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Tune into our sixth installment of Dashboard Radio GO, our brand‑new companion series to Dashboard Radio LIVE. Today’s episode is an extended cut – longer than our typical run time – to allow space for a special segment with CEO Brent Nussbaum.
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Episode Preview:
In this episode of Dashboard Radio GO, CEO Brent Nussbaum lays out our 2026 growth plans — and how we’ll grow with integrity while protecting the culture that makes Nussbaum different. Note, this episode is an extended cut – longer than our typical run time – to provide room for this important update. We also break down our doubled referral bonus, trailer red tagging that can boost your pay and scorecard, and a Haul of Faith moment worth pausing for. It’s an exciting time to be at Nussbaum!
Guests
- Kyle Streitmatter & Dayton Rumbold “Nussbaum news”
- Brent Nussbaum “Growing with integrity: our 2026 outlook”
- Joe Anderson “Our referral bonus just doubled”
- Justin Worden & Klint Edelman “Trailer red tagging & maintenance points”
- Toby Plattner “Haul of Faith moment”
Topics We Cover
Company Updates & Wins
Join us for the latest around Nussbaum — we welcomed 23 new drivers in June, saw low turnover across May and June, and added new faces in accounting, operations, and the shop. We’ve also got 10+ open positions in the office and shop, an improving freight market, and a 2025 share price of $34.68. If you know someone who’d make a great employee owner, send their name our way!
Growing with Integrity: Our 2026 Outlook
CEO Brent Nussbaum explains what “growth” really means for us this year. After three years of freight recession, the market has turned— and it’s time to “part the Red Sea” and put those parked trucks back to work. Brent covers the new profit-sharing program, a driver pay increase, Open Deck growth, and new dedicated business with Rivian and Uline. Roughly 10% growth—thoughtful, prayerful, and culture-first, not reckless.
Our Referral Bonus Just Doubled
Recruiting Director Joe Anderson breaks down the referral bonus and clears up some misconceptions. You don’t have to be a driver to refer, and it doesn’t have to be someone you know—sometimes it’s just a three-minute conversation at the fuel island. If we hire three of your referrals, you could earn an additional $0.12/mile!
Trailer Red Tagging & Maintenance Points
Justin and Klint Safety explain how reporting trailer defects directly to roadside keeps our equipment ready for the next driver. Catch a DOT issue on your pre trip, report it, and follow the shop’s instructions — that’s worth points and $25 on your next paycheck. You’re the boots on the ground.
Haul of Faith Moment Spotlight
Toby from Accounting shares a Haul of Faith moment that recently touched him — a story from a driver in Sturgis, MI, and a reminder that our trailers carry more than freight. Thank you for sharing that message of hope.
