On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with James McDaniel, serves as editor for Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines, bringing two decades of journalism experience to the trucking industry.

Jason discusses his commitment to preserving print magazines despite industry trends toward digital-only content, and why physical publications still matter for connecting communities. Jason shares his perspective on SEO versus quality storytelling, the overwhelming nature of data in both media and trucking operations, and how telematics creates similar challenges for fleet operators. He talks about the role of AI in journalism and trucking.

Listen to this episode to hear how Jason is shaping the future of trucking media while staying true to the fundamentals of good storytelling and community connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Jason's background in journalism and his transition into trucking media over the past 20 years
• The mission of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines to share best practices and spotlight industry leaders
• The historical connection between the magazines and the National Tank Truck Carriers association since 1937
• The fight to preserve print magazines in an industry moving toward digital-only content
• The challenges of SEO-focused content versus in-depth storytelling and quality journalism
• The proper role of AI in journalism and business operations

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Jason’s work? Check out Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter magazines website HERE.

Check out EndeavorB2B, Jason’s parent company website HERE

Check out EndeavorB2B, Jason’s parent company podcast, The Fleet Lead HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Ed Nagle III, CEO of Nagle Companies, a transportation business grounded in dignity, respect, and genuine care for people.

Ed shared his philosophy on leading by example and treating employees as family rather than just workers. He talks about the importance of continous improvement through both technology and process refinement, the value of learning in motivating teams, and how staying connected through industry conferences and vendor relationships helps guide innovation. Ed opens up about his faith-based moral compass and how doing what's right guides his decision-making. He explains how success at Nagle Companies depends on investing in people, building relationships over chasing volumes, and contributing to the community through various charitable activities.

Tune in to discover how dignity and respect transform workplace culture and why investing in people's growth creates stronger business outcomes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Ed's philosophy on leading by example through dignity and respect
• How developing employees to their greatest potential benefits the company
• The role of learning in creating motivation and ownership among teams
• Faith-based values as a moral compass for business decisions
• The evolution of technology in transportation and work-life balance
• Building consultative partnerships with vendors to guide innovation

Connect with Ed on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Ed's work? Check out Nagle Companies website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Amy Roosa, founder and CEO of the Safety Rack, a nonprofit organization working to close the personal protective equipment gap for women across all industries.

Amy shares her journey from safety professional to nonprofit founder. She experienced firsthand the challenges of wearing men's extra-large safety gear when she needed a medium or small. Amy explains her three founding principles of education, research, and advocacy through what she calls the "Errors Initiative." She opens up about the importance of listening to understand rather than respond. Amy believes that stopping to truly hear women's experiences was her breakthrough moment at a 2018 safety conference.

Tune in to discover how Amy's quiet leadership is building community and moving the industry toward safer workplaces for everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Amy's journey from safety professional to nonprofit founder
• The Safety Rack's mission to close the PPE gap for women workers
• Research findings showing injury rates linked to poorly fitting safety equipment
• The three founding principles: education, research, and advocacy (the "Errors Initiative")
• How listening and understanding drives meaningful change in workplace safety
• The importance of data in convincing employers and manufacturers to make changes
• Innovation emerging in women-specific safety equipment over the past five years
• Building community and connection within the safety industry
• Leading with purpose while facing barriers and skeptics

Connect with Amy on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Amy's work? Check out The Safety Rack website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Melissa Anderson, Fleet Safety Manager at Walmart Transportation, who has spent over three decades in an industry she truly loves. Growing up in a truck cab taught her that authentic leadership comes from understanding the people you serve.

Melissa reveals the gap between safety regulations and real-world trucking challenges. She explains how Walmart's Driver Ambassador Program creates direct lines of communication between stores and drivers. This cuts through corporate red tape to solve problems quickly. She opens up about her personal approach to managing 300 drivers. She also touches on leadership lessons from her Army father. Melissa believes the best managers lead with both heart and mind.

