Carrier Code Podcast

Building Safer Fleets: Leadership, Compliance & Teamwork in the Trucking Industry

Fleet safety is built on more than policies; it thrives when leadership, culture, and training align. In this episode of The Carrier Code Podcast, hosts Christy Choice, Justin Copeland, and Rocco Marrari explore how safety programs can move beyond compliance to create lasting impact. They break down the role of onboarding, DOT and FMCSA regulations, coaching, and continuous education, while also discussing how technology, data, and vendor partnerships fit into the bigger picture. Through practical insights and real-world stories, the conversation highlights why strong leadership, clear communication, and a vision-driven culture are essential for resilient fleets. Whether you’re an executive, manager, or industry partner, this episode offers strategies to strengthen safety programs that put people first while meeting the demands of compliance.
 
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Trucking Acronyms Explained: FMCSA, CDL, CSA & Compliance Terms

In this episode of The Carrier Code Podcast, hosts Christy Choice, Justin Copeland, and Rocco Marrari tackle the alphabet soup of trucking. From FMCSA and DOT to CDLIS, PSP, and CSA, they unpack the acronyms and terminology that every transportation professional needs to understand. The discussion goes beyond definitions, covering how compliance, safety, and qualification files impact fleets, why telematics is reshaping operations, and how medical and employment verifications factor into day-to-day decisions. With stories from the hosts’ careers, the episode transforms technical language into practical insight. Whether you’re a new manager, a seasoned executive, or an industry partner, this guide to trucking’s essential terms will sharpen your knowledge and help you navigate conversations with clarity and confidence.
 
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This is Carrier Code: Executive Conversations Driving the Future of Trucking

The Carrier Code Podcast kicks off with an inside look at why trucking needs more real conversations, and why these three industry leaders are the ones to host them. Christy Choice, Justin Copeland, and Rocco Marrari bring decades of expertise in safety, technology, and operations. Together, they discuss how collaboration in the LEAD ATA program sparked the idea for Carrier Code, a podcast focused on trucking’s most critical topics: safety culture, driver retention, technology adoption, and leadership. This episode is an introduction to their vision, a platform for executives, mid-level leaders, and industry partners to gain access to the discussions driving Class A transportation forward.
Carrier Code is sponsored by Drivers Legal Plan, CDL ticket defense for professional drivers. Get your free consultation today at driverslegalplan.com

This is Carrier Code

This is Carrier Code. Your unfiltered access to the strategies, stories, and leaders driving the trucking industry forward.
Hosted by Christy Choice, Justin Copeland, and Rocco Marrari — insiders with decades of experience training, leading, and optimizing operations for fleets of all sizes. Carrier Code dives deep into the topics shaping trucking today.
From driver recruiting and retention to strategy and innovation, each episode is filled with inside stories and actionable insights to help fleets and the people who lead them succeed.
If you're building, managing, or scaling anything in trucking, this is your invitation to level up.
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