All Episodes
Keep Trucking Personal — 114 episodes
Episode 113: New Drivers: How to Build a Real Career in Trucking
Episode 112: DOT Blitz Week: How to Pass Inspections & Get Paid with Safety Manager Tyler Johnson
Episode 111: Raise the Standard: Owning DOT Blitz Week (International Roadcheck Prep)
Episode 110: Stand Firm and Act Like a Trucker Part 3 - The Standard That Builds the Industry
Episode 109: Stand Firm and Act Like a Trucker Part 2 - Do the Job Right
Episode 108: Stand Firm and Act Like a Trucker Part 1 - Stand Firm: No Excuses, Just Ownership
Episode 107: Living Radical Series Part 3 - Urgency Over “Someday”: The Final Key to Living Radical
Episode 106: Living Radical Series Part 2 - Intensity Gets You Started. Consistency Builds the Win.
Episode 105: Living Radical Series Part 1 - Turning Up the Intensity
Reload Repeat Series Part 4: Episode 17: Michael Hansen, The Road Less Traveled
Reload Repeat Series Part 3: Episode 13: Dakota Kivi: From Family Tradition to Heavy Haul
Reload Repeat Series Part 2: Episode 16: In the Hot Seat: Kaitlyn Kivi Interviews Tyler Kivi
Reload Repeat Series Part 1: Episode 2: Derek Kivi, CEO – Continuing a Family Legacy in Trucking
Episode 100: Staying Disciplined and Ready for What’s Next
Episode 99: The Standard Behind Great Heavy Haul
Episode 98: When Winter Hits Hard: Readiness, Decisions, and Protecting Your Paycheck
Episode 97: No Silver Bullet: Relationships, Responsibility, and the Road to 2026
Episode 96: Part 2 – The Meat & Potatoes of Trucking: Standards, Responsibility & Winning Long-Term
Episode 95: Part 1 - The Meat & Potatoes of Trucking: Lessons From the 1950s That Still Matter Today
Episode 94: Don’t Set Goals- Set the Standard: Winter Driving, Discipline & Starting the Year Right
Episode 93: A Christmas Message for the Road: You Are Seen, You Are Loved
Episode 92: Pressure With Purpose: Hard Work, Market Shifts, and Preparing for What’s Next
Episode 91: Hard Work Isn’t Optional: How to Rise With the Pressure in a Tough Market
Episode 90: Winning December: Mindset, Momentum, and Making Every Mile Count
Episode 89: A Thanksgiving Message to America’s Drivers
Episode 88: The Most Dangerous Part of Winter Isn’t the Weather
Episode 87: The Kind of Man Who Doesn’t Quit: Staying Dangerous in the Winter Season
Episode 86: Conflict on the Road: How Staying Calm Becomes Your Greatest Win
Episode 85: Pouring Into Others: The Ripple Effect of Giving Without Expecting
Episode 84: When the Drift Starts: Staying Focused on the Road and in Life
Episode 83: Anchored in Truth: Leadership, Faith, and Staying Grounded in a Shifting Industry
Episode 82: How Can I Help? The Small Question That Builds Big Trust
Episode 81: Trust First: How Drivers Win Big with Kaitlyn Kivi - Part 2
Episode 80: Building Trust on the Road: A Driver Specialist’s Perspective with Kaitlyn Kivi - Part 1
Episode 79: Defending the Drivers: A Tribute for Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Episode 78: Driver Appreciation Week: Family Values, Communication, and Keeping Trucking Personal with Derek Kivi
Episode 77: Planting Roots, Growing Success: Why Staying the Course Matters in Trucking
Episode 76: The Elephant in the Room: Respecting Truck Drivers and Taking Control of the Road
Episode 75: Are You Ready When They Call? Brake Safety Week & Emergency Response in Trucking
Episode 74: Breaking Down the Us vs. Them Mindset in Trucking
Episode 73: Sit Up Front: Hard Work, Health, and Hustle in Trucking
Episode 72: Crane Moves & Lead Bullets: Mastering the Fundamentals in a Tough Market
Episode 71: From Mr. Irrelevant to MVP: Finding Greatness in the Unexpected
Episode 70: The Courage It Takes: A Trucker’s Truth
Episode 69: Mid-Summer Momentum: Respect, Habits & the Golden Rule of Trucking
Episode 68: Digital Upgrades, Summer Readiness & a Cleaner Road Ahead
Episode 67: Driven by Purpose: How Mentorship Ignites a Legacy in Trucking
Episode 66: From Fatherhood to Freight: Becoming the Navy SEAL of Trucking
Episode 65: More Than Miles: The Power of Friendship at Kivi Bros. Trucking
Episode 64: The Real Reason to Stay the Course in Trucking: Trust, Tenure, and Truth
Episode 63: Summer Surge: Performance, Safety & Mindset in Peak Season
Episode 62: Behind the Wheel & Beyond: Health, Hobbies, and Hustle
Episode 61: Behind the Blitz: How Safety, Storytelling, and Strategy Drive Our Renewal Season
Episode 60: Your Final DOT Blitz Game Plan: What Drivers Must Know Before May 13
Episode 59: Preparing for Success: Your 2025 DOT Road Check Game Plan
