Episodios

  • RS176: Can Your Fleet Afford to Ignore AI?

    RS176: Can Your Fleet Afford to Ignore AI?
    Oct 2 2025
    In an industry commonly perceived as behind the curve, artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize how transportation companies operate from the maintenance bay to the driver's seat. And, as adoption rates increase, fleet managers must ask themselves: can your company afford to ignore AI technology at the risk of losing ground to your competition? Or when it could mean the difference between razor-thin margins and real profitability? In this episode, Rocco Marrari, Vice President of Sales at Pedigree Technologies, joins host Michael Freeze fresh from the TMC Fall Super Tech competition to discuss how AI is transforming fleet planning from reactive to proactive. Discover how predictive maintenance and AI-driven solutions are not just changing how technicians work, but also improving driver retention, customer satisfaction and your bottom line. Tune in. For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/can-your-fleet-afford-to-ignore-ai/ This episode is sponsored by Chevron Delo® (https://www.chevronlubricants.com/) How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns X/Twitter: ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: roadsignspodcast Join the RoadSigns mailing list: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 m
  • RS175: How Can Mid-Size Carriers Harness the Power of AI?

    RS175: How Can Mid-Size Carriers Harness the Power of AI?
    Sep 4 2025
    Over the past three years, increasingly tight margins have put more pressure on fleet operators to optimize operations and boost efficiency. However, the cost to invest in new technologies and workflow automation has historically been greater than many carriers can manage. Looking forward, how can artificial intelligence bridge the technology gap between enterprise fleets and mid-size carriers? In this episode, host Seth Clevenger is joined by CEO Mark Hill and CPO Danielle Villegas of PCS Software to discuss their ambitious new AI engine, Cortex, designed specifically to level the playing field for mid-sized carriers who've watched enterprise fleets dominate with cutting-edge technology. From recommendations for route planning to automating load creation, tune in to find out how artificial intelligence can transform daily operations and help your fleet find its competitive edge. BONUS! This new special report explains how AI is transforming freight operations by automating routine tasks and reallocating workers to focus on exception management. Download for free now. [https://www.ttnews.com/whitepaper/beyond-automation-how-ai-elevates-creativity-and-strategy] For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-can-mid-size-carriers-harness-the-power-of-ai/ This episode is sponsored by PCS Software [https://pcssoft.com/] Follow the RoadSigns - X/Twitter: ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 m
  • RS174: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top 100 Private Carriers

    RS174: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top 100 Private Carriers
    Aug 28 2025
    In this special episode, Seth Clevenger and TT’s features coordinator, Mike Senatore, offer an inside look at the creation of the 2025 Top 100 Private Carriers list, discussing key takeaways, trends and changes in the industry. How have the most successful private carriers adapted to tariff-driven volatility and global trade uncertainty? What do notable newcomers to the list tell us about the competitive landscape of private carriers? From Walmart's continued reign at the top to major mergers and acquisitions, discover what the latest data reveals about private fleet operations across food service, retail, energy and other sectors. Whether you're benchmarking against competitors or tracking operational trends, this episode delivers the intelligence you need to stay ahead in a fast-paced industry. Tune in! For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/inside-the-rankings-2025s-top-100-private-carriers/ This episode is sponsored by Great Dane. Visit https://greatdane.com/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns - X/Twitter: ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 m
  • RS173: How Will Truck Makers Commercialize Autonomous Driving Tech?

    RS173: How Will Truck Makers Commercialize Autonomous Driving Tech?
    Aug 7 2025
    The future of trucking is closer than you think. From Norwegian quarries to Texas highways, autonomous truck operations are steadily moving from the testing and development phase toward commercial deployment. How have truck manufacturers, tech developers and motor carriers partnered to advance self-driving technology? What roadblocks remain in the path to commercial adoption? In this episode, Nils Jaeger, president of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, breaks down the technology and innovation behind Volvo’s autonomous truck business. Looking ahead, how will autonomous trucks fit into freight operations? Rather than replacing human drivers, Jaeger argues that self-driving trucks will complement the industry’s workforce as freight demand grows. Tune in to make sure you’re ready for trucking’s changing landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 m
  • RS172: How Are AI and Data-Driven Insights Transforming Fleet Management and Operations?

