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TT RoadSigns Podcast
From the editors of Transport Topics, RoadSigns is a podcast about trucking's future. In each episode, you'll follow one of our expert reporters as they pursue solid answers to critical questions and meet interesting people along the way. Do you have a question for our hosts to answer? Tell us here: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/. For more information, visit: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/transport-topics-podcasts
Episodes
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS203: How Has Connected Technology Transformed Winter Fleet Operations?
A truck sends an alert. What happens next matters, especially in winter. How can fleets turn connected technology into smarter decisions? In this episode of…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS202: Is Trucking Ready for the AI Age?
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation and into real-world trucking operations. Is the industry ready for what comes next? Recorded live at…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS201: How Can AI and Cameras Enhance Driver Safety?
As fleet safety technology accelerates and freight markets begin to recover, fleets are facing fresh decisions about where to invest in safety technology, with…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRoadSigns Turns 200: Looking Back to See What's Ahead
As Transport Topics rolls out its redesigned magazine, the RoadSigns podcast marks its own milestone: 200 episodes. What have eight years and hundreds of…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS199: How Do Dump Pump Systems Really Hold Up in the Field?
Hydraulic systems quietly power some of the hardest-working trucks on the road, but they're rarely top of mind until something fails. What's the real…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS198: How Can Fleets Turn Summer Breakdowns Into A Proactive Uptime Strategy?
As summer freight demand climbs and temperatures push equipment and drivers to their limits, fleets face a familiar but costly challenge: roadside breakdowns…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS197: Can Fleets Stay Ahead of Rising Costs and Technician Shortages?
For fleet operators wrestling with rising maintenance costs and a shrinking technician workforce, the old playbook may no longer be enough. In this episode of…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS196: Is Your Parts Strategy Keeping Pace With Today’s AMT Market?
Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) are no longer an emerging technology, they are now a standard feature across many fleets - and the aftermarket is working…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS195: Will Agentic AI Automate Dispatching?
Dispatch remains the nerve center of every trucking operation — traditionally powered by phone calls, spreadsheets and constant problem-solving — and it is…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS194: How Can Common Sense Planning Prepare Your Fleet for 2027 Emissions Rules?
With the 2027 NOx emissions rules on the horizon, fleet leaders are finally moving from uncertainty to action. Recorded live at the 2026 TMC Annual Meeting…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS193: Inside the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies Rankings — and the AI Revolution Reshaping Freight
Transport Topics has released its Top 100 Logistics Companies list and this year’s rankings highlight an industry defined by resilience, consolidation and…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS192: How Is Tire Management Technology Gaining More Traction?
What if your tires could tell you exactly what they need — before a blowout, before a breakdown, before a costly roadside event? Recorded live at TMC’s 2026…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS191: How Can Trailers Elevate Fleet Safety and Efficiency?
When it comes to trucking technology, the power unit almost always steals the spotlight — but what about the trailer? Recorded live at TMC’s 2026 Annual…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS190: What Do Fleets Get Wrong About Aftertreatment Total Cost of Ownership?
Aftertreatment is one of the most misunderstood—and costly—parts of fleet operations. Fleets often focus on invoice price or treat DPF service as a reactive…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS189: What Did TMC Tell Us About the State of the Trucking Industry?
Trucking keeps the country moving—so when the industry hits turbulence, everyone feels it. Recorded live from the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS188: How Can Fleets Mitigate Breakdowns and Get Trucks Back on the Road Sooner?
When a truck breaks down mid-route leaving a half-million-dollar load on the shoulder of the highway, how effectively does your fleet respond? Every minute…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS187: What Should Fleet Managers Prioritize in Planning for the Future?
With uncertainty surrounding rising costs, tight labor markets and evolving emissions rules, it is increasingly difficult for fleet managers to know how best…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS186: Are Autonomous Trucks Outgrowing the Hub-to-Hub Model?
