Trucking Matters From Reliance Partners

Previewing July’s Reliance Partners Trucking Matters Seminar Series in Nashville

In this episode, Reliance Partners Chief Revenue Officer Thom Albrecht leads a discussion that provides an insightful preview of the Fifth Annual Trucking Matters Seminar Series that will be held in Nashville, July 22-23. Thom’s guests on the podcast are Brandon Richards, the Chief Sales Officer for Reliance, and Brandon Alexander, the Executive Vice President of Sales at Reliance. They will be discussing what conference attendees can expect when making the trip to Nashville in July.  As you will hear, the Trucking Matters Seminar Series from Reliance Partners is designed for professionals across the trucking, transportation and logistics space who are focused on growth, risk management, safety and operational excellence. If you are involved in decision-making, compliance, safety, finance or operations, the Trucking Matters Seminar Series offers endless opportunities to gain valuable insights and network with leading experts in the industry. Over the course of this episode, Thom, Brandon and Jackson share insights about the conference’s sessions, panels and breakout discussions, including how Trucking Matters Seminar Series attendees will gain valuable perspectives from leading shippers, carriers and legal experts as well as leaders in the fields of insurance and cargo theft prevention — all of whom are involved with the trucking industry. As Thom shares, this year’s Trucking Matters event will feature a session with Jesse Elison, the Deputy Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Trucking Matters Seminar Series is hosted by Reliance Partners at no cost for industry attendees, with the cost of travel and lodging being the responsibility of the attendee. If you are interested in attending the 2026 edition of the Trucking Matters Conference or would like more details, please click here [https://reliancepartners.com/trucking-matters/]. The post Previewing July’s Reliance Partners Trucking Matters Seminar Series in Nashville [https://podwheels.com/previewing-julys-reliance-partners-trucking-matters-seminar-series-in-nashville/] appeared first on PodWheels [https://podwheels.com].

Safety Impact Team In Action: Real-World Examples For Use Of DataQs

In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we close out our series exploring the Seven BASICS that are part of the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability Enforcement Program. Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega lead us through a series of Case Studies in which they have worked with motor carriers to successfully challenge BASIC violations through the DataQ system. They will also discuss how motor carriers have implemented internal processes to improve their respective safety profiles. In addition to providing an overview for their approach with DataQs and citing specific examples through the Case Studies they are sharing, Mark and Daniel discuss the importance of audit preparation for companies that are in Alert Status with the FMCSA. You will also hear Mark and Daniel recommend running MVRs at least twice a year to ensure CDL validity, due to the reality that automated systems do not monitor all 50 states simultaneously. This episode was originally shared on May 13th as part of the Reliance Partners live webinar series on the Seven Basics. To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit the company’s website by clicking here [https://reliancepartners.com/]. The post Safety Impact Team In Action: Real-World Examples For Use Of DataQs [https://podwheels.com/safety-impact-team-in-action-real-world-examples-for-use-of-dataqs/] appeared first on PodWheels [https://podwheels.com].

Understanding The Haz-Mat BASIC: Key Insights for Carriers and Brokers

Through this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we highlight Haz-Mat Compliance as we continue our series exploring the Seven BASICS that are a part of FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability Enforcement Program. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team return to the podcast to serve as our subject-matter experts. As you will hear, Mark and Daniel will provide insights on what qualifies as a hazardous load and how to properly identify a haz-mat load. They will also tell us about the top violations found during hazardous materials inspections and how to prevent them. In addition, Mark and Daniel have a collection of helpful pointers that they will share on a number of considerations related to haz-mat cargo. Thom Albrecht, the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, will serve as the host for this episode of the podcast and he will serve as the moderator of the discussion. This presentation was originally shared on April 14th as part of the Reliance Partners live webinar series on the Seven BASICS.  To learn more about Reliance Partners, please visit the company’s website by clicking here [https://reliancepartners.com/]. The post Understanding The Haz-Mat BASIC: Key Insights for Carriers and Brokers [https://podwheels.com/understanding-the-haz-mat-basic-key-insights-for-carriers-and-brokers/] appeared first on PodWheels [https://podwheels.com].

