Podcasts about cdls

If you want to operate a truck over 26,000 pounds, earn money for doing it, and cross state lines… then you need to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Truck drivers are essential to the economy, and so having a CDL is a real asset. It offers job security and flexibility, as well as solid earnings and great benefits. In fact, CDLs are so valuable that even people who haven't earned one are willing to break the rules to get one. But having unqualified commercial drivers on the road is a danger to everyone. In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner covers the right way and the wrong way to get a CDL: Safety statistics associated with large trucks and their drivers How to get a CDL and what the pass/fail rate is Recent news stories that illustrate what can go wrong when the administration of CDLs is not handled properly or when licensed drivers aren't qualified Links: Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Legislature calls it quits for the 2nd Called Session even though there was plenty of time left to keep working on important bills that help Texans. I guess they were too worried about running home to raise money for themselves and not worried enough about our growing property tax problem.Flood deaths lead Texas Republicans to act as Democrats with heavy regulation, attacks on private property use, and more spending – never letting a crisis go to waste isn't limited to Dems!Other items from the legislature: Texas House Cracks Down on Quorum-Busting With New Rules – but not really…. Texas Legislature fails to pass bill barring public from most police complaints – that's a good one to not get passed. HB 8 Passes, Replaces STAAR with 3 Tests & Restores Public School A-F Accountability Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Border related:  ABBOTT: Texas Truckers Should ‘Fully Comply' with Trump's Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency. Some background: Mexican B-1 visa truckers conducting illegal runs in US, more. And more: New Texas law combats fake international CDLs – note, we didn't even require a work visa until 2023! Gulf Cartel Brings Mexican Border City to Standstill After Fierce Gun Battle Pirro Strikes Blow to Narco-Trafficking: Historic Seizure of Precursor Chemicals Exposes China–Cartel Drug Route Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals Flawed Injunction and Continues to Order That the Ten Commandments Be Displayed in Texas SchoolsListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Container rates remained largely unchanged last week despite a drop in freight volumes on most major trade routes. Rates from Asia to the US West Coast ports held steady at $1,700 per FEU, and $2,700 per FEU to East Coast ports, as carriers grapple with demand ahead of China's Golden Week. You can read more about this in "Ocean rates unchanged even as freight volumes decline - FreightWaves". Six individuals were arrested in Louisiana for a scheme to falsely issue Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses without applicants completing the required tests. This conspiracy involved bribes to pass both the knowledge and skills tests, with all six facing charges including conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Learn more about this in "Louisiana scheme to obtain class A CDLs without passing tests snags six in sweeping indictment - FreightWaves". A significant contract dispute continues between Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 mail carriers, with no agreement reached since their last meeting in May. Canada Post recently reported its largest-ever quarterly loss of US$294 million pre-tax for the second quarter, stating the union's counter-offer does not address necessary structural changes. For further details, see "Canada Post and union contract divide widens - FreightWaves". Finally, nominations are currently open for the Shipper of Choice Award until September 30th, with winners to be announced on October 20th, ahead of the F3 festival. You can also register for the F3 event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 21st and 22nd, and a free Cross-Border Summit on September 10th, by visiting live.freightwaves.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Container rates remained largely unchanged last week despite a drop in freight volumes on most major trade routes. Rates from Asia to the US West Coast ports held steady at $1,700 per FEU, and $2,700 per FEU to East Coast ports, as carriers grapple with demand ahead of China's Golden Week. You can read more about this in "Ocean rates unchanged even as freight volumes decline - FreightWaves". Six individuals were arrested in Louisiana for a scheme to falsely issue Class A Commercial Driver's Licenses without applicants completing the required tests. This conspiracy involved bribes to pass both the knowledge and skills tests, with all six facing charges including conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Learn more about this in "Louisiana scheme to obtain class A CDLs without passing tests snags six in sweeping indictment - FreightWaves". A significant contract dispute continues between Canada Post and the union representing 50,000 mail carriers, with no agreement reached since their last meeting in May. Canada Post recently reported its largest-ever quarterly loss of US$294 million pre-tax for the second quarter, stating the union's counter-offer does not address necessary structural changes. For further details, see "Canada Post and union contract divide widens - FreightWaves". Finally, nominations are currently open for the Shipper of Choice Award until September 30th, with winners to be announced on October 20th, ahead of the F3 festival. You can also register for the F3 event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 21st and 22nd, and a free Cross-Border Summit on September 10th, by visiting live.freightwaves.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This content explores the intersection of immigration policy, public safety, and the culture war. The speaker expresses strong concern over the issuance of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to non-English speaking individuals, citing a fatal accident in Florida involving an illegal immigrant from India as a key example. He criticizes California's policies, arguing that they endanger the public and drive down wages for American truckers. The monologue then shifts to political commentary, mocking California Governor Gavin Newsom's social media team for allegedly copying Donald Trump's style and attempting to take credit for the Cracker Barrel logo reversal. The speaker views this as a sign of the Democratic party's political desperation and the failure of what he calls the "woke" agenda, which he believes is alienating voters and will lead to future electoral losses.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover Trump's crime crackdown expanding beyond Washington, the partisan redistricting war over control of the House, and a major immigration roundup exposing the dangers of open borders. From Baltimore and Chicago to Maryland and the southern border, today's brief shows how law, politics, and security collide in the fight for America's future. Trump Expands Crime Crackdown to Chicago and Baltimore: Over 900 arrests have already been made in Washington, half tied to immigration offenses, and Trump promises deployments next in Chicago and Baltimore. Chicago's socialist mayor Brandon Johnson warned his supporters would “rise up” against Trump, while Maryland's Governor Wes Moore invited Trump to walk Baltimore's streets with him. Trump shot back, “I assume he is talking about the out of control, crime ridden, Baltimore? As President, I would much prefer that he clean up this Crime disaster before I go there for a walk.” Redistricting War and the Future of the Republic: Democrats in Maryland, California, and other blue states push gerrymandering to erase GOP seats, while Republicans in Texas, Florida, and Ohio counter with maps to expand theirs. Experts warn of decades of GOP dominance if trends continue, but as one listener asked, is this a sign America is dying? Bryan argues the Republic envisioned by the Founders “has been dead for over 100 years” and that today's fight amounts to a new civil war of ideas between open-borders leftists and Americans who still cherish the nation's founding principles. Immigration Roundup — Truckers, Deportations, Detention, and Border Security: Trump halts visas for foreign truck drivers after deadly accidents, reversing an Obama-era rule that allowed CDLs without English proficiency. El Salvadoran gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after Democrat judges forced his return to the U.S., a case his lawyers call “cruel and bigoted.” ICE detentions hit a record 60,000 with Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan vowing, “We're going to build 100,000 beds… they may slow us up a bit, but they're not going to stop us.” And at the border, a Chinese woman caught with child pornography on her phone highlights why Bryan warns, “Cases like pedophiles or child pornographers should be a slam dunk — they all go back home.”   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump DC crime crackdown, Chicago National Guard deployment, Baltimore crime Trump Wes Moore, Brandon Johnson rise up quote, U.S. redistricting war 2025, GOP gerrymandering Texas Florida Ohio, Democrat gerrymandering California Maryland, foreign truck driver visa ban, Obama CDL English rule, Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation Uganda, ICE detention record 60,000, Tom Homan 100,000 beds quote, Alligator Alcatraz detention Florida, Chinese illegal immigrant child pornography Texas

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – A Florida Turnpike crash claims three American lives after Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant with a commercial driver's license, makes a deadly U-turn. Questions rise over how California and Washington grant CDLs to those unable to read English road signs. Officials condemn reckless actions while families face irreversible loss, fueling debate over immigration and state policies...

