Ground Transportation Podcast

By Ken Lucci & James Blain

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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.


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Episode Date
Open for Business: How FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs is Rebuilding the Passenger Division
May 20, 2026
Stop Wasting Ad Spend: Secrets of a Winning Limo Marketing Strategy
May 13, 2026
UMA Legislative Fly-In: Fighting $5 Million Insurance Threats & Unfair Tolls
May 06, 2026
Do Quality Reviews Matter? They’re Deciding Your Company’s Future
Apr 29, 2026
Stop Trying to Be Everything—It’s Why You’re Not Profitable
Apr 22, 2026
Autonomous Vehicles: Navigating the Road Ahead
Apr 15, 2026
A Tale of Two Chauffeurs: Inconsistency Plagues the Industry
Apr 08, 2026
Waymos Behaving Badly: Real Self-Driving Car Mistakes CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Apr 01, 2026
Stop Chasing Cheap Rides: How to Win Affluent Clients Who Actually Spend
Mar 25, 2026
Inside ABA: How a $158 Billion Industry Is Finding Its Voice
Mar 18, 2026
CD/NLA Vegas Recap: The Conversations That Matter for Operators
Mar 11, 2026
Retail, Relationships, and Resilience: How Douglas Schwartz Built a Multi-Generational Operation
Mar 04, 2026
Chauffeur, Ride Share... What's the Difference?
Feb 25, 2026
Chick-fil-A, Ritz-Carlton, and the Limo Business: Borrowing World-Class Hospitality
Feb 18, 2026
How A1A Built a Scalable Transportation Business
Feb 11, 2026
Dash Cam Review: Motorcoach Mistakes CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Feb 04, 2026
Claims & Courtrooms: What’s Really Behind Today’s Insurance Rates
Jan 28, 2026
The 10-Part Business Planning Framework Ken Uses With Million-Dollar Operators
Jan 21, 2026
One Call Can Change It All: How YOU Can Stop Human Trafficking
Jan 14, 2026
How James Limousine Grew to $4M ARR (Then Sold Successfully)
Jan 07, 2026
Where The Transportation Industry Is Headed in 2026
Dec 31, 2025
2025 Year in Review: The Conversations Shaping Ground Transportation
Dec 24, 2025
Fleet Insurance Rates Up 17%: The REAL Reasons Operators Are Paying More...
Dec 17, 2025
Robot Drivers: Safer Than Humans… or Total Chaos?
Dec 10, 2025
SBA Secrets for Operators: Funding, Readiness, and What Lenders Really Look For, with Natalie Beane
Dec 03, 2025
Proactive Operators Win: Safety, Business Development & Financial Planning
Nov 26, 2025
Unbreakable Path: A Story of Loss, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Greatness, with Charlie Horky
Nov 19, 2025
The Kayak of Rideshare: Exploring Obi's Price Aggregation with CEO Ashwini Anburajan
Nov 12, 2025
2025 Industry Events Recap: Insights, Trends and Takeaways From the Road
Nov 05, 2025
Why Your Insurance Costs Keep Rising (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
Oct 29, 2025
Watch Your Six! How To Handle Chaos On The Road
Oct 22, 2025
There’s No 'I' In Team: How To Work On (Not In) Your Business, With Steve Firestone
Oct 15, 2025
None Of Us Are Smarter Than All Of Us: Building a Collaborative Culture, With Dr. Umut Aslan
Oct 08, 2025
A Thorn Between Two Roses: Recapping a Legacy of Growth and Expansion, With Mike & Tim Rose
Oct 01, 2025
Safety First: The Alligator Closest to the Boat, With Matt Maglio
Sep 24, 2025
Networking, Mentorship, and a Preview of CD/NLA Dallas 2025, with Chris Weiss
Sep 17, 2025
Retire Rich: Long-Term Business Success Starts With a Financial Roadmap, with Phil Shetsen
Sep 10, 2025
Tech on Wheels: Elevating the Service Experience with Technology, with Dr. Vojkan Tasic
Sep 03, 2025
Life After Limo: From Operator to EOS Implementer, with Mike Zappone
Aug 27, 2025
The Real Cost of DIY: Don't Strangle Your Growth Potential
Aug 20, 2025
Appetite for Disruption: A Deep-Dive into AV Market Trends with Ken Lucci
Aug 13, 2025
The Last Butlers: Redefining Executive Car Services with Paul Walsh
Aug 06, 2025
Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Trends: Are Chauffeurs DOOMED?
Jul 30, 2025
Driving the Future: Embracing Automation and AI with Magiis CEO Leonardo Gannio
