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RS139: How are Truck Manufacturers Providing Suitable Safety and Connectivity Options for Commercial Fleets? 19:33

12d ago19:33

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Quick! Can you explain how current truck makers are changing freight operations forever? Those who can, know there’s a certain synergy that is built into today's commercial trucks — prioritizing driver comfort, freight connectivity tools, proactive maintenance alerts, safety platforms, and fuel economy. And, for those who can't... Transport Topics'…

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RoadShow Episode 15: Amanda Shuier and Brian Antonellis 32:03

19d ago32:03

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Every year, at ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council meeting, nearly 5,000 fleet technology and maintenance professionals gather to break ground on trucking innovation. At this year's meeting, our host, Michael Freeze, found himself on the frontline of change. In this special RoadShow episode, Michael first speaks with the newly installed TMC Ch…

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RS138: Can Logistics Help Realize Sustainability for the Trucking Industry? 32:08

26d ago32:08

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The Environmental Protection Agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles are set to take effect beginning in model year 2027. The Biden administration says the proposed standards would cut CO2 emissions by nearly 10 billion tons. To prepare for the impending requirement, the trucking industry is beginning to look towa…

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RS137: How Can Trucking Companies Fight Fuel Card Skimming? 28:08

1M ago28:08

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Imagine a threat lurking at every fuel stop, one that's draining over a billion dollars annually from unsuspecting fleet drivers. This invisible menace? Fuel card skimming—a sophisticated scam where cybercriminals steal more than just fuel charges right from under carrier noses. How do they do it, and more importantly, how can we stop them? This we…

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RS136: What Maintenance and Technology Issues Will Top the Agenda at 2024 TMC Annual? 33:06

2M ago33:06

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The future of the North American trucking industry depends on continued advancements in safety, maintenance, technology, cost and productivity. In less than a week, 5,000 industry professionals will gather to share knowledge, research and insight with the purpose to advance the trucking industry into a more successful, sustainable era. ATA's Techno…

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RS135: How To Be Inclusive In The Trucking Industry 32:49

2M ago32:49

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With workforce shortages lingering, trucking companies are working hard to expand their driver recruitment reach by bolstering diversity and inclusion initiatives. Diverse business' tend to be more successful due to reduced turnover, increased profits, better decision making, and improved innovation. In this episode, we wonder — how can companies r…

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RS134: Can Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Deliver for Trucking? 53:06

3M ago53:06

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The transportation industry is under pressure from government regulators and some shipper customers to reduce carbon emissions. However, factors such as long distances, variable routes, high uptime requirements, strict driving-time limits and maximizing payload capacity make decarbonization particularly difficult for longhaul trucking. Given the ad…

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RS133: What Are Trucking’s Emerging Cybersecurity Threats? 36:17

3M ago36:17

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Cyber Threat Alert: 30% of small businesses view phishing as their biggest digital menace, reports Cybersecurity Magazine. Surprisingly, 83% aren't ready for the financial aftermath of a cyber-attack. How do you prevent your business from falling victim? What are the key defenses against cyber threats? In our latest episode, we're joined by Ben Gar…

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RS132: When Will Autonomous Trucks Take Off? 41:30

4M ago41:30

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As the trucking industry continues its quest to prevent crashes and streamline the movement of freight, autonomous trucks are entering the spotlight. These self-driving vehicles promise to unlock not only enhanced safety but also remarkable efficiency gains for freight transport. Among those who have experienced this emerging technology firsthand i…

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RS131: Roundabout: Year-In-Review 18:26

4M ago18:26

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Did you know that despite significant advancements in reducing emissions, our medium and heavy-duty trucks still contribute a substantial 23% to transportation emissions? Since 1988, we've seen legislation transform the transportation landscape, advocating for alternative fuels for a healthier planet. In 2021, these changes led to a remarkable 98% …

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RS130: How to Be a Sustainable Trucking Business 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

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Did you know? Global greenhouse emissions (GHG) from transportation is close to 25%, and in the U.S. it is 29%. By 2030, current emissions need to be cut by 45% to remain on track for a net zero 2050. How can trucking – an industry so dependent on fossil fuels – move to a greener, fewer emissions future? In this how-to episode, we delve into strate…

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RS129: How Can Connected Truck Technology Improve Fleet Management? 20:12

5M ago20:12

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To run a truck fleet is to know a truck fleet, and when a truck is not operating at peak performance or breaks down on the side of the road, your operations suffer. Truck manufacturers such as Volvo Trucks North America have introduced an array of telematics and remote diagnostics tools designed to make it easier for trucking operations to monitor …

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RS128: How Can Cloud Computing and AI Improve Fleet Management? 25:18

5M ago25:18

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As the boundaries between the physical and digital realms continue to blur, transportation software companies are increasingly embracing cloud-based IT systems and AI to enable data-driven business decisions and reduce driver guesswork. One technology firm pursuing this path is Trimble, a software and telematics provider focused on connecting suppl…

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RS127: How To Start Your Own Trucking Business 1:00:55

5M ago1:00:55

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Did you know that a staggering 70% of all freight in the United States is currently transported by the trucking industry? What's more, experts anticipate a remarkable 27% growth in the sector over the next decade. Whether you're eager to launch your own trucking business or are eyeing expansion opportunities for an existing one, the timing couldn't…

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RS126: Inside the List: Transport Topics’ 2023 Top 50 Global Freight Companies 36:52

6M ago36:52

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After spending the past few years grappling with severe port congestion and supply chain disruptions, international shippers and their freight transportation providers now face limited industrial real estate, lost containers, cyberthreats and fractured port appointment systems. At the same time, U.S. port operators are utilizing advancements in inf…

