You’re a trucking industry vet. Your hard-working, honest approach has seen you through your share of tough times. Whether it’s been managing safety protocols, rolling out technology for your fleet or finding ways to stay profitable, your toughness has seen you through it all. You know there’s promise around the next bend, an exciting future for the trucking industry and a chance for your company to thrive. But it’s a tough road to travel alone. Join us on a weekly podcast journey as we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry.
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - PGT buys Nikola EV Truck
07:51 - Autonomous Truck Shakeout
14:43 - ATRI Crash Report Predictions
28:10 - Outro
Links
Nikola Truck For PGT
https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21257673/pgt-trucking-buys-nikola-tre-batteryelectric-class-8-truck
Autonomous Truck Shakeout
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-soon-will-we-see-an-autonomous-trucking-shakeout
ATRI Report
https://truckingresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ATRI-Predicting-Truck-Crash-Involvement-2022.pdf
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone.
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.
https://truckspy.io/
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - California's pre-2010 engine ban
04:49 - Colorado refinery shut down
13:27 - CES & autonomous trucks
21:45 - Thank you
Articles discussed California Engine Ban 🚍 https://www.overdriveonline.com/regulations/article/15305019/californias-pre2010-engine-ban-takes-effect
Refinery Shutdown ❌ https://landline.media/colorado-refinery-shutdown-state-of-emergency-declared/
CES & Autonoumous Trucks 🚚 https://www.ttnews.com/articles/advances-autonomous-trucking-stand-out-ces
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone.
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Uber & Aurora article from Reuters
02:44 - CH Robinson article from Freight Caviar
06:09 - Elyse intro 06:40 - What did you do before TruckSpy?
09:30 - What surprised you about trucking?
11:30 - Business liability in trucking
13:00 - Autonomous trucks
16:19 - Home every night
18:30 - Where is trucking headed
20:26 - Thank you
Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/technology/uber-aurora-expand-self-driving-truck-ops-texas-meet-holiday-rush-2022-12-02/
Freight Caviar
https://freightcaviar.com/c-h-robinson-settles-crash-lawsuit-after-supreme-court-denial/
TruckSpy Blog
https://truckspy.io/blog
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone.
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Headlines
07:34 - Guest Interview
52:33 - Outro
Guest:
Kyle Behnke https://united-federal.com/
Headlines:
Tolls
https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15304717/toll-roads-on-the-rise-whats-a-truck-drivers-best-choice
Truck Prices
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/once-in-a-lifetime-pricing-boom-in-used-trucks-reverses-course
Hair Follicle
https://landline.media/another-hair-testing-proposal-bites-the-dust/
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone. https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/
Guest
https://www.kestrelinsights.com/
Articles
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-stronger-standards-heavy-duty-vehicles-promote-clean-air-protect
https://www.ajot.com/news/atd-raises-concerns-regarding-epas-final-nox-emission-standards-for-commercial-trucks
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/daily-infographic-hardy-brothers-trucking-delivers-us-capitol-christmas-tree
https://freightcaviar.com/can-ai-negotiate-the-best-freight-rates/
Check out our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOL16smPfRdg3EgEIJIaLQ
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone.
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,
Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.
https://truckspy.io/
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Reddit / Truckers
01:11 - Headlines
03:49 - Kyle from Nevada Trucking & Trails
https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/comments/zf2ggq/when_you_want_a_back_yard_but_trucking_is_life/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/comments/zdt0vn/i_need_this/
https://cdllife.com/2022/texas-troopers-begin-new-campaign-of-enhanced-random-cmv-inspections/
https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/biden-signs-legislation-preventing-rail-strike-lockout/637846/
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drop-in-benchmark-doe-eia-diesel-price-is-2nd-biggest-ever
@NevadaTruckingTrails
https://www.youtube.com/@NevadaTruckingTrails
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone.
