Guest: Andrew Balthrop, research associate, University of Arkansas The idea behind mandating electronic logging devices for truck drivers is pretty simple – to reduce hours of service violations and improve safety. However, a recent study shows that the ELD mandate,…
Guest: Dan Horvath, vice president of safety policy, American Trucking Associations For many years, testing truck drivers for illegal drug use has remained virtually the same. Now, the first of two major changes has gotten underway by the federal government.…
Guest: Leah Shaver, president and CEO, National Transportation Institute Traditionally, many trucking fleets pay their drivers by the mile, especially in the truckload sector. And while these pay rates have increased overall, especially the past couple of years, they still…
Guest: Dave Huneryager, president and CEO of Tennessee Trucking Association, retired Truck drivers frequently complain about shippers and receivers forcing them to wait for excessive periods of time. But can anything be done to solve this age-old problem? Listen to…
Guest: Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant and former FMCSA deputy administrator Supply-chain issues, the lingering COVID-19 pandemic and upcoming elections are all expected to weigh heavily in 2022. This is also true when it comes to creating and refining trucking regulations…
Guest: Deborah Lockridge, editor in chief, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Truckinginfo.com Trucking business conditions in 2021 developed like no other year which resulted in new trends emerging that will shape the industry for years to come. Listen to the…
Guest: Tilden Curl, independent trucker, OOIDA board member Success in starting your own small business is never assured, especially when it comes to trucking. However, there is one area that a highly successful small business trucker says is key to…
Guest: Scott Sutarik, VP commercial vehicle solutions, Geotab The evolution of trucking telematics systems is speeding up thanks to two big developments, open platforms and application marketplaces. This means more data than ever is flowing from trucks on the road…
Guest: Brandon Wiseman, Trucksafe Consulting owner and president Each year millions of truck inspections are performed and violations are discovered by safety enforcement officers. Many of these are very common, costing both drivers and motor carriers valuable time and money.…
Guest: Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant, former FMCSA deputy administrator For truckers and fleet personnel trying to figure out the federal trucking regulatory landscape, it can feel like an adventure movie. As if you’re Indiana Jones searching for the Lost Ark…