What's Your Drive?: Recent Episodes
Hirschbach Motor Lines
The What’s Your Drive Podcast is all about what is happening at Hirschbach Motor Lines and within the trucking industry. We're not your typical trucking company - in a really good way. Hirschbach has been delivering state of the art transportation solutions for over 80 years and that's not changing anytime soon. Join us as we talk with Hirschbach team members and industry experts; and share news, information and tips with our family of drivers, customers, industry friends and staff.
Join Chris Schmitt as we kick of Driver Appreciation week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt and Brooke Willey as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt and Wrigley Marquith as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt and Sean Moser as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt as he introduces Hayden Stocking, Hirschbach Driver Development Coordinator, and we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Andy Peter as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Jason Weber as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt for a special episode from the Driver Advisory Board meeting, featuring Jason Weber, and Driver Advisory Board members and Hirschbach drivers Cody Harrell and Clint Lindig, as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Jason Weber as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt as he introduces Chad Smith, Hirschbach's VP of Safety, and review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Jenna Wold as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and special guest CEO Richard Stocking as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Jason Weber as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
• Today is the Friday before Thanksgiving and one of the busiest days of the year. • We have a record load count going. • Continuing to keep our focus on being safe. We had our first jackknife of the season. • There is a major snowstorm is coming through this week/weekend- be vigilant, plan ahead, and be prepared. Keep your extra gear to stay warm, non-perishable food, and water. • The Weather Task Force is being ramped up to help you and provide additional communication. • If you have not already- please complete the Winter Driving Training on the App
Drivers of the Month is nominated by the Driver Manager and Account Manager within the organization. Safety, Service, and Dedication to Excellence are the criteria that is used. • Dedicated- Kevin Gloria- is on the Demkota Fleet out of Aberdeen. Thank you for your dedication to service and safety!
• OTR- Brett Franzen- been at Hirschbach for almost 12 years. Always has a smile on his place, dressed for success, delivers a ton of freight, and is always willing to help.
Holiday Next week: Thank you to all of our drivers, we appreciate all of the work that you do and the support system you have for putting in the effort to make Hirschbach a successful organization. **Please get a meal on Hirschbach next week. Scan in your receipt and we will cover it. We have a lot to be thankful for and our Drivers are at the top of our list.
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Amanda Mulholland as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Open Enrollment-
Company Drivers- through11/18. Sisco Enrollment Center: 1-855-447-4726 ext 4420 • If you would like your benefits to stay the same you do not need to take any action. • If you would like to make changes or enroll- you must call Sisco before 11/18 to be active for 1/1/2023. • There are more mental health coverages through Doctor on Demand which would allow you to get help even while out on the road.
Independent Contractors- enrollment through 12/15. UTBA: 1-855-843-6563 • One time of the year where you are able to gain major medical coverage • Lyric Health- offered with UTBA membership ($3.46 per week)- Offers virtual urgent care and mental health services at a $0 copay • Additional Benefits have been added to the legal plan • If you need help going out to the marketplace to find medical coverage that is less expensive, please reach out
Updates:
Diesel- refinery shut down in Arizona so recommending fueling before you get there due to prices hikes in that area. Should be resolved by Monday.
Load Count- is not as busy as 2020 and 2021. Projections are trending up and the sales team is out there working gaining additional business.
Q&A with Amanda Amanda has been at Hirschbach about 5.5 years. Loves trucking due to the fast paced nature of the job, the diversity of people. The HR Team is her favorite part of her job- they are passionate about taking care of others. Outside of work she enjoys hanging out with her dog Nash, spending time with her niece and nephew, family time. Greatest accomplishment thus far- paid off 10 years of student loan debt in 8 years. Also proud of her family around her and watching her family grow. Prefers to cook rather than go out to eat. Great time to destress. Loves to make a homemade alfredo sauce. Measures success by seeing how she and her team has taken care of someone that day.
