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A federal task force says the lease-purchase model is a “tool of … oppression” and should be banned. Also, we'll review some press coverage of trucking issues, including broker transparency, the “driver shortage” and more. Then, David Grimes of CDL Legal offers advice on how truckers can successfully get through one of the many safety blitzes occurring each year. And for some time, truckers traveling in parts of the American South have faced someone slashing tires. We'll hear from a recent victim. 0:00 – Task force: Ban lease-purchase deals 09:46 – Broker transparency, “driver shortage” and more in recent news 24:24 – How to survive a safety blitz 39:23 – Trucker has all 18 tires slashed, out thousands of dollars

Every two years, members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association choose who will fill positions on the Association's Board of Directors. As part of that process, here on the show, we bring you interviews with each one of those candidates so you have the information you need to vote. Today, we'll have interviews with Mike Nichols, Grover Nelson, Aaron Treece and Casey Mulder. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols 25:00 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Grover Nelson and Aaron Treece 39:51 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Casey Mulder

Danny Ramon of Overhaul joins Land Line Now to talk about new trends taking shape in cargo theft and to offer updates on what's being done. Also, the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship has helped the children, grandchildren and legal dependents of truck drivers get an education. It's now accepting applications. Then, CVSA's Brake Safety Week and the lead-up to the Labor Day holiday weekend had an impact on the spot market. We'll explain. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – What's being done about cargo theft? 25:00 – OOIDA scholarship now accepting applications 40:06 – Brake Safety Week, holiday have impact on freight market

Send us a Text Message.Episode 333: What if a simple brake inspection could save lives on the road? In this episode we talk about the life-or-death importance of Brake Safety Week, running from August 25th to August 31st, 2024.  This safety week is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).We emphasize the crucial role of brake upkeep, especially given that brake violations are the top reason for taking commercial vehicles off the road during safety inspections. Brake Safety Week aims to remind everyone that vigilance is necessary all year round, not just for one week.Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content.Sponsors of this EpisodeHeavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.comHengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They're your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.HDA Truck Pride: They're the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission. Sign up for our weekly email so you never miss out on an episode: Follow the Show

Virginia motorists should take note of the importance of maintaining their vehicle's braking systems during the upcoming Brake Safety Week (Aug. 25-31), according to Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles officials, who reported that there were 5,785 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in 2023, with 65 of those vehicles having defective brakes. "Raising brake safety awareness is a critical part of our mission to reduce crashes and save lives," said DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey, the governor's Highway Safety Representative. "By educating professional drivers on the importance of maintaining their vehicle's braking systems, we are taking proactive steps to prevent accidents and...Article LinkSupport the Show.

With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week inspection initiative kicking off August 26 with stepped-up brake checks and inspections, generally, in jurisdictions across North America, we're looking back at a podcast from earlier in the year – February 2024 to be exact. The episode featured Wisconsin-headquartered owner-operator Warren McCurdy and a central point of view about what he feels the roadside inspection system was designed for. Something that's, well, gotten a little off track with how states, the FMCSA, and some fleets treat so-called “safey scores” derived from inspections and associated violations. As you're hauling this week, if you get a quote unquote “assist” from an inspector out there, take note of the approach he or she takes. Is it “prevention” of accidents that is the ultimate goal? McCurdy, at the top of the podcast, made clear his bone to pick with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's CSA scoring program and all its ripple effects throughout trucking and roadside inspection systems. After a trailer tire lost air in transit sufficient to take the tire off the rim -- the trailer empty, the tire problem unnoticed by McCurdy before inspection -- the owner-operator's leasing carrier assessed points for the violation modeled on the FMCSA's internal Driver Safety Measurement System nearly enough to void McCurdy's lease. This sort of "accountability" isn't, the owner-operator felt, what roadside inspections were designed for. The inspector in this case in Washington State did his job to the letter, and caught the in-transit flattened tire in plenty time to save any real damaging outcome. For all that, McCurdy is thankful. "I think that these inspections are good. They should be preventative things," he said. "Nobody wants to go down the road with flat tires." Yet, he added, "I don't think we should be penalized for something that is not something that you did intentionally." That goes for the motor carrier as well. There's a reason carriers like his own assess those points -- because they are incurring the same level of severity weighting in the Carrier SMS. Potential changes to the Carrier SMS notwithstanding (FMCSA isn't looking at those same changes for the Driver SMS), the podcast this week dives back into what's at issue in cases like these, in which carriers subject to the severity weighting system for violations pass that on, with their own systems to hold drivers and owner-operators to a degree of accountability themselves, relying on the federal points system to assess and prevent damage to their own scores. Susan McCurdy tried her hand at the DataQs system in a vain attempt to contain the damage in this case by challenging the violation. But given the inspector was doing what he should have done here -- alerting McCurdy to the problem tire on his trailer, conducting an inspection, then reporting the results into the federal system as required -- there was nothing DataQs was going to be able to help correct about the fundamental nature of the situation. More fundamentally, though, it's the very nature of the CSA scoring system that makes accountability problematic for owner-operator McCurdy here. Nobody indeed intends to run around with flat tires. With respect to any violation, McCurdy urges regulators take a long hard look at what they're holding carriers and drivers accountable for by scoring them as they do. More in Overdrive's long-running CSA's Data Trail series: http://overdriveonline.com/csas-data-trail Find plenty in the way of brakes-related maintenance and inspection resources at this page: https://www.overdriveonline.com/maintenance/article/14875428/tractor-trailer-maintenance-for-ownerops-to-outrun-inspectors

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.Brenton is joined by Autumn Safety Director Chris Senty to discuss the upcoming 2024 CVSA Brake Safety Week, August 25th-31st. Chris shares some fantastic tips for the drivers about what they need to do to make sure their truck and trailer are ready for the Blitz. We also talk about the interaction Safety has with new  independent contractors during orientation when they join the Autumn family.For more info on Brake Safety Week check out the link below to the CVSA page.CVSA Brake Safety Week

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Stevens Roundtable: Sam Freni, Executive Vice President of Operations and Logistics Executive Vice President of Operations Sam Freni, returns to discuss Stevens Transport's resilience amid industry challenges. Freni highlights Stevens' strategic advancements, including the new tanker division, dedicated customer fleet supplements, and logistics expansion. He credits the company's success to its data-driven decisions and strong team culture. Host Tim Cicciarelli delves into Stevens' innovative tools, employee retention, and ongoing hiring during tough market conditions. Discover how Stevens Transport continues to thrive and grow, providing invaluable insights into the logistics industry's future. Safety Reminder from Stevens Transport's Safety Supervisor Terrence Burgess CVSA's Brake Safety Week Is Scheduled for August 25th through the 31st.  The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year's Brake Safety Week with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. Employee Spotlight: From Outback Server to Paragon Rising Star: Vanessa's Journey Vanessa Sanchez is a new addition to Paragon Leasing, having joined the company in December. Prior to her current role as a Service Advisor, Vanessa worked various jobs including as a server at Outback Steakhouse and in the detail shop at Paragon, where she cleaned and detailed trucks. Vanessa is known for her ambition and desire for upward mobility at her young age. Her professional path includes work as a maid and server, demonstrating her diverse skill set and dedication. Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys cooking, drawing, and embracing new opportunities for growth. Driver Spotlight: Frank Nagley Stevens Transport celebrates four million mile driver Frank Nagley. With nearly 30 years of support from his wife, Nagley feels honored to have pursued his passion before retiring and emphasizes the importance of listening and learning from others in his field. See the video here: https://youtu.be/wnR8F2-OwWs?si=CSCmv0QjvWSZOg7J Click here for all things Stevens Transport: https://linktr.ee/stevenstransport?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign= Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Become a Driver for Stevens TransportFor questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/ Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport

Send us a Text Message.Episode 325:  Brake Safety Week is coming up at the end of August. Last year, over 500 commercial vehicles were removed from North American roads after just one day of surprise inspections for having brake components that were unsafe. To help us prepare ahead for this year we talked to brake expert Don Orrell, Founder and CEO of TorqStop Brakes.Don tells us what to watch for when it comes to contamination or cracks on our brakes, and also discusses his firm belief that new is better than remanufactured. We end this episode with a video clip that shows the horrible consequences of not maintaining your commercial vehicle and having a complete brake failure in traffic.Show Notes: Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com for complete show notes of this episode and to subscribe to all our content.Sponsors of this EpisodeHeavy Duty Consulting Corporation: Find out how many “fault codes” your heavy-duty parts business has. Meet with us today. Visit HeavyDutyConsulting.comHengst Filtration: There's a new premium filter option for fleets. If you're responsible for a fleet, you won't believe how much using Hengst filters will save you. But you've got to go to HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/Hengst to find out how much.Diesel Laptops: Diesel Laptops is so much more than just a provider of diagnostic tools. They're your shop efficiency solution company. Learn more about everything Diesel Laptops can do for you today by visiting DieselLaptops.com today.HDA Truck Pride: They're the heart of the independent parts and service channel. They have 750 parts stores and 450 service centers conveniently located across the US and Canada. Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com/HDATruckPride today to find a location near you.Disclaimer: This content and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy Duty Parts Report may receive a commission.  Sign up for our weekly email so you never miss out on an episode: Follow the Show

