Veteran journalist and long-time friend of Nemo Nation, Dan Ronan, joins hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo for an in-depth conversation about the latest headlines shaping the trucking and logistics industry.

With over 30 years of award-winning journalism experience—including eight Emmy Awards and two Edward R. Murrow Awards—Dan brings unmatched insight to the biggest issues facing drivers, carriers, and the supply chain. From his time as Managing Producer and Senior Reporter at Transport Topics to his work as a host on SiriusXM and Washington DC’s WTOP-FM, Dan has been on the frontlines of transportation news, crisis communications, and aviation safety.

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac talk with Ben Wilkens, Cybersecurity Principal Engineer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), about the hidden cybersecurity risks facing the trucking industry — and the surprising role that foreign-made technology plays.

Ben shares insights from NMFTA’s new research on components made in China, explaining how they can pose real-world risks of foreign intelligence gathering and potential malicious use — even in common consumer electronics that trucking companies rely on.

We’ll connect the dots between headline news about Chinese hackers and what it actually means for fleets, drivers, and industry vendors. Plus, Ben previews NMFTA’s Third-Party Vendor Security Checklist and teases an upcoming online training program for trucking cybersecurity awareness.

With decades of combined experience in trucking operations, IT, and cybersecurity — and an active Class A CDL — Ben offers a unique, boots-on-the-ground perspective on keeping our industry safe from cyber threats.

Ohio is stepping up in a big way for America’s truck drivers.

From Uber and Lyft to DoorDash and Instacart — Sergio Avedian has seen the gig economy from every angle.

In this episode of Nemo Nation with hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac, Sergio shares insights from over six years as the Senior Contributor at The Rideshare Guy and his decades in the financial world.

We dive into:

The current state of rideshare and delivery platforms

How regulations could reshape gig work

Tips for drivers and delivery workers to maximize earnings

What the future holds for the on-demand economy

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Kent Grisham, President & CEO of the Nebraska Trucking Association, to talk about standing up for trucking in the face of government overreach.

Kent shares the inside story of Nebraska’s involvement in suing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) — becoming the only state trucking association besides the CTA to do so — and how that fight led to a settlement including a repeal of the Advanced Clean Fleets rules.

We also dive into NTA’s push for tort reform, Kent’s decades of leadership experience, his role as a pastor and chaplain, and why advocacy matters for the trucking industry nationwide.

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Anne-Marie Lynn, Director of Business Development & Marketing at U.S. Legal Services, for a conversation that connects some of trucking’s most pressing issues.

Anne-Marie shares insights from the latest ATRI research on the nationwide diesel technician shortage and what it means for the industry’s future. We also dive into driver health and wellness initiatives, plus an inside look at ACT 1 — what it is, what it supports, and why it matters to trucking.

With over a decade at U.S. Legal Services, Anne-Marie has played a key role in expanding their reach, building industry partnerships, and supporting drivers with tailored legal benefit plans. She also serves in multiple leadership roles across ATA, TCA, and ACT 1, making her a strong voice for the industry’s advancement.

On this episode of Nemo Nation, Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Eugene Mulero, senior reporter and editor at Transport Topics, to unpack the latest push by Republicans for federal permitting reform, including plans to streamline the permitting process for surface transportation upgrades and infrastructure projects.

Eugene brings expertise in federal policy and logistics coverage, helping listeners understand how this effort could impact project timelines, trucking infrastructure, and the future of American transportation.

Guest: Eugene Mulero – Senior Reporter & Editor, Transport Topics

Website: https://www.ttnews.com

Also: Professor of Professional Practice, George Mason University

This week on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with writer, filmmaker, and show biz veteran David Avallone — the creative mind behind stories that leap from Gotham’s streets to epic fairy tale battlefields.

David shares behind-the-scenes insights from:

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome Jeremy D. Baker, former US Army counterintelligence agent, Afghanistan combat veteran, and debut crime fiction author, to talk about his gripping new novel, The Guilty Sleep.

The book follows Afghanistan vet Dexter Grant, who’s broke, battling PTSD, and on the verge of divorce when his old Army team comes calling. The mission? Rescue their former interpreter by ripping off a dangerous queenpin’s drug money. But when the plan goes off the rails, Dex’s wife and daughter are thrown into the crosshairs, forcing him to draw on every ounce of his training and inner grit to save them.

Jeremy shares how his own military service, PTSD journey, and 20 years in national security shaped his storytelling — and why The Guilty Sleep resonates not just as a page-turning thriller, but as a deeply human story of loyalty, purpose, and survival.

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Chris “Gonzo” Gonzalez — 8-year Army veteran, 22-year trucking industry veteran, and founder of NXTStep Vets — along with Lemuel Israel, one of NXTStep’s newest alumni, and special in-studio guest Jeff Pierce from Wreaths Across America.

Lemuel’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and service. A retired Army communications veteran and social worker, Lemuel lost his home in a fire just months ago. Through NXTStep Vets, he is now launching a new nonprofit called 3 Thumbs Up: Growing Through Nature — a community garden project that will supply local food banks and provide fresh produce to veteran families.

Gonzo shares how NXTStep Vets helps veterans rediscover purpose, balance work and life, and turn challenges into opportunities. Jeff Pierce joins the conversation to highlight the mission of Wreaths Across America, honoring and remembering veterans across the nation.