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Safety Matters From Reliance Partners
by Reliance Partners
Hosted by Thom Albrecht, the Safety Matters Podcast Series from Reliance Partners is a must-listen for truck drivers, owner-operators, and anyone keen on understanding the crucial aspects of safety in trucking. Each episode brings in experts from the transportation and logistics industry to share their valuable insights on industry updates and essential safety practices. Whether you're looking to stay informed about the latest trends or seeking practical advice to keep your business running smoothly, this podcast is your gateway to staying ahead in the ever-evolving field of transportation safety.
Episodes
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Green Corridors’ Vision for the Laredo-Monterrey Corridor Seeks To Revolutionize Cross-Border Logistics
For this Borderless Coverage edition of Trucking Matters, you’ll meet Mitch Carlson, who is the CEO of Green Corridors International. Mitch will be taking us inside how Green Corridors is working to transform cross-border freight movement. As he shares on the podcast, Green Corridors is taking an...
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This June’s Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference Poised To Deliver Timely Insights
The countdown has begun to the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference, which will take place on June 9th in Laredo, Texas. Initially developed by Borderless Coverage and hosted by Reliance Partners, the MCBT Conference is one of the most anticipated annual forums for…
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Safety Impact Team Explores The Key Points Of The Driver Fitness BASIC
The Driver Fitness BASIC will be in the spotlight during this Safety Matters edition of our series. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team return to the podcast to serve as our subject-matter experts as we continue our series on the Seven BASIC that are part of...
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC: Rules, Regs and Best Practices For Managing Violations
For this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we will be focusing on the Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC as we continue our series exploring each of the Seven Basics that are part of the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability Enforcement Program. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from...
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Exploring The Future of USMCA: Insights from Kenneth Smith Ramos
Our guest for this Borderless Coverage edition of the Trucking Matters Podcast Series is Kenneth Smith Ramos, who served as the Chief Negotiator of USMCA for Mexico in 2018, playing a key role in the trade agreement’s ratification. In addition to his leadership on USMCA, Kenneth is the former…
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Discussing Reliance Impact Safety Team Case Studies Related To CSA BASICS
In this Safety Matters episode of the series, Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega return to the podcast to highlight a collection of Case Studies they have compiled related to the work that Reliance Partners has done on behalf of clients navigating the FMCSA’s...
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LMCA’s Jerry Maldonado Building Bridges in Cross-Border Trade
Jerry Maldonado, who is the Chairman of the Board for the Laredo Motor Carrier Association, is our guest for this Borderless Coverage edition of the Trucking Matters Podcast Series. Jerry is also part of the Management Team at Warren Transport, where he is the Director of Laredo and Mexico...
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Cross-Border Trade Expert Martin Rojas Discusses Navigating Today’s Challenges
For our first Borderless Coverage episode of 2026, we will be featuring the insights of Martin Rojas, a highly respected subject matter expert with more than 30 years of experience within the cross-border sector of the transportation industry. Martin has followed up nearly 20 years in leadership...
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Super Transport International’s Ernesto Gaytan, Jr. Highlights Key Cross-Border Issues
Ernesto Gaytan, Jr., General Manager of Super Transport International (STI), is our featured guest on this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Ernesto and STI have become respected fixtures in Laredo, Texas, and within the cross-border sector of transportation in and out of Mexico.…
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Exploring The Crash BASIC And Practical Strategies For Reducing Frequency And Severity
In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we will be exploring the Crash Indicators BASIC, and we will be covering practical strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. We will also discuss the best practices for what drivers should do immediately after an accident and the...
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Top Attorney Carlos Sesma Discusses Mitigating Cross-Border Risks and Confianza Carrier Vetting Platform
Carlos Sesma, a Senior Partner at the Sesma, Sesma and McNeese Law Firm, connects with Trucking Matters from Mexico City for this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Carlos, who earned the reputation as the top corporate attorney in Mexico for the transportation and logistics sector, is...
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Safety Matters Edition: Understanding The Vehicle Maintenance BASIC
Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team serve as our guides for a look inside the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC. This Safety Matters episode of our series continues our exploration of the Seven Basics that are part of the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability...
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Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers Discusses Cross-Border Operations, ELP and Trade With Mexico
With the debut episode of our Trucking Matters Borderless Coverage Series, Reliance Partners welcomes Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers to discuss a host of topics related to the company’s cross-border operations while exploring the evolution of trade with Mexico since the days…
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Hours of Service: A Comprehensive Look At Compliance For Drivers and Fleets
In this Safety Matters edition of our podcast, Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega take listeners through a comprehensive look at the Hours of Service regulations as we continue our series examining the Seven BASICS that are part of the FMCSA’s Compliance,...
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Exploring The Use of DataQ Challenges With Unsafe Driving Violations
In this edition of the podcast, Trucking Matters continues our look into the Unsafe Driving BASIC that is part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability enforcement program. Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega...