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans yet another safety blitz – Brake Safety Week – and also has results from a one-day enforcement effort earlier this year. Also, it turns out that if you get into a specific kind of financial difficulty, you can set up an installment plan with the IRS. We'll explain how. And it doesn't appear the rate recession that freight is experiencing will improve any time soon. We'll break down the current market conditions and spot-freight data with Brent Hutto of Truckstop. 0:00 – Newscast 10:14 – Another safety blitz coming up – Brake Safety Week 25:09 – An IRS payment plan? 40:09 – Truckstop: Rate slump not going away

Many truckers do their own maintenance. Either way, it's a good idea to have some tools with you. Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia covers the top five. Also, the discussion over a possible side underride guard requirement will now go into next year – with the group discussing it severely divided. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis recently saw a disturbing situation involving a truck parking at the roadside. He'll tell us about that – and the need for some better signage at exit ramps. 0:00 – Newscast 10:14 – The underride guard debate will continue into next year 25:09 – The top five tools to have with you on the road 40:09 – A bad example of roadside parking

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes a setback for an autonomous vehicle company, another automobile factory added to the UAW's strike list, and a report on this year's Brake Safety Week for commercial vehicles.

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What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton and Jenna sit down with Autumn Safety Director Chris Senty and his safety associate Char Oestreich to discuss their time at the Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference, and also to talk about the upcoming CVSA Brake Safety Week - August 20-26. We talk about asking the right questions of yourself and a company, gathering support and input from others to make better, decisions, and all about what to look for to successfully navigate the Brake Safety Week. Plus, Jenna learns what a Jake Brake is!MTA Annual Conference CVSA Brake Safety Week10 Tips for Brake Linings and Pads 

Episode 273:  With CVSA's Brake Safety Week just around the corner, this episode is a must-listen for fleets and repair shops to ensure complete compliance and to ace your fleet's brake inspections. We dive deep into the components of S-CAM foundation brakes, explore the importance of using premium brake materials, and share valuable tips for performing routine maintenance and inspections. Back in Episode 4, Bob Hicks, the former President of Marathon Brake gave us his expert insights into how raw materials affect the friction material produced and how to properly promote different qualities of brakes. We extracted some of his comments from that episode to help you to pass those brake inspections with flying colors. The Heavy-Duty Parts Report is brought to you by Find It Parts - your ultimate destination for heavy-duty truck and trailer parts. Discover a vast range of parts at finditparts.com. Ready to purchase the parts discussed in today's episode? Head over to FindItParts.com and get them right away! Sign up for our weekly email so you never miss out on an episode: Follow the Show

     Today ill talk about why i think there should be test questions on how tractor trailers operate while traveling down the road , how they make turns , why they travel so slow on upgrades or down grades .  Also ill talk a little about what happened on I95 in Philadelphia.  ill give some numbers comparing the amout of accidents caused by tractor trailers apposed to cars . Trucker Jamboree coming up and  , CVSA plans Brake Safety Week blitz for August.Take care of your body. You only have one chance it. finally a Karen doing her best to piss off a trucker. Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP

In today's show, we're going to talk about the struggling LTL industry and what makes it so finicky. We'll discuss new ways to make trucks more eco-friendly and the problems that come with trying to charge all these proposed electric trucks. I'll also give you an update on the potential railroad strike, a new healthcare option for truckers, and for a change of pace, some good results from the Brake Safety Week blitz. But that's not all! We've also got another Trucker Grub segment and two bits of listener feedback, one domestic and one international. How cool is that? This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-576-8257 to learn more. Introduction Links: TD119: Winter Truck Driving Tips From An Alaskan Trucker from AboutTruckDriving.com Free Info: Winter Driver Heater Settings (from an Alaskan trucker) from AboutTruckDriving.com News Links: Roughly nine of 10 trucks passed Brake Safety Week from LandLine.media Rail union pushes back date for potential strike from FreightWaves.com FedEx Freight to begin driver furloughs next month from FreightWaves.com LTL carriers point to shrinking tonnage in November from FreightWaves.com What are the complexities in LTL linehaul transportation? from FreightWaves.com Electric truck stops will need as much power as small towns from LandLine.media Electric Truck Stops Will Need as Much Power as a Small Town from Bloomberg.com Pilot and Volvo announce plan to build charging network for electric semis at truck stops from CDLLife.com How ClearFlame intends to take 'diesel fuel out of diesel engines' from OverdriveOnline.com Transport executives pool funds to launch roadside health care network from FreightWaves.com Annual campaign raises truckers' awareness to human trafficking from LandLine.media Truckers Against Trafficking Pilot Flying J truck stops to offer ‘first-ever Thanksgiving meal' from CDLLife.com Love's opens new truck stop in Ohio with 90 truck parking spaces from CDLLife.com Trucker Grub: Trucker Smack shares his awesome breakfast scramble at Red Rooster Terminal (truck stop) in Olney, Illinois. Listener Feedback: LTL driver Jeremy thanks me for the show and asks to join the Trucker Dump Slack group. Graeme drives in Scotland and the UK and wrote in to explain how Europe's Hours-of-Service rules differ from the US. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations. Inspectors in the United States, Canada and Mexico also identified and documented 6,305 brake hose/tube chafing violations, a common brake-related violation that was the focus of this year's special brake safety enforcement effort, according to an announcement Nov. 15 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations. Inspectors in the United States, Canada and Mexico also identified and documented 6,305 brake hose/tube chafing violations, a common brake-related violation that was the focus of this year's special brake safety enforcement effort, according to an announcement Nov. 15 by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts two major brake inspection initiatives each year, and year over year, the brake defect out-of-service rate remains about the same. Why aren't we making progress in bringing that rate down? Will Schaefer is the Director of Safety Programs at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and he has some thoughts on why the OOS rate isn't improving. It's got little to do with the brakes themselves. Schaefer and HDT's Jim Park dig into some of the some of the reasons behind the seemingly immovable brake defect out-of-service rate, including: cursory equipment inspections. technicians that don't understand the brake safety regulations. poor driver training related to equipment inspections. This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app ➡ http://www.weighmytruck.com/