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RS125: What Innovations Will Drive the Future of Truck Design? 28:44

6M ago28:44

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When the U.S. Department of Energy challenged truck manufactures to create a truck that improves freight efficiency by over 100% — Volvo’s Keith Brandis and Eric Bond said "challenge accepted." Volvo's new Super Truck 2 comes with advanced cab aerodynamics, adjustable ride height, a camera-based mirroring system, low rolling resistance tires and mo…

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RoadShow Episode 14: Tom McLeod 20:37

6M ago20:37

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“We know that the future favors the prepared.” But improved management practices, Mcleod Software CEO Tom Mcleod reminds us, are not the bastion of the big and the lucky - small and midsize companies also have the opportunity to upgrade their efficiency and service levels. The transportation software veteran, responsible for one of the industry’s m…

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RS124: How Can Connectivity Create a More Efficient Supply Chain? 34:52

6M ago34:52

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Adopt new tech, and you’ll run a more efficient operation... right? But what happens when your trucking tech stack becomes unmanageable...? With copious amounts of data sitting in different silos and redundant in-cab hardware — fleets are finding it difficult to keep their tech stack streamlined and efficient. In this episode, we ask, how can we cu…

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RS123: What Does It Take To Become The Best Technician In The Country? 35:28

7M ago35:28

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To be a successful fleet technician, you not only need to diagnose and fix various problems with engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, but also the determination to silence the bangs and clangs and hone in on the mechanical detail of a 60,000 pound machine. At this year's ATA TMCSuperTech, the nation's premier skills competition for…

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RS122: What Does it Take to be America's Greatest Truck Driver? 27:48

7M ago27:48

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Is UPS' Gragg Wilson America's greatest truck driver? The new National Truck Driving Competition's Grand Champion has managed to survive the grueling, four-day gauntlet of skills competitions and tests to achieve the industry's most vaunted prize. In 37 years on the road, he has learned how to do the hard, labor-intensive job of truck driving for o…

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RS121: Inside the List: Transport Topics’ 2023 Top 100 Private Carriers List 44:54

8M ago44:54

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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 val…

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RS120: What Does the Future of The Internal Combustion Engine Look Like In Commercial Trucking? 39:21

8M ago39:21

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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 thoug…

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RS119: Roundabout: How Has the Trucking Industry Become So “Preventive” and “Predictive” in 2023? 18:12

9M ago18:12

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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 an…

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RS118: How Can Third-Party Services Assist Growing Trucking Companies? 42:26

9M ago42:26

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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 pe…

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RS117: Inside the List: Transport Topics’ 2023 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers 39:38

10M ago39:38

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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 strat…

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RS116: How Can In-Cab Technology and Coaching Help Drivers Reach Their Full Potential? 38:08

10M ago38:08

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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. Iden…

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RS115: How Can Predictive Analytics Help Fleets Improve Driver Safety? 38:41

11M ago38:41

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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 gue…

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RS114: How Can Trucking Navigate the Road to Net Zero Emissions? 26:59

11M ago26:59

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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 …

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RS113: Can Outsourcing Business Functions Make Fleets More Efficient? 23:18

12M ago23:18

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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 …

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RS112: Inside the List: Transport Topics’ 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies 31:31

12M ago31:31

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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 technological…

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RS111: Can Connected Truck Data Produce Smarter Maintenance Plans? 24:58

1y ago24:58

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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.…

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RS110: What Is The Proper Approach to EV Truck Repair And Maintenance? 14:17

1y ago14:17

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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 ma…

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RoadShow Episode 13: Brian Antonellis 13:46

1y ago13:46

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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 maxim…

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RS109: How Is Predictive Analytics Streamlining Truck Maintenance? 21:20

1y ago21:20

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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, …

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Roadshow Episode 12: Todd Cotier 11:33

1y ago11:33

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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 …

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RS108: How Can Carriers Squeeze More Fuel Efficiency Out of Today’s Trucks? 31:31

1y ago31:31

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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 o…

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RS107: What's Under the EV Hood? 35:22

1y ago35:22

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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 emissio…

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RS106: Can Better Visibility Alleviate the Truck Parking Problem? 27:34

1y ago27:34

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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 wi…

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RS105: How Can the Trucking Industry Better Utilize Diagnostic Technology? 17:13

1y ago17:13

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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 a…

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RS104: Where Do Autonomous Trucks Fit Into Trucking’s Future? Part 3 28:01

1y ago28:01

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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 …

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RS103: Where Do Autonomous Trucks Fit Into Trucking’s Future? Part 2 35:20

1y ago35:20

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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…

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RS102: Where Do Autonomous Trucks Fit Into Trucking’s Future? Part 1 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

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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 wond…

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RS101: 2023 Year-In-Preview 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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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 t…

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RS100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of RoadSigns; Where Is Trucking Headed? 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

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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 tack…

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RoadShow Episode 11: Rahmel Wattley 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

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"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 …

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RS99: Why Should the Trucking Industry Care About Cybersecurity? 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

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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…

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RS98: What Are Trucking Professionals Most Thankful For? 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

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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 Ha…

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Roadshow E10: Randy Obermeyer 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

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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-facet…

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RS97: Inside the List: How TT’s Top Global Freight Companies Are Preparing for an Uncertain Future 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

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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 …

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RS96: How Can ADAS Technology Raise the Bar for Safety in Trucking? 27:40

1+ y ago27:40

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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 capabiliti…

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