The Road Ahead

The Road Ahead

Welcome to The Road Ahead, a Fleetworthy podcast by where industry experts share insights on news and issues that impact fleet safety, compliance, and efficiency.

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October 17, 2025 21 mins

Are we facing a true driver shortage, or just a shortage of qualified drivers? John and Rob discuss competing industry narratives, the role of immigration policy, and how English language proficiency and CDL regulations are shaping the workforce conversation.

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In this episode of The Road Ahead, John Van Nortwick and Rob Abbott sit down with Tim Henry and Toan Nguyen Le, co-founders of Haul, to discuss their journey joining Fleetworthy, how AI is being integrated into Fleetworthy’s safety and compliance solutions, and what the future holds for fleets embracing artificial intelligence. From transforming compliance workflows to unlocking new levels of efficiency, this conversation highlight...

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In this episode of The Road Ahead, Brenda Colombus from Drivewyze by Fleetworthy dives into the transformative impact of Smart Roadways. You'll discover how sharing real-time data through in-cab alerts not only reshapes driver behavior but significantly reduces accidents and makes our roads safer for everyone.

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In this episode of The Road Ahead, Fleetworthy safety expert Todd James breaks down what fleets and drivers can expect during Operation Safe Driver Week (July 13–19, 2025). Todd, a former law enforcement officer, shares firsthand insights into why CVSA emphasizes risky driving behaviors and what fleets can do to ensure their drivers stay compliant and safe. Learn about key enforcement targets, critical safety statistics, and practi...

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Are you ready for CVSA's International Roadcheck?


Todd James, Program Manager at Drivewyze by Fleetworthy and former Colorado State Patrol Sargeant, joins John and Rob to give a detailed look at what inspectors are looking for, and shares tips for fleets and drivers to turn the inspection blitz into an advantage.

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In this episode, Rob Abbott, fresh from the CVSA, joins John to discuss President Trump's executive order on English proficiency, and what it means for fleets and drivers.

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In this episode, Rob and John speak to Lori Johnson, a Sr. Consultant at Fleetworthy, about the challenges for fleets and drivers when it comes to navigating the changing state laws and static federal regulations around cannabis and CBS.

They will discuss the ways cannabis is impacting carriers and strategies fleets can adopt to ensure drivers are educated on the most up-to-date laws and regulations.

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April 3, 2025 30 mins

John Van Nortwick is joined by Rob Abbott, VP of Corporate Strategy at Fleetworthy and former VP of the American Trucking Association. While at the ATA, Rob was able to have a direct hand in advocating for enhancements at the CSA, witnessing the shift to include data that identifies not only areas for improvement, but highlights and incentivizes the great work already going on across the industry.

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