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Loaded And Rolling

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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53:28

End of the Road: How the Trucking Industry Lost Its Soul

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2026/02/03

Trucking isn’t just a job—it’s a craft, a culture, and a way of life. In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Watson sits down with journalist and lifelong trucker Gord McGill to unpack how deregulation, automation, government policy, and the “driver shortage” narrative have transformed trucking over the past few decades—and not for the better. Drawing from McGill’s upcoming book End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers, the conversation explores declining wages, rising safety risks,

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26:44

How AI Is Transforming Fleet Maintenance: Cutting...

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2026/01/27

At Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Brian Mulshine, Senior Director of Product Management at Trimble, to unpack how AI, integrations, and real-time data are reshaping fleet maintenance. From AI-powered road call agents and automated invoice processing to predictive maintenance, OEM deep-linking, and tire failure trends, this conversation dives into how fleets can reduce downtime, slash administrative work, and keep trucks rolling in a tight freight

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31:36

AI Is Eating the Back Office: Trimble’s Spicy Takes...

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2026/01/20

Recorded live at Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble Transportation, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation about AI, software, and the future of logistics work.Jonah breaks down how Trimble operates at the “plumbing layer” of the supply chain, why tools like PC*MILER are still the industry’s ground truth, and why many past tech hype cycles—blockchain, visibility, buzzword AI—missed the

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23:32

AI in the Cab and the Back Office: Inside Trimble’s...

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2026/01/13

At Trimble Insight 2025, Thomas Wasson talks with Trimble’s Rishi Mehra about the rapid evolution of fleet technology. They explore how AI is transforming route optimization, driver navigation, fuel planning, order intake, and back-office workflows—without replacing human expertise. From capturing dispatcher tribal knowledge to enabling voice-driven, in-cab AI copilots, this episode breaks down what’s real, what’s coming, and how fleets can unlock immediate ROI in a tight freight market.Follow the

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27:05

How AI & Cloud TMS Are Giving Fleet Operators Their...

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2026/01/06

Fleet operations are moving faster than ever — and legacy systems can’t keep up. In this interview from the Trimble Insights Conference, Trimble CEO Rob Painter explains how cloud-based TMS platforms, agentic AI, and connected workflows are helping fleets cut hours of manual work down to minutes.The conversation covers real operational pain points like roadside breakdowns, tender processing, cybersecurity threats, and why AI should quietly solve problems instead of becoming another buzzword. If

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27:12

Making Safety Sexy: Inside Netradyne’s 10 Years of...

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2025/12/23

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

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30:22

How to Stand Out in a Flood of Driver Monitoring...

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2025/11/18

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:

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35:03

Fighting fraud, carrier identity and new funding with...

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2025/11/12

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.Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:31

Trucking’s Two-Front War: Capacity Contracts And...

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2025/11/04

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

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18:08

Driving Safety Forward: How PFG Uses AI to Protect...

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2025/10/28

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.Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about

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28:52

Hybrid Highway - The current state of the industry's...

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2025/10/07

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

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27:32

How fleet safety technology makes fleets smarter and...

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2025/09/30

In today’s episode Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto joins us to talk about the technology and processes behind fleet vehicle safety technology and how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing how fleets handle safety.Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:08

Creating Safer Roads with Together for Safer Roads

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2025/09/23

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:20

Inside the Truck Auction World: Taylor & Martin on...

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2025/09/09

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

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28:05

Minutes Matter: Driver Recruiting Insights with...

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2025/09/02

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

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28:37

AI Routing and the Road to Safer Fleets

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2025/08/19

Welcome to a special episode from Samsara Beyond 25 in San Diego, where FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson explores the future of fleet technology and road safety.In this episode, you'll hear from Frank Kopas, Head of Go-to-Market Strategy at Next Billion AI, a Singapore-headquartered tech company providing API and SDKs for mapping, routing, and navigation. Learn how they tackle complex dynamic route optimization for entire fleets, incorporating real-time events to deliver more accurate ETAs, and

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28:32

Fleet Futures: AI, Autonomy, and Proactive Safety –...

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2025/08/05

Join Thomas Wasson live from the Samsara Beyond event in San Diego as he dives deep into the future of fleet and facility management with industry leaders. This episode features insightful conversations with Ryan Powell from Velociti and Dennis Collins from Maxim Craneworks, exploring how technology is transforming heavy-duty operations and driving significant improvements in safety and efficiency.Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves ShowsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit

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28:50

80 Volvos & a Dream: How Silchuk Transport Is Betting...

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2025/07/29

In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Watson sits down with Andre Silchuck, owner and CEO of Silchuck Transport, to discuss the company’s largest fleet purchase to date—80 brand new Volvo VNL 860 trucks. Andrey shares the thought process behind the investment, the importance of timing the trucking cycle, and why features like adaptive cruise control, I-Shift transmissions, and advanced HVAC systems are game-changers for driver satisfaction and safety. They also dive into fleet

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26:40

Freight market update with TA Services

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2025/07/22

In today’s episode, Jerad Dennis, director of pricing and business intelligence at TA Services joins us to talk about TA’s recently released Transportation Trendline report. We dive into how spot rate trends, the impact of weather and seasonality, and what watch as we approach the second half of 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:32

Freight market update with TA Services

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2025/07/15

In today’s episode, Jerad Dennis, director of pricing and business intelligence at TA Services joins us to talk about TA’s recently released Transportation Trendline report. We dive into how spot rate trends, the impact of weather and seasonality, and what watch as we approach the second half of 2025. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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