Keeping It Roehl

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. 

In this episode, Jessica O. joins Travis to talk about her career progression with Roehl and what she does in her current role as our Learning & Development Administrator. Jess works in Roehl Youniversity, our online learning platform, and she was previously a guest on episode 35 of the Keeping It Roehl podcast. 

In this episode, Francisco P. joins Travis. Francisco is a Phoenix-based National Flatbed Fleet driver, and he's also a driver trainer, helping new teammates learn the skills they need to be successful. Francisco joined Roehl through our on-the-job Get Your CDL Program. He recently achieved 5 years of safe driving, and he has been named an Outstanding Driver Trainer every year since 2021. Francisc...

CEO Rick Roehl and John Spiros, Roehl's VP of Safety & Claims, join Travis to talk about our recent ATA President's Award. Roehl Transport is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 5-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor. 

In this episode, Travis is joined by Alec M. & Gavin G. who both recently became driver trainers with Roehl. Alec is a driver in Roehl's National Flatbed Fleet and Gavin is a driver in Roehl's Flatbed Great Lakes Fleet. While both drivers are in our flatbed division, they came to Roehl through different routes. Gavin joined Roehl as an experienced truck driver, and Alec earned his CDL through...

In this episode, Travis is joined by Mike H., a Roehl driver trainer in our Flatbed Tri-State Regional Fleet & Yovani M., a Flatbed National Fleet driver who was completing his on-the-job training. 

In this episode you'll hear from three new Roehl Transport Driver Trainers, Dallas, Jason & Maribel, who share their insights about driving for Roehl and they decided to become trainers for the company.

In this episode, Leland M. returns to share his "Successful Six" - a list of practices & habits that have helped him be successful with Roehl. Leland started his trucking career in Roehl's on-the-job CDL A training program in 2019. Now, he has about five years of experience driving in Roehl Transport's Northeast Dedicated Van Fleet, and as of the time of this podcast, Leland has driven over 70...

In this episode you'll hear from Roehl Transport Driver Trainers Nikos & Robert, who share their insights about driving for Roehl and they decided to become trainers for the company.

In this episode Tim Norlin, Roehl's VP of Driver Employment & Travis welcome Amanda W. to TeamRoehl . Amanda joins our Driver Employment Center (DEC) as the Director of Driver Employment. She shares how she came to Roehl, including her history in the trucking industry and some insights into what she likes to do when she's not working. 

In this episode, Bob B. & Alan M. join Travis to talk about their long, long history with Roehl. Bob has been a fleet manager and he recently retired after more than 40 years with Roehl Transport. Al is a driver who joined Roehl in 1984. Now, more than 4 million safe miles later, Al talks about how he came to Roehl and why he's stayed with the company so long. 

Roehl Transport's VP of Technology John Paape joins Travis with an update on the Rev 8 ELD. John talks about the plan to equip the rest of our driving teammates with the new Truck PCs, and he shares how this investment in hardware and software create benefits for our drivers. John also covers other topics, like AI at Roehl, MirrorEye®, Drivewyze®, cybersecurity and more.    As a leader in the tran...

Douglas Couch returns to update Travis on his experience at the Transition Trucking Driving to Excellence Award. Douglas finished second in the competition (1st Runner Up).  Learn more about Douglas & the Transition Trucking Award on Roehl. Jobs !

In this episode, Ron T. talks to Travis about his 25 years as a driver with Roehl Transport. They are also joined by Ryan S., a Roehl fleet manager. Ron recently retired, and he offered insight into why he stayed with Roehl. Ron noted that the company lives our values, and he reflects on the Roehl Way - the trucking industry's most advanced safe driving program.  

In this episode you'll hear from Max, a driver in Roehl Transport's Dairyland Regional Refrigerated Fleet, and from Kyle, a fleet manager for the fleet. Max shares why he chose the Dairyland Fleet, what his time driving is like (the places he goes and people he sees) and how he spends his weekly home time. Kyle also adds some insights and tips for those who are considering joining this mostly Wisc...

In this episode, Travis speaks Marlie & Radar who are both professional Class A truck drivers with Roehl Transport. Both Marlie & Radar were in Marshfield for an internal IT Summit, and they share how feedback from Roehl drivers helps Roehl live our value of Innovation (and results in the positive changes for the company and our teammates). 

In this episode, Brent K., a Roehl Transport Fleet Operations Manager, joins Travis to talk about our United Way campaign. Brent is a Co-Chair of Roehl's United Way Committee, and he shares that TeamRoehl once again exceeded our campaign goal (setting a new giving record in the process)!