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Being able to tell good brokers and bad brokers apart can save time, keep you out of a real financial bind – or avoid ending your business. Also, a new comprehensive report takes a look at some of the significant wrinkles that have to be ironed out in order to electrify trucks. And Marty Ellis has spent plenty of time waiting to load and unload – and that reminded him about issues such as hourly pay, overtime and truck ownership.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Telling the good brokers from the bad

25:10 – Study takes a look at what’s needed for truck electrification

40:08 – Detention time, hourly pay and overtime

FMCSA is about to spend millions of dollars to improve training at several facilities. And the training includes some for current drivers. Also, there are things you can do to mitigate and prevent tire damage from heat. Andy McCulloch of Michelin has the cure. And New Jersey lawmakers are taking a closer look at a mandate for electric vehicles put in place by a state agency, while West Virginia is ready to spend a chunk of change on road work.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Improving driver training, one school at a time

25:10 – Taking the heat off your tires

40:08 – New Jersey casts a sideways glance at electric vehicle mandates

The Canadian rail work stoppage may be over, but the threat of another is very real. We look at the implications – and the opportunities. Also, when an officer gives you a ticket at roadside, it can be a stressful situation. We’ll explain what you can do that may lead to a better outcome. And rates and load postings were down on the spot market last week, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop isn’t surprised, or even worried for that matter.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – How could a Canadian rail shutdown affect the supply chain?

25:10 – Getting a better outcome after a ticket

40:08 – What a down spot market really means

A federal document shows PHMSA wants to raise fees for hazmat haulers. But an agency official says the situation is not quite that simple. Also, a bridge called the Can Opener is creating problems for unwary truckers who try to pass under it – and the city where it’s located is trying to fix the situation.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Another bridge takes a bite out of trucking

25:10 – PHMSA wants to avoid higher fees for small hazmat haulers

Truckers gather each year to support the athletes in Special Olympics. And this year, one of those efforts is celebrating a landmark. Also, aspiring owner-operators have a lot of decisions to make with regard to insurance. We’ll share what Truck to Success attendees will learn about the insurance and claims process.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Seminar tackles truck insurance decisions

25:10 – Special Olympics benefit marks special anniversary

A wreck involving a truck and a teen driver spurred the NTSB to issue a safety alert about the dangers of marijuana use while driving. Also, the U.S. DOT is leaning into something called vehicle-to-everything, or V2X technology. So what the heck is it? We’ll explain. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing about several issues from truckers, and high on the list is a decline in the number of tradesmen, including diesel mechanics.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Agency issues warning about dangers of using marijuana and driving

25:10 – What is V2X technology, and why does it matter to you?

40:08 – Shrinking number of diesel mechanics a concern

An electric truck was on fire for 16 hours earlier this week. Now, the DOT will gather experts to decide what to do in such a situation. Also, broker problems continue to be a major topic for truckers, including a growing number of motor carriers filing against broker bonds. And six states are revising their rules that govern the use of cameras to enforce speed limits and red lights. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has set up a program to help train more truck drivers.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Feds to examine electric truck fires in wake of Nikola rig blaze

25:10 – More carriers are filing on broker bonds

40:08 – States eye changes to enforcement-camera rules

You can charge your cell phone simply by setting it on a charging pad with no connections. What if you could do the same for your truck? Also, there are ways truck drivers can protect themselves against predatory towing and outrageous bills – and your insurance can play a big role. Then, the dog days of summer are usually a quiet time on the spot market, and this year is no different. But that’s about to change.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Charging trucks on the go?

25:10 – The ins and outs of towing and insurance

40:08 – The summer doldrums have hit, but help is on the way

Many truckers would agree that electric vehicles should pay their fair share for roads. Now, a Pennsylvania law aims to do just that. Also, a tax projection can help you foresee what you’ll pay in taxes each year – and help you succeed in business. And some of the concerns about AI – artificial intelligence – are specific to transportation, including to trucking. OOIDA recently alerted the U.S. DOT to a few.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – New Pennsylvania law makes electric cars pony up for roads

25:10 – Tax projections can help you succeed in business

40:08 – OOIDA expresses concerns about AI

For the average truck driver, truly smooth roads are hard to find. But one group is working to ensure that more pavement meets the standard. Also, three of OOIDA’s experts discuss gaining your authority and going through the complicated permits-and-licensing process.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Authority, permits and licensing – what’s required

25:10 – The benefits of smooth concrete