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The Dart Network Podcast
by Dart Podcast
Podcast by The Dart Network
Episodes
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174 - VP of Revenue Management Stephanie Williamson
Rounding out Women's History Month, Pat was joined by Vice President of Revenue Management Stephanie Williamson. Listen as she talks about her journey in the trucking industry and what Women's History Month means to her. Follow us online: https://www.facebook.com/TheDartNetwork...
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173 - President & CEO Dave Ables
Dart President and CEO Dave Ables joined Pat on this episode of The Dart Network Podcast. Listen to hear Dave's journey in the trucking industry, how he came to Dart and learn about the new driver ambassador program. Follow us online: https://www.facebook.com/TheDartNetwork...
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172 - Vice President of Maintenance Paul Pettit
Pat sat down with Vice President of Maintenance Paul Pettit to discuss the new Peterbilts coming soon to Dart. He also talks about his department goals for 2021. We get to learn more about Paul, his career path, and his military experience. Follow us @TheDartNetwork on Facebook, Twitter and…
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171 - Meeting the new host Pat Wortham
The Dart Network Podcast has a new host, Dart Safety Advisor Pat Wortham. Listen as we learn more about our new host and what we have planned for the podcast in 2021. Follow us @TheDartNetwork on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and @DartNetwork on Instagram
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Meet Gerald Northcutt, A New Member of Dart's Military Truck Fleet
In this edition of the podcast, we meet Dart company driver Gerald Northcutt. Earlier this year, Gerald was seated in one of the military-wrapped trucks in the Dart Network fleet. We discuss Gerald’s military career and when he first saw the Kenworth T-680 that would eventually become his new…
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Meet Scott Draper & How He Honors His Family With Every Mile He Drives
In this edition of the podcast, you’ll meet Scott Draper, the new driver behind the wheel of Dart’s Breast Cancer Awareness Truck. As you’ll hear, Scott felt a strong call to submit an application to fill the open seat of this special truck within the Dart company fleet. Scott’s new ride features...
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Meet Anthony Page, Company Driver of the Year for Dart's Dedicated Fleet
In this edition of the podcast, we conclude our series highlighting Dart's annual award winners by featuring Anthony Thomas, Dart's Company Driver of the Year for Dedicated Operations. PodWheels Executive Producer Greg Thompson caught up with Anthony as he was taking a break from the road. As...
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Meet Guled, Contractor of the Year for the Dart's Dedicated Fleet
In this edition of the podcast, we'll meet Guled as we continue our series of segments introducing you to Dart’s award winners for the Company Driver of the Year and the Independent Contractor of the Year. Guled earned the title of the Independent Contractor of the Year for the Dedicated fleet. A...
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Meet Anthony Thomas, Contractor of the Year for the Dart Network Fleet
In this edition of the podcast, we will begin a series of segments introducing you to Dart’s award winners for the Company Driver of the Year and the Independent Contractor of the Year. We are going to begin our series by placing the spotlight on Anthony Thomas. Anthony recently earned the award…
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Industry Update & Conversation With Dart President & CEO Dave Ables
Recorded during the first week of May, Dart President & CEO Dave Ables is our guest for an extended Q&A session that covers a variety of topics of interest to everyone in the Dart Network. We talked to Dave on how the Dart Network continues to respond as the country addresses the COVID-19…
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Owner-Operator Paul Konzen Shares His Perspective On The Role Of Communication
In this edition of the podcast, we’ll introduce you to Paul Konzen, an owner-operator in the Dart Network. Prior to the COVID-19 National Emergency, Paul met with members of the Dart Management Team in Eagan. During his time at the headquarters, Paul talked about the importance of communication…
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How Dart & The Trucking Industry Have Responded To The COVID-19 National Emergency
Recorded on March 24, we talk with Dart General Counsel Doug Grawe to learn how the Dart Network is responding to the changes and challenges that the COVID-19 National emergency has created. In addition, Doug shares a number of important reminders related to keeping owner-operators and company...
