Keeping It Roehl

Join Travis and his guests as they explore the areas in and around Roehl Transport and commercial trucking...

Maribel F. - Dedicated Northeast Van Fleet Driver & Driver Trainer

Maribel F. returns to update us on her progress as a truck driver trainer. 

12-08
13:43

Brandon E. - Refrigerated Fleets

In this episode, Brandon E., Refrigerated Fleet Operations Manager, joins Travis to talk about Roehl's Refrigerated Division. Brandon covers the benefits of being a refrigerated fleet driver and dispels some common myths about being hauling temperature controlled freight. 

11-24
23:11

Dana A. - Fleet Training Manager

In this episode, Dana A. joins Travis to talk about his long journey with Roehl. Dana joined Roehl as driver in 2010 and he became an owner operator in 2012. Dana talks about the medical emergency he experienced, and how that lead to him coming off the road as a driver and eventually becoming an instructor in our Orientation and Driver Development Department and now to his role as a Fleet Training Manager helping new drivers achieve Driver Success.

11-10
13:57

Sara Y. - 2026 Benefits Open Enrollment

Benefits Open Enrollment runs from November 3-16, 2025. In this episode, Sara Y. Benefits Manager returns to talk about how Roehl has enhanced our benefits offerings to help and support our teammates. Sara also shares some highlights and reminders about our Benefits Open Enrollment. You can learn about Roehl's benefits and Open Enrollment at RoehlBenefits.com

11-01
23:11

Vote for Charles Jones! Transition Trucking Finalist & Roehl HOMEtime Plus Van Fleet Driver

In this episode, Charles Jones, Jr. joins Travis & Tim Norlin to talk about his journey to Roehl. From his military service to getting his CDL through Georgia Driving Academy to on-the-job training with Roehl, Charles demonstrates why he is a finalist for the Transition Trucking: Driving to Excellence award. Transition Trucking is a national competition that recognizes the successful transition to the trucking industry following military service. Charles is a driver in our Van division, operating in a 7/4, 7/3 HOMEtime Plus Fleet. You can vote for Charles from November 1-11. Vote for Charles at https://transitiontrucking.org/vote

10-27
37:26

Justin C. - Driver Referrals

Truck driver Justin C. joins Travis to talk about his experience with Roehl. Justin is a refrigerated driver in our national fleet, and he's referred many, many drivers to Roehl. Justin explains his process, including why he recommends Roehl and how it benefits him and our company.

10-13
23:58

Julie S. - United Way 2025 Kickoff

In this episode, Julie S., Roehl Transport's Social Media Specialist, joins Travis to talk about our United Way campaign. Julie is a Co-Chair of Roehl's United Way Committee, and she shares how TeamRoehl supports our local communities through our United Way campaign.

09-29
15:32

John Paape & Radar - Training, Technology & Teamwork

Roehl Transport's VP of Technology John Paape & Radar, a Roehl Driver Trainer, join Travis in this episode. They discuss successful training practices, how technology enables training & Driver Success as well as how Innovation is paired with our Cornerstone Value of Safety. 

09-15
01:12:26

Steve Vandenberg - Physical Therapist

In this episode, Travis and Tianna are joined by Steve Vandenberg, a Physical Therapist and the Director of Operations at Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT). Roehl's partnership with Doctors of Physical Therapy offers Roehl employees and their dependents on the Roehl Medical Plan free physical therapy services.

09-01
01:08:36

Dan L. - Driver, Instructor & Retiree

Dan L., who was our very first guest, returns to the podcast to update us on his life after leaving Roehl Transport. Dan got his CDL through Roehl in 1994, and he then drove for TeamRoehl for nearly 20 years. He then came off the road and became an instructor in our Orientation and Driver Development Department until his recent retirement. 

08-18
53:33

Ronda S. - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Travis is joined by Ronda S. - Roehl's Talent Acquisition Specialist. Ronda shares her career journey and how she came to work on TeamRoehl. Ronda is passionate about helping grow Roehl Transport and matching candidates with the great opportunities that we offer. 

08-04
30:12

Mitchell R. - Local Dedicated Driver

Mitchell R. returns to the podcast for the third time for another update on his professional and personal life. Mitchell completed Roehl's Get Your CDL on-the-job training program and is now a local dedicated yard driver. He was also featured in a series of award-winning GYCDL videos (watch the videos). Mitchell also appeared on episodes 49 & 74 of the Keeping It Roehl Podcast. 

07-21
21:54

Jessica O. - Learning & Development Administrator

In this episode, Jessica O. joins Travis to talk about her career progression with Roehl and what she does in her current role as our Learning & Development Administrator. Jess works in Roehl Youniversity, our online learning platform, and she was previously a guest on episode 35 of the Keeping It Roehl podcast. 

07-07
19:14

Francisco P. - Flatbed National Driver & Outstanding Driver Trainer

In this episode, Francisco P. joins Travis. Francisco is a Phoenix-based National Flatbed Fleet driver, and he's also a driver trainer, helping new teammates learn the skills they need to be successful. Francisco joined Roehl through our on-the-job Get Your CDL Program. He recently achieved 5 years of safe driving, and he has been named an Outstanding Driver Trainer every year since 2021. Francisco talks about what works for him and his family, and what the benefits of his work has afforded him. 

06-23
57:59

Rick Roehl & John Spiros - ATA President's Award

CEO Rick Roehl and John Spiros, Roehl's VP of Safety & Claims, join Travis to talk about our recent ATA President's Award. Roehl Transport is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 5-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor. 

06-09
14:55

Alec M. & Gavin G. - Driver Trainers

In this episode, Travis is joined by Alec M. & Gavin G. who both recently became driver trainers with Roehl. Alec is a driver in Roehl's National Flatbed Fleet and Gavin is a driver in Roehl's Flatbed Great Lakes Fleet. While both drivers are in our flatbed division, they came to Roehl through different routes. Gavin joined Roehl as an experienced truck driver, and Alec earned his CDL through Roehl's on-the-job CDL training program. 

05-26
14:12

Mike H. & Yovani M. - Driver Trainer & Trainee

In this episode, Travis is joined by Mike H., a Roehl driver trainer in our Flatbed Tri-State Regional Fleet & Yovani M., a Flatbed National Fleet driver who was completing his on-the-job training. 

05-12
35:21

Dallas, Jason & Maribel - Roehl Driver Trainers

In this episode you'll hear from three new Roehl Transport Driver Trainers, Dallas, Jason & Maribel, who share their insights about driving for Roehl and they decided to become trainers for the company.

04-28
20:04

Leland M. - Six Practices to Help Roehl Drivers Be Successful

In this episode, Leland M. returns to share his "Successful Six" - a list of practices & habits that have helped him be successful with Roehl. Leland started his trucking career in Roehl's on-the-job CDL A training program in 2019. Now, he has about five years of experience driving in Roehl Transport's Northeast Dedicated Van Fleet, and as of the time of this podcast, Leland has driven over 700,000 safe miles with the company. 

04-14
45:19

Nikos & Robert - Roehl Driver Trainers

In this episode you'll hear from Roehl Transport Driver Trainers Nikos & Robert, who share their insights about driving for Roehl and they decided to become trainers for the company.

03-31
15:02

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