Small fleets are only limited by their ideas. At Crawford Trucking, CFO Abby Ryan and CEO Gregg Ryan have limitless ideas and passion for making trucking great for every one of their drivers. From planning for disasters to selecting new tech, from coaching to retention programs, they have succeeded in making life better for their drivers - and earned their place in the 2024 Best Fleets in Drive For!

Learn more about Crawford Trucking here: crawfordtrucking.com/
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Great things happen at this small fleet | BF2024 Ep. 3

A Roadmap for Success: Landing on the Top 20 list for the second year in a row, Brenny Specialized, Inc. has definitely figured out what their roadmap for success looks like. In this episode of the Best Fleets podcast Rick Duchalski is joined by Joyce Sauer-Brenny and Bonnie Supan as they discuss being there for their drivers as people, being accountable, and being tough enough for trucking.

Learn more about Brenny Specialized here: brennytransportation.com/
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Leadership through Trust and Personal Connections | BF2024 Ep. 6

Earning a spot in the Best Fleets Hall of Fame 3 years in a row shows a commitment to excellence and constant improvement--and that’s just what Grand Island Express has. In this episode, we talk with Deen Albert, Grand Island’s Director of Operations about business skills workshops for owner-ops, being a Best Fleet to Drive For and having the right mindset in an industry that is always changing.

Learn more about Grand Island Express here: giexpress.com/
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Driving Success With an Appetite for Change | BF2024 Ep. 9

Episode 112, recorded February 3, 2025, discusses the Best Fleets 2025 Top 20 announcement and the Education & Awards Conference happening March 3-4. Also, the CarriersEdge monthly webinar is back with two special guests talking about roadside enforcement and safety programs.

Sections include:
- 00:00 - Best Fleets to Drive For announcement
- 11:56 - Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference
- 25:00 - Short-haul routes and managing expectations
- 41:45 - CarriersEdge monthly webinar - Inside Enforcement

#112 - Best Fleets announcement, Education & Awards Conference, and the CE monthly webinar

Episode 113, recorded February 24, 2025, discusses the 2025 Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference happening March 3-4. Mark and Jane share a sneak peek on guest speakers, logistics, and driver survey trends.

Sections include:

00:00 - Best Fleets to Drive For Education & Awards Conference

12:50 - Telling your company’s story

22:12 - 2025 BFCon guest speakers

30:20 - Driver survey trends

#113 - Best Fleets to Drive For Education & Awards Conference prep, logistics, and insights

Episode 114, recorded March 17, 2025, recaps the highlights of the 2025 Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference. Mark and Jane discuss the great disconnection starting to occur between drivers and fleets, and share their thoughts on the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show.

Sections include:

- 00:00 - Best Fleets to Drive For Education & Awards Conference recap
- 17:48 - The great disconnection
- 30:31 - Best Fleets to Drive For results book
- 36:58 - Mid-America Trucking Show 

#114 - Best Fleets to Drive For Education & Awards Conference recap, the great disconnection, and the Mid-America Trucking Show

From building a strong safety culture to keeping drivers and fleets connected, the Best Fleets to Drive For sponsors are committed to enhancing the driver experience. In this episode of The Road Ahead: Insights from Our Sponsors, we sit down with EpicVue, TruckRight, and Netradyne to discuss how they support drivers and why they proudly sponsor the Best Fleets program.

Guests include: 

- Kyle Hales from EpicVUE. Learn more about EpicVue here: EpicVue: www.epicvue.com
- Chris Davies from TruckRight. Learn more about TruckRight here: www.truckright.com
- Adam Lang from Netradyne. Learn more about Netradyne here: www.netradyne.com

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The Road Ahead: Insights from Our Sponsors | BF2025 Ep. 2

Episode 116, recorded April 28, 2025, discusses AI’s lack of personality, the role  drivers play in the Best Fleets  evaluation process - and what they tell us when they disagree with the results, and tips and best practices for more effective communication between fleets and drivers.

Sections include:

- 00:00 - AI’s lack of personality

- 15:00 - Drivers' feedback

- 23:29 - The driver role in the Best Fleets evaluation process

- 36:50 - Tips for better communication

AI’s lack of personality, the driver role in scoring the Best Fleets to Drive For winners, and tips for better communication

K & J Trucking is a small fleet with a big reputation for doing things the right way. This year’s two-time Overall Winner in the Small Carrier category continues to stand out by staying true to their core values and supporting drivers every step of the way. In this episode, President Michelle (Shelley) Koch, Safety Director Jennifer Raddatz, and Owner-Operator Josh Gwirdinton talk about the family legacy behind the business, how their lease-purchase program has empowered dozens of drivers, and why listening—really listening—matters. With strong leadership and a deep commitment to their team, K & J Trucking, Inc. continues to raise the bar.

Learn more about K & J Trucking here: https://www.drivekandj.com/
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From One Truck to Best Fleets to Drive For Overall Winner: The K & J Story | BF2025 Ep. 6

An ongoing discussion of training, technology, and trucking, from CarriersEdge co-founders Jane Jazrawy and Mark Murrell. Informal and irreverent, this podcast covers general driver training and HR issues in the trucking industry, CarriersEdge news, the Best Fleets to Drive For program, and a variety of other subjects that peak their interest.

About the Best Fleets to Drive For® Podcast:
The culture is changing, and carriers are improving the quality of workplaces for drivers. With a mountain of data and advice in hand, tune in to hear first-hand what fleets are doing to be considered best-of-the-best.

About the Best Fleets to Drive For® Program
Launched in 2008, Best Fleets to Drive For® is the only annual program dedicated to uncovering the best workplaces in the North American trucking industry. Produced by CarriersEdge, Best Fleets to Drive For recognizes the for-hire fleets providing exceptional workplace experiences for their company drivers and independent contractors.

In addition to recognizing winners in multiple categories, we also share those findings through press stories, webinars, and public presentations at various industry events.

If you think your fleet is one of the best, this is a great way to let others know about it. There are lots of great fleets across North America, doing all kinds of creative things to make life better for their drivers and independent contractors, and we want to find all of them!

Nominating your fleet only takes a minute - we just need to know who they are and why you think they're a Best Fleet. One nomination is all it takes.

Learn more about this innovative program by visiting our website
https://www.bestfleetstodrivefor.com/

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