Aug 17, 2026

How Are Top Fleets Elevating Safety: Industry Insights for Truck Drivers with Garth Pitzel of Bison Transport

In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Garth Pitzel, head of safety at Bison Transport, to take a deep dive into the current state of the transportation industry and where trucking safety...

Aug 5, 2026

 Speak Up, Save a Life: Building a Culture of Care at Work

Safety isn't just a set of rules on a poster—it’s an active culture of looking out for one another. In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to build a "culture of care" in the workplace and why reporting unsafe acts or near-misses isn't...

Jul 10, 2026

 Breaking the Silos: Why Safety, Ops, and Drivers Must Align

In part two of our deep dive with Brian Fielkow author of Making Safety Happen, we tackle the "us vs. them" mentality that holds back so many trucking operations. When safety, operations, and drivers work in silos, everyone loses. Brian shares his...

Jul 8, 2026

 Making Safety Happen: Why Drivers Must Be Part of the Culture

Safety isn't just a set of rules handed down from the office; it's a culture that drivers have to live and breathe. In this episode, we sit down with Brian Fielkow, author of Making Safety Happen, to discuss why true safety starts from the driver’s seat. We...

Apr 10, 2026

Set Yourself Apart: Mastering Pre-Trip Inspections Like a Pro

Want to stand out as a true professional driver? It starts before you even turn the key.

In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we break down how proper pre-trip inspections can set you apart in today’s competitive trucking industry. While many rush...