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
In this episode
Headlines Segment
Spot Rates are lower than costs
https://content.actresearch.net/blog/act-research-spot-rates-now-further-below-costs-than-ever-before
FMCSA Safety Auditor
https://landline.media/fmcsa-safety-auditor-indicted-on-bribery-extortion-charges/
Snow Plow Operator Shortage
https://cdllife.com/2022/wa-snow-plow-operator-shortage-blamed-on-fmcsa-better-pay-elsewhere/
Flint Holbrook Shares How He Started TruckSpy
https://milleripl.com/blogs/inventive-journey/take-risks-in-a-small-way-the-podcast-for-entrepreneurs-w-flint-holbrook
Guest Segment
Sage Live Outcast YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@Sageliveshow
Sage Outcast Video
90% of Load Board Spot Market Drivers will Fail
https://youtu.be/jBDX_hRzlnc
What is Dynamic Freight Broker Pricing?
https://www.emtec.digital/think-hub/blogs/dynamics-of-dynamic-freight-pricing/
See how our sponsor, TruckSpy can transform your fleet with
Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.
https://truckspy.io/
Check out our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOL16smPfRdg3EgEIJIaLQ
Check out all the podcast episodes by going to
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
This week's show notes
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Headlines
11:12 - Interview
📰 Articles
US Xpress Profits
https://landline.media/insurance-claims-push-u-s-xpress-profits-into-the-red/
ELD Safety
https://landline.media/no-evidence-elds-have-improved-safety-ooida-says/
Werner Acquisition
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/werner-acquires-reedtms-logistics-in-112m-deal
CH Robinson Layoffs
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ch-robinson-to-lay-off-up-to-1200-employees-sources-say
Think ISP & FedEx sharing project
https://www.thinkisp.com/news
Amazon Drone
https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-showcases-new-prime-air-delivery-drone-design-mk30/636341/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/
Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone. https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/ Check out our YouTube Channel Check out all the podcast episodes by clinking here
⚫️ Headlines Segment
Winter Fuel
East Coast Fuel Prices
Iowa Weight Exemption
Reddit Silly Winter Test
⚫️ Guest Segment
US Express Article
Clint owner of Boss Hogg Logistics
https://www.bosshogglogistics.com/
Episode Guest Todd and Garrett from Crown Source Inc https://crownsourceinc.com/linehaulsummit/ 📊 Business Insider Nikola Lays off 15% of Romeo Power https://www.businessinsider.com/nikola-layoffs-romeo-power-acquisition-battery-2022-10 ▶️ ET Transport Beware of BS Job Posts https://youtu.be/zdgqYurRq5Y 🚛 Freight Caviar https://freightcaviar.com/do-people-like-working-for-freight-brokerages/ 🦀 Reddit Claw Machine https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/comments/yftndl/apparently_this_driver_is_an_expert_at_the_claw/ 🦈 Reddit Baby Shark https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/comments/yfb790/doo_doo_doo_doo_doo/ ⛽︎ Wyoming Diesel Fuel Shortage https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/10/28/wyoming-faces-disaster-as-diesel-supplies-evaporate/ See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software, Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/ Check out our weekly podcast where we sit with the business leaders finding their way forward in a changing industry. We’re picking their brains about how they’re tackling problems (from safety & company culture to fleet management & operational efficiencies) and finding a path forward with clever workarounds and innovative ideas that get the job done. The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone. https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
Biden administration proposed changes to definition of independent contractor. Article 📖 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/biden-administration-revising-rule-on-independent-contractors
Video 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG1yalblB7Y
Kodiak & Self driving trucks article 🏙 https://cdllife.com/2022/new-self-driving-truck-lane-operating-daily-in-texas-could-improve-quality-of-life-for-drivers-company-says/
Hurricane releif 🌪 https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/hurricane-ian-florida-trucking-response-operation-bbq-relief-american-logistics-aid-network/633915/
Guest: Devin from Strong Hotshot
https://www.instagram.com/strong_hot_shot/
Freight Waves interview with Freight Caviar exposing double brokers in Armenia 💥 https://youtu.be/zTJwBdBVWQE?t=2377
Active Freight Brokering Authorities 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/aIKGQh0u5Dk
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOL16smPfRdg3EgEIJIaLQCheck out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
Netradyne Camera Accident
Lane Merging Accident
F3 - Future of Freight Festival
Tesla Semi Article
VCs Name 41 companies solving supply chain Startups
Our Guest Ellen from Circulor
Profile
Website
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras. https://truckspy.io/
Check out our YouTube Channel
See all the podcast episodes by going to https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,
Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.
