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FirstFleet tenFour

FirstFleet tenFour

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Ep 109Q&As with Werner and FirstFleet Leadership

Join us as we sit down with Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO of Werner and Robb Getts, VP of Operations at FirstFleet to discuss the Werner acquisition and answer several questions we have received through our employee feedback line.If you have further questions, please follow this link to submit your question to our leadership team. WR

Feb 6, 202626 min

Ep 108Hinge Health Coming Soon!

Join us as we interview Derek, one of our Hinge Health representatives and learn about this all new program coming to FirstFleet in 2026. Hinge Health gives FREE physical therapy to eligible employees. So if you have a nagging injury that is causing you trouble, Click this link today to get on the waiting list.

Dec 16, 202526 min

Ep 107Fuel Team Update

Join us as we hear from our Fuel Team about all the latest advancements in FirstFleet fuel tech.

Dec 2, 202526 min

Ep 106Veterans Spotlight

Join us as we hear from a few veterans around the office about their time in the service and how their experiences have shaped them. Stick around till the end to get a sneak preview of a new benefit coming our way in 2026 called FedLogic!If you want a veterans sticker for your truck, make sure you text the word: Feedback to 48714

Nov 12, 202537 min

Ep 105Driver Spotlight - Marvin W.

Join us as we hear from 2 Million Mile Safe driver, Marvin W. on his life behind the wheel.

Oct 28, 202537 min

Ep 104An Interview With IT

Join us as we hear from our IT department and discuss all the latest advancements with technology at FirstFleet. If you want to join our beta team, please ask your manager to email [email protected].

Oct 13, 202518 min

Ep 103It's Open Enrollment at FirstFleet!

Join Alisha and Larissa in HR as they talk about what is new for this year's open enrollment. Go to firstfleetbenefits.com today to review your benefits. Remember, this is the only chance you get to update your benefits outside of a qualified life event!

Oct 1, 202531 min

Ep 102Talking Shop with Maintenance

Hear from Griff, Kevin, and William about what got them into maintenance and how they keep our fleet running.

Sep 23, 202536 min

Ep 101Driver Appreciation with Robb Getts

Each year, FirstFleet celebrates our drivers during Driver Appreciation Week. Join VP Robb Getts to discuss this year's driver appreciation gift and the celebrations happening all over the country for our amazing drivers.

Sep 16, 202517 min

Ep 100100th Episode - Fall Safety with John Cole

Safety Director John Cole joins us for a very special podcast to discuss how we can drive safely this fall. Today’s episode also marks our 100th published episode on our FirstFleet tenFour podcast. We started this podcast during covid as a way to communicate with our team on the road across the country. In the past 5 years, we have covered topics like health and fitness, maintenance, our FirstFleet benefit offerings, and financial wellness. Our Driver spotlights have featured listeners like you discussing life behind the wheel here at Firstfleet. As part of our goal to always "safely deliver outstanding service," we have regular appearances from members of our safety team. So thank you for joining us for our 100th episode of the FirstFleet tenFour podcast. I hope you will stick around for 100 more!

Aug 22, 202532 min

Ep 99Driver Wellness Spotlight: Chris P. & Christy F.

Listen and learn how to save $780 on your health insurance and have a healthier lifestyle from the driver's seat! Plus learn how Chris P. lost 70lbs and reversed his diabetes diagnosis with lifestyle changes. Search for Personify Health in your phone's app/play store to get started. Click here to login to Personify Health and create an account today!

Jul 22, 202540 min

Ep 98Inside the Billing Team: A Convo with Michelle W.

Tune in to this week’s podcast episode to learn more about FirstFleet’s Billing Team, led by Michelle W.!

Jun 17, 202520 min

Ep 97Celebrating FirstFleet's 39th Anniversary!

Join us for our special anniversary podcast! We discuss our SERVE legacy: Past, Present and Future.

May 30, 202526 min

Ep 85A Conversation with Regional Manager Mike Hughes

Get an inside peek at what life on the road is like for Regional Manager Mike Hughes on this week’s podcast episode!

May 20, 202518 min

Ep 84How Hitch Was Born - Feat. VP Robb Getts

Join us on this week’s podcast episode as we talk all things Hitch, FirstFleet Branding, and Community Outreach with Robb Getts and Rebecca Wilson!

May 6, 202533 min

Ep 83Portland Terminal Spotlight - Part 2

Join us for this week’s part 2 episode as we complete our look back at the history of our Portland, TN location with some of our incredible 3 million-mile drivers!

Apr 21, 202530 min

Ep 82Portland Terminal Spotlight - Part 1

Join us for this week’s podcast episode as we take a look back at the history of our Portland, TN location with some of our incredible 3 million-mile drivers! This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast!

