Welcome back to The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT! In Episode 96, host Kameel E. Gaines sits down again with Pierson, VP of Recruitment at Mesilla Valley Transportation, to unpack the latest developments impacting truck drivers and the freight industry:

✅ Diesel Prices Rising Again: Diesel jumped 6 cents this week—the biggest hike since early April. Kameel and Pierson dive into what these price spikes mean for drivers and fleet profits. ✅ Spot Market Update: Freight volumes surged nearly 31% during CVSA “Blitz Week,” yet many trucks stayed off the roads to avoid inspections. Pierson shares the real story behind the numbers and predicts freight rates heading into June.

✅ Port Inventory Crisis: The Port of Los Angeles warns of continued retail shortages despite the recent 90-day tariff pause with China. Learn how this trade uncertainty is impacting freight loads, driver lanes, and your paycheck.

✅ B-1 Visa Driver Safety Record: MVT’s B-1 visa drivers have emerged as the safest in their fleet. Pierson reveals exactly why their rigorous auditing and English-proficiency testing is setting new standards across the industry.

Plus: Kameel and Pierson discuss industry misconceptions about driver training, inspections, and how professional drivers can protect their CSA scores.

🔥 Hot Jobs & Opportunities:

Division 010: Flexible lanes nationwide, $1,200–$1,500/week

Division 100: Weekly home time, great miles, $1,450–$1,540/week

Division 440: Growing fast, consistent runs, $1,200–$1,400/week

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On this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT, Kameel E. Gaines and VP of Recruitment Pierson break down the 90-day tariff pause, why freight costs are rising, and what smart truck drivers and fleet owners should do right now.

Key Points:

What’s behind the trans-Pacific ocean freight spike

Why West Coast ports are waking up

How tariff talk is changing consumer buying patterns

Real talk on inflation, $1.75 avocados, and what it means for your trucking business

Ageism in trucking: how MVT supports older drivers

4+ high-paying CDL-A jobs with weekly home time

The truth about B1 visa drivers and English proficiency rules

Why safe drivers are MORE valuable in the age of autonomous trucks If you’re a driver, recruiter, fleet owner, or logistics leader—this is your tactical freight update.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

01:55 News Segment: Tariffs update & impact, Freight updates, Fuel prices & more

27:20 Discussing about MVT's driver Culture and Environment

32:33 Hot Jobs Segment: Division 100, Division 230, Division 330 and Division 400

43:45 Discussing about MVT's Driver appreciation program, B1 Driver rules & more

Driverless Trucks Just Made Their FIRST Delivery - Here’s What It Means for You | The Rig On Wheels Show #episode94

The future is here — and it’s riding down I-45.

In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT, we break down the historic launch of Aurora Innovation’s first commercial driverless truck delivery, completed with no human in the cab. Is this the beginning of a new era… or just overhyped tech?

Join host Kameel E. Gaines, CEO of Rig on Wheels, and Pierson, VP of Recruitment at Mesilla Valley Transportation, as they unpack the facts, debate what this means for driver jobs, and discuss how it could reshape the industry—from mechanics to freight lanes.

In this episode: Aurora’s driverless semi-truck delivery via Uber Freight and Hirschbach

Will this solve or worsen the driver shortage?

Why mechanics might be the real missing piece

Hot job openings for CDL-A drivers across the U.S.

Powerful story of Chavez Armstrong, a former driver now leading the yard team at MVT

Plus, how to get started on a real career path, not just another trucking gig

Featured Job Openings This Week:

Division 110: Teams | Avg. $1,600–$1,800/week per driver | Home Weekly

Division 230: Southwest Regional Solo | Avg. $1,200–$1,400/week

Division 440: South Central/Southeast Solo | Home Weekly + Growing Freight

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

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The Rig On Wheels Show offers Trucking industry news, hot jobs, and insider tips for professional drivers and #truckingcompanies. But it's more than just headlines it's about respect, recognition and the vital role professional truck drivers play in our daily lives. At our core we believe that professional truck drivers should be respected as pilots of the road.

As a leading #driverrecruitment service, we connect skilled CDL drivers with top carriers nationwide but it's not just about jobs it's about recognizing the significance of truck drivers. They navigate challenges, clock long hours, and ensure the country keeps moving forward.

SHOW SCHEDULE

🎙 The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT is LIVE every Tuesday at 3 PM Central

📺 Edited replay w/ thumbnail drops every Thursday by 10 AM CST

🎧 Audio version airs Thursdays at 3 PM Central on The Rig on Wheels Show Radio Available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Deezer, and TuneIn — just search "Rig on Wheels"

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ENGLISH ONLY?! UPS Layoffs, Tariffs and What Drivers Need to Know | The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT#EPISODE93

This week on The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT, we’re unpacking major shakeups in trucking—from UPS laying off 12,000 workers and slashing Amazon freight, to Trump’s push for English-only drivers and how tariffs are draining profits across the board.

Host Kameel E. Gaines, CEO of Rig on Wheels and creator of the upcoming Driver Magnet Kit™, is joined by MVT’s top recruiters Josue Fierro and Robert Rubalcaba to break down what these changes mean for drivers, recruiters, and the industry as a whole.

You’ll hear about:

• UPS pulling back from Amazon: what it really means

• How Trump’s new trucking policy targets immigrant drivers

• The truth about tariffs, cost-of-living increases, and retail slowdowns

• Why small carriers are getting crushed—and how to stay competitive

• Hiring tips to help drivers and recruiters win in a changing market

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In today's show, join Kameel E. Gaines, Founder & CEO of Rig On Wheels, and Robert Pierson, Vice President of Recruiting at MVT, as they break down the latest trucking industry updates.

Get insights on Q1 2025 freight trends, diesel price shifts and how new tariffs are impacting jobs at Mack Trucks. Plus, we’ll discuss DHL’s $800 shipping rule and Arkansas’ controversial CDL English mandate. Tune in now for these important updates and subscribe for weekly trucking news!

📌 Inside This Episode: Freight Market Update: ATA Q1 2025 data – Is the trucking industry rebounding? Mack Trucks Layoffs: How tariffs and union deals are impacting manufacturing. Arkansas’ English Mandate: New fines for non-fluent CDL holders – Fair or profiling? Hot Takes: Trump’s tariffs, fuel efficiency, and the 2025 trucking outlook. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rig On Wheels Show offers Trucking industry news, hot jobs, and insider tips for professional drivers and #truckingcompanies. But it's more than just headlines it's about respect, recognition and the vital role professional truck drivers play in our daily lives. At our core we believe that professional truck drivers should be respected as pilots of the road. As a leading #driverrecruitment service, we connect skilled CDL drivers with top carriers nationwide but it's not just about jobs it's about recognizing the significance of truck drivers. They navigate challenges, clock long hours, and ensure the country keeps moving forward. SHOW SCHEDULE 🎙 The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT is LIVE every Tuesday at 3 PM Central 📺 Edited replay w/ thumbnail drops every Thursday by 10 AM CST 🎧 Audio version airs Thursdays at 3 PM Central on The Rig on Wheels Show Radio Available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Deezer, and TuneIn — just search "Rig on Wheels" 📘 Want to compete with the big carriers?

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

02:23 Industry News Segment: Freight update, Diesel update, Mack trucks news, Language issue in trucking & more

43:15 Hot Jobs Segment: Division 100, Division 400, Division 440 and more

In today's show, join Kameel E. Gaines, Founder & CEO of Rig On Wheels and Robert Pierson, Vice President of Recruiting at MVT, The Rig On Wheels Show offers Trucking industry news, hot jobs, and insider tips for professional drivers and #truckingcompanies. But it's more than just headlines it's about respect, recognition and the vital role professional truck drivers play in our daily lives. At our core we believe that professional truck drivers should be respected as pilots of the road. As a leading #driverrecruitment service, we connect skilled CDL drivers with top carriers nationwide but it's not just about jobs it's about recognizing the significance of truck drivers. They navigate challenges, clock long hours, and ensure the country keeps moving forward. Join us Tuesdays at 3pm CST and subscribe for regular #truckingindustry updates. Let's make #driverretention and #drivershortage top priorities together! COMPETING WITH GIANTS: A Small Trucking Company's Guide to Winning Professional Drivers:- https://recruitmenttool.mysamcart.com/checkout/competing-with-giants-a-small-trucking-companys-guide-to-winning-professional-drivers TRUCKING PROGRAM: https://recruitmenttool.samcart.com/products/trucking-business-accelerator

The Rig On Wheels Show offers Trucking industry news, hot jobs, and insider tips for professional drivers and #truckingcompanies. But it's more than just headlines it's about respect, recognition and the vital role professional truck drivers play in our daily lives. At our core we believe that professional truck drivers should be respected as pilots of the road. As a leading #driverrecruitment service, we connect skilled CDL drivers with top carriers nationwide but it's not just about jobs it's about recognizing the significance of truck drivers. They navigate challenges, clock long hours, and ensure the country keeps moving forward. Join us Tuesdays at 3pm CST and subscribe for regular #truckingindustry updates. Let's make #driverretention and #drivershortage top priorities together! COMPETING WITH GIANTS: A Small Trucking Company's Guide to Winning Professional Drivers:- https://recruitmenttool.mysamcart.com/checkout/competing-with-giants-a-small-trucking-companys-guide-to-winning-professional-drivers TRUCKING PROGRAM: https://recruitmenttool.samcart.com/products/trucking-business-accelerator If you're interested in applying, click the link down below! https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/rigonwheels?r=bcb HYPERLINK "https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/rigonwheels?r=podcast"podcast

In today's show, join Kameel E. Gaines, Founder & CEO of Rig On Wheels and Robert Pierson, Vice President of Recruiting at MVT The Rig On Wheels Show offers Trucking industry news, hot jobs, and insider tips for professional drivers and #truckingcompanies. But it's more than just headlines it's about respect, recognition and the vital role professional truck drivers play in our daily lives. At our core we believe that professional truck drivers should be respected as pilots of the road. As a leading #driverrecruitment service, we connect skilled CDL drivers with top carriers nationwide but it's not just about jobs it's about recognizing the significance of truck drivers. They navigate challenges, clock long hours, and ensure the country keeps moving forward. Join us Tuesdays at 3pm CST and subscribe for regular #truckingindustry updates. Let's make #driverretention and #drivershortage top priorities together! COMPETING WITH GIANTS: A Small Trucking Company's Guide to Winning Professional Drivers:- https://recruitmenttool.mysamcart.com/checkout/competing-with-giants-a-small-trucking-companys-guide-to-winning-professional-drivers TRUCKING PROGRAM: https://recruitmenttool.samcart.com/products/trucking-business-accelerator If you're interested in applying, click the link down below! https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/rigonwheels?r=bcb HYPERLINK "https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/rigonwheels?r=podcast"podcast

Rob Carpenter calls out the FMCSA’s leadership failures, Trump gets booed over Musk’s rail plans, and we break down what it all means for drivers. Plus, hot jobs from MVT and real tips for vets, oilfield drivers, and owner-ops. Don’t miss this high-impact episode of The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT.

I-35 Truck Crash: What Now? | Breaking Down the Fatal Austin Wreck & Its Impact on Trucking A deadly crash on I-35 in Austin has shaken the trucking industry. The Amazon subcontractor driver, Solomon Weldekeal Araya, collided with multiple vehicles, tragically killing five people, including an infant. Now, the big question is: What happens next for trucking regulations, driver safety, and industry accountability? In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT, host Kameel E. Gaines and MVT recruiter Josue Fierro break down:

🔹 What went wrong in the I-35 crash

🔹 The role of prescription medications in trucking

🔹 Mental health and driver fatigue concerns

🔹 Will stricter drug laws impact the industry?

🔹 How carriers can ensure safety while avoiding overregulation

This tragic event has serious implications for the trucking industry. Will new FMCSA regulations follow? Will carriers change their hiring and safety policies? We discuss it all. What do YOU think this means for trucking? Drop a comment below!

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