In today's show, we discuss new engines, a new driving skills test, autonomous boo-boos, COVID exemption wrecks, electric vehicle rebates, lots of reminders on lots of different things, and some wacky HOS exemption requests. Oh, and you may want to get your shot glass out of the cupboard. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more. Introduction Links: What's happening with AB5? The OOIDA Foundation explains (Video) from LandLine.media News Links: The toughest states for brakes violations: 2022 update to get prepped for Brake Safety Week blitz from OverdriveOnline.com Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here's what you need to know to avoid a big fine from CDLLife.com New Pennsylvania law authorizes apportioned registrations, vehicle snow and ice removal from LandLine.media Truck drivers in Maryland must pass ‘modernized' CDL skills test starting next week from CDLLife.com International Truck Launches Updated Powertrain from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Paccar to Offer Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Congress approves incentive boost for EV truck purchases from FreightWaves.com FMCSA, NHTSA looking into autonomous truck crash from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA reports two crashes under emergency declaration since March 2020 from LandLine.media Another driver requests HOS exemption from OverdriveOnline.com New Love's adds 84 truck parking spaces in Minnesota from OverdriveOnline.com Love's pulls plug on controversial I-90 truck stop in Montana from FreightWaves.com Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

Ahead of Brake Safety Week 2022, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance weeklong outreach and inspection initiative focused on braking systems and starting this Sunday, Aug. 21, we're listening back to the 2021 Overdrive Radio podcast talk with Pennsylvania-based former local-department officer and long-certified DOT inspector Andy Blair. Looking at the landscape for commercial truck inspections generally, Blair sees plenty missed opportunities when it comes to troopers helping truckers to understand out-of-service violations. All too frequently, violations that put an owner-op or other driver out of service simply aren't explained at the point of inspection. Too many trucking companies large and small don't invest in the CVSA out-of-service criteria handbook, the only place you'll find those criteria in all their minutiae, according to Blair. The equipment category that takes up the largest number of pages therein? Brakes, of course, and specifically clamp-type drum brakes. In this edition of Overdrive Radio, Blair runs through the specifics of the "20% rule" when it comes to clamp-type brake adjustment, among the most common of brake violations. Fundamentally, as he outlined in a document that's excerpted here below, if 20% or greater percentage of a truck's brakes are defective, that unit is out of service. With the Brake Safety Week inspection blitz kicking off nationwide Sunday, listen back to my full discussion with Blair, and find distilled information from him via the post that houses the podcast: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15114023 In addition to Blair's considered thoughts, in the wake of the podcast's original airing in August of 2021, Kansas Highway Patrol Public Information Officer and trooper/inspector Nick Wright offered some points of clarity about roadside realities when it comes to out-of-service brake adjustment, with a real-world example to illustrate it, you can read via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/channel-19/article/15114162/outofservice-adjustment-more-on-roadside-brake-violations

LLN (8/9/22) – We reported recently on problems that some truckers were having with a factoring company that had some carriers essentially shutting down. Now the situation has changed. But understanding what happened here might help some truckers avoid similar problems. Also, later this month, CVSA will conduct its annual Brake Safety Week. In addition, the expiration date on an important pandemic-related exemption is coming up as well. So what do you need to know? And Indiana lawmakers are moving on plans to provide relief from higher costs – including fuel tax relief. Meanwhile, an effort to provide tax relief for some Massachusetts residents has been derailed. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:06 – Factoring problems. 24:58 – Brake Safety Week primer. 39:53 – State tax relief.

