The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast - Episode 74

Stevens Roundtable: Felisha Donerson: A Driver Manager's Passion for Building Relationships with Drivers Felisha Donerson, a driver manager at Stevens Transport, shares her experience transitioning from being a company driver to a driver manager. She talks about the challenges she faced while learning to maneuver an 18-wheeler and the importance of understanding shipping and receiving processes. Felisha emphasizes the significance of building relationships with drivers and treating them as individuals rather than just numbers. She believes in being a listening ear and advocate for her drivers, making sure to know them by name and understanding their personal stories. Felisha manages around 52 to 55 drivers at a time and strives to provide personalized support to each of them. Felisha Donerson - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felisha-donerson-a8083a84/ Driver Spotlight: Driver/Trainer Mike Langford Shares Wisdom and Passion for Trucking Industry Mike Langford shares his journey as a truck driver, starting as a company driver and transitioning to becoming an independent contractor. He emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for managing his own truck and saving costs by doing his own maintenance. Mike also talks about his passion for helping others succeed and his desire to leave a positive impact on the world. He shares his wisdom and advice for new drivers, encouraging them to learn from experienced drivers and make the most of opportunities in the industry. Stevens Family Spotlight: Get to Know Chelsea Ramirez: Safety and Compliance Manager at Stevens Transport Trucker Tim Cicciarelli interviews Chelsea Ramirez, the Safety and Compliance Manager at Stevens Transport. Chelsea explains her role as the verifications manager and how her team works with the recruiting department to assess the qualifications of potential drivers. She emphasizes that Stevens Transport is looking for responsible individuals who are interested in traveling and exploring new places while working as truck drivers. Chelsea also addresses the misconception that individuals with a sketchy past cannot find opportunities at Stevens Transport, highlighting that the company takes a holistic approach when evaluating applicants. During the interview, Chelsea shares personal details about her life, and in a rapid-fire question segment, Chelsea reveals that her celebrity crush, her favorite smell and the meaning behind her favorite tattoo. Chelsea Ramirez - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsearamirez1104/ Trucking Song: Down the road (A Trucker's Tribute) - Rob Anthony An acoustic tribute to truckers who move the world along day to day and to the families who await their safe return.  Download on iTunes: http://bit.ly/WhileTheWorldSleepsiTunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyWhileTheWorldSleeps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9kStKWFLxo Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards 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/ Become a Driver for Stevens TransportFor 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 Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport