Can your health keep up with the demands of life on the road?

In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner connects with Stephen Kane, President of Rolling Strong, about building realistic health and wellness programs for people in trucking. Drawing from years behind the wheel and in leadership, Stephen shares how first-hand experience shaped his approach to supporting the workforce through fitness, nutrition, and mindset tools that fit the realities of the job.

He explains why cookie-cutter programs fall short, how Rolling Strong removes barriers to healthy choices, and the role of empathy in creating a culture where well-being is possible for everyone in the cab or office.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How to create routines that work with a demanding schedule

• Why knowing your "why" makes lasting change possible

• Ways technology can make healthy decisions easier on the road

Resources:

• Stephen Kane on LinkedIn

• HandledNow Website

• HandledNow on Facebook

• Chelsea on LinkedIn

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction

(00:30) From hardship to finding purpose on the road

(02:24) Lessons from decades across every seat in trucking

(04:52) How health challenges inspired a new mission

(06:29) Building a wellness platform tailored for the industry

(12:09) Breaking barriers to healthy habits on the road

(17:40) Tools that make wellness easier and more rewarding

(25:22) Creating a culture that truly values its people

(33:37) Signs someone feels supported in their work

Is your trucking career giving you the stability you deserve?

On this episode, Chelsea Faulkner sits down with Tim Norlin, Vice President at Roehl Transport, to talk about the real impact of the freight recession and what drivers can do to stay steady through uncertain times. With decades in the industry, Tim shares hard-earned insight on navigating down markets, recognizing red flags, and finding the right carrier for the long haul.

He explains how Roehl's approach to recruiting and retention challenges the norm, why honesty up front matters, and what sets strong drivers apart when freight slows down.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How to spot a stable carrier before you make your next move

• Why work history matters more than ever in today's market

• What it really means to be part of a team that values its drivers

Resources:

• Tim Norlin on LinkedIn

• HandledNow Website

• HandledNow on Facebook

• Chelsea on LinkedIn

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) How Tim found his calling in trucking
(03:13) The truth about recruiting and retention today
(07:35) Why this recession feels different than past cycles
(09:44) Advice for drivers when carriers shut down
(12:59) The impact of job hopping on driver success
(15:49) Building a team-first mindset in trucking
(20:46) Celebrating 6 million safe miles behind the wheel
(23:26) How to build real relationships with your drivers

Understanding the ins and outs of driver testing and background checks can make all the difference in a trucking career.

For Marc Bourne and Grady Phillips, supporting drivers means building trust through transparency and clear communication around testing and background screening.

In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner sits down with Marc Bourne, Vice President of Background Screening, Training, and Compliance Services at Workforce QA, and Grady Phillips, CRO at Workforce QA, who both bring a unique background to trucking, to explore how testing processes can be fair, straightforward, and driver-friendly. They discuss how companies can move beyond just ticking boxes to fostering honest, respectful relationships.

You'll hear them bust common myths about drug and background testing, explain why drivers should take charge of their own records, and share how ongoing education and advocacy help create a safer, better-informed trucking community. Marc and Grady stress the importance of treating drivers like people and giving them clarity about what's tested and why it matters.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Why trust is the foundation of driver testing and records

• How to advocate for yourself with MVR, PSP, and background checks

• How digitization can improve the hiring process

Resources:

• Grady Phillips on LinkedIn

• Marc Bourne on LinkedIn

• HandledNow Website

• HandledNow on Facebook

• Chelsea on LinkedIn

Episode highlights:
(00:00) Intro and background of Marc Bourne and Grady Phillips
(00:07:00) Why trust matters between drivers and companies
(00:14:00) The power of clear communication and candidate experience
(00:16:00) Debunking common myths about background checks
(00:22:30) Understanding MVR, PSP, and clearinghouse records
(00:32:00) Keeping up with policy changes and regulations
(00:37:00) How digital tools are changing testing and record keeping
(00:39:00) Rapid fire: driver questions and redesigning testing
(00:43:00) Making drivers feel supported, not singled out
(00:44:30) How to connect with Marc and Grady