David Hooper

Can someone who has spent years—or even decades—living an unhealthy lifestyle meaningfully improve their health later in life? We're seeking physicians, researchers, longevity experts, registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, and individuals with interesting personal success stories for a 30-minute audio interview on a national trucking radio program. Topics may include: * Whether long-term damage from poor diet, inactivity, smoking, poor sleep, or obesity can be reversed * Which health markers improve most when lifestyle changes are made later in life * What science says about "it's too late to change" * Real-world examples of dramatic health turnarounds * Special considerations for truck drivers and others with sedentary occupations * The most effective first steps for people who have neglected their health for years We're particularly interested in evidence-based perspectives rather than quick fixes or miracle solutions. **Ideal Sources:** * Medical doctors (cardiology, internal medicine, preventive medicine, endocrinology) * Researchers studying aging, longevity, metabolic health, or behavior change * Registered dietitians and exercise experts * Individuals who significantly improved their health after age 40, 50, or older WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN PEOPLE SELLING PILLS, POTIONS, AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTS. **Interview Format:** * 30-minute audio interview * Remote participation * Conversational, listener-friendly discussion * National audience of professional drivers and transportation professionals **Please Include:** * Name, title, and organization * Brief summary of your expertise or story * Relevant credentials * Availability for interview **Looking for:** Actionable advice, inspiring stories, and clear science that can help listeners understand what improvements are realistically possible—even after years of unhealthy habits. WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN PEOPLE SELLING PILLS, POTIONS, AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTS.

Freight fraud and cargo theft are costing the transportation industry billions of dollars, and many experts warn that organized criminal groups are becoming increasingly sophisticated in targeting freight carriers, brokers, and shippers. We're seeking law enforcement officials, cargo security experts, fraud investigators, supply chain security specialists, transportation attorneys, insurance professionals, and industry leaders for a 30-minute audio interview on a national trucking radio program. We want to explore whether freight fraud has become one of organized crime's fastest-growing business opportunities and what the industry can do to fight back. Topics may include: The rise of strategic cargo theft and freight fraud How organized criminal networks operate in the transportation industry Double brokering, identity theft, fictitious pickups, and load-board scams Why cargo theft is becoming more attractive to criminals The most commonly targeted freight and commodities Technology's role in both enabling and preventing fraud Red flags carriers, brokers, and drivers should watch for Law enforcement challenges in investigating and prosecuting these crimes Best practices for preventing theft and fraud across the supply chain What trucking professionals need to know right now Ideal Sources: Cargo theft investigators Federal, state, or local law enforcement officials Transportation and supply chain security experts Freight fraud analysts and risk management professionals Insurance and claims specialists Transportation attorneys Carriers, brokers, or shippers with firsthand experience combating freight fraud Interview Format: 30-minute audio-only interview Remote participation Conversational, listener-friendly discussion National audience of professional drivers and transportation professionals Please Include: Name, title, and organization Brief summary of expertise or relevant experience Relevant credentials Availability for interview Looking for: Practical insights, real-world examples, emerging trends, and actionable advice that can help transportation professionals better understand and defend against today's freight fraud and cargo theft threats.

For years, policymakers and business leaders have discussed bringing more manufacturing back to the United States. But what would widespread reshoring actually mean for trucking, freight demand, supply chains, and the broader economy? We're seeking economists, manufacturing experts, supply chain leaders, transportation analysts, logistics executives, and industry researchers for a 30-minute audio interview on a national trucking radio program. We want to explore how a significant increase in domestic manufacturing could reshape freight movement across America and create new opportunities—and challenges—for trucking professionals. Topics may include: Which industries are most likely to reshore manufacturing operations Whether reshoring would increase trucking demand and freight volumes Potential impacts on truckload, LTL, intermodal, and dedicated freight How freight lanes and distribution networks could change The effect on warehousing, inventory strategies, and regional logistics hubs Whether the U.S. has the workforce and infrastructure needed to support large-scale reshoring Potential economic benefits and drawbacks How automation and advanced manufacturing may influence freight transportation What truck drivers, carriers, and fleet owners should expect if reshoring accelerates Ideal Sources: Economists specializing in manufacturing, trade, or transportation Supply chain and logistics experts Manufacturing executives and industry association leaders Freight market analysts Transportation researchers Port, rail, and trucking industry experts Interview Format: 30-minute audio-only interview Remote participation Conversational, listener-friendly discussion National audience of professional drivers and transportation professionals Please Include: Name, title, and organization Brief summary of expertise Relevant credentials Availability for interview Looking for: Data-driven insights on whether reshoring is a realistic trend, how it could affect freight transportation, and what trucking professionals should understand about the potential future of American manufacturing.

Safety regulations are a cornerstone of the trucking industry, but many drivers and carriers argue that the growing number of federal, state, and local regulations has increased costs, reduced productivity, and made it harder to operate a successful trucking business. Are truckers being overregulated—or are today's rules necessary to improve safety and accountability? We're seeking transportation policy experts, economists, regulators, carrier executives, owner-operators, safety professionals, industry advocates, and researchers for a 30-minute audio interview on a national trucking radio program. We want to explore where the balance should be between safety, compliance, and operational freedom. Topics may include: Which regulations have had the biggest impact on truck drivers and carriers The costs and benefits of Hours of Service rules and Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) Environmental regulations and their effect on trucking operations Compliance burdens facing small fleets and owner-operators Whether regulations disproportionately affect independent drivers The relationship between regulation and highway safety outcomes State-by-state regulatory challenges Areas where regulations may be outdated, redundant, or ineffective Potential reforms that could improve efficiency without sacrificing safety What truckers can expect from future regulatory changes Ideal Sources: Transportation policy experts Economists specializing in regulation and transportation Current or former regulators Trucking association representatives Safety and compliance professionals Carrier executives and fleet owners Owner-operators with firsthand experience navigating regulatory requirements Interview Format: 30-minute audio-only interview Remote participation Conversational, listener-friendly discussion National audience of professional drivers, fleet owners, and transportation professionals Please Include: Name, title, and organization Brief summary of expertise or experience Relevant credentials Availability for interview Looking for: Thoughtful, evidence-based perspectives from across the industry. We welcome sources who believe regulations have gone too far, as well as those who argue current rules are necessary, provided they can support their position with data, experience, or research.

From inward-facing cameras and GPS tracking to AI-powered driver monitoring systems and productivity metrics, many workers today are being watched more closely than ever before. What are the psychological, emotional, and professional effects of being monitored throughout the workday? Does constant surveillance improve performance and safety, or can it create stress, anxiety, burnout, and mistrust? We're seeking psychologists, workplace researchers, human resources experts, occupational health specialists, labor economists, transportation professionals, and workers with firsthand experience for a 30-minute audio interview on a national trucking radio program. While trucking will be part of the discussion, we're also interested in broader workplace trends affecting employees across industries. Topics may include: The psychological effects of constant workplace monitoring How surveillance impacts stress, morale, and job satisfaction Whether workers change their behavior when they know they're being watched The rise of AI-powered monitoring tools and analytics Balancing safety, accountability, and employee privacy How inward-facing cameras affect truck drivers and other mobile workers Differences between monitoring in trucking, warehousing, delivery, and office environments The impact on recruiting, retention, and workplace culture What employers should know about implementing monitoring programs effectively Where workplace surveillance is headed in the future Ideal Sources: Industrial-organizational psychologists Workplace behavior researchers Human resources and employee relations experts Occupational health professionals Labor economists Transportation safety experts Truck drivers and other workers with firsthand experience being monitored on the job Interview Format: 30-minute audio-only interview Remote participation Conversational, listener-friendly discussion National audience of professional drivers and transportation professionals Please Include: Name, title, and organization Brief summary of expertise or personal experience Relevant credentials Availability for interview Looking for: Research-backed insights and real-world experiences that help explain what it feels like to work under constant observation, how monitoring affects employee behavior and well-being, and where organizations should draw the line between safety and surveillance.