Jul 23, 2025
Building Excellence: How Successful Transportation Leaders Shape Culture and Brand
Jul 16, 2025
The Uber Dream: What You Make Isn't What You Keep
Jul 09, 2025
Selling Value: Understanding Client Needs and Commanding Premium Prices, with Julie Thomas
Jul 02, 2025
Mastering Airport Transfers: How to Unlock Revenue by Cultivating Airline Client Loyalty
Jun 25, 2025
Beyond the Bus: Phelps Hope on Leading Through People-Centric Innovation at IMG
Jun 18, 2025
Diversifying and Thriving in Motorcoach: Joey Mills on Transforming Olympus Car & Coach
Jun 11, 2025
Stop Chasing Volume: How to Preserve Your Brand Reputation and Profit Growth
Jun 04, 2025
Charting a New Course: Exploring the Future of Motorcoach with Michelle Petelicki
May 28, 2025
Create-A-Card: A Legacy of Transportation Company Branding and Marketing
May 21, 2025
Revolutionizing NEMT and the Transportation Landscape, with Dan Reid
May 14, 2025
7 Attributes of the Most Sellable Transportation Companies
May 07, 2025
Breaking Into Motorcoach: Vehicle Trends, Financing, and More with Eric Coolbaugh
Apr 30, 2025
Pricing Strategy: Understanding Cost Structures and Value to Your Clients
Apr 23, 2025
Rock N’ Roll Pioneer: Charlie Horky’s Epic Journey in Ground Transportation
Apr 16, 2025
Distracted Driving: The Impact on Passenger Safety, Insurance Costs, and Your Bottom Line
Apr 09, 2025
Affiliate Relationships: Growing Networks and Building Trust in Luxury Transportation, with Paul Pasternak
Apr 02, 2025
Mergers and Acquisitions: How to Prepare Your Transportation Business for Sale
Mar 26, 2025
Day on the Hill in DC: Meet With Senators and Make Your Voice Heard, with Brett Barenholtz
Mar 19, 2025
Expanding Into Motor Coach: Safety, Compliance, Technology and More, with Tom Holden
Mar 12, 2025
Road Warriors Return: A Recap of CD/NLA in Vegas and UMA Motorcoach EXPO in OKC
Mar 05, 2025
Proactive Driver Training: Why You Can't Scale Without Documentation and Systems
Feb 26, 2025
🚨 BONUS: Snap a Selfie in Vegas, Score a Podcast Plug!
Feb 22, 2025
Global Expansion and Quality Service: Commonwealth Worldwide's Road to Success
Feb 19, 2025
Driving Sustainability: Tiffany Hinton's Influence on the Future of Ground Transportation
Feb 12, 2025
The RAISE UP Mindset: Athena Grimm’s Blueprint for Business and Personal Growth
Feb 05, 2025
The 5 Pivots: How Maurice Brewster Built Mosaic Global Transportation from Scratch
Jan 29, 2025
Mastering Customer Service in Chauffeured Transportation: Insights from Tom Halsnik
Jan 22, 2025
The Story of Chauffeur Driven (and a preview of CD/NLA Vegas 2025) with Chris Weiss
Jan 15, 2025
Turning a Taxi Business into a Mini Bus Empire, with Jess Sandhu
Jan 08, 2025
Robo-Taxis & Regulations: Predictions on The Future of Transportation, with Matthew W. Daus
Jan 02, 2025
From Real Estate to Limousines: Diane Forgy's Path to a $6 Million Company
Dec 26, 2024
Video Marketing for Chauffeured Transportation Companies, with Sam Emam
Dec 18, 2024
The Customer Experience: From the First Phone Call to the Final Thank You, with Bruce Heinrich
Dec 11, 2024
Step Out of the Driver’s Seat: How to Scale Beyond 1-2 Vehicles
Dec 04, 2024
Why Join a State Association? Insights from Industry Leader Mike Rose
Nov 26, 2024
The Profit Equation: What Does the Perfect Chauffeur Company Look Like?
Nov 20, 2024
The Door-to-Door Experience: Corporate Travel Trends and Technology, with Susan Lichtenstein
Nov 13, 2024
Is the Luxury Service Experience On Life Support?
Nov 06, 2024
Proactive Ways to Manage Rising Insurance Costs, with Mike Marroccoli
Oct 30, 2024
2024 CD/NLA Show Recap: Navigating Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Oct 23, 2024
Rethinking Rideshare: How InDrive is Poised to Take On Industry Giants, with Adam Warner
Oct 13, 2024
From Taxis to Limousines: Insights From Brett Barenholtz and the Benefits of Association Involvement
Oct 02, 2024
Lessons in Luxury: Bruce Heinrich’s Guide to Chauffeur Excellence
Sep 18, 2024
The Inflection Point: Expanding or Surviving in Chauffeur Transportation
Sep 02, 2024