Candy Bronzi is a Professional Driver who has now found herself on the front lines of the Next Generation in truck stops. She joins the show to tell her story of going from an empty nester, to fully loaded going over the road.
Her passion for the industry grew as she came into it, which led her to a position with Nikola Trucks, and then the Cyclum. Cyclum is looking for as much driver feedback and data as possible so they can bring to market what drivers truly want as they develop travel centers equipped for the future. Cyclum looks to provide it's own FAK - Fuel of All Kinds with Diesel, Electric, and Hydrogen.
To submit driver feedback go to www.cyclum.com or click this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJjaymWDTFm0yNt0q3VvB_IkywkvhQLBzB5nor06-8mj7gWA/viewform
You can find Candy Bronzi on LinkedIn where she is looking to connect with as many drivers as possible!
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Danielle Chaffin is 3rd generation working in the trucking industry currently working for a TMS Revenova. After a deadly crash in Chattanooga earlier this year, she knew that there was more to the story. After uncovering that Amazon has a rap sheet of working with unsafe carriers, she started using her data skills to really investigate just how many of these shady companies there are.
We go into "Chameleon Carriers," Non-Domiciled CDLs, and English Language proficiency, and how the current Presidential Administration is watching what truckers are saying on X (Twitter). You can follow Danielle's work on X @maybedanielleee and go to daniellechaffin.com
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James Year is currently a Professor at the University of Maryland, and Syracuse Graduate who has spent years studying AI in Supply Chain. He rejoins the show to talk about the ongoing threats of AI in the Supply Chain.
I previewed some of his recent documentary on More Perfect Union regarding robot trucks, there is no sounds you can only see the video, so feel free to skip ahead as we go into a riveting conversation on why we need to pull some reigns back on AI.
You can watch the documentary on More Perfect Union here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQrQrOPmszE&t=212s
Check out James' website at stealingfire.tech
In this episode I recap my most recent race in Belgrade, Serbia. I cover what went right/wrong during the race, and where I know I can improve to continue to excel in my age group.
I also go into the lessons I learned from Serbia's own history, and how Americans truly take their lives for granted. Never before has my faith been reignited!
It's time to double down on all things Lombard. If you're a trucker, I'd love to have you on the show!
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Shawn Smith is a Tanker Yanker who's been truckin since 2002. He joins the show to tell his trucking story, and how getting a unicycle at 38 years old became his gateway into fitness.
Now 50 years old, he shares how he stays active and what keeps him motivated!
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Bill Hale is a Navy veteran and has over 30 years working in the freight industry. He's currently the CEO of FetchGoat.
FetchGoat, is revolutionizing the way healthcare logistics is managed. Their AI-powered platform streamlines supply chain operations, improves delivery times, and enhances patient outcomes. By leveraging machine learning to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve visibility, they're transforming the healthcare industry one shipment at a time.
Their newest product is fgbreakdown.com which automates the breakdown process for truckers, and their dispatchers. He joins the show to tell his story and exactly how all this works and came to be. FG Breakdown is live now at this link https://www.fgbreakdown.com/
You can book a demo at this link - 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.𝗵𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘂𝘀
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Aubry Oden is a proud trucker who rejoined the show to talk about all the awesome stuff she has been working on. We go behind the scenes to a commercial she was in for International Trucks, as well as deep dive into the multiple meanings behind TWA, fitness and more!
Read more about Aubry's accolades in these articles she was featured in:
https://womensinsider.com/aubry-oden-redefining-the-road-how-a-trailblazer-is-transforming-the-trucking-industry-for-women-and-beyond/
https://usanews.com/newsroom/aubry-oden-paving-the-way-for-empowerment-and-change-in-the-trucking-industry
Aubry is currently a company driver for G&G Trucking, and has been keeping her earning and rolling. She highly recommends to any driver if you're looking for a solid paycheck to give them a call today at 331-684-0777 or go to gg-trucking.com
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Christianna Mason is a Partner with St. Joseph Partners, aa precious metals brokerage that works with clients all over the world about protecting their savings by relying on Gold and Silver.
She joins the show to tell her story, which includes how her father founded St. Joseph Partners after reeling from the 2008 financial crisis. We do an entire deep dive into Gold and Silver's history, what makes it so low risk, and more!
For more information you can call St. Joseph Partners directly at 610-326-2000
Or go to their website with information for truckers at sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lombard
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To support Alex Bradley and The Next Step Movement go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-next-step-movement
Alex Bradley is a Physical Therapist's Assistant, Personal Trainer, and Coach. He joins the show to tell his story of grappling with mental health, and how movement and community saved his life after navigating losing his best friend to suicide and simultaneously going through a divorce.
Alex has started what's called The Next Step Movement based entirely on raising awareness and raising money for various charities in the mental health and suicide prevention space. On August 31st of 2025 he will begin a walk from Austin, TX to Oregon City, OR.
You can follow along with Alex's journey on instagram
@the_next_step_movement
@walking_with_ab
You can donate to his cause at the GoFundMe below
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-next-step-movement
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide Dial 988 now to be connected with the National Suicide Hotline
Matthew Johnson is a born and bred midwesterner, ultra marathon runner, and US Army Veteran.
