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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by the Zenobe duo of Angela Shuck, Grant Manager and Maggie Clancy, Executive Vice President Business Development of Fleets. Maggie introduces Zenobe and their mission to make clean energy more accessible in the transportation realm, while Angela offers insight into the world of grant management for transportation projects. Maggie then outlines how she's managing the challenges of funding uncertainty in the current political environment, and Angela explains how operators can identify available funding programs - outside of federal grants. To wrap up, Curt and Maggie explore Zenobe's work in Europe and how it compares to their efforts in the United States. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to hear about our comprehensive advertising packages that will help you hit your target audience - school transportation professionals!Support the show
On episode 825 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the tariff situation's most famous hostage: Mario. With North American pre-orders in limbo, Nintendo just announced they are postponing the Switch 2's China launch indefinitely. Amos Food Group's Jordan Dickerson drops by to talk about the sweet tooth supply chain. We'll find out how seasonal candies go from production to 7-11 and will tariff turmoil impact the industry? We'll also find out if supply chain woes have got Dickerson feeling emo. RTA just scored a contract managing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' government fleets. We'll find out from their CEO, Josh Hurley, how RTA landed the deal and what goes into managing a government fleet. Plus, new bill looks to back off speed limiters; why you should always check your mirrors Chapters 0:00 Whiplash tariff decisions 2:10 An amazing trucking high school 4:55 Switch 2 tariff turmoil 8:00 Bill to ban speed limiters 9:18 Bird! 10:00 Government fleet mgmt | RTA's Josh Turley 19:00 Close call 20:15 The sweet tooth supply chain | Amos Food Group's Jordan Dickerson Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor discuss the current state and future of electric fleets, industrial buildings, and autonomous trucks. They highlight the slow adoption of electric fleets due to infrastructure challenges, high costs, and lack of standardization. They also examine the pilot projects by companies like Walmart, which have been experimenting with autonomous trucks since 2016, and touch on why a full transition to electric and autonomous fleets has been slow. Despite some advancements, the conversation underscores that significant hurdles remain, making the future of electric and autonomous trucking complex and gradual. 00:54 Current State of Electric Fleets 02:08 Challenges in Infrastructure and Costs 03:11 Spec Buildings and Future Projections 04:31 Autonomous Trucks and Pilot Projects 05:27 Future of Autonomous and Electric Trucks 06:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, For more, visit industrialadvisors.com
On episode 825 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the tariff situation's most famous hostage: Mario. With North American pre-orders in limbo, Nintendo just announced they are postponing the Switch 2's China launch indefinitely. Amos Food Group's Jordan Dickerson drops by to talk about the sweet tooth supply chain. We'll find out how seasonal candies go from production to 7-11 and will tariff turmoil impact the industry? We'll also find out if supply chain woes have got Dickerson feeling emo. RTA just scored a contract managing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' government fleets. We'll find out from their CEO, Josh Hurley, how RTA landed the deal and what goes into managing a government fleet. Plus, new bill looks to back off speed limiters; why you should always check your mirrors Chapters 0:00 Whiplash tariff decisions 2:10 An amazing trucking high school 4:55 Switch 2 tariff turmoil 8:00 Bill to ban speed limiters 9:18 Bird! 10:00 Government fleet mgmt | RTA's Josh Turley 19:00 Close call 20:15 The sweet tooth supply chain | Amos Food Group's Jordan Dickerson Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremy Bird, EVP, Driver Experience, Lyft joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Lyft's approach to autonomous vehicles and why Lyft is embracing a hybrid network strategy. As part of their autonomous vehicle strategy, Lyft is developing partnerships with autonomous vehicle developers and vehicle manufacturers that will enable them to put their AVs on the Lyft network. Lyft envisions a hybrid network, one where autonomous vehicle fleets, individually owned autonomous vehicle, and human drivers are all utilizing the and profiting from the Lyft network. Episode Chapters0:00 Lyft's Current Thinking on Autonomy 1:42 ETAs2:46 Airports6:43 Personally-Owned Autonomous Vehicles9:31 Autonomous Vehicle Fleets11:16 Lyft Ready Autonomous Vehicles12:43 Hybrid Network Operations 18:12 May Mobility 23:31 Waymo24:32 J.P. Morgan Partnership 26:08 Lyft AV Tier27:18 Motoring Down the AV Superhighway 30:17 Tesla31:31 Insurance 35:53 Lyft Culture39:11 Future of LyftRecorded on Wednesday, March 5, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Autonomy is transforming industries and creating an entirely new economy that we call the autonomy economy™. The Road to Autonomy provides advisory and market intelligence services that helps you better understand the market and stay ahead of what's coming next. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this fireside chat, Grace Sharkey sits down with the founder and CEO of Hey Bubba to explore how small trucking fleets and owner-operators can harness the power of AI in their everyday operations. From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion will break down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload, and drive profitability. Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Being a government contractor is commonly thought of as something for large fleets and massive enterprises. Melanie Patterson, Founder and Managing Director at Team Integrity Knowledge Center & Integrity Global Logistics and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break get into who small fleets and small businesses are at the core of government contracting and how carriers can get involved in diversifying their business. Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this fireside chat Abhishek Gupta, VP of Product Management at Motive joins us to talk about the latest developments in telematics and how it's helping small fleets increase profits and be more efficient. Join the Owner Operator &Small Fleet Summit Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ray and Jim welcome Dr. Sal Mercogliano, maritime historian and host of the popular YouTube channel What's Going on with Shipping?, to talk about how “dark fleets”--or what he calls "parallel fleets"--challenge maritime law and Indo-Pacific security by evading international shipping regulations and sanctions against malign actors.Sal talks about how Russia is the country most associated with dark fleets, because sanctions have prompted the country to create a parallel fleet using third-country “flags of convenience”. Many of these countries are magnets for bad actors because they have very lax standards and regulations for registration.The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is supposed to oversee shipping worldwide, has struggled to enforce and regulate activities at sea, which remains a lawless space. One particularly thorny issue is illegal ship-to-ship transfers. Besides enabling sanctions evasion, these transfers also pose environmental risks as they frequently result in spills.Sal also talks about the state of the U.S. shipping industry, both of which are alarmingly small. This presents a national security vulnerability for a great power with global interests, especially as China dominates global shipping and owns over 20 percent of the world's ships. He argues for bipartisan legislation to reform America's merchant marine.Our podcast is produced by IEJ Media, sharing news that matters on statecraft & instruments of national power.Sponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific.
In this episode Truck Tech Host Thomas Wasson interviews Motive's Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy Gary Johnson at Manifest 2025 to explore how the company is using artificial intelligence to revolutionize safety in industries like trucking and construction. Learn about Motiv's computer vision technology, their emphasis on proactive safety solutions, and their plans for enhancing driver coaching. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight series, produced by Automotive Fleet, offers insights into the fleet market and engages with fleet leaders on what's driving it today. In this podcast, Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, sat down with @Geotab leaders Branch, VP of Data & Analytics, Sabina Martin, VP of Product Management, and Neil Cawse, founder & CEO at the #GeotabConnect2025 conference.They discuss the evolution of connected vehicles — from AI, and sustainability to new telematics functions coming online — and how these factors are poised to disrupt #fleetmanagement. They also discuss the biggest challenges for fleets in the year ahead. ⏱ Topics include: · Chris asks if AI is still the “elephant in the room” after being the hottest trend in 2024. · The group weighs in on fleets' biggest challenges in the year ahead. · Chris asks if they've seen fleets' electrification or sustainability goals have changed in the last year. · The group shares the new system functionalities comingonline and the new and unexpected use cases driving fleet safety and efficiencies.· Chris asks what the biggest shift we'll be talking about in five years. Visit Automotive Fleet for more fleet industry content ➡ https://www.automotive-fleet.com
The episode opens with introductions from Josh, Marc, and guest Mike Kastner, who shares his decades-long journey with NTEA. Mike explains NTEA's core mission: representing manufacturers, distributors, and users of vocational trucks. The conversation explores critical industry topics, including:Electrification Challenges:While light-duty EV adoption has accelerated, Mike stresses the technological and infrastructural hurdles of electrifying heavier work trucks. NTEA's neutral stance on fuels focuses on availability, capability, and total lifetime cost.Regulatory Whiplash:Frequent shifts in government policies—particularly around EV mandates—create uncertainty. Fleet managers face the challenge of making long-term decisions amidst rapidly changing regulations.Supply Chain & Economic Pressures:Pandemic-induced disruptions persist, compounded by inflation, material shortages, and potential tariffs (notably the looming 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum).Labor Shortages in Skilled Trades:Finding qualified welders and technicians remains difficult. Mike emphasizes the need for renewed investment in vocational education.Work Truck Week Preview:Mike highlights the upcoming Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, featuring the Green Truck Summit, new technology showcases, and solutions tailored for fleet professionals. ✅ Key Takeaways:
Discover why today's challenging insurance market is driving fleet businesses toward captives and alternative risk solutions for greater stability, control, and cost savings. Market Pressures Drive Change – … Read More » The post Navigating a Risky Future: How Fleets Are Turning to Captives & Alternative Markets appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.
