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LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsPlugging Into an Electric Future2018 was electric. Early in the year, Tesla and Nikola allowed us to glimpse the future; soon, the major OEMs followed.In such a charged atmosphere, the promise of this truck technology seems exciting. But does that promise amount to anything more... practical?
Get to the answer with the Transport Topics team this December when they jump behind the curtain and talk one-on-one with the companies making these trucks and hedging their businesses on an electric future.2018-12-1944 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsManaging Risk in TruckingIt's a time of uncertainty in the trucking world for those in charge of making sure drivers are safe on the road.
What techniques are fleets using to pursue lower insurance costs as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revamps its Compliance, Safety, Accountability scoring system?2018-10-1758 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsOrchestrating the Supply ChainWhat are shippers doing to orchestrate the supply chain? How are they tackling capacity, service, visibility and control? That's the focus of our Aug. 22 LiveOnWeb program, "Orchestrating the Supply Chain."2018-08-2259 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsReimagining TruckingOur July 18 LiveOnWeb program, Reimagining Trucking took a look at how for-hire carriers are embracing technology and innovation. We also discussed the 2018 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers rankings.2018-07-181h 05LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsHow Have ELDs Changed Trucking?It's been six months since the electronic logging device mandate went into effect, and three months since stepped-up-enforcement kicked in. So now's a good time to ask: How Have ELDs Changed Trucking?
Our June 27 LiveOnWeb program tackled that topic, with the perspectives of three people on the front lines of business and enforcement; Tom McLeod, president of McLeod Software, Edin Selimagic, safety manager for Midwest Freight Systems of Warren, Mich.and Kerri Wirachowsky, director of Roadside Inspection Program at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Host Seth Clevenger, TT's Managing Editor/Features, guides the conversation with the assistance of staff reporter...2018-06-2755 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsLogistics AcceleratedIt was just an idea until it found a $38 billion market in desparate need of finding new efficiency...
Then came the seed capital, the incubator mentorship, and the accelerator program. Now, that small idea is on the verge of changing the supply chain completely -- and everybody is interested.
The thing is, this story is not exceptional; these days, it's the rule. Good ideas now stream into the logistics marketplace, where investors wait, hungrily eyeing business potential. In fact, Transport Topics Senior Features Writer, Daniel P. Bearth reports that since 2013, investors have poured a whopping $14.4 billion into this space. Constant...2018-04-1858 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsMega Trends in Trucking TechnologyTake a deep dive into three topics that can help fleets gain greater visibility into their trucking operations: Blockchain, predictive analytics and remote diagnostics. Watch the replay of our Feb. 21, 2018, LiveOnWeb program, "Mega Trends in Trucking Technology," with host Seth Clevenger of Transport Topics.
Clevenger was joined by Jack Legler, technical director for American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council.
The program also featured interviews with Tim Leonard, chief technology officer for Trimble Transportation and a pioneer of blockchain technology in the transportation industry; and Peter Covach, director of IT at Paper Transport, Inc., a dry van carrier with over 900 employees...2018-02-2153 minLiveOnWeb by Transport Topics2018 Government OutlookTransport Topics' Eugene Mulero hosts this authoritative look at the regulatory and legislative action expected to come out of Washington this year and how it will affect trucking businesses. Featuring Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Jeff Davis, senior fellow with the Eno Center for Transportation, Bill Sullivan, American Trucking Associations' executive vice president of advocacy and TT reporter Eric Miller.2018-01-171h 00LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsPowering the Trucks of TomorrowOur Nov. 17 LiveOnWeb program took a look at fuel efficiency and cost-savings gains that cleaner-running diesel and natural gas promise, as well as the intriguing potential that electric offers, even for Class 8 trucks.2017-12-1759 minLiveOnWeb by Transport Topics2017 Year In ReviewHow will 2017 be remembered in the trucking industry? TT reporters and editors are joined by ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello to put the year's top business and government stories into perspective.2017-11-1759 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe ELD Landscape AheadHow strictly will the ELD mandate be enforced? If you have AOBRDs, should you switch or wait? TT Managing Editor/Features Seth Clevenger hosted LiveOnWeb: The ELD Landscape Ahead on Aug. 28, 2017 with special guest Joe DeLorenzo, Director of the Office of Enforcement and Compliance for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The program included separate recorded interviews with Russ Elliott, senior vice president of operations at Melton Truck Lines in Tulsa, Okla., and Tom