Keeping It Roehl

Elizabeth M., Fleet Operations Manager, joins Roman and Michael to talk about how she joined Roehl. Liz shares more about the many roles she's played in her seven years with Roehl. From extended operations support (night dispatch) to fleet management to fleet operations managing fleet managers to managing van and refrigerated truck assignments to working with our new-to-driving teammates, Liz has a long history of success on TeamRoehl.

It's clear that as a company, our 60 years of Safety and Service is empowered by the people on TeamRoehl who are living our values every day. 

In this episode, Roman and Michael talk about some current trends at Roehl and discuss some upcoming events. 

In this second of two bonus episodes, you'll hear from Roehl Transport Certified Driver Trainers Daniel W. and Buddy J. Both pull flatbed freight, and they share their insights about Roehl and about what it's like to be a trainer for Roehl. Both got paid while they got their CDLs through Roehl, and Buddy is now an owner operator running his own trucking company.

Content warning: this podcast contains subject manner that some listeners may find disturbing.

In this episode, Laura Cyrus, Truckers Against Trafficking's (TAT) Senior Director of Industry Training & Outreach, joins Michael and guest host Jason to discuss TAT's mission to to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking, bus and energy industries to combat human trafficking. Laura talks about trafficking, red flags and what you can do if you see any red flags. 
 
Truckers Against Trafficking recognizes that members of the trucking industry and individual truck drivers are important in the fight against this heinous crime. As the eyes and ears of our nation's highways, truck drivers are in a unique position to make a difference and close loopholes to traffickers who seek to exploit our transportation system for their personal gain. Members of our industry have demonstrated their effectiveness in reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement to help authorities arrest perpetrators and rescue victims.

The Truckers Against Trafficking App can help you identify and report instances of human trafficking when you’re on the go.

Roehl Transport is a proud sponsor of Truckers Against Trafficking's mission, and Roehl provides TAT training and support to our teammates. 

In this first of two bonus episodes, you'll hear from Roehl Transport Certified Driver Trainers Daniel W. and Buddy J. Both pull flatbed freight, and they share their insights about Roehl and about what it's like to be a trainer for Roehl. Both got paid while they got their CDLs through Roehl, and Buddy is now an owner operator running his own trucking company. 

Brent K., Fleet Operations Manager for Roehl's Dedicated Division, joins Roman and Michael to talk about the work our truck driving teammates do for our dedicated customers. Brent also speaks about how Roehl's support teams, from operations to maintenance to customer service, work together to deliver customer and driver success.

Brent mentions several fleets that may have opportunities on them in this episode, including fleets with recent truck driver pay increases.

Brent notes that our dedicated teammates get excellent miles, consistent routes, repeat locations and weekly (and often weekend) home time truck drivers can plan around.

Brent also encourages everyone to hold safety as a value and drive the Roehl Way to Protect Others.  

Lucas Heart, Roehl's Marketing & Communications Manager, joins Michael and a returning Roman to discuss many of the good things Roehl offers.
 

Flatbed Regional driver Jaime S. joins guest hosts Judah and Jason to share how he got started in trucking, why he chose Roehl over other trucking companies and how is career is going. Jaime came through Roehl's free CDL training (here's how you can Get Paid While You Get Your CDL). As a driver in Roehl's Tri-State Flatbed Regional Fleet, Jaime notes that his equipment is kept "top-of-the-line" and he gets home when he is supposed to be there. 

Roehl's Employee Wellness Coordinator, Tianna V., joins Michael & guest host Judah to talk about healthy eating and choices. Tianna also shared some new foods with our hosts, so you'll hear their honest reaction as they do an on-air taste-test. You'll also get Michael's famous kale recipe!  

VP of Technology John Paape joins Michael and guest host Judah to talk about our technology, some projects our IT team is working on and how that innovation helps our driving teammates.