Keeping It Roehl

What's a Market Owner? In this episode, Jason and Travis catch up with Ryan K. a Roehl Transport Market Owner. Ryan shares his long history with Roehl, including how he started as a driver with Roehl in 1994, became a fleet manager (working with new drivers), then he became a planner for a long time before transitioning to a Market Owner. As a Market Owner, Ryan works with customer service, planne...

In this Bonus Episode, you'll hear a very special broadcast by Road Dog Live on SiriusXM and KC Phillips that was recorded from our Marshfield Terminal on 10/4/2023. You'll hear from Tim Norlin, Roehl's VP of Driver Employment, Eric Wilson, Director of Van Operations, John Paape, VP of Technology, Chris Anderson, Maintenance Support Manager, CEO Rick Roehl, Kimberly Maes, President of Flatbed and...

Jason and Travis welcome Corry J. to the podcast this week. Corry had a long career in the retail industry before joining TeamRoehl as a Fleet Manager in our Chicago Area Terminal. Corry advanced in his career by becoming a Fleet Operations Manager and then progressing to a Regional Operations Manager at Roehl's Phoenix Terminal - where Roehl has a large number of flatbed driving jobs.  

In this bonus episode, Joe J. joins Travis to discuss how truck drivers can properly maintain their trucks during the cold winter months. 

Jason and Travis are joined by Melissa Simmons, a Roehl recruiter and the driving force behind a special load that helped a Camp Toccoa Military Veteran Project. Melissa talks about hiring new Roehl drivers, how her passion for Roehl and Camp Toccoa came together and how Roehl's values matter to her and to the teammates she hires.  e and satisfaction.

In this episode Eric B., Roehl's Director of Van Operations, joins Jason and Travis to discuss our van operations. Eric talks about how Roehl offers home daily driving jobs to current drivers, Roehl's hiring strategy for the Van Division, the overall freight market and how we live our values of Driver Driven and Delivering Success. Eric shares some tips for drivers and how, across TeamRoehl , we w...

In this bonus episode, Mitchell R. returns to the podcast to meet Jason and give an 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 on YouTube). Mitchell also appeared on episode 49 of the Keeping It Roehl Podcast. 

Deb L. joins Jason and Travis to talk about her role as a Flatbed Fleet Operations Manager, a cargo securement training pilot and why she has stayed with TeamRoehl for so long. Deb shares how Roehl's values set us apart, how she wishes she had come to Roehl even sooner and her plans for the future, including retirement. 

In this bonus episode, Zach B. meets Jason and gives an update on his professional and personal life. Zach completed Roehl's Get Your CDL on-the-job training program. He found success as a company driver, and he then became an owner operator with Roehl's lease purchase program. Zach was also featured in a series of award-winning GYCDL videos (watch on YouTube).

In this episode, Jason and Travis are joined by Peter P., a fleet manager in Roehl Transport's Refrigerated Division. Peter talks about how he joined Roehl, the training and support he receives in his role and his background as a touring musician. 

In this bonus episode, Jason and Travis recorded from one of our Driver Appreciation events. They talked to a number of Roehl teammates about why they chose Roehl and why they continue to choose Roehl. Their very first guest is Roman H., who helped to start this podcast. Roman shared that he played professional baseball, and we included a photo of him from those days as the show artwork.

Innovation is one of Roehl's values, and our Information Technology team is leading the way in trucking. In this episode, meet Kurt D., a B2B/EDI Integration Analyst and hear how he came to be a member of TeamRoehl . Kurt shares some of what he does to support our company, and he talks about Roehl's Charitable Governance Committee and some of the programs we support, including the United Way (Roeh...

In this episode, Eric S. joins Jason and Travis to talk about his transition from college to the military to Roehl. Eric worked as a fleet manager and he helped schedule over-the-road training for recent CDL school graduates and Roehl's Get Your CDL program graduates. Eric is now a Fleet Operations Manager, supporting Roehl's Flatbed Division drivers and fleet managers. Outside of work, Eric keeps...

