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Driving Freedom Podcast

Truckers Against Trafficking

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Welcome to Driving Freedom, a TAT Podcast! As TAT works to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the truck, bus and energy industries to combat human trafficking as part of their regular jobs, we wanted to create a podcast that would serve as a helpful training tool to one of the largest mobile armies of eyes and ears out there on the roads seeking to recognize and report this heinous crime. Each short episode is designed to refresh critical issues learned and keep this life-saving ...
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Talk Trafficking

Penny Ronning

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Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. I’m Penny Ronning, the daughter of a trafficking survivor. I co-founded the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force with Stephanie Baucus, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Office District of Montana. Our podcast exposes the dark world of modern-day slavery. We refuse to turn a blind eye to this crime. In our podcast, we expose traffickers and buyers, d ...
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United on the Road is the podcast that explores and celebrates the amazing carhaul drivers. Episodes focus on topics such as driver health, women in carhauling, truckers against trafficking, life on the road, and much more. Cohosts Jason Walker and Augie King interview drivers, industry experts, and employees of United Road supporting our drivers. They bring their upbeat personalities and years of experience to each conversation. Whether you are a company driver, an independent contractor, a ...
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What Da Truck Podcast is the Newest, Freshest Hottest Trucking Podcast that will be informative and focus on All Things Trucking, News, Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution, DOT, FMCSA, Maintenance, Supply Chains, and Logistics all while delivering a truckload of fun! We will be here to help our fellow Truckers and communities stay abreast about all things trucking. And remember, everything you touch; a trucker brought it to you!
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Bridgestone’s THRIVE aims to bring our North Star to life through a combination of compelling, human interest stories from teammates across the company and high-level conversations with Bridgestone leaders. These conversations will let the unique perspectives and experiences of our people tell the story of how an industry giant is evolving at a moment of unprecedented change in technology, consumer behavior, and society to meet new demands and build a culture where everyone can thrive.
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Safer Roads

