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Merry Christmas from Kivi Bros Trucking!

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Episode 41: Driving Change: Keith Rahn’s Inspiring Journey from Army to Advocacy

39:44

Episode 40: Leadership and Accountability with Derek and Tyler Kivi

53:48

Bonus Episode: Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Persistence and Mindset

6:36

Episode 39: Pride in Your Ride: Redefining Trucking from the Inside Out

43:56

Episode 38: The December Sprint: Safety, Giving, and Old-School Trucking Values

19:40

Episode 42: Gratitude, Growth, and a Look Ahead to 2025

In this special Keep Trucking Personal episode, host Tyler Kivi of Kivi Bros. Trucking reflects on the unique time between Christmas and New Year's. It’s a moment to express gratitude for 2024 and look ahead with optimism to 2025. Tyler celebrates the company’s upcoming 30th anniversary of incorporation, sharing stories of Kivi Bros.' rich family trucking tradition dating back to 1947.
He recaps a challenging but dynamic 2024 for the trucking industry, marked by soft markets, shifting driver trends, and evolving customer relationships. With insights into industry forecasts, Tyler shares why 2025 looks promising for tightening capacity and growth. He also highlights the podcast’s role in connecting the trucking community, from hurricane relief efforts to motivational episodes designed to inspire drivers on the road.
As the podcast grows, Tyler invites feedback and new ideas to shape future episodes. With gratitude for the team, drivers, and community, he closes with an inspiring call to action: Let’s make 2025 the best chapter yet.
Happy New Year, and let’s Keep Trucking Personal!

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Merry Christmas from Kivi Bros Trucking!

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Merry Christmas from Kivi Bros Trucking!

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Merry Christmas from Kivi Bros Trucking!

Episode 41: Driving Change: Keith Rahn’s Inspiring Journey from Army to Advocacy

39:44

Episode 41: Driving Change: Keith Rahn’s Inspiring Journey from Army to Advocacy

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In this powerful episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi sits down with Keith Rahn, a professional driver at Kivi Bros. Trucking and a passionate advocate for veterans. Keith shares his incredible journey, starting with his time in the Army, transitioning into a career in culinary arts, and ultimately finding his place in the trucking industry. Along the way, he founded Boots to Truc...

Episode 40: Leadership and Accountability with Derek and Tyler Kivi

53:48

Episode 40: Leadership and Accountability with Derek and Tyler Kivi

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In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Derek Kivi, CEO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, and Tyler Kivi, Vice President & COO, share how accountability, teamwork, and pride drive their success. From freezing truck washes in subzero temperatures to hand-polishing fleets, Derek and Tyler reflect on the values instilled during their early days that still shape their business today. They discuss the impo...

Bonus Episode: Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Persistence and Mindset

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Bonus Episode: Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Persistence and Mindset

มุมมอง 2214 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this special motivation episode, your host, Tyler Kivi, Vice President & COO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, dives deep into the transformative power of mindset, persistence, and action. Tyler discusses why the belief that “you can accomplish anything you set your mind to” is more than just a motivational phrase - it’s a mindset that can reshape your career, life, and future. In this episode, you’ll...

Episode 39: Pride in Your Ride: Redefining Trucking from the Inside Out

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Episode 39: Pride in Your Ride: Redefining Trucking from the Inside Out

มุมมอง 5521 วันที่ผ่านมา

In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler and Derek Kivi take a deep dive into an essential aspect of professional trucking: taking pride in your ride. Focusing on the interior of your truck, they explore how small habits, like keeping your cab clean and organized, can have a big impact on professionalism, health, and the perception of the trucking industry. Through stories and actionabl...

Episode 38: The December Sprint: Safety, Giving, and Old-School Trucking Values

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Episode 38: The December Sprint: Safety, Giving, and Old-School Trucking Values

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In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi reflects on Thanksgiving and the start of December, setting the stage for a three-week sprint to wrap up the year strong. After indulging in holiday traditions, Tyler shifts gears to challenge listeners with two powerful themes for the month: "Do the Right Thing" and "Focus on Giving." These principles serve as a foundation ...

Episode 37: Gratitude on the Road - Thanksgiving Reflections with Tyler, Derek, and Michael

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Episode 37: Gratitude on the Road - Thanksgiving Reflections with Tyler, Derek, and Michael

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In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, host Tyler Kivi is joined by Derek Kivi, CEO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, and Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet and Safety, to reflect on the values that keep Kivi Bros. Trucking rolling: gratitude, family, and safety. With nearly 80 million travelers expected to hit the roads this week, the team discusses the importance of ...

Episode 36: Generations of Grit: The Kivi Family’s Road to Trucking Excellence

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Episode 36: Generations of Grit: The Kivi Family’s Road to Trucking Excellence

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In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi sits down with his brother, Derek Kivi, CEO of Kivi Bros. Trucking, and Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet and Safety, to explore the extraordinary legacy of Kivi Bros. Trucking. From their Finnish roots in Northern Minnesota to becoming a respected name in the trucking industry, the Kivi family’s story is one of resilience, innovation, ...

Episode 35: Gearing Up for Winter - CSA Success, Winter Preparedness, and Maximizing Earnings

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Episode 35: Gearing Up for Winter - CSA Success, Winter Preparedness, and Maximizing Earnings

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In this special Veterans Day episode of Keep Trucking Personal, host Tyler Kivi reflects on the importance of transparency and connection in the trucking industry. He offers a thank you to our veterans, appreciating the sacrifices they've made and the values they bring to the workforce. As winter approaches, Tyler shares essential tips for maximizing earnings while navigating the unique challen...

Episode 34: Challenge Duluth: Compassion in Action and the 5% Difference

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Episode 34: Challenge Duluth: Compassion in Action and the 5% Difference

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In this special episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi and Michael Hansen sit down with Ashley Harder, organizer of #ChallengeDuluth, and Tom Asbury, Lead Pastor at Eastridge Community Church, to discuss the incredible grassroots effort behind Challenge Duluth and the recent hurricane relief initiative. They explore how what began as a single call for help evolved into a massive, multi-s...

Episode 33: Community Connections in Trucking

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Episode 33: Community Connections in Trucking

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In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal podcast, Tyler Kivi and Michael Hansen dive deep into the heart of the trucking industry, showcasing the vital role it plays in community support and resilience. This week, they highlight the remarkable efforts of Kivi Bros. Trucking, particularly their recent hurricane relief initiative that successfully gathered three truckloads of essential goods...

Episode 32: Fall Adventures and Trucking Prep with Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet & Safety

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Episode 32: Fall Adventures and Trucking Prep with Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet & Safety

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Welcome back to Keep Trucking Personal with your host, Tyler Kivi, joined again by Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet & Safety at Kivi Bros. Trucking. In this episode, Tyler and Michael dive into fall hunting season, swapping stories about pheasant hunting with their loyal dogs and the challenges of dry conditions out west. Michael shares tales of his dog, Echo, and her impressive endurance and ...

Episode 31: Challenge Duluth: Uniting for Hurricane Relief with Michael Hansen

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Episode 31: Challenge Duluth: Uniting for Hurricane Relief with Michael Hansen

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In this episode of the Keep Trucking Personal Podcast, host Tyler Kivi welcomes back Michael Hansen, Director of Fleet and Safety at Kivi Bros. Trucking. Together, they dive into the inspiring efforts behind Challenge Duluth, a community-driven initiative that is mobilizing resources to support those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Michael shares how Kivi Bros. Trucking is collaborati...