After years of actively testing and operating self-driving trucks on public highways, autonomous technology developers are swiftly moving towards full…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS185: Year-in-Preview: Tariffs, Technology, Safety and an Unclear Freight Outlook
As trucking moves deeper into 2026, the industry faces a landscape defined by uncertainty and transformation. In this episode of RoadSigns, co-host Seth…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS184: How is AI Raising the Bar for Fleet Safety?
As artificial intelligence usage grows to transform various industries, the trucking sector is harnessing this technology to tackle one of its most critical…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS183: Will More Motor Carriers Choose to Adopt Renewable Natural Gas?
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is gaining serious traction in trucking, and Cummins' new 15-liter X15 N engine just changed the game. Recorded live at ATA's MCE…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS182: How Can Public and Private Investments Ease the Truck Parking Crunch?
The truck parking issue is not just an inconvenience; it's costing the industry $100 billion annually in lost productivity. In this episode of RoadSigns…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS181: How Can Smarter Maintenance, Data and Technology Transform Fleet Management?
When trucks stop, business stops. Every breakdown and delay has a ripple effect across America's supply chain. So, what's holding your fleet back from…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS180: How Can Smarter Cruise Control Help Fleets Save Fuel and Time?
What if your trucking business could raise the bar for fuel efficiency and make better fleet management decisions through smarter cruise control? With freight…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS179: How Is McLeod Incorporating AI Into Trucking Software?
After four decades of providing software to the trucking industry, McLeod is now integrating artificial intelligence into its transportation management systems…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS178: What Did IANA Expo Reveal About the Future of Intermodal Equipment?
The intermodal industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where cutting-edge technology meets fundamental infrastructure. While containers and chassis might…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS177: How Can Fleets and 3PLs Successfully Navigate Uncertainty?
In today's volatile freight market, uncertainty has become the only constant. As tariffs shift overnight, cargo theft grows more sophisticated and AI disrupts…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS176: Can Your Fleet Afford to Ignore AI?
In an industry commonly perceived as behind the curve, artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize how transportation companies operate from the…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS175: How Can Mid-Size Carriers Harness the Power of AI?
Over the past three years, increasingly tight margins have put more pressure on fleet operators to optimize operations and boost efficiency. However, the cost…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS174: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top 100 Private Carriers
In this special episode, Seth Clevenger and TT’s features coordinator, Mike Senatore, offer an inside look at the creation of the 2025 Top 100 Private Carriers…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS173: How Will Truck Makers Commercialize Autonomous Driving Tech?
The future of trucking is closer than you think. From Norwegian quarries to Texas highways, autonomous truck operations are steadily moving from the testing…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS172: How Are AI and Data-Driven Insights Transforming Fleet Management and Operations?
Assisted by maturing technologies like artificial intelligence, the transportation industry has quietly become one of the most tech-forward spaces. While…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS171: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top 100 For Hire Carriers
About half the largest for-hire carriers in North America experienced revenue declines last year — a stark sign of ongoing weakness in the freight market. In…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS170: What Are the Smartest Strategies for Buying and Selling Fleet Vehicles?
In an industry where timing can mean everything, how do fleet operators make smart decisions about buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS169: How Are Tariffs and Technology Changing Cross-Border Freight?
This year’s rising tariffs and shifting trade policies have put cross-border freight in the spotlight. But what happens when politics meet logistics at the…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS168: Can Better Maintenance Boost Your Bottom Line?
Got trailer trouble? As fleets push for efficiency and uptime, trailer maintenance is becoming mission-critical — but could small oversights be creating big…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS167: Where Will AI Agents Fit Into Logistics Operations?
In trucking, routine communication—like check calls, load updates, and document tracking—can consume hours of back-office time. Now, agentic AI is being used…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS166: One Engine, Many Fuels: A New Era for Trucking?
Cleaner trucking is not a question of if — but how. And the answer might lie in an engine platform that can adapt to many different fuel options. In this…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS165: What Do the First Driverless Truck Operations in Texas Mean for the Future of Freight?
