Keeping It Roehl

In this episode, Jeannie S. explains her journey to and now with Roehl. Jeannie started in Roehl's Get Your CDL program, then drove by herself, then became a trainer and eventually drove as an owner operator leased to Roehl. Jeannie is now an instructor helping new drivers get started in the trucking and transportation industry.

Jason Sims, Roehl's Vice President of Maintenance, joins Travis to talk about the excellent support our team provides drivers. Jason also talks about why Roehl's a great place to start a driving and non-driving career - especially if you want to be among the best truck/trailer and diesel mechanics in the industry. 

Ramondo E. talks about his extensive experience in trucking with Travis and Jason Francis. Ramondo started with Roehl in 2012 and then soon became an owner operator leased to Roehl. During that time, Ramondo was a Certified Driver Trainer. Ramondo left Roehl for about 6 months, then returned for another almost year. Ramondo then left Roehl for more than a decade, and he talks about what he missed...

In this episode, you'll hear from Business Development Executive Weston P. and former host Jason F. Weston shares how he came to Roehl, how shippers value our services and how driving teammates help our sales teammates with new opportunities. 

In this episode Mike H. and RADAR join Travis to talk about training, using your contacts to get help when you need it, technology, and MPG.

In this episode, Charles Jones, Jr. returns to the podcast to talk about this experience at the Transition Trucking: Driving to Excellence Award. Charles won the award, including a brand new Kenworth T680 truck, and he is now an owner operator partnering with Roehl. 

Tianna is back to share updates on our Health & Wellness Program.

Kevin Lieders, VP of Refrigerated & Dedicated Customer Service, and John Paape, VP of Technology, return to the podcast to discuss many topics, including how Kevin joined Roehl in the very early 1980s as a driver, how he works with customers to help solve their freight and shipping requirements and, of course, how technology is helping our drivers Deliver Success. 

Tait Strand, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Veterans Representative joins Tim Norlin, VP of Driver Employment, David Eder, Roehl Transport Military & Field Recruiter and Travis to discuss Roehl Transport being honored as a 2025 Vets Ready Employer by the Wisconsin (DWD).

Radar returns to share his experience delivering a truckload of wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery as part of our support for Wreaths Across America. 

Brent K. & Julie S. join Travis to recap the 2025 United Way Campaign where TeamRoehl once again set a new fundraising record. They talk about the different events we held and look forward to 2026. 

In this bonus episode, we hear from podcast guests, hosts (new and old) and other members of TeamRoehl . 

RADAR returns to catch up with Jim, a former trainee that RADAR helped learn how to be successful. Jim was a police officer before coming to Roehl, and he shares the benefits of making the change to become a truck driver. 

Maribel F. returns to update us on her progress as a truck driver trainer. 

In this episode, Brandon E., Refrigerated Fleet Operations Manager, joins Travis to talk about Roehl's Refrigerated Division. Brandon covers the benefits of being a refrigerated fleet driver and dispels some common myths about being hauling temperature controlled freight. 

In this episode, Dana A. joins Travis to talk about his long journey with Roehl. Dana joined Roehl as driver in 2010 and he became an owner operator in 2012. Dana talks about the medical emergency he experienced, and how that lead to him coming off the road as a driver and eventually becoming an instructor in our Orientation and Driver Development Department and now to his role as a Fleet Training...

Benefits Open Enrollment runs from November 3-16, 2025. In this episode, Sara Y. Benefits Manager returns to talk about how Roehl has enhanced our benefits offerings to help and support our teammates. Sara also shares some highlights and reminders about our Benefits Open Enrollment. You can learn about Roehl's benefits and Open Enrollment at RoehlBenefits.com

In this episode, Charles Jones, Jr. joins Travis & Tim Norlin to talk about his journey to Roehl. From his military service to getting his CDL through Georgia Driving Academy to on-the-job training with Roehl, Charles demonstrates why he is a finalist for the Transition Trucking: Driving to Excellence award. Transition Trucking is a national competition that recognizes the successful transitio...

Truck driver Justin C. joins Travis to talk about his experience with Roehl. Justin is a refrigerated driver in our national fleet, and he's referred many, many drivers to Roehl. Justin explains his process, including why he recommends Roehl and how it benefits him and our company.

In this episode, Julie S., Roehl Transport's Social Media Specialist, joins Travis to talk about our United Way campaign. Julie is a Co-Chair of Roehl's United Way Committee, and she shares how TeamRoehl supports our local communities through our United Way campaign.

Roehl Transport's VP of Technology John Paape & Radar, a Roehl Driver Trainer, join Travis in this episode. They discuss successful training practices, how technology enables training & Driver Success as well as how Innovation is paired with our Cornerstone Value of Safety. 

In this episode, Travis and Tianna are joined by Steve Vandenberg, a Physical Therapist and the Director of Operations at Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT). Roehl's partnership with Doctors of Physical Therapy offers Roehl employees and their dependents on the Roehl Medical Plan free physical therapy services.

Dan L., who was our very first guest, returns to the podcast to update us on his life after leaving Roehl Transport. Dan got his CDL through Roehl in 1994, and he then drove for TeamRoehl for nearly 20 years. He then came off the road and became an instructor in our Orientation and Driver Development Department until his recent retirement. 

Travis is joined by Ronda S. - Roehl's Talent Acquisition Specialist. Ronda shares her career journey and how she came to work on TeamRoehl . Ronda is passionate about helping grow Roehl Transport and matching candidates with the great opportunities that we offer. 

Mitchell R. returns to the podcast for the third time for another update on his professional and personal life. Mitchell completed Roehl's Get Your CDL on-the-job training program and is now a local dedicated yard driver. He was also featured in a series of award-winning GYCDL videos ( watch the videos ). Mitchell also appeared on episodes 49 & 74 of the Keeping It Roehl Podcast.