    RS172: How Are AI and Data-Driven Insights Transforming Fleet Management and Operations?
    Jul 24 2025
    Assisted by maturing technologies like artificial intelligence, the transportation industry has quietly become one of the most tech-forward spaces. While generating massive amounts of data every second, AI presents unprecedented opportunities for optimization. How can fleets of all sizes translate data into insights? AI-platforms, like Catalyst AI, are helping fleets evolve past data collection and management to data analysis and decision-making. In this episode, co-host Michael Freeze speaks with Tim Haynes, vice president of digital and customer data at Penske Transportation Solutions, to share how AI is being applied to fleet management, from predictive maintenance to route optimization. Tune in to learn how AI is driving better outcomes in transportation. For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-are-ai-data-driven-insights-transforming-fleet-management-operations/ This episode is sponsored by https://www.gopenske.com/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns - X/Twitter: ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 m
  • RS171: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top 100 For Hire Carriers

    RS171: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top 100 For Hire Carriers
    Jul 10 2025
    About half the largest for-hire carriers in North America experienced revenue declines last year — a stark sign of ongoing weakness in the freight market. In this episode, we go beyond the numbers in TT’s newly released 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list to reveal what’s really happening in trucking today. Which companies grew despite the downturn? Which fell off the list altogether? And, what does the implementation of steeper tariffs mean for the future of supply chains and fleet strategy? Host Seth Clevenger and features coordinator Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's rankings. If you want to understand how market headwinds and shifting trade policy are reshaping the industry, this is the episode for you. Tune in. For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/inside-the-rankings-2025s-top-100-for-hire-carriers This episode is sponsored by https://www.cummins.com/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns: Twitter: @ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: @roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 m
  • RS170: What Are the Smartest Strategies for Buying and Selling Fleet Vehicles?

    RS170: What Are the Smartest Strategies for Buying and Selling Fleet Vehicles?
    Jun 26 2025
    In an industry where timing can mean everything, how do fleet operators make smart decisions about buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions, and economic uncertainty? As new emissions rules take shape and the freight market continues to wobble, choosing when—and how—to replace equipment could make or break your bottom line. What’s the true cost of waiting too long… or jumping in too soon? In this episode, we speak with three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing to uncover actionable strategies for navigating today’s volatile market. From acquiring new trucks to maximizing resale value, this conversation reveals the insights fleet leaders need to stay competitive—and stay ahead. Tune in. BONUS! Learn how smart fleets maximize used truck resale value with strategic timing, targeted marketing, and cost-effective reconditioning—get the full playbook here: https://www.ttnews.com/whitepaper/strategic-playbook-selling-used-commercial-trucks For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/what-are-the-smartest-strategies-for-buying-and-selling-fleet-vehicles/ This episode is sponsored by https://greatdane.com/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns: Twitter: @ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: @roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 m
  • RS169: How Are Tariffs and Technology Changing Cross-Border Freight?

    RS169: How Are Tariffs and Technology Changing Cross-Border Freight?
    Jun 19 2025
    This year’s rising tariffs and shifting trade policies have put cross-border freight in the spotlight. But what happens when politics meet logistics at the U.S. borders? And how can technology keep freight flowing through the uncertainty? In this episode, Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, joins us to explore how AI, data, and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping. As nearshoring surges and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) faces review, understanding these dynamics has never been more important. Whether you’re a broker, carrier, or supply chain strategist, this episode offers insight into what’s next for North American trade—and why getting it right now matters for the years ahead. Tune in. For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-are-tariffs-and-technology-changing-cross-border-freight/ This episode is sponsored by https://www.gopenske.com/ How'd we do? Give us your listening experience feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2YN79GA4zB5BdD7qJoL11xYEqrVrXpZcwhARZgY03D9ntA/viewform?usp=sf_link Follow the RoadSigns: Twitter: @ttroadsigns LinkedIn: RoadSignspodcast Instagram: @roadsignspodcast Join RoadSigns mailing list: roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=extended-cuts-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 m