Mitch Carlson on What's Really Happening to Truck Drivers
Mitch Carlson on What's Really Happening to Truck Drivers  
Podcast: NXC Podcast Network
Published On: Tue Jan 27 2026
Description: In this episode of The ReForge Podcast, Matthew Chang sits down with Mitch Carlson (CEO of Green Corridors) for a leadership and executive interview about entrepreneurship in autonomous freight technology. If you are looking for business advice on how to start a business in logistics or success stories about scaling a business with robotics, this business podcast reveals the truth about innovation in American manufacturing. Chapters: 0:00 - Presidential Permit for Autonomous Freight Technology 05:30 - Green Corridors Solving Border Congestion Problem 12:45 - Autonomous Shuttle Design and Manufacturing Strategy 20:15 - American Truckers and Workforce Impact Solutions 26:40 - Supply Chain Innovation Lowering Logistics Costs 31:20 - Future Plans for Port of Houston Project About Mitch Carlson: Mitch Carlson is CEO and founder of Green Corridors, a Texas-based autonomous freight technology company that received a rare presidential permit from the White House to build elevated freight corridors between Monterrey, Mexico and Laredo, Texas. As an exited technology entrepreneur from the oil and gas industry, Mitch is pioneering the fusion of civil engineering and robotics to solve freight corridor congestion with autonomous shuttles and 100% cargo scanning at the US-Mexico border. Connect with Mitch Carlson: 🔗 Company: Green Corridors 🔗 LinkedIn: Mitch Carlson Connect with Matthew Chang: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ About The ReForge Podcast: The ReForge Podcast explores robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and American manufacturing with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and business leaders. Host Matthew Chang delivers insights on Industry 4.0, the future of work, and how technology will reshape the American economy while creating opportunities for innovation and growth. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #nxcnetwork #autonomousfreight #entrepreneurship #deeptech