Vero Insurance is making lower-emission vehicle ownership easier for businesses, thanks to an enhanced Motor Fleet Insurance offering that also caters to EVs. Vero is aiming to offer coverage that helps to facilitate its customers to focus on sustainability. “Our organisation has a strategy to reduce our operational emissions, and off the back of this we wanted to encourage our customers to also reduce their impact,” said Vero's Portfolio Manager – Commercial Fleet and Engineering, Richard Sandow.
Geotab Inc., a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products for the Irish fleet market at Geotab Connect 2025 in Orlando, Florida - a premier event attended by over 3,000 participants within the global fleet industry. Focused on helping companies move from reactive to proactive fleet management, both new products, Driver Risk Insights and Work Order Management, will give fleet managers the additional tools they need to improve safety records and vehicle maintenance. Understanding driver behaviour to improve safety With road traffic accidents on the rise, Irish fleet managers are under increased pressure to improve safety and mitigate risk. Driver Risk Insights is an AI-powered enhancement within the Geotab Safety Center that provides fleet managers with a new level of visibility into individual driver risk factors. By shifting the focus from vehicle-based data to driver-specific analysis, this advancement enables fleets, especially those with shared vehicles, to assess and predict collision risk at the driver level rather than the vehicle level. This more precise understanding of driver behaviour allows for targeted safety interventions, helping to reduce accidents, lower costs, and improve overall driver performance. Driver Risk Insights enables personalised, driver-focused analytics to: Assess the likelihood of a collision, providing a percentage-based collision risk probability per driver based on driving behaviours and historical trends Benchmark driver performance with similar drivers within their fleet or across different fleets using Geotab's extensive anonymised aggregate data set Deliver proactive coaching via the Geotab Drive App, giving drivers feedback and empowering them to improve safety habits to protect themselves "Fleets can't afford to rely only on reactive safety measures," said Sabina Martin, Vice President of Product Management at Geotab. "With AI-powered Driver Risk Insights, we're giving fleet managers and drivers a predictive edge - helping them prevent collisions before they happen, reduce costs, and create a culture of continuous safety improvement." Moving from reactive to proactive fleet maintenance The new Work Order Management within the Geotab Maintenance Center will help fleet managers in Ireland reduce downtime and manage maintenance costs more effectively. It allows fleet managers to streamline maintenance tasks through the centralised hub in the MyGeotab platform. By consolidating scheduling, tracking, and reporting in one place, fleets can replace manual record-keeping and disconnected systems with a more efficient digital workflow. Key benefits include: Centralised management to track all maintenance activities in one location, eliminating the need for multiple apps Improved operational efficiency, by converting maintenance requests into work orders, monitoring active work orders, and analysing costs and downtime metrics Predictive maintenance through Geotab's predictive analytics to identify vehicles at risk of failure and schedule preventative maintenance before costly issues arise "Fleet maintenance is a major cost driver, and unexpected breakdowns can significantly impact operations," added Sabina Martin. "We expect that Work Order Management will help Irish fleets move from reactive to predictive maintenance - improving efficiency, lowering costs, and keeping vehicles on the road." Ireland's SIRO crowned winner of Geotab Innovation Award in Sustainability Geotab has also revealed the winners of the 2025 Geotab Innovation Awards at Connect. The annual awards programme celebrates the commercial businesses and public sector fleets leading the way in their use of connected vehicle technology and data insights to drive better outcomes for business, people and the planet. The winners, including commercial and public sector fleets from the food and beverage, transportation and logistics industries, public transit, public works, and others, use...