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Ashley Alexander as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Jason Weber as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Special Guest- Jason Weber VP of Dedicated Operations -1st time guest on the podcast; has been at Hirschbach for 9 years and started as a nights and weekend service tracking position- moved to dispatch on OTR- then to dedicated as a Dispatcher on the Michigan Water Account- then moved to planner on that fleet and additional fleets moving on up - Outside of work- likes to cheer on the Packers, snowmobile, snowboard, any snow sports. - Enjoys the challenge in trucking and the day-to-day operations and puzzles to solve - His favorite part of his job is the New Account and Start-up’s with new customers and the challenge to get it rolling successfully - Greatest Accomplishment thus far: Work related- working through all of the different positions at Hirschbach and the relationships he has built. Personal- 3 healthy kids and a happy marriage going on 7 years
Dedicated Updates: - Holiday season is upon us - Winter weather driving and being safe needs to be a top priority and make the right choice to take care of yourself and the motoring public - Take the winter weather driving training and refresh your knowledge regardless of experience - Be on the ball with our current customers and make sure we are doing our very best to service our customers - There are some openings on the dedicated Fleet and some potential new opportunities as we move into the new year 2023- reach out if you are interested in a dedicated spot or send a referral our way-The best place to see these options is on the Hirschbach App - Shout out to September’s Driver of the Month on Dedicated- Gene Geiger- bravo and congratulations! - Each month the Dedicated Operations Team reviews, service, utilization, and following the Hirschbach Way
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Joe Karberg as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Questions from last week
1) EFS - Direct Deposit - if Lease Purchase you do need to set this up again. There are great details in the packet you receive with your new card - If Company, no change unless you want your pay to start going to the EFS card- again instructions in the packet - Every driver will have an EFS card soon
2) Safety Trainings - Winter Driving Training- the longest and most comprehensive training you will see. The extra time is worth it; 800 drivers have completed this training o Safety Reminders: check your bunk heater, have extra clothes and food - New Training- Tuesday, November 1st- Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer
3) Can you legally PC home after making a delivery-? - yes, as long as you are within your 14-hour clock as long as it is legal and is not working to advance a load or do anything to further the interest of the business
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and John Vesey as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
EFS Update- - 50 cards a week are being implemented at most terminals. A limited amount at each terminal to make certain that all works smoothly - Company-wide training to be able to assist and support our drivers - A more flexible system for your drivers that have access to EFS support 24/7/365 - Driver can go to a terminal and ask for a UPS mailer- and then call payroll to start the process - All new trainees will start to give EFS cards to new trainees - Orientation will start to give EFS cards to new drivers the following week
Fuel - Prices went up $.38 per week - Please fill up at approved locations - Cold weather and Anti-gel season is approaching
Process Improvement Team
New WIFI Routers - 1500 already installed in trucks - You can go out to driver services to check to see if you already have this on your truck and to activate, or if you do not it will allow you to send in a ticket to get you routed in - Truck/ Trailer matching and empty call communication are still a work in progress
Join Hirschbach's President Dan Wallace as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
- Expecting good results from Q3 -Q4- is coming up and this is often where Hirschbach shines. -Freight is ok. We have seen better, and we have seen worse. Core protein out of the Midwest is strong. Ham business is increasing. -Additional market areas are increasing -AWG St. Cloud and Lactalis are 2 new accounts on the Dedicated/Spot side -Lots of upcoming meetings and proactive meetings upcoming to generate and maintain business with our customers
Equipment updates - supply chain issues seem to be improving and we are continuing to receive new equipment. Almost all Kenworth’s are out other than those that drivers are purchasing - OTR 1200 trucks - Dedicated 800-825 trucks - Spot 100-125 trucks
Safety/ Cargo Safety - We have had a couple of trailer fires - Please make sure and do a proper pre-trip each and every time - CSA scores and HOS continue to be a challenge for us - Listen to your body from a health standpoint- if something feels off, or not right- please pull over
Our profits are such that we are on track currently to $2,000 per person in the AITW profit sharing
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Fred Staugh as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Fred Staugh has been here for about 4 months and is our Chief Maintenance Officer- long history in the trucking career - Has been involved in trucking since his junior year in trucking= 30+ years - Enjoys teaching others what he has learned along the way and develop his team to excel in all areas - He enjoys to golf and listen to music outside of work - His biggest accomplishment in life so far is getting as far in the industry as he has to date and the relationships he has built in the industry - Steak on the grill is his go to when he is cooking at home- porterhouse is his favorite
*Tech appreciation week is next week- Week of 10/3 - Thanking our techs for their hard work and persistence, especially over the next couple of years - We are continuing to improve service to our drivers
*Chris- Questions from last week - When will trainers be available- we do have them ready- reach out to the CDL team, DM, or Christ Schmitt - Transflo- we hear you and understand that there are parts of the system not working as well as they could. We are continuing to address this - Live Unload times- communication has taken place
*Finish Quarter 3 strong- in our last week currently
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
• Almost through the 3rd quarter- the year is going quickly
• Fred Staugh from Maintenance will be on in the next 1-2 weeks
• Great DAW last week- got to see a lot of you all over the country- the link is still active to get the shirt If you were unable to get to a terminal: https://info.hirschbach.com/daw-shirt...