Our guest on this week's episode is Chris Steiner, senior vice president of product management at Dematic. In the past, automation was often viewed as nice to have. But in these days of customer expectations for speed and shortages of available workers, automation is now a "must have." We often think of automation just being placed into shiny new facilities, but a lot can be done to automate existing legacy facilities. Our guests shares about the benefits of implementations in existing "brownfield" facilities and suggests tips for making them successful. The trucking industry is asking the federal government to accelerate recent efforts to ensure safety on the nation's highways; this is in reaction to a Florida crash involving a freight truck making an illegal U-turn on an interstate. The crash left three people dead. Trucking organizations are asking to suspend states' authority to issue non-domiciled CDLs (commercial driving licenses), which some states provide to non-U.S. citizens or out-of-state applicants under certain circumstances. The driver involved in the deadly crash had this type of CDL.Robotics technology has been developing really quickly in recent years, and it's been finding new applications in logistics. One of the newest areas where this is happening is in humanoid robots, which move around walking on two legs instead of rolling on wheels, and use two arms to grab totes and boxes. This week we saw some news about one of the latest advancements in the area, which is using artificial intelligence to allow them to learn new skills or movements from demonstrations by humans, instead of by following software code.Supply Chain Xchange  also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane.  It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. A new series is now available on Top Threats to our Supply Chains. It covers topics including Geopolitical Risks, Economic Instability, Cybersecurity Risks, Threats to energy and electric grids; Supplier Risks, and Transportation Disruptions  Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes. The podcast is also available at www.thescxchange.com.Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:DematicIndustry praises fed highway safety efforts but asks for moreBoston Dynamics upgrades AI for its walking robotVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comPodcast is sponsored by: Storage SolutionsOther linksAbout DC VELOCITYSubscribe to DC VELOCITYSign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with DC VELOCITYJoin the Logistics Matters team at CSCMP EDGE 2025, October 5-8 at the Gaylord in Washington, D.C. Go to CSCMP.org to find out more.

This weeks Fear Of Missing Out report covers good Pro-life news out of Scotland. Here in the states, high school boys are being punished for not wanting girls in thier lockeroom. States are giveing illegal ailiens CDLs and it is deadly. There looks to be a new vaccine that helps against cancer and Target if feeling the Go Woke Go Broke effect. Lastly we give tribute to Dr. James Dobson and look back at his life and inpact.

Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network, joins the show to discuss a shocking case making headlines: a man who reported his wife missing, only for authorities to uncover clear footage of him moving a body before fleeing the country. The conversation then turns to another troubling issue: illegal immigrants obtaining CDLs and driving on U.S. roads, in some cases even after failing their driver's tests, raising serious questions about safety, accountability, and enforcement.

Voice Of GO(r)D has convened something of an emergency roundtable in the wake of this horrific tragedy in Florida last week, as much of the reporting on it that's out there is weak, inconsistent, politically motivated, and lacking in substantive context and background.This tragic incident, for those who follow this Substack, or pay close attention to the North American trucking industry, is but one of many in a long line of completely unnecessary and preventable crashes, and the causes of all of these crashes are many, but there are notable through-lines and historical context. The media, along with many online commentators, are trying to pin this on bad immigration policy, which is certainly a component, or the corruption of politicians like Gavin Newsom, which is also a factor, but this is merely to find convenient villains who are a regular feature of life in America in 2025, and to miss all of the other problems; which are, quite frankly, of far more consequence to this incident.To help describe the view of this problem in its entirety from 30,000 feet, I have invited colleagues and former guests of this show to join me in a wide ranging roundtable which tackles all of the angles of this story, to help you make more sense of it and arm yourself with accurate complaints to make to your relevant authorities.Shannon Everett is a co-founder and the public face of American Truckers United. He is, like myself, a trucker who comes from a multi-generational trucking family. Shannon now manages an Arkansas based carrier, and his group has done some incredible research into the suspicious and massive increase of CDLs being issued across America over the past 5 years.You can listen to our previous interview here, and find his very active Twitter here.Danielle Chaffin is the granddaughter and daughter of old school truckers in Tennessee, and she has been a freight broker and a social worker, but is now behind the scenes at a TMS company that helps fleets manage all of their data. She is also an independent researcher into the industry, and writes the excellent Highway Veritas substack, which I quote here often. You can find Danielle's previous appearances on this podcast here and here, and Danielle's prolific and informative Twitter here.Justin ‘Supertrucker' Martin is a former trucker and social media operator, who has held many roles behind the wheel, including hauling high security loads for the United States military, mail for the United States Postal Service, and was once the co-host of the FreightWaves podcast ‘Back The Truck Up'. You can find Justin as a guest on my show here, here, here, and here, and his meme-heavy Twitter account here.For the first time, and for those folks who prefer to watch things online, I have made the video from our roundtable available on YouTube. I'm not a fan of the video format, mostly because I don't have time to watch almost anything, but if you like an assemblage of talking heads, here you go -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5I5mxcYgJII am a few short days away from submitting the rough manuscript for this book, which will likewise describe the insourcing of unskilled and illiterate labor onto our highways, as well as many other issues of consequence during the twilight days of the last American cowboy. https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/book-project-announcement-and-a-majorAs always, questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com

Track back through last week's big trucking-issues hearing convened in Senate Commerce's Subcommittee on Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety to work through some of the pressing issues ahead of the next highway bill, due in 2026. Featured trucking witnesses before the subcommittee and their full written testimonies: **Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/9B1EF7F2-DB30-4A08-9844-DC9F237282D5 **American Trucking Associations leader Chris Spear: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/FA35E84B-5DB2-4784-AD1F-0F0BD0065EC8 **Teamsters Union president Sean O'Brien: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/1B7508C5-A25B-4ACF-94BD-EBC2F83711FA In the podcast, featuring audio from the hearing, witnesses debate driverless or otherwise automated truck development and regulation, likewise automation's role in safety, which regular Overdrive readers may have caught also in the initial report from the hearing last week: https://overdriveonline.com/15751214 You'll hear about the huge rise in cargo theft the subcommittee also addressed in a hearing early in the year, aided and abetted by identity theft and double brokering and other forms of fraud in freight markets increasingly plied by organized rings. You'll hear about other techs like automatic emergency braking, some mention of flexibiltiies in the hours of service, about ELDs, unauthorized immigration and credentials fraud with practices like CDLs illegally procured for cash. What you won't hear is any mention of the term "non-domiciled CDL," though in response to a question from Senator Bernie Moreno (Republican of Ohio), Teamsters President O'Brien referenced carriers recruiting drivers for temporary work in the U.S. from overseas. The non-domiciled CDL is a credential that U.S. states can issue to such drivers, who don't have permanent immigration status in the U.S. but rather hold temporary work authorization. Some states don't issue these CDLs, and many others haven't been issuing non-domciled CDLs this way for very long, but the practice has certainly taken off over the last several years. Overdrive's own Alex Lockie's last-week-released research showed recent-years growth in states all around the nation with a 50-state accounting -- download the 20-page report via this link: https://overdriveonline.com/15750917 There's a whole lot more than just CDL issuance issues to chew on when it comes the next highway bill, of course. In this week's podcast, we let the tape roll on the hearing. Catch your elected representatives and the associations that represent trucking business owners and operators in action, interrogating a wide array of trucking and broader transportation issues.

