Keeping It Roehl

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...

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...