• DM’s in Dubuque went through Tablet Training. The same training that all of our new drivers go through in Orientation- we want the to be able to help you navigate and answer many of their questions. If there is something you would like added or changed on the tablet- please let Chris know.
• Business Update: Market is tightening up. We are with 2 of our largest customers- Smithfield and Armada this week and they anticipate strong miles upcoming. They both echoed that continuing our high levels of service is critical. Overcommunicate on any issues that we may have. Keep DM’s and operations in the loop so that we can keep the communication open with the customer. Walmart- is a specific example that we can buckle down and improve on.
• Be safe and know that we appreciate all that you do!
Join Hirschbach's Jessie Sanchez, Chris Schmitt, and guests as we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Jessie Sanchez and Dan Wallace and guests as we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and guests as we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Jessie Sanchez and guests as we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Jessie Sanchez and guests as we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Jessie Sanchez and Dan Wallace as we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Amanda Mulholland and Chris Schmitt as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
- Checkout the new items at the store
- Next week is Driver Appreciation Week- Kickin’ Asphalt --Will be at 7 locations next week --Food, swag bags, and T-shirts at all locations- check the schedule in the link for specific location information --info.hirschbach.com/daw-2022
- Daily Facebook giveaway
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Those not making it to a terminal- no worries! We will drop a link late next week for you to be able to request a t-shirt to be sent to your home
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Freight is picking up after the holiday and thank you for all of your great efforts out on the road.
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
- Typically, between now an New Years is our busiest time in freight volume and we are starting to see some upticks
- New business with Shaw Flooring and Bimbo
- Lots of additional traffic on the road with the Holiday. Please take the extra precautions to stay safe
- Joe Karberg in Safety recently shared that the highest dollar accident type is a rear-end collision- allow reasonable following distance. Second is broadside accidents, third is rollovers- most often these involve speed- slow down to not put yourself in this situation. Side swipe and lane changes are next- make sure you are clear before you enter or exit a lane. Intersection and run in- slow down at those intersections
- Be Safe- Do Safe
- Cost of Risk is one of our largest costs- The All in to Win Program and your payoff to you and you will profit and benefit for taking these positive actions as will the company.
- Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Joe Karberg as we review safety and education initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Bringing back some Safety trainings back to the fleet- using the Hirschbach App- Hirschbach University- Resource Library- Safety Training Library - There will be a regular monthly training that will be 10-15 minutes in length and often include a video and a quiz. - You will get an email as well as an alert through your tablet that there is a new training - This is a mandatory training for all drivers - Safety Team is creating trainings based on what we are struggling at as a Fleet. - Current learning module- “Preventing a Lane Change Crash”- Next one is Properly Using PC o There has been an uptick in PC violations- law enforcement has a good understanding of these now and are flagging drivers for violations. PC Reminders - It is a privilege - As a refresher out cannot do anything work related or anything to further the load for the business - Allowed reasons- going home, getting groceries, doing laundry - If unsure please call in an ask
Thank you for your participation and we appreciate you!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace as we meet some of the members of our Driver Advisory Board at Hirschbach Motor Lines's annual BEST OF THE BEST celebration!
