Podcasts about drivers

It's time to kick off the NASCAR Chase, and who better to get us ready than our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi. They sit down with each of the 16 Chase contenders ahead of this weekend's Southern 500 and get the low down on each drivers' feelings towards the new (old) format and what differing strategies they'll follow over the next ten weeks. Listeners are in store to learn a lot, from how many points each driver is aiming to average to what tracks are considered the biggest wildcards. They'll also get some off track information, such as what Austin Cindric thinks of Jordan's pen, Ryan Blaney's baby buggy report and which restaurant Daniel Suarez thinks has surprisingly good tres leches cake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Callers rant about plenty of things including bad drivers, BMitch calling out fans, and some hosts saying women don't know football.

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

In this episode, we kick things off in Washington, where the public comment period has just closed on a major Environmental Protection Agency proposal that could fundamentally reshape how diesel engine systems operate. Listen in to learn how the EPA's controversial plan to replace engine deratement with warning signals has drawn nearly two hundred submissions spanning industry praise and sharp environmental criticism, while the proposal also includes nonconformance penalties allowing manufacturers to pay fines and continue selling current products. Next, we explore the results of a sweeping series of state enforcement blitzes where inspectors uncovered thousands of safety violations and placed ninety-nine drivers out of service across six states. Texas authorities led with a brutal operation in the Permian Basin that posted a staggering forty-seven point six percent vehicle out-of-service rate, averaging five point five violations per inspection and signaling dramatically heightened enforcement exposure for carriers operating through major freight corridors. Finally, we examine the ocean freight market as trans-Pacific container rates climb to fresh highs on resilient peak-season demand and severe port congestion caused by typhoons hammering Chinese and regional Asian facilities since mid-July. Asia-to-U.S. West Coast spot rates increased to seven thousand six hundred twenty-one dollars per forty-foot unit, while a succession of disruptions at Shanghai and Ningbo has forced carriers to omit port calls and adjust vessel rotations, creating significant capacity constraints supporting freight rates across multiple trade lanes. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan sits down with researcher and collaboration architect Nikki Schultek to explore an often-overlooked contributor to chronic disease: persistent infections and their impact on inflammation, immunity, and the brain. Drawing from her own experience with severe chronic illness, Lyme disease, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and autoimmunity, Nikki shares how her personal health journey led her into research and a mission to connect scientific disciplines that too often operate in isolation. Together, they explore the emerging concept of the pathobiome, the potential infectious drivers of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, the challenges of diagnosing persistent infections, and why understanding the body as an interconnected ecosystem could transform the future of chronic illness research and treatment.

Peter and Michael discuss "Surrounded by Idiots," a book that dares to ask: Can the mystery of human relationships be unraveled by a workplace personality assessment?Where to find us: Our PatreonOur merch!Peter's newsletterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Pioneers, Drivers, Integrators, and GuardiansCreator of Lie Detector Test Dies; Lecturer and Author Produced Comic StripOne of Sweden's biggest scientific bluffs Pseudoscience and the Claim of Practical Utility: The Case of Thomas Erikson's Surrounded by IdiotsThomas Erikson accepts being called a pop psychology writerFour personality types may be neither robust nor exhaustiveSpuriouser and spuriouser: The use of ipsative personality testsReconsidering the use of personality tests in personnel selection contextsUsing Personality Tests in Pre-Employment ScreeningEmployment Tests and Selection Procedures The Cult of Personality TestingA history of the early days of personality testing in American industry: an obsession with adjustment  Psychological Testing in Personnel Selection, Part II: The Refinement of Methods and Standards in Employee SelectionPsychological Testing in Personnel Selection, Part III: The Resurgence of Personality TestingACLU Files Discrimination Complaint Against CVS Target Corporation to Pay $2.8 Million to Resolve EEOC Discrimination FindingPersonality Tests Are the Astrology of the OfficeThe $2 Billion Question of Who You Are at WorkThanks to Mindseye for our theme song!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod

(September 01, 2026) California lawmakers pass restrictions on hiring former immigration agents and ban electric shock gloves. Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers? ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Mike talks Anthropic being sued for allegedly pirating music to train their AI models. CDC director challenges Pennsylvania’s report of two Measles deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rideshare Rodeo Thursday Live  September 1st, 2026 TOPICS: Uber will let parents watch Teens through DRIVERS selfie cameras Waymo, Zoox Vehicles Still Causing Injuries to Test Drivers Uber Eats Agrees to Pay Nearly $4.4M to Resolve Wage Violations in Seattle Uber Eats driver sexually assaults Forest Park woman DoorDash customer shocked to see 'completely naked' delivery driver handling his meal  iPhone Users, the GIGU app is now available, sign up below:  https://www.gigu.app/us/ios 

Episode #1438: Guest host Ben Hadley joins as Dealers rethink fraud incentives by paying employees to stop suspicious deals, JD Power finds drivers prefer technology that quietly works, and OpenAI's young ad business races to a $1 billion annualized ru...

Carrot or stick? What really motivates people? It turns out motivation isn't something we can force, either in ourselves or others. In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore Daniel Pink's Drive and the conditions that help motivation emerge naturally. Tune in to discover what fuels engagement, growth, and high performance. Why Forcing Yourself to Work... Never Works: YouTube Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

