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From the creators of Transport Topics, RoadSigns is a podcast about trucking's future. In each episode, you'll follow a transportation journalist on a singular pursuit for the most solid answer to a critical question and meet interesting people along the way. Listen at roadsigns.ttnews.com.
How much should a loaf of bread cost? How about a dress shirt? Or a gallon of gas? The cost of goods are subject to their respective levels of supply and demand. With today's strong consumer demand, private motor carriers are adapting — increasing tractor counts by the thousands, optimizing efficiency, improving asset utilization — and creating value for the end consumer. In this episode, Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger, Michael Freeze and Mike Senatore dissect private carrier operations — how fleets are adapting to this new, softened market and what it takes to be successful amidst new mergers and increased consumer spending. Tune in.
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According to fleet executives, as well as maintenance managers, the death of the internal combustion engine may have been greatly exaggerated in spite of the excitement about electric powertrains. In fact, a panel in the House recently approved a bill that would block efforts meant to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines. We wonder though, how long until sustainability goals challenge the predominance of internal combustion engines? What solutions are being explored to make diesel engines more efficient and compatible with alternative fuels? And, how can fleets prepare for a potential future with an entirely new driving force? To find answers, we bring in Ryan Manthiri, project leader at Shell Global Solutions and Michael Grahe, head of operations at Navistar. Tune in.
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Quick! Can you explain the differences between predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance? Those who can usually save their heavy-duty truck fleets a lot of money and get a lot of kudos. Those who can’t? Well… Transport Topics RoadSigns host Michael Freeze has you covered. In this episode, he clarifies the differences between predictive and preventative. He gives fresh commentary on everything from how enhanced connectivity boosts your preventative maintenance plans to what predictive possibilities AI can offer your shop. Here comes the clarity, the kudos, and the savings! Listen in.
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Finance is about the money you make, compliance is about the money you keep — if you follow the rules, the money you make will be the money you keep. Whether a motor carrier is expanding or not, keeping up with regulatory compliance rules and back office maintenance can be expensive, confusing, and hard to follow. In this episode, we examine the perks of outsourcing these costly tasks to designated specialists who can help companies stay on track with compliance regulation and business operations. How effective have these services proved to be? Let's find out with compliance guru Michael Precia, President & CEO of Fleetworthy Solutions and back office aficionado Dan Rutherford, lead CFO of logistics & transportation industries with Summit Virtual CFO by Anders. Tune in.
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Despite a softer freight market, the largest trucking companies in North America managed to grow their businesses last year even as spot market rates dropped, truck capacity loosened and bargaining power swung back toward shippers. In the face of these challenges, how were the top players in trucking able to stay on top? What acquisitions and strategies proved to be successful? And how can you learn from their success stories to better your trucking business? In this episode, the makers of Transport Topics’ updated Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list examine trucking’s shifting business environment — and what it means for the supply chain. Tune in.
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Your trucking business success depends on who you have at the wheel. The right truck driver in the right seat at the right time could mean everything for fuel economy and risk profile. All-star drivers focus on fundamentals; they tend to be tenacious, disciplined, and hardworking. In fact, they are very likely to be running your loads already. Identifying them, Kriska’s Guy Broderick tells us, requires a lot of coaching know-how and a little help from today’s in-cab technologies. In this special edition of RoadSigns, Broderick shows how he successfully combined data reports and a simple understanding of human nature to become one of the best driver coaches in North America. Better, he brings these winning ways to you. Want to help your drivers to succeed behind the wheel? Tune in.
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Driver safety is pivotal for trucking companies, especially in a time where roadway crashes are at an all time high. Determining dangerous driving behavior and predicting accidents is key to make roadways a safer space for drivers. Tapping into a variety of data sources, predictive analytics software and scoring driver practices helps to reduce guesswork. What will this new, predictive technology reveal? Will it help fleet managers discover behavior patterns in drivers? Are drivers on-board with data-backed criticism? Hayden Cardiff, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Idelic has the answers in this episode. Tune in.
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In 2018, Peter Voorhoeve became the president of Volvo Trucks North America. Since then he has overseen the rollout of Volvo's VNR Electric model and zero-emission initiatives such as the Volvo LIGHTS project — an union of public and private stakeholders creating a realistic ecosystem for battery-electric trucks. What will it take to make electric vehicles successful in the trucking industry? Is the North American electric grid ready for battery-powered commercial trucks? Let's find out with Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-can-trucking-navigate-the-road-to-net-zero-emissions/For more information on our guest visit: https://www.volvotrucks.us/news-and-stories/press-releases/2018/june/peter-voorhoeve-appointed-president-of-volvo-trucks-north-america/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
In this post-Covid era, where freight market fluctuations and staffing issues loom, trucking companies must find creative ways to keep up. For many, keeping up means looking for outside help for those arduous, non-freight-related tasks. Today's trucking decision-makers employ professional specialists who handle tasks like freight billing, document management, and call-center support. Globally, businesses of all types spent nearly $700 billion on outsourcing and shared services in 2022, according to a Deloitte study. They seem to believe that business function outsourcing can reduce operating costs, enable staffing flexibility, and save time. But does it? How efficient are fleets with outsourcing business services? And how well have they managed the transition between in-house and outsourced teams? In this episode we find answers with Chad Crotty, vice president of sales at DDC FPO Solutions. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/can-outsourcing-business-functions-make-fleets-more-efficient/For more information on our guest visit: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/freight-focused-outsourcer-ddc-fpo-ranks-as-one-of-americas-fastest-growing-companies-in-inc-5000-a-sign-for-the-industry-301111022.html How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
Destiny (and orders) fulfilled. Third-party logistics providers expanded their share of the freight market during the supply chain challenges and surging demand brought on by the pandemic. Now, in 2023, the most profitable third-party logistics companies are more collaborative, more attuned to the fast-changing market demands and more technologically prepared than they have ever been. In fact, they are brokering, forwarding, storing, processing and tracking freight so much more efficiently that forecasters expect the global 3PL market to grow significantly during the next five years. What does this growth mean for you and your business? How will this 3PL evolution impact the supply chain at large? And what does all of this mean for how freight is shipped and orders are fulfilled today? Find out in this special 'Inside The List' episode, featuring the Transport Topics 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/inside-tts-top100-logistics-companies/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
Class 8 truck dealers are taking a new approach to customer service — they are implementing an adaptive, dealer-managed service plan that is paired with enhanced connectivity to cover all fleet preventative maintenance. Expanded visibility allows dealers to analyze a fleet’s needs, empowering their customers to make the right maintenance decisions. How? What factors feed the data to make these right decisions? Will this consulting-approach to truck maintenance stick around and encourage other truck-sellers to do the same? Find out with Mike Furst, director of contract service and business technology solutions at Volvo Trucks North America. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/can-connected-truck-data-produce-smarter-maintenance-plans/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here: https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/maintenance/service-and-repair/article/15307482/volvo-announces-new-volvo-blue-maintenance-plan https://www.truckinginfo.com/10194422/new-dealer-tools-from-volvo-help-fleets-optimize-specs-maintenance
UPS' Anthony Marshall is no stranger to electric and alternative-fuel vehicles. Over the course of Marshall's tenure at UPS, the company has invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuels and advanced-technology vehicles — amounting to more than 1,000 electric vehicles. Marshall has tested and tested again the best approach to the repair and maintenance of electric vehicles. So, what's the gold standard for an efficient and effective EV maintenance cycle? Is there one? Let's find out with the vice president of maintenance and engineering for UPS, Anthony Marshall. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/what-is-the-proper-approach-to-ev-truck-repair-and-maintenance/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLgV52zJ-Ehttps://www.ttnews.com/articles/tmc-panelists-offer-guidance-mentorship-professional-development
Fleet Advantage’s Brian Antonellis has all the answers; in fact, companies like Coca Cola and Pepsi leaned on him for fleet management solutions — overseeing 102 locations, 29 supervisors, 350 technicians, and 16,500 assets. Today, he travels across America advising the country’s biggest trucking fleets —delivering programs and processes that maximize effectiveness. He holds a record of successfully managing large scale, complex, high-quality, and cost-effective fleet programs. So, what management tips and tricks can you learn from him? Listen to this interview and find out.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadshow-episode-twelve/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
Truck maintenance parts and labor costs increased 13% year-over-year in Q4 2022, according to a recent report by ATA TMC and Decisiv. The costly increase left fleets wondering — how can we prevent expensive truck repairs? Can historical data help reduce maintenance guess work? How can my technicians react to fixes in a timely way? In this episode, we find answers with Kayne Grau, CEO of Uptake, a service directed to help companies translate underutilized data into insights that make industrial operations smarter and more efficient. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-is-predictive-analytics-streamlining-truck-maintenance/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://kaynegrau.com/ https://www.chicagobusiness.com/takeaway/chicago-executive-profile-uptake-ceo-kayne-grau
Since childhood, Todd Cotier has had an eye for detail. He would spend hours after school and on weekends greasing backhoes and checking tires on dump trucks for his family’s construction business. Today, he brings the same spirit of quality and responsibility to the big stage as the new TMC chairman. In this episode we ask, how will Todd's spirit differentiate him from past chairmen? And, how will this 'attention to detail' bring change to maintenance practices and technician recruitment models? Join us for this conversation from the floor of TMC's Annual Meeting to find out. Tune in now.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadshow-episode-twelve/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
