Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast

Stevens Roundtable: Celebrating 3 Million Miles with Jim & Ann Lewis In this special Stevens Roundtable, Trucker Tim catches up with legendary Stevens Transport team drivers Jim and Ann Lewis as they celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 3 million safe miles each and 16 years with Stevens Transport as independent contractors. The couple shares the secrets behind their success, including trust, com...

Stevens Roundtable: Benefits Open Enrollment is July 6th -20th Stevens Transport's benefits manager Michelle Gilbert explains the details of the upcoming open enrollment period, new benefits like text care, and how employees can make the most of their benefits package. Open enrollment period is July 6-20. For more information contact Michelle Gilbert, Insurance Department Manager, michelle.gilbert...

Stevens Roundtable: Braden Birk's Promotion to Senior Transformation Manager Trucker Tim sits down with Braden Birk to celebrate his promotion to Senior Transformation Manager at Stevens Transport. Braden shares his five-year journey through the company, the importance of understanding every aspect of the business, and how his new role will help improve processes, technology, and the overall drive...

Stevens Roundtable: How to Earn More Money as a Truck Driver with Hazmat Endorsement In this episode, Corey Childress from Stevens Transport discusses the opportunities and process for drivers to obtain their Hazmat endorsement, how it can increase earnings, and the support provided by Stevens Transport to make the process simple and accessible. Stevens Transport is offering drivers the chance to...

Stevens Roundtable: Back in the Nest: Willie Byrd Returns In this Stevens Roundtable, Trucker Tim welcomes back a familiar and beloved face to the Stevens family, Willie Byrd. After five years away, Willie returns with renewed passion, sharing his journey from fuel management to contractor recruiting and now into leadership. His people-first philosophy, building trust, relationships, and opportuni...

Stevens Roundtable: Boost Your Pay with Tanker & Hazmat  In this Stevens Roundtable, Trucker Tim sits down with Rachel Easley, Director of Driver & Safety Services, to break down two simple ways drivers can boost their income: tanker and hazmat endorsements. From quick, low-cost certification steps to real earning potential—including bonuses and additional pay per load—this segment outlines how ad...

Stevens Roundtable: Three Time Hall of Famer, Gerald Dubreil  This episode's roundtable features Gerald Dubreil, a three-time Hall of Famer with over three million miles, who shares his journey as an independent contractor and tanker driver. He highlights the freedom of life on the road—no one looking over your shoulder, just you, the truck, and the open highway. Gerald also explains how simple it...

Stevens Roundtable: Tanker & Hazmat: Open More Doors Corey Childress, Assistant Manager of Driver Services and Qualifications, shares exciting new earning opportunities for Stevens drivers. Stevens is currently seeking at least 10 drivers to obtain their Hazmat endorsement, offering free online training through CDL Power Suite, full reimbursement for testing costs (with receipts), and a $300 bonus...

Episode Notes Stevens Roundtable: In this Stevens Roundtable, Tim sits down with Allie Gilbert and Brett Cortopassi to pull back the curtain on Stevens' Independent Contractor (IC) program, and why it can be a game-changing path for drivers who want more freedom, more upside, and a real shot at building their own business. A Simple Gesture of Thanks from Stevens for Making the Right Safety Decisio...

Stevens Roundtable: In this Stevens Roundtable, Tim Cicciarelli and Stevens Safety Supervisor, Terrence Burgess discuss essential safety tips for truck drivers navigating adverse weather conditions. They emphasize the importance of trip planning, checking weather updates, and making informed decisions about driving in dangerous situations. Terrence shares insights on managing speed, maintaining co...

Stevens Roundtable: Safety First: Preparing for the Winter Storm Tim Cicciarelli and Ken Resta, Stevens Transports Senior Director of Safety discuss the impending severe winter storm affecting a large portion of the United States. They emphasize the importance of driver safety and preparedness, outlining the expected weather conditions and the necessary precautions drivers should take. The convers...

Stevens Roundtable: Weekly Independent Contractor Workshops In this Stevens Roundtable, Tim welcomes back Serena Vogel, VP of Driver Resources, to kick off the new year with an opportunity for drivers who want to build a business. Serena announces a weekly Independent Contractor Workshop every Thursday from 11:30–12:30 in Classroom D, open to contractors, interested company drivers, and anyone wit...