Which sibling is the 'Most Spoiled?' DOGS make for 'healthier' kids! And It is SO Hard to Log Off! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on this episode of The Daily BuZz!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does high performance really look like in a world of constant change, rising burnout, and increasing pressure to do more?For years, the dominant formula has been simple: work harder, move faster, and put in more hours. Bestselling author and leadership expert Ty Bennett believes that formula is outdated.In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Ty joins Charles Good to unpack the research behind his new book, Redefining High Performance: Research Backed Insights to Lead Better, Sell More, and Perform Higher.Ty commissioned a national research study to uncover what truly drives high performance and what gets in the way. Two findings stood out: preparation emerged as the number one driver of high performance, while fear of failure emerged as the number one barrier.Ty explains why high performance today depends on preparation, curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to keep learning as the world changes around you.Website: tybennett.comLatest book: Redefining High Performancehttps://tybennett.com/product/redefining-high-performance/Key Takeaways• High performance is built through preparation, curiosity, and adaptability.• Fear of failure is the number one barrier to high performance.• Preparation should include relational preparation, scenario preparation, and team rehearsal.• Reframing failure as a learning opportunity accelerates growth.• The old definition of high performance as simply working harder is obsolete.• Relevance in leadership is a daily practice of learning and adapting.• Successful executives should maintain a “to learn” list alongside their to do list.• Curiosity is a leadership superpower that improves learning and decision-making.• Preparation creates the freedom to adapt and pivot in real time.• Continuous learning and asking better questions are essential to long-term relevance.Memorable Insights“Preparation costs you less than you think.”“High performance is about working deeper, not harder.”“The skill of learning is more important than what you learn.”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Redefining High Performance01:50 The Research Behind High Performance04:20 The Surprising Barrier: Fear of Failure06:19 Preparation as the Key Driver of Success11:39 Redefining High Performance for Today's Leaders14:15 Avoiding Irrelevance as a Successful Executive16:28 The Power of Curiosity and Continuous Learning20:10 Final Takeaways: Building Performance Before the Moment20:38 Closing Remarks and ResourcesSubscribe to The Good Leadership Podcast: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/charlesagood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack Channel (Outlearn to Outperform): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charlesgood.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter (The Outlearn Advantage): [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Institute for Management Studies

What if social media worked better when we stopped treating people like prospects and started treating them like people?That's where my friendship with Michelle Berman-Mikel began.Michelle initially reached out to me from a business perspective. But the message didn't feel cold. It didn't feel transactional. It felt personal.One message became a conversation.The conversation became a friendship.And that friendship eventually became this episode.Michelle is a keynote speaker, author of The Black Line, founder of Berman Media PD, creator of Beyond The Method and Drivers & Levers, and host of Coffee & Questions.We talk about how to turn social media from a vanity platform into a relationship tool, why connection has to come before conversion, and why chasing followers and views may be distracting us from the people sitting right in front of us.But we also go much deeper.Michelle spent 20 years as a competitive swimmer, including four years at Rutgers. She shares what staring at the black line at the bottom of a pool taught her about discipline, consistency, affirmation and doing the work when nobody is clapping.We talk about the relationship between talent and discipline.We talk about healing.We talk about quiet.We talk about taking away the phones, headphones and noise long enough to actually hear yourself again.And Michelle shares deeply personal parts of her story, including loss, motherhood, faith and what ultimately helped her stop trying to fit into somebody else's definition of who she was supposed to be.This episode is about social media.But it's really about people.It's about knowing who you are.Doing the quiet work.Building real relationships.And having enough discipline to keep moving toward what matters even when the applause hasn't started yet.We all have moments of impact.What are you going to do with yours?

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on a new proposal that could improve conditions for some Amazon and other delivery drivers.