On the road, he is known as a professional driver with over a million miles. At Volvo, he is the star of the "No Compromise" video series which features him interacting with other drivers on truck design to optimize their driving experience. Joel Morrow, chief executive officer for Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting traveled across America asking one simple question: what if a trucker designed a truck? In this episode, we find out. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-can-carriers-squeeze-more-fuel-efficiency-out-of-todays-trucks/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://www.lbbonline.com/news/volvo-and-joel-morrow-showcase-revolutionary-truck-designs-with-real-truckers https://www.volvotrucks.us/news-and-stories/volvo-trucks-magazine/tech-in-focus-on-the-road-with-i-torque/
Has the trucking industry finally found its very own white knight? And, is it electric trucks? Although electric trucks have a higher price tag than their diesel counterparts, the return on investment is high. With a battery-powered engine, fewer moving parts, and essentially zero fuel — electric truck adopters are not only decreasing their emission levels but saving on maintenance and fuel costs. As the EV pros continue to outweigh the cons, it's time for the trucking industry to brace itself for a high-voltage transformation. In this episode, Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana Incorporated, and Trent Broberg, CEO of the vehicle transport firm, Acertus pop the EV hood and reveal new, easier ways to repair, prepare, and invest in electric trucks. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/whats-under-the-ev-hood/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://aithority.com/robots/autonomous-vehicles/trent-broberg-to-succeed-billiter-as-acertus-chief-executive-officer/ https://nacferoethpodcasts.podbean.com/e/ep-11-steve-slesinski-%E2%80%93-dana-commercial-vehicle/
Our highways allow commercial vehicles to move, but what infrastructure is in place when they need to stop, and their drivers need to safely rest? The need for ample and safe parking for large semi-trucks could generate the next great business idea. But, as a business problem, the issue is complex: parking requires real estate, investment, and a will to work through red tape. This RS episode sits down with Evan Shelley, an entrepreneur with a real estate background and some very good ideas on how to approach this vexing issue. The co-founder and CEO of TruckParkingClub.com thinks that tapping into information technology and available land could create a new parking landscape. Will it? Budding entrepreneurs, truck stop owners, fleet administrators, and truck drivers will all find Shelley's words worth stopping for. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/can-better-visibility-alleviate-the-truck-parking-problem/For an exclusive extended cut of this interview, visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-03-2023-Extended-Cut-Evan-Shelley.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=evan-shelley-extended cutHow'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21260330/truck-parking-club-lets-property-owners-rent-out-spaces https://www.overdriveonline.com/parking/article/15306858/truck-parking-reservations-pernight-or-month-new-source-live
Your modern trucks are telling you when they are ailing. Your in-house technicians know how to read the symptoms and make the fixes. But you still seem to have many diagnostic-related headaches. Before you head for the office aspirin cabinet, check out Online Transport Inc. VP of Safety and Maintenance Randy Obermeyer's treatment plan that starts at the dealer and can scale to shops across North America. He talks to our Michael Freeze about how to handle conversations with out-of-house technicians, how to understand the data coming into uptime centers, and how to rethink treatment plan timing. Relieve your maintenance headaches, tune in.For the exclusive extended cut visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-02-2023-Extended-Cut-Randy-Obermeyer.htmlFor more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/where-do-autonomous-trucks-fit-into-truckings-future-3/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://www.ttnews.com/articles/new-tmc-chair-randy-obermeyer-sees-bright-future-electrification-advances https://soundcloud.com/transporttopics/roadshow-tmc-2022-obermeyer https://heavydutypartsreport.com/electrification-causing-maintenance-issues/
Did you know? With the power of driverless technology, a 50,000 pound semi-truck can stop in less than a tenth of a second. Autonomous technology also halts the burden of driver turnover, hours-of-service regulations, and unreliable deliveries. Yet, some industry folks are still asking, what are the benefits of driverless cars and trucks? To weigh the pros and cons of autonomous technology, we bring in one of the autonomous vehicle industry’s true pioneers, Don Burnette — with more than ten years experience working on self-driving software development, he has tested the whole autonomous tech stack — from wheels and trailer sensors to asset utilization and 24/7 delivery. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/where-do-autonomous-trucks-fit-into-truckings-future-3/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://www.thelogisticsoflogistics.com/the-kodiak-story-with-don-burnette/ https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/17/kodiak-robotics-founder-explains-why-autonomous-freight-could-brush-off-inflation/
Are you asking yourself: Will autonomous truck technology really improve efficiency in the transportation industry? Will self-driving trucks really take over and replace truck drivers? Let's ask a leading expert on autonomous trucking, Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics. With his experience in this field, he has a keen understanding of the potential that autonomous technology holds for freight transportation. He also knows the myths and misconceptions about autonomous trucking. In this episode, he sets the record straight and provides a guide to realign your business with the true autonomous reality. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/where-do-autonomous-trucks-fit-into-truckings-future-2/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guest here:https://torc.ai/torc-new-ceo-peter-vaughan-schmidt/ https://www.citybiz.co/article/309721/torc-robotics-appoints-dr-peter-vaughan-schmidt-as-ceo/ https://truckandbusbuilder.com/article/2022/09/06/peter-vaughan-schmidt-to-replace-michael-fleming-as-ceo-of-torc-robotics https://www.virginiabusiness.com/tag/peter-vaughan-schmidt/ https://www.autonews.com/executives/torc-robotics-names-new-ceo-daimlers-autonomous-technology-group
Autonomous trucks are still in the early days. Tech companies, startups, and companies like Daimler, TuSimple, Paccar, Aurora, Waymo, and Volvo continue to invest — making this transformative technology a reality. For this technology to succeed, however, it must integrate into real-world freight operations. In this episode, host Seth Clevenger wonders how autonomous trucks can fit into the freight transportation industry? What are the potential use cases and business models for self-driving commercial vehicles? To find answers, we step into Waabi World with Waabi's chief commercial officer, Vivian Sun, and later we hear from autonomous vehicle pioneer, Jan Becker, CEO and co-founder of Apex.ai. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/where-do-autonomous-trucks-fit-into-truckings-future/For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/2023-year-in-preview/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/Find out more about our guests here: https://art19.com/shows/the-road-to-autonomy/episodes/013f5fce-845f-4008-9d08-a94f0540b285/embed https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/waabi-world/id1502184916?i=1000560285812 https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2022/05/09/ai-upstart-waabi-adding-self-driving-veterans-in-race-to-commercialize-robot-trucks/?sh=3b9773075ea2 https://medium.com/toyota-ventures/q-a-with-jan-becker-co-founder-and-ceo-of-apex-ai-17ffd81c8e79 https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/21068040
C.H. Robinson CEO steps down, potential recession looms, and House Republicans focus on an in-depth examination of the Biden administration’s infrastructure funding priorities. With uncertainty in the air, what is the outlook for trucking in 2023? How will the industry change with the current government, economic and business trends? To guide you through this spate of trucking news, host Michael Freeze turns to the experts — Transport Topics' Congressional Reporter Eugene Mulero and Business Reporter Connor Wolf. Tune in.For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/2023-year-in-preview/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
One hundred episodes. Over one hundred guests. And, most importantly, one hundred critical trucking questions... answered. The first episode of RoadSigns asked, "Autonomous: Who's Behind the Wheel of Tomorrow?" To answer, Seth Clevenger brought in Alex Rodrigues of Embark who was just starting off in the autonomous trucking sector. Two rookies tackling the biggest question of their time and setting the stage for the future. Now, four years later, we've acquired an entire roster of extraordinary guests in tech, autonomous trucking, workforce development and trucking equipment, along with an irreplaceable co-host, Michael Freeze. For the next 30 minutes, see where trucking was in 2018, where it's going in 2023, and how RoadSigns podcast has enjoyed every minute in between — helping you, our listeners, navigate the trucking road ahead.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/celebrating-100-episodes-of-roadsigns-where-is-trucking-headed/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
"I always tell people, driving a truck is either for you, or it is not for you. You either have it, or you don’t have it.” In 2002, Rahmel Wattley realized driving a truck wasn't for him. Trucking, however, was. He started dispatching and quickly climbed the corporate ladder. Then, he asked himself, "what if I started my own company?" The trucking business guru answered with a driver-staffing company whose first-year sales revenues exceeded $1.2 million. Now, this trucking-obsessed entrepreneur hosts one of the industry's most influential podcasts – and audiences can't wait to hear the lessons in each episode. What keeps the successes coming? What lessons can he give those who want to run trucking businesses? And what does his former rap career have to do with any of it? Let him tell you. Tune in.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadshow-episode-eleven/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
On February 17, 2020 a privately-owned transportation and supply chain management company was attacked by malware. The company was a notable trucking industry for-hire company player with a strong IT team and plentiful resources. And, yet, even this well-oiled company was not cyber-attack proof. If cyber security threats can take down these digital systems, what will they do to yours? Can you prepare? In this episode, host Michael Freeze relays the company story and discusses strategies that need to be implemented to avoid cyber-attacks. To crystallize the conversation, he brings in a 30-year veteran of automotive cyber security, vehicle electronics and diagnostics systems. Tune in to their conversation, and you will be on your way to securing your digital storehouse and precious data.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/why-should-the-trucking-industry-care-about-cybersecurity/How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
This Thanksgiving meet the truck-driver-turned-writer whose book, Overcoming Challenge: The Tar Billy Way, is helping thousands of everyday people lead with positivity. Then, break bread with the philanthropist whose truck-driver-focused charity seeks to ensure that drivers who need help, get it. In this heartwarming episode of RoadSigns, Ernest Hamilton and Etienne Hightower will remind you that magnanimity and kindness are all around - and trucking is a springboard for both.For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/what-are-trucking-professionals-most-thankful-for/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_linkFollow the RoadSigns:Twitter: @ttroadsignsLinkedIn: RoadSignspodcastInstagram: @roadsignspodcastJoin RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/
Randy Obermeyer is flipping the script on finding new diesel technicians. The newest Technology and Maintenance Council chair knows that being a truck mechanic is much more than a dirty job. Today, it requires a deep understanding of diagnostics, electric truck software, circuit boards, telematics and control modules. He also knows this multi-faceted type of talent is hard to come by, but for the people with that talent, he wagers, the job is worth it. Here's a look at the man who is reinventing technician recruiting.
