RoadSigns A Transport Topics Podcast
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. Do you have a question for our hosts to answer? Tell us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/RoadSigns 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
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RS54: How Has The Industry's Execution of Vaccine Distribution Fared Thus Far?
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. For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-has-the-industrys-execution-of-vaccine-distribution-fared-thus-far/ 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/ Can't get enough audio? Try our micropodcast, in just one minute you can hear the biggest trucking headlines of the day with Transport Topics daily briefing: https://www.ttnews.com/listen?utm_source=roadsigns&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daily-briefing-2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RS130: How to Be a Sustainable Trucking Business
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 strategic fleet sustainability with industry expert and EROAD's Chief Sustainability Officer, Craig Marris. Carve out a practical, effective roadmap to a greener, more efficient fleet in this 60-minute session, tune in. For more information: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-to-be-a-sustainable-trucking-business/ This episode is sponsored by EROAD: https://www.eroad.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
RS154: How Can Fleets Control Tire Costs in a Tough Freight Market?
In an industry where profitability is essential for survival, tire management plays a pivotal role in controlling costs for trucking businesses. In this episode of RoadSigns, experts from Sailun Tires dive into strategies for managing tire expenses amid a challenging freight market. How much do these essential components really affect your bottom line? What will it take for your tire management programs to enhance long-term value? From retreading and fuel efficiency to total cost analysis, optimizing tire performance has never been more crucial or more attainable. Don't miss out—tune in! For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-can-fleets-control-tire-costs-in-a-tough-freight-market/ This episode is brought to you by Sailun Tires: https://gosailun.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
RS160: How Is AI Impacting the Evolution of TMS Technologies?
Motor carriers and freight brokers have long relied on transportation management systems to efficiently handle functions such as dispatching, load matching and driver management, but the latest advances in technology are unlocking new possibilities for this software. The rise of cloud-based platforms, business process automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence are converging to shape the next generation of TMS technology. But what does this mean for the future of trucking? In this episode, Seth explores the intersection of technology and transportation in a conversation with Nick Darman, CEO of Alvys, about the evolution of TMS and workflow automation. He also catches up with David Bell, CEO of CloneOps.ai, who shares insights from the Manifest 2025 supply chain innovation conference, which featured emerging technologies that could shape the next era of logistics. From cloud platforms to data analytics, the tools transforming supply chains today could redefine tomorrow’s industry. How will these innovations impact fleets, freight brokers and shippers? Stay ahead of the curve—tune in now! Looking for deeper insights on AI in logistics? Explore this exclusive report that takes the conversation to new heights in the world of AI-driven trucking: https://www.ttnews.com/whitepaper/ai-logistics-why-incremental-change-beat-revolution For more information visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/how-is-ai-impacting-the-evolution-of-tms-technologies/ This episode is sponsored by https://www.cloneops.ai/ 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