Every year, more than 10 million motorists drive through Dublin's Phoenix Park. Almost all are breaking the speed limit.All of the park's attractions, including Dublin Zoo, the People's Gardens, the Ashtown Castle Visitor Centre, Farmleigh House and almost 2,300 parking spaces, are accessed from Chesterfield Avenue, the main road that bisects the park. Yet there is no dedicated way for pedestrians to cross this 4km-long road.And even if there were, crossing might still be perilous, as more than 95 per cent of motorists exceed the speed limit. And despite the addition of cycle lanes on some of the park's roads, poor design and maintenance render many unfit for purpose.It's a problem that has been recognised for years, so why haven't speeding motorists been stopped? And how Dublin's biggest park become a commuter rat run?Olivia Kelly, Irish Times Dublin editor and daily park user, explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to roll the dice at Daytona International Speedway, where anything can happen — and your Fantasy NASCAR lineup can go from perfect to destroyed in a matter of seconds. On this week's Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks, Rowdy breaks down the drivers he likes for Daytona, the best strategic plays, and which big-name Cup Series stars might be worth saving for a more predictable race. With pack racing, drafting partners, massive momentum swings, and the ever-present threat of “The Big One,” Daytona is one of the toughest races of the season to predict. That means strategy matters more than ever. Rowdy looks at the drivers who consistently perform well on superspeedways, potential sleeper picks who could deliver huge value, and the competitors you should consider avoiding this weekend. This Week on Rowdy Dragon: Fantasy NASCAR picks for Daytona International Speedway Best drivers to start this weekend Sleeper picks with major upside Drivers worth saving for another race Daytona superspeedway strategy Pack racing and drafting considerations Potential surprise contenders Who could survive the chaos and score big fantasy points? Before locking in your Fantasy NASCAR lineup for Daytona, get Rowdy Dragon's picks, predictions and strategy for one of the wildest races on the NASCAR schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when two wheelchair users fall in love, get married, build careers, travel the world and navigate life together? Apparently, people have questions. After sharing more of their life as a disabled couple online and seeing an overwhelming response, Alycia Anderson brings her husband, Marty Anderson, back to Pushing Forward with Alycia for a lighter, candid and often hilarious Q&A about their nearly 15 years of marriage. Who is more stubborn? Who notices an accessibility problem first? Who takes longer to get ready? Who carries more disability-related gear? And when the world is not designed for two wheelchair users, how do they figure it out? As Alycia and Marty quickly discover, the answers lead to much bigger conversations about disabled relationships, wheelchair accessibility, accessible travel, independence, interdependence, ableism and belonging. Two Disabled People. One Very Normal Marriage. One of the biggest misconceptions Alycia and Marty encounter is the assumption that when disability exists in a relationship, one person must automatically become the caregiver. Their reality is much different. They help each other. Sometimes that means Marty holding Alycia's wheelchair during a transfer or Alycia grabbing onto Marty's chair for a tow. Sometimes it means reviewing an email, figuring out a business decision or helping each other navigate a difficult moment. And sometimes it simply means knowing somebody is standing beside you. As Alycia puts it, having Marty on her team makes her feel braver in the actions she takes in her life. Their partnership illustrates something much bigger: support in a relationship does not always move in one direction. When Accessibility Assumes Disabled People Are Alone Some of the funniest stories in the episode expose something decidedly less funny: much of the world is still designed around the assumption that a wheelchair user will be accompanied by a nondisabled caregiver. Movie theaters may provide one wheelchair space and one companion chair. Venues may offer accessible seating without considering that two wheelchair users might actually want to sit beside each other. Transportation systems may have accessibility policies but still create frustrating or alienating customer experiences. Hotels may technically meet accessibility standards while still making everyday tasks difficult. Alycia and Marty have spent years navigating those gaps together. Their solution is often the same: Figure it out. For Alycia, that mindset is deeply connected to disability itself. When the world is not designed for you, creativity and adaptation become part of everyday life. The Airport Shuttle Stress Is Real Accessible travel gets its own unofficial therapy session in this episode. Alycia and Marty talk about one of their biggest travel stressors: getting from the airport to the rental car facility. Wheelchair-accessible shuttle experiences can be unpredictable. Ramps may not work. Drivers may approach wheelchair passengers differently. Other travelers may board while wheelchair users are still waiting. Policies can sometimes override a simple conversation about what actually works best for the individual passenger. The frustration is not always about the equipment. It is about the experience. Marty describes accessibility as something that should create a feeling of being invited rather than treated like an exception. That distinction between technical access and true belonging sits at the center of much of Alycia's work. Accessible Parking Is More Complicated Than It Looks Alycia and Marty also tackle one of disability culture's perennial hot topics: accessible parking. They are quick to point out that disability does not have one appearance. Someone using an accessible parking space may have a completely legitimate non-apparent disability. But they also raise an important distinction around van-accessible spaces and access aisles. Those striped areas next to certain spaces are not extra parking. They provide the room someone may need to deploy a wheelchair ramp, transfer from a vehicle, use a walker or maneuver mobility equipment. It is another example of how accessibility education can make systems work better for everyone. What Do Nondisabled Couples Take for Granted? Their answer? Sometimes, spontaneity. Traveling without researching accessibility. Accepting an invitation to someone's house without wondering whether you can enter. Booking a rideshare without thinking about whether a wheelchair will fit or whether the driver will refuse the trip. Checking into a hotel without wondering whether the mirror can actually be seen from a wheelchair. These may seem like tiny details individually. Collectively, they shape whether people can participate fully and independently in everyday life. Disabled Relationship Myth Busting Perhaps the biggest misconception Alycia and Marty challenge is the belief that two disabled people somehow live a fundamentally different kind of relationship. Their marriage has accessibility logistics and mobility adaptations, yes. It also has careers. Finances. Intimacy. Arguments. Love. Partnership. Medical challenges. Travel. Laughter. And almost fifteen years of figuring life out together. Disability is part of their relationship. It is not the entirety of it. Marriage Is Still Marriage Near the end of the episode, Marty asks Alycia what nearly fifteen years together has taught her that has nothing to do with disability. Her answer becomes one of the episode's most beautiful moments. Marriage, she says, is one of the hardest things she has ever committed to, but also one of the very best. Creating a life with another person remains one of the accomplishments she treasures most. And after several heavy weeks for the Anderson household, their final Pushing Forward Moments are wonderfully simple. Marty's: Take life a little lighter. Have some fun. Everything does not have to be serious. Alycia's: All you need is love. Sometimes pushing forward means solving the accessibility problem. Sometimes it means advocating for change. And sometimes it means laughing with the person sitting beside you while you figure everything else out. IN THIS EPISODE Alycia and Marty discuss: What life is actually like for two married wheelchair users Who is more stubborn about asking for help Why asking for help can be difficult when independence has been ingrained in you Who notices accessibility barriers first Wheelchair travel and airport shuttle frustrations Accessibility versus genuine hospitality and belonging Why Alycia carries more disability-related supplies while traveling When they speak up about inaccessible environments How two disabled partners physically and emotionally support each other The assumption that every disabled person has a nondisabled caregiver Why theaters and entertainment venues often fail wheelchair-using couples Disability, marriage and intimacy Accessible parking and non-apparent disabilities Why van-accessible spaces serve a specific purpose Rideshare and transportation discrimination Why accessible hotel rooms should not have thick carpet How disability creates everyday problem-solving skills Automatic doors and universal access Spontaneity and the hidden planning involved in disability What nearly fifteen years of marriage has taught them Finding more fun, light and love in everyday life KEY THEMES

