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Beyond the Bulldog
Beyond the Bulldog is a weekly trucking industry podcast presented by Mack Trucks. Each episode features conversations with drivers, fleet leaders, safety experts, and industry insiders about trucking, technology, regulations, and the real stories from America’s highways. Tune in for insights on fleet management, driver life, safety, and the future of transportation.
Episodes
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 18 – Inside a DOT Stop with Master Trooper Scott Baker
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Master Trooper Scott Baker of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. With more than two decades of…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 17 – Fighting for Fairness in Trucking with Ben Greenberg
In his second appearance on Beyond the Bulldog, Ben Greenberg, President & CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association, returns to share critical updates on…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 16 – Driving Change: Rick Cates on Safety, Training, and the Future of Trucking
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Rick Cates, Senior Consultant at Rick Cates Trucking, to talk about what it really takes to keep…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 15 – Turning the Corner: Pat Godwin Jr. on Redemption, Resilience, and the Godwin Way
In this second part of our Beyond the Bulldog conversation with Pat Godwin Jr., President of The Godwin Group, we move from the early, scrappy years to a…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 14 – Built From Steel: Pat Godwin Jr. on Family, Fabrication, and the Godwin Legacy
In this two-part episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Pat Godwin Jr., President of The Godwin Group, to hear the remarkable story of how his father…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 13 – Building Safer Roads: Van Staley on Training the Next Generation of Truckers
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Van Staley, Director of Truck Driver Training at Guilford Technical Community College. With a career…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 12 – Fueling the Road: Spencer Squier on Trucking, Coffee, and Giving Back
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we’re joined by Spencer Squier, founder and CEO of Road Dog Coffee Company — a mission-driven brand that blends premium…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 11 – From Bus Routes to Big Rigs: Robert Taylor on Life, Freight & Finding the Right Fit
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we ride along with Robert Taylor — a veteran driver who’s been behind the wheel since high school. From hauling ammo for…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 10 – Designing Trucks with Pixels and Purpose: A Conversation with Bes Bujupi
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Bes Bujupi, Executive Creative Director at Rapid Images — the creative partner behind Mack Trucks’…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 9 – Rethinking Warranty: Chad Melnik on Truck Club and Putting Drivers First
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Chad Melnik, Executive Director of Go-to-Market Strategy at Truck Club — an aftermarket warranty…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 8 – Building a Legacy: A Conversation with Richard Bondurant
Since 1943, J.L. Rothrock has been moving freight and shaping lives across the Southeast and beyond. In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 7 – Advocacy in Motion: A Conversation with Ben Greenberg
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Ben Greenberg, President and CEO of the North Carolina Trucking Association. Ben brings his training…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 6 – Dirt, Drive & Dedication: The Story of Gerard Heller and Spartan Enterprise
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we talk with Gerard Heller, president of Spartan Enterprise Inc., about what it takes to build — and sustain — a…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 5 – Storytelling, Training, and Mack Masters with Wesley Burleson
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Wesley Burleson, Digital Media and Events Manager at Mack Trucks, to explore the intersection of…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 4 – The Parts That Keep You Moving: Inside Aftermarket with Leigh Killam
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Leigh Killam, Aftermarket Product Manager at Mack Trucks, to go behind the scenes of the parts and…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 3 – Driving Decisions with Conal Deedy: How Telematics Transforms Fleet Management
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we’re joined by Conal Deedy, Director of Commercial Telematics at Mack Trucks. Conal defines telematics in practical…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 2 – Built Around the Driver: Comfort & Safety with Scott Sokach
In this episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we talk with Scott Sokach, Senior Product Manager for Complete Vehicle and Safety at Mack Trucks. Scott walks us through…
Beyond the BulldogMile Marker 1 – Designing the Future: A Conversation with Allen Zadeh
In our debut episode of Beyond the Bulldog, we sit down with Allen Zadeh, Mack Trucks’ Design Director and the visionary behind the bold new look of our latest…