https://truckspy.io/
Check out all the podcast episodes by going to
https://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
Join us on The Road Forward this week as we talk with Aaron, who owns Moneypenny trucking and runs a YouTube channel called The Trucking Guy.
He shares with us the story of his success–growing from around 30 to 60 trucks in just a year.
Aaron also discusses some of the special challenges that come with being a motor carrier with a growing business, and how he’s learning to handle them.
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
Insurance is not one-size-fits-all for every company. There are a lot of factors to keep in mind when looking for insurance that best fits the needs of your fleet.
Alex from Truckspy interviewed Tracy from HigginBotham Insurance about his experiences dealing with trucking companies in the insurance industry.
Alex and Tracy also discuss common maintenance violations, how to get better pricing and hiring the correct insurance agent.
As a FedEx contractor, whether your company is more involved with P&D or Linehaul, there are important factors to keep in mind when growing your company and running a successful operation.
Join us as we interview Alex Cebzanov from the Baltimore market. Alex discusses his experience in the trucking industry as both a driver and manager, and explains what he has learned about how to grow your business as a FedEx contractor. This includes hiring good drivers and meeting their needs, leasing and buying trucks, and the overall logistics of managing a company. We also learn about the ‘bidding’ system for purchasing FedEx runs, and why some companies end up growing more than others. Alex is Manager at Beeline Services Inc. and PrimInvest Corp. and is based in Baltimore, MD.
This video was recorded at the 2022 Linehaul Summit. Learn more at www.linehaulsummit.com
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
This week on the TRF we introduce and talk to our new host Alex Chubenko the owner of Tow Piglet.
Alex shares his story, some of the experience he's gained over the years and what ultimately led him to shutting down his hotshot trucking company.
See how Truck Spy can transform your fleet with Software,Smart ELD & Multi View A.I. Powered Cameras.https://truckspy.io/Check out all the podcast episodes by going tohttps://www.theroadforwardpodcast.com/
Technology has advanced the way we live but it’s also helped to make scaling a company accessible to businesses of all sizes.
In today’s episode, we speak to David Lapp, Founder & CEO of Push Consulting, to learn about the various ways businesses can leverage data to scale their business.
Join us as we discuss:
If you want to put someone to sleep, tell them you sell insurance.
While that may be a bit of an oversimplification, it does seem like insurance is one of those things that doesn’t get people excited. They’re not buying it because they want it; they’re buying it because they have to have it. It’s a necessary evil.
But just because insurance may not be the most exciting thing on earth doesn’t mean it can’t be interesting.
On this episode of The Road Forward, we sit down with Cameron Pechia. Cameron is the Founder of Valley Trucking Insurance, as well as the host of the Get a Load of This Trucking Podcast. He’s here to discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
What do you do when you find your entire business changed practically overnight?
For Dane Noyce and his team at Panhandle Express, that was the reality they faced in 2015. Seemingly overnight, they saw their daily activity drop by nearly 75%, and they were left with two choices:
Reduce their asset base and continue with their existing business, or reinvent and redefine their entire business.
They chose the latter.
On this episode of The Road Forward, Dane sat down with us for a discussion all about:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
New technology is making drivers’ work easier and safer: Think about the benefits of using in-cab dash cameras.
But getting drivers to adopt the new tech isn’t always as easy as it seems.
Without the right framework in place, the odds of drivers accepting the change remain low.
