The Relay
 - Episode
4

How Inspections Keep You Safe On the Road with Marcus Myers and T.J. Wolff

This week on The Relay, Marcus Myers, Director of Maintenance at Gulf Relay is joined by T.J. Wolff, one of our inspection mechanics. During this conversation, Marcus and T.J. talk about battery changes in technology, how SmartDrive has impacted drowsy driving, inspection standards at Gulf Relay, the success of inspections on influencing driver satisfaction, and more. |This week on The Relay, Marcus Myers, Director of Maintenance at Gulf Relay is joined by T.J. Wolff, one of our inspection mechanics. During this conversation, Marcus and T.J. talk about battery changes in technology, how SmartDrive has impacted drowsy driving, inspection standards at Gulf Relay, the success of inspections on influencing driver satisfaction, and more.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) and changes implemented (0:47)
  • The impact of SmartDrive Technology at Gulf Relay (3:26)
  • Drowsy driving and cell phone distraction (4:23)
  • In-services, out-of-services, and new-hire inspection protocols (5:47)
  • Inspections’ impact on driver satisfaction (8:51)
  • Plans for equipment at Gulf Relay in 2023 (10:17)

The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. From the unique challenges of the job to anecdotes about life on the road, our guests will provide a window into a profession that is crucial to our economy and way of life. Let’s hit the road!