An Illinois-based trucking company, Chicago Suburban Express, is scheduled to close its doors on Friday, July 18th. Founded in 1963, the company, also known as CSX, previously offered same-day pickup and truckload shipments across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and parts of Missouri, employing 41 drivers and operating 33 power units.  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new 12-member DOT Advisory Board with the goal of increasing American private investment in national infrastructure projects. Duffy highlighted that while there's a significant opportunity for private capital in infrastructure, much of the current returns are going to foreign investors, and he aims to shift these returns to American investors. Derek Barrs, the nominee for the top position at the FMCSA, testified before Congress, emphasizing how his law enforcement experience will guide his leadership in the agency. He specifically noted his understanding of challenges faced by roadside inspectors when communicating with drivers lacking English proficiency, and pledged to address issues like fraudulent CDLs and other fraud schemes if confirmed.  The episode also promotes upcoming FreightWaves TV programming, including new episodes of Bring It Home with JP Hampstead and The Long Haul with Adam Wingfield. Listeners are encouraged to get tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C., and to register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event next week. Additionally, nominations for the FreightTech 100 awards are now open, with winners to be announced later in the summer and the FreightTech 25 announced at the F3 festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Illinois-based trucking company, Chicago Suburban Express, is scheduled to close its doors on Friday, July 18th. Founded in 1963, the company, also known as CSX, previously offered same-day pickup and truckload shipments across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and parts of Missouri, employing 41 drivers and operating 33 power units.  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new 12-member DOT Advisory Board with the goal of increasing American private investment in national infrastructure projects. Duffy highlighted that while there's a significant opportunity for private capital in infrastructure, much of the current returns are going to foreign investors, and he aims to shift these returns to American investors. Derek Barrs, the nominee for the top position at the FMCSA, testified before Congress, emphasizing how his law enforcement experience will guide his leadership in the agency. He specifically noted his understanding of challenges faced by roadside inspectors when communicating with drivers lacking English proficiency, and pledged to address issues like fraudulent CDLs and other fraud schemes if confirmed.  The episode also promotes upcoming FreightWaves TV programming, including new episodes of Bring It Home with JP Hampstead and The Long Haul with Adam Wingfield. Listeners are encouraged to get tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 30th in Washington D.C., and to register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event next week. Additionally, nominations for the FreightTech 100 awards are now open, with winners to be announced later in the summer and the FreightTech 25 announced at the F3 festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the issues surrounding CDLs in the U.S. Our guest, Thomas Wasson, Enterprise trucking analyst at FreightWaves, breaks down what the motives are behind the enforcement of the english language proficiency and why non-domiciled CDL holders are at the center of the discourse. For more information, subscribe to ⁠Check Call the newsletter⁠ or the podcast.  ⁠Follow the Check Call Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the issues surrounding CDLs in the U.S. Our guest, Thomas Wasson, Enterprise trucking analyst at FreightWaves, breaks down what the motives are behind the enforcement of the english language proficiency and why non-domiciled CDL holders are at the center of the discourse. For more information, subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.  Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad brokers, removes speed limiters and more. We'll learn how Secretary Duffy plans to Make Trucking Great Again.  Cleo's Frank Kenny stops by to talk about the trade deal deadline. With China saying they have framework for a new deal and a July 9th deadline rapidly approaching, what will it all mean for retail and shippers?  According to studies, 51% of truck drivers smoke. It's still a nasty habit that has a hold on our industry. Nic Nac Naturals Nicco Magnatto says he has developed an alternative.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad brokers, removes speed limiters and more. We'll learn how Secretary Duffy plans to Make Trucking Great Again.  Cleo's Frank Kenny stops by to talk about the trade deal deadline. With China saying they have framework for a new deal and a July 9th deadline rapidly approaching, what will it all mean for retail and shippers?  According to studies, 51% of truck drivers smoke. It's still a nasty habit that has a hold on our industry. Nic Nac Naturals Nicco Magnatto says he has developed an alternative.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 847 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cyberattack that currently has truckers stuck at United Natural Foods (UNFI), one of America's largest food distributors. How much will it hurt the food supply chain? Autonomous Waymos are being exploited in Los Angeles by protesters who summon them then set them on fire. We'll look at whether autonomous trucks will be exploitable in the future.  According to CargoNet, freight thefts were up 27% from 2023 to 2024. Tive's Richie Daigle stops by the studio to talk about how the company's trackers are recovering stolen loads. Train travel has really fallen off this century, but a new company has eyes on making it great again. Dreamliner's Joshua Dominic tells us about a luxury overnight train from Los Angeles to San Francisco that the company plans to launch prior to the 2028 Olympics. Plus, FMCSA ends DEI rules for CDLs; project44's ambitious new plan; and more.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 847 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cyberattack that currently has truckers stuck at United Natural Foods (UNFI), one of America's largest food distributors. How much will it hurt the food supply chain? Autonomous Waymos are being exploited in Los Angeles by protesters who summon them then set them on fire. We'll look at whether autonomous trucks will be exploitable in the future.  According to CargoNet, freight thefts were up 27% from 2023 to 2024. Tive's Richie Daigle stops by the studio to talk about how the company's trackers are recovering stolen loads. Train travel has really fallen off this century, but a new company has eyes on making it great again. Dreamliner's Joshua Dominic tells us about a luxury overnight train from Los Angeles to San Francisco that the company plans to launch prior to the 2028 Olympics. Plus, FMCSA ends DEI rules for CDLs; project44's ambitious new plan; and more.  Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 837 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming back from Mother's Day with news on a U.S.-China trade deal. With the U.S. dropping tariffs from 145% to 30%, will it save the summer freight market? We'll find out why freight leaders are bullish. Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC shares why he recently FreightGuarded a carrier over an incident where the carrier backdoored the company by talking directly to the shipper. We'll find out if the FreightGuard was fair or foul. With over 60% of small and medium-size businesses targeted for cyberattacks in the past year, how can shippers, carriers and brokers protect themselves in 2025? Cory Crawford, founder at Verelion Strategic, talks about the latest cyberattack trends in supply chains and shares solutions on protecting your company. Plus, fatal semitruck crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee; conviction in Massachusetts CDL bribery scam; an unbelievable in-cab flight sim setup; and more. 3:05 US-China trade deal 8:54 Mother's Day wreck in Chattanooga 11:11 CDLs for Swedish Fish scheme 13:57 FreightGuard: Fair or foul | Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC 25:50 In-cab flight sim 27:02 Cybertheft targets in freight | Cory Crawford at Verelion Strategic Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CDLS (Cornelia de Lange Syndrome) is not something you hear about all the time. Unless you are like my friend, Greg, and have a daughter who has CDLS.   May 10, is CDLS awareness day and I am happy to have Greg Peters join me again to talk about his experiences while raising his daughter, Remy. In our last conversation, we spoke mostly of the challenges and the uncertainties, but today we focus on the positives. Greg shares how Remy was an answer to prayer and continues to be a source of joy in his life.   Follow Remi's story on Instagram, @giveremyahand https://www.instagram.com/giveremyahand   Check out the first interview with Greg: https://fatheringourfuture.com/2022/08/29/fathering-a-child-with-cdls-interview-with-greg-peters/   —   Get your FREE 7-day devotional download: https://fatheringourfuture.com/2025/03/22/free-7-day-devotional/   Get your copy of the new devotional for dads, Following Our Father: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=VA6KP8OJ9Nh6EJM8xkhLDg1exkXKTtM9kswBjBoKxmD (Amazon options: https://amzn.to/427aK4L)   Get your free gift, a copy of Cut The Crap (E-book): https://fatheringourfuture.com/2024/08/04/free-download-for-new-dads/   MERCH: https://fatheringourfuture.printify.me/products   Become a financial partner with Fathering Our Future and make a direct impact on dads: https://fatheringourfuture.com/support/  