Protective Insurance

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If you are a leader in the transportation industry, you are faced daily with issues like nuclear verdicts, medical financing, distracted driving, and working with digital colleagues. In this podcast the experts from Protective Insurance give you all the information they have learned as a steadfast member of the transportation community for almost 100 years. The Protective team of thought leaders and industry experts share their experience to protect people and support safer roads.
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In this episode, Heather Estes discusses the Worthiness Formula, the Worthy Ranch, and a pilot program for survivors of human trafficking. The Worthiness Formula, developed by Heather, focuses on self-worth and belief in oneself. It consists of three parts: awareness, belief, and community. Heather shares her personal journey of discovering her own…
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In this episode, Dallas Knight from Skull Games discusses the organization's mission and work in combating human trafficking. She shares her personal journey from the military to civilian life and how she became involved with Skull Games. Additionally, Dallas highlights the role of Skull Games in supporting law enforcement and providing them with s…
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Jan Edwards from the Paving the Way Foundation discusses the strategy of disrupting the cycle of child trafficking and online exploitation through education and awareness programs. She emphasizes the prevalence of child trafficking and exploitation, both in rural and urban areas, and the role of online platforms (Big Tech) in facilitating these cri…
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Rebekah Hope shares her personal story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, gang activity, and human trafficking. Rebekah’s story begins at a young age in Billings, Montana, takes her to Atlanta, Georgia where she escapes with her life, and follows her back to Montana where she begins her healing journey. In this conversation, Rebekah emphasizes th…
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In this uplifting conversation, Rosemary Smith, from the Getting Better Foundation, discusses with Penny Ronning the positive impact of media literacy and critical thinking skills on combating human trafficking and strengthening democracy. Rosemary shares the story of Edgar Welch and Pizzagate to illustrate how misinformation can lead to violence a…
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The idea of a fleet may bring to mind a very specific type of vehicle for some people. But the reality in the modern world of mobility is that fleets truly come in all shapes and sizes. In the latest episode of THRIVE, host Keith Cawley explores the changing world of commercial tire and fleet solutions with two of Bridgestone’s top experts – Steve …
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Julia Lillethun bravely shares her story of resilience and healing after surviving a brutally and sexually violent attack by a serial rapist. She talks about the physical and emotional trauma she experienced, as well as the judgment and victim-blaming she faced. Julia also discusses the challenges of overcoming self-blame and accepting what happene…
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In this episode, Louie Greek from TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), focuses on the efforts being made in the trucking industry to fight sex trafficking. The conversation covers various topics such as what sex trafficking looks like on American highways, the crucial role played by truck drivers in combating trafficking, the significance of survivo…
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Prior to Interview: Clip of Chris McKenna testifying before the United States Congress. In this conversation, Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes, stresses the essential role of parents in educating their children about technology and the digital world. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of trust and communica…
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Explore Bridgestone’s fascinating history on the western coast of Africa where the country of Liberia has been home to Firestone Natural Rubber since 1926. In the latest episode of THRIVE, host Keith Cawley chats with two Liberian natives and current Firestone Natural Rubber employees, Marion Wreh-Socree and Murphy Socree, about operations, life, a…
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Singer-songwriter and actress, Juliette Angelo, shares her story of survival, including experiences of child exploitation and abuse. She sheds light on the lack of protection and enforcement of child labor laws in the entertainment industry, particularly in theater and dance. Juliette highlights the sexualization of child actors and the disturbing …
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Jessica Kay shares her personal story of being trafficked and the challenges she faced on her journey towards healing. She underlines the need for stronger safety measures for at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations, as well as the importance of educational programs on prevention in schools and systems. In this episode Jessica highlights the…
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Jenna McKaye is a survivor leader and advocate who shares her story, healing journey, and work done to stay on her path of healing. In this episode, she talks of being trafficked at a young age by someone she trusted, and the importance of healthcare providers being educated in identifying trafficking victims and providing resources to leave their …
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It was only four years after its founding as a rubber and tire company that Bridgestone produced its first golf ball. Nearly 90 years later, Bridgestone Golf continues to serve the Bridgestone brand both as a promotional platform and a showcase for material science innovation. Join host Keith Cawley and Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf, to…
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The trucking industry has seen a lot of changes over the last few years. Despite all the ups and downs a changing, challenging market can bring, Arrow is still here. Our history of sound, customer-focused decision making has seen us through since 1950, and it will see us through for many years to come. Arrow President, Brock Gavin, joins Kent Swans…
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When you think of robots, most envision the rigid movements of the metallic, stiff machines popularized in TV and movies. But there is a very different and more realistic image that comes to mind for Hiroki Nakayama and the team at Bridgestone Soft Robotics Ventures. While exhibiting this exploratory technology at CES 2024, Nakayama-san joins THRIV…
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Human trafficking is a global crisis impacting more than 50 million victims as of 2023. With a connected network of customers and partners always moving across America’s roadways, transportation industry leaders like Bridgestone can play a critical role in the fight. In this episode of THRIVE from CES 2024, Esther Goetsch, Executive Director of Tru…
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Motorsports have long been a proving ground and mobile lab for leaders in the automotive industry, and Bridgestone is no different. But in line with its vision for the future and long-term targets, the company is increasingly focusing its racing energy in emerging motorsports platforms that are trying to drive innovation in alternative and more sus…
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Dive into the connected ecosystem of fleet management in this episode of THRIVE live from CES 2024. Dishing on data and talking telematics, host Keith Cawley sits down with Jan-Maarten de Vries, President of Fleet Management Solutions for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, to explore how platforms like Webfleet and Azuga are integral to Bridgestone’s …
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With a shared history in motorsports and a common vision for a more sustainable future, Penske and Bridgestone continue to travel similar paths to drive change in the mobility industry. In this episode live from CES 2024, THRIVE host Keith Cawley chats with Bill Combs, Vice President of Sustainability at Penske, and Mark Metoki, Executive Director …
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THRIVE kicks off season 7 at CES 2024 by exploring the rapid advancement of autonomous vehicle technologies with Don Burnette, CEO and founder of Kodiak Robotics, and Cassiano Polycarpo, Director of Original Equipment Account Management for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. Don shares his journey from the early days at Google's self-driving team to f…
