The Doug Andrus Distributing Podcast
by Doug Andrus Distributing
This is a podcast for truck drivers and the other employees of Doug Andrus Distributing LLC. It will discuss trucking topics, market trends, company news and policy, and any other topic the drivers want to discuss. Doug Andrus Distributing is a for-hire trucking company that has been in business since 1937 and is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is and always has been, family owned and family focused. We have two goals: 1) serve our customers and 2) provide a rewarding and stable work environment for our employees!
Episodes
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Meet Brad
We sit down with Stockton and Brad to talk about the Drivers of the month, get to know one of our new safety guys, Brad, and being healthy while over the road.
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A.I.?!?!
We sit down with Stockton, and Erica to talk about the Driver of the Month Award and the new AI Receptionist. Later we get a Driver Story from Mike, told by Krista.
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We've Got Changes
Sit down with us as we chat with Krista, Jimmie, Schuyler about changes around the office!
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Winter is Here
Today we sit down with Trent, Cole, Lynn, and Stockton, to discuss Driver Awards, Winter Weather Reminders, and the Freight Market.
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Winter is Coming, and Open Enrollment, and Fuel
We sit down with Saftey and Human Resources to discuss winter driving safety and open enrollment. We also go over the the new fueling app that we have been using as well as the new tablets.
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Fouth of July Special
On this Episode, we sit down with Lisa and learn more about her background. Later Erica chats with an old collegue, Marshall Trimble, the Arizona State Historian, about what it means to be an American.
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Heber Andrus: A Father, A Friend, A Giant
On this episode, Cole, Clay, and Lynn, sit down with multiple guests as they exchange stories and memories about Heber Andrus, a former owner of Doug Andrus Distributing.
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A New Season, A Staff Spotlight
We kick off a new season of the Doug Andrus Distributing Podcast! Starting off with some current events in the Trucking Industry from accross the nation, to our own backyard. We highlight some drivers, and for the bulk of the show, get to know Tony, the Supervisor of Team Heber, in a Staff...
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Episode 16 - Bet on Yourself
Episode 16 - Bet on Yourself: Drivers of the Month for February and March of 2025; Nathan from Safety Department with a word on DOT Week (Roadcheck Week); Discussion with Trent, Lynn, and Cole, about the awesome work Doug Andrus drivers have been doing the last few months.
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Episode 15 - The New Pay Raise / 2024 Drivers of the Year
Episode 15 - The New Pay Raise / Drivers of the Year for 2024: Remembering past driver Jay Erickson, Drivers of the Year for 2024, the New Pay Raise, Drivers of the Month for December 2024 and January 2025, Green Zone Scores and the new bonus.
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Episode 14 - Holiday Special
Episode 14 - Holiday Special: Message from Clay Murdoch, CEO; Drivers of the Month, Driver Tenure Milestones, Message from Jason Andrus; Detention Pay; Messages from Cole Murdoch and Jon Andrus; Splitting the Sleeper Birth (8/2 and 7/3 Split); Belnap Family Christmas Carol for 2024
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Episode 13 - Election Special 2024
Episode 13 - Election Special 2024: Discussion regarding the election's impact on trucking industry with Lynn Fuhriman, Cole Murdoch, Stockton Murdoch, and Trent Belnap; Drivers of the Month for September and October; Operations Updates; Thanksgiving and Winter Driving; Match the Temp on your...
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Episode 12 - Driver Appreciation 2024
Episode 12 - Driver Appreciation 2024: Cole and Stockton Murdoch talk serving burgers and dogs; Driver Robert Friedly talks safety and what he enjoys about the open road; Drivers Dave Havner and Robby Killian join their driver manager Greg Schmidt to talk shop.
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Episode 11 - Driver Appreciation, Brake Safety, and Open Enrollement
Episode 11 - Driver Appreciation, BrakeSafety, and Open Enrollement: Discussion regarding upcoming events at Doug Andrus Distributing with Trent Belnap, Erica Moore, Nathan Chatriand, Michelle Risenmay, and Glen Ogden (from Golden Insurance).
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Episode 10 - Extras, Extras, Extras
Episode 10 - Extras, Extras, Extras: Drivers of the Month for June 2024; Discussion regarding Netradyne camera system; a word from Clay Murdoch, president and CEO; Referral Bonuses with Erica Eames, accounting manager; Clean Inspection Gift Cards with Josh Kasper, safety department; 401(k) with...
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Episode 9 - Freight Update
Epidosde 9 - Freight Update: Drivers of the Month for May 2024; Cole Murdoch, Kelli Clayton, and Lynn Fuhriman discuss freight; Josh Casper and Nathan Chatriand with some safety reminders
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Episode 8 - Don't Get Rejected!
Episode 8 - Don't Get Rejected! - We talk load safety and preservation with Lynn Fuhriman VP of Operations; Nathan Chatriand, Safety Director; John Klaus, Driver; and David Stueve, Driver.
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Episode 7 - Make More Money
Episode 7 - Make More Money: "All in" CPM with Jason Andrus CFO - Efficiency Tips with Lynn Fuhriman, VP of Operations - Payroll Reminders with Erica Eames, Accounting Manager - Safety Minute with Nathan Chatriand, Safety Director
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Episode 6 - Shop Talk
Episode 6: Drivers of the Month for February 2024 - IFTA Stickers - Verification of Logs - Pretrip Inspections - Shop Process for Repair and Service with Jon Andrus and Trevor Hall
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Episode 5 - Looking Forward
Episode 5 - Looking Forward: Drivers of the Month for January; Medical Cards; Frieght Outlook for 2024, Driver Compensation for 2023; Driver Highlight
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Episode 4 - Salt
Episode 4 - Salt: Drivers of the Month; the road salt business, and Driver Highlight and Safety Messsage with Josh Kasper.
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Episode 3 - Legacy
Episode 3: Drivers of the Month for November 2023 - Distracted Driving - Driver Spotlight with Sid Summers - Company History with Heber Andrus
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Episode 2 - Plan Ahead
Episode 2 - Plan Ahead: Drivers of the Month for October 2023; Shop Talk: Winter Equipment Readiness from Jon Andrus (Block Heaters, Bunk Heaters, Fuel Treat, and Auto Start/Stop); Safety Minute: Slips, Trips and Falls - Three Points of Contact - Winter Footwear; Driver Spotlight: The Killian...
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Episode 1 - No Load is Worth Your Life
Inaugural Episode/Episode 1: Drivers of the Month for September 2023 - Driver of the Month Program - Form and Manner Hours of Service Violations - Winter Driving - Driver Spotlight: Carl Suttey - A Word with Owner and CEO Clay Murdoch
About this show
This is a podcast for truck drivers and the other employees of Doug Andrus Distributing LLC. It will discuss trucking topics, market trends, company news and policy, and any other topic the drivers want to discuss. Doug Andrus Distributing is a for-hire trucking company that has been in business since 1937 and is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is and always has been, family owned and family focused. We have two goals: 1) serve our customers and 2) provide a rewarding and stable work environment for our employees!
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