Join Hirschbach's Sarah Hammond & Dan McGovern as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Battling the heat - the higher the temps, the harder the reefers need to work! - Keep in check with your lights, even while driving, to make sure it is working properly. - Pre-trips are critical to verify that your temps are correct and that the reefer if working properly - easier to fix prior to the trailer getting loaded - Produce needs to be on the continuous setting at the temperature as advised - When dropping trailers, makes sure the reefer fuel is full before you drop the trailer - it's incredibly costly to have to call someone to go and bring fuel to those trailers - If time allows, and you see trailers that need fuel in a drop yard - reach out to road assist to alert them
A special Independence Day 2022 message, from Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and CEO Brad Pinchuk.
Join Hirschbach's Dan Wallace as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Amanda Mulholland and Chris Schmitt as we learn a little more about the new members joining the Driver Advisory Board here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
DAB- Driver Advisory Board 5 New Members- All 5 Platinum BOB in 2021 have a combined 37 years’ experience at Hirschbach Michael Lantz – Dedicated driver on Smithfield, With us since 2016, Air Force veteran, 2021 recipient of the Veteran’s day wrap, you can see Michael riding around in his custom Air Force wrapped truck!, 2021 Best of the Best Platinum Christina Benedetti – Dedicated Team driver on Smithfield with Jeff Choates, With us since 2020 Christina used to be a cake decorator and still bakes and decorates cakes in her free time, 2021 Best of the Best Platinum Todd Zeutenhorst- Dedicated driver on Demkota, With us since 2019, 2021 Best of the Best Platinum, Todd has had his CDL since he was 21 and has been to 48 states! John Burman – OTR Driver team with his wife, Debbie, With us since 2020, John previously spent 8 years working in the oil fields, 2021 Best of the Best Platinum Bobby Ellison – OTR Driver, An active Trainer with the training program, With us since 1998 – 24 years! Bobby is an avid fisher and spends a lot of his down time out on the lake, 2021 Best of the Best Platinum *Please reach out to any DAB board members if you have any topics, ideas, or considerations that they should bring to the board meeting in July 2022. They are here to help be a voice for the fleet
Newsletter- Communication is key so we have a new Newsletter that can be found on the Announcements tab on the App. “The Hirschbach Herald”- shares birthdays, announcements, anniversaries, recognition for drivers, and helpful or new information for the fleet. Our goal is to push information to drivers in multiple different avenues to reach all.
Survey- In Cab Technology- The latest quarterly survey shows that our in-cab technology is improving but we would like to continue to put our efforts to make this better for our drivers. We can benchmark from 1 year ago and those survey results. Our largest jump was in WiFi- with an improvement from 3.5 to 7/10. Messages on the tablet is the highest scorer and most liked by drivers. We are continuing to work on getting the tablet version to feel as good as the phone version of the app. Thank you for your feedback and comments on the surveys. They are being read and used to make improvements.
Routers- supply is good and we can install as quickly as we can get you into a terminal. Drop in a Driver Services Ticket to get your name on the list and to get routed into a terminal.
Join Hirschbach's Dan Wallace as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Dan Wallace and Chris Schmitt as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
PODCAST SUMMARY:
-Pre-booking numbers have strengthened through May and we are full throughout the system now. -Continuing to take delivery of equipment- 25 Navistars next week and hoping for 25 Freightliners mid-June. Trailers are also still trickling in. -2019 Kenworth’s are the next group of trucks to change out. - Cargo claims over the last week- 3 preventables. Take your time, look at the bills, ask.
Best of the Best: - 119 BOB Platinum level drivers invited to Dubuque on July 29th and 57 Rising Star Platinum Drivers will be invited to attend - 10 year Longevity, and Million Mile Rings will also be awarded - Biggest one yet at the Grand River Center in Dubuque
DAB: - Nominations are in. HR compiles the list, and the Directors are voting. Results will be out early next week - 5 people elected and 1 alternate - The DAB will have a meeting the week of the BOB banquet- last week in July
New App Features/ Tech Updates: - Planned maintenance this weekend to fix any delays that we had seen previously - Have rearranged tiles on the app and making it more user friendly - New- Driver Stories- weekly to bi-weekly profiles on drivers; 14 available right now - My Miles- running tracker for you YTD on miles or start date to current mileage - WIFI- 450 new routers installed and positive feedback- go to Drivers Services and request the install to get routed in to get installed, or “opt-in” if you already have it installed in your truck and we will get it turned on in 12-24 hours.