Self-driving truck developer Aurora launched its first driverless commercial freight operations in Texas on April 27, achieving a widely anticipated milestone…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS164: What Did ACT Expo 2025 Tell Us About Trucking’s Road to Sustainability?
At ACT Expo 2025, one thing was clear: the trucking industry’s energy transition will be even more dynamic and unpredictable than previously expected. In this…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS163: Inside the Rankings: 2025's Top Logistics Companies
In this episode, host Seth Clevenger and Transport Topics’ Mike Senatore dive into how the logistics industry is balancing modest growth with major…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS162: What Strategies Will Drive the Future Success of Heavy Duty Technicians?
At the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, conversations centered on the future of the heavy-duty technician workforce…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS161: How Can AI Drive Efficiency Gains in Trucking?
Feeling stuck in analysis paralysis? Imagine a tool that cuts through the noise and turns insight into action. In this episode of RoadSigns, we sit down with…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRoadShow Episode 16: Tommy Bazzell
At the intersection of technology innovation, international trade, and industry dynamics, freight transportation is constantly evolving as the future takes…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS160: How Is AI Impacting the Evolution of TMS Technologies?
Motor carriers and freight brokers have long relied on transportation management systems to efficiently handle functions such as dispatching, load matching and…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS159: Can Engagement Initiatives Solve the Technician Shortage in Trucking?
Right now, more than 60,000 commercial trucking maintenance jobs go unfilled, leaving fleet maintenance managers scrambling to keep operations running…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS158: How Is Industry Engagement Shaping the Future of Trucking Technology and Maintenance?
Did you know? Education is key to hiring skilled technicians. Engaging high school and college students early can help you become an employer of choice. Did…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS157: What Did CES 2025 Reveal About the Future of Commercial Vehicle Technology?
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Well, not in this episode! Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of trucking, straight…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS156: Can AI Streamline Phone Operations in Logistics?
Remember when artificial intelligence was still a futuristic idea? As AI continues to evolve, its implications for the trucking industry are both promising and…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS155: Can Reserved Parking Mitigate the Truck Parking Crunch?
Truck drivers face a growing challenge on the road: finding a safe parking spot. With parking shortages intensifying in high-demand areas, solutions like…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS154: How Can Fleets Control Tire Costs in a Tough Freight Market?
In an industry where profitability is essential for survival, tire management plays a pivotal role in controlling costs for trucking businesses. In this…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS153: What Will 2025 Bring for Autonomous Trucking?
The road to autonomous trucking has been a long and winding one, but 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for this technology. As self-driving trucks edge…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS152: How Can Video and AI Maximize Safety in Trucking?
Safety has always been paramount in the trucking industry, but advances in technology are making it possible to improve driver performance and prevent more…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS151: Inside the Rankings: 2024's Top Global Freight Companies
Last year, the world's largest transportation and logistics giants found themselves navigating numerous headwinds, from a decline in international trade and…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS150: How Can Trucking Companies Thrive Amid a Rate Recession?
Did you know that nearly 70% of U.S. freight moves by truck? Yet, many trucking companies are facing significant business challenges in a persistently tough…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS149: How Can You Protect Your Freight During Peak Season?
Hackers don't take holidays! And neither should your cybersecurity efforts. In an increasingly digital and connected business landscape, the transportation…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS148: Why Large Shippers Are Growing Their In-House Trucking Divisions
At a time when for-hire trucking capacity is widely available at competitive rates, many large shippers are still choosing to double down on their own private…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS147: How Can APUs Make Trucking More Sustainable?
Auxiliary power units are becoming an increasingly vital tool for the trucking industry to increase driver comfort while also conserving fuel by reducing…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS146: How Can Effective Supply Chain Management Transform Fleet Maintenance?
One of the main hurdles in parts supply chain management is the ongoing issue of product availability. Despite advances, many fleets still struggle with…
TT RoadSigns PodcastRS145: How Is the Rise of ADAS Technology Elevating Truck Safety?
Advanced driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings and onboard camera systems can improve highway safety while…