Keeping It Roehl

In this episode, Kimberly Maes, President of Roehl's Flatbed Group, joins Jason & Travis to talk about her journey to Roehl. Kimberly leads one of the largest flatbed operations in the United States, and she talks about the breath of services we offer to our customers. 

In this episode, Aliya A. talks with Travis about her role on TeamRoehl . As our Non-driver Talent Acquisition Specialist, Aliya is helping grow our company by connecting potential employees with open positions. Aliya highlights how Roehl is an industry leader that offers a diverse work environment that is both interesting and challenging. She specifically calls out how Roehl provides many opportu...

John Paape, Roehl's VP of Technology, joins Travis and Tim Norlin (VP of Driver Employment) to share updates on the Rev 8 ELD through DriverTech and other topics, including Roehl's Driver Advisory Group, cybersecurity, and truck and trailer safety updates. As a leader in the transportation industry, John's team is on the forefront of delivering solutions to the members of TeamRoehl. John Paape was...

In this episode, Jason and Travis sit down with Ed Accola, Vice President of Roehl Logistics. Ed talks about how Roehl Logistics offers consulting and management solutions to shippers and carriers across the United States and Canada - with its own SCAC and operating authority. Whether it’s one load, project work, surge capacity or managing all of your freight, the Roehl Logistics team of transport...

Jason & Travis sit down with Radar, a Roehl Transport Certified Driver Trainer & Josh, truck driver who recently completed Roehl's on-the-job CDL training program, to talk about their journeys in the trucking industry. Radar joined Roehl after a long career with a private fleet trucking company, and he was recently honored with a Outstanding Trainer Award at Roehl's annual awards banquet....

In this episode, you'll hear from Joe G. as he shares his journey with Roehl Transport. Joe worked in a variety of driver support roles and as the manager of Roehl's non-driver recruitment. Joe tells Jason & Travis about how, after he left Roehl to pursue another opportunity, CEO Rick Roehl called and asked him to come back in his current role as a Business Development Executive. Joe's broad e...

In this episode, you'll meet Eric Allen, Roehl Transport's Vice President of Sales. Eric explains how he came to Roehl, what he likes about our company and how we we with customers to understand their business and deliver solutions to meet their needs. Eric explains the difference between value and price, and how why that makes a difference. 

Roehl's VP of Driver Employment Tim Norlin speaks with Jason & Travis about Roehl's participation in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program (SDAP) pilot program. Currently, CDL-A truck drivers who are younger than 21 cannot transport loads that traverse states; instead, they are only able to haul loads that start and end in the same state. The FMCSA Safe Driver Pilot was created to allow drive...

In this bonus episode, Jason & Kylene talk with honorees and guests at our recent Awards Banquet (celebrating 2023 award winners and honorees).

In this episode, Amanda G. from Roehl's Safety Department joins Jason & Travis to talk about her long tenure with Roehl (more than 18 years!), including starting in Roehl's Maintenance Department and moving to her current role as a Claims Adjuster II. Amanda goes into great detail about proof of delivery - what is proof of delivery, why the proof of delivery matters to customers and drivers an...

Join Jason & Travis as they talk with Beth G., Roehl's Director of Pricing. Beth talks about how Roehl builds long-lasting partnerships with shippers, and how that figures into Roehl Transport's shipping rates. Beth goes through her Roehl journey - from starting as a van customer service assistant, to moving into a customer service representative role and most recently as a market owner before...

***Update, since this episode was published, John Paape was named a Fleet Innovator by Heavy Duty Trucking.*** In this bonus episode, we'll listen to an episode of the Tech Titans Podcast with host Tim Hopkins featuring John Paape, Roehl Transport’s VP of Technology & CIO as a guest.  John shares his unique journey through various industries, including the military, medical, manufacturing, and...

In this episode, Jonathan H. joins Jason & Travis to talk about his journey to Roehl. Jonathan started in trucking by going through Roehl's Get Your CDL on-the-job training. He then drove for Roehl until leaving for personal reasons, though he knew he wanted to return to Roehl. When the opportunity arose, Jonathan did come back to become an instructor in the program that helped get his start i...

In this bonus episode, Travis speaks with Jason K. & Chris A. about pre-trip, in-route and post-trip inspections and common maintenance support that our road team offers TeamRoehl drivers. Roehl's CDL training is among the best in the trucking industry, and Roehl measures downtime in minutes (not days like most other trucking companies). 

In this episode, Sam G. joins Jason & Travis to talk about her role as the Director of Customer Service in our Flatbed Division. Sam shares her journey in trucking, starting as an assistant in our Dry Van Division, to becoming a Market Owner to Director of Flatbed CS. Sam talks about how she works with our operational leaders and pricing leaders to balance the needs of our customers. Sam also...

In this bonus episode, Travis talks with Christopher R. about why he got into trucking. Christopher worked in construction, including travelling for his job, and he wanted to do something different. Christopher shares that his father gave him advice before he became a driver, and his step-father also gave him guidance about managing his relationships. Christopher got his CDL through Roehl, and he...

Jason & Travis sit down with Mark S. in this episode. Mark talks about his journey to Roehl. He shares that he joined Roehl as an experienced driver over 13 years ago. Mark operates in Roehl's National Van Fleet, and he talks about how being a professional truck driver has helped him accomplish a lot in his personal life. Mark shares that he manages a private Facebook group for Roehl drivers a...

In this bonus episode, Travis talks with Jeremy R., an Owner Operator & Certified Truck Driver Trainer. Jeremy is also an ATBS Navigator. Jeremy shares his trucking journey - from getting his CDL, to becoming an owner operator to training new truck drivers. He also talks about what he learned at each step, and the motivations behind why he took them. 

Geno F. joins Jason and Travis to talk about the investments we make in our teammates. Geno shares his journey to Roehl, and how the benefits he's experienced working for a company that's both built on values and living those values!

In this bonus episode, Jeff E. talks about the Roehl Way of Protective Driving, and how he uses those skills when driving in his personal vehicle. Jeff, who has 45+ years in the transportation industry, recently retired after 40 years with Roehl. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Jeff E. & Charles C. about Roehl's owner operator and lease purchase program. Jeff shares that, after 40 years, he has retired. We wish Jeff the best in his retirement and welcome those who are interested in becoming an owner operator leased on with Roehl to connect with Charles.

In this bonus episode, Tim Norlin & Adrian Wheeler join Travis to talk about Wreaths Across America and safety at Roehl. Tim is Roehl's VP of Driver Employment and Adrian is Roehl's Director of Safety. Both have been members of TeamRoehl for about 7 years. Both have worked in trucking for a long time, and they share their experiences at Roehl and what they enjoy doing outside of work.

In this episode, Jason & Travis catch up with John Paape, Roehl's VP of Technology. John talks about a number of topics that will matter to our driving teammates, including our work on a new tablet for our drivers to use in their trucks, routing options, the amount of feedback our teammates send and how that helps us innovate and make our processes better. John also discusses the rise of AI, h...

In this episode, a guest with over 20 years of service on TeamRoehl joins Jason and Travis. Listen to episode to hear some history and discover who the mystery guest is!  

In this bonus episode, Travis talks with Maurice F., who joined Roehl as an experienced truck driver. Maurice talks about why he got a CDL, his time before Roehl and how things have been since he became a member of TeamRoehl . As a driver in our Dedicated Midwest Refrigerated Fleet, Maurice notes that he has the support he needs to be successful, that he gets the home time he wants and he's able t...