In this episode, host Jeremy Reymer welcomes Gurdon Blackwell, Chief Revenue Officer at Asurint, to explore the evolving landscape of background screening in the trucking industry.They discuss the growing challenges of risk mitigation, the impact of nuclear verdicts, and why a thorough, well-executed background check is more than just a compliance measure, it's a safeguard for carriers. Gurdon shares his expertise on why automation and integrations are key to faster, higher-quality hiring decisions, and gives listeners a glimpse into how Asurint's technology helps carriers stay competitive in a fast-moving market.Join us for an insightful conversation about smarter hiring strategies and the role of data-driven screening in protecting your business.
This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Lyft's autonomous vehicle manifesto, the impending consolidation of the LiDAR market, the emerging personally-owned autonomous vehicle fleet market, and Waabi's driver-out strategy.Lyft's manifesto highlights the potential for private car owners to integrate their personally-owned autonomous vehicles into the Lyft network, a concept similar to Elon Musk's vision for Tesla owners. For this to become a reality and for autonomous vehicles to scale effectively, a national regulatory framework is essential.During his Senate confirmation hearing for Deputy Secretary of Transportation this week, Steven Bradbury expressed enthusiasm for autonomous vehicles and advocated for a federal framework. Mr. Bradbury also emphasized a market-driven approach to technology adoption, rather than government-mandated solutions such as LiDAR.Currently, the LiDAR market is dominated by Hesai, but consolidation looms a majority of the publicly-traded pure-play LiDAR companies face dwindling cash reserves and limited revenues.In the autonomous trucking market, Waabi aims to go driver-out on public roads by the end of the year. But can they pull it off? And if Volvo isn't their OEM partner, who will be? Grayson and Walt debate the challenges ahead and the role of autonomous driving retrofit kits in the industry's future.Episode Chapters0:00 Lyft's Autonomous Vehicle Manifesto5:39 Personally-Owned Autonomous Vehicles11:22 Fleet Management16:11 Waymo / Lyft Relationship18:05 Credit Card and Telco Partnerships20:10 May Mobility, Mobileye / Lyft Partnership22:02 Autonomous Vehicle Policy24:41 LiDAR Market31:05 Waabi Driver-Out Plans39:52 Autonomous Driving Technology47:04 Unforced Error of The Week49:08 Next WeekRecorded on Thursday, February 20, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In today's episode, we talk about: ⦁ the Volvo EX30 going Cross Country ⦁ Rivian opening up its van to fleet orders ⦁ Tesla experiments with a way to stop cable cutting that's to dye for • and much, MUCH more
South African logistics firm Bakers SA recently deployed the first electric trucks to its fleet of more than a thousand vehicles. Working with Stellenbosch-based EV charging and software company Zimi Charge, Bakers' deployment points a potential future in South Africa in which planet-warming trucks are replaced with electric alternatives. Michael Maas, CEO of Zimi Charge, recently joined Duncan McLeod on the TechCentral Show to talk about the company's solutions, its deployment for Bakers SA and its expansion plans. In this episode of the show, Maas unpacks: • The projects with Bakers SA, what Zimi Charge supplied and how it works in practice; • The background to Zimi Charge and its focus on deploying both EV charging stations and building the software stack around them; • The current state of EV charging infrastructure in South Africa and what more needs to be done to support the growing number of EVs on South African roads; and • The market opportunity for Zimi Charge. Don't miss a great discussion! TechCentral
At the end of 2024, RTA's head of product and consulting Marc Canton went to several conferences and trade shows and gathered some of the biggest topics and challenges that will be facing fleets in 2025 and beyond. In this insightful episode of The Fleet Success Show, hosts Josh Turley, CEO at RTA, and Marc Canton, a 30-year fleet industry veteran, dive deep into those pressing challenges facing fleet managers today. With decades of combined experience, Josh and Marc discuss critical issues such as the hidden costs of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), unintended consequences of CARB regulations, and the ongoing technician shortage.Key highlights include:
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
California has dropped its landmark rule that would phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
PREVIEW - WAR OF 1812 NAVAL HISTORY Author Eric Jay Dolin, author of "Left For Dead," explains the Prize system practiced by both American and British fleets in the War of 1812, and how this led to troubled rescues in the then-empty but contested Falkland Islands. More details later. 1982 Falklands capture
