Safety Matters From Reliance Partners

About Safety Matters From Reliance Partners

Presented by Reliance Partners, the Trucking Matters Podcast dives into the heart of the trucking and logistics industry, where safety, strategy, and success intersect. Hosted by Thom Albrecht, Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, this podcast is designed for fleet executives, safety professionals, owner-operators, drivers, and anyone navigating the world of commercial trucking. Each episode features leading voices from across the industry, tackling topics from the latest safety regulations and risk management trends to operational strategies, insurance updates, and freight market insights. Whether you’re behind the wheel or behind the scenes, Trucking Matters brings you the conversations that keep your business moving forward – safely and smartly.

Publisher

Reliance Partners

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2024

Latest episode

9 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2026

   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 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).

2. 

   21 May 2026

   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).

3. 

   23 Apr 2026

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

   (https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fpodwheels.com%2Funderstanding-the-haz-mat-basic-key-insights-for-carriers-and-brokers%2F&linkname=Understanding%20The%20Haz-Mat%20BASIC%3A%20Key%20Insights%20for%20Carriers%20and%20Brokers) (https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/mastodon?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fpodwheels.com%2Funderstanding-the-haz-mat-basic-key-insights-for-carriers-and-brokers%2F&linkname=Understanding%20The%20Haz-Mat%20BASIC%3A%20Key%20Insights%20for%20Carriers%20and%20Brokers) (https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fpodwheels.com%2Funderstanding-the-haz-mat-basic-key-insights-for-carriers-and-brokers%2F&linkname=Understanding%20The%20Haz-Mat%20BASIC%3A%20Key%20Insights%20for%20Carriers%20and%20Brokers) (https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodwheels.com%2Funderstanding-the-haz-mat-basic-key-insights-for-carriers-and-brokers%2F&title=Understanding%20The%20Haz-Mat%20BASIC%3A%20Key%20Insights%20for%20Carriers%20and%20Brokers) 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. SIGN UP FOR MAY’S LIVE WEBINAR: Reliance Partners will be closing out our series on the Seven BASICS with a webinar on May 13th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The next Safety Matters Webinar will feature a series of Case Studies related to the Seven BASICS, and the discussion will highlight specific situations where the Reliance Safety Impact Team has helped clients navigate various challenges related to CSA Scores. You can register for the Reliance Partners’ May 13th webinar by clicking here (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A6SNHG9BQcSZdZwxR6Fh8w#/registration). 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).

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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