minnesota trucking association

In this episode Brenton and Jenna are joined by Autumn CEO Julie Andrich and General Manager Josh Wahlin. This was a fun discussion looking back at all that happened in 2023, and forecasting where Julie and Josh see Autumn going in 2024. We talk about how social media has impacted recruiting, Autumn's recognition by the Minnesota Trucking Association for multiple safety awards, Julie's Top Women in Business Award, and Autumn being named a Top Workplace for Women in Trucking. In 2023 Autumn hit an all time high for truck count, we had 17 driver's paid off truck leases, and multiple drivers win the MTA Driver of the Month honors. Josh also announces for the first time the winner of Autumn's 2023 Driver of the Year.

Women in Trucking
Minnesota Trucking Association
Autumn's New Website

In this episode Brenton and Jenna are joined by Minnesota Trucking Association President John Hausladen. John has been leading the MTA since since 1996. Our discussion covers how John got into trucking, what the MTA does for drivers and companies, current issues the MTA is lobbying government to look at, and the MTA's new recruitment campaign.

Minnesota Trucking Association
Drive the Difference Campaign 

In this episode Brenton sits down with Hopper driver Gary Ruth and Liquid Tank driver Todd Moody to discuss their involvement in the Minnesota Trucking Association's 2023 Truck Driving Championships. They also discuss how they first found Autumn Transport, their success with Autumn's Lease Ownership Program, and some of the challenges owner-operators face while out on the road. Gary tells us about his involvement in a really cool organization he's leads called Help For Our Vets, and you don't want to miss Todd's story about how he reunited with his first with after 30 years apart!

Minnesota Trucking Association
2023 MN Truck Driving Championship