On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Casuarina “CJ” Smith, better known as Trucking with CJ. An Australian road train driver, content creator, and industry advocate, CJ has spent years driving some of the biggest trucks in the world across the remote outback.

CJ shares what life behind the wheel looks like Down Under, her content journey, and what she hopes Americans are most curious about when it comes to the trucking industry. She also talks about her time in Canada, her dream to check out the U.S. trucking scene, and what inspires her to keep creating content that promotes road safety, industry awareness, and a love for the open road.

What Americans might be curious about when it comes to trucking in Australia

CJ’s time in Canada and interest in exploring U.S. trucking firsthand

Her content creation and the community she’s built

How she balances life with not trucking full-time right now

The challenges, beauty, and lifestyle of road train driving

About CJ:

Casuarina “CJ” Smith is the voice behind Trucking with CJ. Through her platforms, she inspires her community to learn about the transport industry, promotes road safety, and gives everyday people a rare glimpse into trucking—Australian style. With her unique mix of storytelling, advocacy, and behind-the-wheel experience, CJ is helping shape the next generation of trucking voices.

Follow CJ:

Website: truckingwithcj.com

Instagram: @truckingwithcj

YouTube: Trucking with CJ

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On this week’s edition of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Walter Grigg, Director of Industry Partnerships at Torc Robotics, to explore how industry leaders are preparing and training the next generation of professional drivers.

As advancements in autonomous trucking and transportation technology accelerate, training and education become even more critical. Walter shares insights from his work at Torc Robotics, where partnerships, innovation, and safety converge to shape the future of trucking.

About Walter Grigg:

Walter Grigg is an experienced leader in operations, fleet management, and strategic development. At Torc Robotics, he serves as Director of Industry Partnerships, following previous roles as Program Manager for Corporate Strategy and Director of Fleet Operations. His background includes senior leadership positions at Lawrence Companies, including EVP of Transportation and VP of Business Intelligence, as well as project leadership at GE Power & Water, where he focused on mobile operations across industries such as commercial nuclear and petro-chemical.

About Education Station

Education Station spotlights the programs, partnerships, and people driving the future of trucking education. From innovative training to real-world insights, this show highlights how the industry is equipping the next generation of professional drivers.

Connect with Torc Robotics:

Website: https://torc.ai/

Facebook: facebook.com/torcrobotics

Twitter/X: twitter.com/torcrobotics

Instagram: instagram.com/torc_robotics

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Road Gang Radio with host Jimmy Mac welcomes Mike Roeth, Executive Director of the North America Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), to talk about Run on Less – The Messy Middle and Penske’s role in this year’s real-world demonstration of alternative powertrains in trucking.

The Messy Middle is a time when fleets are choosing from a variety of powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cells. Penske’s fleet is showcasing its unique approach and deployment strategies in this exciting NACFE project.

Learn more about Run on Less and see fleet profiles here (updated daily at 8am ET):

https://runonless.com/participants/

TALKING POINTS:

Which Penske fleet is being highlighted today and what alternatives are they running?

Penske’s plans, routes, and deployment details.

What NACFE has learned so far from the demonstration.

What to watch for during the Run starting September 8th.

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