LP220 How to Become a Driver Mentor with Mike Kroetch

How to Become a Driver Mentor with Mike Kroetch

Bruce chats with Mike Kroetch of Transportation Safety and Compliance about how drivers can take their careers to the next level by becoming a driver trainer or mentor. The two chat about what skills a driver needs to become a mentor and why companies should be considering implementing this strategy in their fleets. You can learn more about Mike and his company at https://transportationsafetycs.ca

This episode is sponsored by RS2000 Tax Consultants helping drivers and owner operators help with their taxes. You can learn more about RS2000 Tax Consultants at www.rs2000tax.com

The Tune of the Week is Everybody Wants You by Thomas Wade off his album Blue Country Soul. You can learn more about Thomas and his music at www.thomaswade.com

About the Show

The Lead Pedal Podcast aims to be a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn’t know about many of these topics.

The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, and pay better, therefore having good careers.

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The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab.

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Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin’ Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more.

The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com