Driver Advisory Boards - Elevating the Voice of the Driver

Fuel Economy & Cost Containment for the Trucking Industry

No matter where you live or what kind of work you do, fuel prices have probably been a source of concern at some point in the past few years. The focus of this episode of Leading the Way at Leonard's is fuel economy and business strategies for managing costs to offset higher prices at the pump. Host Dwayne Knepper is joined by Leonard's Express CEO Ken Johnson, VP of Operations Kevin Adriaansen, and Cost Containment Manager Mitchell Johnson.

Taxes & Financial Wellness

Tax season can be stressful but when finances are managed properly, it doesn’t have to be a headache. On this episode of Leading the Way at Leonard’s, hosts Dwayne Knepper and Ken Johnson have an in-depth conversation with Greg Miller and Sam Irvine from Davie Kaplan, a Rochester, New York-based accounting and financial services firm. Miller and Irvine share advice on how to plan for tax season, how to handle the current turmoil in the financial markets, and what it might mean for people’s savings and investment plans. Also, Ken Johnson shares details about a new webinar series that Leonard’s Express is hosting to help employees understand, manage and create their financial goals.

Truckload Carriers Association

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is the only trade association whose sole focus is the truckload segment of the motor carrier industry. The association represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, and intermodal container carriers throughout North America. On this episode of Leading the Way at Leonard’s, Ken Johnson, CEO of Leonard’s Express, hosts three key members of the TCA leadership team: Jim Ward, President; Dave Heller, Senior VP of Safety and Government Affairs; and Jim Schoonover, VP of Education. The group covers a wide range of topics, including the Best Fleets to Drive For award, the Fleet Safety award, TCA’s educational programs and sustainability initiatives, and the key legislative issues that TCA is tackling this year. Founded in 1938, the TCA represents operators of over 220,000 trucks, which collectively produce revenue of more than $40 billion in annual truckload revenue.

Women Behind the Wheel - Driver of the Year Finalist Ann McFarland

On this episode of Leading the Way at Leonard's, we honor Women’s History Month by recognizing the importance of gender equity in the trucking industry. Our special guest is uniquely qualified to speak on this topic. Leonard’s Express Driver Ann McFarland is a finalist for the Women in Trucking Association's Driver of the Year award, one of the most prestigious accolades in the industry.  In a candid conversation with hosts Dwayne Knepper and Ken Johnson, McFarland shares personal stories from her 30-year driving career -- a journey that has spanned more than 3.5 million miles. Topics include overcoming gender bias in an industry that was slow to accept women drivers, mentoring other drivers, and fleet safety.

Driver Advisory Boards - Elevating the Voice of the Driver

Drivers are the lifeblood of the trucking industry, so it’s no surprise that transportation providers depend on drivers to be a regular source of feedback. One way to tap into all their experience and wisdom is by establishing a Driver Advisory Board. On this episode of Leading the Way at Leonard’s, hosts Dwayne Knepper and Ken Johnson sit down with two members of the Leonard’s Express Driver Advisory Board –  Lisa Flater and Cal Williard – for an in-depth conversation about how Driver Advisory Boards contribute to higher job satisfaction and better performance for professional drivers and the companies they work for.