EP3 : Behind The Wheel: Special Guest Peter Tennison: Company Updates, and a NEW Segment Car Talk

Simon National Carriers, Behind The Wheel

This podcast features a conversation with Peter Tennison, his 33-year career with the company, starting in 1990 as a fleet controller. He shares funny anecdotes from his early days, including encounters with CEO David Simon and being surprised by Morgan Simon's unconventional attire.
We delve into the aftermath of the pandemic and provide insights into what the business and industry landscape may look like in the coming year or two. We highlight the potential impact on competitors with greater retail exposure, who may experience a decrease in volume and therefore need to fill their trucks, we briefly touch on potential weather-related challenges, such as floods and heatwaves, which could potentially impact the business. We also talk through equipment costs, particularly for prime movers, are expected to be 30% higher for orders placed this year compared to trucks ordered in 2021. This increase is attributed to factors like transitioning to Euro 6 standards and supply chain issues.

Now Let's Hit The Road.......

Chapitres

1. EP3 : Behind The Wheel: Special Guest Peter Tennison: Company Updates, and a NEW Segment Car Talk (00:00:00)

2. Starting as a fleet controller. (00:02:24)

3. Meeting Morgan Simon. (00:04:08)

4. The best and worst truck. (00:08:03)

5. Housing shortages and government action. (00:12:05)

6. Equipment costs rising significantly. (00:16:55)

7. Playing Santa and delivering engines??. (00:20:00)

8. Torque and horsepower, Westy’s beast! (00:24:45)