What does it take to transform safety from a priority into a culture?

In this episode of "On the Front Line", Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Kyle Henson, Director of Safety at Navajo Express, to explore how true safety transformation happens inside a trucking organization.

This conversation goes beyond policies and procedures. It dives into the leadership, communication, and accountability required to shift mindsets and create lasting change.

You’ll learn:

* How Navajo Express moved from reactive safety to proactive culture
* The role leadership plays in shaping frontline behavior
* Why trust and consistency are critical to safety success
* What it takes to sustain results over time

If you care about leadership, safety, and real-world operational excellence, this episode is for you.

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#SafetyLeadership #Trucking #NavajoExpress #Leadership #SafetyCulture #Operations

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On this special edition of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson, speaks with Ben Fiore, Terminal Manager at Eagle Transport Corporation in Tampa, Florida.

Ben leads a fleet responsible for the safe and timely delivery of petroleum products. In an industry where precision, trust, and communication are critical, his work keeps operations running smoothly every day.

But his impact goes beyond the terminal.

As a lifelong Scout and honoree recognized by the National Tank Truck Carriers, Ben saw a gap between the trucking industry and the next generation. Instead of waiting for change, he created it.

Through the Truck Transportation Merit Badge Academy with the Boy Scouts of America, Ben has introduced more than 100 Scouts to careers in the fuel and trucking industry. By bringing real trucks and professional drivers into the experience, he gives young people a hands-on look at the work that keeps the country moving.

His leadership is grounded in a simple belief: the world moves forward because of people who do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

If you care about leadership, workforce development, safety, and building the future of the trucking industry, this conversation is worth your time.

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-fiore-tampa/

Learn more about Eagle Transport Corporation, https://www.eagletransportcorp.com/

Check out the Luma Brighter Learning website, https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply https://www.learningwithgina.com/on-the-front-line/

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Many high-achieving professionals have built everything on the outside, while quietly carrying something heavy on the inside.

This Thursday on the I Love Learning Podcast, I will sit down with Dr. Lana B. Henry, licensed psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Cost of Excellence, to talk about what trauma has to do with your career, why your drive didn't start in the boardroom, and what it actually takes to build leadership that holds.

Dr. Lana's work sits at the intersection of achievement, identity, and healing and her message is one every leader needs to hear: "You cannot build something new on top of unprocessed pain. Organizations try to do it all the time. It doesn't hold."
If you've ever wondered why the new strategy isn't sticking, or why success still feels like it's not quite enough this conversation is for you. Join us this Thursday!
#Leadership #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellness #PersonalGrowth #ILoveLearningPodcast #ThePowerOfSmall #TheCostOfExcellence

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Mental health in trucking is often ignored—but it can’t be anymore.

In this powerful episode of I Love Learning, Dr. Gina Anderson sits down with Mark Phillips, Vice President of Operations at Sharkey Transportation, to discuss a heartbreaking reality facing the trucking industry: driver isolation, emotional strain, and the consequences of not being heard.

Sparked by a tragic story of a truck driver who died by suicide, this conversation dives into why simply listening can save lives. Mark shares insights from decades in transportation leadership, highlighting the importance of human connection, awareness, and creating a culture where drivers feel valued—not invisible.

This episode is a must-watch for trucking professionals, leaders, and anyone who wants to better understand the mental health challenges behind the wheel.

Because sometimes, the most important thing we can do… is listen.

#MentalHealthMatters #TruckingIndustry #Leadership #ILoveLearningPodcast #Resilience #WorkplaceWellness #HumanConnection #Podcast

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What does it take to navigate life’s deepest loss and still find the strength to move forward?

This week on the I Love Learning Podcast, I’m joined by Christie Brown, an Accounting Specialist at Chief Express, who shares an incredibly powerful story of resilience, grief, and healing.

Christie opens up about the unimaginable loss of her daughter and how she continues to move through life with honesty, courage, and strength. Her journey is not about “getting over” grief, but learning how to carry it, grow through it, and still find purpose on the other side.

In this episode, we explore:
✔️ How to navigate grief while continuing to show up in life and work
✔️ The role of mindset, support, and learning in healing
✔️ Why vulnerability and honesty can be powerful tools for growth
✔️ How small steps forward can create meaning after loss

This conversation is a reminder that even in our hardest moments, growth is still possible. Not in big, overwhelming leaps, but in small, intentional steps forward.

If you or someone you know is navigating grief, this episode offers compassion, perspective, and hope.

