On the Front Line

Ben Greenberg on the Future of Trucking | Kindness, People, Innovation & Leadership

What if the future of trucking isn’t just about technology, but about people? In this episode of On the Front Line, I sit down with Ben Greenberg, President & CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association, for a conversation about the human side of leadership, the role of kindness in business, and how AI and innovation are reshaping the trucking industry. We talk about: * Why kindness still matters in leadership * Building trust in a high-pressure industry * The role of AI in transportation and logistics * Innovation without losing the human connection * Supporting drivers, families, and frontline teams * The future of trucking leadership Ben shares a powerful perspective on balancing technology and progress with empathy, relationships, and service to others, reminding us that industries move forward best when people stay at the center of the mission. This episode is about more than trucking. It’s about leadership, humanity, and preparing for the future without forgetting the people who make it possible. 🎙️ On the Front Line is where we have real conversations about leadership, growth, and the people behind the work that keeps America moving. #Trucking #Leadership #AI #Innovation #Kindness #Transportation #Logistics #SupplyChain #Podcast #OnTheFrontLine

From Risk to Results: How Navajo Express Transformed Safety Culture | Kyle Henson

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 cultural change across a fleet * Building trust and accountability at every level * Creating a safety mindset that lasts If you’re in transportation, operations, or leadership, this episode offers practical insight into what it means to truly lead on the front line. 🎧 Listen now.

Ben Fiore Connects the Next Generation Through Boy Scouts of America

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 smoothly every day. But his impact goes beyond the terminal. As a lifelong Scout and honoree recognized by the National Tank Truck Carriers, Ben saw a gap between the trucking industry and the next generation. Instead of waiting for change, he created it. Through the Truck Transportation Merit Badge Academy with the Boy Scouts of America, Ben has introduced more than 100 Scouts to careers in the fuel and trucking industry. By bringing real trucks and professional drivers into the experience, he gives young people a hands-on look at the work that keeps the country moving. His leadership is grounded in a simple belief: the world moves forward because of people who do the right thing, even when no one is watching. If you care about leadership, workforce development, safety, and building the future of the trucking industry, this conversation is worth your time.

Doing the Right Thing Quietly: Leadership Lessons from Brown Dog Carriers | Graig Morin

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, safety, and community impact. This episode explores what happens when someone who has experienced the worst parts of the trucking industry decides to build something better — a company where driver wellbeing, leadership, and doing the right thing come before profit. From sleeping on a friend’s couch early in his career to leading a respected Maine-based trucking and logistics company, Graig explains how empathy, humility, and strong values can transform operations, safety culture, and driver retention. You’ll also hear powerful stories about community service, including delivering sandwiches to veterans, transporting donated medical chairs to emergency rooms during COVID, and supporting local schools in Biddeford, Maine. Graig’s leadership philosophy is simple:“Do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.” In this conversation, Dr. Anderson and Graig explore what that looks like in practice—behind the wheel, in dispatch, and across the trucking industry. What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1. Why allowing drivers time off without explanation can improve trucking safety and driver wellbeing 2. How Brown Dog Carriers supported schools and veterans during COVID 3. What 20 years of poor management taught Graig about building a better trucking company culture 4. Leadership lessons for small trucking companies and logistics businesses 5. How trust and community can improve driver retention and operational performance Connect & Learn More 1. Connect with Graig Morin on LinkedIn,https://www.linkedin.com/in/graig-morin-840a54147/ 2. Learn more about Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics,https://www.browndogcarriers.com/ 3. Explore Luma Brighter Learning and Dr. Gina Anderson’s work in learning science and workforce training. https://lumabrighterlearning.com/ 4. Interested in being a guest on On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast? Apply here. https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/ Subscribe for more conversations on: 1. Safety leadership 2. Workforce learning 3. Trucking operations 4. Compliance and risk management 5. Leadership for frontline and mobile workforces

Legacy, Leadership & the Long Haul: Building Culture from the Cab to the C-Suite with David Price

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, why safety isn’t a competitive advantage in tanker trucking, and how innovation in a decades-old industry moves slowly but powerfully. He also opens up about legacy, what it means to carry a family business forward. He talks about why people are the next great challenge in trucking and not technology. If you’ve ever wondered how real leadership gets built in a high-stakes, high-risk industry, this episode is for you! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Why frontline workers are the engine, and leaders are just steering wheel How United Petroleum Transports built a culture of trust 2. Where is fuel hauling innovation is heading 3. Why legacy isn’t something you plan Connect with David on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-price-95863a59/ Want to learn more about David's work? Check out the United Petroleum Transports website, https://www.drive4upt.com/ Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply, https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/ Subscribe to On the Frontline for more insights on safety, compliance, learning, and operations in the world of mobile, distributed, and high-risk workforces.