{"podcast":{"title":"The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers","slug":"the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621","podcast_index_feed_id":1106621,"rss_url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/a/0/e/3a0ee536962ffc2c/LP-Icon-2019.jpg","author":"Bruce Outridge, Podcast Host, Podcast Producer","episode_count":2258,"summary":"The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers - Trucking, Transportation \"The Lead Pedal Podcast helps truck drivers build successful careers with industry interviews, trucking business strategies, training tips, lifestyle content, and music from artists connected to the road. New episodes weekly, including features from the Signature Chords & Chrome Show.\" Our audience includes drivers, owner operators, fleet managers, recruiters, carrier executives, and industry professionals looking for high-quality content focused on trucking culture, safety, employment, leadership, and lifestyle topics.\"** LEARN ABOUT ALL OF OUR MEDIA CONTENT at www.LeadPedalMedia.com You can learn more about the host and show on our about page and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast platform.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T18:22:06.057713+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621"},"episode":{"title":"Bridging the Barriers: Empowering Women in Trucking with Shelley Walker","slug":"bridging-the-barriers-empowering-women-in-trucking-with-shelley-walker","published_at":"2026-07-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/bridging-the-barriers-empowering-women-in-trucking-with-shelley-walker","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621","url":"https://theleadpedalpodcast.com/bridging-the-barriers-empowering-women-in-trucking-with-shelley-walker","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theleadpedalpodcast/LP1607_Shelley_Walker-Audio_Version-Lead_Pedal_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=277530","summary":"Bridging the Barriers: Empowering Women in Trucking with Shelley Walker In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Shelley Walker, founder of the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada. Shelley shares the latest updates on the upcoming Bridging the Barriers event happening this September, diving into the vital work being done to support, empower, and create new opportunities for women truck drivers right across Canada. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on industry growth, mentorship, and building a more inclusive trucking community. Support Women in Canadian Trucking With WTFC The Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is building a stronger, safer, and more inclusive trucking industry. We champion women and underrepresented groups, expand career pathways, and advocate for drivers as skilled professionals who deserve respect, recognition, and safe working conditions. Our mission is to: 👩‍🎓 Elevate Standards — modernizing training, credentialing, and professional development across the industry 🛡️ Promote Safety — leading public awareness campaigns and tackling the real-world safety challenges drivers face 👥 Build Community — fostering mentorship, retention, and allyship across fleets, terminals, classrooms, and boardrooms By uniting drivers, industry leaders, and allies, WTFC is reshaping Canadian trucking where equity, safety, and professionalism aren't goals, they're the baseline. Learn more about WTFC and their Bridging The Barriers Events at www.wtfc.ca Women's Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is a national non‑profit advancing safety, opportunity, and inclusion across the trucking sector. We empower women, engage youth, and unite drivers, technicians, trainers, executi At Bison – They Put Safety First! Bison's \"Right to Decide\" Policy…","meta_description":"Bridging the Barriers: Empowering Women in Trucking with Shelley Walker In this episode of the Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Shelley Walker, founde…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":856,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/episodes/bridging-the-barriers-empowering-women-in-trucking-with-shelley-walker/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-pedal-podcast-for-truck-drivers-1106621/bridging-the-barriers-empowering-women-in-trucking-with-shelley-walker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}