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On November 5, we welcomed the two newest additions to our Fleet of Heroes program: The Spirit of Freedom and The Trailblazer.The Spirit of Freedom honors America's military heroes and is proudly driven by Anthony Evans, a Million Miler Phoenix Refrigerated driver and Army veteran. The Trailblazer honors America's military women and is driven by El Paso driver Marcia Luchenbill, an Army veteran and TCA 2026 Driver of the Year.We interviewed both drivers about their experiences in both the military and trucking!

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 driver influencers who are helping thousands of people take a fresh look at the trucking industry. Although their paths into trucking were different, both have built loyal followings by sharing authentic glimpses of life on the road. From career growth and personal freedom to overcoming challenges and finding adventure, their stories prove there's much more to trucking than meets the eye.

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!

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 life is actually like on the road. With two different perspectives and experience levels, you’ll hear an honest take on the challenges, rewards, and realities of being a refrigerated driver. As beverage season approaches, this is a great opportunity to better understand the critical role our drivers play in our operation. And fair warning - these guys were having a time and had us laughing throughout the conversation, making it just as entertaining as it is informative.

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.

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 students in the truck, and a few of their most memorable stories from over the road. Hear why they chose to become trainers and what it takes to prepare the next generation of safe and productive professional drivers.

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 the next generation of female truckers. This is a fantastic conversation you will not 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/2PmRlviFollow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 drivers got the training they needed. This episode is chock-full of wisdom from two trucking industry veterans!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/2PmRlviFollow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig

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 innovations coming to new trucks in the coming years, what to expect in the future and the current limitations with electric trucks, and the state of the transportation industry in Q4 of 2022. This is one you won't 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/2PmRlviFollow on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z6cdYR​Follow on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3fuHz55Interested in becoming a driver? Visit https://driveknight.com/Enjoy the podcast, and keep on trucking! #BeyondTheRig