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After spending the past two years contending with supply-chain disruptions and severe port congestion, the world’s largest freight transportation providers now face high inflation and economic uncertainty heading into 2023. In this episode we examine how international shippers and their freight transportation providers have been reevaluating their supply-chains and preparing for an uncertain future. Tune in to learn more about the latest trends and challenges for international freight.
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The latest generation of advanced driver-assist systems are introducing new features to further enhance safety in the trucking industry. But these safety gains can only be realized if fleets choose to adopt these systems and professional drivers accept the technology. Will the trucking industry embrace these next-generation driver-assist capabilities? ZF’s Julien Plenchette thinks the answer is yes. And he shows us how today’s ADAS technologies can support drivers and make them feel better behind the wheel in this special episode of RoadSigns.
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With midterm elections season in full swing, both parties are promoting infrastructure proposals as they each pursue control of Congress. On one side of the aisle, Democrats are reminding voters of the passed infrastructure bill, supply chain semiconductor bill, and COVID-19 relief. While on the other side, Republicans are telling voters that they will reduce inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and enhance supply chain connectivity. So, what does this fight for chambers mean for the trucking industry? Is there a side that will solve the lingering supply chain issues? Or, will it have to be a bipartisan effort? Find out with TT's government expert, Eugene Mulero, as he unveils the competitive battle happening on The Hill. Tune in.
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Meet Larry Fowler – a man whose "focus on the process" makes him one of the nation's top heavy-duty technician trainers and good inspiration for anyone struggling to create the best-possible shop environment. Fowler teaches technicians how to cultivate strong troubleshooting skills and gives maintenance bay managers pragmatic advice for managing their shops, their people, and 3rd party services. In this episode, recorded at TMCSuperTech 2022, the Cox Automotive maintenance excellence manager shares those practices with you. Tune in.
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Winter is coming. Fleet owners know that a little bit of gas tank condensation is no big deal in summer months, but come December – this means breakdowns. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to winterizing your fleet. So what is your preventive maintenance plan for the upcoming winter season? How can you plan and avoid critical hiccups that wouldn't surface in the warmer months? This episode provides a how-to winterizing guide featuring two guys who never stop thinking of the cold — Bill Lindsay, Director of Fleet Operations at Clean Harbors and Brian Antonellis, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage. Tune in.
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80,000 drivers. Trucking companies say that they need that many drivers this year to keep up with demand. But, despite increases in pay and recruitment budgets, these companies are worried that 80,000 is an impossible goal. So, what else can you do? In this episode, Tamara Jalving, VP of safety and talent acquisition at Yellow, helps us see solutions through fleet eyes, while Connor Wolf, TT's resident expert, gives us the broader industry view. Tune in.
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When will supply chain issues end? The sheer number of recent seismic events has put enormous strain on all of us who need things. The global food shortages, skyrocketing commodity prices, severed supply lines have made modern life difficult. But when you run a business whose core focus is keeping goods moving, the strain of backlogs and breakdowns might just break you. In this episode, host Seth Clevenger talks with three tech experts who make it their mission to reduce that despair. They think the right combination of monitoring and data connection tools will help you reduce waste, improve efficiency, gain more visibility - and a bit more control. Hear what they tell Seth at the Trimble’s Insight Tech Conference and why it can help you start to make sense of the chaos and, even locate some fast fixes.
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Private carriers play a pivotal role in freight transportation across many sectors of the economy. Nowhere is that fact clearer than in the food service sector. During the past year, grocery chains, food service distributors, and beverage delivery fleets grew in shipping prowess and power units. What factors contributed to this growth? What does this reveal about the supply chain in 2022? And what is happening with private fleets in other key industries? In this special edition of RoadSigns, hosts Seth Clevenger and Mike Freeze explore those questions as they provide an inside look at Transport Topics’ 2022 Top 100 Private Carriers list.
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Siamak Azmoudeh knows you and your drivers don't want to waste time finding the right trailer. And he knows your fleet needs to maximize trailer utilization to get the most out of those assets. In this episode, Azmoudeh, vice president of product lifecycle management and business development at Skybitz, discusses the rise of the smart trailer and why the industry standard is shifting toward more sensors, more data and more business intelligence. In this conversation with RoadSigns host Seth Clevenger, Azmoudeh explains the evolution of trailer telematics and how to set metrics-driven goals for a more profitable future. Tune in.
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Jason Gies knows that you don’t want your new electric medium-duty truck to run out of juice just because your route took it out of range distance. So, he’s talking to truck stop operators, shippers, regulators, policy makers, and people at the local power company to help architect a sustainable charging infrastructure - one that makes 600-kilowatt battery charging just as easy as plugging in that Chevy Volt. In this episode, RoadSigns’ Mike Freeze gets the buzzy Gies, Navistar's VP of E-Mobility, to spill the tea on everything from how fleets are charging now to how far policy makers are wiling to go to up the public charging game. Tune in, and you'll never go out of range again.
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With U.S. unemployment at 3.6% some are left wondering - is the 'labor shortage' a lie? What logical reason is there for a labor shortage? For trucking, there are many reasons. In this special roundabout episode, host Michael Freeze looks back on the first half of 2022 and unveils why trucking companies are still struggling to find the workers they need to be successful. Tune in.
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Are supply chain woes being exaggerated? Not if you ask transportation industry experts. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, inflation, surging fuel prices and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the logistics environment has been extremely volatile and customer management is tricky at best. In this episode, we talk to 3PL problem-solvers who make it their mission to stabilize this volatile environment with improved intelligence on freight pricing and capacity — using technology solutions to improve their customer competitiveness. Tune in.
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Do you ever wonder what it takes for a trucking company to rise to the top? Or what successful operations look like from the inside? The Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list ranks the largest players in the trucking industry. In this episode, the makers of this year’s Top 100 list uncover the roots of top-player revenue and success – and what it means for the supply chain. Tune in.
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Turnover for a single driver can cost trucking businesses up to $15,000 in replacement costs. Even worse, only 35% of new drivers make it through the first 90 days. In this episode we ask, how can trucking companies persuade new drivers to stay? What onboarding practices actually work? For answers, host Mike Freeze brings in onboarding expert Anthony Pellegrino, president and chief operations officer at Ag Energy Transport. Save your greatest assets, tune in.
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The truck maintenance bay is about to get a... shock. Now that the industry has accepted an EV reality and fleets plan for a comprehensive shift to the new fueling technology, questions pile up concerning the new maintenance shop: What does the EV maintenance cycle look like? How are technicians being trained to repair these new machines? For answers, host Michael Freeze turns to one of the youngest CEOs of a publicly traded company, Thomas Healy, founder of Hyliion, and Tom Lincoln, National Field Sales and Service Manager at DANA. Tune in.
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According to the latest American Transportation Research Institute report, 90% of carriers saw their insurance premiums increase between 2018 and 2020 — per-mile costs jumping from 59 cents to 87 cents. As a fleet owner, high rates put a squeeze on operational costs, profits, and employee salaries. So, what can fleets do to compete against insurance costs? Can new technology provide relief to rising premiums? In this episode, host Michael Freeze finds answers with guests Jane Jazrawy, CEO of Carriers Edge and David Berno, Chief Sales Officer at Hub International. Tune in.
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The new proposed NOx standard, announced March 28 of this year, is set to reduce emissions of smog- and soot-forming nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty gasoline and diesel engines by 60-percent. Sounds great, right?
Not quite, truck manufactures are now burdened to meet the rule stipulations— in this episode, host Michael Freeze asks, what are the realities and challenges of the NOx ruling? And, how is this ultimately leading to the electric future? To get answers, we bring in Glen Kedzie, energy and environmental counsel for the American Trucking Associations and Eric Miller, government reporter at Transport Topics. Tune in.
