Earlier this year, a few 1st Guard employees were tossing around the idea of starting our own radio show streamed over the Internet (blogtalkradio) that would be geared specifically for the American Trucker. Marketing Director of 1st Guard, Courtney Wilson, was chosen to be the host of the show - which was cleverly named, The Courtney Wilson Show. Within weeks, the show was up and running.
Courtney and her producer Mallory Jones have worked hard to bring a variety of trucking industry guests on the show. While the shows main premise is to educate, inform and discuss hot topics within the trucking industry, they like to mix it up every so often with some entertaining guests as well. Former Midnight Cowboy Bill Mack has been a guest on the show along with A&E's Shipping Wars Mark Springer, Pork Chop of Ice Road Truckers, Travel Channel's Truckstop USA, upcoming country music artist Emily Minor and one of Nashville's hottest songpluggers Chris Keaton. The list of great guests goes on and on. To listen to The Courtney Wilson Show
Whether you are interested in learning more about CSA 2010 or perhaps Truckers Against Trafficking, Women In Trucking,or St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, The Courtney Wilson Show on blog talk radio's 1st Guard channel will cover it all.
With over 125,000 listens in 9 months (Wow!), Courtney is quickly becoming one of the most listened to radio shows by those within the trucking industry. The radio show is streamed over the Internet every Thursday at 2pm Eastern. If you miss a show, don't fret. Each show is archived on blogtalk radio for 12 months. Or, you can download a specific show as a podcast on iTunes.
As the year is quickly coming to an end, Courtney is not winding down - in fact, she is hightailing it into the new year!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Courtney Wilson Radio Show Adopts a Family with Trucking Santas
In July 2012, The Courtney Wilson Show on1st Guard Radio (on blog talk radio) interviewed Trucking Santas. While we celebrated Christmas in July; we truly are approaching the holiday season right now. In fact, Black Friday is only 2 days away.
The gift of giving is within us, and Courtney Wilson, host of The Courtney Wilson Show, took it upon herself to adopt a needy family listed on the Truckings Santas website. Compelled by their organization, Courtney contacted founder, Heather Pontruff, to get in on the gift of giving. "I always donate to the less fortunate during the holiday season, and this year I chose a family from Trucking Santas," commented Wilson. "I was so moved by this organization's huge heart of giving that I had to be a part of it as well," she added.
Trucking Santas in not a non-profit organization, rather a group of people willing to pay it forward and giving back to the less fortunate.
The satisfaction of knowing I personally made someones Christmas extra special is enough to warm my heart and do it all over again," added Ms. Wilson.
There's still time to sign up to donate. Individuals or corporate sponsors, any and all are welcome.
The gift of giving is within us, and Courtney Wilson, host of The Courtney Wilson Show, took it upon herself to adopt a needy family listed on the Truckings Santas website. Compelled by their organization, Courtney contacted founder, Heather Pontruff, to get in on the gift of giving. "I always donate to the less fortunate during the holiday season, and this year I chose a family from Trucking Santas," commented Wilson. "I was so moved by this organization's huge heart of giving that I had to be a part of it as well," she added.
Trucking Santas in not a non-profit organization, rather a group of people willing to pay it forward and giving back to the less fortunate.
The satisfaction of knowing I personally made someones Christmas extra special is enough to warm my heart and do it all over again," added Ms. Wilson.
There's still time to sign up to donate. Individuals or corporate sponsors, any and all are welcome.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness in October with 1st Guard
The changing colors of the leaves mark the beginning of fall and the fun festivities of harvest and Halloween. Add a splash of pink to the mix and what comes to mind? Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink is the color associated with this cause. In recognition of breast cancer awareness, 1st Guard is using their Internet radio show, The Courtney Wilson Show, to promote awareness amongst the trucking industry.
Host Courtney Wilson will interview Jerad Wittwer, owner of Peformance Diesel Inc. (PDI Inc.) and master-mind behind the Breast Cancer Awareness "Truck" Fundraiser on October 4th. PDI Inc. will be raffling off a "hot pink" 2001 rebuilt Peterbilt 379 worth $80,000 at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. All proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
To finish out the month with a bang, Courtney will circle back to breast cancer awareness and speak with co-founder Mary Beth Gibson of Beyond Boobs. This organization has a special Peterbilt show truck called Ma'am O'Gram that travels the country as a working truck while at the same time spreading awareness and prevention about breast cancer. You could call her [Ma'am O'Gram]a traveling billboard.
Breast cancer is most commonly associated with women; however, men can get breast cancer too. Predominantly a male-oriented industry, trucking is a great marketing outlet to utilize in order to get the message across to all types of people.
To learn more about The Courtney Wilson Show, please click here.
Host Courtney Wilson will interview Jerad Wittwer, owner of Peformance Diesel Inc. (PDI Inc.) and master-mind behind the Breast Cancer Awareness "Truck" Fundraiser on October 4th. PDI Inc. will be raffling off a "hot pink" 2001 rebuilt Peterbilt 379 worth $80,000 at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. All proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
To finish out the month with a bang, Courtney will circle back to breast cancer awareness and speak with co-founder Mary Beth Gibson of Beyond Boobs. This organization has a special Peterbilt show truck called Ma'am O'Gram that travels the country as a working truck while at the same time spreading awareness and prevention about breast cancer. You could call her [Ma'am O'Gram]a traveling billboard.
Breast cancer is most commonly associated with women; however, men can get breast cancer too. Predominantly a male-oriented industry, trucking is a great marketing outlet to utilize in order to get the message across to all types of people.
To learn more about The Courtney Wilson Show, please click here.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
First Guard Insurance Company Reaffirmed "A" Rating by A.M. Best for 8th Consecutive Year
Specialty truck insurer First Guard Insurance Company
announced today that A.M. Best Company (Oldwick, NJ) has affirmed its financial
strength rating of A (Excellent) with a stable rating outlook. Since 2004, First Guard Insurance Company has
maintained the rating of A (Excellent). For the latest ratings, visit www.ambest.com.
The “A” (Excellent) rating of First Guard reflect its solid risk-adjusted capitalization and balance sheet liquidity as well as history of excellent underwriting and operating profitability. First Guard’s expertise in the trucking physical damage market for leased owner-operators coupled with prudent underwriting standards, immediate attention to operational issues and a conservative operating strategy continues to play a strong role in long-term profitability and stability.
A reduction in claim activity and loss experience for the latter part of 2011 resulted in sound underwriting profits and this trend has continued into 2012. Solid underwriting capability in conjunction with a conservative operating strategy reassure A.M. Best analysts that First Guard Insurance Company will continue to produce favorable operating results.
“First Guard Insurance Company has stayed true to an underwriting discipline that speaks to our consistently profitable results,” stated Chairman Ed Campbell III. “Surplus has grown by a factor of over ten since the company's founding. While we hope the economic environment improves, we feel well positioned for profit and growth regardless the state of the economy."
The “A” (Excellent) rating of First Guard reflect its solid risk-adjusted capitalization and balance sheet liquidity as well as history of excellent underwriting and operating profitability. First Guard’s expertise in the trucking physical damage market for leased owner-operators coupled with prudent underwriting standards, immediate attention to operational issues and a conservative operating strategy continues to play a strong role in long-term profitability and stability.
A reduction in claim activity and loss experience for the latter part of 2011 resulted in sound underwriting profits and this trend has continued into 2012. Solid underwriting capability in conjunction with a conservative operating strategy reassure A.M. Best analysts that First Guard Insurance Company will continue to produce favorable operating results.
“First Guard Insurance Company has stayed true to an underwriting discipline that speaks to our consistently profitable results,” stated Chairman Ed Campbell III. “Surplus has grown by a factor of over ten since the company's founding. While we hope the economic environment improves, we feel well positioned for profit and growth regardless the state of the economy."
About First Guard
Insurance Company
First Guard Insurance Company, rated “A” by AM Best, provides
physical damage and non-trucking liability insurance to leased owner
operators. First Guard is the only
specialty truck insurer in the country that does not market through independent
insurance agents. First Guard Insurance
Company is an affiliate of 1st Guard Corporation, based out of
Venice, Florida. Friday, August 10, 2012
The Great American Trucking Show Countdown Begins
Well folks, it's that time of year again. It's hot and steamy across most of America, the dog days of summer as they say. But beyond wrapping up summer, this is also the time of year when the hottest truck show in America takes place - The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas. Mark your calendars for August 23rd - 25th. If you can make it to Dallas one of these days, you won't be disappointed!
1st Guard will be exhibiting at the show, as always. Please make a point to stop by Booth # 15132 to say hello to the fabulous 1st Guard Ladies - aka "The Dallas Divas." They are ready to talk truck insurance and answer any questions you may have regarding truck insurance. You may even be able to sweet talk your way into having Courtney Wilson, host of The Courtney Wilson Show, autograph a special edition 1st Guard Radio t-shirt!
You don't want to miss another great show. We look forward to seeing you there!
www.1stguardradio.com OR www.1stguard.com
1st Guard will be exhibiting at the show, as always. Please make a point to stop by Booth # 15132 to say hello to the fabulous 1st Guard Ladies - aka "The Dallas Divas." They are ready to talk truck insurance and answer any questions you may have regarding truck insurance. You may even be able to sweet talk your way into having Courtney Wilson, host of The Courtney Wilson Show, autograph a special edition 1st Guard Radio t-shirt!
You don't want to miss another great show. We look forward to seeing you there!
www.1stguardradio.com OR www.1stguard.com
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Independence Day Reflection on The Courtney Wilson Show
The Fourth of July is a time of family fun and barbecues and time for oh's and ah's when watching fireworks. But beyond the festivities, the Fourth of July is when we recognize and celebrate the birthday of The United States of America and furthermore, remember all those who have fought to protect our country.
1st Guard is proud of the American Trucker and 100% geared toward the American Trucker. In celebration of America's 236th birthday and in honor of all our heroes, Courtney Wilson - radio host of The Courtney Wilson Show on 1st Guard Radio - interviewed owner operator and true patriot, Martin Walsh. Martin had an extraordinary story to tell regarding his involvement in the World Trade Center Steel Convoy a few years ago. The story is gut-wrenching and heartbreaking, but makes us all feel proud to be an American. Martin tells the story so well, almost like you were there yourself.
You don't want to miss this captivating half-hour reflection told straight from the heart of Martin Walsh. The show took place July 5th, 2012. Listen now!
1st Guard is proud of the American Trucker and 100% geared toward the American Trucker. In celebration of America's 236th birthday and in honor of all our heroes, Courtney Wilson - radio host of The Courtney Wilson Show on 1st Guard Radio - interviewed owner operator and true patriot, Martin Walsh. Martin had an extraordinary story to tell regarding his involvement in the World Trade Center Steel Convoy a few years ago. The story is gut-wrenching and heartbreaking, but makes us all feel proud to be an American. Martin tells the story so well, almost like you were there yourself.
You don't want to miss this captivating half-hour reflection told straight from the heart of Martin Walsh. The show took place July 5th, 2012. Listen now!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Songplugger Chris Keaton on The Courtney Wilson Show - Listen!
Venice, FL - May 10, 2012 - Did you miss The Courtney Wilson Show today? Don't fret - you can listen to the show archived on 1st Guard's website. Or, you can download the podcasts from iTunes.
Today's show stepped out of the realm of trucking and into the world of the music industry. The interview unveiled a niche of the music industry that many people are unaware of -- songplugging. Enjoy listening to the engaging interview with Nashville-based songplugger Chris Keaton of Chris Keaton Productions. You'll also be one of the first to listen to a new song entitled Taylorsville Angel just released on the radio by new artist Joseph Scott.
Host Courtney Wilson takes you through a journey never before chartered by the truck insurance industry! Listen now!
Today's show stepped out of the realm of trucking and into the world of the music industry. The interview unveiled a niche of the music industry that many people are unaware of -- songplugging. Enjoy listening to the engaging interview with Nashville-based songplugger Chris Keaton of Chris Keaton Productions. You'll also be one of the first to listen to a new song entitled Taylorsville Angel just released on the radio by new artist Joseph Scott.
Host Courtney Wilson takes you through a journey never before chartered by the truck insurance industry! Listen now!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Truckload Carriers Association on The Courtney Wilson Show
Join Courtney Wilson, host of 1st Guard's own radio show - The Courtney Wilson Show - this Thursday, May 3rd at 2pm Eastern. The special guest this week is the President of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Chris Burruss. Chris has an extensive career in the trucking industry, particularly heading up state trucking associations for Missouri and Tennessee. Chris has been President of the TCA for 8 years and counting. We're excited to discuss hot button trucking issues with Chris and listen to what he has to say about the state of the trucking industry. You don't want to miss this show!
In order to listen to the show LIVE, go to www.1stguard.com/radio. 1st Guard Radio is the only radio show geared for the American Trucker. Relevant trucker news, interviews with top executives and management at renowned motor carriers, the latest technology for truckers, insurance tips and much more are featured on the show. If you cannot listen LIVE, you can listen ANYTIME as each show is archived on our website for 12 months. 1st Guard Radio is an Internet-based radio show streamed live over the Internet every Thursday at 2pm Eastern.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
1st Guard Truck Insurance Releases Version 2.0 of TRUCKER1 iPhone® App
Venice, Florida - April 10, 2012 - 1st Guard Corporation is proud to announce today that Apple has approved version 2.0 of the TRUCKER1 iPhone app. It is accessible to download now from the Apple App store.
"The need to improve and enhance TRUCKER1 ultimately came from ideas given to us by truckers", stated 1st Guard's® Chief Information Officer, Dan Ribar. "Many of the changes seen in this new version started out as conversations we had with our customers at trade shows."
The main goals of enhancing TRUCKER1 were to provide faster access to detailed data in a more efficient manner. Quite technical but very practical in today's world of virtual e-commerce. Some features were removed in version 2.0 of TRUCKER1that were not needed while those that were critical were enhanced to met the truckers needs. Here's what we did:
"The need to improve and enhance TRUCKER1 ultimately came from ideas given to us by truckers", stated 1st Guard's® Chief Information Officer, Dan Ribar. "Many of the changes seen in this new version started out as conversations we had with our customers at trade shows."
The main goals of enhancing TRUCKER1 were to provide faster access to detailed data in a more efficient manner. Quite technical but very practical in today's world of virtual e-commerce. Some features were removed in version 2.0 of TRUCKER1that were not needed while those that were critical were enhanced to met the truckers needs. Here's what we did:
- Eliminated our speedometers. Too many out there.
- Eliminated the Find a Friend feature. This is available on the iPhone so we eliminated our version.
- Email alerts is now integrated with contacts.This idea came from a trucker!
- Added Agent Connect. This feature is on the front screen and will automatically connect your phone number to an agent at 1st Guard. This keeps you from having to find the number.
- Added Trucker Referral. 1st Guard believes in word of mouth. This new feature gives you the opportunity to refer one of your trucker friends to 1st Guard for a quote.
- Added 1st Guard News. Stay current with the latest news and happening from 1st Guard on the web.
- Added Customer Pictures. Store a picture of yourself and your truck. If you are insured with 1st Guard these pictures show up in your account.
- Added My Status. This new function gives you an executive view of your performance with 1st Guard regarding your truck insurance.
Monday, February 27, 2012
First Guard Insurance Company Announces Winners of 2011 Fleet Safety Awards
Truck insurer First Guard Insurance Company (rated A by AM Best) announced today the winners of their 2011 fleet safety awards. Four trucking companies were selected for the awards. Low claims experience over the past year in addition to superior commitment to safety were criteria used to select the winners. Each winner has owner-operator fleets.
The winners of the 2011 fleet safety awards are listed below.
• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (Cincinnati, OH)
• Beelman Truck Co (East St. Louis, IL)
• M C Tank Transport Inc (West Chester, OH)
• Northwest Logistics Heavy Haul (Oklahoma City, OK)
"First Guard is unapologetically selective when it comes to the trucking companies we underwrite. In any given year, we turn down more deals than we pursue. We regard this year's award winners as the finest and safest trucking companies in the business."
The winners of the 2011 fleet safety awards are listed below.
• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (Cincinnati, OH)
• Beelman Truck Co (East St. Louis, IL)
• M C Tank Transport Inc (West Chester, OH)
• Northwest Logistics Heavy Haul (Oklahoma City, OK)
"First Guard is unapologetically selective when it comes to the trucking companies we underwrite. In any given year, we turn down more deals than we pursue. We regard this year's award winners as the finest and safest trucking companies in the business."
1st Guard Truck Insurance Starts Own Internet Radio Show for Truckers
Dedicated to serving the leased owner operator community with fast, reliable and competitive truck insurance 1st Guard® has gone a step further by creating their own informative radio show on 1stGuardRadio, The Courtney Wilson Show. Relevant trucker news, interviews with top executives and management at renowned motor carriers, the latest technology for truckers and insurance tips are some of the topics of discussion. Broadcast live from the 1st Guard Truck Insurance studios in Venice, Florida Thursday afternoons at 2pm Eastern featuring host Courtney Wilson with her gruff trucker. The ONLY radio show on the Internet broadcast by a truck insurance company geared for the American Trucker. Tune in every Thursday afternoon at 2pm Eastern starting March 1st, 2012 by going to www.1stguardradio.com.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Interview with CIO Dan Ribar on The Extreme Truckers Show
The Extreme Truckers Show, http://www.extremetruckers.us/, is a LIVE Internet talk radio show that air EVERY Thursday night at 10:30 pm Eastern. Host Rich Miller interviews those directly involved with serving truckers and the trucking industry.
1st Guard's CIO Dan Ribar was the product spotlight of last night's show (February 9th). Listen to the interview here and learn about all the ways 1st Guard incorporates technology to help SAVE truckers the most money on their insurance.
1st Guard's CIO Dan Ribar was the product spotlight of last night's show (February 9th). Listen to the interview here and learn about all the ways 1st Guard incorporates technology to help SAVE truckers the most money on their insurance.
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