LLN (8/4/22) – With CVSA's Brake Safety Week coming up fast, there are relatively simple things you can be doing right now to make sure you don't get dinged by inspectors. Also, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will soon begin accepting nominations for its Advisory Committee on Underride Protection. Meanwhile, FMCSA is trying to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry. And a new law in Pennsylvania revises an existing measure to put an end to attempts to toll highway bridges throughout the state. Meanwhile, three counties in California will let voters decide on transportation issues on the fall election ballot for road related taxes. 0:00 – Newscast.   10:06 – Avoiding brake violations. 24:58 – Underride protection committee. 39:53 – Bridge toll plan.

We kick off a new era of the Trucker Dump Podcast today where I attempt to take the podcast to a weekly schedule. Hey! Quit laughing! In this week's news we've got three recalls, both happy and unhappy Freedom Convoyers, the dates for this year's Brake Safety Week, a new FMCSA director on the way, the challenges of enforcing speed limiters, the Top 100 carrier list, carrier acquisitions, a revoked ELD, the logistics of war, and your chance to help the FMCSA define brokers. Trucker Grub takes us to some good home cooking on I-35 in Missouri, and of course, listener feedback from you! This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Volvo Trucks - Check out the new D13TC engine in the Volvo VNL series. Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 855–943-3518 to learn more. News links: Recalls announced for Kenworth, Peterbilt, International and Western Star trucks from OverdriveOnline.com ABS-, axle-weight-related recalls hit 200 Freightliner, Western Star trucks from OverdriveOnline.com Navistar recalls certain LT tractors due to improper battery cable wiring from FreightWaves.com Here's what you can expect during Brake Safety Week 2022 from CDLLife.com Hutcheson clears another hurdle on path to FMCSA Administrator from OverdriveOnline.com OOIDA response to FMCSA Administrator nomination hearing from OOIDA.com Ontario Faces Challenges Enforcing Speed Limiter Law from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Alert: If you use this ELD, the FMCSA says that you're no longer compliant from CDLLife.com USA Truck acquired by DB Schenker from OverdriveOnline.com 'People's Convoy' meets Republican Sens., Reps.; Owner-ops, small fleets recognized by broker from OverdriveOnline.com 'People's Convoy' members sue D.C. for alleged free speech violations from OverdriveOnline.com 5 facts about the logistics of war from FreightWaves.com 2022 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers List Illustrates Growth of Large Fleets from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) FMCSA requests public input on defining ‘broker,' ‘bona fide agents' from OverdriveOnline.com Trucker Grub links: Bruce Phelps tells us about Toot-Toot Family Restaurant & Lounge in Bethany, MO Listener Feedback links: Donna listened to TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You and shares her tip to get tailgaters off her a$$. Dakota Stott joined the Slack group and you should too! Nicholas is getting his truck driving career started and just wanted to thank me for the encouragement. Cool! Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

This is the full FBTV Video Podcast as Live Streamed on YouTube Saturday, April 30, 2022. Saturdays are Q & A days on the FBTV Podcast, so if you have a question make sure you send it in so we can answer. In this Q&A we'll answer questions asking what should be in a freight brokers shipper packet and carrier packet. We'll also answer Sean's question about his business plan and if it is viable or not. In addition to the Q&A, we'll be talking about how the DC police is blaming the Peoples Convoy for them spending over 11 million dollars in overtime costs, the surprise “brake blitz” last week, the CVSA International Roadcheck coming up, Safer Driver Week, and the official Brake Safety Week. Another recall, this time Kenworth and Peterbilt, nearly 18K trucks in this recall. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. The FBTV Podcast can now be seen (and heard) on YouTube as a live stream every Saturday morning starting at 9A.M. Central Time. If you missed the YouTube Live Stream, you can still watch by visiting our website at freightbrokertv.com. FBTV from TALTOA. If you've been wanting to work as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent training, looking for a work at home job... a career? TALTOA! https://taltoa.com. FBTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/freightbrokertv

In today's episode we give you the vital information needed during Brake Safety Week and every other week in regards to DOT Inspections and your Hours of Service. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ele_logistics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELELogisticsInc/

In today's episode we talk about how during Brake Safety Week commercial motor vehicle inspectors emphasize the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections and removing commercial motor vehicles found to have brake-related out-of-service violations from the roadways. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ele_logistics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELELogisticsInc/

Looking at the landscape for commercial truck inspections, Pennsylvania-based former local-department officer and long-certified DOT inspector Andy Blair sees plenty missed opportunities when it comes to troopers helping truckers when it comes to knowledge of out-of-service violations. All too frequently, violations that put an owner-op or other driver out of service simply aren't explained at the point of inspection. Too many trucking companies large and small, furthermore, he knows, don't invest in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance out-of-service criteria handbook, the only place you'll find those criteria in all their minutiae. The equipment category that takes up the largest number of pages therein? Why, brakes, of course. In today's edition of Overdrive Radio, Blair runs us through the specifics of the "20% rule" when it comes to clamp-type brake adjustment, among the most common of brake violations. Fundamentally, as he outlined in a document that's excerpted in the post that houses this podcast at OverdriveOnline.com, if 20% or greater percentage of a truck's brakes are defective, that unit is out of service. Hear our full discussion with Blair in the podcast, and visit this page for more textual detail on the brakes OOS violations ahead of the Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz, kicking off August 22: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15114023 Find states and regions where brakes enforcement is most prioritized all around the country via this link: https://www.overdriveonline.com/csas-data-trail/article/15113995/where-brakes-vehicle-enforcement-is-most-intense