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More than ever before, shippers have been relying on the services of third-party logistics providers to navigate supply chain disruptions and scarce truck capacity. In this episode, we explore how 3PLs are working to resolve these historic challenges. Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger, managing editor of features, and Marissa Gamache, features coordinator, take you through the process of determining North America’s largest 3PLs in the expanded Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies list. Tune in.
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Meet Ashley Savage, national sales manager for COOP by Ryder. Coined as the 'Airbnb of trucking,' COOP has cracked the code to last mile vehicle shortages and even provides an outlet for surplus equipment. Find out how in the full interview below.
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Arguably the most important invention in modern times, the tire still has more future ahead of it. From smart tires with radio frequency identification and data tracking to enhanced inflation and pressure systems — manufacturers are discovering more ways to predict maintenance and communicate with the truck as a whole. With new tire technology rolling in, host Michael Freeze wonders, what does the future of tire maintenance look like? How will these trends coincide with other tech advances happening across the industry? To get answers, he sits down with Yokohama's Tom Clauer and Goodyear's Austin Crayne and Jessica Julian. Tune in.
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How does an executive who twice landed a position on Inc. Magazine's "100 Fastest Growing Companies" list find himself on the show floor of the Technology & Maintenance Council's annual meeting? Meet the CEO of Amerit Fleet Solutions, Dan Williams, whose commitment to customer service and innovation led his company to become one of the largest in commercial vehicle maintenance. Today, this commitment is leading him into the electric market — partnering with major electric vehicle manufacturers to introduce the Amerit EV Anywhere nationwide service program and EV Ready technician training program. How will this training and innovation transform the new world of EV maintenance? Tune in and find out.
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The lack of technicians and drivers is forcing industry recruiters to think outside of the box — using new, different trucking tech to attract the younger generation. In this episode, host Michael Freeze asks, how do we get this generation in cabs and maintenance bays? What new, actionable plans are in place to grab hold of this age group? To get recruitment solutions, he sits down with Technology and Maintenance Council Chairman, Randy Obermeyer and Brenda Neville, President & CEO of the Iowa Motor Truck Association.
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You’ve known that self-driving trucks are coming at some point in the future. You sense the optimism of developers and engineers, but you still wonder about how they will solve the really complex problems associated with freight transportation and logistics. This episode gives you a status report. It looks at what we know and what we’re still learning about autonomous vehicle technology. It surveys the on-road test landscape and gives you an idea of what is working and not working with today’s technology. With the help of Robert Brown, chief strategy officer at Spartan Radar, and Charlie Jatt, head of commercialization for the autonomous trucking division at Waymo, we assess real-world adoption strategies. Tune in to learn more about the road to autonomous trucking.
The interview with Waymo's Charlie Jatt was originally featured in En (Gauge): The Maintenance Learning Sessions, the latest program in the quarterly Transport Topics Magazine Event Series. To watch this driverless trucking expert discuss this technology on screen, visit the En(Gauge) replay here: https://www.ttnews.com/ttmes/en-gauge
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More efficient = less emissions = greener planet, right? Trailer manufacturers and fleets are discovering it's not that simple. To be more efficient means following strict legislative rules, fielding customer feedback, uprooting old, dated practices, and training technicians for new technology. So, how are fleets and manufactures navigating this change? And, how has the GHG Phase 2 rule encouraged the change? Find out as host Michael Freeze speaks with Taki Darakos Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance & Fleet, Pitt Ohio and Dustin Smith, Chief Strategy Officer at Wabash National. Tune in.
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“Supply-chain issues.” Whether you’re a carrier, shipper, 3PL, manufacturer, retailer or consumer, you’ve felt the ripple effect of ongoing supply-chain disruptions. In addition to shortages of products, parts and materials, the freight transportation industry has been facing severe workforce constraints during the economic recovery from the pandemic. On top of that, the logistics sector is becoming more complex as demand increases for e-commerce fulfillment and reverse logistics services. So, how are third-party logistics companies meeting consumer demand in the midst of these industry shortages? To get answers, host Seth Clevenger speaks with Neil Shelton, chief strategy officer at GXO, and Cathy Roberson, research manager at the Reverse Logistics Association. Tune in.
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How is cutting-edge technology making its way into the trucking industry? This question, among others, is what took host Seth Clevenger to CES in Las Vegas. The popular technology show known for weird gadgets and advanced robotics has turned its spotlight on something bigger – electric-powered and autonomous trucking. But what did these flashy exhibits exhibits tell us about trucking's future and the real-life application of these technologies? Find out as Seth sits down with Joe Adams, chief engineer at Kenworth Truck Co., and Cheng Lu, CEO of self-driving truck developer TuSimple. Tune in.
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New year, new resilience. While continuous issues like the driver shortage, supply chain congestion, COVID-19 variants, and infrastructure funding persisted in 2020 and 2021, trucking's ability to adapt grew stronger. The more the industry lived in this repetitive swirl, the more conditioned and responsive it became. Now, in 2022, trucking business leaders have better, stronger fixes for those things plaguing their operations.
In this episode, host Mike Freeze uncovers more about the lessons 2020 and 2021 taught trucking's business leaders and, along with reporters Connor Wolf and Eugene Mulero, discovers how those lessons offer business and legislative solutions in the year ahead. Tune in.
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Roundabout: 2021 Year-In-Review
According to McKinsey, the trucking industry is expected to recover from the effects of the pandemic fastest of all transportation modes. In this special 2021 roundabout episode, we look back at how trucking not only worked to recover but also improve through the darkest of times, how innovators continued innovating, how food and water still made it to grocery store shelves, and how life-saving vaccines made it into arms nationwide.
Tune in as host Michael Freeze looks back at challenges that made our industry wiser, finding better solutions to keep the world moving forward in 2022.
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Retired trucker Gene Woolsey doesn't think twice about driving into the middle of an historic storm to deliver basic supplies. And, when great storms bear down on his Louisiana community, trucking company head Cully Frisard stays in the danger zone and coordinates relief efforts. In this special episode of RoadSigns, host Mike Freeze hopes to discover what makes these do-gooders do so much good. What makes them tick? How do they understand chaos and respond so admirably? And what lessons can we learn from them? Join him as he plunges deep into these truckers' hero stories to attempt to uncover the secrets of doing good work.
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Did you ever wonder how they get big rigs to stop? All that weight transferred efficiently and effectively - defying Newton’s rules of inertia. Big rig braking is an engineering marvel whose greatest successes are… silent (because, well, everything stops). In this episode, RoadSigns host Michael Freeze finds out more about the advanced technology that halts eighteen wheelers, no matter the weight, instantaneously. Whether you are a fleet manager, a trucking tech geek, or into cool engineering — this episode is for you. Tune in.
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This year for Veterans Day, we revisit the sometimes invisible heroes – the ones who protect our country in combat, and those who keep our nation fed, clothed, and vaccinated. Join us as host and Navy Veteran Michael Freeze sits down with Army Veterans James Rogers, owner of Spartan Direct Trucking Company and 2020 Transport Topics' Trucking's Frontline Hero, and John Baxter, equipment columnist. Tune in.
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A truck is not a truck without feedback. Feedback feeds the trucking engineering loop. With feedback, new-and-improved technology assets come. Who's involved in this cycle? Who invents, and who implements? Who is in charge of the NEXT BIG THING? RoadShow host, Seth Clevenger talks with those that will bring us the next big thing, over and over, live from ATA's MCE 2021 show floor. Tune in.
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Trucking managers have a lot on their plates. Keeping their business afloat is more difficult than ever. Exploring cost-saving practices has become part of their everyday operation. In this episode, host Michael Freeze asks, how are companies saving money by leasing trucks rather than owning? With continued industry obstacles, has truck leasing become more attractive to fleet owners? For answers, we speak with Jim Lager, Senior Vice President of Penske Truck Leasing and Al Barner, Senior Vice President, Strategic Fleet Solutions at Fleet Advantage. Tune in.
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Shortages. Drivers, technicians, trucks, microchips. In this episode, we focus on technicians, and lack thereof. Research shows that 41 percent of technicians leave the industry within the first two years. Host Michael Freeze asks, how can technician recruiters and maintenance leaders decrease that percentage? What practices help retain and recruit quality technicians? In order to find the incentives that work we talked with Ana Salcido, technician recruitment manager for Navistar and Stacy Earnhardt, Technology & Maintenance Council Chairman. Tune in.
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The open road, the crisp air of the Appalachians, a sunset that seems to go for miles. Here, joy lives in rubber and thrives on pavement. Some who drive trucks feel it strongly. They seek that joy in every turn. Their job becomes their passion that drives them to excellence. And that excellence leads them to great reward. They are America's greatest drivers, the Road Team Captains. This episode is about those who fall passionately in love with trucks, featuring ABF driver Nate McCarty, former America's Road Team Captain, and Elisabeth Barna, COO and executive vice president for American Trucking Associations. Tune in and get ready for a good love story.
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If you ask 100 truck drivers what could make life better, you'll start seeing answers that all look the same — improvement on troubling health issues and education of emerging technologies. Drivers want to perform well, and feel good while doing it. So, how can the industry tackle both? Find out as we talk to Paul Beavers, Chief Technology Officer at PCS Software, a leading AI-driven transportation management platform provider, and Dr. Bethany Dixon, owner of the Drivers Health Clinic, clinics conveniently located inside truck stops, bringing health care where the driver needs it the most. Tune in and find out how you can improve your drivers' lives on the road.
