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Welcome to Optym's premier podcast, where we discuss genuine insights and practical wisdom from industry veterans, who have dedicated their careers to the transportation sector. Tune in to Semi-Related to tap into the valuable expertise that has shaped the industry's evolution.
Matthew Leffler, the 'Armchair Attorney,' joins Chris Torrence to share his journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming a lawyer for the industry. Matthew reveals the challenges of working in insurance defense for catastrophic accidents, highlighting the underinsured and unsafe state of many commercial vehicles. He calls for increased insurance coverage and improved safety standards.
In this episode, Matthew discusses the principal themes of transportation: labor, assets, maintenance, tires, and insurance. He explores the industry's future, focusing on the four super trends—connected, autonomous, shared, and electric—and the rise of autonomous trucks.
Matthew delves into the complex issues of surveillance, technology's role in safety, and the future of higher education. He emphasizes critical thinking skills in a world driven by automation and advocates for optimism and proactive change in the industry.
Don't miss this insightful discussion with Matthew Leffler on the future of trucking and supply chain innovation.
More episodes
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The truck parking problem Episode 12 | 39:43
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Building an award-winning driver support system Episode 11 | 58:50
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Building LTL sector resilience Episode 10 | 50:46
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The path to truck driver health Episode 9 | 41:07
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Weather forecasting’s role in logistics Episode 6 | 33:49
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How transportation supports national unity Episode 5 | 35:25
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The seasonality of trucking and its effects Episode 4 | 48:39
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Navigating the future of supply chain Episode 3 | 57:06
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Making LTL shipping frictionless Episode 2 | 57:02
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From one size fits all to collaborative solutions Episode 1 | 44:47