Ground Transportation Podcast

Ground Transportation Podcast

Ken Lucci & James Blain

Episodes 77
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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S1E76 Retail, Relationships, and Resilience: How Douglas Schwartz Built a Multi-Generational Operation

Mar 04, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode, Ken Lucci and James Blain sit down with Douglas Schwartz of Executive Limousine, a self-made industry veteran who went from running small Penny Saver ads in the mid-90s to…

S1E75 Chauffeur, Ride Share... What's the Difference?

Feb 25, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Send a textChauffeured transportation scored a 3.8 in the latest Business Travel News survey. Ride share scored a 3.6.That's too low. And Ken is PISSED 😡Ken and James analyze the BTN ratings report…

S1E74 Chick-fil-A, Ritz-Carlton, and the Limo Business: Borrowing World-Class Hospitality

Feb 18, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

Send a textCustomer service across industries has declined — and that creates opportunity for operators willing to raise the bar.In this episode, Ken Lucci and James Blain discuss what the…

S1E73 How A1A Built a Scalable Transportation Business

Feb 11, 2026 55m Transcript

Send a textHustle can start a transportation company—but it won’t scale one.In this episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast, Ken Lucci is joined by Rick Versace Sr. and Rick Versace Jr. of A1A…

S1E72 Dash Cam Review: Motorcoach Mistakes CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Feb 04, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Send a textWhat happens when professional motorcoach drivers make unprofessional decisions—and it all ends up on camera?In this episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast, James Blain and Ken Lucci…

S1E71 Claims & Courtrooms: What’s Really Behind Today’s Insurance Rates

Jan 28, 2026 59m Transcript

Send a textInsurance premiums continue to rise across the ground transportation industry—but the reasons go far beyond individual accidents or safety scores.In this episode, James speaks with…

S1E70 The 10-Part Business Planning Framework Ken Uses With Million-Dollar Operators

Jan 21, 2026 38m Transcript

Send a textIn this solo episode, Ken Lucci outlines the 10-part business planning framework he uses with million-dollar transportation operators to drive predictable profits and long-term financial…

S1E69 One Call Can Change It All: How YOU Can Stop Human Trafficking

Jan 14, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

Send a textHuman trafficking is happening in everyday places—and often, the people best positioned to stop it don’t realize the power they hold.In this episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast,…

S1E68 How James Limousine Grew to $4M ARR (Then Sold Successfully)

Jan 07, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textGrowing a ground transportation company is hard. Growing one that buyers actually want is even harder.In this episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast, Ken Lucci speaks with Randy…

S1E67 Where The Transportation Industry Is Headed in 2026

Dec 31, 2025 46m Transcript

Send a textThe transportation industry is at an inflection point — and operators who fail to adapt may not survive the next phase.In this episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast, Ken Lucci…

S1E66 2025 Year in Review: The Conversations Shaping Ground Transportation

Dec 24, 2025 47m Transcript

Send a textIn this holiday year-in-review special, Ken Lucci and James Blain reflect on the conversations, guests, and industry moments that made this past year such a pivotal one for ground…

S1E65 Fleet Insurance Rates Up 17%: The REAL Reasons Operators Are Paying More...

Dec 17, 2025 1h 8m Transcript

Send a textInsurance remains one of the most challenging and frustrating realities facing ground transportation operators today. Even companies with strong safety records are seeing double-digit…

S1E64 Robot Drivers: Safer Than Humans… or Total Chaos?

Dec 10, 2025 1h 5m Transcript

Send a textAutonomous vehicles promised safer roads, fewer accidents, and a seamless future — but the real-world footage tells a very different story. In this episode, Ken Lucci and James Blain react…

S1E63 SBA Secrets for Operators: Funding, Readiness, and What Lenders Really Look For, with Natalie Beane

Dec 03, 2025 56m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode, Ken Lucci sits down with Natalie Beane, an SBA and business-lending expert who helps small and mid-sized companies secure the capital they need to operate, grow, and…

S1E62 Proactive Operators Win: Safety, Business Development & Financial Planning

Nov 26, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

Send a textIn this episode, James and Ken break down one of the most critical—and most overlooked—skills in the ground transportation industry: proactivity. Drawing from real operator examples and…

S1E60 Unbreakable Path: A Story of Loss, Resilience, and the Pursuit of Greatness, with Charlie Horky

Nov 19, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

Send a textOrder the book today: https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Path-Resilience-Pursuit-Greatness/dp/1967424373/Industry legend Charlie Horky returns to the podcast to celebrate the release of…

S1E59 The Kayak of Rideshare: Exploring Obi's Price Aggregation with CEO Ashwini Anburajan

Nov 12, 2025 57m Transcript

Send a textWhat if booking a ride could be as simple—and transparent—as booking a flight?That question inspired Obi, the world’s first true rideshare aggregator, and the focus of this episode of the…

S1E59 2025 Industry Events Recap: Insights, Trends and Takeaways From the Road

Nov 05, 2025 1h 7m Transcript

Send a textAfter a whirlwind season of industry events — from the Chauffeur Driven/NLA Show in Dallas, GBTA, IATR, CBA and more...Ken Lucci and James Blain circle the wagons and unpack the biggest…

S1E58 Why Your Insurance Costs Keep Rising (And What You Can Actually Do About It)

Oct 29, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textFor 14 straight years, commercial auto insurance has been unprofitable — and for operators, premiums keep climbing with no end in sight. In this hard-hitting episode, James Blain and Ken…

S1E57 Watch Your Six! How To Handle Chaos On The Road

Oct 22, 2025 1h 3m Transcript

Send a textReact to the videos along with us on our YouTube pageJoin James and Ken as they explore the chaos of unpredictable driving scenarios in this lively episode. With a guest appearance from…

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