Tune in to discover how genuine care for people transforms workplace culture and creates safer roads for everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How growing up in trucking and learning from an Army father shaped Melissa's authentic leadership approach
• Why current hours of service regulations fail drivers and what policymakers need to understand about real trucking life
• The story behind Walmart's Driver Ambassador Program and how it bridges communication between retail stores and transportation teams
• Why knowing your people personally - their families, birthdays, and life situations creates stronger safety culture
• How leading with heart and building genuine relationships transforms both drivers and organizations
• What it means to receive recognition for quiet leadership that creates lasting impact without seeking the spotlight

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Melissa's work? Check out Walmart's Driver Ambassador Program website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks with Steve Keppler, Co-Director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting Group. With over 33 years in trucking, logistics, and intermodal transportation, Steve shares lessons from his time at FMCSA, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and beyond.

Steve explains why the industry must shift from reactive enforcement to proactive fleet safety culture, how Operation Safe Driver redefined road safety, and what COVID-19 taught leaders about innovation, education, and rebranding. His people-first leadership philosophy - rooted in sports and teamwork, shows why empowering others is key to lasting impact.

If you’re a fleet manager, logistics professional, or transportation leader, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and drive change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Steve Keppler’s multi-decade career shaped his unique perspective on trucking, logistics, and intermodal transportation
• Why the transportation industry must transition from reactive enforcement to proactive safety culture
• Leadership lessons from sports that apply to team development and mission-driven organizations
• How COVID-19 accelerated innovation, rebranding, and educational strategies in associations
• The story behind Operation Safe Driver and its data-driven, educational approach to road safety
• Why empowering individuals creates ripple effects that transform organizations and industries

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Steve's work? Check out Scopelitis Transportation Consulting’s website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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On the episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Nathan Geiman, Regional EHS Manager at RelaDyne, to explore why leadership isn’t about titles or paperwork but about people.

From making safety fun and engaging, to creating meaningful connections with drivers, to building training programs that focus on the “why,” Nathan’s people-first approach is transforming leadership in the transportation and logistics industry.

Nathan was honored with the Pelican Award that celebrates leaders who quietly lift others higher and create lasting impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-How to make workplace safety fun and engaging for frontline teams

-Why people-first leadership strategies in the transportation industry create lasting results

-The power of explaining the why in safety training to boost engagement

-Practical ways to build trust with drivers and frontline employees

-How leadership and empathy skills for safety professionals shape safer, stronger teams

-Nathan’s vision for creating a positive safety culture in logistics and trucking

Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Nathan's work? Check out RelaDyne’s website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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On the episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks to the Safety Compliance and Training Manager at Keystops, Dylan West. Dylan shares his journey from tow truck driver to award-winning safety director and founder of DrivexIQ.

Dylan is a nationally recognized, multi-award-winning fleet safety leader at Keystops and the founder of DrivexIQ. His mission is to help drivers succeed, reduce risk for organizations, and build safer roads for everyone.

Learn how proactive driver coaching, simulation technology, and human-centered leadership are reshaping safety in the transportation and logistics industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-How to build a proactive fleet safety culture instead of reacting to accidents

-The story behind Dylan’s driver simulator innovation and why it’s changing training forever

-Leadership lessons from the frontline of transportation and logistics

-Why giving drivers second chances creates unexpected success stories

-How DrivexIQ helps prevent costly accidents and litigation through smarter driver training

Connect with Dylan on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Dylan's work? Check out his podcast HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

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On the episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks to the Senior Risk Manager at Meijer, Tabatha Greer. Tabatha shares insights on leadership, risk management, and fostering a supportive, community-focused company culture.

She emphasizes the importance of empathy, personal connections, and continuous learning in adapting to industry changes. Tabatha highlights the value of leading with heart, building trust, and nurturing future leaders to create lasting positive change within organizations and their communities.

Connect with Tabatha on LinkedIn HERE.

Want to learn more about Tabatha's work? Check out their website HERE.

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website HERE.

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.