Loaded And Rolling

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  • Making Safety Sexy: Inside Netradyne’s 10 Years of Video, AI, and Fleet Innovation

    In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Adam Kahn from Netradyne to explore how the company has evolved over the past decade—and how fleet technology has changed right along with it.

    Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Netradyne reflects on its early days in video telematics and the shift from basic visibility to true, AI-powered context. Adam shares how advancements in edge computing, multi-camera systems, and intelligent alerts are helping fleets move beyond reactive safety programs toward proactive coaching, recognition, and real driver buy-in.

    The conversation also dives into how fleets are using the platform today—from improving safety and reducing litigation risk to uncovering operational insights around loading, unloading, detention, fuel efficiency, and last-mile challenges. Adam discusses recent partnerships, evolving adoption strategies for driver-facing cameras, and why transparency and flexibility are critical to successful deployments.

    Looking ahead, the episode explores how generative AI and prompt-based video search are poised to transform fleet operations, allowing managers to ask smarter questions and get faster, more meaningful answers—without changing their entire business model.

    Whether you’re a fleet operator, safety leader, or technology enthusiast, this episode offers a forward-looking look at where video telematics is headed and how Netradyne is shaping the future of connected fleets.

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    28 min
  • How to Stand Out in a Flood of Driver Monitoring Solutions with Dreyev

    In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with the team from Dreyev to discuss how their technology distinguishes itself in a saturated market of driver safety solutions.

    Thomas is joined by Maggie Stys (CEO & Co-Founder), Roberto Sicconi (CTO & Co-Founder), and Peter Smelzer (Fleet Risk Advisor) to explore how their platform detects and addresses distractions and drowsiness without relying on complex hardware installations.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    • Dreyev’s Differentiator: What makes this tech different from the flood of "driver monitoring" solutions currently available.

    • Meet Walter: An introduction to "Walter," the platform's AI companion.

    • A Supportive Skeptic: Peter Smelzer joins the conversation to translate technical features into real-world implications for carriers and drivers.

    • Co-Driver Expertise: How the platform utilizes co-driver expertise to enhance driver safety.

      Guests:

      • Maggie Stys: CEO and Co-Founder, Dreyev

      • Roberto Sicconi: CTO and Co-Founder, Dreyev

      • Peter Smelzer: Fleet Risk Advisor, Dreyev

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        31 min
      • Fighting fraud, carrier identity and new funding with Highway

        In today’s episode, Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway joins us to talk about their recent funding, how they’re fighting fraud and the new release of their Trusted Freight Exchange.

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        36 min
      • Trucking’s Two-Front War: Capacity Contracts And Costs Explode

        The freight market is living a double life. On one hand, the domestic market is hitting the brakes, defined by shrinking truckload capacity and regulatory friction. On the other, global players and specialized sectors are flooring the accelerator on massive investments.
        In this episode, we dissect this "market schizophrenia". We look at how a 32% drop in new tractor builds and stricter enforcement of driver language rules are tightening the screws on capacity. We also explore the massive strategic investments happening in global air cargo, AI-driven safety tech, and specialized healthcare logistics.
        But as fleets fight for volume, they're also battling a two-front war. Michael "Mike" Precia, President and CSO of Fleetworthy, joins the show to discuss the other crisis: the compounding rise in essential costs. With truck insurance premiums up 43% in five years and toll costs doubling in the last decade, Precia argues that survival in this cycle won't come from waiting for demand. It will be won by fleets that master "fleet readiness" and gain visibility over the costs they can control.
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        27 min
      • Driving Safety Forward: How PFG Uses AI to Protect Drivers and the Public

        In this episode, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Tio Tom, VP of Safety at Performance Food Group, to explore how one of America’s largest food distributors is transforming fleet safety. From combating distracted driving to detecting fatigue through AI, PFG’s data-driven approach has cut collision risks by more than 50%. Learn how technology, coaching, and compassion are reshaping safety across the industry.

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        19 min
      • Hybrid Highway - The current state of the industry's Messy Middle with Sustainability and AI

        In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, we're joined by Dean Marris, Chief Data Science Officer, and Craig Marris, Chief Sustainability Officer at EROAD, to discuss the intersection of sustainability and artificial intelligence in the trucking industry. They explore how fleets can leverage technology to navigate the "messy middle" of transitioning to more sustainable practices while maintaining profitability.

        Topics covered in this episode include:

        • Digital Twin Simulation: Learn how fleets can use digital twins to test and de-risk the transition to alternative fuels and electric vehicles before making significant investments.

        • AI for Efficiency: Discover how AI is helping to reduce waste in the supply chain, from minimizing empty miles to preventing food spoilage in reefers.

        • Safety Innovations: Hear about the latest in AI-powered multi-camera systems that are improving driver safety by reducing blind spots and preventing collisions.

        • The Power of Data Sharing: Understand why collaboration and data sharing between carriers, shippers, and OEMs are crucial for achieving industry-wide sustainability and safety goals.

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          29 min
        • Creating Safer Roads with Together for Safer Roads

          In today's episode, Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director at Together for Safer Roads joins us to talk about how nongovernmental organizations are helping companies, governments, and communities improve road safety through technology and policy.

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          22 min
        • Inside the Truck Auction World: Taylor & Martin on Remarketing, Value, and the Future of Fleets

          On this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Steve Oliver, VP of Sales and Marketing at Taylor & Martin Auctioneers, to explore the evolving world of truck and trailer auctions. From the shift to online broadcast auctions and their nationwide reach, to the strategies fleets use to maximize equipment value, Oliver breaks down why auctions are a critical pillar in the remarketing process. Discover how specialization, transparency, and strong buyer networks give fleets—from single-unit owner-operators to major carriers—a competitive edge in today’s market.

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          29 min
        • Minutes Matter: Driver Recruiting Insights with Tenstreet CEO Tim Crawford

          On this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Tim Crawford, cofounder and CEO of Tenstreet, to break down the latest driver recruiting trends from their UConnect 2025 conference. From why minutes can make or break a hire, to how app-based communication is reshaping recruiting, Crawford shares data-driven insights on what carriers must do to attract and retain drivers in a tough freight market. Discover why drivers are shifting toward private fleets, how application behavior signals broader economic shifts, and what fleets can do to streamline their hiring process and stand out in a competitive labor market.

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          29 min

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        Loaded and Rolling focuses on news, insights, analysis, and commentary on topics impacting enterprise trucking companies and their role in the supply chain.

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