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 memories of a time when he worked as a "Weeny Washer" at a meat packing plant. He had the whole crew busting up laughing by episode's end. You won't want to miss this memorable send off! Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 get into everything from CB radios to hauling livestock to taking care of your mental health. One things for certain, this episode is one for the books - and you're not going to want to miss it! Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

What a special one this episode is! We had the chance to chat with two of the founders of Knight Transportation, Kevin and Keith Knight, as they shared with us the story of how they built one of the largest truckload carrier businesses in North America. Kevin and Keith also shared stories about their upbringings, loving to play baseball and growing up in the small town of Plain City, Utah, birthplace of some of the most familiar names in trucking today, including Swift Transportation, CR England, Pride Transportation, and of course, Knight Transportation. This is one you're not going to want to skip! Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

In this episode of Beyond The Rig we're chatting with Bill and 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 best practices for trucking successfully, Desiree's journey finding independence and success following a challenging divorce, and the family bonds that keep both Bill and Desiree going when days get tough. Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 transportation is headed from the perspective of an executive of one of the largest trucking companies in North America. This is one episode you're not going to want to miss! Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 most useful life lessons he's learned from his father that have led to his success as a professional driver. | PREMIERING MONDAY, DECEMBER 13TH Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 service to a career in trucking, including what it takes to to be successful and how their military service has prepared them for their careers in transportation. Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

VOTE FOR CHRIS - https://www.transitiontrucking.org/vote On 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 Final 3 candidate for the Transition Trucking Driving Excellence Award following a year-long competition among veterans, guard members and reservists who have made the successful transition in the trucking industry following military service. You won't want to miss it! Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

Season Two of Beyond The Rig kicks off with special guests Russell Yokum and Shane Taylor. On this episode we hear from Russell about his experience transitioning from being a diesel technician to driving over the road and becoming a father while simultaneously training new drivers. We also hear from Shane about his experience going on a ride along with Russell and his appreciation for the challenging work that Drivers do everyday. Podcast Description: 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/2PmRlvi Follow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​ Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55 Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/ Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig