The Courtney Wilson Show on 1st Guard Radio Reaches 125,000 Listens

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!

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.

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.

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."

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 1^st Guard Corporation, based out of Venice, Florida.

 

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

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!

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!