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Welcome back to Drivers Stories! On today's episode, Pam sits down with two very special guests, our recruiter, James Ishmon, and owner operator Joe Coburn. Between the two of them, they have decades of experience in this industry, and both played a very important role in shaping LGT into what it is today. In this episode, we’ll take a walk down memory lane, hearing about where they got their start, what brought them to LGT, and the stories in between that only come with a lifetime in this industry. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube

Welcome to Episode 30 of Driver Stories! I’m your host, Pam Spaccarotella. This episode features Brittany Jackson, an owner operator on our anhydrous ammonia team. At just 28 years old, Brittany has already built an impressive career in trucking. We’ll talk about what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, making the change from company driver to owner operator, and the responsibility that comes with hauling hazardous materials like anhydrous ammonia. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube

Welcome to Episode 29 of Driver Stories! On this episode, Pam sits down with Tammy Rix, Classroom Instructor, Joseph Sayles, Safety Manager, and Michael Standring, Training Director, to talk about what new drivers can expect from the moment they apply, through orientation and out on the road. This episode is packed with helpful insight straight from the people guiding drivers through their first steps at LGT. Whether you're considering applying or just getting started, this one's for you. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube

Welcome to the 28th episode of Driver Stories! In honor of Women's History Month, Pam sits down with two of our female drivers – owner operator Sherrie Brown and local driver Kari Miner. Together they discuss life behind the wheel as women in a male-dominated industry — the challenges, the memorable runs, and the moments that shaped their careers. Happy Women's History Month! For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube

Welcome to the 27th episode of Driver Stories! As a veteran-owned company, Veterans Day is very important here at LGT. In this special episode, Pam chats with Corrina Freels, Log Auditor, and Michael Standring, our Training Director, about their time in the Air Force. They share some funny stories and memorable experiences from their time on the force, some similar and others very unique. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Welcome to the 26th episode of Driver Stories! In this episode, Pam sits down with Brian Harris, Tractor Maintenance Manager, and Steve Ray, Maintenance Specialist and Inside Shop Manager, to discuss all things maintenance. With years of experience both behind the wheel and in the shop, Brian and Steve offer valuable insight into how drivers can better communicate issues, what makes maintenance run smoothly, and the little things that can make a big difference on the road. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Welcome to the 25th episode of Driver Stories! In this special episode, Pam sits down with Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol and Todd Donnelly, Safety Clerk at LGT and former Nebraska State Patrol officer, to discuss DOT inspections, safety, and staying compliant. With years of law enforcement and safety experience between them, Matt and Todd offer a unique look at both sides of the inspection process. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media: FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Welcome to the 24th episode of Driver Stories and our first episode of 2025! Today's special guest is Jo Denson, our terminal manager in South Carolina. We'll hear about Jo’s time in the Navy, his love for trucking, and his journey to becoming a terminal manager. We'll also listen to a special shoutout from one of the drivers he’s worked with along the way!

In this special episode of Driver Stories, Pam Spaccarotella sits down with Christian Spaccarotella, the president of Lawson Cryogenic Manufacturing & Repair, to discuss Lawson's beginnings, what sets it apart in the world of cryogenic trailers, and insights on Lawson's exciting journey ahead!  Want to learn more about Lawson Cryogenic? Visit lawsoncryogenic.com Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter ---------------------- To learn more about LGT, visit lgttransport.com  Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

In this episode of Driver Stories, Brittany Spaccarotella sits down with Pam, the founder and CEO of LGT, to talk about the early days, those who supported her along the way, and share some fond memories. Want to learn more about LGT? Visit lgttransport.com  Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Bernard Wells, a driver trainer with 37 years of experience in the industry. In this episode, Pam sits down with Bernard to learn more about his background in the industry, advice for new truck drivers, and discuss what being a driver trainer entails. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Interest in driving for LGT? Click here and apply! Follow us on social media: FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Welcome to the 20th episode of Driver Stories! In this episode, Pam speaks with two special guests, Harold McKinney and Scot Barney. Harold recruited Scot ten years ago, and today they are here to talk about the early days of LGT and reminisce on some of their favorite memories from the road.  To learn more about LGT and read truck driver safety tips from Scot Barney on our blog, please visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media! FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Welcome to another episode of Driver Stories! Our special guest is Debbie Stengel, one of LGT's first employees. In this episode, Pam and Debbie talk about LGT's humble beginnings, Debbie's weekly "love letters," and some of the challenges with billing.    Want to learn more about LGT?  Visit lgttransport.com  Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Welcome to the 17th episode of Driver Stories! Today we bring to you two veterans of the cryogenic and transportation industry, Steve Myers and Donnie Stevens. Listen in on a wide range of topics including the dangers of using a cellphone while driving, the hardest part of training others to haul CO2, understanding pressure, the importance of signage and paperwork, the most difficult aspects of hauling cryogenics/nitrogen, pony motor troubles, and of course some advice for beginning drivers. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Interest in driving for LGT? Click here and apply! Follow us on social media: FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube

Welcome to the 16th episode of Driver Stories! We have another exciting one as we talk the pros and cons of Team Driving and the ins and outs of being on the road during Winter weather. We'll touch on chains, black ice, and share some helpful tips for keeping the Pony Motor running in the cold. But that's not all, we'll also chat about famous mountain passes, the cryogenic industry, what's it's like to be a woman in trucking, and why it's incredibly important to help one another while on the job. Today we have Scott and Michele Sedach with us, a team that's been driving for many years together and who are absolute experts on the road. For more information about LGT Transport, visit our website at lgttransport.com. Follow us on social media! FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTube