Our first podcast of 2024 with many more to come. Changes to the Taltoa podcast will definitely be noticeable, details coming soon. Michael wastes no time jumping on Washington. Is it Michael or do others feel like D.C. Is trying to ruin the trucking industry? Right out of the shoot, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced its final ruling to reclassify independent contractors as employees! The new rule rescinds the 2021 ruling under President Trump. UCR Fees are going up next year (2025) by 25%. Class 8 sales fell in December for the fifth consecutive month but have increased over the previous year's levels. Freight broker? Freight broker agent? Thinking about a new career in 2024 as a freight broker or freight broker agent? Then you should seriously be thinking about starting your own independent dispatch service! Michael explains why. Hertz is getting rid of EV's and replacing them with gasoline models. The Emmy's are tonight....