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The future of transportation is shifting toward electric vehicles, which is changing how communities approach municipal fleets. The City of South Pasadena, California partnered with Enterprise Mobility to electrify the police department's entire vehicle fleet. In this episode, Clarence Anthony talks with Councilmember Michael Cacciotti and Enterprise Mobility's Vice President of Business Development Dain Giesie about how they partnered to clean the air, electrify the police department, and save money in the city's budget.For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
Tolls are becoming a serious management issue for fleets across North America. But new toll verification technologies can help fleet managers bring order to chaos. Chandler Love, senior product manager, tolls, PrePass, talks about how new GPS-enabled toll verification technology works. And how it can save fleets money, time and hassles dealing with today's toll-heavy roadways. Sponsored by: PrePass In this episode: The Rise of in Tolling in North America Assuring accuracy in a chaotic tolling environment What about toll fraud? How does GPS toll verification work? Finding a toll management partner for fleets What tolling issues are fleets reporting? PrePass Weight Station bypass technologies How tolling disrupts fleet operations
Send us a textEpisode 348: Finding solutions to common problems faced by fleets on their trucks takes innovation. Where does innovation come from? Usually from listening closely to the customer. Simple solutions are often the best. High Bar Brands is a group of innovative companies brought together with one mission – solving problems for heavy-duty fleets.This week we talked to Steve Hansen and Derek Quys who told us about some innovative products that their company has developed which save money for fleets. These products also protect other drivers on the roads by preventing accidents.Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content.Sponsors of this EpisodeHeavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.comHengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They're your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.HDA Truck Pride: They're the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission. Sign up for our weekly email so you never miss out on an episode: Follow the Show
Fleets Fitness Center moves into former Planet Fitness in Ontario: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/11/29/fleets-fitness-center-moves-into-former-planet-fitness-in-ontario/ Today - some exciting news for fitness enthusiasts: Fleets Fitness Center is now offering 24/7 access and brand-new equipment at their expanded location.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us in this compelling episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV Series as we sit down with Giorgio Delpiano, former Senior Vice President of Business Mobility at Shell, to discuss the electrification of fleets and the transformative power of EV infrastructure. From battery swapping for trucks to lamppost charging innovations, Giorgio shares insights from his global perspective, providing a deep dive into the strategies, challenges, and opportunities shaping the EV landscape. Discover how industry giants like Shell are driving the energy transition and learn why fleet electrification is central to a sustainable future. Giorgio highlights the evolving trends in key markets such as China, Europe, and the U.S., shedding light on how different regions are adopting electrification at varying speeds. Explore how China's leadership in battery swapping and high-power EV hubs is setting a benchmark for the rest of the world. Meanwhile, we uncover the crucial role of fleet depots, the economics of EV infrastructure, and the unique solutions like lamppost charging that aim to democratize EV adoption for urban residents. Finally, we delve into the future of EV business models, addressing challenges such as infrastructure costs, standardization, and the consolidation of the EV market. Whether you're an industry expert or an EV enthusiast, this episode provides a fascinating look at the innovations driving the mobility revolution. Tune in to learn how electrification is reshaping global energy consumption and what it means for businesses and consumers alike. We were pleased to host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgiodelpiano/?originalSubdomain=ukVisit our website: https://insidersguidetoenergy.com/
HIT THE BRAKES: The Can't Miss Topics in the Logistics Industry
Welcome to the Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends and can't miss topics about the supply chain. In this episode, Brett Lankford, Director of Strategy & Innovation ant Fetch Freight, and Tim Denoyer, VP & Senior Analyst with ACT Research, discuss some takeaways from Market Vitals: ACT's 71st Outlook Seminar. Tim and Brett discuss the Class 8 market, the role that private fleets have played in the out of cycle order volumes, the economic and market conditions and what that means for rate recovery and moving out of the bottom of the truckload cycle. Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss! Visit fetchfreight.