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Hauling freight in the middle of a heat wave is hard. But remembering to stay hydrated and healthy while working in those conditions can make all the difference. Fleet managers are finding that healthy, happy drivers are one of the keys to business success. This episode features a special guest who has overcome his own health problems and is now sharing his experiences to help professional drivers live healthier lifestyles out on the road. Stephen Kane, president and creator of Rolling Strong, explains that driver health starts with “learning about yourself and being vulnerable enough to listen to somebody that knows about health.” In this episode we learn to listen.
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You can attract potential employees by increasing pay, right? It's not always that easy. While fleet managers are offering higher pay rates, both new and experienced drivers want quality equipment and places to park. In this episode, we ask, how can fleet managers make their drivers feel more appreciated? And what else can fleets do to recruit and retain quality talent? To get answers, host Michael Freeze talks with founder and CEO of DriverReach, Jeremy Reymer. Tune in.
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The internet of things has bound fleets and their trucks together in new ways — tying fleets to shippers and shippers to loads and loads to trucks. We're no longer talking about the type of data or, even the potential of data. We've marched into a new stasis – one of action. In this episode, we ask, how do company leaders activate strong data gathering and analytics programs? What are the next-step actions? And who in the organization is best positioned to manage this process? Host Seth Clevenger seeks a plan of action with two experts of fleet-management technology, Andrew Johnson, chief marketing officer at PrePass Safety Alliance and Chris Orban, vice president of data science at Trimble Transportation. Tune in.
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Could this be the trucking industry’s roaring ‘20s? Business is booming - thanks, in part, to a huge slew of new, innovative technologies finally coming online. Cold storage. Autonomous. Electric. Machine Learning. Once the key descriptors associated with a far-off future have, in six months, become part integral to this phenomenal success. In this episode, we analyze this boom in all of its parts. And, along with host Mike Freeze, we begin to wonder what’s next? Will the boom continue? Tune in to see what's in store for the rest of 2021.
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How do you care for your tires? In this episode, host Michael Freeze sets out to answer tire inflation questions all fleet owners should be asking to protect their tires and, essentially, their business. Like, what factors should fleets consider when investing in systems like tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS)? And where do these systems take the industry in the future, especially when talking about maintenance and fuel economy? To get answers we bring in Matt Wilson, General Manager of the Controls Business Unit & Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems for Hendrickson, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium and heavy-duty tire pressure control systems. Tune in.
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Over the past 15 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered our way of life in many ways. Rather than visiting the mall or brick-and-mortar retail stores, consumers have turned instead to online shopping. This shift toward e-commerce has created new buying habits, as well as new challenges for the supply chain. In this episode, we explore these changing habits and how they are altering the logistics business with a guest who is right in the middle of this field. Join host Seth Clevenger as he gets the 411 on e-commerce fulfillment from Mark Manduca, chief investment officer for XPO's contract logistics segment, which will soon become a standalone company, GXO. Will e-commerce growth continue as we recover from the pandemic and people become increasingly comfortable shopping in person again? If so, how are supply chains changing to meet this demand? Tune in to find out.
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On May 25, 2021, five individuals pled guilty to staging two accidents in New Orleans with tractor-trailers in 2017, while obtaining fraudulent financial settlements totaling more than $282,000. Such settlements are crushing for businesses, and have carried monetary burden. The threat to businesses has increased, as those implicated faced questions about safety and spiked insurance rates. In this episode we ask, is the situation surrounding fraudulent settlements getting worse or better in 2021? To get answers, host Michael Freeze talks with Transport Topics government reporters, Eric Miller and Eleanor Lamb about what industry leaders are doing to combat lawsuit abuse. Tune in.
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The story of a crowded parking lot: slow stops, the lack of reserved spots, and the race to an empty space. We've all been there, but what if the lack of a parking spot had an effect on how well you did your job? Or, even made it hard for you to fill basic human needs - like eating or sleeping? When the pandemic started, drivers faced crowded parking lots, closed rest areas, and minimal road side support. And now, almost a year and a half later, they still face the fear of not finding a place to park, which means having no place to rest. In this episode, host Michael Freeze seeks answers to this wearying question from those on the forefront of research and legislative action.
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Next-level technologies hold the potential to enhance safety and efficiency in the transportation industry, but it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to advance these ideas from concept to reality. In many cases, that process involves industrialists, entrepreneurs and leading university researchers coming together to rethink common practices and put emerging technologies to the test. At the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon, principal project scientist Christoph Mertz cultivates predictive road maintenance technology to ease the pain of potholes and basic infrastructure roadblocks. Meanwhile, at the University of Michigan, Huei Peng leads the MCity consortium to support the development of automated and connected vehicle technology. Tune in to find out how they are paving the way for the technologies of the future.
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The year is 2039. Zero-emission, electric heavy-duty trucks roll past you on the highway. Charging ports are now commonplace at terminals and truck stops. Diesel powered vehicles are becoming a thing of the past. You sit and wonder: how did we get here?
The answer is complex and involves the convergence of several key factors, including a society-wide push to improve environmental sustainability, major advances in electric-vehicle technology, fleet participation in vehicle testing and development, broad investments in charging infrastructure and a holistic approach to the entire electric ecosystem that captured imaginations at the right time.
Here, in 2021, Daimler Trucks North America's head of eMobility speaks to RoadSigns. Tune in.
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Have you been imagining a driverless future where the machines do all the work and humans watch? You might be in for a surprise. Even at Level 4 autonomy, self-driving trucks will have technical limitations. They will be designed for specific applications that are best suited to automation. They’ll also require industry buy-in and public acceptance. In this episode, we ask how technology developers are clearing those hurdles to make autonomous trucking a reality.
And how might the trucking industry improve safety and efficiency by combining automation and human labor in the future? To find out, we bring in Boris Sofman, head of engineering for the autonomous trucking program at Waymo. Tune in and learn more about the road ahead for self-driving trucks.
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Finding a job in the trucking industry: You have the talent ambition and drive, but how can you get in the right room? In front of the right people? People of color are asking themselves these questions more often than not. Currently, only 14.3% of the truck driver population is made up of African Americans, followed by 13% Hispanic, and 7% Asian. In this episode, host Michael Freeze wonders what industry leaders are doing to increase those percentages in driving roles, leadership positions, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Turns out, it has a lot to do with being in the right room at the right time, but who is opening those doors? Find out, as we talk to two trucking industry experts who have implemented their own practices that are contributing to a more diverse work community.
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When you think about COVID-19 vaccine strategy, vials and needles come to mind rather than supply chain portals and cargo visibility tools. That isn't the case for DHL's Larry St. Onge and Jim Monkmeyer. Since before the pandemic, they set up strategies and implemented technology in order to respond to disruptions like COVID-19. Now, they know exactly how to get the vaccine from point A to point B – and, better, how to do it at a global scale. Tune in and find out how they made a nearly impossible task, possible.
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A safe driver is a productive driver, and a productive driver leads to better business. In order to keep business productive, fleets invest in tech-based safety tools that inform and forewarn potential risk. But, have you ever thought that it’s actually up to the drivers to heed those calls? Host, Michael Freeze has. And so, too, have many of the nation's truck fleet owners. How do you condition and prepare drivers to respond to tech-influenced safety alerts? Find out as the RoadSigns Team speaks with Tom DiSalvi, VP of Safety at Schneider National and Charlie Mohn, Director of Product Innovation, Drivewyze. Tune in.
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A long line of mergers and acquisitions have dramatically reshaped the trucking technology sector over the past decade. But what does this consolidation trend mean for the trucking and logistics companies that rely on these technologies? In this episode, Seth Clevenger speaks with James Langley, senior vice president at Trimble Transportation, on the modernization of tech stacks and how freight technology companies are coming together to reach a common end goal: making fleet operations more efficient. Tune in.
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From nuclear verdicts to the driver shortage, modern trucking companies face serious challenges. But what if you could prevent accidents and driver turnover before they happen? In this episode, host Seth Clevenger speaks with two technology CEOs to discuss how machine learning can enable better business decisions and a more proactive stance on safety. Tune in and find out how you can mitigate risk before it's too late.
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Sustainable trucking is here. A growing number of shippers, focused on reducing carbon emissions in their supply chains, are looking for more efficient freight transportation services. Federal and state clean air regulations only underscore that demand. Gone, though, are the days when going green simply meant added costs for truckers. In fact, in 2021, fleets may find more boon than burden. One key step is learning to harness and manage the data to reduce fuel consumption. In this episode, we'll talk to two major players in the transportation technology sector that are helping fleets move closer to total supply chain sustainability. Tune in.
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Adopt new tech, and you'll run a more efficient operation, but what happens when your trucking tech stack becomes unruly? With copious amounts of data sitting in different silos and redundant in-cab hardware, fleets are left scrambling. In this episode, we ask, how can we cut down on these redundancies? And what can be done to streamline fleet management practices? To get answers, we talk with Ray Greer, CEO of Omnitracs, which acquired SmartDrive last year in an effort to converge tech and improve user experience. Tune in to find out where trucking technology is heading in 2021.
