]

Hey everyone, and welcome to SEASON 3 of our podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by Compliance Navigation Specialists. Today we are going to break down all the planned regulatory changes coming in 2025 and if we believe the timelines will stick or be pushed further down the road. 00:00 | Intro 02:57 | […]

Is the Tesla Semi living up to the hype? What about Nikola and Freightliner EVs? I REACT to the EV Semi discussion and look at if and how an electric truck transition makes sense! 00:00 | Why this EV discussion is important 03:06 | Run On Less Event 2021 Takeaway 10:35 | Starting a Trucking […]

Today we are exploring how to grow a safety and compliance team, what this role looks like, and how to generate driver retention and positive engagement. Today, I have Andrea Bird, Safety and Compliance Manager at Denver Cold Storage and Denver Logistics. Andrea has over 20 years in the transportation industry and joined the Denver […]

Today we are chatting with one of the best dry bulk commodities transporters in the US that is also one of the safest on the roads – and they got the awards to prove it! GFI Transport is a family-owned trucking company and a leader for over 30 years in hauling dry bulk commodities such […]

Today we are going to explore the uses of telematics data for fleet safety, insurance underwriting, FMCSA studies, and more.  My guest today is Jim Angel, Vice President of Telematics Partners at Speedgauge, a driving analytics and performance company. Jim has 20 plus years of transportation experience, from Director if Transportation at Redman Building Products, […]

Today we want to answer the question – WHEN can your growing fleet JOIN a CAPTIVE and potential SAVE money through Insurance and HOW? You have probably heard about it throughout the years, but now is the time to dive deep into what a Captive is, and why it should be a goal for your […]

If you recall back in our first podcast episode, we chatted with John Irwin, founder and CEO of CNS. What you may not know is that his father-in-law helped found CNS and both grew the business to what it is today. As Vice President of CNS Companies, Dean Weinhold has moved into a role as […]

Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, […]

Hey everyone and welcome to the podcast Caution: Wide Right brought to you by CNS. We at CNS are constantly listening to our customers and improving our services to small to large fleets as we focus on offering the best customer experience possible. From behind the scenes, employee onboarding, and interacting with you daily, we […]

Today we are going to talk about the $800 million broker and freight fraud problem and how to prevent it from the driver level. My guests today are Mike Fullam and Matt Patterson, Co-Founders of QuikSkope… a tool for transportation partners to engage efficiently while mitigating the risks of re-brokering, identity fraud, and cargo theft. […]

CNS is excited to be the Media Sponsor and will be LIVESTREAMING the PA Truck Driving Championships this year! Thanks to the PMTA, Compliance Navigation Specialists (CNS) is the media sponsor for this year’s competition. We are tasked with creating a fun and exciting livestreaming experience for drivers, companies, and families to watch, and with […]