On Episode 831 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to ‘Sweatystartup' Nick Huber about his new book, ‘How To Get Rich Doing Boring Things.'  Huber started his first business, Storage Squad, in 2011 and grew it to 25 major college towns before he sold the business in 2021 for $1.7 million. He also became one of the originators of B2B rage bait on social media. We'll find out the logistics of building boring businesses, leveraging controversy to generate cash and what Huber's ventures may tell us about the economy in 2025. Iamfr8 Inc. CEO Tristan Bordallo says detention is wage theft. He'll tell us why getting drivers paid is such a problem in this industry. Bordallo also tells us what he's seeing in the West Coast freight market and talks about a case in which 15,000 drivers were in danger of losing their CDLs due to a pair of shady doctors. Plus, reports say Trump will sign an executive order Monday enforcing English in trucking. Trucking lost a great one. This episode is in loving memory of Brittany Traylor. Follow up with Nick Huber right here:Sweatystartup.com Boltstorage.com Somewhere.com Recostseg.com Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 831 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to ‘Sweatystartup' Nick Huber about his new book, ‘How To Get Rich Doing Boring Things.'  Huber started his first business, Storage Squad, in 2011 and grew it to 25 major college towns before he sold the business in 2021 for $1.7 million. He also became one of the originators of B2B rage bait on social media. We'll find out the logistics of building boring businesses, leveraging controversy to generate cash and what Huber's ventures may tell us about the economy in 2025. Iamfr8 Inc. CEO Tristan Bordallo says detention is wage theft. He'll tell us why getting drivers paid is such a problem in this industry. Bordallo also tells us what he's seeing in the West Coast freight market and talks about a case in which 15,000 drivers were in danger of losing their CDLs due to a pair of shady doctors. Plus, reports say Trump will sign an executive order Monday enforcing English in trucking. Trucking lost a great one. This episode is in loving memory of Brittany Traylor. Follow up with Nick Huber right here:Sweatystartup.com Boltstorage.com Somewhere.com Recostseg.com Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, drop into our conversation with OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Pugh was fresh off a whirlwind round of a whole lot of other talking himself, including a MATS-opening breakfast panel discussion you heard here a couple weeks back, then prior to that on Wednesday the week of the truck show in the halls of Congress where he joined a panel of trucking and other industry reps to talk through significant issues ahead of the highway bill reauthorization due next year. Pugh made headlines for his urging of federal reps to get a handle on the scope of so-called “non-domiciled CDLs” issued to residents of foreign countries by states here in the U.S. for work OTR or in other industries on a temporary basis. It's an issue that's risen to prominence this year as attention to it has increased. It's but one of the issues Pugh addressed in Congressional testimony, likewise in what follows in the podcast, yet one we heard about also from trucker Teresa Brittain in the wake of MATS. English proficiency violations used to be treated by the Comercial Vehicle Safety Alliance of inspectors and industry as an out of service violation, yet when CVSA removed that out of service violation about a decade ago now, FMCSA subsequently relaxed guidance on how to enforce the violation itself. Paired with some DOT changes for states around non-domiciled CDLs that happened later, it seems to have gotten simpler for foreign country residents to come into the country to work over the road with a CDL. How many such people are working in the U.S. today? Nobody can really answer that question, as has been evident from Overdrive's Alex Lockie's ongoing reporting around the issue: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15741322/ Brittain flagged the importance of the English language proficiency regs, though, particularly when it comes to roadside inspections. She noted a conversation at MATS she herself had with Kentucky state truck enforcement about the issue. “How does any state law enforcement officer do an inspection on the truck if the driver cannot follow instructions to inspect it?” she asked. Inspectors told her essentially they can't inspect such an operator's truck, she said, “for their own safety. They told me they give 15 minutes after the initial request for the driver to contact their company and provide driver's license and required paperwork, then just let them go if the paperwork is compliant.” No inspection for the truck. Considering such dynamics, Terea Brittain then quipped, “Next inspection, I'm speaking Martian!” OOIDA along with some from the law enforcement community petitioned CVSA to return English proficiency to the out of service criteria, and CVSA's spring Workshop event is but one week away. Pugh noted owner-operators might stay tuned for any news on that front in the coming couple of weeks. Also in the podcast: RaceTrac Travel Centers Marketing Manager Nick LaFalce details growth in his company's mostly Southeast regional network of truck stops in what was once mainly just a fuel-stop network for automobile drivers. Since 2018, the RaceTrac company's been expanding high-flow diesel options and acquiring land to even add parking options within the network. As mentioned in the podcast: **Recent coverage of the parking issue: https://overdriveonline.com/15742614 **Detail from recent Congressional hearing: https://overdriveonline.com/15741287 **More from MATS: https://www.overdriveonline.com/t/4372607