Episode 58 - Drive to Thrive - Part 4: Fueling Connection Through Family & Relationships
Episode 57 - Drive to Thrive - Part 3: Keep It Moving - Physical Wellness on the Road
Episode 56 - Drive to Thrive - Part 2: Budget, Save, and Roll
Episode 55 - Drive to Thrive - Part 1: Mental Wellness on the Road
Episode 54: Tyler Kivi’s Journey Through Trucking and Life
Episode 53: Navigating Spring Challenges: Safety, Soft Shoulders & Smart Trucking
Episode 52: One Year of Keep Trucking Personal: The Journey, Lessons, and What's Next
Episode 51: Old School to High-Tech: How Trucking Loads Have Evolved
Episode 50: How Communication Drives Success in Trucking
Episode 49: Safety, Leadership & the Future of Trucking: A Conversation with Tyler and Derek Kivi
Episode 48: Change or Die: The Future of Trucking, Safety, and Market Optimism
Episode 47: Navigating Heavy Haul with John McDermott
Episode 46: Building Trust and Execution in Trucking
Episode 45: Finding Your 2 A.M. Friends: Building Relationships in Trucking
Episode 44: Full Steam Ahead: Navigating 2025 with Safety, Strategy, and Optimism
Episode 43: Execution Over Knowledge: The Roadmap to Success in 2025
Episode 42: Gratitude, Growth, and a Look Ahead to 2025
Episode 41: Driving Change: Keith Rahn’s Inspiring Journey from Army to Advocacy
Episode 40: Leadership and Accountability with Derek and Tyler Kivi
Bonus Episode: Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Persistence and Mindset
Episode 39: Pride in Your Ride: Redefining Trucking from the Inside Out
Episode 38: The December Sprint: Safety, Giving, and Old-School Trucking Values
Episode 37: Gratitude on the Road – Thanksgiving Reflections with Tyler, Derek, and Michael
Episode 36: Generations of Grit: The Kivi Family’s Road to Trucking Excellence
Episode 35: Gearing Up for Winter – CSA Success, Winter Preparedness, and Maximizing Earnings
Episode 34: Challenge Duluth: Compassion in Action and the 5% Difference
Episode 33: Community Connections in Trucking
Episode 32: Fall Adventures and Trucking Prep with Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet & Safety
Episode 31: Challenge Duluth: Uniting for Hurricane Relief with Michael Hansen
Episode 30: Mastering Hours of Service Recap & Personal Conveyance Rules
Episode 29: James Rice, Permit Technician: Mastering the Road, Military Logistics, and Permitting
Episode 28: Bob Bodin: A Journey Through the Trucking Industry
Episode 27: Driver Appreciation Week: Celebrating Our Heroes on the Road
Episode 26: 5 Essential Tips for Winter Driving and Tire Chains
Episode 25: Jordan Duncan, Driver Recruiter: Uncovering the Unexpected
Episode 24: Tom Land, Customer Service Rep: Balancing the Load
Episode 23: Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet & Safety: Back to School & CVSA Brake Safety Week
Episode 22: Tyler Kivi: Reflecting on the Journey & SAFE Incentive Program
Episode 21: Jessica Spencer, Driver Manager: Mental Health on the Road
Episode 20: Revolutionizing Trucker Health with Dr. Mark Manera of Offshift
Episode 19: Curt Anderson, Back on the Road
Episode 18: Holly Ankarlo, Lead Road Service Advisor: From Healthcare to Highways
Episode 17: Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet and Safety: The Road Less Traveled
Episode 16: In the Hot Seat: Kaitlyn Kivi Interviews Tyler Kivi
Episode 15: The Kivi Brothers: Derek, Tyler, and Dakota: Family, Trucking, and Growth
Episode 14: Samantha Baum, Load Planner: Navigating the Fast Lane
Episode 13: Dakota Kivi, Freight Business Development Director: From Family Tradition to Heavy Haul
Episode 12: Israel Larue, Professional Driver - Driving Towards Success
Episode 11: Aidan Skelly, Heavy Haul Driver - Overcoming Adversity & Achieving Excellence
Episode 10: Rick Thompson, Professional Driver - Trucking Tales from the Alaskan Highway
Episode 9: Special Edition - International Road Check: Tips for Success
Episode 8: David White, Director of Flatbed Operations - From Driver to Director
Episode 7: Frank Ramirez, Professional Driver - A Journey of Positivity
Episode 6: Charles Scoggins, Professional Driver - Building a Career in Trucking
Episode 5: Dean Goranson, Fleet Manager - His Journey at Kivi Bros. Trucking
Episode 4: Alex Eary, Professional Driver - From Flatbed to Heavy Haul
Episode 3: Mark Winfield, Professional Driver - Reputation On the Road
Episode 2: Derek Kivi, CEO - Continuing a Family Legacy in Trucking
Episode 1: Unveiling the Keep Trucking Personal Podcast