Byron Porter
CEO
Byron Porter is the Founder and CEO of Hum, a technology company building wireless sensors for the rail industry. Prior to starting Hum in 2019, Byron was an Engineering Superintendent at ADM and global subject matter expert for the company on railcar loading optimization and soy processing technology. Byron has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. Byron lives in St. Louis with his wife Emma and their 3 boys.
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April 20, 2023
Intro to Railcar Maintenance and Inspection – Wheel Bearings with Byron Porter
Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing some fascinating insights about railcar maintenance, inspection and technology. We also will highlight the important role that wheel bearing inspection and monitoring plays in overall railcar safety. Did you know that railcar maintenance providers are considered a part of the railway supply industry, supporting approximately 240,000 direct jobs, and that for every 1 job in the railway supply industry, it creates...
Guest: Byron Porter