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week demonstrates just how important it is to have properly operating brakes. In this episode of Truck Talk with Bendix, Frank Gilboy shares practical tips on vehicle inspections and how fleets can ensure their brakes are in good working order.

LLN (8/18/21) – As broker problems pile up for some carriers – problems such as refused loads, terrible or nonexistent detention pay or fines for arriving early – carriers are looking for solutions. We'll have some advice on handling those and more. Also, CVSA's Brake Safety Week is right around the corner. We'll have some tips about how to pass with flying colors, as well as the latest on freight trends in the spot market. And now that the Senate has given its OK to the infrastructure bill, the battle moves to the House. So how are Democrats approaching that bill, as well as the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation? 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Broker problems and advice. 25:03 – Tips for Brake Safety Week. 39:58 – The House on infrastructure.

This year's Brake Safety Week is August 22nd-28th. During this period, inspectors will conduct the North American Standard Inspection on commercial motor vehicles. Inspectors will focus on the brake systems and components of the inspected vehicles. Any commercial vehicles found to be violating brake safety protocol will be removed from the roadways.Kerri Wirachowsky from CVSA returns to talk with Kent about Brake Safety Week, the results of this year's Roadcheck event, and more. Listen now! 

LLN (8/9/21) – California's AB5 and an attempt to duplicate it at the federal level have led to a lot of confusion among truckers about what is and isn't legal anymore. We'll offer some clarification on that and other issues. Also, brake violations – especially brakes that are out of adjustment – are among the most common inspection violations. That's why CVSA conducts its annual Brake Safety Week enforcement blitz, this year starting Aug. 22. And the Highway Trust Fund is running out of funds, and that spells trouble for professional truck drivers. We'll have a preview of that, plus other stories that make up the August/September issue of Land Line Magazine. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:00 – Brake Safety Week advice. 24:49 – Land Line Magazine preview. 39:22 – AB5, PRO Act update.

With the Brake Safety Week upcoming August 23-29, tank doubles-pulling independent Martin Herman, based in Wyoming, is sure to be ready. In this edition of Overdrive Radio, we talk inspections, for sure, but more so his half-century-old 1970 Kenworth needlenose W925, quite an exceptional rig. Herman regular Overdrive readers may well recall as the owner-op who engineered replacement parts and even used a turbo from a Cummins N14 to retrofit to the Big Cam 3 that powered the KW. Since we last checked in with Herman, that motor is no more, as you'll hear. ... Hear more in the podcast, and find pictures of the unit via http://overdriveonline.com/channel19

LLN (8/14/20) – Kamala Harris now stands to be the future standard bearer of the Democratic Party, which begs the question: where does she stand on the issues that matter to truckers? Online truck shows have become the norm – but there’s nothing normal about the ambitious plans being hashed out for next month’s Guilty By Association show. Plus, the latest on protests, Brake Safety Week and some very nasty port-a-potties. 0:00 – Newscast 10:14 – GBATS Facebook Live Event 25:09 – Spirit in upper Midwest 39:53 – Kamala Harris and trucking

LLN (7/30/20) – Some in law enforcement are noticing a trend involving pre-2000 trucks, ELDs and crash statistics. Also, OOIDA is speaking out in support of the latest changes to the hours of service, and against efforts to stop it from taking effect. Meanwhile, FMCSA issues driver training tool kits to the states, and gets ready for its Truck Safety Summit. Land Line Magazine has had its finger on the pulse of the coronavirus pandemic and how it’s affecting truckers since day one. But they haven’t lost their fun streak. And we’ll offer a reminder about the upcoming Brake Safety Week. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:44 – OOIDA on hours of service; driver training; Truck Safety Summit. 24:39 – Fun stuff in Land Line Magazine. 39:08 – Pre-2000 trucks, ELDs and crashes; Brake Safety Week

Don’t get sidelined – Be prepared for Brake Safety Week. (LLN 9/12/19) – Inspectors will look for critical brake violations during Brake Safety week starting Sept. 15. We have advice on how you can be prepared and pass your brake inspection. Don’t neglect to comment on the hours of service. The FMCSA appears eager to hear what you have to say. We’ll have the latest information from the Land Line Now calendar. And find out why Washington state legislators are suing their governor plus information on Wisconsin’s big investment in transportation. 0:00-10:11   – Newscast 10:11-24:45 – Commenting on the HOS is worth your time. 24:45-38:51 – Washington State legislators sue their governor. Meanwhile Wisconsin state budget includes a hefty amount of cash for transportation. Plus information from our Industry calendar. 38:51-48:20 – How to prepare for Brake Safety Week.

