Over the past two decades, Jim has been at the crossroads of logistics and technology. As a Senior Executive with a USA based third-party logistics provider, Jim led the firm’s engineering, operations and product innovation teams.In 2013, Jim founded Next Gauge, Inc. to create mobile technology solutions for the trucking and logistics industries. Firms of all sizes have engaged Next Gauge to navigate and integrate their mobile technology strategy. In addition, Next Gauge launched its CDL Warrior smartphone truck driver productivity system in early 2015. Jim has a unique perspective on the issues and opportunities facing the trucking and logistics industries. In particular, he has first-hand experience on using social, mobile and cloud computing to drive innovation.Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Bucknell University and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.Specialties include: Start-ups, mobile technology, supply chain management,sales, product management, innovation, talent management, business development, logistics operations, performance management, social platforms, truck driver recruitment and retention.