April 15th to April 19th is National Work Zone Awareness Week. To honor the week, Dave sits down on the podcast with Brett Steinke from the safety department to discuss safety tips and emerging technology in construction zones.
On this episode of Driving the Future, Dave Wolford is joined by CE Vice President/General Counsel Kiera Sullivan and 18 year veteran driver Tracy Cameron. Join them as they celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Continental Express's Women at the Wheel.
In addition to their careers, professional truck drivers are fathers and mothers, husbands and wives, siblings and children. To keep relationships positive and healthy takes communication and hard work. On this episode of Driving the Future, Dave Wolford and his wife, Colleen, discuss what they've learned from over 20 years of raising a family with Dave on the road.
This month on the podcast, Dave sits down with Russ Gottemoeller, Continental Express' founder and president. Ahead of Continental Express' 40th anniversary, Dave and Russ chat about Continental's early days and plans for the future.
Ahead of Veteran's Day, Dave sits down with Continental Express drivers Rick Brown and Mike Thompson. Rick is a U.S. Army Veteran and Mike is a Veteran of the Marines. Both drivers have found a home in the trucking industry and train new CDL-A holders for CE.
Tune in to hear why they think trucking is a great career field for our nation's vets.
The Jake Brake is a fairly simple component to slowing a semi truck, but knowing when to use a Jake Brake can be a bit more challenging. On this episode of Driving the Future, Dave interviews Austin Hill of Stoops Freightliner to get more information on how Jake Brakes work, hill descent, and when to brake on downhill grades.
Over the past few months, the trucking industry has seen the sale or closure of some big-name carriers like U.S. Xpress and Yellow. That news can leave a driver wondering - how do I know my employer isn't heading for the same path? Dave sits down on this episode of Driving the Future to discuss the telltale signs your company is stable or even thriving.
For the second part of Driving the Future's series on DOT inspections, Dave is again joined by Phill from Continental Express' Safety Department. Dave and Phill further discuss what to expect in a DOT inspection as well as tips to pass. Be sure to listen back to part one if you haven't already! Subscribe to Continental Express for more episodes of Driving the Future.
This month Dave is joined by Phill of CE's Safety Department to discuss tips on how to pass a DOT inspection. In the first of a two-part series, Phill leans on his decades of law enforcement experience to explain what officers want to see in an inspection, in both the equipment and driver behavior.
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Dave welcomes Driving the Future's first guest from Continental Express' Fort Worth terminal, Deborah Wood! Deborah and Dave talk the deadly consequences of fatigued driving, ways to stay awake on the road, and when it's time to stop and sleep.
Long-time Continental Express driver and owner-operator, Dan Kleman, sits down on the podcast with Dave to discuss his transition from company driver to owner operator and offers advice for those looking to do the same.
Considering changing trucking jobs? You're not alone. The American Trucking Association reports that as of 2019, the trucking industry's turnover rate is 91%. What's causing all the churn? And what are the downsides of jumping between companies, if any?
Dave sits down with Continental Express driver and recruiter, Chris (who has been with CE for 5 years now but admits to job hopping earlier in his career) to find out. Dave (19 years of service) explains the opportunities he could only afford by having been with the company for so long - including numerous raises and even a company-paid cruise.
For more information on driving opportunities at Continental Express, visit our website.
Winter's not over just yet. There's still cold, slush, and snow on the forecast and Dave is back with tips to push through the last of the adverse weather. Joined by Phill from Continental's safety department, Dave and Phill discuss what to do when winter weather quickly transforms the road conditions.
Have you heard of lifestyle inflation? It's when after a raise, individuals start spending more because of their higher earnings (and subsequently disregard using their new wages to pay off debt or build up savings).
Continental Express drivers got a HUGE raise in 2023! This month on the pod, Dave sits down to share his tips of paying off debt while on the road and how CE drivers can make the most of their new pay.
Learn more about Continental Express pay raises: How much does a truck driver make? At Continental Express, upwards of $117K a year. - Continental Express (continentalexpressinc.com)
Technology continues to shape the world - and the trucking industry is no different. Dave is joined on the pod with Continental Express local driver Justin Pulfer and Director of IT Ron Koontz to discuss everything from cameras in the cab to digital dashboards to CE's own custom-built app!
Dave is joined on the podcast by CE driver and trainer Aaron Nichols, and long-term operations team member, Brett. The three break down the trip planning and offer tips they have learned from their time in load planning and on the road.
Dave returns to the Driving the Future podcast with Continental Express General Manager Jake Albers, driver and trainer Aaron Nichols and Aaron Knepper from the safety department to discuss defensive driving.
Interested in a driving career with Continental? Check out our current opportunities here.
Dave chats with Chris, a Continental Express driver and recruiter, and Andrew, from Continental's safety department, on tips, best practices, and keeping a safe mindset at yards and truck stops.