Trucking Matters From Reliance Partners

Trucking Matters From Reliance Partners


Latest Episodes

Exploring The Crash BASIC And Practical Strategies For Reducing Frequency And Severity 
December 18, 2025

In this Safety Matters edition of the podcast, we will be exploring the Crash Indicators BASIC, and we will be covering practical strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. We will also discuss the best practices for what drivers should

Top Attorney Carlos Sesma Discusses Mitigating Cross-Border Risks and Confianza Carrier Vetting Platform 
December 08, 2025

Carlos Sesma, a Senior Partner at the Sesma, Sesma and McNeese Law Firm, connects with Trucking Matters from Mexico City for this Borderless Coverage edition of the podcast. Carlos, who earned the reputation as the top corporate attorney in Mexico for th

Safety Matters Edition: Understanding The Vehicle Maintenance BASIC
December 01, 2025

Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega from the Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team serve as our guides for a look inside the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC. This Safety Matters episode of our series continues our e

Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers Discusses Cross-Border Operations, ELP and Trade With Mexico
November 24, 2025

With the debut episode of our Trucking Matters Borderless Coverage Series, Reliance Partners welcomes Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers to discuss a host of topics related to the comp

Hours of Service: A Comprehensive Look At Compliance For Drivers and Fleets
November 06, 2025

In this Safety Matters edition of our podcast, Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega take listeners through a comprehensive look at the Hours of Service regulations

Exploring The Use of DataQ Challenges With Unsafe Driving Violations
October 06, 2025

In this edition of the podcast, Trucking Matters continues our look into the Unsafe Driving BASIC that is part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations Compliance, Safety and Accountability enforcement program. Reliance Partners Safety Impact

Understanding All Aspects Of FMCSA’s Unsafe Driving BASIC
September 29, 2025

With this episode, Trucking Matters from Reliance Partners begins our series exploring the Seven BASICs that are covered under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations Compliance, Safety and Accountability enforcement program. BASIC is an acrony

Providing Essential Insights For Surviving FMCSA Audits
July 09, 2025

Would your trucking company be prepared if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notified you that FMCSA would be conducting an audit of your operation? In this episode of the podcast, Mark

Conference Recap: Insights On What’s Happening With Cross-Border Trade
July 07, 2025

The Eighth Annual Modernization of Cross Border Trade Conference, which is hosted by Reliance Partners, took place in mid-June and it offered a number of valuable insights on whats happening with cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico. Mark Vick

Answering Important Questions On Updates To ELP Enforcement
June 23, 2025

Reliance Partners Safety Impact Team Members Mark Barlar and Daniel Vega return to the podcast to continue the discussion on the guidance related to the decision by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Allia