EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 28 MIN
Driverless Trucks’ FIRST Delivery – What It Means for Truckers! | The Rig On Wheels Show #Episode94
from The Rig On Wheels Show ft. Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT)
Driverless Trucks Just Made Their FIRST Delivery - Here’s What It Means for You | The Rig On Wheels Show #episode94 The future is here — and it’s riding down I-45. In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT, we break down the historic launch of Aurora Innovation’s first commercial driverless truck delivery, completed with no human in the cab. Is this the beginning of a new era… or just overhyped tech? Join host Kameel E. Gaines, CEO of Rig on Wheels, and Pierson, VP of Recruitment at Mesilla Valley Transportation, as they unpack the facts, debate what this means for driver jobs, and discuss how it could reshape the industry—from mechanics to freight lanes. In this episode: Aurora’s driverless semi-truck delivery via Uber Freight and Hirschbach Will this solve or worsen the driver shortage? Why mechanics might be the real missing piece Hot job openings for CDL-A drivers across the U.S. Powerful story of Chavez Armstrong, a former driver now leading the yard team at MVT Plus, how to get started on a real career path, not just another trucking gig Featured Job Openings This Week: Division 110: Teams | Avg. $1,600–$1,800/week per driver | Home Weekly Division 230: Southwest Regional Solo | Avg. $1,200–$1,400/week Division 440: South Central/Southeast Solo | Home Weekly + Growing Freight TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rig On Wheels Show offers Trucking industry news, hot jobs, and insider tips for professional drivers and #truckingcompanies. But it's more than just headlines it's about respect, recognition and the vital role professional truck drivers play in our daily lives. At our core we believe that professional truck drivers should be respected as pilots of the road. As a leading #driverrecruitment service, we connect skilled CDL drivers with top carriers nationwide but it's not just about jobs it's about recognizing the significance of truck drivers. They navigate challenges, clock long hours, and ensure the country keeps moving forward. SHOW SCHEDULE 🎙 The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT is LIVE every Tuesday at 3 PM Central 📺 Edited replay w/ thumbnail drops every Thursday by 10 AM CST 🎧 Audio version airs Thursdays at 3 PM Central on The Rig on Wheels Show Radio Available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Deezer, and TuneIn — just search "Rig on Wheels" 📘 Want to compete with the big carriers? 📘Grab your copy of Competing with Giants: A Small Trucking Company’s Guide to Winning Professional Drivers 👉COMPETING WITH GIANTS: A Small Trucking Company's Guide to Winning Professional Drivers:- https://recruitmenttool.mysamcart.com/checkout/competing-with-giants-a-small-trucking-companys-guide-to-winning-professional-drivers TRUCKING PROGRAM: https://recruitmenttool.samcart.com/products/trucking-business-accelerator If you're interested in applying, click the link down below! https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/rigonwheels?r=bcb HYPERLINK https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/rigonwheels?r=podcast"podcast
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