Learning Podcasts: I Love Learning and On the Front Line

We are excited to officially announce the launch of our new book:📘 Powered by People: Building Culture That Outlasts the FounderOriginally streamed on July 7th at 3:00 PM.Over the past several years, we have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most respected family-owned transportation companies in America. Through those experiences, we became fascinated by a question that every fo...

Innovation doesn't always begin with inventing something new. It often begins with seeing a problem before everyone else does and having the courage to solve it. In Episode 3 of Season 4 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson welcomes DeShon L. Brown a nationally recognized transportation safety, risk, and governance executive, for a powerful conversation about proactive leadership,...

Innovation doesn't begin with having all the answers, it begins with asking better questions and having the courage to create. In this episode of Season 4 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson welcomes Ganes Kesari, AI entrepreneur, founder of Tensor Planet, TEDx speaker, educator, and contributor to MIT Sloan Management Review and Forbes, for an inspiring conversation about artifi...

Innovation doesn't begin with perfect conditions—it begins with curiosity, learning, and the courage to take the first step. In the premiere episode of Season 4 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson launches The Courage to Create, a season inspired by her grandfather, Fred, who believed that anyone can create something meaningful through perseverance, learning, and imagination. Joining...

In our final episode of Season 3 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Brian Brent, a Local Class A CDL Driver at CPC Logistics, to explore how small choices repeated consistently can lead to extraordinary transformation. Brian shares lessons from his career in law enforcement, transportation, and personal development, discussing how stepping outside your comfort zone, e...

In this episode of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Shea Happ, Recruiting Manager at Forward Air, and Rachel Swanson, Director of Marketing and Advertising at Forward Air, to discuss why people thrive in workplaces where they feel valued, connected, and genuinely appreciated. Together, Shea and Rachel share insights on recruiting, workplace culture, employee engagement...

In this inspiring episode of On the Front Line , Gina Anderson speaks with safety and compliance leader Joe Raghanti about leadership, resilience, and the life-changing impact of kindness. Joe shares his journey living with Alport Syndrome, receiving a kidney transplant, and learning to lead through service, compassion, and gratitude. From safety leadership to organ donation advocacy, this convers...

In this inspiring episode of the I Love Learning Podcast , Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Cait Hone , Program Director for Women In Motion , to discuss leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and the power of creating opportunities for others. Following her Peace Corps service in Guinea, West Africa, Cait dedicated her career to empowering women and girls across industries and around the world. Today,...

In Season 3, Episode 22 of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Jarrod Alsobrooks, a respected professional driver, Tennessee Road Team Captain, SWTO driver trainer, and former United States Marine Corps serviceman, to discuss leadership, safety, discipline, and purpose. With more than 26 years in the tank truck industry and over 3 million accident-free miles, Jarrod has b...

In this episode of On the Front Line , host sits down with Ben Greenberg , President & CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association, to discuss kindness, leadership, AI, and innovation in the trucking industry. Ben shares how technology is transforming transportation while emphasizing the importance of keeping people, relationships, and trust at the center of leadership. A conversation about...

In this episode of the I Love Learning Podcast, Brad Hackett shares powerful lessons on leadership, trust, and what employees — especially truck drivers — are really looking for from employers today. This conversation explores the importance of workplace culture, communication, respect, and building environments where people feel valued and supported. Brad offers practical insights on driver reten...

In this episode of I Love Learning, Lindsey Markley shares a powerful perspective on leadership, presence, and work-life balance in today’s fast-paced world. With a successful career in the trucking industry, Lindsey opens up about the importance of stepping away from the constant noise of work to be fully present in the moments that matter most. From lessons learned through family to intentional...

In this episode of On the Front Line , Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Kyle Henson, Director of Safety at Navajo Express, about what it really takes to build, and sustain, a strong safety culture. This isn’t just about reducing incidents. It’s about transforming how people think, communicate, and lead when it comes to safety. Kyle shares insights on: Turning risk into measurable results Leading cult...

On this special edition of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Ben Fiore, Terminal Manager at Eagle Transport Corporation in Tampa, Florida. Ben leads a fleet responsible for the safe and timely delivery of petroleum products. In an industry where precision, trust, and communication are critical, his work keeps operations running smoothl...

Have you ever achieved everything you were supposed to achieve and still felt like it wasn't enough? Not because you hadn't worked hard enough. Not because you hadn't earned it. But because the drive that built everything on the outside started somewhere much earlier somewhere on the inside. In this episode of I Love Learning, Dr. Lana B. Henry, licensed psychotherapist, trauma special...

Mental health in trucking is often ignored—but it can’t be anymore. In this powerful episode of I Love Learning, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Mark Phillips, Vice President of Operations at Sharkey Transportation, to discuss a heartbreaking reality facing the trucking industry: driver isolation, emotional strain, and the consequences of not being heard. Sparked by a tragic story of a truck driv...

Have you ever faced a moment in life that changed you forever? Not something you planned. Not something you prepared for. But something that reshaped how you see the world, yourself, and your future. In this episode of I Love Learning , Christine Brown, Accounting Specialist at Chief Express, shares her journey through unimaginable grief after the loss of her daughter — and how she continues to mo...

What does it really mean to lead with grace? In this episode of the I Love Learning Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Nina Eiland, Executive Vice President of AMX, author, and people-first leader, to explore how resilience, faith, and authenticity shape impactful leadership. Nina’s journey is a powerful example of overcoming adversity. Raised in challenging circumstances, she made a consci...

Careers don’t always follow a straight line and sometimes that’s where the most powerful learning happens. On the newest episode of the I Love Learning Podcast, I talk with Chloé (Cam) Beltran, whose journey spans Paris, Philadelphia, Chicago, and now France again. She began her career as a mental health therapist, helping people navigate life’s challenges. Today, she works in transportation techn...

I’m excited to share a powerful upcoming episode of the I Love Learning Podcast featuring Rachelle, author of the award-winning book Unchained Silence. Rachelle Sosa's story is one of courage, healing, and transformation. After more than 25 years leading logistics and freight operations, she has expanded her leadership journey into something even deeper—helping others find their voice and heal...

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, host Dr. Gina Anderson, learning scientist and CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, sits down with Graig Morin, co-founder and president of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. Graig shares how his journey from struggling truck driver to logistics entrepreneur shaped a people-first trucking company culture built on trust...

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with David Price, Executive Vice Chairman of United Petroleum Transports — a 60-year-old, family-founded company that grew from one truck and a bold idea to nearly 900 trucks and 1,500 associates operating across the U.S. and beyond. David shares what it means to lead with flat hierarchy,...

Mental health is not separate from learning, it shapes it. In this deeply important episode of I Love Learning , Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Dr. Emily Rooney, Assistant Professor of Psychology at The Citadel, whose research focuses on the mental health of college students. Recent tragedy in the Charleston community has reminded us that behind every student ID is a human being navigating press...

Disclaimer: Views in this podcast episode are that of the individual and not necessarily of PFG. On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Brandon Randall, Corporate Safety Manager at Performance Food Group. Brandon sits at the intersection of safety, strategy, analytics, and operations building systems that turn complex com...

Michael Lombard is living proof that small choices create big transformation. In this episode, Michael shares how he went from long-haul trucking and burnout to becoming a triathlete one disciplined decision at a time. We talk about identity, resilience, and how consistent habits can reshape your health, confidence, and future. Power of Small Tip: Discipline creates freedom — small decisions chang...