RoadSigns A Transport Topics Podcast
Episodes
RS98: What Are Trucking Professionals Most Thankful For?
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Thanksgiving meet the truck-driver-turned-writer whose book, Overcoming Challenge: The Tar Billy Way, is helping thousands of everyday people le...
Roadshow E10: Randy Obermeyer
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Obermeyer is flipping the script on finding new diesel technicians. The newest Technology and Maintenance Council chair knows that being a truck...
RS97: Inside the List: How TT’s Top Global Freight Companies Are Preparing for an Uncertain Future
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After spending the past two years contending with supply-chain disruptions and severe port congestion, the world’s largest freight transportation pr...
RS96: How Can ADAS Technology Raise the Bar for Safety in Trucking?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest generation of advanced driver-assist systems are introducing new features to further enhance safety in the trucking industry. But these saf...
RS95: What Impact Will the 2022 Midterms Have on the Trucking Industry?
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With midterm elections season in full swing, both parties are promoting infrastructure proposals as they each pursue control of Congress. On one side ...
Roadshow E9: Cox Automotive Larry Fowler
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
RS94: How Can Companies Properly Winterize their Fleets?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 break...
RS93: What are Fleets Doing to Overcome Ongoing Challenges in Driver Recruitment and Retention?
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 recruitmen...
Roadshow E8: Trimble's Dan Popkin, Louis Nastro, and Patricia Boothe
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
RS92: Inside The List: Top 100 Private Carriers
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Private carriers play a pivotal role in freight transportation across many sectors of the economy. Nowhere is that fact clearer than in the food servi...
RS91: How Will the Rise of Smart Trailers Change Fleet Management?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 utili...
RS90: What Will the Future of EV Recharging Infrastructure Look Like?
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
RS89: Roundabout: How is the Worker Shortage Affecting the Trucking Industry this Year?
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 truckin...
RS88: How Can 3PLs Optimize Capacity and Pricing?
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are supply chain woes being exaggerated? Not if you ask transportation industry experts. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, inflation, surging fuel p...
RS87: Inside Transport Topics' Top 100 For-Hire Carriers List
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Top...
RS86: How Can Onboarding Processes Help Retain Drivers?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS85: How are Electric Truck Manufacturers Handling the Future of Equipment Maintenance?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
RS84: How Are Fleets Considering Insurance Coverage?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to the latest American Transportation Research Institute report, 90% of carriers saw their insurance premiums increase between 2018 and 2020...
RS83: How Will the EPA’s Recommended NOx Emissions Rule Affect the Trucking Industry?
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
RS82: Inside Transport Topics' Top 100 Logistics Companies List
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than ever before, shippers have been relying on the services of third-party logistics providers to navigate supply chain disruptions and scarce t...
RoadShow E7: Ashley Savage
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 shor...
RS81: How are Tire Manufacturers Positioning Themselves in the Wave of New Trends and Technology?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably the most important invention in modern times, the tire still has more future ahead of it. From smart tires with radio frequency identificatio...
RoadShow E6: Dan Williams
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Techno...
RS80: How Are Industry Leaders Beginning to Address the Driver and Technician Shortage?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lack of technicians and drivers is forcing industry recruiters to think outside of the box — using new, different trucking tech to attract the ...
RS79: How Are Developers Paving the Way for Autonomous Trucking?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wond...
RS78: How are Fleets and Manufacturers Handling Equipment Maintenance and Trailer Efficiency?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More efficient = less emissions = greener planet, right? Trailer manufacturers and fleets are discovering it's not that simple. To be more efficient m...
RS77: How Are Logistics Providers Managing Supply Chain Disruptions?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Supply-chain issues.” Whether you’re a carrier, shipper, 3PL, manufacturer, retailer or consumer, you’ve felt the ripple effect of ongoing su...
RS76: What Did CES 2022 Tell Us About Autonomous and Electric Trucks?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS75: What’s in Store For the Trucking Industry in 2022?
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new resilience. While continuous issues like the driver shortage, supply chain congestion, COVID-19 variants, and infrastructure funding per...
RS74: Roundabout 2021 Year-In-Review
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roundabout: 2021 Year-In-Review According to McKinsey, the trucking industry is expected to recover from the effects of the pandemic fastest of all ...
RS73: RoadSigns Roundabout - 2021 Transport Topics Trucking's Frontline Heroes
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS72: How is Brake Technology Evolution Changing Fleets' Approach to Maintenance?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS71: How Has Military Service Shaped the Veteran Experience in the Trucking Industry?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fe...