Join Hirschbach's Brian "BK" Kohlwes and Joe Karberg as we review the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
SUMMARY: The unofficial beginning of summer starts this weekend. Thank you to all Veterans for your Service.
The number of travelers on the roadways is increasing. You will see many more trailers, campers, boats, broken down on the road. Space = Time. It gives you that cushion to protect yourself and others. Communicate asap if you find yourself broken down. Remember to Practice the Safe Six: Get Ready- know what you are getting into, prepare. Right Speed- Slow down as traffic gets heavier. Maintain Safe Following Distance- minimum of 7 seconds. Eliminate Distractions. Reduce Risk- get rest, keep an eye on what is in front of you. Right Response
HOS issues earlier this week- especially 2021 Internationals- data delays. Please reach out to Logs if you had/have issues and they will correct as possible.
We are in need of driver trainers. We have a growing CDL school and we need your experience and expertise to continue their education. There is additional compensation included. Reach out to Tony Krapfl, Jane Spurling, or Marty Keppler with questions or to sign up.
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt as we discuss upcoming events and driver feedback here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and John Vesey as we go over the latest news and learn about the improvements to our "99-Cent Fuel Program” here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's President Dan Wallace as we go over the latest news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
SUMMARY: Easter weekend- take care with the extra 4-wheelers out on the road. Safety - Last week 3 blow overs, all were empty and in transit - If weather conditions are not good, we want you to get off the road - East/West highway with a North/South wind- trailer behind you acts like a kite, especially on wide open spaces Freight - Holiday week- satisfied with freight this week with the impact of Good Friday and Easter - Normal for us to have a small lull in the week or two after Easter - Awaiting grill and fresh produce season- coming soon! - We will be very busy rolling into summer - Next week OTR has a review from a customer/driver/Hirschbach standpoint to work on our network Equipment - Have started to receive new equipment- 9 Freightliners this week and 9 more next week - New Navistar’s come the end of May - 2018 trailers are going to start coming out of the fleet and new ones will start to be incorporated - 2019 Kenworth’s and 2019 Navistar’s are next to be turned over in the fleet Inspections at KC and EDU - Inspection bays are being installed in KC and EDU- we have listened to our drivers and hear you loud and clear that equipment needs to be inspected. We are modifying the yards to implement this procedure - If you have a question, please ask the right sources instead of blasting on social media. Dan offered his personal email and phone extension, and encouraged communication with our operations team
Join Hirschbach's Dan Wallace and Marty Keppler as we discuss the latest news and upcoming initiatives at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt as we discuss recent news and upcoming initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Dan Wallace and Joe Karberg as we discuss upcoming initiatives and safety topics here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Austin Curtis as we discuss upcoming technology strides here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt as we meet Marty Keppler, our new Senior Director of CDL Driver Training here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace as we get the latest news and updates on initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Dan Wallace as we get the latest news and updates on initiatives here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Brian "BK" Kohlwes as we discuss the latest news and upcoming initiatives at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Nick Forte as we discuss the latest news and weather warnings at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Chris Schmitt and Brian "BK" Kohlwes as we discuss the latest news and upcoming initiatives at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach's Brian Hammond and Chris Schmitt as we review the last year here at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt as we discuss ongoing communication updates and processes at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Nick Forte, Hirschbach's Senior Director of Maintenance, as we discuss the fast-approaching winter conditions and the safety considerations that accompany them!
Join Hirschbach's Brian "BK" Kohlwes, Joe Karberg, and Dan Wallace as dive into Personal Conveyance policies and their proper uses at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace as we review the latest news and upcoming developments at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt as we review topics of discussion at our most recent Drivers Advisory Board meeting at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Chris Schmitt and Brian "BK" Kohlwes as we discuss health, safety, and upcoming winter driving at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach COO Chris Schmitt as we explore the latest news and upcoming initiatives at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and Director of Safety Joe Karberg as we discuss Hirschbach's CSA scores and our ongoing commitment to safety.
