Fireside Chat with HandledNow: Trucking News & A Discussion on Driver Safety
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Drive is back for season 3! Our goal is to create a show that can not only keep you company while you're out on the road, but also make your life better.
To kick off this season, we’re starting with the Drive guys and a fireside chat. Aaron Robertson and Heath Melton (founders of HandledNow) join host Zac Elsts to cover the industry’s latest news and offer time-tested advice to new CDL drivers. Here’s what the guys break down on this episode:
[01:00] Hurricane Ian and its lasting impact on the industry
[03:00] California Owner Operators—a discussion on the recent AB-5 bill
[11:00] What is the responsibility of irresponsible drivers on the road? Heath shares his own scary close call
[21:00] Autonomous driving for long hauls—the guys discuss the pros and cons
[46:00] The importance of taking care of drivers’ mental health
Make sure you subscribe so don’t miss an episode this season—there are some great guests coming up.
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