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Leonard Larson Shares His Secrets For Great Road Photos
In this edition of the podcast, we spend some time with Leonard Larson, a company driver in the Dart Network since 2007 who has developed quite a talent for capturing stunning scenic pictures during his time out on the road. Leonard’s work has become a fixture in the annual Dart calendar, and his...
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A Look At The State Of The Nation's Highway Infrastructure
As part of our series looking at some of the headlines and national issues that have become topics of discussion in the trucking industry, the Dart Network Podcast explores a subject that every company driver and owner-operator has studied mile by mile while traveling across the nation’s roads…
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A Look At Truck Parking & Dart's Efforts To Lobby For Improvements
Doug Grawe, the General Counsel at Dart, joins us on the podcast to discuss how Dart is reaching out to state and federal officials to create a greater awareness for the need to address the lack of available truck parking across the country. Doug also addresses how Dart is reaching out to the...
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Industry Headlines & Challenges To Independent Contractor Status
Doug Grawe, the General Counsel at Dart, joins us on the podcast discusses how Dart is responding to the recent challenges to independent contractor status that have been in the news. Doug will talk to us about California’s AB5 law and a U.S. House of Representatives bill. During the interview,...
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Sharing Stories of Driver Recognition By Dedicated Customers
In this edition of the Dart Network Podcast, Dart’s Director of Dedicated Operations Jennifer Hurley shares two stories of ways in which two Dedicated account customers went the extra mile to recognize two members of Dart’s Dedicated fleet for the excellent service they provide each week.…
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Bernie Gray On HIs Return To Dart
Bernie Gray, who has been an owner-operator in the Dart Network for the past seven years, hit a bit of a crossroads this fall. He decided to take a look at what looked to be greener pastures on the other side of the trucking fence, leaving Dart for a short time. Not long after moving on, Bernie...
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Getting Off To A Good Start On The Road
In this podcast, , we wanted to share the perspective from one of the voices of experience in the Dart Network. Mark Boucher is an owner-operator who has logged 11 years as part of the Dart Network. A military veteran who is very determined and highly disciplined in his approach to running his...
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Meet Owner-Operator Scott McCarter
Scott McCarter, an owner-operator in the Highway Sales Program, talks about his first year with Dart and running in the Google Dedicated fleet. We caught up with Scott in the South Atlanta Operating Center during Driver Appreciation Week. We met Scott while he was having a conversation with John...
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Dart85: Don & Bev Oren Reflect On History & Can-Do Attitude At Company's Heart
In this segment, the Dart Network Podcast welcomes two very special guests to our Driving Through History Series. We will be joined by Dart Chairman of the Board Don Oren and his wife, Bev. We asked Don to reflect on the history of the company, its impact on the industry and his 66-year career in...
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Dart85: Pt. 1 ATA Chief Chris Spear On Dart's Contributions To The Trucking Industry
The Dart Network Podcast welcomes ATA President & CEO Chris Spear as a special guest in our Driving Through History Series. The ATA is the nation’s largest organization representing the trucking industry. Chris spent some time with us by phone, sharing his perspective on this milestone…
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Dart85: Part 2 With Chris Spear, the President & CEO of the American Trucking Associations
In Part 2 of our conversation with ATA President & CEO Chris Spear, we get more of his observations on Dart’s ability to sustain and grow its business across all of the changes that the trucking industry has seen during the past 85 years. During this segment, you’ll also hear Chris discuss the...
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Dart85: Minnesota Trucking Association Salutes Dart on 85 Years of Leadership
John Hausladen, the President of the Minnesota Trucking Association, considers Dart and the Oren family as valued partners in furthering the image of trucking and serving as an example for the membership of the state association. We talked with John about the impact that the Oren family and Dart...
