Aug 14, 202538 min
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...
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Drive
Hosted by HandledNow · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Drive by HandledNow, the podcast for truck drivers who are looking to enhance their lives both on and off the road, and for carriers looking for that perfect-fit trucker. Co-hosted by Zac Elsts and Chelsea Faulkner, they're here to bring you conversations that will help you keep moving forward in every area of your life. Whether you're a seasoned trucker or just starting out in the industry, this show is for you.
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What is Drive about?
Welcome to Drive by HandledNow, the podcast for truck drivers who are looking to enhance their lives both on and off the road, and for carriers looking for that perfect-fit trucker. Co-hosted by Zac Elsts and Chelsea Faulkner, they're here to bring you conversations that will help you keep moving forward in every area of your life.
Who hosts Drive?
Drive is hosted by HandledNow. The show has published 76 episodes to date.
What has Drive covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Building a Healthier Future for America’s Trucking Workforce with Stephen Kane, Rolling Strong" (14 August 2025, 38 minutes), "How to Stay Steady When the Freight Market Shifts with Tim Norlin, Roehl Transport" (7 August 2025, 31 minutes), and "Driving Trust in Testing and Background Screening with Marc Bourne and Grady Phillips, Workforce QA" (12 June 2025, 45 minutes).
How often does Drive publish?
Drive publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 76 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Drive?
Booking probability for Drive is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Drive requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Drive's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Drive?
The strongest fits for Drive are Trucking. Drive has a business audience.
About the host
HandledNow hosts Drive, a business podcast with 76 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 7, 202531 min
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...
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Driving Trust in Testing and Background Screening with Marc Bourne and Grady Phillips, Workforce QA
Jun 12, 202545 minUnderstanding 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...
- May 29, 202521 min
When was the last time someone really listened to you? For Erin Crawford , supporting drivers starts with trust, follow-through, and remembering the little things. In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner talks with Erin...
- May 15, 202536 min
Is your trucking career built to last? In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner talks with HandledNow CEO Zac Elsts about what it really means to build a long-term career in the trucking industry. Drawing from personal stories...
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- Apr 24, 202533 min
Is your recruiting strategy actually helping you retain drivers? Kameel Gaines , Founder of Rig On Wheels , joins Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow for a conversation that cuts through the noise. With 15 years of industry...
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How Listening to Your Drivers Can Spark Real Change with Dr. Gina Anderson, Luma Brighter Learning
Apr 10, 202533 minAre driver training programs helping - or just checking boxes? In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow sits down with Dr. Gina Anderson , CEO of Luma Brighter Learning and a leading voice in cognitive science...
- Mar 27, 20256 min
Are you ready for a new season of Drive, where we get real about the challenges facing truck drivers today — and the practical steps we can all take to make this industry stronger? This season kicks off with a shift...
- Jan 2, 202538 min
Are you ready to take control of DOT compliance and avoid costly mistakes? In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow talks with Brandon Wiseman, Founder of TruckSafe Consulting and an experienced DOT safety...
- Dec 26, 202429 min
Are trucking companies stepping up to really support drivers? In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Jason Douglass , Vice President of Operations at James H. Clark & Sons , to talk about what it takes to build a...
- Sep 19, 202427 min
No one is just a number, and no one exemplifies this more than the dedicated transportation professionals behind Wreaths Across America. In this episode, Zac and Chelsea are again joined by Courtney George , Director of...
- Sep 5, 202459 min
We all know that the trucking industry is male-dominated. But nothing beats a badass woman who completely transformed her life and now drives the world’s largest trucks. In this episode, Zac and Chelsea are joined by...
- Aug 22, 202442 min
The world of lease purchase programs can be tricky for truck drivers. Think about it… understanding the financial and operational aspects of leasing is similar to maneuvering a fully loaded rig through unpredictable...
- Aug 8, 202420 min
Have you ever considered switching your job to becoming a trucker? What’s holding you back? In this Road Reflection episode, guest Bill Babcock, a part-time trucker, shares his journey from being in landscape, to taking...
- Jul 25, 202451 min
Truck drivers need to make healthy lifestyle choices to prevent health-related career setbacks. Think about it… preventative maintenance of physical and mental health is similar to the upkeep of trucking equipment. In...
- Jul 11, 202416 min
The trucking industry is constantly changing, but what’s life like for a new-to-the-business trucker? Welcome to the first Road Reflection episode, where we speak with truck drivers on the road. Our guest is Andrew...
- Jun 27, 20241 hour
Curious about what it really takes to start a trucking career? This episode of Drive pulls back the curtain on essential things you need to know as a first-year truck driver. This is your go-to guide for navigating the...
- Jun 13, 202450 min
Your mental health as a trucker is just as important as your physical health behind the wheel, but it often gets overlooked or pushed aside due to shame, fear, and a litany of other emotions that we often want to hide...
- Jun 13, 20242 min
The world of trucking never stands still. Whether charging ahead at full speed or reversing to correct a missed turn, those wheels keep turning. Drive by HandledNow is here to accompany you on that journey, no matter...
- Apr 25, 202434 min
There are no bigger hearts than those of truckers. This year marks the 35th year of the Mother’s Day Make-A-Wish Convoy through Susquehanna Valley, and Convoy Committee Co-Chair Terry Finch speaks with Zac and Chelsea...
Recent guests
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Stephen Kane
Associate Professor of Planetary Astrophysics, University of California, Riverside
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Erin Crawford
VP and Head of Consumer Digital - Payments and Money Management, Crawford Educational Psychology
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Gina Anderson
learning scientist, TEDx speaker, lumabrighterlearning.com
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Jason Douglass
Vice President of Community & Engagement, James H Clark and Son, inc.
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