RoadShow E5: Mack Trucks & Isaac Instruments
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A truck is not a truck without feedback. Feedback feeds the trucking engineering loop. With feedback, new-and-improved technology assets come. Who's i...
RS70: How Has Truck Leasing Benefited the Industry This Year?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trucking managers have a lot on their plates. Keeping their business afloat is more difficult than ever. Exploring cost-saving practices has become pa...
RS69: How Will the Trucking Industry Fill its Auto Technician Gap and Attract Potential Workers?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shortages. Drivers, technicians, trucks, microchips. In this episode, we focus on technicians, and lack thereof. Research shows that 41 percent of tec...
RS68: What Does it Take to Become America's Road Team Captain?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 dri...
RS67: How Can We Improve the Quality of Life for Truck Drivers?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 issue...
RS66: What Can Drivers and Fleets Do to Implement a Healthier Lifestyle on the Road?
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS65: How Much of an Impact Does Driver Pay Have in Finding New and Experienced Drivers?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS64: How Can Data Science Make Trucking Smarter and Safer?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
RS63: Roundabout: 2021 Mid-Year Review
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could this be the trucking industry’s roaring ‘20s? Business is booming - thanks, in part, to a huge slew of new, innovative technologies finally ...
RS62: Tire Inflation Technology: TPMS or ATIS?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS61: How Is the E-Commerce Boom Reshaping Logistics?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 stor...
RS60: How are State Governments Handling Regulatory Issues So Far in 2021?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On May 25, 2021, five individuals pled guilty to staging two accidents in New Orleans with tractor-trailers in 2017, while obtaining fraudulent financ...
RS59: How is the Trucking Industry Approaching the Continual Issue of Truck Parking?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RS58: How is University Research Advancing Transportation Technology?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Next-level technologies hold the potential to enhance safety and efficiency in the transportation industry, but it takes a lot of work behind the scen...
RS57: Electric Trucks Are Here, But How Quickly Will They Take Off?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
RS56: What Will It Take to Make Autonomous Trucking a Reality?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 auton...
RS55: What Can The Trucking Industry Do To Include More Diversity?
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? P...
RS54: How Has The Industry's Execution of Vaccine Distribution Fared Thus Far?
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RS53: How is Technology Improving Driver Safety?
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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-ba...
RS52: How Is Consolidation Reshaping Trucking’s Technology Market?
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A long line of mergers and acquisitions have dramatically reshaped the trucking technology sector over the past decade. But what does this consolidati...
RS51: Will Machine Learning Power the Future of Trucking Software?
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From nuclear verdicts to the driver shortage, modern trucking companies face serious challenges. But what if you could prevent accidents and driver tu...
RS50: How Can Fleets Harness Data to Save Fuel and Cut Emissions?
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable trucking is here. A growing number of shippers, focused on reducing carbon emissions in their supply chains, are looking for more efficien...
RS49: Will Technology Convergence Streamline Fleet Management?
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RS48: RoadSigns Roundabout: Year-In-Review Part Two
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, COVID strained business stability, yet trucking persevered. What were the greatest pain points? What were the biggest lessons? In this episod...
RS47: RoadSigns Roundabout: Year-In-Review Part One
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wil...
RS46: How has COVID-19 Altered Logistics Planning for This Thanksgiving?
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving from RoadSigns podcast! How has turkey to table changed this year? What obstacles are suppliers going through to get turkeys to ...
WD6: How Does the Industry Recruit and Nurture Workplace Diversity?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
WD5: What Is The Industry Doing to Train and Prepare Truck Drivers?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cultiv...
WD4: RoadSigns Roundabout: What Have We Learned About Workforce Development?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
WD3: What is the Industry Doing to Include More Women?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the surface, trucking is not known for being female dominant. From equipment and facilities to standard uniforms and cab design, most things "truck...
WD2: What is the Process of Training a Commercial Driver?
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
WD1: What Does it Take To Train a Class 8 Technician?
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New approaches to diesel technician recruitment and retention may help you secure the best possible hires and secure your business investments. So, w...
RS39: Electric Is Coming, But What Are Trucking’s Other Alternatives to Diesel?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What fuels will power the future of trucking? These days, the conversation centers on electric trucks that promise zero emissions and improved efficie...
RS38: How Is Connected-Vehicle Technology Transforming Fleet Management?