Nebraska VR is on a mission to elevate careers and empower businesses through its innovative Disability Innovation Fund Career Pathways Advancement Project (CPAP 2.0). In this episode, Carol Pankow sits down with Cathy Callaway, Nebraska VR's Assistant Director, to discuss how the program helps individuals with disabilities advance in high-demand fields like STEM and skilled trades. With over 130 business partners signed on, the initiative is breaking barriers, fostering workforce development, and proving that growth doesn't stop at job placement—it's about career progression. Tune in to hear how Nebraska VR is redefining success through strategic partnerships and a dual-customer approach!   Listen Here   Full Transcript:   Carol: Listeners, we would like to dedicate this podcast to Mary Eunice Neary. As the different CPAP 2.0 director. Mary played a vital role in this work, but was unable to join us for the recording. In her absence, Cathy Callaway, the interim director, stepped in for the discussion. Sadly, Mary has since passed away, but her impact on Nebraska VR will always be remembered.   {Music} Cathy: We look to find those clients that were closed previously in VR and work with them to advance them in their careers, and then in conjunction, we work with businesses to create a business model that we can help businesses work to advance people in their business so that it assists them in their workforce as well. The number of business partners we had a goal in the grant of signing 100, and we're at 130 plus with still a year and a half on the grant to go.   Intro Voice: Manager Minute brought to you by the VRTAC for Quality Management, Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host Carol Pankow.   Carol: Well, welcome to the manager minute. Joining me in the studio today is Cathy Callaway, Nebraska VR assistant director and interim director of the DIF CPAP 2.0 project. So, Cathy, how are things going in Nebraska?   Cathy: Cold right now? Other than that? Very well, though. Very well with the grant.   Carol: Excellent. No, it is cold here today, too, in Minnesota. I tell you, we go from 54 degrees down to minus eight. It has been a lot. So for our listeners, three years ago, Nebraska VR received a Disability Innovation Fund grant for the Career Advancement Project, and the Rehab Services Administration funded this initiative and is focused on helping people with disabilities who are eligible for VR services, including those who are previously served and have returned to the program, advance in their careers, and the goal is to help individuals move into high demand, high quality fields like science, technology, engineering and math. Those Stem kind of professions, including computer science, and the initiative also supports entry into career pathways and key industries through programs like pre-apprenticeship, registered apprenticeships and industry recognized apprenticeship programs. And the efforts really designed to help people achieve better jobs with competitive wages, become more financially independent and reduce their reliance on public benefits or state and local support, and promotes independence and full inclusion in their communities. Oh my gosh, that's a bunch. So I know Nebraska has been at this for a bit, so let's dig in and find out what's going on. So Cathy, help our listeners out. Let's start by getting to know you a bit. What's your role and how did you get into VR?   Cathy: That's a long story actually. As you mentioned, I'm currently in the assistant director role. I started when the 1992, amendments to the Rehabilitation Act were implemented. In those amendments, the State Rehabilitation Council was created, and I was hired clear back then to work with the State Rehab Council. And then I just kept working with VR. I actually have a business degree, and I kind of started working in the financial area and really was working in the fiscal area when the push to integrate data and program was kind of a thing. And so I started working on integration of fiscal and program and data and all of that. So I worked very closely in both of those areas and kind of just got to know the program side and the fiscal side and the data side, and moved from then the fiscal arena into the program director for quality assurance for a few years. And after that, just two years ago became the assistant director. So kind of had a little bit of a role in everything.   Carol: Well, excellent. You're a person that takes after me in my heart with having the fiscal program combined. I might have to tap you for some other things about that, because we often talk in our work about combining fiscal with program and data, and there aren't a lot of places that have people who've done all of that. So good to know. Thanks for that fun fact.   Cathy: You're welcome.   Carol: So I hear you had a pretty unique situation in Nebraska that made you the perfect fit to apply for this grant. Can you share a little bit about what that was?   Cathy: Sure. We applied for the grant in 2016 to 2021, and it was our what we call Career Pathways Advancement Project CPAP 1.0, and it focused specifically on promoting, upskilling and backfilling incumbent workers with disabilities. So that project ended in 2021. And at that time then another DIF project was made available. So we applied and expanded that. We are still looking to upskill and advance workers, but we also then included another component that was related to working with businesses directly. So this grant was kind of a add on to the CPAP 1.0. We actually call this one CPAP 2.0. Yeah it's the similar but it expands into working with the businesses as well.   Carol: Well and just for folks, so they know what is CPAP. Can you just tell them...   Cathy: Yes, it's career pathways advancement project.   Carol: Perfect.   Cathy: Advancing clients in those career pathways that you mentioned in those STEM areas.   Carol: Excellent, thank you. I just know VR is notorious for our acronyms. And then some new people are in there like, I don't know what you're talking about. So give us the big picture. What are you really hoping to accomplish with this project?   Cathy: We're hoping to develop a business model under this grant that can be sustainable. And once the grant ends with VR and we look to find those clients that were closed previously in VR and work with them to advance them in their careers. And then in addition to that advancement, whether that's in a new career pathway or in the jobs they're already in, we hope to increase their wages, benefits, maybe their hours, and to help improve their economic self-sufficiency. And then in conjunction, we work with businesses, as I mentioned, to create a business model that we can help businesses work to advance people in their business so that it assists them in their workforce as well.   Carol: I love that you're really living into WIOA, you know, the whole dual customer approach.   Cathy: Yep.   Carol: Now, I know early on when you were introducing this idea to clients, people were thinking you guys were scammers. What was going on with that?   Cathy: They were we started out thinking, well, we'll just call back these clients that we closed and talk to them about advancing. And because of the world today, many of them. Yeah. Thought we were scammers and there's no way somebody's going to pay for my training or me to go back to college and advance. So we really had to kind of refine our outreach efforts. We actually moved to sending them a letter with the name of the counselor that they previously worked with and some more about. Remember when you worked with VR and we assisted you. And so we send out those letters first and provide some information about the grant. And then we follow up about a week after the letter goes out with a phone call from someone. So that's really made a difference. They kind of are like, oh yeah, I worked with VR before, I know who you are. And I remember that counselor. So that's made a difference for us in terms of outreach.   Carol: Well, good. And hopefully your phone isn't showing up as, um, scam possible scam call.   Cathy: Exactly.   Carol: So what have been some of your biggest challenges you faced while getting this project off the ground?   Cathy: Yeah, I would say probably some of the things we wrote into the grant, maybe we would do a little bit different. We had written into the grant that we would like to sign businesses up, I guess, to make referrals to us. And we've had some resistance in terms of the signing of it isn't obligating them to anything, but they kind of some businesses are reluctant to sign anything. And so we've had some resistance that way. Although we've been able to sign over 130 business plans with businesses to offer referrals to the program. So we would probably do that a little bit different. That's been a challenge, I think training. We hired new staff for the grant and then that, of course, learning the VR process and all that goes with it really took a significant amount of time. So we got behind in serving clients and then retaining, of course, with a grant, your staff realize that it's a grant and it will end. And so some staff that worked on the grant have now taken permanent positions with VR. And so we're kind of a work in progress with the keeping the staffing. And then just as I said, building the trust with clients as we reach out to them. And we've adjusted, as I mentioned earlier, but kind of making sure that adjusting our marketing outreach so they realize we're not a scam.   Carol: Well, I know often these projects, you know, you're projecting ahead and you're thinking, okay, I want to do these great things and you create all this in your mind. But typically all of the DIF grants end up evolving in some way a bit from the original plan. And you alluded to this a bit, but I know you guys have had to pivot. And so what have been those ways in which you've pivoted, maybe from what your original intent was in the grant?   Cathy: Yeah, we've pivoted a little bit. The grant, we thought we would get a lot of clients that wanted short term training, and a lot of them want to get advanced degrees or get a degree. And those have been taken much longer time than we thought. So there's been just some different thinking about clients that want the more long term degrees or advancing in degrees. We've had to change our marketing materials. We kind of had just generic flyers, and now we've moved to developing specific marketing materials for the businesses that we're going into, which has really helped with their employees. Instead of just seeing this generic flyer, they can say, oh, the company I'm working for, there's opportunities in these areas and I can advance. And it's been very specific to the business, which I think has created some buy in with the employees. I would say we hired a Career Pathways recruiter specifically to work with individuals with more significant disabilities, specifically developmental disabilities, just because that's a whole different group to work with. And so we've kind of hired an expert in that area, which has helped. And then I would say changing because Nebraska is such a rural state, we had identified originally career pathway recruiters to work with specific areas of the state, and we've had to kind of pivot and say, okay, you can work with anybody across the state given Zoom and Adobe Sign and all those things, because it's allowed us then to serve more clients statewide, rather than limiting it to just areas where we have the career pathways recruiters.   Carol: Yeah, that really has been amazing, especially for states that have more rural sections. You do like we do in Minnesota as well, you know, and the whole ability to serve people remotely is amazing or virtually, you know, you can get at them. I think that's great. I know in your marketing efforts have been super impressive. And like, how are you making that happen? Do you have an in-house person, or are you contracting to make those marketing efforts happen? How are you making that work?   Cathy: We do have an in-house marketing team and they're amazing. They're super flexible. They're willing to work with us, so they work to provide whatever materials we need, as I mentioned, able to work in partnership with businesses to specifically customize those marketing materials for the business. And then the other marketing piece we've really done that's kind of new is what we call lunch and learns. And we go into businesses and we kind of do a presentation over like the lunch hour, or sometimes early in the morning at the beginning of a shift. And we really target the HR managers and the team leaders and the people that can get the word out to their employees about our services and about the grant. So those lunch and learns have been pretty well attended, and we're able to really get the word out to a lot of people in the businesses for them to then refer their employees back to us.   Carol: Yeah, that's excellent. So looking back so far, what accomplishments are you most proud of?   Cathy: I think the number of business partners that we've been able to reach out to and connect with and sign those individualized business plans, we had a goal in the grant of signing 100, and we're at 130 plus with still a year and a half on the grant to go. So just getting that word out. You know, the nice thing about doing that, getting in those businesses is we're not only mentioning the grant, but we're also able to mention Nebraska VR. And if you, you know, can get people just the word out about Nebraska VR, even beyond the grant has really been a benefit. We've had several clients that I say we are really proud to say have gotten advanced degrees. It's not just certifications, but they've been able to go on and get advanced degrees through this program, and then just being able to help contact those clients that we previously served and were able to get a job, and just letting them know you can do more, you can advance and we can help you with that. So I think just all of the clients that we've been able to reach out to and really help them become more economically self-sufficient.   Carol: That's excellent. I know that's a big foundational piece within VR. So it's fun to see it actually happen. So for those folks out there that are thinking about applying for a grant in the future, and hard to say what the future holds, what advice would you give them? Because I know often people are like, oh, I don't know. Or, you know, is it too much of a pain in the butt, you know, to try to do all of this stuff? What kind of advice do you have for them?   Cathy: I would just say, take the plunge and do it. It's given us an opportunity to really think outside the lines, a little bit of what we could do in Nebraska VR, but it's also gives us the opportunity to make those mistakes and adjust and pivot and evolve. So the hope would be, you know, by the time this grant is over, we have created that model that is going to be sustainable under VR, and we have just learned so much more about our dual customer approach, working with the businesses as well as with the clients. So I would suggest if anybody is looking at doing that, to just do it and give yourself the chance to develop things outside of what you think is currently possible.   Carol: I like that. That's great advice. You know, with the dual customer and this focus on business. Are there particular sectors you're seeing that are responding, you know, to this program. Are there certain sectors. You know every state has a different kind of flow to it. So I wondered if there were specifics there in Nebraska.   Cathy: Yeah, we've had a pretty big response in the healthcare industry. We actually just signed a business here. Vetter. And I think they have over 30 locations across the state, so we're going to be working with them. We've had a lot of success with the CDL, the transportation and distribution and logistics area. Those have probably been our two biggest focuses or the ones where we've had the most interest. And then probably we've had some in the manufacturing area as well. But specifically we have a lot of businesses with the CDLs that is popular.   Carol: Interesting. That's very cool. I know Minnesota was doing something and they also were doing it in the transportation area. I guess I hadn't realized how big that is and the need right now.   Cathy: It is, yes.   Carol: So where can our listeners go to learn more about your project? Do you have a project website?   Cathy: We do. It's VR.Nebraska.gov/pathways. And there's contact information on there regarding the Career Pathways Advancement Project. There's some success story videos out there and just a lot of information about our project and our grant.   Carol: Excellent. And then are people able to if they go on the website, are they able to like get at if they had any other questions or something they could get one of you?   Cathy: Yep, there's contact information on there as well for anyone to reach out with. Any questions.   Carol: Yeah, it's been really fun. As of late, I've been hearing from a lot of folks across the country and they said, we sure like hearing these stories because they're trying to plant the seeds and get ideas. And are there things that they could even try in their state right now...   Cathy: Absolutely.   Carol: Different way. Yeah. That's great. So any last parting thoughts for our listeners?   Cathy: No, I just appreciate the opportunity to share information about our project and encourage anyone interested to go to our website and ask any questions, if they have any.   Carol: Well, thanks for coming on today. I really appreciate it. We don't hear much from Nebraska, so I'm like, I have to get at you guys and see what's going on. I look forward to talking to you again when you get kind of in that last year and see where you're standing with all the data and what's happening. So thanks much, Kathy. Appreciate it.   Cathy: Thanks, Carol. Good to see you.   {Music} Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time, brought to you by the VR TAC for Quality Management. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening!  

