Channel 23

Episode 204 — JFW Family: Chains, Cameras & Cold Mornings

Join JR Saenz and the JFW crew for Episode 204 as they cover fleet updates, safety reminders, and timely tips for the changing season. Topics include tire chain readiness, Samsara dashcam AI and weather alerts, material and plant changes, and pre-trip checks.
The hosts share shout-outs, new hires and anniversaries, a round of dad jokes, and reflections on patience, gratitude, and staying safe on Colorado roads.

Episode 203 - High Road Hauling: Safety Tips, Bridge Law & Yard 23 Updates

In this episode the hosts open with the pledge and a heartfelt prayer for a teammate who lost his daughter, share listener and fleet updates, and celebrate new hires and anniversaries.The discussion covers dad jokes, recent rate changes, a detailed conversation about the federal bridge law and axle measurements, yard and construction progress, plus practical safety tips for trailer brakes, tire drag prevention, and SOP reminders. The show ends with encouraging reflections on focus, calmness, and community.

Episode 202 - From Farm to Freight: Jared Flinn from bulkloads.com

Episode highlights a conversation between the JFW Channel 23 team and Jared Flinn, co‑founder of BulkLoads.com. They discuss Jared’s start from farming to building a trucking tech ecosystem, the company’s services, marketing and video outreach, and unique projects like the Semi‑Sam children’s books and a 52‑week devotional.
The group covers fleet news, shout‑outs, safety practices, DVIRs, DOT medical card rules, payroll and McLeod rollout challenges, and the importance of driver recognition, training and company culture. They also discuss industry trends for bulk hauling, regulatory concerns, and practical tips for drivers.

Episode 201: Prayers, Progress & the Push for Safer Roads

Episode 201 of Channel 23 brings hosts and guests together with prayers and support for team members, plus celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries.The show focuses on fleet safety and operations: camera systems and Samsara stats, Sidekick app tips, port-of-entry guidance, overweight and ABS/air-inflation reminders, and cab cleanliness.Listeners also get updates on Yard 23 construction, driver shout-outs and messages, podcast engagement results, and practical advice to stay legal and go home safe.

Episode 200 — Big Red Trucks, Dad Jokes & McLeod Mayhem

Hosts celebrate the podcasts 200th episode with humor and company updates, including new hires and milestone shout-outs.The episode covers the McLeod and ConnectTeam rollout, payroll timing changes, and practical driver guidance on using load gauges, avoiding overweight and axle violations, and proper trailer sweeping and mud-flap recovery.Also included: safety tips (deadheading cylinders, shoveling trailers), Yard 23 construction progress, an emotional-intelligence segment, and a live driver interview sharing real-world advice.

Episode 199: Pride, Promises, Concrete Pumps & Yard 23 — JFW Fleet Check-In

Episode 199 covers a mix of fleet news, safety reminders, and community moments from the JFW team. The hosts open with a patriotic pledge and celebrate podcast milestones while sharing driver shoutouts and updates from Yard 23.
Key topics include heavy-equipment and wall weights at the new yard, winter driving and chain-up advice for I‑80/I‑70, ELD rules and the upcoming McLeod/Sidekick transition, and practical reminders about pre-trips, drip trays, and doing things the right way.
The episode also includes light moments—dad jokes, a trucker prayer, a mini interview with a gravel hauler in New Mexico, fundraiser info, and a call to report dangerous drivers—wrapping up with JFW’s values and a reminder to stay safe on the road.
Ambyr's GoFundMe  https://gofund.me/f219df93b

Episode 198 - Shock and Prayer: Terri Ackerman, Evergreen H.S., Charlie Kirk and a Fleet's Response

Hosts Jim White, Brother Dave White and Jam Bacchus open the episode with prayer and raw reactions to national and local tragedies, including the Charlie Kirk shooting and the Evergreen High School incident.
The podcast shares the emotional update that Ambyr’s missing mother was found, discusses safety and operational news (driver appreciation, chain checks, radios, winter tips), and reports on Yard 23 construction and fuel tank moves.
Light moments include the Dad Joke Challenge and a mini-interview with driver, Todd Dull, while recurring themes urge drivers to slow down, stay off phones, and take responsibility for safety.

Episode 197 - 100K Downloads: JFW Crew Talks Safety, Shout-Outs, and Shenanigans

The JFW family celebrates 100,000 downloads while sharing laughs, employee shout-outs, and practical safety updates. This episode covers truck repair write-up procedures, winter chain and trailer tips, Highway 285 enforcement and safe driving reminders, yard construction progress, and uplifting team stories and recognitions.
Links to Help find Ambyr's Momhttps://medium.com/@amarianacarolus428/the-strange-disappearance-of-terri-ann-ackerman-89559cc7ceeehttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-troubleshooter-20710606/episode/the-troubleshooter-04-25-23-113838662/https://kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-where-is-terri-ackerman/  News storyhttps://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=356000-  Picture and description of herhttps://charleyproject.org/case/terri-anne-ackermanhttps://www.lochbuie.org/police Help Find Terri Ackerman Facebook Pagehttps://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/12/episode-295-terri-ackerman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDJQfwbwwNs&t=244s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgejVtc7juE&t=199s