In this episode, you'll hear Gentry's B. story. Gentry joined TeamRoehl in 2021 through Roehl's on-the-job CDL A training program. After getting his CDL, Gentry talks about his Phase 2 experience with a Certified Driver Trainer, and then what he did after getting his own truck. Gentry first drove in our Van Midwest Regional fleet before transitioning into a dedicated fleet. Gentry then applied for...

Roehl's President of the Van Group Don I. joins Jason & Travis to share insights into the freight market, the conversations he has with customers and how important Roehl drivers are. In Don's role, he leads Roehl's Dry Van, Refrigerated & Dedicated Divisions. Don explains that he previously worked at two of the largest public trucking companies, and he offers some insights into how Roehl i...

Brian M. has decades of experience in trucking, and he joins Jason & Travis for a discussion about how he came to Roehl in a non-driving role. Brian explains that as Fleet Operations Manager, he leads a group of Fleet Managers and their drivers. Brian shares insights about the current freight market, how the industry has changed and how things like Roehl's Dynamic Pay Plans impact driving team...

With over 35 years and 4 million miles with Roehl, curtainside driver Norbert P. has a lot of experience in trucking. Norbert has achieved millions of safe miles with Roehl, and in this bonus episode with Travis, Norbert shares how he got started in trucking, why he came to Roehl, why he stays at Roehl and some tips for success. Norbert also talks about eating well as a truck driver, and his life...

Jason & Travis catch up with Roehl dedicated truck driver Jon A. in this episode. Jon shares his journey - from he was a tow truck driver to upgrading Class B CDL to a Class A through Roehl's on-the-job training program. Jon also talks about how he's been successful with Roehl and his passion for working on cars and dirt track racing when he's not driving. 

In this episode, Jarred G. joins Jason & Travis to talk about how he got into trucking. Jarred shares that he was a postal carrier and worked at a sign company before he decided to search for the best companies to get his CDL through. As a dedicated fleet driver, Jarred said he's getting great miles, excellent home time and a much better living. He loves what he does, and that's why he also be...

Eric Wilson, Roehl's Director of Refrigerated & Dedicated Operations, joins host Jason and Travis to discuss what dedicated operations look like at Roehl. Eric and Jason also dispel some of the myths about refrigerated trailers and customers. Eric recently celebrated 15 years with Roehl, and he has held positions in operations and recruiting during his time with Roehl.

With over 40 years on TeamRoehl , Kevin Lieders has worn many hats. From driving, to sales, to now refrigerated and dedicated customer service, Kevin's been an integral part of Roehl's success. Kevin shares how he got started with Roehl, including talking to our founder, Everett Roehl, and how he helped start our dry van business. Kevin also talks about how we started our refrigerated business, in...

In this episode, dedicated fleet driver Daniel Z. joins Jason and Travis to talk about how he finally got into trucking, after a long time thinking about it. Dan researched safe trucking companies, and that's how he first found Roehl. Dan shares his experience with Roehl's on-the-job CDL training program and how he's been doing since he got his CDL. Dan talks about how he manages his home life wit...

In this bonus episode, recorded live at our TeamRoehl Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 22, 2023, you'll hear from teammates who were honored at the event. Roehl's signature event recognizes driver honorees for their accomplishments, and all teammates for specific anniversary milestones for 2022.

Jessica J. joins host Jason and Travis to talk about our driving teammates deliver success to our customers. Jason shares that Jessica was his fleet manager years ago in our curtainside division. Jessica now works in our flatbed division, focusing on the Chicago market.   

Chris A., Roehl's Maintenance Support Manager, joins new host Jason Francis & Travis to talk about how Roehl is innovating and supporting driving teammates with our exceptional breakdown support and maintenance. Chris shares how Roehl measures time in the shop in minutes while other trucking companies measure that time in days.