ATA's latest chairman and Groendyke Transport's CEO, Greg Hodgen, thinks of himself as an optimist, while others call him a realist. But both perspectives are on display in this episode of The Fleet Lead, where Hodgen and Bulk Transporter Editor Jason McDaniel sat down for a frank conversation about the transportation industry, with a special focus on tank trailers. From discussing the shortage of drivers versus qualified drivers to tort reform and beyond, McDaniel and Hodgen cover the spectrum of realism to optimism in trucking while looking ahead for 2026.
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Chapter index:
- 1:04 - Hodgen's road to the industry and ATA leadership
- 5:00 - Drivers vs qualified drivers
- 11:53 - The importance of innovation in tank trucking
- 14:01 - Government and regulations
- 23:58 - Tort reform and cybersecurity
- 31:19 - Looking ahead for 2026
- 37:31 - Appreciating the trucking industry