Send us a textDiscover how two visionaries, Dan Shipley and Daniel Kinsman, are transforming the flatbed trucking industry with an unwavering focus on safety and security. Dive into their journey as they identify critical gaps in driver training and take bold steps to address them, from forming a dedicated Facebook group to establishing a thriving consulting firm. Learn about their mission to elevate industry standards, mentor new drivers, and enhance the overall safety landscape in flatbed trucking.Unlock the potential within the diverse world of CDLs and endorsements as we discuss innovative hybrid training programs designed to meet ever-evolving industry needs. Explore the balance between online practice tests and in-person classes tailored to state-specific requirements, and discover how technology, including AI, is making learning more accessible and flexible. This episode provides a roadmap for aspiring drivers aiming to secure valuable credentials in niche areas such as hazardous materials and passenger transport.Navigate the multifaceted challenges and technological advancements shaping the future of flatbed trucking. From labor shortages to infrastructure limitations, we examine how bilingual communication within a predominantly Hispanic workforce can enhance safety and efficiency. As the conversation shifts towards the potential of autonomous technology, hear why skilled human drivers remain indispensable. With a steadfast commitment to international collaboration and cutting-edge safety programs, this episode envisions a prosperous future for the trucking industry. Visit us at LearningWithoutScars.org for more training solutions for Equipment Dealerships - Construction, Mining, Agriculture, Cranes, Trucks and Trailers.We provide comprehensive online learning programs for employees starting with an individualized skills assessment to a personalized employee development program designed for their skill level.

On Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about 179,000 truck drivers whose CDLs were revoked. In late November, those drivers were automatically placed in prohibited status. What does it mean for capacity, and how do drivers get back into return-to-duty status? Innovative Logistics Group's Adam Wingfield breaks it all down. Federal regulators have issued a long-awaited proposed rule in response to allegations of fraud in the rate-making process raised by owner-operators against truck brokers. Is broker transparency all it is cracked up to be? Wingfield weighs in. Last month, FreightWaves' Craig Fuller and RXO both said the freight recession is over and that we've entered a new truckload cycle. Today, SONAR's Tony Mulvey separates the chaff from the wheat as he presents the latest market data. Plus, Martin Shkreli vs. Matt Silver; Christmas lights on semi; odds of an International Longshoremen's Association port strike; shady hot shot truckers; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about 179,000 truck drivers whose CDLs were revoked. In late November, those drivers were automatically placed in prohibited status. What does it mean for capacity, and how do drivers get back into return-to-duty status? Innovative Logistics Group's Adam Wingfield breaks it all down. Federal regulators have issued a long-awaited proposed rule in response to allegations of fraud in the rate-making process raised by owner-operators against truck brokers. Is broker transparency all it is cracked up to be? Wingfield weighs in. Last month, FreightWaves' Craig Fuller and RXO both said the freight recession is over and that we've entered a new truckload cycle. Today, SONAR's Tony Mulvey separates the chaff from the wheat as he presents the latest market data. Plus, Martin Shkreli vs. Matt Silver; Christmas lights on semi; odds of an International Longshoremen's Association port strike; shady hot shot truckers; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Wicked Energy with JG, host Justin Gauthier is joined by Andy De La Rosa, a wireline engineer at Underdog Wireline LLC, for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of Midland and the oil and gas industry. Andy shares valuable insights into the electrification of oil fields, reducing carbon footprints, and the use of hybrid units for eco-friendly operations. The episode delves into the challenges of finding skilled workers, particularly those with CDLs, and the high costs associated with obtaining these qualifications. Listeners are treated to an exploration of the Midland, Texas community, including Andy's involvement in the local car enthusiast scene and significant investments from companies like Diamondback and Fasken in building new high schools and a zoo. The conversation also covers the consolidation and M&A activity within the wireline industry, and Andy's journey into content creation aimed at educating others about oil and gas field operations. Tune in for an in-depth look at the intersection of technology, community, and sustainability in one of the most dynamic industries of our time. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-de-la-rosa-521b722a8/ X: https://x.com/Tejanobrown Show Sponsors InflowControl InflowControl is a tech firm specializing in enhancing oil production efficiency and minimizing environmental harm through their Autonomous Inflow Control Valve (AICV®). The technology boosts profitability in mature oil fields by filtering out undesired gas and water, allowing previously overlooked zones to contribute to production. This results in both higher profitability and Lower Carbon Oil for stakeholders. For more information, visit the links below: Website: www.inflowcontrol.no LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflowcontrol-as/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdgIooQhYtUBo-auUlYw-Q Mainline Ventures Mainline Ventures stands alone as the premier strategy consulting firm dedicated to the energy sector, founded by former E&P C-Suite executives. They transform deal-making from an art into a science with their Process Driven Negotiation Technique, focusing on active deals and offering services like bespoke training, deal advising, and go-to-market strategies, often on a contingency basis due to their strategy's proven effectiveness. This approach not only yields measurable, scalable results but also seamlessly integrates with your existing operations, ensuring long-term sustainability without the need for changes in your team or technology. LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mainlineventures/ Website: https://mainline-ventures.com/ Wicked Energy For more info on Wicked Energy, please visit www.wickedenergy.io. For the video version, please visit the Wicked Energy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5PSzLBnSb7u1HD1xmLOJg If you or your company are interested in starting a podcast, visit https://www.wickedenergy.io/free-guide for a free guide on creating a successful podcast. Lastly, if you have any topics or guests you'd like to hear on the show, please email me at justin@wickedenergy.io or send me a message on LinkedIn. YouTube License for Intro Song: HCZBBTJUW0QWJYTY

Walking the giant hallway in the South Wing every year at the Mid-America Trucking Show, you'll find benches that line the route, where people stop to rest. It's nice and quiet out there in general, compared to the show floor. On one Gary Buchs' walks down the hallways to or from this or that meeting, he happened to glance over and see four gentlemen chatting and smiling. (Those smiles stood out at this year's show, as so many in trucking are struggling to keep their hope up for the careers they have chosen.) Buchs, longtime Overdrive Extra blog contributor and business coach after a long career OTR as an owner-operator, then noticed one of the men was wearing a Landstar hat. “Are you BCOs?” he asked, well-knowing Landstar acronym for Business Capacity Owners, of course, given his past 17 years as an owner-operator leased to the company. Turned out, yes, three of the four men were active with Landstar, and each of those three brothers brought 30 years and more of driving experience to the table. The fourth, and interestingly oldest, brother, Carlos, is meanwhile in the process of becoming an owner himself, with the mentoring help of his three younger brothers. What a story they have to tell. The Marroquin brothers -- Ivar, Luis, Diego and Carlos -- immigrated from Guatemala beginning in 1989. The four are tightly woven together by experiences of hardship and challenges, including the death of their father when the oldest was only seven years old. They told me about their struggles to learn English effectively, something they strongly desired to accomplish, so much so they invested in college courses where lessons proved far superior than those they were initially steered to upon arrival in the United States with certainly less-than-perfect language skills. They shared stories of sometimes rough treatment from native English-speaking counterparts, name-calling so hurtful it brought at least one to tears. All they desired, throughout the long journey to truck and business ownership, was a fair shake, opportunity to work, earn a living, and help their families be an integral part of the communities where they lived. California's AB 5 contractor law hasn't helped, it's safe to say, as you'll hear in this podcast conversation with Buchs and the Marroquins. They all lived within 50 miles of Los Angeles when the law came into play. Life was good, all close enough to help each other and support family life. When AB 5 arrived, though, the three brothers decided to rent an apartment in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they established personal residency and their CDLs. That's just to mention a couple disruptions the new contractor law brought to their businesses. What shines through in the conversation, ultimately: good-natured debate over the right tack to take in business. Best brand of truck, right sort of transmission, benefits of pre-planning/booking loads versus boosted rates that come with waiting for the last-minute high-demand need. ... All are up for debate, and clearly the Marroquins' long history with one another other gives them the ability to cajole yet, at the same time, learn from and lean on each other.