Meg and Spanners get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest headlines buzzing around the F1 media sphere as we head into the last half of the season. They break down the Drivers' Championship standings, preview the Spanish Grand Prix, and much more.(00:00) Intro(1:54) Who actually has a chance in the Drivers' Championship?(24:34) The end of F1's “silly season”(32:37) Spanish Grand Prix preview(28:42) Carlos Sainz and Team Williams shell shock(48:17) F1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit(52:53) Where will the season actually end?(59:08) Max Verstappen's recent errors and Team Red BullHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with OOIDA's Lewie Pugh to unpack several key issues affecting truckers today, including the Freedom Haulers initiative that helps military veterans transition into civilian trucking by waiving certain CDL tests, and why carriers still need to provide extra training and support so veterans don't get caught in industry churn. They dig into Delilah's Law and related DOT rule changes on English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs, stressing the need for drivers to contact lawmakers to get these protections codified. Lewie updates listeners on broker transparency efforts, widespread fraud, and why building direct shipper relationships matters more than ever. They also cover the national truck parking shortage, new funding and expansion projects (like on I‑70 and in Illinois), and how future highway bills could add more free parking capacity. Finally, they discuss the sting of surging fuel prices, the importance of solid fuel surcharge structures and discounts (including OOIDA's fuel card), and the broader mission of OOIDA to advocate for drivers, lower turnover, and keep small trucking businesses alive. Key topics in today's conversation include: Value Of a Good Shop and Long-Term Maintenance Relationships (3:17) Freedom Haulers Event at the White House and Veteran CDL Waivers (7:54) Extra Training Needed When Veterans Transition To Civilian Trucking (11:12) Delilah's Law, English Proficiency, and Non-Domiciled CDL Crackdown (15:24) Detention Time, Shippers, Receivers, and Loading Inefficiencies (18:27) Broker Transparency, Fraud, Motus Issues, and Safety Concerns (23:11) Illinois Rest Area Projects and Upcoming Federal Parking Funds (27:54) Mental and Physical Toll of Trucking and Daily Frustrations (33:18) Oakley's Fuel Surcharge Structure and Fuel Discount Strategy (38:03) OOIDA Fuel Card, Multiple Discount Cards, and Controlling Costs (39:44) Truck Driver Appreciation Week and Long Beach IANA Event (43:45) How To Join OOIDA, Membership Code, and Key Member Benefits (44:59) Closing Thoughts and Final Thanks to Drivers (48:15) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of layoff days, exploring the pros and cons of taking time off work from UPS. They share personal experiences, the impact of family connections, and the mental health benefits of taking a break. The conversation also touches on the implications of frequent layoff days on financial stability and retirement plans, emphasizing the importance of balancing work and personal life. In this episode, the hosts discuss the nuances of handling physical injuries at work, emphasizing the importance of recovery days and personal judgment in reporting injuries. They also reflect on the emotional toll of losing a beloved pet, sharing personal stories and insights about grief and the bond between humans and animals. The conversation highlights the significance of making choices that prioritize well-being, both physically and emotionally. www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8  takeaways Thank you to our Patreon subscribers. The importance of family connections during time off. Taking layoff days can be beneficial for mental health. Different terms for layoff days exist in the industry. Drivers often face pressure regarding pension contributions when taking days off. Personal experiences shape perspectives on taking layoff days. Automated dispatch systems are changing the industry. Frequent layoff days can impact financial stability. It's essential to balance work and personal life. Communication with family is crucial when deciding to take a day off. Recovery days are crucial for physical health. Personal judgment is key when dealing with injuries. Taking time off work can have many benefits. The emotional bond with pets is profound. Making choices for personal well-being is important. In-home pet euthanasia can provide comfort. Grief is a complex and personal experience. Love for pets can lead to deep emotional pain. It's okay to seek help when dealing with loss. Cherishing memories of pets can aid in healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutout 01:30 Personal Updates and Family Connections 08:40 Introduction to Layoff Days Discussion 09:50 Understanding Layoff Days and Perspectives 18:09 The Impact of Layoff Days on Work-Life Balance 24:13 Consequences of Frequent Layoff Days 28:02 Conclusion and Reflections on Layoff Days 28:50 Navigating Physical Injuries at Work 32:30 The Importance of Recovery Days 39:02 Personal Reflections on Loss 52:15 Tribute to Ranger: A Beloved Pet Shoutout to our Top Rate Legends Tony, Starla & S_nner THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  

I've got a few more details to share on that Longhorn chassis that Bobby Pierce drove this weekend. Also, Rico Abreu's title defense looks to be in serious jeopardy as the High Limit west coast swing continues, and there's another driver at risk with that series. We'll also talk a driver and team off tour, Carson Macedo's engine round robin, and more.

We would love to hear your feedback!We trade real-world stories that show how gig work can feel great one day and quietly punish you the next. We also break down the latest Uber, Lyft, Amazon Flex, and delivery news that could change what jobs we accept and how we get paid. • getting back into a school-year schedule while still chasing flexible gig work • watching Lyft bonuses return and why we need to check quests more often • receiving an unexpected Grubhub FTC check and what it relates to • learning the hard way to inspect BabyQuip returns before the next delivery • reacting to Uber exploring rides for kids ages 10 to 12 and why we would opt out • talking through Australia's minimum engaged-hour standards and added protections • calling out Uber's instant pay fee increase and who it hurts most • reviewing Amazon Flex large vehicle blocks and a flashlight update for night deliveries • tracking old Amazon Flex tip settlements and a quick detour into rewards promos • unpacking Uber Eats drone plans, robotaxi growth, and what Waymo market share means Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcastOctopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver!https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9 Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBDTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast?Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...

