Beyond The Rig
By Knight Transportation
Categories: Leisure, Automotive, Business, Careers, Society & Culture, Places & Travel
On the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking all things trucking. We'll cover tons of topics with our amazing weekly guests, including transportation industry news, tales from the road from experienced drivers, real stories of the ups and downs of over the road trucking, and so much more! Together we're creating a community within the industry that celebrates all things trucking. Check out our social media accounts: Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3jDA7ok Like on Facebook - https://bit.ly/3p5Bc9d Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig
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Recent episodes
- Is Trucking Still a Good Career?
What happens when two truck drivers with a combined audience of more than 170,000 followers sit down to talk about life on the road? You get an honest look at trucking, social media, and the people behind the wheel. We caught up with Knight drivers Chris "Panda" Adams and Ione Martin, two truck…
- Everything You Need to Know About Being an Owner Operator
- The Future of Truck Technology
Dave Williams and Steve Collins join us on this episode as they discuss what goes into speccing trucks for a large company, how trucks have changed over time, and what exciting changes are coming to trucking in the near future!
- Inside the World of Refrigerated Truck Drivers
Tune in to our Refrigerated Podcast for a must‑watch, behind‑the‑wheel conversation with Knight Refrigerated drivers Mario Zamora and Joe Philpott. They get real about what it truly takes to keep this line of business moving - from the responsibility that comes with the role to what day‑to‑day…
- Cracking Down on Non-Domiciled Drivers in the Trucking Industry
Non-domiciled truck drivers is one of the hottest issues in the transportation industry. Listen to our panel of experts discuss changes being made and how those changes will impact the safety for everyone on the road.
- Over the Road Training at Knight Transportation
Beyond the Rig is back! We know it’s been a while but we’re excited to be back and deliver a podcast that covers all things trucking.On this episode, we're joined by two of the best trainers in our fleet. We’ll hear about their own experiences when they were trainees, their approach to teaching…
- 90's Women Training Mother Trucker w/ Rosalinda Tejada | #BTR30
On this episode of the Beyond The Rig Podcast, we chat with Rosalinda Tejada, a veteran on the road having driven professionally for over two decades. Rosalinda shares her experiences as a woman in the trucking profession, how the industry has changed over the years and her philosophy for training…
- Old School Truckin' & How To Train The Next Generation of Drivers w/ Mike Liu & Alex Trujillo | #BTR29
On this episode of Beyond The Rig we chat with Mike Liu and Alex Trujillo about what it takes to develop quality professional truck drivers. Alex explains what he's learned after decades over the road and as a trainer and Liu describes the tactics he used as a training program manager to make sure…
- Kenworth Trucks & The Current State of the Trucking Industry w/ Dave Williams & Don Blake | #BTR28
In this episode of the Beyond The Rig Podcast we sat down with Don Blake and Dave Williams. Don is a Regional Sales Manager with Kenworth Trucks. Dave is the Senior Vice President of Equipment and Government Relations at Knight Transportation. Don and Dave share with us some of the most exciting…
- Leveling Up Your Career In Trucking ft. Brian Davis | #BTR27
On this episode of Beyond The Rig we sit down with Brian Davis, a truck driver with multi-generational roots in trucking, an Owner Operator/Independent Contractor, a Diesel Technician, and now a Shop Foreman with Knight Transportation. Brian shares with us some of the changes he's seen in the…
- Adventures In Tennessee ft. Will Phipps | #BTR26
On this episode of the Beyond The Rig Podcast we catch up with our old friend Will Phipps to hear about his adventures since moving with his family out to Tennessee. Will share his typical hijinks and a little about his new role as a military veteran Truck Driver Recruiter.Podcast Description:On…
- Exploring The Many Sides of The Trucking Industry ft. Ivan Orona | #BTR25
In this episode we chat with Ivan Orona, an experienced truck driver, driver manager, operations leader and now Director of Driver Training. Ivan shares his deep appreciation for truck drivers and talks about what the transportation industry looks like from various perspectives. This highly…
- The NEXT GEN of TRUCKING | Millennial Drivers, Shuffle Dancing & #VanLife ft. Danae Brittan | #BTR24