Oklahoma Family Network is thankful to have you join us today for the final release in this series and conversation with Charles, to help us celebrate what makes Charles III unique as we celebrate Rare Day today!!!   You will hear Charles brag on his daughter Zion and speak to the sibling relationship that Zion has with her little brother, Charles III. He also discussed tips he has for those in the community on engaging him and Charles III in conversation when you see them out and about.  And last, but certainly not least, we wrap up our great conversation with Charles putting the disability label away and tells us about his incredible son and his big personality!   Charles has big goals and dreams; and wants others to know about SibShops through SoonerSuccess.   Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February. The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.   With over 300 million people globally living with a rare disease, we join hands across borders and amidst the 6000+ rare diseases to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunities.   Rare disease statistics to share with others: While each disease may be rare, collectively, they impact a large number of people. 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. There are over 6000 different rare diseases. 72% of rare diseases are genetic. 70% of these rare genetic diseases begin in childhood.   #CdLS #ShareYourColors #Rare #LittleLighthouse #SoonerSuccess #SibShops      

Welcome to the 3rd episode of our conversation with Charles.  We continue to bring education and support to others leading up to February 29, where we celebrate the uniqueness of being rare! (rarediseaseday.org).   Today we discuss Charles III's transition from Little Lighthouse into public school and the partnerships that helped make the process as smooth as possible.     Charles also educates us from a parent's perspective about Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and what he wishes everyone knew about CdLS.  His words and expertise from a parent's perspective help shed light on this rare syndrome.   Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February. The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.   With over 300 million people globally living with a rare disease, we join hands across borders and amidst the 6000+ rare diseases to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunities.   Rare disease statistics to share with others: While each disease may be rare, collectively, they impact a large number of people. 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. There are over 6000 different rare diseases. 72% of rare diseases are genetic. 70% of these rare genetic diseases begin in childhood.   #CdLS #ShareYourColors #Rare #LittleLighthouse

Thank you for joining us for episode 2 (of 4) with Charles Moore as we discuss some of the most impactful people in his life as he began the advocacy journey on behalf of his son, Charles III.   Today's episode highlights his quest to learn as much as he can about Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), and how incredibly helpful the cdlsusa.org website and organization has been in that search for knowledge and obtaining advocacy tips.   Charles also shares with us the role Little Light House in Tulsa, OK had on him as a parent to a young child with special health care needs.   Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February. The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.   With over 300 million people globally living with a rare disease, we join hands across borders and amidst the 6000+ rare diseases to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunities.   Rare disease statistics to share with others: While each disease may be rare, collectively, they impact a large number of people. 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. There are over 6000 different rare diseases. 72% of rare diseases are genetic. 70% of these rare genetic diseases begin in childhood.   #Rare #CdLS #Syndrome #Fatherhood #LittleLightHouse 

Oklahoma Family Network's We Saved You A Seat had the incredible privilege to sit down with Charles Moore. Our fun, education, and meaningful conversation will be released fully in 4 separate episodes as we prepare to celebrate and honor the uniqueness of 300 million people worldwide who live with a rare disease on February 29th.   We introduce you to Charles Moore. He is a father to two children: a 13-year-old son, Charles III, who has Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS), and a 16-year-old daughter, Zion. He has independently raised his children for most of their lives.   In this first episode of our 4-part release, Charles visits with us about his OKLEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) experience. He also takes us back through early ultrasounds, delivery, and the diagnostic process for Charles III.   Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February. The primary goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their influence on the lives of families living with these conditions.   With over 300 million people globally living with a rare disease, we join hands across borders and amidst the 6000+ rare diseases to advocate for equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care, and social opportunities.   Rare disease statistics to share with others: While each disease may be rare, collectively, they impact a large number of people. 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease. There are over 6000 different rare diseases. 72% of rare diseases are genetic. 70% of these rare genetic diseases begin in childhood.   #Rare #CdLS #Syndrome #Fatherhood #OKLEND  

You know what time it is...It's time to review CDL Major 1 hosted by the Boston Breach! How great was it to see LAN back in action?? We've got another break from the action coming up, but that doesn't mean the show is going anywhere. Get comfortable, crank up the sound, and get active in the Spotify polls! If you're reading this far, don't be afraid to support the show by sharing it on all forms of social media. If you're looking for the links, you can find us below: Josh / WokeUpDreaming: twitter.com/CoDLogicPodcast Email: CoDLogicPodcast@gmail.com twitch.tv/WokeUpDreaming twitter.com/WokeUpDreamTeam Kyle / TinoHeat: GibberishPodcast@gmail.com twitter.com/GibberishPod1 twitch.tv/TinoHeat55 twitter.com/TinoHeat05 The world is a much better place with you in it. Be kind, be good, and DO good. I love you all. -Josh K.

The primary purpose of this podcast is to connect and help professional drivers out on the road, especially independent contractors. If you enjoy the content we are creating, share and subscribe.Be safe and enjoy this month's show!With 12,000+ members, the Truckers Service Association (TSA) knows what truckers need. Founded in 1995, TSA is a non-profit association dedicated to improving the profitability of owner-operators and Motor Carriers. Insurance marketing is provided by TrueNorth Companies.For more informationhttps://tsatruck.org/For comments or suggestions for show guests and topics that concern the professional driver drop a note to john@pipertransportation.com You can also leave a voicemail for the show at (214) 702-8745David & Kelly come from entrepreneurial families, so it is no surprise that we would end up with our own business. Eleven years ago, Dave was downsized from an industry he had worked in for 35 years. The only other thing he ever wanted to do was drive a truck. So, he started with a 1-ton dually hauling campers. A year later, Kelly joined him in the truck. Over time, they got their CDLs and decided to get into Expedited Freight. Dave has been an IC for 11 years. Kelly has been an IC for ten years. Today, we own the truck pictured below. It is a 2021 Volvo VNL 300 with a 150” Bolt custom sleeper. We have been Wisconsin residents our entire lives. Their reasons for becoming owner-operators were the freedom and independence to work where and when they wanted. In addition, the income potential was so much better!Dave had been in the printing industry since the age of 10. He helped his grandfather run thefamily business. At 12 years old, Dave's grandfather passed away, and Dave had to teach hismom and sister parts of the company so that they could survive. After Dave graduated fromhigh school, he worked in a factory for a year and a half. He thought his dream of becoming atruck driver was in his future. Unfortunately, he was laid off. So he went back to the only thing he knew. Printing. He stayed in that profession until 11 years ago when he was laid off again.Dave will tell you that he will never look back. He is enjoying the freedom that owning his own business affords him.Kelly has been in many different occupations, including blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Before getting into trucking, she was at the same place for 20 years. Kelly returned to school to get her MBA in the hope of leaving that job. Never did Kelly realize that the degree would help her to run a business. Kelly also enjoys the freedom to work when and where the road takes her.She would tell you that she feels very blessed to work in an industry that aligns with theimportant things to her. Namely, God, family, and country.They are currently leased on Landstar Express America, Inc. They hope to stay at Landstar until we retire. They are in our 6th year now.

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the Amercia's Work Force Union Podcast and explained how Task Force Movement is partnering with the Teamsters Union to help veterans obtain CDLs. He also spoke about work by the Legion to help veterans receive their disability benefits. Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed ongoing staffing issues at nursing homes throughout the U.S. Fiesta also talked about nursing home staffing regulations in individual states and the fight to decrease the cost of prescription drugs.

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“Masking” is a term used for when people with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) get lenient treatment in our nation's courts. This allows offenders to hide their traffic offenses and stay on our highways without retribution. Masking, although too often commonplace, is actually a violation of federal law and prohibited and states could get in trouble if their judges do not comply, according to retired Judge Gayle Williams-Byers. Too often, however, a person with a CDL may be cited for a traffic offense in his/her private vehicle. When the violator appears in court, they claim that they will lose their job if the offense is reported to a state Bureau of Motor Vehicles. As a result, says Judge Byers, prosecutors and judges too often reduce the original charge to a minor offense that is not reportable to the state, or which does not carry any points against the offender's license. This masking process is prohibited yet in some places it is the norm. It is being opposed by the National Highway Safety Administration. To promote compliance, Congress passed the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 which requires the withholding of certain federal dollars from states who are not in compliance. Yet too many judges do not know that “masking” is illegal. The National Judicial College and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are teaming up to raise awareness and thus make our highways safer.