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The trucking industry has long been looking ahead to the emergence of electric and autonomous trucks, but another massive trend in commercial vehicle ...
RS37: What Will the Rise of 5G Mean for Trucking?
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RS36: How Can Fleets Get a Better Handle on Speeding?
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Higher speeds can ultimately translate to higher insurance claims. Safety is crucial to any fleet operation, and speeding is a key factor that can con...
RS35: RoadSigns Roundabout: Trucking’s Response to COVID-19
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in the transportation industry, you know that COVID-19 has changed the rules of business. New sanitation processes, social distancing measur...
RS34: How Are Logistics Companies Managing Disruption During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has placed significant strain on many freight networks. While some businesses ground to a halt, others raced to meet demand spikes. (problem)...
RS33: How Are Trucking Companies Weathering the Coronavirus Storm?
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 remot...
RS32: How Is Supply Chain Visibility Easing Logistics Challenges Amid the Covid-19 Crisis?
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
RS31: How are Test Drivers Paving the Way for Truck Platooning?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS30: Is it Time for Fleets to Accelerate Replacement Cycles for Onboard Tech?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the trucking industry continues to rely on older onboard technology for mission-critical functions such as electronic logging of driver hours ...
RS29: Who Will Repair the Trucks of Tomorrow?
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Driver recruiting and turnover have been persistent challenges for trucking companies, but the industry is also struggling to attract a new generation...
RS28: What Can Predictive Analytics Reveal About Driver Safety?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
RoadShow E4: Trevor Milton
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Crazy.” “Idealistic.” “Fraud.” “This guy’s dream is nothing more than vaporware.” When you are Trevor Milton, and your ideas challe...
RS27: What Lies Ahead on the Road to Electric Trucks?
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RS26: What Did CES 2020 Reveal About the Future of Trucking?
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
RS25: RoadSigns Roundabout: Automated Trucking, Part II
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
RS24: RoadSigns Roundabout: Automated Trucking, Part I
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
RS23: RoadSigns Roundabout: Looking Ahead to Trucking’s Future by Looking Back at 2019
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the provocative predictions about our connected future, RoadSigns guests presented listeners with a pretty surprising picture of trucking an...
S6E3: How Can More Diverse Leadership Spark Better Ideas in Transportation?
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you eliminate the echo effect, and new conversation enters the board room? How can a more diverse leadership team create a competiti...
S6E2: How Do Connected Trucks and Trailers Fit Into the Internet of Things?
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How will the Internet of Things shape the future of the trucking industry? Transportation is becoming increasingly connected with more sensors, more d...
S6E1: Will Active Safety Technology Become an Industry Standard?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Happy Thanksgiving from RoadSigns
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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S5E3: How Can Trucking Raise the Bar for Freight Visibility?
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Required: freight carriers with access to load visibility data. No others need apply. Suddenly, shippers seem to expect carriers to know, and share,...
S5E2: How Can Fleets Navigate the Path Ahead for Data Analytics and ELDs?
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
TTRoadshowE3: Mike Roeth
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, Roet...
S5E1: How Will Machine Learning Enhance Transportation Software?
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trucking decisions have gone to the machines. The promises sound almost magical: supply your shippers with better freight visibility with one click, b...
Roadshow E2 Remy Braun
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
S4E3: OnBoard Video: What Really Happened Out on the Road?
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Until recently, what happened on the road, stayed on the road. Trucking businesses had little opportunity to monitor and measure fundamental parts of ...
TTRoadShow E1: Ognen Stojanovski
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? Me...
S4E2: Will Automated Steering Make Trucks Safer and Drivers Happier?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How will the emergence of automated steering capabilities in trucking change on-road safety? The introduction of active steering features in commercia...
S4E1: What Does The Future Hold for Truck Platooning?
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
S3E3: Is Predictive Maintenance The Next Big Leap For Fleet Efficiency?
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 inter...
S3E2: How Much More Juice Can Be Squeezed Out of the Aerodynamics Lemon?
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sophisticated fleets have already taken advantage of the low hanging fruit - sideskirts, trailer tails, and OEMs have made their tractors more streaml...
S3E1: How Can Trucking Take Fuel Economy to the Next Level?
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The perpetual drive to improve fuel efficiency will only continue as fleets look to improve their bottom lines and GHG emission and fuel economy stand...
S2E3: How Does A.I. Change Trucking's Back Office?
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 task...