In this episode of Beyond The Rig we sit down with Danae Brittan. She shares her experiences as a young woman in a predominately male dominated industry. She also describes how living #vanlife prepared her for life on the road as a professional truck driver and how he hobby of shuffle dancing…
- Multi-MILLION Mile Driver RAW STORIES & REAL OTR EXPERIENCES ft. Steve Higby | #BTR23
On this episode of the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking to Steve Higby, a Driver Trainer and Multi Million Miler truck driver. Steve shares stories and tips from his years of experience over the road.Podcast Description:On the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking all things trucking. We'll…
- Fit Trucker & Personal Trainer On Fitness Over The Road w/ Andre Slyter & Lin McCollum | #BTR22
In this episode of the Beyond The Rig Podcast we're joined by Andre Slyter, a personal trainer focused on helping truck drivers live healthier lives while on the road, and Lin "Lovie" McCollum, a seasoned truck driver with a passion for staying active and healthy while living out of a truck…
- What Does 32 YEAR IN TRUCKING Teach You? One Last Story w/ Cory Webster | #BTR21
After 32 years in trucking working for Knight Transportation, Cory Webster, our beloved guest host and legend in the transportation industry, has a few more stories to share with us. Join us as we send Cory off right with this bittersweet goodbye episode kicking off Season Three of Beyond The…
- Absolutely INSANE Stories & Bittersweet Goodbyes w/ Will Phipps | #BTR19
This episode features... Will Phipps?!? That's right - our beloved host is taking a leave of absence from the podcast, making a big move to Tennessee, far from the BTR studio. But don't worry, Will sends us off with some pretty incredible stories about his early career as a truck driver and fond…
- Truckers Can Be Cowboys, Bull Riders, & Stuntmen Too! w/ Chris Salva | #BTR20
This episode's wilder than a 8-second bull ride! Well, maybe not that wild, but we're certainly talking to someone who would know! Chris Salva is an OTR Truck Driver, former professional bull riding champion, Harley Davidson stunt rider, and just an absolute blast to talk to. In this episode we…
- Our Family's Trucking Roots & The Story of Knight Transportation w/ Kevin & Keith Knight #BTR18
What a special one this episode is! We had the chance to chat with two of the founders of Knight Transportation, Kevin & Keith Knight, as they shared with us the story of how they built one of the largest truckload carrier businesses in North America. Kevin & Keith also shared stories about their…
- Passing Down A Trucking Tradition: Father & Daughter Drivers w/ Bill & Desiree Haro #BTR17
In this episode of Beyond The Rig we're chatting with Bill & Desiree Haro! Bill is a multi-million mile trucking veteran with nearly 20 years of driving under his belt and Desiree is his daughter who just recently obtained her CDL and began her own journey over the road. We'll be talking about…
- What Does The Future of Trucking Look Like? w/ Knight-Swift Transportation Exec Adam Miller | #BTR16
In this episode we're talking to a very special guest, President of Swift Transportation and CFO of Knight-Swift, Adam Miller! We'll be getting into the impact of electric trucks on the industry, what the real applications of autonomous technology in trucking will look like, and where…
- The Do's & Don'ts of A Successful Owner Operator Trucker w/ Elliot Savoy | #BTR15
Don't miss this incredible new episode of Beyond The Rig with Elliot Savoy, a truck driving veteran who has had GREAT SUCESS as an OWNER OPERATOR. In this episode, Elliot shares his secrets to making the most money as an owner operator, making smart investments in your trucking business, and the…
- Master's Degree Dropout to Trucker Living The Vlog Life w/ Shelby | #BTR14
In this episode we're talking about maintaining a healthy perspective, the positive impact of kindness on the road, and the power of connecting with others through social media!Podcast Description:On the Beyond The Rig podcast we're talking all things trucking. We'll cover tons of topics with our…
- Recruiter & Fleet of Heroes Driver On Military To Trucking w/ Rik Reichert & David Valdivia | #BTR13
On this episode of Beyond The Rig we are talking to Rik Reichert, an Air Force veteran and driver of one of Knight Transportation's Fleet of Heroes trucks, and David Valdivia, a former Army Green Beret and military driver recruiter. We hear from Rik and David all about the transition from military…
- VOTE FOR CHRIS! (SEE DESCRIPTION) Transitioning From Army to Truck Driver w/ Chris Slindee | #BTR12
VOTE FOR CHRIS - https://www.transitiontrucking.org/voteOn this episode we will be sitting down with a 21 year Army veteran, Chris Slindee, who's new mission is to take a big rig through all 48 continuous U.S. states in honor of his truck driving father who recently passed away. Chris is also a…
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