Poduch, director of design logistics for Transervice Logistics in Lake Success, N.Y.2017-08-2359 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsTop 100 For-Hire Carriers and the Shifting Business ClimateOn the heels of our newly released Top 100 For-Hire Carrier rankings, TT's Seth Clevenger and Daniel Bearth hosted a LiveOnWeb looking at the shifting business climate ahead for the industry, featuring ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello, Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers and U.S. Xpress CEO Eric Fuller.2017-07-1256 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Race to Automated DrivingA growing number of new tech developers are jumping into the trucking industry to try to make self-driving trucks a reality sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, truck manufacturers and their suppliers continue to pursue their own path to automation, building on the active safety systems on the market today. There's also early movement toward a regulatory framework. We get you up to speed on the latest developments in automated driving technologies for commercial trucks. Our guests include Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, who is a member of the Department of Transportation's advisory committee on transportation automation...2017-06-141h 04LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsInfrastructure Week Reporter RoundtableIn a special Reporter Roundtable edition of LiveOnWeb, TT Congressional Reporter Eugene Mulero will look back at Infrastructure Week with the help of 3 Capitol Hill watchers: Jacob Fischler of CQ Roll Call, Kathryn Wolfe of Politico Pro and Melanie Zanona of The Hill.2017-05-1959 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Logistics GameThe Top 50 Logistics Company rankings are out. Whether you watched or played the logistics game this year, you know this: the 2017 version featured new stages, new challenges, and more sophisticated game play. The shift from traditional brick and mortar stores to online retail required a new, more labor-intensive way of handling and distributing goods. Some of the players who could meet the new fulfillment requirements found themselves in the thick of the race to the top.
So, what is the logistics game in 2017? How is it being played differently? And how does that new play affect who wins?
In our...2017-04-0552 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsRecruiting Young DriversYoung drivers are appealing to fleets, but fleets often lose them as quickly as they find them, because millennials are more willing to job-hop than previous generations. What does this mean for recruiting? What specifically are young drivers looking for these days in a trucking job? What new methods are fleets using in recruiting efforts? In our March 8 LiveOnWeb, hosted by Transport Topics Executive Editor Joe Howard, we looked at the challenge the industry faces in attracting young drivers to replace retiring drivers. We explored this topic through several prisms including regulation, technology, lifestyle, hiring practices and techniques, and use...2017-03-0857 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Safe Driver ChecklistReduce speed on curves and work zones. Watch your blind spots. Adjust for bad weather.
These are all tips that we've heard time and again. However, driver safety is important not only to drivers but fleets as well, to say nothing of the industry on the whole. So, what are the key things that both drivers and fleets must do to keep their drivers safe, during all three elements of a driver's day - from pre-trip to on-road to off-road?
With the input of a driver with a renowned safety record and a director of safety from an award-winning fleet...2017-01-3157 minLiveOnWeb by Transport Topics2017: An ELD OdysseyThe pressure is on. Only 12 months stand between motor carriers and electronic logging device enforcement. For many, the path to adoption and implementation is less than clear; the post-implementation world is even hazier. Before truckers set out with these devices by their sides, they must conquer several immediate compliance challenges - from dealing with the explosion of vendors in the market to understanding the dangers of waiting until the last minute. Then, they must strategize the post-compliance world. What, they must ask, will ELD adoption mean for freight capacity and freight rates?
To help you keep your sanity and arm...2016-12-141h 04LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsMaster Class on Autonomous TruckingAccording to reports, within the next decade, we can expect that the number of autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads will become a mainstream force. While this will noticeably decrease the cost to move goods, it puts the 3.5 million truckers on our roads at-risk for becoming unemployed. So, just how much benefit will the trucking industry gain from autonomous trucks and platooning?
On October 19, Transport Topics' Editorial Director Neil Abt hosted a LiveOnWeb to discuss new developments and future forecasts. Joining him were, TT's Technology Editor Seth Clevenger, and special guest Fred Andersky, director of customer solutions and director of...2016-10-191h 13LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsTransporting the Nation's Freight Bill on a Natural Gas DietSignificant advancements have been made in recent years that have improved reliability, lowered implementation and operating costs, and increased efficiencies for natural gas, making it a dominant alternative transportation fuel for America's fleets.
