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In this episode of the podcast recorded on May 15th, PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson and NTDC Historian Eugene Mulero open up their reporter’s notebooks to review the State TDC Results from the first completed event in Arizona through the State Championships in North Dakota and Kentucky in early May. Greg and Eugene spend some time reviewing the results and what they have learned as the first 11 states have completed their TDCs. You’ll hear them discuss some familiar names who have become regulars at the NTDCs over the years and you’ll also hear them highlight some newcomers as well. You’ll learn who has completed the “TDC Cycle” of vehicle division championships over their careers and you’ll also find out about the most memorable storylines Greg and Eugene have seen thus far in 2026. And, as our podcast series is approaching the milestone of 250 episodes releases, Greg and Eugene take some time to reflect on this podcasting journey and they express their gratitude and thanks to all our listeners. You can also access all the results from the TDCs that PodWheels has compiled to date from the State Associations that have held their championships. Just click on the names of the states in the following list: Arizona (March 28), Washington (April 11), Georgia (April 23-24), South Carolina (24-25), California (April 26), Mississippi (May 1-2), Tennessee (May 1-2), Idaho (May 2), Nevada (May 2) and North Dakota (May 9). OUR FRIEND OF THE PODCAST SPONSOR: Founded in 2007, the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is the only nationwide nonprofit that provides short-term relief to Class A OTR drivers suffering from an illness or injury that took them out of work within the last 365 days. The St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund also provides several free prevention health and wellness programs for OTR drivers in an effort to keep them on the road, including nicotine and smoking cessation, diabetes prevention, chronic disease management, at-home cancer screenings, and vaccine vouchers. To learn more about the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and all of the offerings available from SCF, including how you can support their important work to help professional drivers and their families, visit TruckersFund.org. The post Reporter’s Notebook: Looking Back At First Weeks of TDC Season appeared first on PodWheels.

One of the realities of trucking is that the industry is filled with small- and medium-sized businesses. In this episode of the Grawe Pod, we will be exploring a number of the HR challenges that trucking operations with 100 employees or less must navigate within today’s business landscape. For an instructive discussion that covers a host of timely topics, Grawe Group Founder & CEO Doug Grawe is joined on this edition of the podcast by Human Resource experts Alisha Hanson and Ashley Brandbury, the Co-Founders of Build Your Roots HR. Alisha and Ashley take listeners inside the critical support HR consulting offers businesses under 100 employees from recruitment to compliance. They also talk to us about building internal redundancies and seamless transitions in HR functions to avoid operational disruptions as well as the challenges of multi-state employment, including legal, payroll and onboarding differences. The discussion includes noting the importance of staying on top of changes in laws and regulations, including on the state level, citing the implementation of a Minnesota state law covering paid family leave. In the final portion of the episode, Alisha and Ashley share their perspectives on how the growing use of AI is shaping HR, noting that companies need to begin strategies and policies that can be adaptable for the business as AI continues to evolve. In the closing moments of the episode, Alisha shares a note about the next Capacity To Lead seminar that Build Your Roots HR will be hosting on July 17th in Bayport, Minnesota. If you would like to learn more about the Capacity To Lead seminar, including how you can register to attend, please click here. To learn more about the Grawe Group, visit the firm’s website, TheGraweGroup.com. The post Insights On Navigating The Top HR Challenges In Today’s Business Landscape appeared first on PodWheels.

Over the last few years, Darius Uible of UPS has become a familiar presence at the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships. As the man behind the camera with the UPS Media Team at NTDC, Darius has gained a unique perspective and position of respect while covering his UPS teammates. As a competitor at the Kentucky State TDC for the past several years, Darius has dreamed of joining his teammates at the NTDCs as a State Champion. In this episode of the podcast, Darius talks to us about how he broke through in 2026 to become a State Champion in the Flatbed division in the Kentucky TDC, while posting the best score on the driving course — even after coming up with a zero on the first two problems. As he shares with PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson, achieving the realization of what had been a seemingly unreachable dream was no easy feat. John Willinger, Kentucky’s State TDC Grand Champion during the previous three years, was once again a part of the division where Darius was competing. As you’ll hear, Darius channeled the lessons of the past and utilized the additional training by caring teammates over the past couple of years, breaking through to join the NTDC field on the road to Pittsburgh. It’s a fun and inspiring conversation that captures the spirit of the NTDC program and what can happen when dreams and hard work come together. FRIEND OF THE PODCAST SPONSOR:  The Lutzie 43 Foundation is our Friend of the Podcast for this episode of the NTDC 2026 Series. Founded to honor the legacy of Philip Lutzenkirchen, the Lutzie 43 Foundation is dedicated to make sure that the tragedy that took his life would never have to be repeated. Philip was a standout athlete, a beloved teammate, and a man of tremendous character. Today, the foundation that carries his name is working to change the driving culture across the Southeast and beyond by tackling distracted driving, impaired driving, and unsafe habits behind the wheel. To learn more about the Lutzie 43 Foundation and how you can use 43 Key Seconds to run through an important safety checklist before starting your vehicle, visit Lutzie43.org. The post Picture Perfect: Darius Uible Of UPS Breaks Through To NTDC With First State Title appeared first on PodWheels.

In this special episode of our series shared on Mother’s Day, we present the inspiring story of Sarah Mosley, who looks back at her fight to survive a brain cancer ordeal. These days, Sarah is standing up again to do battle with another cancer diagnosis while managing the complexities of daily life and motherhood. With our Destination for this episode being hope, PROJECT 61 Health & Wellness Manager Lindsey Bryan welcomes her friend Sarah to the podcast for an expansive and uplifting conversation.  As you will hear, Sarah continues to find new ways to draw upon her faith and inner strength when faced with the challenges she has encountered in recent years. Sarah’s resilience and positive mindset serve as a beacon of hope for anyone facing a health crisis or even when we are called to navigate one of life’s unexpected turns. About PROJECT 61: Driving health. Fueling life. Supporting the heroes behind the wheel — that’s what PROJECT 61 is all about. Project-61.org is the web address where the change begins. If you’re a driver — or if you care about someone who is — head over to Project-61.org. You’ll find resources to get started, including access to a free mobile app built specifically for life on the road — plus a chance to take the Trucker Health Pledge and show your support for the men and women behind the wheel. You can even make a donation to help PROJECT 61keep doing this important work across the industry. The post From Chaos to Calm: Sarah Mosley’s Journey of Resilience and Hope appeared first on PodWheels.