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Understanding All Aspects Of FMCSA’s Unsafe Driving BASIC
With this episode, Trucking Matters from Reliance Partners begins our series exploring the Seven BASICs that are covered under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability enforcement program. BASIC is an acronym for Behavior Analysis and Safety...
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Providing Essential Insights For Surviving FMCSA Audits
Would your trucking company be prepared if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notified you that FMCSA would be conducting an audit of your operation? In this episode of the podcast, Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team offer a collection of…
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Conference Recap: Insights On What’s Happening With Cross-Border Trade
The Eighth Annual Modernization of Cross Border Trade Conference, which is hosted by Reliance Partners, took place in mid-June and it offered a number of valuable insights on what’s happening with cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico. Mark Vickers, the Executive Vice President of...
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Answering Important Questions On Updates To ELP Enforcement
Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega return to the podcast to continue the discussion on the guidance related to the decision by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to make English language proficiency an out-of-service violation. In this episode of the...
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Exploring The Impact of ELP Enforcement on Safety Compliance
In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we are joined by two members of the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team to discuss the recent decision by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to make English language proficiency an out-of-service violation. The guidance from CVSA follows the...
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Talking Tariffs & Other Key Issues: Previewing The Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference
In our debut episode for our 2025 season, Trucking Matters will be providing listeners with a preview of what you can expect when Reliance Partners hosts the eighth annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference in Laredo, Texas, on June 17th. Trucking Matters Podcast host Thom Albrecht…
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Going Inside the World of Cross-Border Freight Brokerage
In this episode of the Trucking and Safety Matters podcast, hosted by Tom Albrecht, Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners, the focus is on cross-border trade and the role it will play in the future of logistics. Our guest is Mark Vickers, who is the Executive Vice President and Head of...
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Chad Boblett’s Owner-Operator Tips To Stay Afloat During Tough Times
For this Trucking Matters edition of the Reliance Partners podcast series, we will be getting a ground-floor perspective on the state of freight and how to stay afloat in challenging times from Chad Boblett. As the creator of Rate Per Mile Masters Group on Facebook, Chad has become a valued...
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Taking A Deep Dive Into Market Conditions & The Prospects Ahead For Freight
Reliance Partners brings you another Trucking Matters edition of our podcast series as we will continue our deep dive into the market conditions and the capacity trends in the trucking industry. Our expert panel looking at the state of capacity is once again Craig Fuller, the CEO of FreightWaves,...
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Expert Panel Discusses The State Of Capacity
We are taking the opportunity to expand the scope of our series by bringing you a Trucking Matters edition of the podcast, and we will begin a discussion on the state of capacity during this episode. You will be hearing from three of the leading experts on all things related to capacity. Our…
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Addressing Questions On Expansion of FMCSA’s Roadside Inspection Regulations
In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the granular, detailed approach that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken in developing the expansion of regulations related to commercial motor vehicle inspections. Reliance Partners Safety Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel…
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Discussing New FMCSA Regulations Related To Roadside Inspections
This episode of Safety Matters is dedicated to providing perspective on the long list of new regulations that are coming on the books from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. With some 1,400 new regulations related to roadside inspections, professional drivers and company safety...
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Identifying Cargo Theft Red Flags & Other Theft Prevention Strategies
In this episode, Reliance Partners President Chad Eichelberger and Scott Cornell from Travelers Insurance return to Safety Matters to continue our discussion on identifying the growing number of cargo theft scenarios and prevention strategies to consider. Both Chad and Scott have spent years in…
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Combatting Advanced Methods Of Cargo Theft
While technology and automated processes have delivered a long list of efficiencies and savings for trucking and logistics companies, many of those same technologies are being used for nefarious purposes by cargo thieves and theft rings. In this episode of Safety Matters, we will be joined by…
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Exploring The Value Of Utilizing Mock Audits
With our second episode of the podcast, we will be discussing mock audits and other proactive strategies that can be utilized in addressing the key issues related to the Out of Service Challenge, which is also known as the OOS. Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega, two members of the Safety Team at…
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Navigating The Out Of Service Challenge
With the debut edition of the podcast, Safety Matters will begin our look into how to navigate the Out of Service Challenge, also known as the OOS. To help us dive into the key issues related to the Out of Service Challenge, we’ll be hearing the perspectives of Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega. Both...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Thom Albrecht, the Safety Matters Podcast Series from Reliance Partners is a must-listen for truck drivers, owner-operators, and anyone keen on understanding the crucial aspects of safety in trucking. Each episode brings in experts from the transportation and logistics industry to share their valuable insights on industry updates and essential safety practices. Whether you're looking to stay informed about the latest trends or seeking practical advice to keep your business running smoothly, this podcast is your gateway to staying ahead in the ever-evolving field of transportation safety.
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