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In 2020, COVID strained business stability, yet trucking persevered. What were the greatest pain points? What were the biggest lessons? In this episode, we discuss the answers to these questions and cover everything from gas tax to remote work. With the help of our special guests, Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor, Features of Transport Topics and Eleanor Lamb, Transport Topics reporter, we’ll not only start to put the year of COVID in perspective for truckers, we’ll also begin to map a plan for 2021.
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In this special two-part year-in-review, we take off the COVID-19 glasses, and take a good look at the technology and regulatory developments that will help you and your business in 2021. From FMCSA updates that affected Hours of Service to software and equipment, 2020 offered a lot of “non-covid” industry improvements. To get the clearest vision of the upcoming year, we bring in Transport Topics Reporter, Eleanor Lamb and Managing Editor, Features, Seth Clevenger to talk about these advancements and how they will help you navigate 2021. Tune in.
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Happy Thanksgiving from RoadSigns podcast!
How has turkey to table changed this year? What obstacles are suppliers going through to get turkeys to the grocery stores? From safety regulations in meat packing factories to restaurants closed nationwide, fleets and suppliers have to pivot to stay afloat. Join us as we talk with J.J. Smith, President of Valley Proteins, about how staying open-minded and flexible helped his business of delivering turkeys persevere.
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As a recruiter in the industry, it’s getting more difficult to find the ample workforce needed to deliver the necessary goods nationwide. You’ve tried all the proper recruiting channels - upward mobility, compensation packages, exploring different professional pockets - but have you considered inclusion and diversity in your marketing approach? According to Shelley Dellinger, marketing at Cargo Transporters and Alphonso Lewis, ATA’s Road Team Captain and YRC Freight driver, diversity in recruitment methods are essential. In this episode, we find that including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community in your marketing approach may just be the key to a stronger and more affluent workforce.
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Does incentivizing your drivers keep you up at night? Do you worry that competitive pay may not be enough? Would you be surprised to learn that cultivating successful benefits programs might be as easy as making sure your drivers are healthy, happy and prepared? In this episode, host Michael Freeze takes a look at the surprising ways trucking companies are building strong, resilient cultures and attracting talent that stays.
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Over the past few episodes, we've had the chance to listen to the experiences of industry leaders and the strategies and planning that go into finding the right people for your workforce. With their insight, we unlocked numerous tips to keep your workforce functioning and profitable. So, this week, host Michael Freeze reviews the most important bullet points, from technician and driver training to incorporating diversity in both recruitment and retention. Tune in, and find your ideal workforce.
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On the surface, trucking is not known for being female dominant. From equipment and facilities to standard uniforms and cab design, most things "trucking" are designed for men. In this episode, we dive beneath the surface and discover the ways the trucking industry is trying to encourage women to pursue careers in both trucking and logistics. We ask, what are industry executives doing to help bring more women into the fold, not only as drivers, but in leadership roles? How can we keep pushing towards a balanced boardroom? To get the clearest insight on the issue, host Mike Freeze talks with Ellen Voie, President and CEO of Women in Trucking and Debora Babin Katz, Vice President of TrucBrush Corporation. Although there is more pavement to cover, the road to more women in trucking is getting shorter and shorter. Tune in.
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Since drivers are the heart and soul of any trucking and logistics operation, it’s vital to have sufficient, proper training to better prepare them for the workforce. So, we ask, what does it take to be a commercial driver? And, what are schools doing to train these drivers? Host Mike Freeze speaks with Chris Thropp, CEO/President of SAGE Truck Driving School and Don Lefeve, CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association. Tune in and find out what internal and external, underlying factors are involved in driver training and demand.
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New approaches to diesel technician recruitment and retention may help you secure the best possible hires and secure your business investments. So, we ask, what are fleets doing to help attract that talent to join the changing workforce environment? Have tech training schools discovered the secrets of better technician preparation? In this episode, we join the hunt for Class 8 technicians. Host Michael Freeze speaks with Ken Boyer, Dean of the Auto/Diesel Institute and Diesel Services Program Director at Baker College and Ralph Romero, Vice President of Talent Management at US Xpress. Tune in and find out how smart training schools have devised new ways to prepare in-demand technicians for the industry.
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What fuels will power the future of trucking? These days, the conversation centers on electric trucks that promise zero emissions and improved efficiency. But for all the buzz about their potential, they still face multiple challenges. In this episode we find that other alternatives, such as natural gas and propane, offer balance and help us widen our view of trucking's future. To find out more about alternative fuels, host Seth Clevenger talks with Chad Lindholm, vice president of natural gas provider Clean Energy, and Stuart Weidie, president of a nationwide propane autogas fueling network, Alliance Autogas. Tune in.
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The trucking industry has long been looking ahead to the emergence of electric and autonomous trucks, but another massive trend in commercial vehicle technology is already here. Connected trucks have been reshaping fleet management for years now, and the possibilities continue to expand. In this episode, we assess how connectivity is changing trucking today and into the future, including how it could enable the electric and self-driving trucks we see on the horizon. To learn more, host Seth Clevenger talks with two experts from Penske Transportation Solutions, Bill Combs, Vice President of Connected Vehicle Strategy and Experimentation, and Samantha Thompson, Manager of Fleet Telematics and Customer Success. Tune in.
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There's a lot of hype around 5G. Whether it be phone service or supply chain visibility, 5G wireless networks promise greater bandwidth, faster speeds and improved reliability – all of which could help accelerate the expansion of onboard sensors and connected devices on commercial trucks and trailers. At the same time, the supply chain disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the importance of telematics and freight visibility technology. In the future, 5G could take fleet management to the next level. But how long will the industry have to wait until this technology is ready for fleet operations? To get answers, host Seth Clevenger talks with Chris Wolfe, CEO of PowerFleet, and John Binder, Director, Wireless Operations at Trimble Transportation.
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Higher speeds can ultimately translate to higher insurance claims. Safety is crucial to any fleet operation, and speeding is a key factor that can contribute to costly crashes. So how can fleet managers harness technology to get a better handle on vehicle speed and improve their safety culture? Host Seth Clevenger brings in Mathieu Boivin, president and CEO of E-Smart and Jonathan Hubbard, CEO at SpeedGauge, to discuss how a fleet's speed management practices can impact both driver safety and risk management strategies. Their conversation seeks to help listeners understand the ways speed monitoring and adaptive speed control can figure into their business plans. Listen to find out how speed management can take safety performance to the next level.
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If you're in the transportation industry, you know that COVID-19 has changed the rules of business. New sanitation processes, social distancing measures, and proper hygiene methods now inform everyday processes. At the same time, the pandemic has disrupted supply chains and created market volatility. So, we ask, how are businesses performing under this new work environment? And, what further steps should companies take to protect their employees? Find out, as host Seth Clevenger revisits interviews with a broad range of industry experts and their evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 has placed significant strain on many freight networks. While some businesses ground to a halt, others raced to meet demand spikes. (problem) So how are third-party logistics providers adapting to meet these challenges? And how will this crisis change supply chains in the long run? To get answers, Seth Clevenger chats with two 3PL (third-party logistics) executives who have had first-hand experience contending with this crisis. They help us better understand the freight-market disruption caused by the pandemic, and how the industry might look on the other side. Tune in.
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There is no playbook for navigating the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, open communication and access to a virtual work place can ease the transition to a remote environment and help ensure that essential freight arrives on time. But what about those who can't work from home? What about the front line drivers? How can trucking companies adjust their operations to ensure that essential freight keeps moving while protecting their workers? According to senior risk consultant at Hub International, Lilli Chiu, and president of cross-border LTL carrier Polaris Transportation, Dave Cox, fleets can establish measures to help protect their drivers and other employees from contracting the virus. Join host Seth Clevenger as he discovers safety tips and risk management strategies for both the virtual back-office and on the road.
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COVID-19 has been a wake-up call to many businesses and their ability to mobilize rapidly, set up crisis management mechanisms, and build the supply chain resilience that will see them through to the other side. So, what can the supply chain do when disaster strikes? How can fleets, shippers, and 3PLs better prepare for volatile freight demand? In this episode, we find that knowledge is essential. Knowing the location and status of freight makes all the difference in navigating uncertainty. When facilities experience crisis-related interruptions, having constant visibility and utilizing equipment properly is key. Supply chain visibility experts, Glenn Koepke and Francis Roy, suggest that those who map their supply networks will not operate blind when disruption occurs. Tune in to find out how to acknowledge systematic gaps in your logistics network and mobilize towards the future.
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Two trucks travel together in a tight formation on the highway, linked by connected vehicle technology. When the driver of the lead truck brakes, the following truck automatically follows suit. The two move synchronously along a route, maintaining close proximity and securing improved fuel economy. Test drivers now at the helm of these truck platoons say the experience is a lot like using adaptive cruise control on steroids. In this episode, host Seth Clevenger speaks with Mike Perkins and Derrick Loo, professional test drivers at Peloton, one of the companies at the forefront of developing truck platooning systems. Tune in to learn more about what they do and how it is paving the way for a commercial rollout of this technology.