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Dart85: Owner-Operator Larry Severson’s Legend Was Built During His 42 Years In The Dart Fleet
As part of our series, we wanted to make sure to represent the perspective of the people behind the wheel within the Dart Network. During his 42 years as an owner-operator in the Dart fleet, Larry Severson became known as “Larry The Legend,” and it’s easy to see how he earned that title. Larry...
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Dart85: Retired Sales & Marketing VP Joyce Jordan Blazed Trail Across the Trucking Industry
One of the best parts of producing this series was the opportunity to chat with some of the retired stalwarts at Dart. Looking back at the company's history, Joyce Jordan was one of those difference-makers for Dart. Joyce served as Dart’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing for many years prior...
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Dart85: Part 1 With Retired Dart Executive Alan Swenson
Alan Swenson joined Dart in 1967 and held a variety of executive positions over a 48-year career with the company. In Part 1, we talked with Alan about joining the company and get his observations on how Dart has grown over the years. We also asked Alan to look back at his most lasting memories…
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Dart85: Part 2 With Retired Dart Executive Alan Swenson
In Part 2 of our conversation with retired Dart executive Alan Swenson, we asked Alan to take us back to the days before deregulation and working to get hauling authority through the Interstate Commerce Commission. Alan shares the challenges that were faced during the ICC days, and he looks back…
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Dart85: Stephanie Williamson Reflects On Dart’s Approach To Opening New Doors
In this segment, we’ll meet Stephanie Williamson, the Vice President of Revenue Management at Dart. Stephanie has been a part of the Dart Network now for 25 years, starting as a fleet manager and serving organization in a number of roles. Stephanie has a long history in the trucking industry. Her...
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Dart85: Gary Randall Looks Back At Dart Operations Through The Years
Gary Randall joined Dart as a summer intern in 1982. Today, he is Dart’s VP of Operations. In this segment, we asked Gary to look back at Dart’s history and the changes he has witnessed in Operations over the years as the trucking industry continues to evolve. Gary also shares his Mt. Rushmore of...
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Dart85: John Basill Discusses The Early Days of Highway Sales
John Basill, the Executive Vice President of Dart Transit, was asked by the Dart Network Podcast to look back at his beginnings with the Dart Network, and he talked to us about his days with Highway Sales. As you’ll hear, John looks back fondly at those early days, working directly with Highway...
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Dart85: Taking A Look At Truck Techology & Maintenance Through The Years
In this segment, Dart Network Podcast will examine the evolution of the equipment and maintenance in the Dart fleet. Looking back at Dart’s history, did you know that the first rig in the fleet was a 1934 Ford with an 18-foot trailer. As you’ll hear in this segment, the tractors coming into the...
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Dart85: Judy Nelson Reflects On Her Front-Row Seat For 30 Years of Dart's History
Judy Nelson has been a fixture in the executive offices at Dart for the past 30 years. She is the Senior Executive Administrative Assistant for the company and she has worked directly with Dart Chairman of the Board Don Oren for her entire tenure with the company. For this Driving Through History...
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Dart85: 'Resident Dart Historian' Doug Grawe Looks Back at Dart's First 85 Years
As General Counsel for the Dart Network, Doug Grawe is a key member of the company's executive leadership team. With his interest in history and learning about the growth of the company over the years, Doug also holds the unofficial title as the 'Resident Historian' for Dart. We talked with Doug...
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DAW 2019 Brad Woodruff Interview
What does it feel like to be the grand-prize winner of the Driver Appreciation drawing that was a part of Dart's 85th anniversary celebration? The Dart Network Podcast talked with owner-operator Brad Woodruff shortly after he had been announced as the grand-prize winner of the Chevy Silverado...
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DAW 2019 Dart Execs Interview
During our recent trip to Ellenwood for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we spent some time with two members of the Dart Senior Leadership Team who made the trip to the Atlanta-area and the Ellenwood Operating Center. In this segment, you’ll be hearing from Executive Vice President John...