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A dozen 'IndyCar' drivers are set to take the track at the 'Freedom 250 Grand Prix' this weekend, racing around the streets of Washington, D.C. The 1.7-mile track will have drivers speeding passed the U.S. Capitol and around the National Mall for 147 laps in what is expected to be a spectacular event in racing. The fun begins Saturday morning when IndyCar holds its first practice session with the main race starting Sunday afternoon live on FOX. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Marcus Ericsson, Swedish racing driver, who competes in the IndyCar Series for Andretti, and will be racing in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, who says every driver in the race is excited to speed through the U.S. capital. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Who Wins at New Hampshire? It's time to tackle The Magic Mile! Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR picks for New Hampshire Motor Speedway, breaking down the drivers you should start, the sleepers worth watching, and the big names you may want to save for another weekend. With Joey Logano coming off his second win of the season at Richmond and Denny Hamlin continuing to dominate, New Hampshire presents another tricky short-flat-track challenge where track position, strategy, and picking the right driver can make or break your Fantasy NASCAR lineup. Rowdy breaks down the best options heading into the weekend, including top-tier favorites, mid-pack value plays, sleepers, and drivers to avoid before the green flag drops. This Week on Rowdy Dragon: Best Fantasy NASCAR picks for New Hampshire Top drivers to start at the Magic Mile Mid-tier value picks Fantasy NASCAR sleepers Drivers you may want to avoid New Hampshire Motor Speedway strategy NASCAR Cup Series trends entering the weekend Rowdy Dragon's pick to win Get your lineup locked in before race day with Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks! NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap   Fantasy NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR picks, NASCAR fantasy picks, New Hampshire Fantasy NASCAR, New Hampshire NASCAR picks, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR New Hampshire, Magic Mile, NASCAR fantasy 2026, Fantasy NASCAR 2026, Rowdy Dragon, Rowdy Dragon Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR picks, NASCAR predictions, NASCAR sleepers, NASCAR drivers to start, NASCAR drivers to avoid, NASCAR lineup picks, NASCAR fantasy lineup, NASCAR Cup Series, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Richmond Raceway, NASCAR short track, New Hampshire race preview, NASCAR race predictions, fantasy racing, NASCAR podcast, The Final Lap, The Final Lap Weekly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A dozen 'IndyCar' drivers are set to take the track at the 'Freedom 250 Grand Prix' this weekend, racing around the streets of Washington, D.C. The 1.7-mile track will have drivers speeding passed the U.S. Capitol and around the National Mall for 147 laps in what is expected to be a spectacular event in racing. The fun begins Saturday morning when IndyCar holds its first practice session with the main race starting Sunday afternoon live on FOX. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Marcus Ericsson, Swedish racing driver, who competes in the IndyCar Series for Andretti, and will be racing in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, who says every driver in the race is excited to speed through the U.S. capital. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the huge success of the LEGO Drivers' Parade at Miami in 2025, the driveable LEGO cars returned at Silverstone for this year's British Grand Prix. And this time, all 22 drivers had their own car to race in – creating even more chaos than the first time! Who designed and built the cars? Where does the construction happen? What contribution do the F1 teams make to the creation of the cars? And how are they powered?Christian Hewgill is joined by Senior Designer from the LEGO Group, Jonatan Jurion – who shares brilliant insight into how these extraordinary vehicles come to life and the fascinating facts about them – including the number of bricks used and the top speeds they can reach.

Will Kimi Antonelli extend his championship lead as he chases a first Drivers' World Championship, or can the chasing pack reel him in? Jennie Gow is joined by Marc Priestley and Kai Bachini to look ahead to the second half of the season. But first, they react to the news that Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract that will keep him with the team until the end of 2030. Andrew Benson joins from the circuit and we hear from Max himself. They also discuss what to expect from Liam Lawson as he makes his return to Red Bull. Plus, hear how one 12-year-old boy's dream became a reality!

Truck driver turnover can exceed 90% at major fleets....and trucking still keeps asking what's wrong with the DRIVER. Maybe we're asking the wrong damn question. What if trucking's driver retention problem isn't really a recruiting problem? What if it's a LEADERSHIP problem? On this episode of Brake Check, Charles sits down with fleet owner Pam Polyak and Dr. Vernard "Doctor V" Jenkins, VP of Operations at Knight-Swift Warehousing & Fulfillment, to put trucking leadership under the microscope. We're digging into why truck drivers quit, what happens during the critical first 90 days, driver-manager relationships, fleet culture, onboarding, frontline leadership, driver retention, detention, employee engagement and why constantly recruiting replacement drivers may be treating the symptom instead of fixing the disease. Why do good drivers leave? Is pay really the reason? When does a new driver actually decide they're done? How much does a bad dispatcher or manager cost a trucking company What should fleets change during the first 90 days? And if your company keeps losing drivers... AT WHAT POINT DO YOU STOP INTERVIEWING THE DRIVER AND START INTERVIEWING THE BOSS? If you're a truck driver, owner-operator, fleet owner, trucking executive, dispatcher, driver manager, recruiter, safety professional or transportation leader, this conversation is for you. Because you can buy newer trucks. Raise recruiting budgets. Add bonuses. Build better onboarding technology. But if people keep walking out the door... MAYBE IT'S YOU. #Trucking #TruckDrivers #DriverRetention #TruckingIndustry #FleetManagement #TruckDriver #Transportation #Leadership ⁠Follow the Brake Check Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE: Robert and Sam Huebert of Lee’s Service in Reedley and Fresno joined the show to discuss California’s new tire regulations. They explained how the rules could affect tire availability, costs, retailers, and consumers. Will California drivers be ok? Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colors do more than just catch our eyes. They can influence our moods and our actions. In Milwaukee's Lincoln Village neighborhood, some hope that colors will make a positive impact on our driving — and our safety."People just be reckless driving everywhere,” Malik Hughes observed, echoing how a lot of people in the city feel. “All through the North Side, going through bike lanes, speeding through school zones — they're just always speeding. That's what our city is really known for: reckless driving."That unofficial title frustrates the 17-year-old senior at Shalom High School. So he and about a dozen other young people recently headed outside to paint a raised crosswalk and street poles near 8th Street and Lincoln Avenue.Your Move MKE leads the initiative to paint raised crosswalks like these across the city. With help from a mix of funding sources, the youth-focused nonprofit based on the south side partnered with Milwaukee's Department of Public Works, whose traffic-calming efforts — including 43 projects slated for 2026 — are part of the city's Vision Zero plan to have no traffic deaths or serious injuries by 2037. According to data from the Traffic Safety Unit, Milwaukee police have issued more than 1,700 speeding citations this year and more than 9,500 tickets since 2024. Plus, over that time period, drivers have averaged between 20-24 miles per hour above the posted speed limit.Traffic safety has become a shared priority in the city, including within Your Move MKE, which wants ensure Milwaukee's young people are being heard and are in a position to make change.“It's so important to keep these kids busy,” co-founder and executive director Raquel Aleman noted. “I always tell the kids: ‘I don't care what you're doing. If it's painting, breakdancing, rapping, just find something productive to do, master your craft.'“We're just trying to keep them active, and it's really important to develop these principles and characteristics within them now — the values of investing in your community.”To learn more, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

