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Data theft is widespread now – and it’s only going to become a bigger problem as the world becomes more and more connected. We have tips for how to keep you and your information safe. Plus, we talk often about the high costs of predatory towing – but some truckers say the cost of regular towing is getting pretty high, as well. And finally, a sheriff’s deputy in Kentucky recounts the harrowing rescue of a truck driver in need.

0:00 – Newscast

10:04 – Hands off my data!

24:25 – Truckers concerned over rising towing bills

38:54 – Inmates and deputy save truck driver

The rising problem of cargo theft was in the spotlight on Capitol Hill Thursday when a U.S. Senate subcommittee took up the issue, calling on witnesses that included OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh. What happens next? Then, the author of a children’s book about trucking tells us what inspired her to write it. And finally, we offer a fresh take on an old problem at loading docks – including how it could benefit truckers everywhere if it catches on.

0:00 – Newscast

10:04 – U.S. Senate takes aim at rising cargo theft problem

24:25 – Atlas the Trucker Dog

38:54 – Fresh take on old problem at loading docks

We’ve all heard the horror stories about carriers leaving a trucker stranded in the middle of nowhere – so what steps should you take if it happens to you? Then, we’ll share the inside scoop about law enforcement ticket quotas with tips on steering clear of trouble. And finally, we’re finally out of the pandemic era. We’ll look at how the return to “normal” is shaping up on the spot market.

0:00 – Newscast

10:03 – Don’t be left stranded

24:24 – Inside scoop on ticket quotas

38:53 – A return to “normal” on the spot market

Many businesses have been hurt by massive jury verdicts – including trucking businesses. Now, Georgia’s governor is proposing a solution: tort reform. Also, the California Highway Patrol is following several other states in using ELD technology to send safety messages to truckers traveling there. And you learned in school how important it is to check your work. But it’s doubly important when it comes to your income taxes.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – California to use ELDs to send safety messages

24:24 – It’s vital to check your work on your taxes

39:23 – Georgia governor pursues tort reform

California’s aggressive push to electrify commercial motor vehicles in the state has hit a roadblock, and some in trucking welcome the news. Also, two Senate committees will look at how infrastructure money is being spent – and discuss some serious cargo theft and freight fraud problems.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – Push for electric trucks loses some power

39:23 – Infrastructure, cargo theft catch Senate’s attention

As President Donald Trump rounds out his Cabinet, we’re keeping an eye on some of the latest selections and how they could impact your livelihood. And the principal investigator of an FMCSA truck parking study explains how technology is playing a role in solving the problem. Also, we’ll review the week’s headlines, including the end of New York’s congestion pricing. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is seeing truckers who leave their rig at the fuel island for an extended period – and honestly, he doesn’t like it.

0:00 – How will president’s Cabinet picks affect you?

09:46 – The role that technology plays in truck parking

24:24 – Congestion pricing is out and other headlines of the week

39:23 – The problem with camping out at the fuel island

With the latest changes in beneficial ownership information filing requirements, you may wonder whether to file now or wait for yet another court decision. Also, truck stops are truckers’ home away from home, where you can get a hot meal and a shower, among other things. So which ones do the best job? And lawmakers in several states are considering legislation that would change the rules for the use of the left lane on multi-lane highways.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – Beneficial ownership information – time to file?

24:24 – Survey lists the top truck stops across America

39:23 – Lawmakers eye changes to left lane rules

A court ruling means small businesses again are required to file beneficial ownership information with federal officials – at least for now. Also, are the conditions right for a freight recovery? Trucking software maker Motive says its economic analysis points that direction. Then, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department discuss requests by carrier-vetting services for information off truckers’ ELDs. And we're into a transitional month for the spot market. Rates are down a bit, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop says they should come back soon.

0:00 – Beneficial ownership information is back – again

09:46 – Freight recovery ahead? Motive says the signs are good

24:24 – Carrier-vetting outfits asking for ELD data

39:23 – Rates down a bit but should come back soon

FMCSA is now taking more comments from truck drivers and others on a proposed regulation to tighten broker transparency rules. Also, a former truck driver looked at a problem – trucks hitting low-clearance bridges – and came up with a solution. We have the story.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – System helps you avoid ‘truck-eating bridges’

39:23 – FMCSA gives truckers another crack at broker transparency

What’s behind the recent freight boom at the southern border that’s being led by computer-related freight coming from Mexico? We’ll explain. Also, trucker and singer Long Haul Paul has released a new trucking song, “Four Million Miles Deep.” We’ll talk with him about that and more. And the cargo theft problem shows no sign of slowing anytime soon – and to make matters worse, criminals seem to changing methods and cargo.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – What’s behind this freight boom?

24:24 – A trucking troubadour releases another song

39:23 – Cargo thieves are changing it up