Keep Trucking Personal

Operation Safe Driver Week is here, and Tyler Kivi shares a timely reminder that safety is about much more than avoiding a ticket. During this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler talks about what drivers can expect during this year's enforcement campaign and why it can be viewed as an opportunity to sharpen good habits behind the wheel. From managing speed and eliminating dis...

As we head into the Fourth of July, Tyler Kivi takes a step back for a candid conversation about where Kivi Bros Trucking has been and where it's headed. After spending nearly six weeks in Duluth alongside drivers, mechanics, safety, operations, and office teams, Tyler reflects on the value of being present, building relationships, and seeing the work firsthand. It's a reminder that grea...

In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi reflects on Father's Day, the importance of staying connected with the people who matter most, and a challenge many drivers face both on and off the road: carrying old baggage into new opportunities. Whether it's a broken promise from a previous employer, a bad experience with a dispatcher, or feeling unappreciated for you...

This week on the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi shares a simple but powerful challenge: stop looking for reasons to complain and start looking for reasons to compliment. After spending the summer connecting with drivers face-to-face, Tyler noticed a pattern... people tend to fall into one of two camps. They're either focused on opportunities and gratitude, or they're focused...

A recent conversation with a returning driver got Tyler thinking about one of the most overlooked parts of trucking: momentum. After spending more than a year with another carrier, this driver came back to Kivi Bros. Trucking with a simple reason: he was excited to be pre-planned again and spend less time sitting.  In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler shares what that conve...

What happens when the person preaching calm under pressure gets tested in real time? In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi shares a recent experience behind the wheel when a blown coolant line brought an oversized load to an unexpected stop on the side of the road. Instead of focusing on frustration, delays, or blame, Tyler walks through how staying disciplined, followi...

As we head into the Fourth of July, Tyler Kivi takes a step back for a candid conversation about where Kivi Bros Trucking has been and where it's headed. After spending nearly six weeks in Duluth alongside drivers, mechanics, safety, operations, and office teams, Tyler reflects on the value of being present, building relationships, and seeing the work firsthand. It's a reminder that grea...

Summer can bring energy and momentum, but it can also magnify stress, burnout, and exhaustion that have been building for months. In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi takes an honest look at mental health in trucking and why it matters more than many drivers realize. Tyler talks about the slow build of burnout, how pressure affects decision making, and why stress, isol...

In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi talks about the realities of becoming a professional driver and what rookie drivers learn once they hit the open road on their own. From handling responsibility behind the wheel to managing time, weather, communication, and life away from home, Tyler shares honest advice designed to help new drivers succeed for the long haul. He also dives into...

What comes after getting your CDL? In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi speaks directly to new drivers trying to navigate the toughest part of the industry: getting experience, finding the right fit, and building a long-term career in trucking. Tyler breaks down:  The challenge of getting hired without experience   Why summer is the best time to grow in flatbed trucking   How to a...

This week on Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi is joined by Safety Manager Tyler Johnson to break down everything drivers need to know heading into the 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck (DOT Blitz Week), taking place May 12–14. During this 72-hour period, inspectors across North America will conduct increased Level I inspections with a focus on ELD compliance, hours-of-service, and cargo sec...

In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi brings everything full circle by connecting the lessons from the Living Radical and Stand Firm series into one clear message: raise your standard. With the upcoming CVSA International Roadcheck (DOT Blitz Week) taking place May 12-14, he walks through how drivers can prepare, perform, and approach inspections with confidence. The focus is on be...

In Part 3 of this series on the Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi focuses on what it means to act like a trucker and why that standard matters across the entire industry. This episode centers on mindset, ownership, and how drivers carry themselves on and off the road. Tyler shares that trucking is tied closely to reputation. The way a driver shows up at a customer location, maintains equipment, a...

In Part 2 of the Stand Firm and Act Like a Trucker series, Tyler Kivi shifts the focus from mindset to execution, emphasizing that having the right attitude only matters if you back it up by doing the job right every single time. This episode dives into what separates average drivers from true professionals: pride, consistency, and attention to detail.  Tyler reflects on the legacy behind Kivi Bro...

In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi kicks off a new three-part series, Stand Firm and Act Like a Trucker, and sets the tone right away. This one is not soft, polished, or for everyone. With fuel prices climbing and the market heating up, Tyler challenges drivers to rise to the moment and prepare to capitalize on what is ahead. He starts with a practical reminder that...

In this powerful conclusion to the Living Radical series on the Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi brings everything together with one critical ingredient: urgency. After breaking down intensity and consistency in earlier episodes, Tyler challenges listeners to eliminate the dangerous mindset of “someday” and replace it with decisive action.  He shares real-world lessons from the trucking industry...

In Part Two of the Living Radical series on the Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi dives into the real separator between those who start strong and those who actually win: consistency. Building on the foundation of intensity, Tyler shares why showing up locked in once isn’t enough, and how repeating the right actions day after day is what creates real growth, trust, and results. From training for...

After taking a short break to reset and reflect on what’s really happening across the trucking industry, Tyler Kivi is back behind the mic on the Keep Trucking Personal podcast to kick off a brand-new three-part series called Living Radical. In this first episode, Tyler talks about something he’s been noticing more and more in conversations with drivers across the industry: too many people are liv...

This week is the fourth episode in our four-part Reload Repeat Series. Over the last 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 direc...

This week is the third 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 direct...

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 direc...

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 dir...

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 disc...

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 razo...

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 an...