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The Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach with Truckers Against Trafficking, Laura Cyrus, meets with Kent to discuss TAT's mission and how drivers everywhere can help prevent trafficking. Founded in 2009, Truckers Against Trafficking seeks to equip, empower, and mobilize truckers to help prevent and report crime.…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On this episode host Rudy Salo is joined by Senior Director of Industry Training & Outreach at Truckers Against Trafficking, Laura Cyrus. Together, Laura and Rudy discuss her role at Truckers Against Trafficking, as well as touch on the work that they are doing to keep our roads a…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On today’s episode host Rudy Salo is joined by Head of Strategic Partnerships at Infinit-I Workforce Solutions, Rachel McDonald and VP of Safety Services at Protective Insurance, Harry Storck. Together, the trio sits down to discuss Infinit-I’s innovative approach to driver traini…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On today’s episode, host Rudy Salo is joined by Protective’s Senior Loss Prevention Representative, Dan Dmytryk. Together, they discuss what the Collision Analysis tool does, how the tool helps analyze data, how the data is collected, and why it’s so important for keeping roads sa…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On today’s episode host Rudy Salo is joined by Protective’s Manager of Loss Prevention and Safety Services, Jay Woodward. Together, they discuss why return to work programs are so important for the transportation industry, the steps to creating a successful return to work program,…
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In October 2023, Bridgestone introduced the next chapter in its global strategy with the formation of Bridgestone West. In this episode of THRIVE, CEO Paolo Ferrari sits down with Keith Cawley to explain the drivers of this dynamic integration, which is bringing together Bridgestone businesses and functions across the Americas, Europe, Middle East,…
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Welcome back to another episode of Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On today’s episode, host Rudy Salo is joined by the Vice President of Safety Services at Protective, Harry Storck, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Pulsar Informatics, Daniel Mollicone. Together, they discuss a major topic in the world of transportation: fatigue in…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On today’s episode host Rudy Salo is joined by the VP of Safety Services at Protective Insurance, Harry Storck, and Amit Jain, the C.O.O. of Roadz, the platform that powers the Protective marketplace. Together, the group sits down to take a deep dive into the Protective Marketplac…
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Bridgestone introduced the concept of ENLITEN in 2022 and is moving quickly to demonstrate the impact it can make in both its product strategy and operations. Already in 2023 Bridgestone has launched two new ENLITEN products that are changing the game through advanced materials and design, including the breakthrough PeakLife polymer. In this episod…
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Welcome back to another episode of Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. On today’s episode, host Rudy Salo is joined by the Vice President of Safety Services at Protective, Harry Storck, and the President and CEO of MAGTEC Products, Robert Morisset. Together, the trio discusses an ever present current trend in the United States, the…
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Quality is a word that carries immense importance at Bridgestone, but it can mean different things to different people. Join THRIVE host Keith Cawley as he quizzes quality leaders about the crucial role their team plays in fulfilling Bridgestone's mission. Chris Lasko, Chief Quality Officer, and Nick Turk, the Executive Director of Quality Operatio…
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Hi there, and welcome to THRIVE, a Bridgestone Americas podcast exploring our company through compelling conversations with the people moving us forward every day. Our conversations dive deep into the different areas of our business and how they support our strategic vision. We also unpack our history, highlight our culture, and connect the dots on…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. Today’s episode features host Rudy Salo as he sits down with VP of Safety Services at Protective Insurance, Harry Storck, and CEO of JOBehaviors, Mark Tinney. Together the trio discuss a major topic within the world of transportation, driver shortages, as well as the power of beha…
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From humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company grew to become a global powerhouse in the transportation industry. Now the history of the company and its pioneering founder, Harvey Firestone, lives on through the Firestone Archives – one of the most robust corporate archives ever assembled. More than 120 years of chroni…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. Today’s episode features host Rudy Salo as he is joined once more by Senior Vice President of Claims for Protective Insurance, Nathan Lundquist, and Executive Vice President of Claims for Protective Insurance, Jeremy Goldstein. Together the three experts recap their previous conve…
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Season six of THRIVE takes off with a reconnect on our Bridgestone purpose. Join host Keith Cawley for a conversation with Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer at Bridgestone Americas, and Wade Munday, Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Social Impact, as they explore how the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, brand partnerships, local community i…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. Today’s episode features host Rudy Salo as he once again is joined by Senior Vice President of Claims for Protective Insurance, Nathan Lundquist, and Executive Vice President of Claims for Protective Insurance, Jeremy Goldstein. Together the trio recap their previous discussions a…
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Welcome back to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Insurance. Today’s episode follows host Rudy Salo as he’s joined once again by Senior Vice President of Claims for Protective Insurance, Nathan Lundquist, and Executive Vice President of Claims for Protective Insurance, Jeremy Goldstein. Together, they delve even deeper into medical financin…
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We're back from our reset. We felt it was time to have a serious conversation about Human Trafficking! This is a special show with a special guest from the organization Trucker's Against Trafficking (TAT). Micah Larsen joins us this week as we get a perspective on their organization and how they are educating, equipping, and empowering Truck Driver…
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If you are a leader in the transportation industry, you are faced daily with issues like nuclear verdicts, medical financing, distracted driving, and working with digital colleagues. Welcome to Safer Roads, a four part podcast series where the experts from Protective Insurance will be giving you all the information they have learned as a steadfast …
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Guess who began subscribing to Hot Rod Magazine in the third grade? Self-professed Car Guy Jeff Thisted. Jeff joined Augustina King, Jason Walker, and Pilot Transport General Manager Joe Parks in our new United on the Road podcast. Laugh and learn who loves which specialty car show and explore the world of enclosed vehicle transport for precious au…
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We're back from our reset.. We spent a great time out at the World's Largest Truck Stop for the 43rd Annual Truck Jamboree! We saw so many fantastic vendors. Met plenty of great trucker's and doped out tractor trailers. We spent much time in the Truck Museum. The truck museum is full of trucking history with a lot of the old modes of trucks used so…
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If you are a leader in the transportation industry, you are faced daily with issues like nuclear verdicts, medical financing, distracted driving, and working with digital colleagues. Welcome to Safer Roads, brought to you by Protective Fleet. Join Rudy Salo and the experts from Protective insurance each episode as they share information they have l…
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Welcome Back from the 4th of July Long Holiday. We talked about the Dangerous aspects of fireworks. How fireworks affect our fur babies. We Rumbled in the Jungle with the recent battle going on between YRC and the Teamsters. The two are battling it out in public. Who is right, here? We named our MudFlap of the Week. We played Wheels of Trucking. We…
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This week, we talk Independence and Freedom! Thank you to this great Nation for all the Freedoms and Liberties we have and the Great people who paved the way before us. We profile Troops who became Truckers. We talked about the actors who once were truckers BEFORE they became famous. We profiled the top five patriotic songs of all time. We got MUDD…
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