Apr 8, 202534 min

Ep 81Party with the Payroll Team

Tune in to meet our Payroll Team as they share their tips for all things pay on this week’s podcast episode!

Mar 24, 202532 min

Ep 80New Corrugated Business with Alan and Kyle

Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear from Alan and Kyle on FirstFleet’s new corrugated start-ups!

Mar 3, 202534 min

Ep 79Trucking in Style with Pawel and Ken

Tune in to this week’s podcast episode to hear from Ken and Pawel on the behind-the-scenes process of creating FirstFleet’s uniforms!

Feb 17, 202526 min

Ep 78Terry Talks Winter

Join me as I talk with On-site Safety Manager Terry about the Smith System and get some useful winter driving tips.

Feb 4, 202539 min

Ep 77Driver Spotlight: Mike W.

Wondering how to stay healthy in the truck? Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear from Bluffton driver, Mike Wheeler about his fitness journey since starting at FirstFleet!

Jan 20, 202519 min

Ep 76The Safety Technology Team

Catch up with Chris and Bronson about Safety Tech on this week’s podcast episode!

Jan 6, 202517 min

Ep 752024 in Review

That’s a wrap on 2024! Tune in to this week’s episode to recap the past year in trucking with our Executive team and take a glance into 2025. Thank you to our drivers for their dedication and hard work this year!

Dec 19, 202429 min

Ep 74Driver Spotlight: Richard N. and Cory D.

During this week’s podcast episode, we are joined by Driver, Richard N. & Fleet Manager, Cory D. Learn more about what they do for FirstFleet in Lebanon, TN!

Dec 10, 202419 min

Ep 69The Fuel Management Team

Learn what FirstFleet’s Fuel Department can do for you! This week on the podcast, we are joined by Deanne S. and Trish Y. to discuss the ins and outs of fuel.

Nov 26, 202431 min

Ep 73Veterans Spotlight: Konrad and Caylene

Happy Veteran’s Day! On this week’s podcast episode, we hear from Konrad M. and Caylene C. as they recall their time spent serving their country!

Nov 11, 202443 min

Ep 72Driver Spotlight: Jerry B. - aka. River Rat

Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear from 1-million-mile safe driver Jerry Beck and his wife on work-life balance as well as Pawel Miller from the Retention Department!

Nov 4, 202427 min

Ep 71Wellness Spotlight: Breast Cancer Survivor Stories with FirstFleet Employees

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Please join us for this week’s podcast episode as Barbara Oliver, Lisa Stamps, and Christy Frey share their battles with breast cancer.

Oct 24, 202432 min

Ep 70Driver Spotlight: Christopher M. and the Cleveland, TN Team

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Christopher Morgan, Joe Zinn, and Jeff Johnson of Cleveland, TN as they share their various roles and experiences at FirstFleet!

Oct 17, 202418 min

Ep 68Open Enrollment is Here!

To get more information or update your benefits, please go to: http://firstfleetbenefits.com/

Sep 30, 202434 min

Ep 67Drivers Spotlight: The Women of Romulus

Today we got the chance to speak with several ladies that work at the Romulus office. Join us to hear Margaret, Hannah, and Katrina discuss their lives on the road.

Sep 19, 202415 min

Ep 66The Ins and Outs of Workhound

Join us as we talk to Gina and Pawel as we talk about Workhound - our anonymous driver feedback tool here at FirstFleet.

Aug 16, 202427 min

Ep 65Veteran Highlight: Scott B.

Do you need a veterans decal for your truck? Send a message to workhound to get yours today!

Aug 2, 202423 min

Ep 64Driver Spotlight: Shawn H.

Join us as we hear about Mr. Shawn H. and his journey to becoming a FirstFleet driver as well as his thoughts about the essentials when on the road.

Jul 19, 202425 min

Ep 63Driver Spotlight: Dwight C.

You can find Dwight's book - Life's Highway Lessons by clicking here.

Jul 12, 202431 min

Ep 62Driver Spotlight: Kendell B.

Will you join Kendell and do 50 pushups every time you stop? Don't forget that you can't listen to youtube videos while driving unless you make the screen black. You can use either Black Screen or Listen Box to help you turn videos into audio only media for driving.