He joins to show to tell his story of overcoming adversity, and failing his way to success. Matt credits fitness and community for saving his life, and he wants to provide that opportunity to other military veterans by raising money for ValorFit a 501c3 Non Profit that pays for Veterans memberships into CrossFit or group fitness gyms. While running across Texas from El Paso to Galveston, Matt raised $30,000 for ValorFit and became the fastest person to accomplish the feat.
Wanting to do more for ValorFit he has doubled down where he'll run across Texas again, but this time from north to south.
You can find Matt on all social media platforms including instagram @mattjohnson__ and his Youtube channel.
You can support ValorFit by checking out their website, and donating at this link below.
https://runacrosstexas.betterworld.org/campaigns/matt-johnsons-run-across-texas-b-2
Dylan Admire rejoins the show to give some updates regarding his ongoing legal battle with brokerage goliath WWEX Group which includes GlobalTranz.
Dylan's company Freight Essentials was wrongfully terminated from agency, and his customers were lied to about it. WWEX Group fought tooth and nail to redact a lot of evidence, but thanks to astute journalist Kelly Barner, she did some digging.
"Wading through documents riddled with redactions is frustrating, but one recent filing manages to run 266 pages without a single redaction. There are quite a few examples where past redacted information seems to be revealed in this newer filing."
In this episode Dylan breaks down exactly how much deeper this case goes, and how the agency model in brokerage is actually putting unnecessary costs onto carriers and consumers.
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Jordyn Merritt is a Maine Maritime graduate, and full time Maritime engineer who works on an off shore oil rig in the Gulf of America.
He joins the show to tell his story of how he stays disciplined working one of the toughest jobs in America, and what pushed him to run 0.08mi loops to complete a marathon on a oil platform helipad.
You can follow Jordyn and see how he does it on Instagram @jordmerritt
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Heather Fry is the Director of Industry Training with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)
TAT Is a non profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing education to the trucking industry on how truckers can be an integral role in the prevention or interruption of human trafficking.
This was probably one of the most important interviews to date, and the numbers talked about are astounding, as more people in the world are in slavery today in 2025 than ever before.
For more information go to https://tatnonprofit.org/
If you or someone you know is a victim of Human Trafficking call the National Human Trafficking Hotline today at 888-373-7888
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I sit down with Hope Zvara, founder of Mother Trucker Yoga and one of the leading voices in driver wellness. We met at MATS back in 2023, and I've been looking forward to this one for some time! We dive into the real health challenges truckers face on the road, and how small, consistent changes can lead to massive improvements in physical and mental well-being.
Hope shares her personal journey, how she created a movement that brings yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition to drivers nationwide, and why self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s survival in this industry. From in-cab workouts to truck-stop nutrition hacks, this conversation is good for anyone who wants to start getting 1% better daily.
Key Topics:
The origin story of Mother Trucker Yoga
Top health issues facing drivers today
Simple stretches and fitness tips for the cab
Nutrition strategies for life on the road
Mental health and managing stress
Building a sustainable wellness routine for truckers
Connect with Hope:
Website: mothertruckeryoga.com
Instagram: @mothertruckeryoga
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Over the weekend I spectated and crewed my first ultramarathon which was a Last Man Standing style race where runners complete 4.2mi every hour on the hour.
I came in 2nd in my age group and 18th overall in a Sprint triathlon on Monday
And I share exactly why it's okay to say "Happy Memorial Day"
Brad Little is a trucker with humble beginnings Mississippi. Raised playing football in the South, he found himself in trade school, for aviation but was called into trucking. Starting off at PAM Tranasport eventually he came to own a motor carrier with up to 15 trucks.
He joins the show to tell his story of overcoming multiple difficult situations, and pushed himself ahead in developing a TMS for drivers, by a driver to make sure what happened to him doesn't happen to anyone else!
For more information go to truckerbuddy.ai
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Sean Dehan is the VP of Corporate Strategy at Truckstop, a major load board used by trucking companies.
He joins the show to talk about what led him into working at Truckstop, what his current role entails, and how Truckstop is continuing to evolve while also staying focused on helping truckers with their current needs.
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Casey Larkin is a sales aficionado and runs sponsorships for an awesome supply chain conference called CHAINge.
He joins the show to tell his story into the supply chain world, and dives into some of the early days of FreightWaves.
You can listen to Casey drop regular knowledge on his podcast with Kevin Hill called Dude, What's the Bid wherever you get your podcasts.
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For one on one coaching, DM me or download the 1stphorm app today www.1stphorm.app/lombardtrucking
What went right and wrong at Ironman Texas, my new goal for Ironman 70.3 in Serbia in September, and why I am hell bent on the mission I am on.
Lombard Bros Inc. set the standard for trucking in the 20th century, and I will continue to carry the legacy of that name into the 21st Century by leaving the industry better than I found it!
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Jacob Bonham aka Hatermade joins the show to tell his trucking story. This is the first time Jacob has shared his entire story and testimony and I was honored to host him for my 150th episode. Jacob owns one of, if not the finest, trucks to roll across America's highways, with the accolades to prove it!
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