Driven By Diesel - The Trucking Podcast Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:04 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589501 en-us © 2026 Driven By Diesel - The Trucking Podcast yes 073dab1c-d16f-5d16-8832-c5ed5a645b2c Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch episodic false Welcome to Driven by Diesel, the podcast built for the people who keep America moving.


This show delivers real-world conversations and practical insights across the trucking industry — from owner-operators and fleet owners to CDL drivers. If you're looking for a trucking podcast that covers freight trends, risk control practices and life on the road, you're in the right place.

 

Each episode breaks down key topics like:

  • Freight market trends
  • Trucking insurance and risk management
  • DOT compliance and safety regulations
  • Owner-operator topics
  • Fleet management issues

 

Whether you're a new CDL driver, an experienced trucker, or running a trucking company, Driven by Diesel gives you actionable knowledge without the fluff.

This is where trucking gets real, industry knowledge gets shared, and drivers, carriers, and risk control professionals stay informed.

Driven by Diesel — because the trucking industry runs on knowledge, experience, and diesel power.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/x5xdkcjk6josvvgkgxwvyboskiyz?.jpg Driven By Diesel - The Trucking Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589501 Tech in Trucking: Using Technology to Improve Safety, Compliance & Efficiency Tech in Trucking: Using Technology to Improve Safety, Compliance & Efficiency Technology has become an increasingly important part of modern trucking operations, but having the technology is only part of the equation. In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina explore how fleets can use technology to support drivers, strengthen safety and compliance processes, and make more informed operational decisions. They discuss electronic logging devices (ELDs), electronic driver vehicle inspection reports (EDVIRs), dash cameras, in-cab safety systems, smart routing and GPS technology, and the technology being used at weigh stations and roadside checkpoints. They also talk about how these tools can provide valuable information for driver coaching, corrective action, claims, inspections, and fleet management. The conversation also looks ahead at the role AI and emerging technology may play in trucking. 

Whether you’re an owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, or fleet owner, this episode offers practical insight that can help you stay informed, stay alert, and better protect your business.

]]> Technology has become an increasingly important part of modern trucking operations, but having the technology is only part of the equation. In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina explore how fleets can use technology to support drivers, strengthen safety and compliance processes, and make more informed operational decisions. They discuss electronic logging devices (ELDs), electronic driver vehicle inspection reports (EDVIRs), dash cameras, in-cab safety systems, smart routing and GPS technology, and the technology being used at weigh stations and roadside checkpoints. They also talk about how these tools can provide valuable information for driver coaching, corrective action, claims, inspections, and fleet management. The conversation also looks ahead at the role AI and emerging technology may play in trucking. 

Whether you’re an owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, or fleet owner, this episode offers practical insight that can help you stay informed, stay alert, and better protect your business.

]]> Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch Buzzsprout-19658994 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2472 fleet technology, trucking technology, trucking safety, fleet safety, trucking compliance, ELD, electronic logging device, EDVIR, electronic DVIR, dash cameras, truck cameras, driver coaching, fleet management, driver safety, commercial trucking, motor ca full false Vehicle Maintenance Explained: Inspections, Documentation & Compliance Vehicle Maintenance Explained: Inspections, Documentation & Compliance Fixing a truck is only part of the equation. Without the right maintenance processes and documentation, even completed repairs may create challenges during an audit or roadside inspection. In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina discuss how consistent vehicle maintenance practices may help support safer operations, improve record keeping, and prepare motor carriers for inspections and audits. From daily driver inspections to preventive maintenance schedules and annual inspections, they cover practical processes that may help fleets identify issues early and document repairs along the way. You'll also hear practical ideas for improving maintenance processes, encouraging thorough inspections, and creating documentation that reflects the work your team is already doing.

Whether you’re an owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, or fleet owner, this episode offers practical insight that can help you stay informed, stay alert, and better protect your business.

]]> Fixing a truck is only part of the equation. Without the right maintenance processes and documentation, even completed repairs may create challenges during an audit or roadside inspection. In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina discuss how consistent vehicle maintenance practices may help support safer operations, improve record keeping, and prepare motor carriers for inspections and audits. From daily driver inspections to preventive maintenance schedules and annual inspections, they cover practical processes that may help fleets identify issues early and document repairs along the way. You'll also hear practical ideas for improving maintenance processes, encouraging thorough inspections, and creating documentation that reflects the work your team is already doing.

Whether you’re an owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, or fleet owner, this episode offers practical insight that can help you stay informed, stay alert, and better protect your business.

]]> Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch Buzzsprout-19565505 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2269 roadside inspections, CVSA inspections, FMCSA, DOT compliance, truck driver safety, commercial trucking, fleet management, ELD compliance, truck maintenance, vehicle maintenance, CSA scores, DataQs, motor carrier safety, owner operator tips, trucking podc full false Roadside Inspections: What Officers See Before They Talk to You Roadside Inspections: What Officers See Before They Talk to You What happens during a roadside inspection before a driver ever rolls down the window? In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina take listeners behind the scenes of a real roadside inspection ride-along to discuss what officers may be looking for, how technology can change the inspection process, and the common issues that can quickly turn into violations. From vehicle condition and driver documentation to ELD audits and inspection technology, this episode provides practical insight into what motor carriers and drivers may expect when they pull into a scale house or inspection station. You'll also hear firsthand observations from a roadside inspection ride-along and learn why preparation, professionalism, and attention to detail can make a difference during an inspection.

Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet manager, safety professional, or driver, this episode offers practical information that can help you better understand the roadside inspection process and prepare your operation for success.

]]> What happens during a roadside inspection before a driver ever rolls down the window? In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina take listeners behind the scenes of a real roadside inspection ride-along to discuss what officers may be looking for, how technology can change the inspection process, and the common issues that can quickly turn into violations. From vehicle condition and driver documentation to ELD audits and inspection technology, this episode provides practical insight into what motor carriers and drivers may expect when they pull into a scale house or inspection station. You'll also hear firsthand observations from a roadside inspection ride-along and learn why preparation, professionalism, and attention to detail can make a difference during an inspection.

Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet manager, safety professional, or driver, this episode offers practical information that can help you better understand the roadside inspection process and prepare your operation for success.

]]> Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch Buzzsprout-19426642 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2259 roadside inspections, CVSA inspections, FMCSA, DOT compliance, truck driver safety, commercial trucking, fleet management, ELD compliance, truck maintenance, vehicle maintenance, CSA scores, DataQs, motor carrier safety, owner operator tips, trucking podc full false Cargo Theft & Fraud in Trucking: The Red Flags Every Carrier Should Know Cargo Theft & Fraud in Trucking: The Red Flags Every Carrier Should Know Cargo theft doesn’t always look like a broken lock or a stolen trailer anymore. In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina are joined by Jonathan Stringer, Senior Cargo Claims Counsel with Great West, to discuss how fraud and cargo theft in the trucking industry have evolved—and what motor carriers can do to help protect themselves. From compromised email accounts and fake identities to load board scams and shipment redirection, today’s cargo theft schemes can be sophisticated, fast-moving, and difficult to detect.

Whether you’re an owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, or fleet owner, this episode offers practical insight that can help you stay informed, stay alert, and better protect your business.

]]> Cargo theft doesn’t always look like a broken lock or a stolen trailer anymore. In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina are joined by Jonathan Stringer, Senior Cargo Claims Counsel with Great West, to discuss how fraud and cargo theft in the trucking industry have evolved—and what motor carriers can do to help protect themselves. From compromised email accounts and fake identities to load board scams and shipment redirection, today’s cargo theft schemes can be sophisticated, fast-moving, and difficult to detect.

Whether you’re an owner-operator, dispatcher, broker, or fleet owner, this episode offers practical insight that can help you stay informed, stay alert, and better protect your business.

]]> Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch Buzzsprout-19260743 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2836 cargo theft, trucking fraud, trucking podcast, FMCSA, cargo claims, motor carrier safety, trucking industry, load board scams, fleet management, owner operator, trucking compliance, cybersecurity trucking, cargo security, logistics podcast, risk managemen full false New Hire to Road Ready: The Truck Driver Onboarding Process Every Fleet Needs New Hire to Road Ready: The Truck Driver Onboarding Process Every Fleet Needs In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina break down how motor carriers can build a repeatable, defensible onboarding system that can take drivers from new hire to road ready. Whether you're an owner-operator hiring your first driver or managing a growing fleet, this episode gives practical steps to tighten your process, reduce risk, and hire with confidence.

More information regarding the FMCSA regulations can be found at the following website: https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/

]]> In this episode of Driven by Diesel, Stephanie and Tina break down how motor carriers can build a repeatable, defensible onboarding system that can take drivers from new hire to road ready. Whether you're an owner-operator hiring your first driver or managing a growing fleet, this episode gives practical steps to tighten your process, reduce risk, and hire with confidence.

More information regarding the FMCSA regulations can be found at the following website: https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/

]]> Tina Jensen, Stephanie Hirsch Buzzsprout-19052511 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3048 trucking podcast, truck driver hiring, driver onboarding, fleet management, motor carrier, FMCSA, DOT compliance, driver qualification file, MVR checks, PSP report, Clearinghouse, trucking insurance, owner operator tips, hiring drivers, logistics podcast full false FMCSA & The 7 BASICs FMCSA & The 7 BASICs In this episode of Driven by Diesel, we break down the 7 FMCSA CSA Basics—the core categories that shape your safety score and directly influence your operation’s reputation, compliance, and insurance costs.

More information regarding the 7 BASICs can be found at the following website: https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/

]]> In this episode of Driven by Diesel, we break down the 7 FMCSA CSA Basics—the core categories that shape your safety score and directly influence your operation’s reputation, compliance, and insurance costs.

More information regarding the 7 BASICs can be found at the following website: https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/

]]> Tina Jensen Buzzsprout-18930734 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 2113 trucking industry, FMCSA, CSA scores, trucking compliance, motor carrier safety, DOT regulations, fleet management, owner operator tips, trucking insurance, safety management, ELD compliance, driver safety, logistics podcast, trucking business, hazmat com full false