Jun 28, 202421 min

Ep 61Making Your Benefits Benefit You

Let's review our Benefits!Go to workday and see what I haveCheck our Beneficiaries - in Workday, Principal, and our HSA if we have itUnderstand exactly what Benefits you pay for - HSA vs FSAYearly Preventative Check-ups are free (print out your biometric screening form from the Virgin Pulse App)Virgin Pulse Wellness Incentive must be reached by August 31st to save $15 per week on your benefits - $780 a year!DOT Physical vs a Yearly Preventative ScreeningIf you get sick: Call your Primary Care Physician Call the Nurseline - it's free!Teledoc - phone or video call with a doc - fast and cheap and you can do it from wherever you areEmployee Discounts can be found on the benefits page in the "Portal" and tons more benefits on the EAP siteOther useful ways to find out Benefit Information: FirstFleetbenefits.comFirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick Reference PageDental Tips - Delta Dental of Tennessee - they recommend 2 cleanings per year. Check your "allowance" for any extra money for cavities, etc. It can also cover orthodontia. If you have supplemental Reliance Critical Illness or Accident Insurance - when you get any preventative exam, you can file a claim and get money back for taking care of yourself. And you have until August 31st to get your Wellness Incentive to earn $50 and save $780 on your health insurance next year!

Jun 20, 202438 min

Ep 60HR Benefits Breakdown for 2024

Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they chat with Mark, Alisha, & Larissa about our FirstFleet Benefits!For access to all Benefit information, go to: Firstfleetbenefits.comor FirstFleet Mobile app -> Quick ReferenceBCBST.comEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): 855-775-4357Nurseline: 800-818-8581Teledoc: 800-835-2362Benefits Help Line: 1-800-908-1796 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm ET

Jun 13, 202430 min

Ep 59Driver Spotlight: Earl M.

Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview driver Earl M. and his manager Donna.

May 30, 202437 min

Ep 58Driver Spotlight: Cedric P.

Join Elizabeth and Rebecca as they interview with Cedric P. Cedric is one of our Portland drivers with accounting skills, a minister, and has a passion for music.In fact, one of his songs, The Rock by Min. Ceddy P just hit #1 on the Gospel Station Charts!Listen to his story of how he got into trucking later in life and hear why he left FirstFleet and later came back. We also touch on safety and wellness.

May 20, 202428 min

Ep 572024 Initiatives Check-in with FirstFleet President, Daniel Piper

1. Safety Check-in2. MPG and Idle Time Goals3. Remembering Bobby Ratledge

May 14, 202410 min

Ep 56The Diabetes Discussion

Guest Tips:Brittany's Diabetes Tip: Eliminate sugars as much as possibleLarry's Diabetes Tip: Accept that you are pre-diabetic and change your lifestyleLarissa's Diabetes Tip: Understand your insurance and use itInsurance Tips:FirstFleet Benefits can help with Testing Strips, Glucose Monitors, etc. If you have questions about your health insurance you can call: 615-890-9229Reminder: Your annual physical is free if you have FirstFleet insurance.Employee Assistance Program - 855-775-4357Virgin Pulse - Get the app!Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider FinderNurseline - 800-818-8581TeleDoc - 800-835-2362

May 6, 202429 min

Ep 55Dress for Success + Recruiting and Retention Updates

Send your good news to: [email protected] any uniform questions to: [email protected] Workhound by texting 48714 to send in any anonymous feedback to our review team

Mar 28, 202416 min

Ep 54The SERVE Center & Breakdown

You can reach The SERVE Center and Breakdown at: 615-800-7899

Feb 29, 202418 min

Ep 53Truckers Against Trafficking

FirstFleet is pleased to partner with the Truckers against Trafficking organization to increase resources and awareness about human trafficking on our roadways. We are inviting everyone at FirstFleet to get certified through Truckers against Trafficking so that you know what to do if you see a possible trafficking situation. We have also released additional tools in the FirstFleet mobile app and on the in-cab tablets to help you access the training documents. Click here to learn more. Thanks for listening to this short but special FirstFleet podcast.

Jan 17, 202412 min

Ep 52End of the Year Review

If you want to order new uniforms from CINTAS, please click here.

Dec 28, 202337 min

Ep 51Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Lately?

Find out more details at: www.FirstFleetBenefits.comWant to talk to someone about your Benefits? Benefits Help LineMon-Fri 9am-5pm EST/ 8am-4pm CST: 800-908-1796

Oct 2, 202324 min

Ep 50FirstFleet's Latest and Greatest Health Benefits

Nurse Line: 1-800-818-8581 Teladoc has replaced Physician Now - Click here to get startedor call Teledoc: 808-352-2362Remember: Getting to Level 1 in Virgin Pulse saves you $780 a year on health insurance!!And once you get to level 4, you can get over $200 in pulse cash to spend any way you want!

Apr 24, 202324 min

Ep 49The Secrets of the Fuel Management Team

Join Elizabeth Wyndham as she interviews Deanne Smith, the Manager of Fuel Compliance. Deanne gives us lots of great information about fuel at FirstFleet. If you have a better suggestion of a nickname for our fuel team, please leave us a message at: 615-257-9905 and we will share it on the next podcast!

Mar 25, 202330 min