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Much of the trucking industry continues to rely on older onboard technology for mission-critical functions such as electronic logging of driver hours of service. This reliance on legacy systems can hurt reliability and efficiency, particularly with the sunsetting of 3G networks. So, is it time for fleets and their technology vendors to implement faster replacement cycles for onboard tech? How soon will fleets need to make this transition? To find answers, Seth Clevenger talks to Ray Greer, CEO of Omnitracs, one of the industry's biggest technology suppliers, and Deryk Powell, president at Velociti, a company at the front lines of onboard hardware installation and repair. Tune in to find out how upgrading onboard technology can help fleets make the crucial transition into the era of cloud computing.
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Driver recruiting and turnover have been persistent challenges for trucking companies, but the industry is also struggling to attract a new generation of technicians to maintain and repair the increasingly high-tech trucks that move the nation’s freight. What's next? Will maintenance shops finally find ways to revolutionize recruiting? To answer these questions, Seth Clevenger sits with the two people most-focused on the new technician hunt. Join us in Atlanta as we talk to Technology & Maintenance Council's executive director, Robert Braswell, and new chairman, Stacy Earnhardt and find out who's fixing the trucks of tomorrow.
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Driver safety is paramount for trucking companies, but determining which drivers are most likely to be involved in a crash is no simple task. As it taps into a variety of data sources, predictive analytics software helps to reduce the guesswork. What will this technology reveal? How will it help us mine data and discover behavior patterns in drivers? To get answers, Seth Clevenger turns to the data guys. In this episode, he talks with Hayden Cardiff, CEO of Idelic, and Ashim Bose, chief data scientist at Omnitracs.
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“Crazy.” “Idealistic.” “Fraud.” “This guy’s dream is nothing more than vaporware.” When you are Trevor Milton, and your ideas challenge the status quo in a major industry like trucking, you hear a lot of names and labels. But you also press on because you believe zero-emission trucks are not only possible but beautiful. So... has it been worth it? And when will these vehicles reach the market? Find out as host Seth Clevenger sits with the founder and CEO of Nikola Motor Co., which helped spark the industry’s move toward hydrogen- and electric-powered trucks.
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In this episode, we’re going to take a fresh look at the road ahead for electric-powered commercial vehicles… How soon will electrification truly take hold of trucking, and in what applications? And what are the obstacles that early adopters will need to overcome? Join Seth Clevenger in Las Vegas, from the show floor of CES 2020, as he interviews Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt chief engineer, and Chris Nordh, senior director of advanced vehicle technology and energy products at Ryder System.
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What was trucking doing at CES 2020? This is the question that drives host Seth Clevenger to Las Vegas and the event formerly known for crazy consumer gadgets. There, he meets Rich Mohr, chief technology officer for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions, and Stephan Olsen, general manager of the PACCAR Innovation Center. Listen in as these innovators help him see how high tech the industry has become, and how you can prepare for this new age of trucking.
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Over the last few years, we've seen a great deal of investment in self-driving technology for commercial trucks. But what about trucking automation designed to support the driver rather than replace the driver? In past episodes, TuSimple Chief Product Officer, Chuck Price and Pronto.ai co-founder and COO, Ognen Stojanovski presented RoadSigns listeners with competing visions for automated trucks. Join us for Part II of our investigation of autonomous trucking, and put the machine-to-driver reality in the clearest view.
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Last year we set out to answer a question, what does the move towards autonomy mean for the truck driver? Who’s behind the wheel of tomorrow? This year, host Seth Clevenger allows those important questions to resurface in new contexts. As part of a 2020 preview, and a two-part investigation of autonomous today, this episode revisits conversations with some of 2019's most knowledgeable experts in autonomous trucking. Hear them explain, again, what exactly testing automated trucks and developing platooning technology has taught them about the road ahead -- and get new perspective with host commentary.
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Thanks to the provocative predictions about our connected future, RoadSigns guests presented listeners with a pretty surprising picture of trucking and freight transportation. In this episode, we reflect on those themes and interviews from 2019. Host Seth Clevenger gives fresh commentary on the industry-wide transition to ELD, expansion of tracking and freight visibility technology, and the clarity you need to tackle truck tech's most complicated issues in the new year. Join us.
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What happens when you eliminate the echo effect, and new conversation enters the board room? How can a more diverse leadership team create a competitive advantage in business? Whether you're running a trucking company or building a technology startup, adding diversity to your team will introduce new perspective. And new perspective might just be the key to taking your company to the next level. In this episode, host Seth Clevenger asks two pioneer women, Lily Shen, President of Transfix, and Ellen Voie, President of Women in Trucking, what it will take for trucking companies to remove barriers and become more inclusive.
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How will the Internet of Things shape the future of the trucking industry? Transportation is becoming increasingly connected with more sensors, more data and more insights to help trucking and logistics providers operate more efficiently. So, what’s next? How can fleets prepare for this copious amount of information coming into their back office? In the episode, we head to American Trucking Association’s 2019 Management Conference & Exhibition to ask Henry Popplewell, president of Skybitz, and Scott Sutarik, vice president of commercial vehicle solutions at Geotab, what companies can do to prepare for the age of big data.
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Humans are apt to fear change but when a positive future depends on that certain change, it forces them to adapt. In this episode, we discover that industry adoption of active safety technologies such as air disc brakes, collision mitigation systems and lane departure warnings is on the rise. Fleets that implement these technologies see lower insurance costs, reduced collision rates and significant return on investment. So how quickly will fleets invest in the latest active safety systems and emerging automated steering features? What is the hold up? Join host Seth Clevenger as he travels to the 2019 North American Commercial Vehicle Show to sit down with experts from Wabco and Bendix to find out what it will take to get fleets to utilize the latest advances in vehicle safety.
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Required: freight carriers with access to load visibility data. No others need apply. Suddenly, shippers seem to expect carriers to know, and share, the transit story. And those who cannot rise to the data demand, lose out on the contract. The rise of the stringent shipper, is a new phenomenon. Recent advances in A.I. and machine-learning software fuel this rise. But what does this mean for the shipper-carrier relationship? Is the bar raised too high? Find out, as host Seth Clevenger makes the journey to Trimble’s 2019 Insight User Conference to talk to three industry experts about why the ability of real-time visibility is becoming table stakes in a large segment of the freight market.
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On-board software means lots of trucking data. Machine data, maintenance data, driver data, load data, and all other sorts of road data arrive at the fleet’s back office waiting to be sifted for powerful insight. But that powerful insight requires fleets to have the right back-office software to do that sifting -- and the right (and regulatory compliant) on-board software to do the right kind of data collecting. And, since the latter also means having the right hardware, the right training, and the right plans for migrating data, being powerfully insightful is, for today’s fleet, rightfully challenging. So, Seth Clevenger wonders, how are industry thinkers working through this challenge? He travels to the Trimble 2019 Insight User Conference to ask a pair of executives to help him understand how one company answers this dual charge and attempts to think about a data-management future.
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NACFE's Michael Roeth has all the answers; in fact, he's found a way to get diesel trucks up to 8.3 miles per gallon. With a focus on the future, Roeth directs the Run On Less program that boasts all things efficient — from innovative technologies and operational practices, to driver capabilities and fuel economy. He approaches efficiency from the perspective of both the driver and the technology, in order to calculate the "winning" combination. So, will you be able to calculate your own "win," become more profitable, and reduce emissions? Listen to this interview and find out. https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadshow-episode-three/
Trucking decisions have gone to the machines. The promises sound almost magical: supply your shippers with better freight visibility with one click, better manage your driver profiles and increase retention with this easy software, find the operational silver bullet without having to hire a data scientist. In fact, today, an algorithmic solution exists for almost every trucking and logistic problem. And, for those big data set problems not yet covered, there’s capital available. But, Seth Clevenger wonders, how well are the machines learning at scale? Will these technologies really continue to provide today’s trucking and logistics managers with better decision and support solutions for real-world problems tomorrow? Or, are the profitability promises about to fall flat? To get some answers, our host travels to the 2019 McLeod Software User Conference and sits with tech expert and company CEO, Tom McLeod, who helps to put a human explanation to the work of the machines. Listen in, before RoadSigns automatically recommends a different podcast episode.
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What does it take to be the National Truck Driver Champion of the Year? According to Remy Braun, the number one thing is passion. Braun, who won his driving crown on September 16, is nothing if not passionate. He has the drive of a champion and the gift of gab. In this live-recorded interview, Braun shares the secrets to becoming a winner, including the rigorous qualifications one needs to obtain in order to be nominated and the softer human traits that allow that the driver to appreciate the world through a windshield. Listen in as we get personal with 2019's National Truck Driver Champion. And, soon, you'll be asking: how does the industry find more characters like this one? https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadshow-episode-two/
Until recently, what happened on the road, stayed on the road. Trucking businesses had little opportunity to monitor and measure fundamental parts of their operations, and drivers were on their own to battle claims. The enterprise had no way to see in and suffered as a result.
Now, on-board cameras provide that same enterprise with a view of the road and the cab. Fleets use the devices to help with everything from employee training to risk management. But does such use pay dividends? Will on-board cameras lead fleets to greater efficiency, better safety records, and stronger decision making? Listen in, as host Seth Clevenger asks two leading field experts to help him understand the real value of these devices.
