RadioNemo Guest Interviews

On this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), to discuss the strategies behind “The Messy Middle” — a framework for celebrating accomplishments and progress during the ongoing fuel transition in the trucking industry. Mike shares insights on: How fleets can focus on successes, not just chal...

In this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Ben Wilkens, Cybersecurity Principal Engineer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), to talk about how cybersecurity is reshaping the future of trucking and logistics. From cyber-enabled cargo crime to vendor risk management, Ben shares how fleets can protect their data, their cargo, and their people in an increasing...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Cliff Abbott, veteran trucker, journalist, and musician, to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way drivers get recruited. From “robot recruiters” to how your data is used when you fill out those online “contact forms” and “mini apps,” Cliff breaks down both the creepy and the cool sides of AI-driven hiring. Can automati...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Tom Balzer, President and CEO of the Ohio Trucking Association. Tom shares insight into how Ohio is leading the nation in truck parking expansion, the critical role of the Trucking Caucus in shaping transportation policy, and details about the upcoming Women in Transportation Reception happening on November 6. With over 25 years of associatio...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac talks with Anthony Nalli, Executive Producer and Director of The RVers TV, about the newest season airing on Destination America. Anthony shares insights on: What’s new in the upcoming season of The RVers, premiering November 23rd on Discovery Channel Behind-the-scenes stories from production and the RV lifestyle How he and his wife Lisa transitioned...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, host Jimmy Mac talks with Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) and Publisher of RL Magazine, about the evolving world of consumer returns and opportunities for truckers in the reverse logistics space. Tony shares insights on: Hyper-local returns processing and how it’s changing the supply chain The growing need for warehousi...

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler take you on a virtual road trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky — the home of Corvettes, caves, and classic Americana! Their guest, Carrie Cavitt, Community Relations Coordinator for the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares everything you need to know about planning a stop in this exciting Southern destination. Fr...

It’s spooky season on Road Gang Radio! Hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Jon Grilz, creator and showrunner of the hit horror podcast Creepy, to talk about his month-long 31 Days of Horror event — where a brand-new episode drops every day in October! Each episode of Creepy features two original horror stories woven together by a chilling wrap-around narrative. This year, listeners fo...

In this edition of Load ’Em Up Move ’Em Out with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), host Jimmy Mac sits down with Tim Chrulski, COO of Garner Trucking, and Jacob Szabo, a 20-year-old regional dry-van driver and graduate of the Safe Drive Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) program. The conversation dives into how Garner Trucking has successfully recruited and trained 18–21-year-old drivers through...

Host Jimmy Mac welcomes a true American hero, Nate Boyer, Army Green Beret, former NFL player, filmmaker, and founder of Merging Vets & Players (MVP), for a special military edition of Road Gang Radio. Nate shares his inspiring journey from the battlefield to the football field, and how his mission now continues off the field through MVP, an organization connecting combat veterans and professional...

In this special sponsor segment, Jimmy Mac welcomes Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America, to talk about how trucking companies and drivers can get directly involved in one of the most meaningful missions on the road — honoring our fallen heroes. Courtney introduces the #WAAcarrierchallenge, a new initiative encouraging carriers, fleets, and o...

Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio as they talk with Rusty Austin, the legendary reality TV producer behind hits like Nanny 911 and Hell’s Kitchen, who has now turned his storytelling talents to children’s books. Rusty discusses his latest book, An Awesome Bird: The Pelican, an interactive, illustrated children’s book that combines playful rhymes, fun animal facts, and a Do-It-Yo...

What dish would you want to be remembered by? Hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome viral sensation Rosie Grant, archivist, folklorist, and creator of @GhostlyArchive, to Road Gang Radio to talk about her fascinating new cookbook, To Die For (Harvest, Oct 7, 2025). This one-of-a-kind collection features 40 real recipes found on gravestones across the United States — from spritz cookies to gua...

On this week’s Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome Anna Runkle, better known online as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, to talk about her new book Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong (Hay House; 10/7/25). With over 1 million followers across platforms and nearly 80 million YouTube views, Anna has helped countless...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Traci Hunter Abramson, former CIA officer and bestselling author of over 45 novels, to discuss her latest thriller, Victim #8 (A Luke Steele Novel), releasing October 7, 2025 from Shadow Mountain. Traci shares how her real-life intelligence experience informs her gripping novels, from international intrigue to hig...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Lindsay Lawler and Jimmy Mac sit down with Leigh Anne Isbell, Curator and Manager of the Devil’s Rope Barbwire Museum in McLean, Texas. Learn about the fascinating history behind the museum, which has been preserving the world’s largest collection of barbed wire and Texas Route 66 memorabilia for over 30 years. Leigh Anne shares how the museum began, thank...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac speak with Steve Elliott, Assistant Communications Director for Public Information at the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Steve breaks down the latest scams targeting drivers, including text messages and emails falsely claiming to be from ADOT and demanding payment for tickets or unpaid tolls. He explains why Arizona doesn’...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac are joined by Tyson Fisher, Associate Editor at Land Line Media, to explore one of the most surprising trends of the year: fewer highway accidents. Tyson—who has spent over a decade covering the trucking industry—brings his insight into the possible reasons behind this decline. Is it better training? New safety technology? Changes in dr...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Lane Kidd, Managing Director of The Trucking Alliance, to discuss the ongoing efforts to make America’s highways safer through stronger, more comprehensive drug testing for commercial drivers. Lane shares the latest progress being made in Washington toward eliminating loopholes in driver drug testing, and why The Trucking...

In this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Andy Poliakoff, Executive Director of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), and Jeff Burkhardt, CVTA Chairman and Senior Director of Operations for Commercial Driver Training at Ancora Training. Together, they unpack one of the most critical conversations happening in the trucking world right now—ELDT enforce...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Ann Vail, Executive Director of Louisiana Clean Fuels, to talk about the future of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. Ann shares how her organization helps fleets and communities identify solutions that fit their specific needs, highlighting an “all of the above” approach to clean transportation. From connectin...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac talk with Sergio Avedian, seasoned entrepreneur, gig economy expert, and Senior Contributor at The Rideshare Guy, about the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and how self-driving technology could reshape the world of Uber, Lyft, and gig work as we know it. Sergio shares his unique perspective as both a former SVP at Prudential Securit...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Andrew Crimston, Founder and CEO of Washbox, to discuss how one simple innovation could change the environmental impact of the global construction industry. Every year, construction projects around the world waste billions of liters of clean water and release harmful chemicals—including microplastics and PFAS—into our ecos...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), to discuss the aftermath of the groundbreaking “Run on Less” program. Mike breaks down the key takeaways from the program, the lessons learned from the fleet efficiency challenges, and what’s next for the trucking industry as it em...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo welcome Bridgette M. Blitch, Esq., founder of Blitch Westley, S.C., to talk about one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of building a business: legal protection and representation. Bridgette shares valuable insight into the legal steps every entrepreneur should take when starting a business, from choosing the right st...