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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-keppler-8024691/

Want to learn more about Steve's work? Check out Scopelitis Transportation Consulting’s website HERE. https://scopelitisconsulting.com/

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

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

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I am excited to sit down with Doug Thompson, a professional speaker and storyteller with 20+ years working in tech. He'll share his passion and his experiences on stage and in sales. You won't want to miss it!

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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

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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, https://www.linkedin.com/in/t3-dwest/

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

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

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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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabatha-g-79892aa4/

Want to learn more about Tabatha's work? Check out their website at https://www.meijer.com/

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

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On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson is joined by Justin Martin (@supertrucker). Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma Brighter Learning, is here to break down how adults learn and how organizations can create training that genuinely changes behavior.

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On the episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks to the Vice President of Safety at United Road Services, Justin Copeland. Justin shares his journey from truck driver to safety leader, emphasizing the importance of frontline leadership, building trust, and fostering a positive safety culture.

He discusses innovations like using dash cam footage to highlight good driving and advocates for proactive, behavior-based safety measures. Justin advises prioritizing workplace culture and empowering teams.

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcope2020/

Want to learn more about Justin's work? Check out their website at https://www.unitedroad.com/

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

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This is not just a podcast episode, it's a wake-up call, a love letter, and a lifeline for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed in the trucking industry…or in life.

In this powerful pop-up conversation, Dr. Gina Anderson welcomes a true industry champion, Jerry Curl, whose heart beats for the men and women behind the wheel, our professional drivers. Together, they crack open the raw, real, and too-often-ignored emotional and mental battles drivers face on the road.

Why do we call them "professional drivers?" Because they are.
Jerry and Gina are here to challenge the negativity, the loneliness, and the silence that has crept into an industry filled with purpose, legacy, and pride.

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On the episode of On the Front Line: The Safety, Learning & Operations Podcast, Dr. Gina Anderson speaks to the Director of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America, Courtney George. Courtney shares her journey from volunteer to leader, highlighting the organization’s mission to honor fallen veterans and educate future generations about sacrifice and freedom.

She discusses the vital role of the trucking industry, the importance of community, and the impact of remembrance.

Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneybgeorge/

Want to learn more about 's work? Check out their website at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

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

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