
About this episode
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the evolving world of freight tech, automation, safety, and the future of transportation — featuring three powerhouse guests shaping the industry right now.
Guest Lineup:
1. Chris Demetroulis — Managing Director of Transportation at Gallagher Chris breaks down the real risk and reward behind autonomous trucking, how insurers will adapt to AVs, and why reducing human error is the key to lowering claims and premiums.
2. Angie Twardawa — CEO of Angie’s Transportation & Co-Founder of Road Lights Live from the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Angie shares her journey from growing up in trucking to leading innovation in trailer visibility, cargo security, and theft prevention technology. Road Lights’ new motion-sensor + AI trailer lighting system is changing the game for safety and fleet protection.
3. Shan Ravindranath — CEO of eTruux Shan explains how eTruux is bridging efficiency and trust between shippers and carriers with transparent pricing, integrated TMS + ELD systems, and what the platform is building next as the industry heads toward autonomous fleets.
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