{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Taking The Hire Road","title":"Re-release | Embrace the Suck: Navigating the Trucking Industry with Karen Smerchek","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/59dabdc1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1910,"description":"On this episode of Taking the Hire Road, we’re revisiting a favorite episode featuring Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking and the next Chair of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Originally aired during a critical moment in the industry, this conversation highlights Karen’s story of leading a family business, the legacy of trucking, and her passion for improving the lives of drivers and industry personnel. \nKaren and Jeremy Reymer also explore how carriers can navigate today’s challenging operating environment and the unique value associations like TCA bring to the table. \nWhether you’re listening for the first time or revisiting this episode, get ready to hear some insights from one of the best in the business. \nSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!\nDriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)\nProject 61 (https://project-61.org/)\nLanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)\nThe National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)\nCareer Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)\nRockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)\nAppcast (https://www.appcast.io/)\nTrucksuite (https://trucksuite.com/)\nAsurint (https://asurint.com/)\nArya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)\nSeiza (https://www.seiza.co/)\nDrive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)\nF| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)\nTrucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)\nSeated Social (https://seated-social.com/)\nIf you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com---\n-------------------------------------------------------------\nFollow 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}