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Ground Transportation Podcast

Hosted by Ken Lucci & James Blain · business · EN-US

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Take your transportation business to the next level. Kenneth Lucci of Driving Transactions and James Blain of PAX Training share the secrets of growing a successful and profitable ground transportation company. On this podcast, you’ll hear interviews with owners, operators, investors, and other key players in the industry. You’ll also hear plenty of banter between Ken and James. Learn how you can grow revenue, train your team, drive higher profits, and boost owner income. Subscribe today!

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What is Ground Transportation Podcast about?

Take your transportation business to the next level. Kenneth Lucci of Driving Transactions and James Blain of PAX Training share the secrets of growing a successful and profitable ground transportation company. On this podcast, you’ll hear interviews with owners, operators, investors, and other key players in the industry. You’ll also hear plenty of banter between Ken and James.

Who hosts Ground Transportation Podcast?

Ground Transportation Podcast is hosted by Ken Lucci & James Blain. The show has published 110 episodes to date.

What has Ground Transportation Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Teach Them How to Teach: Elevating Drivers from Instructors to Coaches" (28 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Making Safety Happen: Transforming Risk Management into Bottom-Line Profit" (21 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "CD/NLA Fall Show 2026: Financial Control, Risk Mitigation, and Maximizing Show ROI" (14 October 2026, 49 minutes).

How often does Ground Transportation Podcast publish?

Ground Transportation Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 110 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Ground Transportation Podcast?

Booking probability for Ground Transportation Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ground Transportation Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ground Transportation Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Ground Transportation Podcast?

The strongest fits for Ground Transportation Podcast are Other Ground Passenger Transport. Ground Transportation Podcast has a business audience.

About the host

Ken Lucci & James Blain hosts Ground Transportation Podcast, a business podcast with 110 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #110

    Teach Them How to Teach: Elevating Drivers from Instructors to Coaches

    Oct 28, 202656 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail How do you turn your top 25-year veteran drivers into effective coaches who can actually explain the mechanics of safe maneuvers? In this episode, James Blain sits down with Julie Hotard Chalmers of...

  • Episode #109

    Making Safety Happen: Transforming Risk Management into Bottom-Line Profit

    Oct 21, 202654 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you growing top-line revenue only to give it all back through unmanaged risk, rising insurance premiums, and costly fleet accidents? In this impactful episode, Ken Lucci is joined by author, former...

  • Episode #108

    CD/NLA Fall Show 2026: Financial Control, Risk Mitigation, and Maximizing Show ROI

    Oct 14, 202649 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you attending the upcoming CD/NLA Fall Show in Washington, D.C., with a clear ROI strategy—or treating it like an expensive weekend away? In this action-packed episode, hosts Ken Lucci and James...

  • Episode #107

    TTA Mobilize 2026: Mixed Fleets, NEMT Expansion, and Proactive Risk Management

    Oct 7, 202651 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Is your fleet ready to play offense in 2026—or are rising insurance claims and shifting regulations threatening your bottom line? In this high-impact episode, James Blain sits down with Bill Rouse...

  • Episode #106

    The Retirement Myth: Why Your Business Isn't an Exit Strategy

    Sep 30, 202658 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you banking on the future sale of your fleet to fund your retirement? In this candid episode, host Ken Lucci is joined by former ground transportation executive turned financial planner Steve Pitel...

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  • Episode #105

    The Safety & Training Playbook: Aligning Culture, Policy, and Incident Response

    Sep 23, 20261h 29mS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are your company culture, driver policies, and accident response workflows truly aligned—or are you one incident away from a major negligence claim? In this comprehensive presentation expansion, James...

  • Episode #103

    The Voice-First Dispatch: Running Real-Time Logistics via AI

    Sep 9, 20261h 1mS1

    Send us Fan Mail Did you know that even the largest ground transportation companies manually keypunch up to 80% of their reservations? In this game-changing conversation, host Ken Lucci sits down with Harvard-educated...

  • Episode #102

    The AI Force Multiplier: Why You Should Empower Your Team Instead of Downsizing

    Sep 2, 202643 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you tempted to cut payroll by replacing your key staff with artificial intelligence? In this episode, James Blain pulls back the curtain on the AI revolution, mapping out how operators can ride this...