In today’s show, I’ll explain the newly proposed hours-of-service rules so you can go leave your comments for the FMCSA. And speaking of safety issues, we’ve got a couple of truck recalls, yet another inspection blitz, more about ELD compliance, more about platooning, and you better watch out in Minnesota. We’ll also discuss the laws behind drug and alcohol screening and sleep apnea, then we’ll hit on deceptive factoring, yet another carrier shutting down and leaving drivers stranded, whether you should be paid for sleeping, and finally your chance to be a superstar on TV. Trucker Grub is going to point us to some yummy cajun food this time around. In the feedback segment, we’ll hear a tailgating story of a guy stuck in a truck sandwich, a funny story about sleep apnea, taking a large dog on the road, and what the heck is Slack? Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Volvo Trucks - Check out the new VNL series and all it's awesome features Links mentioned in the podcast: Pilot Flying J gearing up to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week from OverdriveOnline.com More than 25,000 Volvo trucks recalled over transmission issues from OverdriveOnline.com Certain Freightliner Cascade tractors recalled over brake airline issue from OverdriveOnline.com Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-21 from OverdriveOnline.com Your Comprehensive Guide To The Proposed HOS Reform Rules from TheTruckersReport.com As industry groups laud FMCSA’s hours proposal, truckers offer mixed reactions from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA Proposes Removing Another CDL Testing Regulation from TheTruckersReport.com FMCSA begins to explore harassment of female, minority truckers from OverdriveOnline.com The mandate’s last roundup: The AOBRD-to-ELD shift from OverdriveOnline.com The AOBRD-to-ELD shift: Data/edits and visibility at roadside from OverdriveOnline.com Hours edits: Drivers in full control with ELDs from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA FAQ for ELD rule Trucking Law: Drug and alcohol regs are tighter than most know from OverdriveOnline.com Trucking Law: Adapting to sleep apnea’s most common treatment from OverdriveOnline.com Bucking court rulings, DOL argues drivers aren’t owed sleeper berth pay from OverdriveOnline.com Caution urged regarding deceptive factoring practices from OverdriveOnline.com One driver, two trucks — Peloton aims for Level 4 platooning platform from OverdriveOnline.com Got A Speed Limiter? MN State Police Are Ticketing Slow Drivers! from TheTruckersReport.com Carrier Shuts Down, Leaves 300+ Drivers Stranded from TheTruckersReport.com Wanna Be On TV? Casting Call For Skilled Truckers! from TheTruckersReport.com For the Trucker Grub segment, Nick Mack features cajun food at the Tiger Cafe on I-10 Exit 139. Links in the Feedback section: Lenny read TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You and tells his harrowing experience with big rigs. Driver Dave is back with a funny story about sleep apnea. Christopher has a question about taking a large dog on the road with him. Brad is a new listener and asks how to join the Trucker Dump Slack group. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