On September 19, we addressed those advancements in a special Transport Topics LiveOnWeb presented by American Trucking Associations and Securing America's Future Energy, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry: T. Boone Pickens, business magnate and financier, Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx Corp., and Matt Godlewski, president of Natural Gas Vehicles for America. This program was hosted by ATA President and CEO...2016-09-1948 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsTop 100 For-Hire Carriers and Disruption in the IndustryTransport Topics veteran reporter Dan Bearth will team up with industry executives Phil Byrd, Don Daseke, and Joe Carlier to answer your biggest questions on the disruption facing freight transportation and to tell you where the industry stands today, where it is going, and how you can stay one step ahead.
Not only will you hear about ELD legislation, autonomous trucks and impending driver health regulations, but the panel will also talk rankings from the newly-released Top 100 list of for-hire motor carriers of 2016.2016-07-2759 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsSpecial Interview -- Bill Graves, ATA President and CEOIn his final few months as President and CEO of American Trucking Associations, Bill Graves met with TT staffers, including Editorial Director Neil Abt, to reflect on where the trucking industry and the association stand as his tenure winds down.2016-05-2513 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsDriver Health and Wellness from A to ZzzzzAccording to recent studies, America's long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely as other industrial workers to be at-risk. 61% reported struggles with obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and other conditions related to poor health. While Americans generally struggle to find health balances, the struggle amongst drivers has reached epidemic proportions. And, for a population so critical to the health of the American economy, these statistics are alarming. This episode takes a look at the impact such at risk behaviors have on individual lives and on the businesses they support. It follows the journeys of two drivers from unhealth to wellness and...2016-05-181h 12LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Paul WillTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's full interview with Paul Will, CEO, Celadon Group Inc.2016-05-1820 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Todd Simo, M.D.Transport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's full interview with Todd Simo, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, HireRight2016-05-1809 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Wellness Coaches USATransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's full interview with Austin B. Zuerlein and Gene McGuire, Wellness Coaches USA2016-05-1826 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Shifting Face of DeliveryOne billion dollars in logistics investment in two years means enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. The industry faces a sea of change. Not in years. Now. Watch the April 20 LiveOnWeb broadcast focused on Logistics to find out who is negotiating the sea change and get insight into the next big things. You'll also get a chance to check out the innovators and flesh out their visions and the related problems. This program gives decision-makers what they need to be focusing on in the short and long term of this brave new world.2016-04-201h 02LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Phil EversTransport Topics Reporter Dan Bearth's full interview with Phil Evers, University of Maryland Associate Professor2016-04-2012 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Rob HowardTransport Topics Reporter Dan Bearth's full interview with Rob Howard, Grand Junction Inc. CEO2016-04-2011 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Truth About ELDsIf you are like the rest of the industry, you are clamoring to learn more about ELD compliance. First-time adopters need to understand the details of the rule, how it will work, and how it will affect operations; those who already use them want to know how things will change. To help, Transport Topics hosted a live program on March 16, 2016 to give every motor carrier executive a primer on ELD compliance. Cowan Systems Vice President and General Counsel, Herman Funk and Old Dominion Vice President of Safety and Compliance, Sam Faucette join Transport Topics Tech Editor Seth Clevenger to talk...2016-03-161h 13LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- The Truth About ELDsTransport Topics Tech Editor Seth Clevenger answers more questions regarding ELDs that didn't make it into the live broadcast.2016-03-1606 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Mark ShaverTransport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero's full interview with Mark Shaver, The National Transportation Institute Vice President2016-02-2409 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Leah SchultzTransport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero's full interview with Leah Schultz, Papa John's International Social Media Manager2016-02-2405 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Rob HatchettTransport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero's full interview with Rob Hatchett, Covenant Transport Vice President of Recruiting2016-02-2409 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Tim NorlinTransport Topics Reporter Eugene Mulero's full interview with Tim Norlin, Marten Transport Director of Recruitment2016-02-2405 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsA New Look At Driver Recruitment and RetentionToday's carrier hires and replaces the equivalent of his entire driver force every year. And, with the retirement of the boomer generation, today's drivers are looking at their careers in a different light. What incentivizes this generation of commercial vehicle offers to take a job - and then stay with a company, has changed. And, everything from benefits packages and wages to lifestyle, equipment, and education are part of this new conversation. How is it playing out on both sides? What strategies are working for real fleets - and real drivers? We asked those those on the front lines. TCW...2016-02-241h 08LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWhat's Ahead in 20162015 was a year in which fuel prices dipped, capacity tightened, drivers became the most-talked-about figures, and autonomous technologies captured everybody's imagination. Will 2016 offer more of the same? The LiveOnWeb team returns LIVE to discuss everything from the business environment to the regulatory outlook in this very special end-of-year episode. From ELDs to M&A, CSA to Multimodal relations, Greenhouse gases to platooning, the live program will cover everything that you need as you consider your 2016 planning.2015-12-161h 19LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Mike RoethTransport Topics Senior Reporter Rip Watsonapos;s full interview with Mike Roeth, Executive Director, NACFE2015-12-1623 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Next Generation Part IIInspiring developments in technology are at every fleet executive's fingertips; automation is everywhere. In this second part of a two-part series on trucking's future, the LiveOnWeb team turns to those responsible for developing the systems and those responsible for deploying and utilizing them.2015-11-181h 11LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsThe Next Generation Part IIn the trucking industry, it's not just about driving, but a purpose. Trucking moves America. And, the way in which companies recruit and train today, will ultimately dictate the future. For anyone thinking about a career in the industry, or looking for ways to grow their company, many questions are considered.