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At Formula One's summer break, Meg, Spanners, Chris Medland, and Nate Saunders revisit their preseason driver points draft, defend their questionable picks, and assess the season's biggest surprises—including Mercedes's strength, Kimi Antonelli's emergence, and five different winners in five races. They also debate Red Bull and Max Verstappen's recovery prospects, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's execution, Aston Martin's disastrous campaign, McLaren's growing momentum, and whether Cadillac deserves more patience in its debut season.(00:00) Intro(06:18) The driver points draft standings(21:47) Can Max close the gap?(31:52) Drivers' Championship standings(41:51) The Aston of it all(54:38) McLaren turning it around?(62:22) Fishing for positives with CadillacHosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners ReadyGuests: Chris Medland and Nate SaundersSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Oakley owner-operator Aaron Murphy and recruiter Dustin Eagle to share Aaron's powerful journey from plumber and screen printer to truck driver, through a prison sentence, and back into trucking with a clear plan and written goals. Aaron talks about running under his own authority, going $75,000 into debt from breakdowns, and why he ultimately chose to lease on with Oakley for stability and support. They discuss moving from California to a rural property in Oklahoma, breeding Cane Corso dogs, and what life on the road is really like with all the planning and safety that demands. Aaron explains the challenges and rewards of pulling a dump trailer, the importance of a strong dispatcher relationship, and how family support, especially from his wife, made becoming a successful owner-operator possible. He also shares how his YouTube channel “Vlog Per Mile” gives honest advice to drivers, and how he prides himself on being a top safety performer, constantly chasing the #1 green score in Oakley's fleet. Key topics in today's conversation include: How Aaron Got Into Trucking and His Early Career Path (4:50) Prison, Personal Turnaround, and Goal Setting to Rebuild Life (6:08) Importance of Family, Church, and Mentor Support After Setbacks (7:52) Becoming an Owner-Operator Under His Own Authority and Early Struggles (9:49) Leaving Own Authority, Leasing On Elsewhere, and Finding Oakley (13:55) Why Aaron Chose Oakley and How He Researched the Company (15:53) First Three Months at a New Company and Income Expectations (17:03) Life on the Road Explained as Camping and Working at the Same Time (21:35) Introducing Aaron's YouTube Channel Vlog Per Mile (26:39) Referring Prospects to Oakley and Working With Dustin on Recruits (29:44) Future Goals, New International Truck Payment, and Trailer Aspirations (34:19) Chasing the Top Green Score and Daily Focus on Safety (35:22) Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up (37:19) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donna & Steve open the show today talking about how Tom Holland is going to make $100 million from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the "18 summers" trend and Barbie is debuting a Marilyn Monroe doll.In hour two, we play the Texas edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Nick Jonas apparently bombed his Frozen audition and things you shouldn't order if you're having lunch with your boss.Finally, a hotel safe hack that involves shoes, why sitting up straight is good for your brain and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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WEDNESDAY HR 5  Ryan Holmes: The King of Denmark. His Highness is taken aback at the cost of taking his two dogs out for a round of shots.  Worst drivers according to insurance reports. And by brand. Monster Messages & Hot Takes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • R.I.P. Frank Beard — we remember longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, including the story behind one of rock's great ironies: the only guy in ZZ Top named Beard was the guy without the giant beard. • If I Don't Do BLANK, Was I Even at the Fair? With the Hartford Fair underway, listeners finish the sentence: What's the one thing you must do before you leave a fair? Maybe it's eating something deep fried, playing a midway game, seeing the animals, or buying something you absolutely did not need. • The Things Prospector Believes — more of the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble. • Top 5 Reasons BMW Drivers Suck — a new report confirms what everyone stuck behind the wheel has suspected for years: BMW drivers rank among the worst on the road. Prospector has five theories explaining why. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock, Hartford Fair, driving humor, listener stories, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Dale Jr. is back in the studio after Richmond, and there's plenty to debate about on this episode of the Dale Jr. Download. Dale and TJ break down Josh Berry's recent run, the state of Ford and Penske, NASCAR's changes to the front splitter, and why Richmond could be even better with a fix that would piss off the drivers. They also debate Joey Logano's championship chances and whether he can make a deep playoff run. Plus, the guys discuss Connor Zilisch's move to Hendrick Motorsports for 2028, what it means for Trackhouse, and how Justin Marks is shaping the organization going forward. Then, Joey Logano joins the show to talk about Penske's turnaround, his confidence heading into the playoffs, working through a difficult stretch with Paul Wolfe, and embracing the haters. Dale and the crew also dive into Ask Jr to share some Kyle Busch memories, talk Cleetus McFarland's short-track racing, hunting, fantasy football and more before making their Dirty Mo Dough picks for New Hampshire.  Dirty Mo Dough rounds it out with some favorites for racing in New England.   It's another packed episode of the Dale Jr. Download! Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