In today’s episode, I’m starting a new series where I talk to truckers who have a speciality. Every now and then I’ll interview a driver who does something different than the average trucker. Today, you’ll hear from my good friend and fellow Trucker Dump Slack Group member, Shannon Holden about his job as a rental equipment hauler. But before that we’ve got lots of news to cover including more truck recalls, lots of new legislation, ELD privacy issues, and some stupid things truckers do, which means I’m pissed off through half the news segment. But we lighten the mood every now and then with an odd quarantine, seven of the best companies to work for (according to Forbes), a couple of cool new products, and a chance for a free trip to Nashville. I didn’t think we’d have a Trucker Grub segment, but an old acquaintance stops in to talk about Nancy’s Pizza in Litchfield, Illinois. You’ll never guess who it is in a million years. In the listener feedback section we’ll discuss Ambien, refresher courses, the importance of asking questions, and I’ll have my sanity questioned. 'Bout friggin' time. Listen to the podcast version or read the full article and the podcast show notes on AboutTruckDriving.com. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Volvo Trucks - Check out the new VNL series and all it's awesome features Links mentioned in the podcast: I got a chance to co-host the May 29 episode of The Trucking Podcast with Buck Ballard when Don the Beer Guy couldn't make it. Lots of stories and laughs in this one! I got interviewed by Niki from the Truck Boss Show about the Trucker Dump Podcast. I spoke with Niki from the Truck Boss Show on starting your own podcast. The Truck Boss Show is giving away some free swag. First person to email me at TruckerDump@gmail.com wins the loot! Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-22 from OverdriveOnline.com Paccar recalls nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks over various issues from OverdriveOnline.com Mirror issue prompts recall of 4,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt tractors from OverdriveOnline.com Daimler issues recall for brake air supply capacity issue from OverdriveOnline.com CDL Mills And Bad Trainers Will Love This FMCSA Rule from TheTruckersReport.com Senate bill would force DOT to institute speed limiter mandate, set 65 mph limit from TruckingInfo.com Bill in Congress would restore drivers’ per diem tax deduction from OverdriveOnline.com New Montana law will raise truck speed limits from OverdriveOnline.com DOT seeking input on regs around autonomous driving from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA’s proposed HOS changes now expected July 31 from FleetOwner.com DOT funding bill would force 30-minute break to remain in hours regs from OverdriveOnline.com Trucker faces 40 criminal counts stemming from deadly I-70 crash near Denver from OverdriveOnline.com Plenty blame to go around in Colo. tragedy, when the damage is done from OverdriveOnline.com Truckers’ 90-Mile Road-Rage Battle Kills Woman, Companies To Pay $26 Million from TheTruckersReport.com ELD data handling: ‘Privacy is paramount,’ but practices vary from OverdriveOnline.com Permit required for truckers in insect quarantine area beginning May 1 from OverdriveOnline.com New TruckPark app allows drivers to reserve parking spaces from OverdriveOnline.com TruckPark app on Apple App Store TruckPark app on Google Play Store VSA PlugSaver is a cool device to keep your trailer lights from flickering. Isela from the Truck Boss Show interviews trucker/inventor of the the VSA Plugsaver. Seven fleets named to Forbes’ ‘Best Large Employers’ list from OverdriveOnline.com Truckers can enter to win free trip to Nashville with the RoadPro Ultimate Nashville Getaway Giveaway from OverdriveOnline.com This Trucker Fell Asleep At The Wheel After Falsifying His Logs. A Jury Awarded Him $80 Million from TheTruckersReport.com Links in the Feedback section: Doug (Missouri Miller Boy (who did the May Trucker Grub segment) challenges the concept of me claiming to be both a cheapskate and an Apple-loving, cat lover and I attempt to explain the dilemma. Joe questions a wreck involving a trucker taking Ambient, a drug used for insomnia. Ambien on Drugs.com Author Lisa Nowak offers congratulations for my new job and I spin it into a lesson that has been recently reinforced that should be a part of every trucker’s life. David is considering renewing his CDL and wants to know the best path to upgrading from a Class B to a Class A. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

CVSA’s (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) annual Brake Safety Week is Sept. 16-22. During this event, inspectors will be performing Level 1 inspections and paying special attention to braking components. Listen in as Kevin Pfost provides some maintenance tips to help fleets avoid violations. Truck Talk is hosted by Denise Rondini, president of Rondini Communications, who has been covering the trucking industry for nearly 35 years. Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us: trucktalk@bendix.com

The president’s proposed $1 trillion dollar infrastructure package has yet to materialize. We’ll have that, plus: load posts are higher and load to truck ratios lower; an update on a truck unloading fee in Kentucky; diesel prices are fractionally lower; an update on some disturbing messages left in a truck stop; an in-depth look at the National Academy of Sciences CSA study; and results of the CVSA’s Brake Safety Week.

Guest: Terry Maple with HELP Inc This week, July 15-21, truck drivers are receiving extra scrutiny from law enforcement across the country as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The event is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the same group who puts together the annual three-day truck inspection blitz known as Roadcheck, held earlier this year, as well as Brake Safety Week, set for September 16-22. In this podcast, Evan Lockridge speaks with Terry Maple, who served with the Kansas Highway Patrol for more than 30 years before retiring a few years ago as the department’s superintendent and CEO. They discuss the perceptions surrounding the events. They also talk about how both trucking fleets and drivers can use these enforcement events to actually improve their federal safety scores and what’s the benefit of doing so. Eyes on the Road is the official podcast from PrePass, the premier weigh station bypass service for the trucking industry in North America.

A congressman has carried his fight to delay the ELD mandate to the steps of the White House. Mark Reddig discusses that – along with the results of Brake Safety Week and some public comments on ELDs by an FMCSA official – with OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

The numbers are in from the CVSA brake check, plus some states in the Southeast will be conducting a speed limit enforcement blitz next week. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

Trucking 101 on Audio Road with Rick and Melissa Grim - Guest host Jason Derksen. Tonight we will talk to Dale Howard about Brake Safety Week 2016 - What it is and what we need to know. We will discuss tips and ideas about the small things that we can do to help make us safer on the road.  We will talk about Passing trucks, what to do with vehicles on the shoulder, and other great tips on how to stay safe.  Will take questions, provide answers, and listen to your tips of things you do on a daily basis to stay safe.  We will discuss how to make these safety practices become habits in your daily driving.