So, what training is needed to begin a career in this industry? What is a typical day like as a truck technician? How dramatically will the technology in trucks change in a decade from now? How much does social media influence millennials as future leaders?2015-10-281h 06LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Neil Abt on Red Eye RadioTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt was a guest on Red Eye Radio and spoke with Eric Harley about Transport Topics and the Future of trucking. redeyeradioshow.com2015-10-2811 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Paul SavillTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's interview with Paul Savill, Professional Driver for UPS and an America's Road Team Captain2015-10-2826 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Eric VosTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's interview with Eric Vos, Master Diesel Technician FedEx Freight2015-10-2813 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Travis RussoTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's interview with Travis Russo, Director, Financial Services US AutoLogistics2015-10-2810 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Dustin KoehlTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's interview with Dustin Koehl, VP Sales & Marketing, Total Transportation of MS2015-10-2811 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- MC&E Panel - Part 2Part 2 of Transport Topics Technology Editor Seth Clevenger's panel discussion at ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition with guests; US Airways Flight 1549 First Officer, Jeff Skiles, Brown Integrated Logistics President and CEO, Brian Kinsey, Bison Transport President and CEO, Rob Penner and Con-way Freight Senior Director of Safety, Greg Pawelski.2015-10-2815 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- MC&E Panel - Part 1Part 1 of Transport Topics Technology Editor Seth Clevenger's panel discussion at ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition with guests; US Airways Flight 1549 First Officer, Jeff Skiles, Brown Integrated Logistics President and CEO, Brian Kinsey, Bison Transport President and CEO, Rob Penner and Con-way Freight Senior Director of Safety, Greg Pawelski.2015-10-2816 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Tom McLeodTransport Topics Technology Editor Seth Clevenger's interview with McLeod Software President and CEO Tom McLeod2015-10-2816 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Derek RotzTransport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt's interview with Daimler Trucks North America Director, Advanced Engineering Derek Rotz2015-10-2813 minLiveOnWeb by Transport Topics2015 Top 50 Global Freight CarriersGoods move from air to ocean, rail to truck, and back again. Discreet modes of shipping, once considered highly competitive, now appear to be seamlessly joined. Disruptions, whether at port, en route, or between modes, threaten business efficiencies. Ask those in charge of the largest freight haulers in the world, and they will tell you that this is a sea change spurred, in part, by the need to create the most cost-effective service for shippers. But how do these firms do it? How do they identify partnerships and think through collaborative ventures? Where do they find the most efficiencies? How...2015-09-161h 09LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Ron DroganDan Bearth's full interview with Red Classic's Ron Drogan.2015-09-0911 minLiveOnWeb by Transport Topics2015 Top 100 Private CarriersThe driver shortage is no longer a "for-hire carrier thing." Private carriers are now seeing their pipelines dwindle and are scrambling to find new talent pools. The question is: how will they fare? How are these fleets marketing to drivers? What sources are available to them? Transport Topics Features Editor Joe Howard and Senior Feautres Writer Daniel P. Bearth team up with Ron Drogan, President of Red Classic, to talk about the current plight of the private carrier.2015-09-0959 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Michael ScheidDan Bearth's full interview with SJ Consulting Group's Michael Scheid.2015-09-0911 minLiveOnWeb by Transport Topics2015 Top 100 For-Hire CarriersFaced with growing demand for freight hauling and still constrained by a driver shortage, the nation's largest for-hire carriers are trying to wring more capacity for their operations. How are they doing so? Will smaller fleets learn from their new-found efficiencies? And what do these new modes of operating ultimately mean for both the driver and the fleet? Transport Topics Publisher Jeff Mason, Senior Features Writer Daniel P. Bearth, and an expert panel discuss these points in this segment.2015-07-151h 00LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Ben CubittDan Bearth's full interview with Transplace's Ben Cubitt.2015-07-1514 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWomen in TransportationWhat does the road look like for the woman driver? The need for drivers is at an all-time high. What happens when we turn the conversation towards particular talent pools, specifically women? What does the road look like for