Reasonable Ignorance - The Podcast Show hosted by Jamal Shabazz (@kingboola) Magic Mike Walton (@magicmike32). Two Black Men raised on Chicago's Southside bringing you their views on today's Music, Business, and World Events.

On this episode, we catch up with Erin - a wife, mom of two boys, and a teacher from Missouri. Erin is a mom of a child who is FINALLY home from a very LONG NICU stay in St. Louis, MO. Her son, Tate, was born with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, or CDLS - a rare genetic condition present at birth. Since birth, Tate had been in the NICU and Erin and her family travelled from their rural town to visit each week. In this episode, we catch up to see how they are LOVING to be together under one roof. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, we meet Erin - a wife, mom of two boys, and a teacher from Missouri. Erin is a mom of a child staying in the NICU. Her son, Tate, was born with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, or CDLS - a rare genetic condition present at birth. Since birth, Tate has been in the NICU and Erin and her family travel from their rural town to visit each week. Erin shares her story with us on this episode and leaves us speechless with her positivity and strength. Follow Erin on Instagram: @erin_gifford Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @MOTHERofallpodcasts Check out our blog: www.motherofallpodcasts.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every dad imagines what their child will be like and they never expect there to be complications. The reality is children are born with disorders regularly. My friend, Greg Peters, has a daughter born with a genetic disorder called CdLS (Cornelia de Lange syndrome). He shares the emotional weight, the challenges, the ups, and the downs of his journey. Spoiler alert: this is not a story of tragedy. It is a story of encouragement.

Well, I've been holding onto this episode with the hopes that I'd be able to include a main topic, but that's still in the works. So I guess there's no logical reason to keep hanging onto all this old news. Some of it isn't all that relevant anymore, like the whole Canadian border thing and Covid news. But there's also some more relevant topics here, including all the typical stuff like recalls, more safety blitzes (not the NFL version), moving forward with both the infrastructure plan and futuristic trucks, drug and health updates, and of course, all the things our government is up to. Additionally, Scott Gunter a.k.a. Killjoy gives me a chance to drool all over his submission for the Trucker Grub segment. This time around, most of the listener feedback segment consists of new drivers wanting to join the Trucker Dump Slack group, but two long-time listeners also pipe in on mechanical woes and YouTube videos. 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News segment: 3 IRS Tax Code Changes Truck Drivers Need to Know from TheTruckersReport.com CVSA announces Roadcheck inspection blitz dates, OOS criteria changes from OverdriveOnline.com Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for methane warning system issue from OverdriveOnline.com 3,500 Peterbilt tractors recalled for potential issue with side step from OverdriveOnline.com Daimler Issues Another Safety Recall for Western Star, Freightliner Models from TheTruckersReport.com Eaton-Cummins transmission joint venture hunts for last stick shift holdouts from FreightWaves.com Cummins acquiring Jake Brake company from OverdriveOnline.com Cummins will buy Meritor for $3.7B Diesel Fuel Expected To Rise As Wall Street Predicts $100 Per Barrel Crude Prices from TheTruckersReport.com 2022 may be pivotal year for California's green rules for trucks from FreightWaves.com J.B. Hunt enters long-term partnership with autonomous trucking firm from OverdriveOnline.com Outrider extends autonomous distribution yard work to backing up trailers from FreightWaves.com Ottawa declares state of emergency as OOIDA calls for end to border vax mandates from OverdriveOnline.com The People's Convoy drove from California to Washington DC to support trucker's freedom. ‘The People's Convoy' grows in size as protest leaves Oklahoma from the Washington Examiner 7:36 video of my experience running with The People's Convoy Border, Ottawa protesters could lose CDLs, face prison, fines: Ontario premier from FreightWaves.com Police clear Freedom Convoy truckers, supporters from Ottawa from FreightWaves.com US to close borders to unvaccinated Canadian, Mexican truckers on Saturday from FreightWaves.com 16 U.S. governors, two Canadian premiers call for end to cross-border vax mandate from OverdriveOnline.com KeepTruckin ELD now certified in Canada from OverdriveOnline.com Truckers using cocaine more than marijuana, study finds from FreightWaves.com OOIDA says report on drivers' drug use 'meaningless' from OverdriveOnline.com DOT eyes plan to allow oral fluid drug testing to ‘help combat employee cheating' from CDLLife.com FMCSA updates vision standard for certain truck drivers from OverdriveOnline.com Hutcheson succeeds Joshi as head of FMCSA from FreightWaves.com Buttigieg prioritizing truck driver pay from FreightWaves.com Truck Driver Salary: Top Paying Jobs (By State & Freight Type) from TruckStop.com Is driver retention getting better? Stay Metrics' latest data suggests yes from FreightWaves.com FMCSA seeks to improve complaint process for drivers, brokers from FreightWaves.com FMCSA, NHTSA set dates for major rulemakings from FreightWaves.com Buttigieg's DOT rejects hours-of-service court challenge claims from FreightWaves.com Supply chain report tackles truck parking, overtime exemption from LandLineMag.com Public-sector efforts to boost truck parking face path filled with hurdles from FreightWaves.com FMCSA lifts restrictions on CDL knowledge test proctors from FreightWaves.com Virginia likely to see push for right-lane truck restriction during snow from FreightWaves.com How to confront the post-crash litigation threat -- start at the scene of the accident from OverdriveOnline.com How a plaintiffs' attorney shop works -- and how truckers can play defense to work it from OverdriveOnline.com Who wants to own a trucking company? Retailers are starting to line up from FreightWaves.com Love's opens two new locations from OverdriveOnline.com Trucker Grub segment: Scott Gunter, a.k.a Killjoy shares his favorite breakfast joint called Breakfasttime Anytime, located in Concord, NC on I-85 exit 60. Listener Feedback segment: Mark Bezant is pursuing a trucking career and wants to join the Trucker Dump Slack group and stroke my ego a bit. You know I'm all for that!

Congratulations on making it back to Monday. ETT is here as usual to soothe your soul and fill your eardrums.Siddeeq speaks on his observance of Ramadan while Evan reflects on how annoying Siddeeq becomes when he abstains from his vices.Siddeeq then coins a new name for Margaritas, "Marg-A-Largs" and then we debate whether there are more CDLs or more BBLs in the 4 boroughs. We also learn of a "Limb-Lengthening" surgery, that can add up to 5 inches (of height). Short Kings everywhere rejoice!From there we somehow get to Adam Schefter and his book about his wife's late husband, whom he never met. Yeah we don't know either. We climax this episode with Tom Brady's master plan of "retirement".You're Welcome.

LLN (4/6/22) – We're at the starting line for the U.S. domestic produce season now. What does that mean for reefer carriers? Dean Croke with DAT explains. Also, the Mid-America Trucking Show has a lot of serious stuff, including new technology and products. But it's also a lot of fun. We'll take a walk through the lighter side of MATS. Among the sights and sounds at MATS, a sneak peek of OOIDA's Truck to Success course. We'll break down the event, and get reaction from those who attended. And a key component of the president's Trucking Action Plan is getting more people CDLs and apprenticeships. We'll examine that, and some other aspects of the plan. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:59 – Walk around MATS. 24:53 – Produce season and reefers. 39:35 – Trucking Action Plan, Part II.

LLN (3/9/22) – Rising diesel prices are likely to have an ongoing effect on the spot market. Stephen Petit of DAT tells us what to expect before getting into the latest numbers and trends. Also, when it comes to technology, truckers for the most part focus on what makes the truck go – engine, drive train, tires and so on. Past that, it was through the muffler and out the stack. But that's not so anymore – and after-treatment is now a big deal. And the FMCSA has dropped two proposals related to people applying for their CDLs. And OOIDA supports both actions. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – After-treatment of exhaust. 24:47 – Diesel prices and the spot market. 39:37 – Two CDL proposals dropped.