**Episode Recap: Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of the American Road**Imagine driving down the highway, surrounded by 18-wheelers, and wondering if the driver behind the wheel is qualified to be there. This episode delves into a shocking story that highlights the flaws in the system that's supposed to keep our roads safe. The speaker shares a disturbing tale of a driver who failed the written test ten times, yet still managed to get a commercial driver's license, and the devastating consequences that followed.The conversation takes a surprising turn as the speaker discusses the intersection of politics and culture, referencing a scene from the TV series "Lioness" that eerily mirrors the real-life scenario. This episode is not just about road safety, but also about the ways in which our society is manipulated and divided. The speaker's unique perspective and storytelling ability make this episode a must-listen.Key points include a discussion on the Commercial Driver's License Information System, which is supposed to prevent unqualified drivers from getting behind the wheel, and the judge who recently blocked the government's attempt to access the database of 17 million drivers. The speaker argues that the real issue is not about the drivers themselves, but about the government's overreach and the lack of accountability in the system.If you're curious about the stories behind the headlines and the ways in which our society is shaped, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's thought-provoking insights and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're talking to a UPS Teamster about how they got management to hire more drivers. We also have some rehab nurses on to talk about how they beat their boss's anti-union campaign.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Rowdy Dragon is back with his Fantasy NASCAR Picks to help you build a winning lineup for the Magic Mile! After Ty Gibbs scored his second career Cup Series victory at Iowa Speedway, the focus now shifts to one of NASCAR's toughest flat tracks. New Hampshire rewards drivers who can manage track position, nail restarts, save tires, and keep their car handling underneath them over a long run. Rowdy Dragon breaks down the drivers you should be targeting this weekend, including the top-tier favorites, strong value plays, potential sleepers, and risky picks you may want to avoid. Who has the short-flat-track speed to dominate New Hampshire? Which big-name drivers are worth burning a fantasy start on? And can Rowdy uncover another under-the-radar pick capable of delivering a huge points day? If you play Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR Fantasy Live, DFS, or just want to know which drivers should be fast at New Hampshire, this episode gives you the picks and strategy you need before the green flag flies. Get your lineup ready — Rowdy Dragon's Fantasy NASCAR Picks for New Hampshire Motor Speedway are here! NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap Fantasy NASCAR, Fantasy NASCAR picks, NASCAR fantasy picks, New Hampshire NASCAR picks, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR New Hampshire, NASCAR New Hampshire 2026, Magic Mile, Rowdy Dragon, Rowdy Dragon Fantasy NASCAR, NASCAR fantasy advice, NASCAR fantasy strategy, NASCAR predictions, NASCAR picks, NASCAR DFS, NASCAR DFS picks, NASCAR Fantasy Live, NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Cup Series 2026, NASCAR podcast, NASCAR fantasy podcast, New Hampshire race preview, NASCAR sleepers, NASCAR value picks, NASCAR drivers to avoid, NASCAR lineup, fantasy racing, NASCAR weekend picks, Ty Gibbs, Ty Gibbs Iowa win, Iowa Speedway, NASCAR Iowa 2026, Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR standings, NASCAR playoffs, NASCAR race predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robotaxis are accelerating along the road to commercial viability. Auto and Shared Mobility Analysts Andrew Percoco and Tim Hsiao discuss what this rapid development means for global investors.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Percoco: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Percoco, Head of North America Auto and Shared Mobility Research. Tim Hsiao: And I'm Tim Hsiao, Greater China Auto and Shared Mobility Analyst.Andrew Percoco: Today, why robotaxis may be approaching a commercial inflection point. It's Thursday, August 13th at 8am in New York.Tim Hsiao: And 8 pm in Hong Kong.Andrew Percoco: So Tim, for years, robotaxis were really confined to limited pilot rollouts across the globe. You've done a lot of work over the last few weeks. We put out a big collaborative report on the robotaxi market and how it could be a $1 trillion TAM by 2040.What makes this moment different than some of the other robotaxi hype cycles that we've seen in the past? Tim Hsiao: We observe four things have been converging. Firstly, end-to-end AI is improving much faster. Secondly, hardware and the training costs are falling. And thirdly, more well-capitalized players can fund deployment. And last but not least, regulation is becoming clearer.The leading operators are no longer just demonstrating the technology. They are running fully driverless services around the clock and generating commercial rides. So in our view, the questions has been shifting from can it work to who can expand operating areas, raise utilization and lower costs at a much faster pace.So that's a very different setup versus the 2018 and 2021 hype cycles. Andrew, U.S. autonomous miles could rise from 116 million in [20]25 to 16 billion by 2032. But still make up only about 0.5 percent of all miles driven. How can robotaxis become a meaningful business while remaining such a small part of the market?Andrew Percoco: I would say, you know, obviously the U.S. mobility and transportation market is a massive market. So even with the rapid growth that we expect in robotaxis, it's going to take a long time to make a material impact in the overall market share of mobility. But if you think about the profit pools in this business, 16 billion miles at $2 a mile can, you know, pretty quickly become a very significant TAM and market opportunity.And I think, you know, fundamentally, if you think about a robotaxi business, I would argue you're better utilizing an asset... Or if you think about the, you know, car park, the amount of vehicles that are, you know, in the fleet today or in the U.S. today, they're sitting idle 90 percent of the time, right?So you're talking about taking a smaller amount of volume and driving a higher utilization on that fleet and driving much improved economics. So yes, it's going to take time to displace the, you know, hundreds of millions of cars that you have on the road in the U.S. and displace the penetration of miles driven. But ultimately, you know, we think that the profit pool and the opportunity in robotaxis are much more attractive for the entire value chain, as it relates to robotaxis. And I'd say there's a few things that we're watching along the way to make sure that, to your point, you know, this is not another hype cycle. And that there's real commercial backbone to this business.I'd say the first is seeing the rollouts continue to improve, and the density of the rollouts improve across the select cities that we've seen in the U.S. right now. Robotaxis are only available in a handful of cities in the U.S., so we want to see that continue to expand into more cities. But also the density of the fleet increase in the cities where they're currently present.And at the same time the safety side is still something that gets a lot of questions in making sure that it is truly safer than a human driver, across technology platforms, right? There's various players in this market with different approaches to technology. So, I think seeing that the safety curve is starting to or continues to improve is going to be very important for the viability of this market going forward.Obviously U.S. is very different from China. What have you seen in China? China has shown some impressive growth and utilization in some of the operators that are on the road in China. So just curious as to your perspective