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How does an engineering student start with an interest in automated driving wind up as one of the most interesting people in the trucking industry? Meet Ognen Stojanovski, whose curiosity led him to deploy his own autonomous testing operations and clear the hurdle of traditional regulatory paths. Today, this drive toward innovation sees him as co-founder and COO of Pronto.ai – a company at the forefront of safe driving technology. In this live-recorded interview, Stojanovski walks back the idea of full autonomy and instead presents us with the practical application of automated driver assistance. Why has he chosen trucking as the flash point for these automated driving technologies? Find out, in the full interview. Sponsored by Stoneridge.
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How will the emergence of automated steering capabilities in trucking change on-road safety? The introduction of active steering features in commercial trucks represents the next evolutionary stage for the onboard safety and collision mitigation systems available on the market today. However, how will this affect the driver experience? Will steering features such as lane-keeping assist begin to reduce driver fatigue? To help answer some of these questions, host Seth Clevenger speaks with experts Dan Williams, director of ADAS and autonomy at ZF Group, and Jason Roycht, vice president and regional business leader for commercial vehicles at Bosch North America. Tune in to find out how automation is steering us towards the future.
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Truck platooning has long been discussed in conversations about the industry’s future, but what will it take to make this technology a reality on the nation’s highways? Not only does this emerging technology enable paired trucks to brake and accelerate in unison to save fuel, but could also increase driver productivity. The concept has been pursued by various tech start-ups, truck manufactures, major industry suppliers and government officials. So why is platooning still in the testing phase? Host Seth Clevenger sits down with government reporter, Eleanor Lamb, to find out how public officials will react to this roll-out. He also talks to Cetin Mercili, CEO and Founder of Locomation, a company that is actively implementing platooning practices.
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They say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. So, what if you could plan maintenance and parts replacement on need, rather than standard service intervals? The cost benefits are invaluable. Equipment maintenance has a large part of the bottom line of trucking efficiency. Host Seth Clevenger begs the question, what if you could forecast when a component will fail? To help answer these questions, two technology suppliers who are working to streamline maintenance join us in the episode. With expanded data analytics, applying cost-saving approaches can happen industry wide.
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The perpetual drive to improve fuel efficiency will only continue as fleets look to improve their bottom lines and GHG emission and fuel economy standards tighten. So, host Seth Clevenger wonders, what are fleets and tech vendors doing to find further improvements in fuel economy?
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Sophisticated fleets have already taken advantage of the low hanging fruit - sideskirts, trailer tails, and OEMs have made their tractors more streamlined. So, our host wonders, what's left? How much more is possible? Can trucking businesses still make lemonade by adopting new practices? Or is this field just out of juice?
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Did you ever wonder what might happen if your back-office decision makers had time to strategize and think, rather than be weighed down by menial tasks? Could the digital brain help support your real human brains? And could they do so in cost-effective ways? In this episode of RoadSigns, host Seth Clevenger takes a look at the way an entirely new technology changes trucking’s and freight transportation’s back office. As artificial intelligence and machine learning begin to appear in trucking and logistics software, he wonders, “How is this trend changing transportation management? And… what is the future?”
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Have you thought about technology as a gateway to… more technology? Take the oft-considered Electronic Logging Device (ELD) technology as an example. What was a technology meant to track hours of service may now be a gateway into new forms of fleet management. In fact, several new ELD vendors (at least the successful ones) are expanding their products to deliver new fleet management features beyond core compliance. In this episode of RoadSigns, host Seth Clevenger goes on the hunt for examples of new uses of the tech formerly-known-as-just-hours-of-service-tracking and asks, “Can it really do that too?”
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It’s time to trade in your old tech for new. Oh… and you have less than a year to complete the journey.
Every business manager knows that, when you have institutionalized an operational technology, moving to a new system can feel like an impossible task. And the stakes increase when outside forces put a time constraint on that change. Some of the trucking's most forward-thinking managers provide a good example. Their tech? The driver-logging software known as AOBRDs. These managers have until December 2019 to migrate to new tracking platforms: Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). Unlike those who adopted ELDs as new technology, AOBRD users understand the benefits of this tracking technology but must deal with legacy workflows and other operational requirements. In this episode of RoadSigns, host Seth Clevenger maps the great tech migration from AOBRDS to ELDS and asks, “What will trucking's business leaders need to make the transition in time?”
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Right now, in the ports of Southern California, product planning, purchasing, and regulatory forces are coming together to lay the groundwork for first real electric ecosystem. Grants and incentives make EV technology attractive for both new truck manufacturers and buyers. So, host Dan Ronan wonders, could what’s happening at the ports of Southern California have consequences for the way the rest of the nation experiences an electric future? To find out, he spends time with the head of product planning for a major truck manufacturer and the policy expert with an eye on sustainable trucking. Tune in.
It’s time to trade in your old tech for new. Oh… and you have less than a year to complete the journey.
Every business manager knows that, when you have institutionalized an operational technology, moving to a new system can feel like an impossible task. And the stakes increase when outside forces put a time constraint on that change. Some of the trucking's most forward-thinking managers provide a good example. Their tech? The driver-logging software known as AOBRDs. These managers have until December 2019 to migrate to new tracking platforms: Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). Unlike those who adopted ELDs as new technology, AOBRD users understand the benefits of this tracking technology but must deal with legacy workflows and other operational requirements. In this episode of RoadSigns, host Seth Clevenger maps the great tech migration from AOBRDS to ELDS and asks, “What will trucking's business leaders need to make the transition in time?”
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In terms of raw numbers, the November 2018 election brought the highest level of voter involvement in a non-presidential election in our nation’s history, but, host Dan Ronan wonders, what will it mean for trucking's future? Is this the time where President Trump, who calls himself a dealmaker, is able to sit down with his opponents in Congress and negotiate a grand deal to begin the long process to repair our crumbling infrastructure? Ronan sits with two Capitol Hill correspondents to seek answers.
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“Hello, Johnny? It’s your load bot texting…” Manual processes, like phone calls and back and forth negotiations, are a kind of life blood of the commercial freight. Imagining business without them is… difficult. The relationship between the carrier and the shipper is still very human. And, yet, new technologies are at the doorstep promising to change that traditional system, improve freight efficiency, streamline business processes, and help alleviate some really big pains. But, Transport Topics’ Seth Clevenger wonders, how far can we go in terms of automating freight transactions? Will automated brokerage really be able to help shippers find trucks and fleets find drivers? Is there REALLY a way to eliminate wait times in this brave new world?
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Have you and your colleagues jumped onto the blockchain bandwagon? Business experts suggest that these shared digital ledgers could lead to much greater transparency, efficiency, and trust in the supply chain. Understandably, many trucking and logistics industry leaders are rushing to learn more. And, it seems, blockchain is not a matter of if but when… But, Transport Topics Managing Editor of Features Seth Clevenger wonders, what does this rush mean for an industry, which relies so much on trust among business partners? Will it be able to put its trust in this technology platform and its immutable data? And, most importantly, how and when will all of this happen? To answer the pressing question, Clevenger goes directly to those who know the most on the topic: a co-founder of BITA (The Blockchain in Transportation Alliance) and a trucking technology expert. What they say will help you understand more about the realities of the technology in your industry and see how the supply chain ends up on the blockchain. Listen now.
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Imagining battery-powered trucking seems easier these days. Cool, sleek semis seem to be all over the trucking news and, even, dotting the popular press. But what about real business? Are electric vehicles REALLY poised to break through in commercial transportation? Other alternative fuels have held similar promises: to cut fuel costs, eliminate emissions, and find parity with diesel. So, Transport Topics' Managing Editor of Features, Seth Clevenger wonders, what makes electric different -- and more viable? To get his answer, the journalist heads to a top industry researcher and the head of a business unit at a major engine manufacturer known for engineering DIESEL technologies. What they say about infrastructure, the power grid, engineering and maintenance, investment, and the opportunity timeline may surprise you.
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Have you ever wondered HOW we will deploy automation in the trucking industry? Certainly, truck manufacturers, industry suppliers and technology firms are all placing their bets on what the automated future will look like. The emerging legal and regulatory framework that supports the system will clearly impact that picture further. Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor of Features at Transport Topics, chases the clearest vision in this RoadSigns episode.
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In this episode, we set out to answer a question - what does the move toward autonomy mean for the truck driver? To get that answer, Transport Topics Managing Editor of features, Seth Clevenger, approaches two people at the forefront of developing this technology who are responsible for driving this movement despite representing two very different paradigms: one, the OEM engineer; the other, the Silicon Valley upstart. With his engaging interview style, the journalist provokes each to comment on the topic and answer the core question directly. The result, for you, is a fast-paced, novel look at what's really happening with automation in trucking.
Have you ever wondered HOW we will deploy automation in the trucking industry? Certainly, truck manufacturers, industry suppliers and technology firms are all placing their bets on what the automated future will look like. The emerging legal and regulatory framework that supports the system will clearly impact that picture further. Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor of Features at Transport Topics, chases the clearest vision in this RoadSigns episode.
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