Right on Time with RouteSmart

RouteSmart recently introduced a new naming structure for its core solutions: RouteSmart Optimize, RouteSmart Plan, and RouteSmart Engine . But this change goes far beyond branding. In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart , host Matt Kemeny is joined by VP of Marketing Doug Hill and Product Manager Caroline Van Hook to discuss the strategy behind the evolution and how the updated names be...

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for field-based teams across the industries RouteSmart serves—waste collection, public works, parcel and postal delivery, utilities, field services, and newspaper distribution. In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart , host Matt Kemeny is joined by industry veteran David Biderman , former executive director and CEO of the Solid Waste Association of...

As students head back to school and streets grow busier with children, buses, and parents, waste collection crews face heightened risks on the job.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, waste collection ranks as the fourth most dangerous occupation in America.  This episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart takes a hard look at how the industry can make waste collection safer during the bac...

What does it take to deliver milk, eggs, cheese, and 650+ SKUs to 70,000 homes every week — while keeping routes efficient, customers happy, and growth on track? In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart , host Matt Kemeny sits down with James Kostoroski , Director of Logistics at Smith Brothers , and Jason Fry , Senior Business Development Manager at RouteSmart , to explore the art and sci...

In this special National Safety Month edition of Right on Time with RouteSmart , we dive into one of the waste and recycling industry’s most pressing challenges: safety. Host Matthew Kemeny sits down with David Biderman , industry thought leader and former CEO of SWANA, Bridgett Biggs , Senior Corporate Safety Manager at Rumpke Waste & Recycling , Tim Bath , Senior VP of Hauling at Rumpke, and...

How do you turn outdated routes, manual data corrections, and underused truck hours into an efficient, high-performing waste operation? In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart , we head to the Bay Area to chat with Gene Della Zoppa , CEO and Managing Partner of Mill Valley Refuse Service , about how his team reimagined their approach to routing using RouteSmart Online. Joining the convers...

Waste collection ranks as the fourth most dangerous job in America , and the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures. As the industry gears up for the Waste Advantage Safety Summit on March 20 , we’re diving into how technology, intelligent route optimization, and industry collaboration can help reduce accidents and save lives. In this episod...

In this timely episode, join RouteSmart's Danielle Baci, Jessica Cearfoss, and safety expert David Biderman as they delve into crucial safety measures for waste collection workers during the sweltering summer months.  We cover everything from hydration practices and heatstroke prevention to strategies for reducing fire risks. With actionable tips and insights, this discussion is an essential...

Join us as we explore how technology intersects with safety in the waste and recycling industry, featuring insights from renowned experts former SWANA CEO David Biderman, RouteSmart's Jessica Cearfoss and Danielle Baci, and Rumpke's Tim Bath.  This episode analyzes the critical safety challenges faced by the industry, from property damage and worker injuries to life-threatening incidents...

We're talking trash again, and this one may be right up your alley.  Kicking off the first episode of Season 4, Solid Waste Expert and Former SWANA Executive Director/CEO David Biderman joins the Director of Solid Waste for the City of Baltimore DPW, Craig Jeter, and RouteSmart Technologies' Senior Business Development Manager Jessica Cearfoss in a robust discussion about the unique safe...

In the serene meadows and lush woodlands of leisurely sports, there exists a game that dances on the fringes of frisbee fanaticism and golfing finesse. It's a sport where the fairways are more forest than fair, and the scorecard is a trusty old disc, not a bag of clubs. Welcome to the world of disc golf, where flying saucers meet precision putting, and the only hazards you'll find are tr...

In this remarkable episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart, we tell a thrilling real-life story of courage and teamwork.  Host Matthew Kemeny welcomes Dave Oxenford, an Implementation Consultant at RouteSmart, who was on vacation at Myrtle Beach with his family in August when a banner plane crashed into the surf. Dave and others sprang into action and helped bring the pilot to safety, demonstrati...

Waste management and recycling have never been more crucial. With increasing concerns over environmental issues and resource scarcity, waste management companies are challenged to provide sustainable and innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and society. Averda, the leading waste management and recycling company in India, Africa, and the Middle East, understands this challenge all...

If you are in the business of getting goods from here to there, Teak probably has software that can help. Teak supports routed delivery of products like newspapers and dynamic distribution applications like courier operations, while managing all the tracking and control aspects throughout the process from the point of origin to the final delivery, with careful attention to accounting controls thro...

It's all fun and games when you record a podcast with Johnny Freeman. The New Jersey resident has been planning the most efficient delivery routes as a consumer data analyst with newspaper giant, Advance Local. But in his free time, Johnny is a board game enthusiast who plays hundreds of games per year with a group he created.  Join us as we dive into Johnny's journey and discover his lo...

In this episode of Right on Time, we sit down with RouteSmart Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Dr. Larry Levy in a detailed discussion on the evolution of route planning and optimization in the last 35 years. Learn how organizations no longer need to make a large upfront investment to create a solid route plan that cuts costs, improves safety and increases customer satisfaction...

Our user conference, INTERSECT 2023, is less than a year away and we’re headed back to Annapolis, a city rich in American history and boasting breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay, brick-lined streets, and stunning 18th century architecture. We continue to host this biennial event at locations we believe our attendees will love and next year’s conference in Maryland’s capital city is no except...

There are a lot of challenges facing waste haulers right now. Retaining and hiring good drivers. Struggling with high gas prices. Ensuring employee safety. Adjusting to rapid changes in technology.  One way to meet these challenges is to have a digitized route plan that reduces the amount of fuel consumed, keeps drivers safe and happy, and sequences large, gas-guzzling trucks on the most efficient...

More than 20 years ago, RouteSmart began its partnership with environmental consultant company Integrated Skills Limited , forging a relationship that would grow its international presence. Today, ISL provides RouteSmart route planning and optimization services for the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. They have worked on projects in 60 countries! We chat with our ISL friends across the pond , CEO...

City of Charlotte GIS Director Dr. Leonard Huggins has been a RouteSmart user for nearly two decades. In this episode, learn how he leveraged RouteSmart's powerful solutions  to conquer high-density routing, create efficient, compact and safe routes for its waste management fleet.  Right on Time with RouteSmart is the podcast that brings industry leaders together to discuss the challenges and...

Damon Gulczynski has an important role as Director of Research and Development at RouteSmart. But, in his free time, he also writes crossword puzzles - some of which have run in the New York Times and other publications.  Learn where he gets his inspiration, his thought process and his tips for crossword players and writers alike!  Right on Time with RouteSmart is the podcast that brings industry...

 John Sowl, GIS Analyst at client Western Disposal , talks about the need for specialized trash carts in bear country, their successes in deploying RouteSmart Technologies , what you should and shouldn't put in the recycling bin, INTERSECT , and other topics in this fun episode featuring RouteSmart Senior Business Development Manager Jessica Cearfoss and Client Success Manager Danielle Baci ....

INTERSECT 2022 is only four months away and we are getting excited for the premier conference in the routing industry scheduled for April 25-28! In this episode, a pair of INTERSECT veterans, RouteSmart Business Development Manager Jason Fry and CarrierTrack Technologies President Jeff Fasseel discuss past conferences and what they're most looking forward to in 2022! Click here to learn more...

It was a typical day for Jerry Curtis and Kyle Wilson, until it wasn't. The Rumpke santitation drivers were on their normal route when they came upon a burning house. The pair wasted no time and didn't think twice before they rushed into the home and pulled a trapped man to safety.  In this episode, we hear this spectacular story of bravery and courage from Jerry as well as the partnersh...

RouteSmart's history and origins embedded in our company and people a passion for solving the world’s most complex routing challenges. Our highly educated and experienced team and deep understanding of our customers’ businesses needs comes from decades of working at their sides to deliver efficiencies and savings. In this episode, we discuss RouteSmart's history with Chief Operating Offi...