in terms of what you're seeing on the ground there. Tim Hsiao: I think China shows that there's much in operations and skill challenges as technology challenges. The fleet in China is above 5,000 vehicles across I think more than 7500 square kilometers in key cities. And some operators average more than 20 orders per vehicle per day.So, total cost of ownership has fallen roughly 30 to 40 percent, while remote assistance ratios are moving from like one operator for like 20 to 40, even like 50 to 60 vehicles. And we think it will achieve like one for a 100. So that has produced real break-even happens, especially in some major cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan – the tier one, tier two cities.So in our view, I think in China, wider operating domains, fleet density and utilization rate, as you just mentioned, reinforce one another. So make it some more like the real commercial case. Instead of just, like trials as we saw a couple years ago. If more value shifts towards the software, fleet operation, and the data, as well as the customer relations, how does that change the profit pool, across the auto industry, especially in the U.S.?Andrew Percoco: First off, I think the auto industry in general is becoming, you know, more software focused and aware. You know, it's being led by the robotaxi market where the autonomous driving software and technology is obviously the most important part about getting this technology to market.That is ultimately trickling down to personally owned cars where you're seeing more autonomous technology being deployed. Auto OEMs are able to charge subscription revenue for this software. So it expands, I'd say, the value proposition of buying a vehicle expands the profit pool for the OEMs.It changes in some ways the cyclicality, or can change the cyclicality of the industry if you've got more kind of recurring revenues, subscription like business model versus just a hardware focused OEM model, which has been kind of the predominant focus for the OEMs historically. I'd say the other angle, interesting angle here is, you know, as this business scales, there's gonna be a lot of vehicles on the road. There's gonna be a lot of fleets of vehicles on the road. Those need to be managed by somebody or some company, right? So if you think about, you know, the rental car industry, right? These companies have been in the business of managing fleets and renting out fleets for a very long time. They know how to do that very, very well.I think there's an interesting opportunity for that part of the value chain, to participate in aiding these robotaxi fleet operators, in scaling and bringing their business to market. Charging, maintenance, reconditioning, all the things that take a lot of time and a pretty large amount of physical infrastructure.That's an opportunity for the rental car industry to come in and leverage their existing know-how to help. And, you know, I think Tim, an important part of this commercialization process is driving down the cost structure of robotaxis. They are very sensor; heavy sensor heavy. They're very compute heavy. I think China is the clear leader on cost and supply chain. I think in China you're seeing robotaxis, you know, around $35,000 to $40,000, which is considerably lower than what we see in the U.S. today.So, how do you think that that will accelerate adoption in China, but I'd say more importantly overseas as some of these robotaxis businesses look to expand outside of China. Tim Hsiao: In our view, it could be a major accelerant because as we noticed that the depreciation is still one of the largest fixed costs for robotaxi. So, as we just mentioned, I think, $35000 to $45000 US dollars, the purpose-built robotaxi can lower the breakeven utilization threshold. And make it easier to finance fleets and open cities that could not support the $150,000 US dollar vehicle.And not only in China, because globally, I think the Chinese cost deflation can be paired with the local ride-hailing platforms in the overseas market that provide demand and regulatory access. But as we highlighted in our previous, the global reports once again, we don't think the cheap vehicle is sufficiently by their self.So in our views, on top of the competitive cost structure, registration, data localization, insurance, and local operating costs can still delay the margin curve, particularly in Europe, which we think there are still quite a lot of uncertainties. So Andrew, as we just, as we just discussed, the lower vehicle costs help, but the operating model still has to work, right? So with operating costs expected to fall and the margin potentially moving above 30 percent or even higher at scale, what are the key assumptions investors should focus on?Andrew Percoco: There's a handful of key assumptions you need to sensitize to get to that 30 percent or more margin structure in this business. I'd say the first is going to be utilization, right? You need to be running these assets at a high utilization to essentially amortize those fixed costs over a larger number of miles driven.Number two, insurance today is probably one of the largest buckets of cost when we think about this business. Insurance is, from our perspective, a big unlock for this industry as the safety, as we mentioned before, the safety data continues to improve. We think that will be a reason to, to expect that the insurance costs associated with autonomous driving technology and robotaxis will continue to decline.It's about 30 cents per mile on our estimate, so it's very significant in terms of the overall cost structure of robotaxis. Drivers or where there's the most sensitivity around the model. Obviously, there's charging costs, there's maintenance costs. Those are, I think, fairly known at this point. But the utilization and insurance, I think, are the two biggest drivers of really getting that margin profile to improve over time. Tim, I guess when you think about the next, call it 10 to 15 years, I think we will put out a trillion dollar market by 2040 from a TAM perspective.What do you think the biggest markets are that investors should be watching, in terms of getting us to that trillion dollar TAM? Obviously, U.S. and China are kinda leading now, but what are the next markets people should be watching?Tim Hsiao: In addition to the major market, as you just mentioned, the U.S. and China, in our views, I think we also need to focus on markets like Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. I think their scale is underappreciated, as we highlighted in our previous report. Because if you think about that, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia in aggregate have roughly four million taxis together ride-hailing vehicles.So even with 25 percent conversion, they imply that about one million is the L4s vehicles. The Middle East offers supportive regulators, you can tell, simpler operating environments and higher fares. And if you think about the Southeast Asia, the ASEAN, I think the market has dense demand and strong local platforms.And of course, Euro markets definitely can't be ignored because Euro will move more slowly, because we think the regulations and the data rules would initially add cost. But the truth is, if you think about the European market, I think the taxis or ride-hailing fares are among the highest globally, even compared to the U.S. and rest of the world.So in our view, the material margin could be more attractive. And this market, on top of the U.S. and China, in our view, can support several regional winners. So, not only limited to a very, you know, the single one or two markets.Andrew Percoco: Yeah, it's great Tim. It sounds like, you know, the robotaxi race, if you want to put it that way, will be won by those who can really bring together technology, and a compelling cost structure while also following the proper regulations and making sure the safety is improving at a rate that's acceptable to regulators.So, Tim, thanks for taking the time to talk today. And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen, and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

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