  • Episode #101

    Stop Blurring the Lines: The 5 A’s of Service DNA

    Aug 26, 202657 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you accidentally running your luxury brand like a basic rideshare service? In this powerful solo masterclass, Ken Lucci delivers an urgent wake-up call to the ground transportation industry: the...

  • Episode #100

    100 Episodes Later: The Milestones, Mistakes, and Memories that Shaped the Show

    Aug 19, 20261h 3mS1

    Send us Fan Mail Did you know that only 7% of all podcasts ever make it to their 100th episode? In this special edition of the Ground Transportation Podcast, Ken Lucci and James Blain, along with producer John Tyreman...

  • Episode #99

    The Red Man Also Has Great Heroes: The History, Vision, and Independent Spirit of Crazy Horse

    Aug 12, 202655 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you leveraging world-class national landmarks to drive high-ticket bookings and fuel your fleet's growth? In this episode, James Blain sits down with Whitney Rencountre II, CEO of the Crazy Horse...

  • Episode #98

    The 200+ Five-Star Review Engine: Making Your Brand Undeniable | Jomara Gonzalez

    Aug 5, 20261 hourS1

    Send us Fan Mail How do you build an undeniable brand that commands 32% higher prices without spending a single dollar on Google Ads? In this episode, Ken Lucci sits down with Jomara Gonzalez, founder of Magic Carpet...

  • Episode #98

    The Death of 5-Star Service: Why 'Good Enough' is Killing The Industry

    Jul 29, 20261h 1mS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you losing your highest-paying clients because your chauffeurs are acting like rideshare drivers? In this episode, Ken Lucci and James Blain tackle the alarming decline of five-star customer service...

  • Episode #96

    Bought vs. Earned Sales: Why Your Fleet Should Stop Relying on Google Ads | John DiJulius

    Jul 22, 20261h 2mS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you burning thousands of dollars a month on Google Ads just to fight for transactional customers? Host Ken Lucci sits down with customer experience legend and author John DiJulius to discuss why the...

  • Episode #95

    From Flat Renewals to 50% Hikes: How to Take Control of Your Insurance Rates | Joe Madiedo & Tyler Lamer

    Jul 15, 202653 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Why are some operators seeing flat insurance renewals while others are hit with massive 50% rate hikes? In this episode, James Blain sits down with returning guest Joe Madiedo from Professional...

  • Episode #94

    The Evolution of the Livery Vehicle: 40 Years of Fleet Strategy with Barry Trabb

    Jul 8, 202653 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you relying on a local retail car dealer who views your luxury fleet as just another transaction? In this episode, Ken Lucci and James Blain sit down with Barry Trabb, founder of Complete Fleet , to...

  • Ground Transportation Podcast

    50,000-Pound Bullets: Chameleon Operators Are a Threat to Highway Safety

    Jul 1, 202645 min

    Send us Fan Mail How does a motorcoach company with a 33% driver out-of-compliance rate stay on the road? In this wake-up call to motorcoach operators, Ken Lucci sits down with safety expert Tom Holden from The...

  • Ground Transportation Podcast

    Association Committees That Actually Get Things Done: ABA's Women in Buses and Driving Force

    Jun 24, 20261h 2m

    Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of industry committees that do a lot of talking but never actually produce real results? In this episodem, James Blain sits down with Erin Sullivan, CFO of Bloom Tour & Charter Service...

  • Episode #91

    2026 GTO Research Review: Benchmarks, Outlooks, and Perspectives from 236 Operators

    Jun 17, 20261h 27mS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you leaving millions of dollars on the table at the airport, or risking your entire company on an AI-written manual? Hosts James Blain and Ken Lucci break down the highly anticipated GTO Research...

  • Episode #90

    Finding the CDL Unicorn: Solving the Passenger Endorsement Shortage with Jodie Spencer-Lethgo

    Jun 10, 202654 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to find qualified CDL drivers with a passenger endorsement? On this episode, Ken Lucci sits down with Jodie Spencer-Lethgo from Career Driver to tackle the industry's biggest hiring...

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