Freight Efficiency with NACFE‘s Mike Roeth & Friends

Ep. 94: Jordan Spradling – Pilot Flying J

Jordan Spradling, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot Flying J, talks about the history of the travel center chain, the challenges of balancing the various needs of travel center customers and keeping the sites updated. He also talks about Pilot’s role in shaping the future of energy, the need to look at all the energy solutions during this period of transition, testing of hydrogen fuel cell trucks to haul hydrogen and encourages everyone to be optimistic about the future. 

Ep. 93: Bruce Stockton – Wilson Logistics

Bruce Stockton, chief operating officer of Wilson Logistics and NACFE founder, talks about what drew him to trucking and his years at CFI and Conway. He also talks about the value of networking, the importance of data in driving decision making, and making sure technology decisions have a good ROI. Finally, he shares his thoughts on the 2027 emissions regulations and electric trucks.

Ep. 92: John Hroncich – BAE Systems

John Hroncich, director of North American transit sales at BAE Systems, talks about what BAE Systems does, how transit has been ahead of trucking in terms of trying new technologies, and walks us through the various alternative fuel options in the bus market. He also shares why the voice of the customer is so important and encourages people in the trucking industry to be open minded when it comes to powertrain options.

Ep. 91: Rob Swim – Trucking Industry Veteran

Rob Swim, a trucking industry veteran, talks about his 35-year passion in the truck business, the International CXT, the complexity of vocational vehicles, and what it takes to be a successful truck dealer. He also shares his thoughts on all the powertrain options available, about the Scout and its battery electric reincarnation and about the perfect places for electric trucks.

Ep. 90: Amory Lovins – RMI

Amory Lovins, co-founder and chairman emeritus of RMI, talks about why he thinks we have only scratched the surface of how much efficiency is available and worth buying. He also talks about the importance of integrative design and the role of both speed and drivers in improving efficiency. And he shares how he thinks NACFE has helped the trucking industry and how he views various alternatives to diesel.

Ep. 89: James Menzies – Today’s Trucking

James Menzies, editor of Today’s Trucking, talks about the efficiency of Canada’s long combination vehicles, how getting his CDL made him a better trucking journalist, and reporting in the digital age. He shares his thoughts on the difference between the Canadian and U.S. trucking industries and the transformational changes that are happening in trucking.

Ep. 88: Henrik Holland – Prologis

Henrik Holland, global head of Prologis, talks about how he views the current pace of electric vehicle deployment and the importance of engaging all stakeholders early in the electrification process. He also shares how his previous jobs prepared him for the role he has today, explains how Prologis operates and shares his thoughts on the Electric Vehicle Working Group.

Ep. 87: Coralie Cooper – NESCAUM

Coralie Cooper, deputy director of NESCAUM, talks about the role of the organization and how medium- and heavy-duty trucks fit into her work. She also talks about what influenced her work including her Noble Prize-winning father’s influence. She also shares her impression of NACFE’s day at the White House, and what’s on NESCAUM’s 2024 agenda.

Ep. 86: Amanda Devoe – PepsiCo

Amanda Devoe, Fleet Strategy and Transformation Director for PepsiCo, talks about Pepsi being an early adopter of new technology as part of its effort to propel the fleet forward. She also provides insight into the metrics used to assess the fleet’s decarbonization efforts, and the importance of diverse opinions in problem solving. And she talks about how the Tesla Semis are performing for PepsiCo.

Ep. 85: Scott Perry – Industry Executive and former NACFE board chairman

Scott Perry, industry executive and former NACFE board chairman, talks about NACFE’s adolescent years, the role of NACFE in the trucking industry and his long career in trucking. He also shares insights into the household goods industry and about Run on Less means to the industry.