🎧 Tune in to the I Love Learning Podcast and discover how learning, resilience, and small actions can help us move forward, even in the most difficult seasons.

#ILoveLearningPodcast #GriefJourney #Resilience #Healing #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #OvercomingLoss #Hope #Podcast

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What does it really mean to lead with grace?

This week on the I Love Learning Podcast, I sit down with Nina Eiland, Executive Vice President of AMX, author, and a true champion of people to explore how resilience, faith, and authenticity shape powerful leadership.

Nina’s journey didn’t begin with a title. Raised in challenging circumstances, she made a decision early on: she would not be defined by her environment. Instead, she chose growth, gratitude, and grace.

In our conversation, we discuss:

Why leadership is about who you are, not what you do
How grace can transform workplace culture
What it means to truly see and value people

Her story is a reminder that leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, compassion, and the courage to rise.

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Careers don’t always follow a straight line and sometimes that’s where the most powerful learning happens.

On the newest episode of the I Love Learning Podcast, I talk with Chloé (Cam) Beltran, whose journey spans Paris, Philadelphia, Chicago, and now France again.

She began her career as a mental health therapist, helping people navigate life’s challenges. Today, she works in transportation technology at Dashdoc, helping bring a European Transportation Management System to the U.S. market.

Two completely different fields. One powerful constant: the ability to listen, adapt, and build bridges between people and cultures.

If you’re thinking about a career shift or wondering how your skills transfer across industries this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of the I Love Learning Podcast

#ILoveLearning #CareerGrowth #Leadership

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I’m excited to share a powerful upcoming episode of the I Love Learning Podcast featuring Rachelle, author of the award-winning book Unchained Silence.

Rachelle Sosa's story is one of courage, healing, and transformation. After more than 25 years leading logistics and freight operations, she has expanded her leadership journey into something even deeper—helping others find their voice and heal through storytelling.

In this conversation, we explore how writing can become a pathway to healing trauma, personal growth, and leadership. Rachelle shares how creating Unchained Silence helped bring closure not only to herself, but to many others who connected with her story. Today, she is dedicated to awakening writers, healers, educators, parents, and students to use their voices for meaningful change.

Beyond her work as an author, Rachelle brings a unique blend of business leadership and wellness practices. As President of JC Logistics Freight Services and a member of Chief, she empowers women in business while also guiding others through Reiki, breathwork, meditation, and sound healing.

If you believe in the power of learning, healing, and sharing your story, you won’t want to miss this episode.

🎧 Tune in to the I Love Learning Podcast to hear how one voice can inspire many.

#ILoveLearningPodcast #Leadership #Storytelling #HealingThroughWriting #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Learning #Podcast #TraumaHealing

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On this episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, host Dr. Gina Anderson, learning scientist and CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, sits down with Graig Morin, co-founder and president of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics.

Graig shares how his journey from struggling truck driver to logistics entrepreneur shaped a people-first trucking company culture built on trust, safety, and community impact.

This episode explores what happens when someone who has experienced the worst parts of the trucking industry decides to build something better — a company where driver wellbeing, leadership, and doing the right thing come before profit.

From sleeping on a friend’s couch early in his career to leading a respected Maine-based trucking and logistics company, Graig explains how empathy, humility, and strong values can transform operations, safety culture, and driver retention.

You’ll also hear powerful stories about community service, including delivering sandwiches to veterans, transporting donated medical chairs to emergency rooms during COVID, and supporting local schools in Biddeford, Maine.

Graig’s leadership philosophy is simple:
“Do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.”

In this conversation, Dr. Anderson and Graig explore what that looks like in practice—behind the wheel, in dispatch, and across the trucking industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why allowing drivers time off without explanation can improve trucking safety and driver wellbeing

How Brown Dog Carriers supported schools and veterans during COVID

What 20 years of poor management taught Graig about building a better trucking company culture

Leadership lessons for small trucking companies and logistics businesses

How trust and community can improve driver retention and operational performance

Connect & Learn More

Connect with Graig Morin on LinkedIn,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/graig-morin-840a54147/

Learn more about Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics,
https://www.browndogcarriers.com/

Explore Luma Brighter Learning and Dr. Gina Anderson’s work in learning science and workforce training. https://lumabrighterlearning.com/

Interested in being a guest on On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast? Apply here. https://www.learningwithgina.com/otfl-guest/

Subscribe for more conversations on:

Safety leadership
Workforce learning
Trucking operations
Compliance and risk management
Leadership for frontline and mobile workforces

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