Episodes
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Truck and trailer payments: up. Repair and maintenance costs: up. Insurance premiums: also up. You see the trend. Breaking down the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report on operational costs and putting them into perspective. Then, Bexar County, Texas is the latest to ramp up enforcement of commercial truck drivers – and alarm bells are already going off. And finally, rates are slowly inching toward a more profitable place for van freight.
0:00 – Newscast
10:33 – Operational costs reach new high on ATRI survey
25:01 – Bexar County, Tex. ramps up CMV enforcement
40:09 – Spot market update: van rates inching upward
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When roads or bridges go down, truck drivers usually end up getting the short straw. Problems on U.S. 50 in southwest Colorado are one example, prompting a conversation about resiliency and practicality. Then, the agriculture industry depends on the trucking industry to succeed. Here’s how to navigate the exemptions for ag haulers. And finally, visitors to the OOIDA tour truck are noticing a growing number of inconsistencies within the Department of Transportation physical process.
0:00 – Newscast
10:33 – When roads go down, truckers pay the price
25:01 – Navigating the exemption landscape for ag haulers
40:09 – Inconsitencies within the DOT physical process
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A truck driving school in Arizona has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. That’s right, a chicken. We look into what Chester’s role is in bringing attention to the school. Then, editorial staff members of Land Line Magazine explain why they dedicated so much of the July issue to the EPA’s new emission standards. And finally, Ohio's Department of Transportation breaks down the planning it takes to get a superload safely from Point A to Point B.
0:00 – Newscast
10:32 – CDL training with Chester the chicken
25:00 – EPA emission standards spark concern
40:08 – Superload planning in Ohio
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The Supreme Court has overturned a long-standing precedent that directly impacts federal agencies’ ability to issue and enforce regulations. Also, new research shows what can hurt recruitment and retention of women in trucking – and the list contains some familiar issues. Then, Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia joins us to run through the most commonly overlooked maintenance items in large trucks. And the U.S. transportation secretary says recent federal changes will not alter the rules truckers face in regard to the use of marijuana.
0:00 – Supreme Court decision might upend ability of feds to regulate
10:14 – Study identifies what makes it harder to recruit female truckers
25:09 – What are you overlooking in terms of maintenance?
40:09 – Buttigieg: Pot rules won’t change for truckers
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FMCSA’s new acting administrator has a long history in the DOT – and it may offer a guide for those wondering where the agency is headed. Also, in an effort to spark an interest in the industry, a woman in Minnesota has started writing children's books about trucking. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing from truckers about a fairly ridiculous situation involving turn signals, as well as some real concerns about load securement.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – What can we expect out of new FMCSA leader?
25:09 – Author brings the world of trucking to children
40:09 – Things not to do when your turn signal isn’t working
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A Georgia state senator discusses an effort to look into the “driver shortage” and what sorts of trucking problems came to light instead. Also, increased loads and fewer carriers are what DAT is seeing on its load board as we head into the summer months. Robert Rouse of DAT also looks ahead to the July Fourth holiday.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – A look into the ‘driver shortage’ uncovers something else
40:09 – How a decrease in trucks is impacting the spot market
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David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around. Also, when it comes to seeking legal help for traffic violations, Road Law is here to help. But how many tickets is too many? And lawmakers in California, New York and Delaware are working on legislation to regulate autonomous trucks and how they operate on their roadways.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
25:09 – When it comes to tickets, how many is too many?
40:09 – Bills to clamp down on autonomous trucks continue
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A California bill mandating drivers in autonomous trucks is making another run at passage in California – despite a veto last year. Also, a truck driver is on the road to recovery after a pastor in Florida jumped into action following a crash that caused the trucker to go off the road. And a hearing on a spending bill coming up this week in a U.S. House committee could address trucking issues such as speed limiters and truck size and weight.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – Bill would mandate drivers in autonomous trucks
25:09 – Pastor explains how he saved trucker after crash
40:09 – Speed limiters among topics to watch for in upcoming hearing
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FMCSA hosted a healthy debate between those in trucking calling for greater protections, and those in towing listing their concerns. The OOIDA Foundation’s latest report backs up what you likely feel – but also offers some insight into how to make things better. Also, FMCSA is tackling predatory towing and predatory lease-purchase agreements, and that process has begun already through a set of public meetings. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is talking about some serious topics, including how to reinvent or rebrand yourself or your business, the importance of trust and trusting the wrong GPS.
0:00 – FMCSA holds public meeting on predatory towing, healthy debate ensues
10:14 – Latest report shows freight market still in a slump
25:09 – FMCSA tackles predatory towing, lease-purchase
40:09 – The trick to reinventing yourself
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In a few years, proposed emission standards would require 25% of new trucks to be all electric. So what can you do? We’ll offer some advice. Also, over the past few years, many truckers have been the victims of predatory towing practices. Now, FMCSA has set a meeting to examine the issue. And four states have acted this year to address predatory towing and booting of commercial motor vehicles.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – What you can do about the push for electric trucks
25:09 – FMCSA gets involved in the predatory towing issue
40:09 – Four states act to combat bad towing practices
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When it comes to lease-purchase agreements, OOIDA advises everyone to avoid them at all costs. But some might wonder why. A host of mental health issues can often come with a trucking job – and loneliness is at the top of the list. Also, another successful SuperRigs is in the books, and this year's winner says he went just to have fun because it was in his own backyard. And picking up a USB you see sitting around or using public Wi-Fi could expose you to the risk of being hacked. OOIDA’s IT Department offers some tips to avoid the problem.
