
RouteSmart recently introduced a new naming structure for its core solutions: RouteSmart Optimize, RouteSmart Plan, and RouteSmart Engine. But this change goes far beyond branding. In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart, host Matt Kemeny is joined by VP of Marketing Doug Hill and Product Manager Caroline Van Hook to discuss the strategy behind the evolution and how the updated names better reflect how organizations use RouteSmart technology every day. Caroline, who joined RouteSmart...
Mar 10
18 min

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for field-based teams across the industries RouteSmart serves—waste collection, public works, parcel and postal delivery, utilities, field services, and newspaper distribution. In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart, host Matt Kemeny is joined by industry veteran David Biderman, former executive director and CEO of the Solid Waste Association of North America, and Jessica Cearfoss, RouteSmart Senior Business Development Manager, for a timely ...
Dec 22, 2025
31 min

As students head back to school and streets grow busier with children, buses, and parents, waste collection crews face heightened risks on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, waste collection ranks as the fourth most dangerous occupation in America. This episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart takes a hard look at how the industry can make waste collection safer during the back-to-school rush—and beyond. In this episode, RouteSmart Senior Communications Manager ...
Sep 16, 2025
44 min

What does it take to deliver milk, eggs, cheese, and 650+ SKUs to 70,000 homes every week — while keeping routes efficient, customers happy, and growth on track? In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart, host Matt Kemeny sits down with James Kostoroski, Director of Logistics at Smith Brothers, and Jason Fry, Senior Business Development Manager at RouteSmart, to explore the art and science behind modern dairy delivery. From adapting to COVID-fueled growth and managing overflow routes, ...
Aug 12, 2025
39 min

In this special National Safety Month edition of Right on Time with RouteSmart, we dive into one of the waste and recycling industry’s most pressing challenges: safety. Host Matthew Kemeny sits down with David Biderman, industry thought leader and former CEO of SWANA, Bridgett Biggs, Senior Corporate Safety Manager at Rumpke Waste & Recycling, Tim Bath, Senior VP of Hauling at Rumpke, and Danielle Baci, Senior Client Success Manager at RouteSmart to explore what it really takes to build a...
Jun 9, 2025
36 min

How do you turn outdated routes, manual data corrections, and underused truck hours into an efficient, high-performing waste operation? In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart, we head to the Bay Area to chat with Gene Della Zoppa, CEO and Managing Partner of Mill Valley Refuse Service, about how his team reimagined their approach to routing using RouteSmart Online. Joining the conversation are Dave Oxenford, RouteSmart Implementation Consultant, and Jessica Cearfoss, Senior Business...
May 5, 2025
36 min

Waste collection ranks as the fourth most dangerous job in America, and the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures. As the industry gears up for the Waste Advantage Safety Summit on March 20, we’re diving into how technology, intelligent route optimization, and industry collaboration can help reduce accidents and save lives. In this episode of Right on Time with RouteSmart, host Matthew Kemeny is joined by: David Biderman, president of ...
Feb 6, 2025
27 min

In this timely episode, join RouteSmart's Danielle Baci, Jessica Cearfoss, and safety expert David Biderman as they delve into crucial safety measures for waste collection workers during the sweltering summer months. We cover everything from hydration practices and heatstroke prevention to strategies for reducing fire risks. With actionable tips and insights, this discussion is an essential listen for anyone involved in waste management seeking to ensure the well-being of their teams d...
Jul 11, 2024
32 min

Join us as we explore how technology intersects with safety in the waste and recycling industry, featuring insights from renowned experts former SWANA CEO David Biderman, RouteSmart's Jessica Cearfoss and Danielle Baci, and Rumpke's Tim Bath. This episode analyzes the critical safety challenges faced by the industry, from property damage and worker injuries to life-threatening incidents on collection routes. Our panel of industry experts discusses transformative solutions, highlighting...
Apr 25, 2024
28 min

We're talking trash again, and this one may be right up your alley. Kicking off the first episode of Season 4, Solid Waste Expert and Former SWANA Executive Director/CEO David Biderman joins the Director of Solid Waste for the City of Baltimore DPW, Craig Jeter, and RouteSmart Technologies' Senior Business Development Manager Jessica Cearfoss in a robust discussion about the unique safety and logistical challenges that alley service collection presents. Hosted by Senior Communic...
Apr 2, 2024
35 min
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