The Switch Point

This week on The Switch Point , the microphones are turned over to the original Axiom team as Vegas steps in to host a special Off the Rails episode featuring Tina from Accounting, Jess from Project Coordination, and producer Tom. Together, the crew takes a trip back to Axiom's early days, sharing what it was like working out of the company's first tiny office, wearing multiple hats, figuring thin...

We've officially hit 10 episodes of The Switch Point Podcast , and to celebrate, we're looking back at some of our favorite conversations, funniest moments, and biggest takeaways from the journey so far.  This special compilation episode features highlights from some of our most popular discussions covering rail safety, track inspections, compliance audits, rail security, railroad leadership,...

In this Off the Rails edition of The Switch Point Podcast , Joe sits down with longtime rail industry leader Ron Lord for a candid conversation about family legacy, military service, railroad leadership, safety culture, and the future of the freight rail industry.  As a third-generation railroader and father of a fourth-generation railroader, Ron shares how a family deeply rooted in the railr...

In this solo episode of The Switch Point , Joe pulls back the curtain on one of Axiom Rail Services' most requested offerings: rail compliance and operational audits. What actually happens when Axiom arrives on-site? What are auditors looking for? And why do so many rail facilities have hidden compliance, safety, and operational risks they don't even know exist? Joe walks listeners through the ent...

This week on The Switch Point , Joe is joined by two members of the Axiom team, Vegas and Harlee, for another candid and completely unfiltered Off the Rails episode. From customer relationships and company culture to office bird feeders, conference road trips, and the strange realities of corporate life, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities helping drive Axiom forward...

This week on The Switch Point , Joe sits down with Karl Gansen, Rail Operations Manager at Weighing Technologies , for a fascinating deep dive into one of the most overlooked, but absolutely critical, parts of the rail industry: scales and weight certification. From railcar loading safety and hazardous commodity compliance to massive 80,000-pound rail scale calibrations, Karl breaks down how accur...

This week on The Switch Point , Joe sits down with Axiom team members Tina and Jess for another “Off the Rails” episode—an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the people helping build the company from the ground up. From chaotic office stories and Nerf gun wars to company growth, leadership philosophy, and scaling a business without losing culture, this episode dives deep into what makes Axiom R...

This week on The Switch Point , Joe dives into one of the most overlooked conversations in modern railroading: security. From train robberies and cargo theft to hazmat risks, border security, and protecting railroad crews in the field, this episode breaks down the real-world threats facing the rail industry—and why most companies are dangerously underprepared. Joe shares firsthand experiences from...

This week on The Switch Point , Joe sits down with longtime friend and newly appointed Director of Operations, Mike Thomason, for one of the most unfiltered episodes yet. From near misses and derailments to stubborn old-head railroaders and absolute chaos in the field, the two swap stories from years spent working in rail operations, training crews, and dealing with the reality of transload safety...

This week on The Switch Point , Joe is joined by producer Tom for an in-depth conversation on one of the most overlooked—but most critical—parts of the rail industry: track inspections. From safety risks and regulatory compliance to preventing derailments and protecting operations, this episode breaks down why proper track inspections are essential for any facility handling rail traffic. Joe share...

This week on The Switch Point , things get a little less formal—and a lot more Off the Rails. Joe is joined by Mike (HR), Vegas (Marketing), and Tom (Producer) for a behind-the-scenes look at what actually goes on inside Axiom Rail Services. From hiring challenges and rapid growth to office banter, Nerf gun wars, and unfiltered team dynamics, this episode pulls back the curtain on the people drivi...

In the debut episode of The Switch Point Podcast , we sit down with Axiom Rail Services President Joe Porro to unpack the real story behind the company—and the rail industry most people never see. From building a business through grit, setbacks, and a post-COVID reset, to redefining what employee-first training looks like in one of the most dangerous and overlooked sectors of the economy, Joe shar...

The Switch Point is where the rail industry’s biggest conversations collide. Hosted by Axiom Rail Services , this podcast brings serious energy to the world of ethics, auditing, and real-world rail operations, with a sharp focus on transload rail. Every episode puts you in the room with railroad experts, regulators, supply chain analysts, and railcar manufacturing executives who are shaping the fu...