0:00 – Fighting loneliness out on the open road
10:14 – Lease-purchase agreements something best avoided
25:09 – SuperRigs winner went just to have fun
40:09 – Protecting yourself against the latest computer scams
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans yet another safety blitz – Brake Safety Week – and also has results from a one-day enforcement effort earlier this year. Also, it turns out that if you get into a specific kind of financial difficulty, you can set up an installment plan with the IRS. We’ll explain how. And it doesn't appear the rate recession that freight is experiencing will improve any time soon. We'll break down the current market conditions and spot-freight data with Brent Hutto of Truckstop.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – Another safety blitz coming up – Brake Safety Week
25:09 – An IRS payment plan?
40:09 – Truckstop: Rate slump not going away
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As fully autonomous trucking becomes a reality in Texas, we take a closer look at where the technology is and what the concerns are. Also, bridges generally are built to transport people, but a new structure being constructed in California will provide a safe path for wild animals – and help vehicles avoid collisions with them. And singer Makenzie Phipps has just released a song about a truck driver. We’ll talk with her about how she drew inspiration from the trucking industry to bring this song to life.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – California building a bridge for wild animals
25:09 – Singer brings a trucking story to life with new song
40:09 – Concerns about autonomous vehicles grow
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A recent report from Ryder lays out the high cost of transitioning from diesel to electric trucks – not just for Ryder itself but for the greater economy at large. Then, we hand out roses to those doing right by truckers and razzberries to those doing wrong. And finally, visitors to the OOIDA tour truck have been talking about one thing more than anything – that the price of just about everything seems to be going up.
0:00 – Newscast
10:25 – The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
25:10 – Roses & Razzberries
40:09 – Inflation ruminations
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New Jersey has long collected a tax from truckers “doing business” in the state. Now, an enforcement effort is catching some by surprise. Also, does FMCSA do a good job of determining which carriers are safe enough to be on the road? And does its system need updating? An upcoming listening session will explore those questions. And four states are taking action intended to help alleviate the truck parking shortage, while a new Utah law takes aim at those who take part in road rage.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – Unexpected state tax digs into truckers’ wallets
25:09 – FMCSA may change how it decides what carriers are safe
40:09 – States try different methods to solve truck parking crisis
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Three states are taking the pulse of trucking regarding the parking crisis. Land Line’s Tyson Fisher explains why it’s important to chime in. Also, when you get your own authority, getting insurance is usually one of the first orders of business. We’ll discuss what coverage is needed and more. And plenty of capacity means less negotiating power for drivers. Our Market Update covers load-to-truck ratios and looks ahead to reefer traffic on the July Fourth holiday.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – States ask truckers about parking needs
25:09 – Insurance when you’re getting your own authority
40:09 – A look ahead to the July Fourth spot market
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Researchers at the University of Connecticut are looking to go beyond state lines in hopes of sparking investment in parking expansion. Also, another successful SuperRigs is in the books – and this year's winner says he went just to have fun, because it was in his own backyard. And New York has delayed its congestion pricing plan, so what does that decision mean for other cities that were considering similar proposals?
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – Researchers look to tech to help solve the truck parking crisis
25:09 – Victory at SuperRigs special for winner
40:09 – What does New York congestion pricing delay mean to the rest of the U.S.?
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A new law in Colorado is going to change the state’s chain laws and will look at adding chain-up areas, parking options in some high-impact locations, left lane restrictions and more. We’ll go over what’s happening and why it’s important with Greg Fulton of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association. And we’ll discuss a lawsuit over a truck ban in the commercial areas of the town of Vail, Colo. – and its implications nationally – with Fulton and OOIDA’s state affairs expert, Doug Morris.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – Colorado changes chain laws, eyes truck parking and more.
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Many truckers do their own maintenance. Either way, it’s a good idea to have some tools with you. Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia covers the top five. Also, the discussion over a possible side underride guard requirement will now go into next year – with the group discussing it severely divided. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis recently saw a disturbing situation involving a truck parking at the roadside. He’ll tell us about that – and the need for some better signage at exit ramps.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – The underride guard debate will continue into next year
25:09 – The top five tools to have with you on the road
40:09 – A bad example of roadside parking
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Now that New York City’s congestion pricing is on hold, will it move forward, and when? And what will happen regarding lawsuits over the plan? Also, a safety group is shining a light on the importance of non-commercial drivers securing their loads. We speak with the woman who started Secure Your Load Day. And Louisiana lawmakers are taking a look at changes to rules for truck owners’ liability and towing. Meanwhile, Florida is putting some restrictions on how vehicle taxes and fees can be used.
0:00 – Newscast
10:14 – Congestion pricing in NYC on hold – what’s next?
25:09 – Effort focuses on getting four-wheelers to secure their loads
40:09 – Truck owners’ liability, towing action in Louisiana
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