Empowering Change: Human-Centered Leadership in the Transportation Industry with Steve Keppler

On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Steve Keppler, Co-Director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting Group. With over 33 years in trucking, logistics, and intermodal transportation, Steve shares lessons from his time at FMCSA, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and beyond.Steve explains why the industry must shift from reactive enforcement to proactive fleet safety culture, how Operation Safe Driver redefined road safety, and what COVID-19 taught leaders about innovation, education, and rebranding. His people-first leadership philosophy - rooted in sports and teamwork, shows why empowering others is key to lasting impact.If you’re a fleet manager, logistics professional, or transportation leader, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and drive change.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Steve Keppler’s multi-decade career shaped his unique perspective on trucking, logistics, and intermodal transportationWhy the transportation industry must transition from reactive enforcement to proactive safety cultureLeadership lessons from sports that apply to team development and mission-driven organizationsHow COVID-19 accelerated innovation, rebranding, and educational strategies in associationsThe story behind Operation Safe Driver and its data-driven, educational approach to road safetyWhy empowering individuals creates ripple effects that transform organizations and industriesConnect with Steve on LinkedIn HERE.Want to learn more about Steve's work? Check out Scopelitis Transportation Consulting’s website HERE.Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Subscribe to On the Frontline for more insights on safety, compliance, learning, and operations in the world of mobile, distributed, and high-risk workforces.