A string of robberies and assaults at an Arizona rest area have targeted truckers. The local sheriff joins the show to offer some advice. Also, some small carriers have trouble keeping customers due to federal safety scores. Alex Clark of CDL Legal says “formalizing” pre-trips helps. And Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office discusses the pro-trucker policies that make him optimistic about the near future.

0:00 – Newscast

10:01 – Sheriff offers advice on avoiding rest area robberies

24:27 – Formalizing pre-trip can prevent trouble later

39:25 – Pro-trucker policy discussions a reason for optimism