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Charity Champions: Specialized Trucking and a Mission with Joyce Brenny

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Release Date: 05/13/2024

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Joyce Brenny and Joe Lynch discuss charity champions: specialized trucking and a mission. Joyce is the CEO & Founder of Brenny Transportation, a Minnesota based trucking company that specializes in the transportation of large, heavy, and bulky items that necessitate specialized handling, equipment, and permits.

Summary: Charity Champions: Specialized Trucking and a Mission

In this podcast, we explore the world of specialized trucking with Joyce Brenny, CEO and founder of Brenny Transportation, and discuss her role as president of the St. Christopher's Trucker Relief and Development Fund. Brenny shares insights into her Minnesota-based company, which hauls unique freight like granite for the Smithsonian and steel bases for windmills, and how they support their drivers through transparent lease purchase programs and customized trucks. We also delve into the mission of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, which provides medical and psychological support to truck drivers in need and promotes initiatives to improve driver health and wellness. Throughout the podcast, Brenny emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and empowering environment for truck drivers and showcases her commitment to improving the trucking industry.

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About Joyce Brenny

Joyce Brenny's trucking career began in 1981 behind the wheel of a semi-truck. She later transitioned to customer service, sales, and leadership roles, eventually founding Brenny Transportation, a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) in her hometown of St. Joseph, MN, in 1996. A tireless advocate for the industry, Joyce has held numerous leadership positions including the Minnesota Trucking Association Board (first woman trucker Chair), the American Trucking Associations' Safety Policy Committee, and the American Transportation Research Advisory Committee. Currently President of The St. Christopher's Trucker Relief & Development Fund, Joyce has also been recognized by Women In Trucking as a Top Place for Women to Work and Most Influential Woman in Trucking. Most recently, she was nominated for positions on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Policy Committee, Women of Trucking Advisory Board, and the American Trucking Association Executive Board of Directors. Complementing her extensive industry experience, Joyce holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Behavior and Behavior Psychology from the College of St. Scholastica. Driven by a personal mission to create a safe and welcoming work environment for women in trucking, Joyce champions the rights and respect for all professional truck drivers, believing her purpose is to improve the industry for those dedicated to this essential service.

About Brenny Transporation

Brenny Transportation was founded in 1996 because Joyce and Todd Brenny wanted to be part of a company that treated people with respect, a company which honored champion character, with a team driven to serve. Brenny’s inception into the trucking world began in a very humble way: in a small rented office in Waite Park, MN with three employees and the power of a big idea. Joyce and Todd wanted to show the trucking world that providing Grand Champion Customer Service in an honest and ethical manner could lead to success, and it has. Brenny’s growth has been adaptable to the needs of their customers. Brenny has grown because of their superior respect for their customers’ needs, as well as honoring the hard work and dedication of their champion team members. Customers and team members never question if Brenny cares. They know that Brenny cares. There are many years of transportation knowledge and experience leading Brenny; experience you can count on. Joyce’s career in transportation began in 1980 and Todd’s began in 1988. Brenny’s Vice President, Bonnie Supan began her career in transportation in 1994. You could say Joyce, Todd and Bonnie are transportation experts. Todd and Joyce both started their careers in transportation behind the wheel of a truck. Between Joyce, Todd and Bonnie they have performed most duties involved in the transportation industry. This expanded knowledge of transportation has helped Brenny secure a stable place in the trucking industry.

Key Takeaways: Charity Champions: Specialized Trucking and a Mission

  • Joyce Brenny, CEO of Brenny Transportation, is committed to improving the trucking industry for drivers
  • Brenny Specialized hauls unique freight requiring special shipping needs and deliveries
  • St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund helps truck drivers with unforeseen medical situations and promotes wellness
  • Brenny Transportation supports drivers' choices between being company drivers or owner-operators
  • The company offers a transparent lease purchase program allowing drivers to own trucks within 3-5 years
  • Brenny Transportation was named a top 20 fleet in North America based on driver surveys
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Timestamps

(00:00:44) Trucking with Purpose: Brenny Transportation's Story

(00:02:01) Specialized Freight: The Brenny Way

(00:05:00) Supporting Truck Drivers' Health and Wellbeing

(00:06:47) Joyce Brenny's Journey in Trucking

(00:11:14) Supporting Driver Success at Brenny Transportation

(00:14:41) Supporting Truckers Through St. Christopher Fund

(00:20:35) Driving Wellness in the Trucking Industry

(00:25:31) Delivering Specialized Freight with Passion

(00:29:59) Brenny Transportation: Award-Winning, Driver-Centric Fleet

(00:32:57) Specialized Freight Requires Expert Handling

(00:36:49) Specialized Trucking: Beyond Oversized Loads

(00:37:27) Supporting Truckers and Delivering Specialized Freight

(00:38:54) Brenny's Unique Approach to Trucking

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