Episode 63: Summer Surge: Performance, Safety & Mindset in Peak Season

In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi sets the tone for peak season at Kivi Bros. Trucking, reminding drivers that summer is a time of high opportunity and high expectations. With construction season in full swing from Memorial Day to Thanksgiving, specialized and complex freight is moving fast, and the chance to level up has never been greater. Tyler discusses recent shifts in the freight market, the importance of PPE and safety protocols on job sites, and why attention to detail on things like permits, flags, and securement can’t slip, especially when no one’s watching. He also addresses a rising concern in the industry: cargo theft. With longer weekends and higher-value loads, staying alert, parked in well-lit areas, and maintaining full control over your truck and trailer is critical.

Tyler emphasizes the importance of communication, especially around time off, equipment issues, and upcoming health insurance open enrollment, and introduces the company's new fleet rep system designed to create more responsive, personalized support. As always, this episode is about mindset: pushing yourself, being the driver who’s remembered for the right reasons, and never falling into the trap of “penalizing yourself” because of frustration. With a new mentor program in the works and summer freight ramping up, Tyler challenges every driver to ask themselves: How hungry are you? Because at Kivi Bros., if they can count on you, they’ll plan ahead for you. Summer is here. Don’t just survive it. Own it.