In the 6,000,000 miles that he’s driven, Jan Quarnberg has never been involved in an accident and has never had any driving violations. Today, he tells us about his 40+ year career in trucking, his thoughts on safety, and more!

Raj Bajaj is the Vice President for Webfleet Solutions International, a Bridgestone Tire company. They are on a mission to make it easier to operate a fleet anywhere in the world. If you’ve ever been curious about how international markets prepare for maintenance, how critical infrastructure around the world plays a massive role in how goods are shipped, or wanted to know why a tire company would want to buy a software company, this is your episode.

Together for Safer Roads (TSR) is a global coalition on a mission to create safer roads. David Braunstein, President of TSR, joins us to discuss how the organization is rethinking road safety for public and private fleets alike.

Dr. Paul Atchley, a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Florida, has studied human behavior for decades and he’s convinced distracted driving is part of our everyday lives. So what can be done? On this episode of The Fleet, Paul educates us about distracted driving from the perspective of our brain.

Joining the show is FFreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey. Grace uncovers the abundance of opportunity available to drivers today, and why the antiquated industry is struggling to meet drivers on their terms. She also discusses how she thinks labor wages will roll back and how new innovations will make shipping easier and possibly less expensive.

Grant Goodale, founder, former CTO, and now CXO of Convoy, tells us how his team is transforming the trucking and shipping industry by helping connect drivers and companies with orders around the country.

As Tim Campbell, founder of Campbells Consultancy, sees it, switching to “alternatively-fuelled vans or trucks is the start of the journey, not the end.”

In today’s conversation, Tim takes on that journey and helps answer the questions you don’t even know to ask about switching to EVs. From how to power your vans to why it matters whether or not you are leasing your land to the role weather and location play in it all, Tim shares his take on everything you need to know about EV fleets.

Lytx CTO Rajesh Rudraradhya dives into the key trends facing the industry today, including cloud and increased connectivity, the impact of 5G, video as the new GPS, and the growing role vehicle sensors are playing in keeping drivers safe.

Herschel Evans, Safety Trainer and Driver for Yellow Corporation, offers first-hand insight into the driver’s world and what it takes to recruit and retain drivers for your fleet operations.

Jerry Glass, President and Founder of F&H Solutions Group, offers a valuable look into unions, apprenticeship programs, and how transportation companies can stay competitive in today’s economy.