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Join EPRI Current host, Samantha Gilman, and guests Britta Gross, EPRI's Director of Transportation, and Daimler Truck's Diego Quevedo, Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead, as they discuss the status of electric transportation in the fleet industry and how the grid is preparing for the increased demand and interconnection. Hear what Daimler Truck is trying to accomplish by 2030 and what the challenges they're seeing with fleet adoption .And what are the challenges, and opportunities, as the electric industry prepares for grid readiness. Also, tune in to hear more about EPRI's EVs2Scale2030 eRoadMAP tool released late last year to show where and when EV loads would likely be appearing on the grid. Guests: Britta Gross, EPRI's Director of Transportation & Diego Quevedo, Daimler Truck's Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead Diego Quevedo supports customers with ongoing infrastructure projects with their local utility and works with utilities and regulators to enable long term proactive capacity addition plans, having worked in heavy-duty transportation industry for more than 15 years. Britta Gross leads EPRI's transportation research and the EVs2Scale2030. Britta was formerly the Director of Advanced Vehicle Commercialization at General Motors and President of the Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando's electric and water utility. Links and Resources: EPRI's EVs2Scale2030™ initiative https://msites.epri.com/evs2scale2030 eRoadMAP™ https://eroadmap.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com
Join us for this episode with Peter Cohen, Senior Director of Business Development at Terawatt. In this show we dive into how Terawatt is building commercial scale charging facilities to help facilitate fleets transition to EVs. Terawatt is rapidly growing so give the episode a listen to learn more about them.
In this episode, Harry interviews Martin Hamadani, Vice President of Partnerships at Blue Dot. Martin discusses his role in leading the commercial and growth efforts for Blue Dot's B2B fleet business, highlighting his extensive experience in scaling startups and business development. They delve into Blue Dot's solutions for public and home charging for EV fleets, focusing on the integration of various public chargers into a single platform for ease of use. Martin also explains Blue Dot's value propositions for corporate fleets, gig drivers, and rental companies, emphasizing the importance of a unified EV charging experience. Topics include the benefits and challenges of EV adoption, the impact of Tesla's supercharging network, and strategies for fleet management. Martin concludes by sharing insights on the company's engagement at trade shows and future plans. 00:32 Introduction to Martin Hamadani and Blue Dot 01:14 The Evolution of Blue Dot's EV Solutions 03:53 Addressing Public Charging Challenges 06:34 Home Charging Solutions for Fleets 9:22 EV Charging for Rideshare Drivers 17:06 Tesla vs. Non-Tesla EVs in Fleets 22:33 Charging Flexibility and Costs 24:21 Fleet Owners and Corporate Partnerships 26:47 Exploring Car Sharing and Rentals 36:18 Challenges and Best Practices for Fleet EV Adoption 40:50 Conclusion and Contact Information Martin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhamedani/
In the future, fleets of unimaginable scope may battle over light years, in conflicts that might last milliseconds or entire centuries. Watch my exclusive video Jupiter Brains & Mega Minds: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-jupiter-brains-mega-mindsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:BattlefleetsEpisode 461; August 22, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Thomas OwensGraphics:Darth BiomechJeremy JozwikLegiontech StudiosSergio BoteroSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty ImagesMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the future, fleets of unimaginable scope may battle over light years, in conflicts that might last milliseconds or entire centuries. Watch my exclusive video Jupiter Brains & Mega Minds: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-jupiter-brains-mega-mindsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:BattlefleetsEpisode 461; August 22, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Thomas OwensGraphics:Darth BiomechJeremy JozwikLegiontech StudiosSergio BoteroSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty ImagesMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jeffrey Kinsey is the VP of Engineering at EverCharge. He joined the company in 2022 to support the acceleration of operations after their acquisition by SK Group. EverCharge is a manufacturer and provider of turnkey hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, workplaces, multi-unit, and single-family homes. Key topics in this conversation include: Good systems engineering is crucial in designing EV charging infrastructure for fleets. Level 2 charging can be a great option for many fleet charging situations. Integrating charging infrastructure into existing operations can optimize efficiency and reduce downtime. Redundancy and load balancing are important for ensuring high uptime and addressing uncertainties in fleet charging. Optimizing the charging system to meet the specific requirements of fleets is essential. EverCharge aims to be the guide and shepherd for fleet owners transitioning to EVs, ensuring that their charging infrastructure meets their needs and keeps their fleets running. EV charging is more complex than it seems, with factors like variability, temperature, and electrical infrastructure affecting the charging process. EverCharge focuses on reliability and connectivity, even in the face of network outages or hardware failures. Leading an engineering organization requires a mission-driven mindset and a focus on delivering results. Small, focused teams and customer collaboration are key to defining and building the right solutions in the EV charging industry. Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/jeffreykinsey Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home EverCharge website EverCharge LinkedIn Keywords EV charging, fleets, systems engineering, level 2 charging, uptime, integration, redundancy, load balancing, EV charging, fleets, multifamily buildings, reliability, connectivity, meshed EV chargers, hardware, software, engineering organization, mission-driven, small teams, customer collaboration, impact Bio Jeffrey Kinsey is the VP of Engineering at EverCharge. He joined the company in 2022 to support the acceleration of operations after their acquisition by SK Group. An inventor with dozens of patents in the tech space, Jeffrey has an extensive background in engineering, with over 20 years of experience at both start-ups and large tech companies. Before joining EverCharge, Jeffrey served as VP of Engineering at Volta, and as an engineer, manager, and director at Microsoft. Company description: EverCharge is a manufacturer and provider of turnkey hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, workplaces, multi-unit, and single-family homes. The company's offerings are designed to use existing infrastructure to efficiently scale EV charging at the lowest cost. EverCharge's patented SmartPower technology maximizes the number of EVs that can charge at once and eliminates barriers, such as data connectivity. EverCharge was founded in 2013, and acquired in 2022 by SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate that operates leading businesses across the semiconductor, energy and pharmaceutical industries. With a commitment to providing the most seamless charging solution, EverCharge is paving the way for a cleaner future for all. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/
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In today's episode Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto joins us to talk about the technology and processes behind fleet vehicle safety technology and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing how fleets handle safety. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Mailin' It, we're joined by the Director of Fleet Management, Justin Glass, who takes us behind the scenes of the epic effort USPS is taking to modernize its vehicle fleet. Discover the strategic planning and innovative design choices that are driving this transformation. Join us to learn about the newly designed Next Generation Delivery Vehicles which promise enhanced safety, better ergonomics, lower emissions, and double the cargo space.
In today's episode David Kenneson, Co-Chief Executive Officer at EROAD joins us to look at the various ways fleets are controlling cost, from telematics, preventative maintenance and insurance strategies. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness. Mark Manera Founder & CEO Offshift Mary O'Connell Freight Broker/3PL Expert FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this interview, Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, covers the current state of women in the trucking industry, challenges they face, and strategies to attract more women. Hedrick describes successful initiatives, the importance of mentorship, effective marketing strategies, and the need for inclusive workplace policies. She highlights training and career development opportunities and shares her vision for the future, emphasizing key actions for industry leaders. Jennifer Hedrick President & CEO Women In Trucking Association Grace Sharkey Staff Writer FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this fireside chat, P. Sean Garney is a co-director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting joins us to dive into regulatory issues impacting enterprise fleets from government agencies to congressional legislation. P. Sean Garney Co-Director Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC Thomas Wasson Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 736 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves' Enterprise Fleet Summit. Covenant's Matt McLelland stops by the studio to share impressions of his new Cybertruck and to let us know what it is teaching him about electrifying fleets. Estes and Optym partnered on LTL optimization and solutions for a few years now. Now, Kory Harb from Optym and Joshua Newton from Estes talk about how to work with vendors as long-term partners. Tag-N-Trac uses labels to create real-time visibility for shippers and logistics service providers. Gary Mendel tells us how it works and lets us know what is driving demand for visibility solutions in '24. Plus, when airport lumpers go wrong; where this Prime delivery driver is going, there are no roads; and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices