Stevens Roundtable: Project Ascend: Your Ideas, Your Impact, Your Reward

In this week's Stevens Roundtable, Tim Cicciarelli talks with Serena Vogel, VP of Driver Resources, about Project Ascend, a new company-wide initiative inviting all Stevens Transport employees, drivers, and Paragon Leasing contractors to submit money-saving ideas that improve efficiency across the organization. Every submission is reviewed by a dedicated internal committee, and if an idea is implemented, the contributor can earn $1,500 to $25,000. Nothing is too big or too small—Serena emphasizes that even small savings matter, and this program strengthens communication, team involvement, and company morale. Project Ascend will now be featured weekly on the podcast, highlighting selected ideas and inviting contributors to share how they came up with them. Links, QR codes, and platform access will be available throughout the offices, trucks, and Platform Science so everyone can easily participate.

Become a Team Driver

Discover the transformative world of team driving with Stevens Transport in this insightful discussion. Learn how driving with a partner boosts efficiency, earning potential, and safety, while allowing for nearly constant travel and the enjoyment of America's stunning landscapes. Understand how federal regulations intersect with teamwork logistics, enabling over 5,500 miles a week. Insights on rest strategies, like bunk bed sleeping arrangements, are shared. Stevens Transport explains the advantages of choosing your driving partner and how this approach can elevate your trucking career. Explore team driving's benefits and start your journey to success now.

Earn More/Team Up - https://vimeo.com/1020240977

Driver Spotlight: Cheryl Wilson

Celebrate Stevens Transport driver Cheryl Wilson on her second lease completion and for being a dedicated trainer for the past four years! Hear more from Cheryl on how she started her truck driving journey with Stevens and the amazing opportunities that have come along the way.

See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svjv_WXl8Oc

"From French Cuisine to 2 Million Miles: Meet Chef-Turned-Driver

In this week's Driver Spotlight, Tim sits down with one of Stevens Transport's most colorful and accomplished drivers, Bob "Chili Head" Bethke, a two-time Hall of Fame inductee who has logged more than two million miles with the company. Bob shares why Stevens' compassion during a personal tragedy in 2007 made him a loyal driver for nearly two decades, and how a freak accident involving a deer, a rolled truck, and an unopened can of chili earned him his unforgettable nickname. A retired French-cuisine chef, Bob also talks about trading high-stress kitchens for life on the road, the dishes he still cooks for fellow drivers, and why trucking became the perfect second career. It's a heartfelt, hilarious, and inspiring look at one of Stevens' most unique individuals.

No Money Down, No Credit Check: The Stevens Path to Ownership

In this empowering segment, VP of Driver Resources Serena Vogel walks listeners through Stevens Transport's unmatched pathway for drivers who want to become owner-operators and build their own business without the usual barriers. Serena explains how Stevens provides no money down, no credit check, no-risk leases, along with full business training, bookkeeping help, maintenance advisors, and ongoing one-on-one coaching. Whether you're a current Stevens company driver or an experienced driver from outside the company, Stevens offers a proven model for starting and growing your own trucking business backed by 45 years of financial stability and more than $1.1 million in lease completion bonuses paid out this year alone. It's a low-risk, high-reward opportunity to take control of your income and your future in 2026.

Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards

Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/

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