Join Hirschbach COO Chris Schmitt as we explore the latest news and upcoming initiatives at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Request your Driver Appreciation Week shirt at: info.hirschbach.com/daw-shirt-2021
Join Hirschbach COO Chris Schmitt and Senior Road Assist Manager Dan McGovern as we explore the latest news and upcoming initiatives at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Hirschbach COO Chris Schmitt is joined by Director of Driver Training Brian Hammond as we discuss driver training positions and updates to fleet technology!
Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and Director of Human Resources Amanda Mulholland give us an update on policies and upcoming events.
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and Wellness Administrator Kristi Marshall as we review the returning challenges of COVID safety and more.
Join Brad & Jillayne Pinchuk as they prepare to kick off their journey on the road in Brad's Hirschbach truck!
Join Hirschbach COO Chris Schmitt and IT Director Austin Curtis as we discuss the latest news and upcoming changes at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach CEO Brad Pinchuk and President Dan Wallace as we take a look at communication, technology, and the Driver Advisory Board!
Brian "BK" Kohlwes and Joe Karberg discuss safety on the road and behind the wheel at Hirschbach Motor Lines!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and CEO Brad Pinchuk as we get the latest information about Hirschbach initiatives!
Join Jessie Burnette, Hirschbach's Chief People Officer, and Bianca Sanchez, Social Media and Marketing Manager, as we discuss upcoming events like Best of the Best, Driver Appreciation Week, and much more!
Join Nick Forte this week as we discuss the rising temperatures and keeping loads cold and trucks on the road!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace, joined by Kyle and David from the Extended Coverage team for the latest updates about Hirschbach Motor Lines's ongoing initiatives.
Join Hirschbach's Brian "BK" Kohlwes and Chief People Officer Jessie Burnette for this long Memorial Day weekend, as we discuss safety, driver recruitment, and more!
Join Hirschbach President Dan Wallace and Joe Karberg as they discuss safety on the road during the summer vacation months, and more!
Brad is joined by Rob Otte, Vice President of Safety, and Jillayne Pinchuk, AKA "The Boss". Check out the unveiling of winner Robert Goodnow’s military truck wrap, and Rob and Brad discuss the results of the recent Roadside Check and focus on summertime safety.
Brad is joined by Nick Forte, Austin Curtis, and Jillayne Pinchuk, AKA "The Boss". Nick discusses how to properly prep your truck for the upcoming warm season, Austin shares last weeks survey results, and Jillayne reminisces about Brad's piloting adventures.
Hirschbach President Dan Wallace fills in for Brad, and Safety Manager Joe Karberg discusses next week's safety check.
Brad Pinchuk and Rob Otte discuss roadside inspections, last week's survey results, and supply chain challenges.
Congrats to Nick Stills on the Smithfield Dedicated Fleet, our newest Highway Angel! Nick assisted a couple that were in a crash/flip over back in February. Hirschbach is proud to have him in our fleet!
Chris Schmitt reprises his role as podcast host, and is joined by Nick Forte and Joe Karberg.
Chris Schmitt takes over hosting duties for the week, and we chat with various Hirschbachers for a deeper dive on the survey results.
Brad is President no more! Brad discusses organizational changes - and his new role as CEO!
Brad is joined by VP of Safety Rob Otte to discuss recent efforts to ensure all Hirschbachers are safe and protective on the road.
Brad & Jillayne Pinchuk are joined by mentor and advisory board member Marvin Hardy and his son Nate for a chat!
Brad & Jillayne share the weekly update - retention numbers, freight capacity, the new West Coast operation, high value freight division, and looking toward future endeavors.
Brad is joined by Jillayne and Paul Herzog - Chief Financial Officer - as they talk about the new All in Rewards and Retention Program for independent contractors (owner operators and lease operators under our authority). Learn more about this exciting new benefit!
Brad & Jillayne are joined by the 2019 Ass Kicker Award Winners - Marcus Hall and Paul Bohr. They are also joined by Chris Delancey, a Hirschbach driver who was recently recognized as a TCA Highway Angel Award recipient.
Dan Wallace - President of OTR Operations - joins Brad to chat about the freight market, Wreaths Across America Loads, Veteran's Day, the new West Coast division and more.
Brian Kohlwes - Chief Risk Officer - and Rob Otte - VP of Safety- join Brad for today's podcast about safety. They discuss some of the important safety behaviors that lead to qualifying for your safety incentive. Rob shares about the upcoming short safety tips videos. BK goes through the new accident claim system.
Chris Schmitt - President of Dedicated Operations - joins Brad to roll out the new Relocation Program.
Chat with the boss's boss - Jillayne Pinchuk - and Jan Manders, Director of Equipment Leasing. Jan talks about the new Freightliners and truck transition stations. Brad talks about the new hours of service.
Words from a consecutive Best of the Best winning driver, Ken Yates shares some of what has made him successful at Hirschbach. Dan Wallace gives an update on the incentive plans and rate increases. Tony Krapfl from Safety talks about updates to the Transflo app.
Brad and Bianca are back for part 2 and the final Driver Appreciation Week Special Episode. Brad announces 3 drivers from the OTR Fleet that get to buck the line for the new 2021 Freightliners and also announces this year's Kick Ass Award recipients.
Join Brad as he talks with the one and only Tonya Claypool - 18 year veteran driver with Hirschbach - and also Austin Curtis and Jeff Nemmers from IT and Tony Krapfl from CDL Training. Get updates on technology, the mobile app and the turn by turn integration now available
Join Brad as he talks with Brian Kohlwes - General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer, Rob Otte - Vice President of Safety, and Chris Schmitt - President of Dedicated Operations about the updates in the Safety department, our safety culture and the recent changes to hours of service
Join Brad as he talks with Nick Forte - VP of Maintenance - and Chris McQuillen - Warranty Manager - as they talk about specs and introduce the new 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. They also discuss the newly re-launched Trick Your Truck program
Part 1 of the Day 3 special podcast. Todd Amen and Debbie Skoug from ATBS join Brad, Jillayne and Jessie on this episode to talk about the partnership with ATBS and Hirschbach, and ways you can make sure you are getting the most out of taxes.
Join Brad, Dan, Chris & Jessie as they talk with special guests - current driver Nathaniel Jones and recently retired Bruce Light. Learn more about our team as we talk about everything from Best of the Best, to safety, and the current freight climate.
Join Brad on Day 1 of the Driver Appreciation Week special podcast as he talks with his wife Jillayne, Dan Wallace - President of OTR, Chris Schmitt - President of Dedicated, and Jessie Burnette - Chief People Officer.
Talking Hirschbach, communication and Driver Appreciation Week with Hirschbach President and CEO Brad Pinchuk
We have a special episode sharing the new In the Box with Brad podcast. Hirschbach CEO & President Brad Pinchuk, along with Dan Wallace - President of OTR Operations - talk about the new format, state of the business for OTR and freight outlook. They also introduce Michael Smith - VP of the High Value Cargo Division - and talk about the new opportunities that will be coming for Hirschbach drivers with this new division opening up.
Patti Schubert - Driver Payroll Manager for Over the Road - talks about where lease operators in the OTR division will see their new incentive pay on their settlements. She also discusses some of the more common questions that come up regarding settlements and driver pay.
We're talking with Nick Forte - VP of Maintenance and Equipment for Hirschbach - about the relaunch of the Trick Your Truck program at Hirschbach. Get the details on the program and what kind of options are available. Plus Nick shares some details about what to expect with the new equipment coming later this year. You don't want to miss this discussion!
Andy Johnson from the recruiting team joins us to talk about the new Top Tier Incentive Pay Plan for lease over the road operators, and how Hirschbach is taking pay to the next level. We break down the new weekly safety incentive and the new monthly safety & performance incentive.
Strap in and get ready for a funny episode with Hirschbach driver Josiah Henry -aka Wild Beard! It's not all laughs though, as Josiah shares how he obtained his financial independence while working with Hirschbach and why he feels it is a responsibility to share the knowledge he has gained during his time as a driver with others.
Randy Dye, President of Veterans in Trucking, joins us to discuss the role of veterans in the trucking industry, ways companies can improve their veteran readiness and why they should.
Bianca took a vacation last week so she asked three Hirschbach drivers to contribute segments for this episode of "Words from the Road." Join us as drivers Luis Ruiz, Jennie Locke and DeJa Sims discuss business tips, their perspectives and experiences, and ways they have found to be successful as drivers.
Lyndi Curry, Sr. Director of OTR Operations at Hirschbach, takes us through what it takes to make freight happen at Hirschbach. From the sales call, to the load call, planning, dispatch, pick-up and delivery, and billing - it takes an entire team to make it happen. In her nine years at Hirschbach, Lyndi knows what it takes to keep the operations machine running smoothly.
Meet the voice behind the What's Your Drive podcast intro - Mike Geesaman. Mike - a recruiter for Hirschbach - talks with us about why he loves his job, what Hirschbach has to offer drivers and why he feels Hirschbach is a great place to work!
Heather Hubbard - a Driver Manager with Hirschbach - and Bill Cardin - longtime over the road driver - join us for this two-part episode on communication and it's importance in being successful on the road. They also share some additional advice and thoughts on the current climate of the industry.
A fun two-part episode with Bailey Weigman from the company stores and Hirschbach driver Travis Griffin. In the first part, Bailey talks about the company stores, the online store and what is coming up this year. The second part has Travis Griffin talking about his passion for cooking, how that passion brings people together, and why he enjoys doing it. Travis also announces that he is sponsoring a giveaway of a RoadPro Roaster! Find the giveaway on the Hirschbach Facebook page (facebook.com/drive4hirschbach) on Tuesday, May 5th!
A chat with long-time Hirschbach driver Keith Allison. Pick up some Pearls of Wisdom from Keith as he talks about his 32 years of experience over the road, why safety is so important, and his thoughts on being successful in this industry.
Hirschbach Wellness Director Sergio Rojas join us to talk about the roll of stress and improving your emotional well-being during this particularly trying time. Sergio shares ways to deal with added stress, improve your response to stress and protect your immune system, as well as, quick tips on adding in movement throughout the day . He also tells us a little about the Wellness Program that is available to drivers.
Hirschbach team drivers - Ed & Tracy Zimmerman - discuss their recent 2019 TCA Highway Angels of the Year award and why they're on a mission to use the national platform for improving driver image. They also share their thoughts on what it takes to successfully team drive - they sometimes get tired of being together all the time! Tracy talks about her role as a Driver Advisory Board member with Hirschbach and Ed talks his long time participation in the Nebraska Special Olympics Convoy.
Nick Forte, Hirschbach's VP of Maintenance, joins us for part 2 of this 2 part episode. In this second part, he talks about new upgrade offerings, the new Carrier APUs, Love's Tire Pass and the recurring News with Nick features.
Nick Forte, Hirschbach's VP of Maintenance, joins us for part 1 of this 2 part episode. In this first part, he talks about how he got started in the trucking industry, gives us the breakdown of what he oversees, what the Maintenance Plan is all about, and an update on the status of the Hirschbach terminal in Monmouth, IL
Dr. Ron Iverson and Justin Hafner of the Grand River Medical Center in Dubuque, IA sit down with Hirschbach President & CEO Brad Pinchuk for a live streaming broadcast to discuss COVID-19. They separate fact from fiction, talk about ways to protect yourselves and others, and answer all the questions from Hirschbach staff, drivers, and their families. This is the audio from the townhall that took place on Tuesday, March 24.
Welcome to the What's Your Drive podcast! We're kicking off the first episode with a sit down with Hirschbach's Chief People Officer - Jessie Burnette. Jessie talks about the very untypical Hirschbach culture, what it means to be All in to Win, how COVID 19 is impacting freight, and what's going on in the world of people at Hirschbach.
As a refrigerated carrier, freight has not slowed down at Hirschbach. In fact, it has ramped-up significantly. Drivers are needed more now than ever. Jessie discuss how Hirschbach is adjusting to keep recruiting and orientation fully operational - even if it mean using the company jet to fly drivers in to orientation.
For those interested in driving opportunities with Hirschbach, please reach out to recruiting at 402-404-2018.