{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Taking The Hire Road","title":"Re-release | Empowering Drivers and Staff Alike with Tracy Rushing","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/12dcbf25\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1755,"description":"On this episode of Taking the Higher Road, we're revisiting a standout conversation with Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting at RE Garrison, and a 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking.Originally aired as an insightful look into driver recruiting, retention, and wellness, this episode highlights Tracy’s mission to create a destination employer—where every employee plays a role in supporting drivers. She shares how RE Garrison’s approach to driver relationships, technology, and culture fosters long-term success in an evolving industry.Tracy and host Jeremy Reymer also dive into Project 61, a movement tackling the trucking industry’s unspoken epidemic: the alarming 61-year life expectancy of CDL drivers. They explore the responsibility companies have in improving driver wellness, practical steps for healthier lifestyles on the road, and how a simple mindset shift can make a lasting impact.Whether you’re hearing this conversation for the first time or revisiting it, expect powerful insights on leadership, driver well-being, and the future of trucking.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)Trucksuite (https://trucksuite.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com----------------------------------------------------------------Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taking-the-hire-road/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-oGSHiY4uEtuAxxNo_P2JTGPIO4qN4j_ApxC-4OK-AI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWZj/ODAzNTNmNDhkNDMy/NzU0NDYwZWFiZGE1/NzY5MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}