Best Roadshow And Tell Podcasts (2024)

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RS143: How Will AI Empower Data-Driven Fleet Management? 38:07

1d ago38:07

38:07

The buzz around AI is deafening, but amid the hype, practical strategies for deployment are emerging. AI applications are expected to improve business decisions in many facets of freight transportation by better utilizing the massive amounts of data companies are gathering on their operations. While the rise of AI may offer a pathway to higher leve…

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RS142: How Can Fleet Tire Programs be Both Data-Informed And Cost-Effective? 23:52

20d ago23:52

23:52

Think fast! Do you know the proper PSI levels for commercial truck tires? Few people do. And, yet, advanced tire-monitoring skills are some of the more sought-after in truck maintenance. After all: the biggest fleets monitor more than 9,000 tires at once. Tools that measure and prevent potential failures are essential. But how does one acquire the …

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RS141: How Does Retreading Impact a Fleet Maintenance Operation? 25:41

30d ago25:41

25:41

To retread or not to retread, that is the question. For some maintenance managers, the debate between new tires and retreads is constant. Both offer ways to save on gas and emissions. And, in the current environment of high fuel prices, tire management strategies are integral to fleet operations. So, what's the golden rule? In what instances is a r…

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RS140: Inside the List: Transport Topics' 2024 Top 100 Logistics Companies 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

In 2023, plummeting transportation rates and an oversupply of freight hauling capacity contributed to a challenging business environment for 3PLs. These conditions have persisted into early 2024 as logistics providers wait for the market to rebound. So, when will the market turn? And in the meantime, who is capable of surviving, or even thriving, i…

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

2M ago19:33

19:33

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

2M ago32:03

32:03

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

3M ago32:08

32:08

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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12 MOSQUE MUSEUM - Broken Hill, NSW 19:19

3M ago19:19

19:19

We visit an outback mosque in the boom-and-bust mining town of Broken Hill. Caretaker Bobby Shamroze tells tales from Australia's early cameleering trade and the hardworking Muslim immigrants who were its backbone. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roadshow-and-tell/id1666756225 Follow us on Instagram to see photos of …

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

3M ago28:08

28:08

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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11 Human Disease Museum - SYDNEY, NSW 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

We visit the UNSW Museum of Human Disease which has hundreds of diseased specimens on display. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roadshow-and-tell/id1666756225 Follow us on Instagram to see photos of stuff mentioned in this episode: @roadshowandtellpodcast

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

3M ago33:06

33:06

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

4M ago32:49

32:49

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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09 Heart Transplant Museum - CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 34:59

5M ago34:59

34:59

We discover a museum in a hospital singularly devoted to one historic event from its operating theaters: the world's first human heart-to-heart transplant. The surgeon and his team didn't know if it would work, but were fueled by the determination to achieve what seemed impossible. Listen on to hear how it played out. Subscribe to the podcast: http…

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10 Horn Island Museum & WW2 Tour - Torres Strait Islands, QLD 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

Learn how the Torres Strait Islands played a part of Australia's first line of defence in WW2, and about the culture and customs of the Torres Strait Islands. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roadshow-and-tell/id1666756225 Follow us on Instagram to see photos of stuff mentioned in this episode: @roadshowandtellpodcast…

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

4M ago53:06

53:06

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

5M ago36:17

36:17

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

5M ago41:30

41:30

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

6M ago18:26

18:26

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

6M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

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

6M ago20:12

20:12

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

7M ago25:18

25:18

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

7M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

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

7M ago36:52

36:52

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

8M ago28:44

28:44

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

8M ago20:37

20:37

“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

8M ago34:52

34:52

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

9M ago35:28

35:28

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

9M ago27:48

27:48

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

10M ago44:54

44:54

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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08 Shark Museum - CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 41:58

10M ago41:58

41:58

Are sharks the cunning man-eating villains that we think they are? Or, are they simply carrying out their natural role as the ocean's apex predators? Listen on to fall in love with these "majestic prehistoric creatures", as our guest and shark expert Alessandro De Maddalena describes them, and gain a new perspective on sharks. Subscribe to the podc…

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

10M ago39:21

39:21

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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07 Wine Museum - STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA 39:24

11M ago39:24

39:24

A museum of wine?! All of our dreams have come true as we visit a museum dedicated to wine making and wine drinking. In this episode we explore The Story of Wine, a wine museum at the renowned wine farm Babylonstoren in Stellenbosh, South Africa. Elsa, the Babylonstoren museologist, takes us through the museum and steps up our wine knowledge and te…

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

11M ago18:12

18:12

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

11M ago42:26

42:26

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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06 Museum of Lands, Mapping & Surveying - BRISBANE, QLD 40:03

12M ago40:03

40:03

From pegs in the ground and spider web catchers, to Queensland's master clock and pencil extenders - we uncover the tools and techniques that have shaped our understanding of the landscape around us. In this episode, we chat with Museum of Lands, Mapping & Surveying curator Kaye Nardella, who charts our course through the museum's interesting colle…

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

12M ago39:38

39:38

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

12M ago38:08

38:08

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

1y ago38:41

38:41

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

1y ago26:59

26:59

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

1y ago23:18

23:18

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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05 Bird and Poultry Museum - CABOOLTURE, QLD 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

Chook, chicken, peafowl, hen? What is the deal with birds? The Feather Club’s Association of Queensland Inc’s Bird (Aviculture) and Poultry Museum is a treasure trove of information about anything to do with birds. We talk to the manager, David Simons, about all things feathered - from laying hens to messenger pigeons and show birds. Whether you’re…

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

1y ago31:31

31:31

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

24:58

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

14:17

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

13:46

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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04 Berrima District Museum - BERRIMA, NSW 21:12

1y ago21:12

21:12

In this episode we take a deep dive into the hidden gem that is the Berrima District Museum, nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands region of New South Wales. We are joined by a passionate volunteer named Bud, who takes us on a journey through the museum's unique exhibits. The first stop is the Prisoners of Arcady exhibit, which tells the st…

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

1y ago21:20

21:20

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

11:33

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

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

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

1+ y ago35:22

35:22

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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