11JanGuest: Warren Hoemann, PrePass consultant and former FMCSA deputy administrator With a new presidential administration and Democratic control of Congress, expect to see changes in trucking regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Administration as well as in trucking laws from Capitol Hill in 2021. Listen to the latest “Eyes on
3DecGuest: John Esparza, president and CEO, Texas Trucking Association Whether you’re talking about race, ethnicity, gender or sexual identification, or even religion, a growing number of people in the trucking industry feel that having a diverse workforce is not only the right thing to do, it also makes good business
29OctGuest: Seth Clevenger, host of RoadSigns podcast, managing editor for features with Transport Topics An increasing number of fleets and owner operators are equipping their trucks with onboard video cameras. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge speaks with Seth Clevenger,
28SepGuest: Steve Vaughn, vice president of field operations, PrePass Safety Alliance and former law enforcement chief Sometimes it’s simply impossible to avoid having to pull in to a weigh station. But how you handle the encounter can mean the difference between further delays and getting back out on the road
29JulGuest: Brad Klepper, truck driver defense attorney The subject of whether it’s permissible for truck drivers to possess a firearm in the cab or sleeper of their rig is far from cut and dry. Some say it is one of the most complicated trucking legal issues there is. Listen to
14MayGuest: William Cassidy, Senior Trucking Editor, Journal of Commerce While the trucking industry is dealing with the most adverse business conditions in decades following the COVID-19 outbreak, there may be some reasons for optimism. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast, presented by PrePass, as host
21AprGuest: Chip Warterfield, Upstaging Lighting and Transport Listen to how one trucking company came back from the brink after losing most all of its business, following the outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S. In this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast, presented by PrePass, host Evan Lockridge
2AprGuest: Kelly Frey with PrePass While the coronavirus is having a massive impact on trucking, the industry continues moving along, delivering needed supplies. This means there are still big issues that both drivers and fleets face. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” podcast, presented by PrePass,
24FebGuest: Rich Bren, vice president of insurance, PFA Transportation Insurance and Surety Services Both owner-operator truckers and trucking fleets of all sizes are contending with ever escalating insurance rates. This cuts into profits and even forces some carriers to shut down. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the
6JanGuest: Warren Hoemann, former FMCSA deputy administrator While 2020 has just gotten underway, it’s shaping up to be one of the busiest years in quite a while when it comes to new trucking regulations taking effect as well as those under development. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes
31MayGuest: Lewie Pugh, executive vice president, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Being a truck driver is tough, but becoming a successful owner-operator is even tougher. That’s because so many different skills are required far beyond just safely driving a truck in order to have a thriving small business trucking operation.
29MarGuest: Andrew Johnson with PrePass There are two different types of systems you can choose from when it comes to truck weigh station bypass technologies. One uses a transponder. The other is an app on either a mobile device or an on board telematics system in a truck. But how