Green Corridors’ Vision for the Laredo-Monterrey Corridor Seeks To Revolutionize Cross-Border Logistics

For this Borderless Coverage edition of Trucking Matters, you’ll meet Mitch Carlson, who is the CEO of Green Corridors [https://greencorridors.com/]International. Mitch will be taking us inside how Green Corridors is working to transform cross-border freight movement. As he shares on the podcast, Green Corridors is taking an approach with innovative, autonomous shuttle systems designed to address congestion, security and efficiency issues in one of the busiest trade ports for the United States. Your host for this edition of the podcast is Borderless Coverage [https://borderlesscoverage.com] Founder Mark Vickers, who is an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics at Reliance Partners [https://reliancepartners.com]. Mark uses part of a very interesting conversation to have Mitch look back on his long and distinguished career that began in the oil and gas industry. The holder of several patents, Mitch co-founded and served as CEO of Intelligent Wellhead System which disrupted the oil and gas industry on a global scale by melding advanced technology, data aggregation, automation and pressure control systems. As they discuss the game-changing approach that Green Corridors [https://greencorridors.com/] is bringing to the cross-border market, Mark and Mitch talk about some of the pain points that Green Corridors is seeking to address, including removing delays, reducing emissions and improving driver quality of life. As you will hear, Green Corridors will be serving as a sponsor during this June’s 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference, developed by Borderless Coverage and hosted by Reliance Partners. Mark and Mitch note the panel discussion that will be led by members of the Green Corridors leadership team. RELIANCE CAN HELP: Are you in the market for cross-border insurance coverage? Borderless Coverage is a Reliance Partners‘ business that enables international companies to conduct safe and profitable business in North America and across North American borders. We provide cross-border insurance. Our team consists of business minded cross-border supply chain consultants, economists, insurance experts, lawyers and global trade agreement negotiators, including the most recent lead negotiators of USMCA from Mexico. To learn more about the offerings available through Borderless Coverage from Reliance Partners, please click here [https://borderlesscoverage.com/annual-policy-quote/]. COMING THIS JUNE: The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference [https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/] will take place on June 9th in Laredo, Texas. To learn more about how to register for the conference or how your company can become a sponsor at MCBT 2026, please click https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/here [https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/]. The post Green Corridors’ Vision for the Laredo-Monterrey Corridor Seeks To Revolutionize Cross-Border Logistics [https://podwheels.com/green-corridors-vision-for-the-laredo-monterrey-corridor-seeks-to-revolutionize-cross-border-logistics/] appeared first on PodWheels [https://podwheels.com].

This June’s Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference Poised To Deliver Timely Insights

The countdown has begun to the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference [https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/], which will take place on June 9th in Laredo, Texas. Initially developed by Borderless Coverage [https://borderlesscoverage.com/] and hosted by Reliance Partners [https://reliancepartners.com/], the MCBT Conference is one of the most anticipated annual forums for cross-border collaboration, serving as a powerful platform for logistics professionals, customs brokers, technology innovators and capacity providers to come together and exchange actionable insight. For this episode of the podcast, Mark Vickers provides us with a preview of MCBT 2026 while also looking back at the evolution and growth of the event from its humble beginnings. Mark is the Founder of Borderless Coverage [https://borderlesscoverage.com/] and he serves as an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics for Reliance Partners [https://reliancepartners.com/]. In addition to noting some of the panel discussion topics and activities for the attendees, Mark provides our listeners with some valuable insights on timely cross-border topics, including the impact of USMCA renegotiation, tariffs and policies related to US-Mexico trade dynamics. Mark also offers perspectives on the role of cargo insurance, compliance and risk management in cross-border operations. The host for this episode of the podcast is Thom Albrecht, who is the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners [https://reliancepartners.com/]. Thom and Mark cover a wide range of topics will be of interest to anyone involved in U.S.-Mexico trade and cross-border logistics. To learn more about how to register for the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference [https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/] or how your company can become a sponsor at MCBT 2026, please click https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/here [https://borderlesscoverage.com/modernization-of-cross-border-trade/]. The post This June’s Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference Poised To Deliver Timely Insights [https://podwheels.com/this-junes-modernization-of-cross-border-trade-conference-poised-to-deliver-timely-insights/] appeared first on PodWheels [https://podwheels.com].