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If you're in the transportation industry, you know that COVID-19 has changed the rules of business. New sanitation processes, social distancing measures, and proper hygiene methods now inform everyday processes. At the same time, the pandemic has disrupted supply chains and created market volatility. So, we ask, how are businesses performing under this new work environment? And, what further steps should companies take to protect their employees? Find out, as host Seth Clevenger revisits interviews with a broad range of industry experts and their evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 has placed significant strain on many freight networks. While some businesses ground to a halt, others raced to meet demand spikes. (problem) So how are third-party logistics providers adapting to meet these challenges? And how will this crisis change supply chains in the long run? To get answers, Seth Clevenger chats with two 3PL (third-party logistics) executives who have had first-hand experience contending with this crisis. They help us better understand the freight-market disruption caused by the pandemic, and how the industry might look on the other side. Tune in.

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There is no playbook for navigating the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, open communication and access to a virtual work place can ease the transition to a remote environment and help ensure that essential freight arrives on time. But what about those who can't work from home? What about the front line drivers? How can trucking companies adjust their operations to ensure that essential freight keeps moving while protecting their workers? According to senior risk consultant at Hub International, Lilli Chiu, and president of cross-border LTL carrier Polaris Transportation, Dave Cox, fleets can establish measures to help protect their drivers and other employees from contracting the virus. Join host Seth Clevenger as he discovers safety tips and risk management strategies for both the virtual back-office and on the road.

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COVID-19 has been a wake-up call to many businesses and their ability to mobilize rapidly, set up crisis management mechanisms, and build the supply chain resilience that will see them through to the other side. So, what can the supply chain do when disaster strikes? How can fleets, shippers, and 3PLs better prepare for volatile freight demand? In this episode, we find that knowledge is essential. Knowing the location and status of freight makes all the difference in navigating uncertainty. When facilities experience crisis-related interruptions, having constant visibility and utilizing equipment properly is key. Supply chain visibility experts, Glenn Koepke and Francis Roy, suggest that those who map their supply networks will not operate blind when disruption occurs. Tune in to find out how to acknowledge systematic gaps in your logistics network and mobilize towards the future.

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Two trucks travel together in a tight formation on the highway, linked by connected vehicle technology. When the driver of the lead truck brakes, the following truck automatically follows suit. The two move synchronously along a route, maintaining close proximity and securing improved fuel economy. Test drivers now at the helm of these truck platoons say the experience is a lot like using adaptive cruise control on steroids. In this episode, host Seth Clevenger speaks with Mike Perkins and Derrick Loo, professional test drivers at Peloton, one of the companies at the forefront of developing truck platooning systems. Tune in to learn more about what they do and how it is paving the way for a commercial rollout of this technology.

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Much of the trucking industry continues to rely on older onboard technology for mission-critical functions such as electronic logging of driver hours of service. This reliance on legacy systems can hurt reliability and efficiency, particularly with the sunsetting of 3G networks. So, is it time for fleets and their technology vendors to implement faster replacement cycles for onboard tech? How soon will fleets need to make this transition? To find answers, Seth Clevenger talks to Ray Greer, CEO of Omnitracs, one of the industry's biggest technology suppliers, and Deryk Powell, president at Velociti, a company at the front lines of onboard hardware installation and repair. Tune in to find out how upgrading onboard technology can help fleets make the crucial transition into the era of cloud computing.

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Driver recruiting and turnover have been persistent challenges for trucking companies, but the industry is also struggling to attract a new generation of technicians to maintain and repair the increasingly high-tech trucks that move the nation’s freight. What's next? Will maintenance shops finally find ways to revolutionize recruiting? To answer these questions, Seth Clevenger sits with the two people most-focused on the new technician hunt. Join us in Atlanta as we talk to Technology & Maintenance Council's executive director, Robert Braswell, and new chairman, Stacy Earnhardt and find out who's fixing the trucks of tomorrow.

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Driver safety is paramount for trucking companies, but determining which drivers are most likely to be involved in a crash is no simple task. As it taps into a variety of data sources, predictive analytics software helps to reduce the guesswork. What will this technology reveal? How will it help us mine data and discover behavior patterns in drivers? To get answers, Seth Clevenger turns to the data guys. In this episode, he talks with Hayden Cardiff, CEO of Idelic, and Ashim Bose, chief data scientist at Omnitracs.

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“Crazy.” “Idealistic.” “Fraud.” “This guy’s dream is nothing more than vaporware.” When you are Trevor Milton, and your ideas challenge the status quo in a major industry like trucking, you hear a lot of names and labels. But you also press on because you believe zero-emission trucks are not only possible but beautiful. So... has it been worth it? And when will these vehicles reach the market? Find out as host Seth Clevenger sits with the founder and CEO of Nikola Motor Co., which helped spark the industry’s move toward hydrogen- and electric-powered trucks.

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In this episode, we’re going to take a fresh look at the road ahead for electric-powered commercial vehicles… How soon will electrification truly take hold of trucking, and in what applications? And what are the obstacles that early adopters will need to overcome? Join Seth Clevenger in Las Vegas, from the show floor of CES 2020, as he interviews Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt chief engineer, and Chris Nordh, senior director of advanced vehicle technology and energy products at Ryder System.

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