the woman driver? How is it changing? If there are changes, are the changes real? Lasting? And if so, what potential effect will they have on recruitment and retention practices? Transport Topics Managing Editor Lorrie Grant takes these questions to those closest to the matters in this special, driver-focused episode of LiveOnWeb.2015-06-171h 09LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Stephanie KlangLorrie Grant's full interview with Con-way Truckload's Stephanie Klang.2015-06-1720 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsReporter Roundtable - Infrastructure WeekMay 2015 is turning out to be a critical -- even historic -- month for the industry. In Washington and around the nation, folks are focused on surface transportation policy and excited about game-changing developments on the business side. Four well-known journalists get ready to roll up their sleeves and give you some new perspective on these stories. Hosted by TT's own Eugene Mulero.2015-05-1558 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Janet KavinokyJonathan S. Reiskin talks with Janet Kavinoky, executive director of transportation and infrastructure for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.2015-05-1512 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Carlos BracerasEugene Mulero's full interview with Carlos Braceras of the Utah department of transportation.2015-05-1217 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra -- Martin DaumNeil Abt's full interview with Martin Daum of Daimler Trucks North America.2015-05-1205 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsInfrastructure and Highway FundingA long-term highway bill is on the tips of everyone's tongues these days because the impact of not having a strategy in place, according to many, is grim. What does a long-term bill look like? Why is it needed? What does a funding package look like? Nobody within freight transporation is without an opinion or solution. We will mine them all in a rousing conversation with Editorial Director Neil Abt and our Washington insider, Eugene Mulero.2015-05-121h 00LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsLogisticsATA and Longistics Chairman Duane Long and Armstrong & Associates President Evan Armstrong join Transport Topics' Jonathan Reiskin and Dan Bearth for this analysis of the 2015 Top 50 Logistics Companies list and an analysis of recent logistics trends.2015-04-141h 09LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsDriver TrainingDriver training may be the single-most important issue that you consider this year. The moment for the conversation has never been more pertinent. FMCSA has commissioned a 26-member panel of industry representatives to take up mandatory training for entry-level driving. And, at the same time, motor carriers and other affiliate companies find themselves looking for ways to fill seats with quality drivers.2015-03-181h 03LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsWeb Extra - ELDs and Other Trucking TechnologyOur Skype session with Stephen Keppler shed more insight than we could include in our live broadcast. Here's the full 12-minute, extremely shareable interview to listen to when you're ready to get the complete picture on ELDs.2015-02-2512 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsELDs and Other Trucking TechnologyIn this LiveOnWeb discussion panel, the Transport Topics tech team focuses on truck tech -- and gives special attention to ELDs. Stephen Keppler, executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, joins the chat, via Skype, and sheds light on everything from tampering to enforcement. Then, our writers engage in meaningful conversation about what all of it means. Doing so, they attempt to give you some guidance (and food for thought).2015-02-2555 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsDriver Shortage - Web ExtraIn this follow-up to January's Driver Shortage discussion, the Transport Topics Crew answer questions that didn't make the original broadcast.2015-01-1306 minLiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsDriver ShortageWhether you drive or you own a fleet, whether you ship goods or monitor the industry, you have questions: What is at the center of the driver shortage? What will change in 2015? How will the argument shift? And, if it does shift, what new solutions might come about? Everyone has an opinion. But imagine what might happen if you put a carrier company executive, a driver, and two Transport Topics reporters in the same room and let them discuss the questions. You could get some interesting answers. 154 viewer questions guide the content of this hour-long episode.2015-01-131h 02LiveOnWeb by Transport TopicsReporters Roundtable 2015When Managing Editor Lorrie Grant stepped out of the newsroom to moderate this reporter's roundtable, we expected a candid 360-degree tour of the most important developing stories in freight. We could not have predicted what came next! Congressional reporter Eugene Mulero broke news about the Omnibus spending bill and FMCSA during the broadcast. And, not to be outdone, Senior Business Reporter Rip Watson donned his prognosticator's cap to give valuable insight.2014-12-171h 05