ROADSIGNS EPISODE 55

WHAT CAN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY DO TO INCLUDE MORE DIVERSITY?

Finding a job in the trucking industry: You have the talent ambition and drive, but how can you get in the right room? In front of the right people? People of color are asking themselves these questions more often than not. Currently, only 14.3% of the truck driver population is made up of African Americans, followed by 13% Hispanic, and 7% Asian. In this episode, host Michael Freeze wonders what industry leaders are doing to increase those percentages in driving roles, leadership positions, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Turns out, it has a lot to do with being in the right room at the right time, but who is opening those doors? Find out, as we talk to two trucking industry experts who have implemented their own practices that are contributing to a more diverse work community.

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FEATURED GUESTS

Rob Reich has served as Schneider's Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer since 2019. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Equipment, Maintenance and Driver Development. Reich has held several senior leadership positions during his tenure at Schneider across the Maintenance, Human Resources, Driver Development, Driver Training and Safety areas. Prior to joining Schneider, Reich served as an officer in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.

Demarco Thomas

Rob Reich

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Demarco is a serial entrepreneur whom is a managing partner of Metromax Group. Metromax owns multiple transportation related businesses ranging from over the road transportation, business process outsourcing and last mile delivery. Collectively, the Metromax group employs over 180 team members globally.

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