Episode 72: Crane Moves & Lead Bullets: Mastering the Fundamentals in a Tough Market

In this episode of Keep Trucking Personal, Tyler Kivi shares the behind-the-scenes story of two of the most complex crane moves in Kivi Bros. Trucking history. One involved delivering over 40 loads to help build the Minnesota Vikings stadium, and the other was a recent high-stakes move into congested Staten Island. From tight timelines to coordinated sequencing and nighttime superloads, Tyler reflects on the intensity, pressure, and sense of accomplishment that come with pulling off these challenging jobs. He also recaps his experience speaking at the North Carolina Trucking Association, where the message was clear: there is no silver bullet to fix today’s freight market. Instead, it comes down to doing 100 things right, every single day. Tyler emphasizes the fundamentals, including pre-planning, communication, and safety, as the real keys to success in a tough economy. This episode is a great reminder that hard work, discipline, and doing the basics well again and again is how you win in this business!