How LEAD ATA Shapes the Future of the Trucking Industry

Founded in 2014, LEAD ATA aims to "select, prepare, and transform the best and brightest in the truck industry today, to become our leaders of tomorrow." In this podcast episode, we explore the experiences of recent LEAD ATA graduates Manny Hoyt, Manager of Sales Marketing at TrueNorth, Chris Eckhart, Partner at Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary, and Dana Spencer, Director of Safety at CRST. They share how the program has significantly impacted their professional lives and careers.

Topics Covered:
   • The Role of Mentors: Discover how mentorship has played a crucial role in their professional journeys.
   • Joining the LEAD Program: Learn why these industry leaders decided to get involved with LEAD ATA.
   • Program Experiences: Hear about their experiences within the program and how it has contributed to their professional growth.
   • Key Learnings: Find out some of the most valuable lessons they have learned from the program.
   • Applying LEAD ATA Insights: See how they have implemented what they learned from LEAD ATA in their careers.
   • Advice for Peers: Get recommendations for advancing your professional development.

Featured Industry Specialists:
   • Host: P. Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting
   • Co-Host: Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting
   • Guest: Manny Hoyt, Manager of Sales Marketing at TrueNorth Companies
   • Guest: Chris Eckhart, Partner at Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary
   • Guest: Dana Spencer, Director of Safety at CRST 

 

TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

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