Stevens Roundtable: 45 Years of Excellence - Stevens Transport 45 years of Stevens Transport history, from 18 trucks in 1980 to a nationwide operation powered by technology, people, and purpose. Through milestones, innovations, awards, and growth, one theme stands out: Stevens isn't just a family-run business, it's a business of families. See the Video Here: https://youtu.be/VXuk1PataDU?si=9IpDFc_...

Stevens Roundtable: 45 Years of Excellence - Stevens Transport Celebrate 45 years of excellence in refrigerated transportation with Stevens Transport, a proud family-owned leader in the trucking industry. This video details the journey of Stevens Transport from a small operation with just a few trucks in 1980 to becoming one of the largest refrigerated carriers in North America. See the Video Here...

Stevens Roundtable: Safety Results That Matter Trucker Tim sits down with Ken Resta, Senior Director of Safety, who joined Stevens Transport in July 2023 and has already helped drive major safety improvements. Ken credits the teamwork between safety, operations, and drivers for measurable gains in speeding, intersection compliance, and on-road behaviors. A powerful update on progress, accountabili...

Stevens Roundtable: Empowering Employee Ideas with Brittany Bemben Tim Cicciarelli and Brittany Bemben, VP of Information Technology & Innovation, discuss Project Ascend, an initiative at Stevens Transport aimed at gathering employee ideas to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Brittany, the VP of Information Technology and Innovation, explains the importance of employee input and the process for...

Stevens Roundtable: Driving Into 2026 with Stability, Growth & Big Opportunities at Stevens Tim welcomes Executive Vice President Angela Horowitz to celebrate Stevens Transport's 45th anniversary and highlight the company's extraordinary stability and growth heading into 2026. Angela reflects on the company's humble beginnings and its rise to become the nation's third-largest privately held refrig...

Stevens Roundtable: Project Ascend: Your Ideas, Your Impact, Your Reward In this week's Stevens Roundtable, Tim Cicciarelli talks with Serena Vogel, VP of Driver Resources, about Project Ascend, a new company-wide initiative inviting all Stevens Transport employees, drivers, and Paragon Leasing contractors to submit money-saving ideas that improve efficiency across the organization. Every submissi...

Stevens Roundtable:   Winter Weather Readiness with Senior Safety Director Ken Resta As winter approaches and weather becomes increasingly unpredictable across the country, Senior Director of Safety Ken Resta joins Tim to discuss how drivers can stay prepared using advanced forecasting tools. Ken explains how Stevens Transport uses WeatherOptics to deliver ground-level, real-time weather alerts su...

Transition Trucking - TODAY (November 11th) IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE! To everyone who voted for Mark Scriven yesterday, THANK YOU. You showed up. You took action. You proved that the trucking community takes care of its own. But here's what you need to know: TODAY IS TH LAST DAY.   Mark is an Army veteran and Stevens Transport driver competing for a brand new Kenworth T680. Every vote brings him cl...

TRANSITION   TRUCKING - HERE'S THE MISSION: - Vote for Mark Scriven TODAY: https://binkd.co/a0oks - Get your family and friends to vote - Do it again EVERY DAY through Nov 11th Your vote yesterday mattered. Your vote today matters even more. Let's bring this home for Mark. Who's voting again TODAY? Stevens Roundtable: Chain Fleet: Elite Drivers Earn Extra Cash RJ Cervantez, Fleet Safety Manager at...

Stevens Roundtable: Serena Vogel Joins Stevens Transport as VP of Driver Resources Serena Vogel, the new VP of Driver Resources at Stevens Transport, joins Tim Cicciarelli to discuss her vision for enhancing driver experiences. With over 20 years of industry experience, Serena emphasizes listening to drivers and fostering a family-oriented environment. She shares her first-hand journey through Ste...

Stevens Roundtable: Marcus Martinez Champions Safety Culture at Stevens Transport Join Trucker Tim as he welcomes Marcus Martinez, the seasoned industry expert new to Stevens Transport, who shares his insights from over two decades in trucking. Discover Marcus's journey from a driver to safety management and his mission to foster a proactive safety culture among drivers. Highlighting the physical...

Stevens Roundtable: Stevens Transport Offers Legal Plan for Driver Peace of Mind Join Marilyn Serber from Driver's Legal Plan as she discusses with Stevens Roundtable the vital importance of protecting CDL drivers' careers. Discover how Stevens Transport's new benefit offers drivers legal security for just $2.98 per week. Gain insights into how this plan safeguards against inspections, violations,...