We speak with Jonathan Shaver, Leadership and Transition Coaching through Organizational Change at Envision Partners, about the reason behind driver objections to tech and why early communication makes all the difference.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
The driver shortage is a myth. Good drivers are leaving bad companies.
But what constitutes a bad company? Is it a lack of vision, drivers' concerns that they’re not being heard, or a little bit of both?
We speak with Jeff Karr, President and CEO at Transport Risk Management Consultants, about the culture and management shortage and how to keep your best drivers.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
The driver shortage has been a hot topic in the trucking industry for a while now. But what if it’s less of a driver shortage and more of the simple fact that people no longer want to work in the industry?
In this episode, co-hosts Flint Holbrook, President of TruckSpy, and Nic Cain, Account Executive at TruckSpy, discuss the issue and potential ways to solve it.
Join us as we discuss:
Just how important is it to not speed as a commercial driver?
While up to 33% of all crashes are caused by speeding, it goes much deeper than that. Getting pulled over for a speeding violation might expose a myriad of other violations that would’ve gone by unnoticed if only the driver slowed down.
But is speeding always the driver’s fault?
We speak with Samuel Tucker, CEO of Carrier Risk Solutions, about his passion for speeding: the hidden costs of it, and why it may be only a symptom of a greater systemic issue.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
For the last mile delivery, technology in the near future could see drones taking on the bulk of delivery. But does that mean a mass departure of truck drivers?
Absolutely not. But everyone must change with the times.
We speak with Fred Kimble, Founder of Noah, about the future of technology in the trucking industry, how he continues to keep his drivers safe, and advice for those wanting to follow in Fred’s footsteps.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
A lot of companies talk about their culture. But how many of them are really taking the steps needed to get that buy-in and trust from the top down?
If you walk the walk, you’ll reap the benefits. But it takes more work than most are willing to put in.
We speak with Brent Bayliff, Director of Safety and Insurance at Beachner Grain, Inc., about building company culture and why it’s helped create a sustainable safety program.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
If you introduce new technology to drivers without explaining its benefit, it’s a safe bet to assume most will resist. Think of a driver with millions of miles under their belt and no accidents told they now have an in-cab dash cam.
But, if you take the time to explain the tech, how the dash cam can make a great driver even better, you’ll see an easier transition.
We speak with Dominic Covello about new technologies and how it can offset the increased cost of driver compensation.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
We have to be better about dwell time — it kills driver and truck efficiency. And even though that might be a hard conversation, it’s one that needs to be had to ensure the future of your operation.
We speak with Wayne Lalevee, Co-Founder of C&L Logistics, Inc. about the driver shortage, the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, and why more companies need to start talking about how to fix dwell time.
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
We need to keep everyone safe on roadways, and that means safety protocols for truckers. Another way to keep everyone safe? Incentives.
Truck drivers looking out for trash on a roadway to win a cash prize might seem insignificant, but avoiding a blown tire saves hours of time — and that adds up.
We speak with Keith Sabel, Owner and President of Sabel Steel Service, about the steps he’s taking to integrate safety processes and the importance of incentives to his business.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
For new trucking companies trying to make their way, it can be a little bit of the wild west in regards to support and mentorship. With so little barrier to entry, and a growing number of new companies on the road, the conversation surrounding safety needs to start now.
We speak with Jon Stanley, Managing Partner at Synergy-Solutions, about structural problems that can lead to unsafe conditions and how to correct this.
Join us as we discuss:
To make sure you never miss an episode of The Road Forward podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Road Forward in your favorite podcast player.
The trucking industry is changing. Don’t think you have to navigate these changes alone. We’re bringing together industry leaders like you so we can travel together.
For some reason, in an industry that relies on interconnected highways, leaders have to travel alone.
Industry leaders & business owners who’ve seen trends come & go, all the while building lasting businesses that keep America running. They care deeply about the people that run their fleets & their impact on the backbone of the American economy.
They want to prepare for the road ahead & share their knowledge from their own journey. They don’t want to travel alone.
Join us on The Road Forward.