The Road Ahead: WMCA Podcast

Episode 9: Convention Conversations — Insights from the Experts

In this episode of the WMCA Podcast, WMCA President Dan Johnson sits down one-on-one with each of the speakers from the 2026 WMCA Convention to take a deeper look at the

Episode 8: Celebrating the Drivers Who Keep America Moving

In this episode of the WMCA Podcast, WMCA President Dan Johnson sits down with Safety Coordinator Kim Conradt to celebrate the men and women behind the wheel who keep our

Episode 7: Navigating FMCSA Regulations, Compliance & What's Next

What happens when a former FMCSA inspector sits down with the President of WMCA? You get an honest conversation packed with real-world insight, practical advice, and the

Bonus Episode: A Conversation for Wisconsin's Milk Haulers

In this episode, Dan Johnson interviews Luke Whitburn from Vessi about the transformative role of digital technology in the Wisconsin dairy supply chain, focusing on auto

Episode 6: Inside Wisconsin's Trooper in a Truck Program

What can a state trooper see from the cab of a semi-truck? Quite a bit. Kim Conradt is joined by driver Neal LeClaire and Lt. Nate Henriksen for a behind-the-scenes loo

Episode 5: Legislative Battles Impacting Trucking

The trucking industry is facing some serious challenges—and we’re breaking them all down. Join WMCA President Dan Johnson as he sits down with Alex Rosen, SVP of Legisla

Episode 4: Inside Wisconsin’s Truck Driving Championships: Drivers, Technicians & What It Takes to Win

In this episode, we take a deep dive into two of Wisconsin’s premier industry events happening simultaneously—the Truck Driving Championships and the Truck Technician Com

Episode 3: Inside the President’s Safe Driver Club

In this episode, we take you inside the President’s Safe Driver Club through two powerful perspectives—leadership and legacy. We sit down with Wisconsin DOT Secretary Kri

Episode 2: Navigating the Compliance Minefield

In this episode, we’re stripping away the jargon and getting real about the regulatory hurdles facing owners and safety managers today. Whether you are a small motor carr

Episode 1: Industry Outlook for 2026

In our first episode, WMCA Safety Coordinator Kim Conradt sits down with Tom Bray, former business advisor with J. J. Keller, to discuss key FMCSA regulatory updates head

Welcome to The Road Ahead Podcast

Welcome to The Road Ahead Podcast — your go-to source for timely conversations on trucking, safety, and regulatory issues impacting motor carriers in Wisconsin and beyond