Sometimes the important thing is not the number of miles you've driven, but what's going on inside your head while driving.
The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast will stimulate your mind and keep you company while on the road.
Join us for EDUCATION, MOTIVATION, and INSPIRATION from wherever you may be in our NATION.
You'll hear roundtable discussions about important information impacting our industry, plus, you'll learn more about new technology, equipment, driving opportunities, safety, and operations. Get driver success and fitness tips to keep you profitable, safe, and healthy. As well as entertaining stories from the road – and don't ya know we've ALL got a few of those.
We might be traveling in different directions, but we are all part of one driver community at Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast.
The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast - Episode 200
Stevens Roundtable: Celebrating 200 Episodes with Angela Horowitz
It's a milestone worth celebrating! The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast reaches its 200th episode, and we're marking the occasion with the woman who helped start it all, Angela Horowitz. Angela and Trucker Tim reflect on nearly six years of conversations, the evolution from a monthly experiment into a weekly podcast, and the connections created throughout the Stevens family. From driver stories and career opportunities to breaking company news, discover how Roadside Radio has become a valuable source of information, entertainment and community for the people who keep America moving.
Transition Trucking: Let's Get Gary That Truck!
Stevens Transport's own Gary Williams, a retired Army Command Sergeant Major with 31 years of military service, is one of five finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Gary has a special message of thanks for everyone supporting his campaign to win a brand-new Kenworth T680. Voting continues through Veterans Day, November 11th, and every day counts! Help us honor Gary's service and support his dream of becoming an Independent Contractor and building his own trucking business.
VOTE FOR GARY WILLIAMS:
https://transitiontrucking.org/ (https://transitiontrucking.org/)
Safety & Technology: Introducing Geotab with Ken Resta
Stevens Transport Senior Director of Safety Ken Resta joins us with important news about the company's transition from Platform Science to the new Geotab electronic logging and communications system, supported by Transflo. Ken explains the benefits drivers can expect, including cloud-based access, improved workflow, easier document capture, enhanced safety and weather information, and streamlined communication. Learn how the installation and training process works, where to find assistance, and why Stevens expects to complete the fleetwide transition by January 1, 2027.
GEOTAB DRIVER SUPPORT
Stevens Transport 24/7 Support: 972-629-4661
Email: geotabhelp@stevenstransport.com
Geotab 24/7 Support: 813-386-0971
Thank You for 200 Episodes!
Ten seasons. Nearly six years. Two hundred episodes. Thousands of miles and countless conversations. Thank you to every guest who has shared a story, every member of the Stevens family who has contributed, and every listener who continues to tune in, follow and share the Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast.
Here's to the next 200 episodes!
31 Oct 2026
The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast - Episode 199
Stevens Roundtable: Earn More by Becoming a Driver Trainer
Director of Driver Training Tara Winn returns to talk about one of the best opportunities available to experienced Stevens drivers: becoming a Driver Trainer. Tara explains how trainers are compensated for all the miles their truck runs, the additional training pay available, and how some Independent Contractors have used the extra income to pay off their trucks sooner. And with winter approaching, now is an important time to start working toward the qualifications.
Driver Spotlight: Mike Ripetough
Nearly four years into his Stevens career, Mike Ripetough is closing in on completing his second lease and has taken another big step as a business owner by forming an S Corporation. Mike talks about the support he's received from Stevens, why he chose the company after years of research, and offers a few entertaining observations about life that only another truck driver could truly understand.
Transition Trucking: Let's Get Gary That Truck!
What began in 2016 has now put approximately $1.5 million worth of Kenworth trucks into the hands of military veterans beginning new careers behind the wheel. Stevens Transport has already produced three winners, and this year Gary Williams, a retired Army Command Sergeant Major with 31 years of service, is one of just five finalists. Voting for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award begins November 1 and continues through Veterans Day, November 11.
Stevens Transport is proud to have Gary Williams representing us as one of this year's Elite 11. Vote for him here, starting on November 1st: https://transitiontrucking.org/vote/ (https://transitiontrucking.org/vote/)
A Halloween Trucker Classic: "Phantom 309"
Since Episode 199 arrives on Halloween, we're ending with a ghost story made for the highway. Whether you're a country music fan or not, Red Sovine's legendary truck-driving tale "Phantom 309" is the perfect way to send our drivers into Halloween night.
And next stop: Episode 200!
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24 Oct 2026
The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast - Episode 198
Stevens Roundtable: The Best Drivers Start with the Best Trainers
Driver Relations Manager Lori Jensen Givens returns to the podcast with some wonderful news about her own cancer journey before talking about a major opportunity for Stevens drivers: becoming a Driver Trainer. Lori explains the qualifications, additional earning potential, mentorship opportunities and how training can accelerate a driver's journey toward the Million Mile Hall of Fame.
Transition Trucking: Gary Williams Is a FINALIST!
It's official! Gary Williams is one of only five finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, with a brand-new Kenworth T680 on the line. The retired Army Command Sergeant Major served our country for 31 years before beginning his new career with Stevens Transport. Voting begins November 1 and continues through Veterans Day, November 11, and supporters can vote once every day. Pasted text
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Her Fight Is Our Fight
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this conversation is especially personal for Trucker Tim. We revisit Stevens driver Nikeyta "Pinky" Matthews and the story behind her unmistakable pink truck, carrying the message "Her Fight Is Our Fight." Stevens employees and family members share powerful reminders about screening, early detection and advocating for your own health and the people you love. Pasted text
Tip of the Stevens Ten-Gallon Hat: August Drivers of the Month
Congratulations to Nicole Watkins and Milton Zubieta Espejo, the August Team Drivers of the Month! Nicole is a third-generation truck driver, and she and Milton have now earned the honor for the second time. Their recipe for successful team driving? Communication, consistency and always having each other's backs.
Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/
Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227
http://www.stevenstransport.com/http://www.becomeadriver.com/
Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595. Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com
Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/
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