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DAW 2019 Darnell Wilson Interview
During Driver Appreciation Week, we made a return trip to Ellenwood to spend some time with owner-operators and company drivers as well as the team at the Atlanta-area facility. The podcast caught up with Darnell Wilson, the Operating Center Supervisor for Ellenwood, as Driver Appreciation Week…
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DNP Magazine Edition Aug 2019
Check out the August 2019 edition of the Dart Network Podcast Magazine. You’ll hear a collection of highlights from feature interviews that will be coming soon to the Dart Network Podcast Series. You’ll also hear tips for the road and other special features, including segments on sports and...
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Summer 2019 Safety Update
Gary Falldin, the Vice President of the Vice President of Safety, Security and Driver Onboarding at Dart, shares important summer driving safety tips and the fleet's strong improvement within CSA categories.
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Dart Shines At Kids Event
The Dart Network Podcast takes the show on the road to a Touch A Truck event in White Bear Lake Minnesota. Touch A Truck is a nationwide program that brings together various trucking and public safety groups together in an effort to get kids involved in learning about trucks and public safety. In...
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Meet The Monahans 2018 Contactors Of The Year
The Dart Network Podcast visits with Bev and Mike Monahan, the 2018 Contractors of the Year for Dart. Mike is now in his 25th year of contracting with Dart, and you’ll hear how the call of the road, with support from Mike, convinced Bev to make a career transition eight years ago from working as…
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Meet Kelvin Haywood Company Driver Of The Year 2018
In this edition of the Dart Network Podcast, we learn how Kelvin Haywood found the trucking industry and a home at Dart. You’ll hear Kelvin’s reaction to being named the 2018 Company Driver of the Year for Dart. In addition to discovering some of his tips for success as a professional driver,...
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Voices of Experience: Pat Wortham On Success As An Owner Operator
In this edition of the podcast, we’ll be talking with Dart Network veteran owner-operator Pat Wortham on his approach to achieving success as an owner-operator. Pat shares valuable tips on how to build a successful business as an owner-operator as well as his experiences in the lease-purchase...
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DNPN ATA US Bank Event At Dart
The Dart Network Podcast was on hand for a special American Trucking Associations event hosted by Dart. U.S. Bank organized and facilitated the event, which focused on multi-generational recruiting and outreach within minority communities to address trucking’s workforce needs. In addition to...
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DNPN Ameriplan Benefit Update 02 - 21 - 19
Rebecca Schulteis, the onsite representative at Dart's Eagan, Minn., headquarters from Ameriplan Benefit Corporation, provides an important update regarding Ameriplan’s insurance options available for Dart’s Owner-Operators. Rebecca discusses the various coverages available as well as the steps...
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DNPN Meet The Team Darnell Wilson
In this Meet The Team segment, the Dart Network Podcast introduces you to Darnell Wilson, who oversees Dart's new Operating Center in Ellenwood. Darnell discusses his experiences in trucking, including his years as both a local and OTR driver.
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DNPN Ellenwood Open House Event
The Dart Network Podcast goes on the road to Ellenwood, Ga., to cover the opening of Dart's new Operating Center in the Atlanta metro area. Dart Chairman of the Board Don Oren is among our guests on the podcast.
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DNPN John Mooney Discusses Quest Award
Dart Vice President of Sales John Mooney joins the podcast to discuss the vital contribution made by owner-operators and company drivers as Dart earned the prestigious Quest For Quality service excellence award for the second straight year.
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DNPDT 2018 Year End Safety Update
Dart Vice President of Safety & Security Gary Falldin discusses the improvements made and praises the work done in the area of injury prevention during 2018 by Dart’s Driving Community. Gary also shares important reminders related to preventing injuries in and around the truck.
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DNPN Dart At MSP Strides Event 2018
One of the top highlights of 2018 was Dart’s participation as a sponsor in the Minneapolis Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. We share coverage and interviews from the event, which featured Dart driver and breast cancer survivor Debbie Chapman. Debbie is the driver of Dart's Fight Like A...
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