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Carrier Code Podcast
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This is Carrier Code. Your unfiltered access to the strategies, stories, and leaders driving the trucking industry forward.
Hosted by Christy Choice, Justin Copeland, and Rocco Marrari — insiders with decades of experience training, leading, and optimizing operations for fleets of all sizes. Carrier Code dives deep into the topics shaping trucking today.
From driver recruiting and retention to strategy and innovation, each episode is filled with inside stories and actionable insights to help fleets and the people who lead them succeed.
If you're building, managing, or scaling anything in trucking, this is your invitation to level up.
Look for new episodes of Carrier Code this September. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode.
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Trucking's Top 10 Issues: What ATRI's Annual Survey Reveals
2w ago00:50:14Tap to summarizeEvery year, ATRI's Top Industry Issues List provides a snapshot of the challenges shaping trucking. In this episode, ATRI President and COO Rebecca Brewster explains how the research is conducted, why the findings matter, and what this year's results reveal about the industry's most pressing challenges. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →The Trucking Industry We Deserve: Hard Truths with Charles Gracey
Jun 3000:41:08Tap to summarizeThe trucking industry talks a lot about supporting drivers. Charles Gracey wants to know why so few back it up. Christy and Rocco sit down with the host of SiriusXM's "Trucking Sense" and FreightwaveTV's "Brake Check". A former driver and long-time trucking professional, Gracey has spent his career pushing the industry to do better by its drivers. The conversation covers predatory pay practices, where association advocacy falls short, and the true difficulties drivers face every day. But it's not all negative, Charles closes with a challenge: stop fixating only on what's broken and start telling the stories of what's working. An honest look at where trucking is falling short, and what it would take to close the gap. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Telematics Explained, Then Applied: A Real-World Compliance Story
May 1300:31:23Tap to summarizeTelematics is a broader category than most fleets recognize — and understanding that scope is where this episode begins. From there, the conversation turns to how one specialized fleet put telematics to work in a demanding, highly regulated environment. Adam Karras, Transportation and Compliance Manager at Reliance Oilfield Services, joins Christy and Rocco to share how Reliance built and evolved their telematics program to drive real improvements in compliance and safety scores. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Talking Tankers: Delivering on Legacy and Leadership with David Price
Apr 2200:36:45Tap to summarizeTank trucking is one of the most specialized segments in the industry and one of the least understood by those outside it. In this episode, Christy and Rocco sit down with David Price, Executive Vice Chairman of United Petroleum Transports and 2025 Chairman of the Board at National Tank Truck Carriers. They cover the 60-year family history behind UPT, what makes tank operations fundamentally different, and why NTTC is a resource carriers can't afford to ignore. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Hot Topics: Leadership, Vendor Competency, Industry Involvement, and AI
Feb 2700:39:11Tap to summarizeAI hype is everywhere in trucking, but clarity is not. At the same time, vendors are showing up unprepared, and too many industry professionals are sitting on the sidelines instead of getting involved. In this episode, Christy and Rocco take on vendor competency gaps, the confusion between automation and AI, and why leadership doesn’t require a title. They also address a growing concern: professionals who complain about the industry but never step up to influence it. This is a candid conversation about accountability for vendors, for leaders, and for the industry as a whole. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Improving Carrier Culture: Communication, Learning, and Consistency
Feb 1800:27:18Tap to summarizeCarrier culture is not a byproduct of good intentions. It must be managed and shaped by leadership behavior, communication standards, and the consistency of daily execution. When those areas lack alignment, operations suffer. This episode outlines three foundational moves for strengthening carrier culture: improving communication across teams, investing in structured development, and committing to long-term discipline. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Driver Mental Health Is a Fleet Management Issue
Feb 1100:34:04Tap to summarizeDriver mental health is often treated as a personal problem rather than a fleet responsibility, but that framing overlooks how many of the biggest sources of stress are created by fleet design and management decisions. Industry veteran Jason Douglass joins Christy and Rocco to break down how operational choices impact driver wellbeing and what carriers can do to better support the people behind the wheel. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Aligning Driver Recruiting, Training, and Retention
Feb 400:31:01Tap to summarizeDriver recruiting is often treated as a volume problem, but the downstream impacts show up in retention, safety, and operational stability. Josh Mecca, VP of Recruiting & Retention at Grammer Logistics, joins Christy and Rocco to discuss how carriers can build more sustainable recruiting systems. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →The Impact of the Truckload Carriers Association
Jan 2700:35:40Tap to summarizeJim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins the show to share an inside look at TCA’s mission, major events, and member programs, as well as the association’s role in shaping the trucking industry, supporting carriers, and recognizing excellence among professional drivers. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
Transcribe →Choosing the Right Industry Conferences for Your Trucking Fleet
Jan 1300:39:36Tap to summarizeChristy and Rocco break down their must-attend industry events of 2026. Drawing from their years of experience on the conference circuit, they share first-hand insights and practical tips to help you choose the right events and get the most from every show you attend. Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts.
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