Key Up New York

by Trucking Association of New York

Official podcast of the Trucking Association of New York

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode 11 - Safety First!

    Episode 11 - Safety First!

    Host Kendra Hems is joined by Kate Kennett, TANY’s Vice President, to discuss the annual Truck Safety & Education Symposium. They share key information coming out of the 2024 event, which was held in April, including an overview of the association’s annual Fleet Safety Awards. Onsite interviews at the Symposium are also included, with Steve Erwin, Transportation Manager with Clinton’s Ditch Co-op, Inc. and Jonathan Nicastro, Director of Motor Carrier Compliance with the NYS Department of Transportation.

  • Episode 10 - The Voice of the Industry

    Episode 10 - The Voice of the Industry

    Hosts Kendra Hems and Zach Miller are joined by Andrew Boyle, Chairman of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. They discuss the state of trucking and the challenges facing the industry as it moves into the future.

  • Episode 9 - The $20 Bagel!

    Episode 9 - The $20 Bagel!

    Join TANY President Kendra Hems and Director of Metro Region Operations Zach Miller, as they discuss all aspects of congestion pricing, including where things currently stand and TANY's plan of action.

  • Episode 8 - Jails to Jobs

    Episode 8 - Jails to Jobs

    Join TANY President Kendra Hems and CEO & entrepreneur Trent Griffin-Braaf, as they discuss the DOCCS "Jails to Jobs" program, and how it will positively impact the trucking industry. Trent is an award-winning entrepreneur, coach, and mentor. He helps businesses with inclusion strategies for underserved populations, and teaches justice impacted individuals how to be successful in the workplace.

  • Episode 7 - Giving Back

    Episode 7 - Giving Back

    Join TANY President Kendra Hems and Shay Legacy Foundation Board Chair Barry Panicola, as they discuss the foundation's development and goals, and some of the programs the foundation is spearheading, including workforce development, student scholarships and driver training.