Podcasts about electronic logging devices

Welcome back to Warehouse and Operations as a Career. I'm Marty and today I want to talk about something a listener brought up recently. They asked me, “Why don't you just stick to explaining warehouse positions instead of all the other stuff that doesn't make us more money?” Well, I guess that is a fair question.  As We've discussed many times, and I believe this is more than just my opinion. Here's the thing about warehousing, transportation, distribution, manufacturing, and the whole supply chain.  Nothing stands alone. Every movement touches another movement. Every position affects another position. Every delay or error cost somebody time. And in my experience, every shortcut creates a problem somewhere else. And, not only do I believe, but I think I can show that the people who grow the farthest in this industry are usually the people who understand more than just their own task. That's why we talk about everything, and why I try and get as many questions answered as possible. We can all learn something from all the experiences shared.   On another note, kind of keeping with the theme of the day, I had a long time mentor, just this week say that the associate who learns the language of the operation becomes more valuable to the operation.  So today, I thought we'd have some fun with that idea by talking about something every warehouse, dispatcher, inventory clerk, transportation coordinator, recruiter, manager, and forklift operator and a couple of hundred other positions hear every day.  Acronyms. Being honest. The supply chain world LOVES acronyms. Sometimes it feels like people are speaking another language. A dispatcher says I Need POD on that LTL before DET hits, or customer's asking for an ETA, and OS&D says there's one QTR short. And the new employee standing there is thinking What in the world just happened? But once you understand the language, you start understanding the business. And understanding the business creates opportunity. So let's break a few of them down today.  POD. This one's huge. POD simply means Proof of Delivery. It's the signature, paperwork, photo, or electronic confirmation showing freight arrived where it was supposed to arrive. Without a POD, customers may refuse payment. Billing can stop. Claims can happen. That little signature? That's money. It's like a check. One missing POD can turn into hours of emails, phone calls, and frustration.  The BOL or Bill of Laden. The BOL is basically the birth certificate of the shipment. It tells us what the freight is, where it's going , who shipped it, who receives it , and how many pallets or cartons there are. Drivers carry it. Receivers check it. And dispatch tracks it. If the BOL is wrong, everything downstream can become wrong too. Again, everything touches everything.  On to the ETA or the estimated time of arrival.  Everybody wants the ETA. An inaccurate ETA affects staffing, dock schedules, unloaders, production planning, and customer satisfaction. One late truck can ripple through an entire building.  PU and DEL. PU means Pickup. DEL means Delivery. Simple terms, but they move the entire transportation world. You'll hear the PU is at 1400.  And maybe read or hear DEL scheduled for tomorrow.  And you don't want to read or hear Missed PU. Or Late DEL. Those two tiny acronyms control millions of dollars in freight every single day.  Oh, these are common ones. FTL, TL and LTL. Now we're getting into freight classifications. FTL or TL means Full Truckload or Truckload. That means one shipment basically fills the trailer. LTL means Less Than Truckload. That means multiple customers share trailer space. Why does this matter? Because of the freight handling changes. LTL freight gets touched more. More touches means more chances for damages. More planning, terminals being crossed and more scheduling. Understanding freight flow helps associates understand WHY all those processes we have to follow exist.  STL or Spot Trailer Load. Now depending on the company, STL can mean different things, but many operations use it to describe a spotted trailer load or staged trailer movement. Spotters, yard dogs, dispatch, and shipping clerks all coordinate trailer movement to keep freight flowing. One missed trailer move can shut down a shipping lane.  Then OS&D. This acronym can ruin everybody's day. OS&D means, over, short, and damaged. To a receiver that’ll mean too much product. Missing product. Or Broken product! This affects inventory, customer service, claims, transportation, receivers, selectors and loaders. One crushed pallet may not seem important on the dock floor until you realize it can cost thousands of dollars.  Lets see, TONU or Truck Ordered Not Used. Transportation people cringe hearing this one. TONU means a truck was scheduled, showed up, and wasn't needed. But the carrier is still going to expect his or her payment. Why? Remember all we've learned about transportation. A truck sitting parked still costs money.  One we're all getting used to is FSC, the fuel surcharge. Fuel affects everything. When diesel prices rise, FSC charges often rise too. That means transportation costs increase. And when transportation costs increase, product prices eventually increase. Again, everything touches everything.  Two more biggies, DET and D&H. DET means Detention. D&H means Detention and Handling. This happens when drivers sit too long waiting to load or unload. And let me tell you, drivers will charge you and they remember facilities that waste their time. A poorly managed dock damages relationships fast. And we as warehouse people probably know these next two. APPT and FCFS. APPT means Appointment. FCFS means First Come, First Serve. Many warehouses, especially the larger ones run by appointments. Others unload trailers in the order in which they arrive. Understanding which system a facility uses affects scheduling, staffing, and transportation planning.  And here are 3 system ones. TMS, WMS, and YMS. Now we're talking technology. TMS is the Transportation Management System, and I'm sure us warehouse folks know WMS, the Warehouse Management System, and a little lesser known system is the YMS, Yard Management System. You'll see these in high traffic operations. These three systems track freight, our inventory, trailer locations, our productivity, shipping schedules, receiving , even our labor hours and cost. Really pretty much what ever information we feed into them! Years ago, many warehouses used clipboards and paper. Today? Data drives our operations. And the associate willing to learn systems becomes extremely valuable. A forklift operator that understands WMS screens and RF scanners may eventually move into inventory control or leadership. Knowledge adds up.  ASN and EDI. ASN means Advanced Shipping Notice. That's electronic information sent before freight arrives and EDI means Electronic Data Interchange. Computers talking to computers. Purchase orders, invoices, shipment notifications, receiving confirmations, all moving electronically behind the scenes. Most associates never see it. But it's happening constantly.  OK, this one most of us know. A PO or Purchase Order. A PO is permission to buy product. Without a PO, many companies won't even receive the freight or their order. That one document controls inventory flow, accounting, receiving, and purchasing.  Here's another on us production people know. KPI or Key Performance Indicator. KPIs are measurements. Cases per hour. Pallets per hour. On-time shipping. Inventory accuracy. Dock turn times. You've heard me say What gets measured gets managed. Warehouses or operations survive on measurements. And associates that understand KPIs understand how and why businesses make decisions.  Next we have RDC, DC, and MC. These are facility types. RDC is for Regional Distribution Center. DC is Distribution Center. MC is Manufacturing Center. Different responsibilities. Different workflows. But all connected together in the supply chain.  Now here's a few for the transportation folks. ELD, GPS, DOT, and HOS. As we know, transportation runs on compliance. The ELD is an Electronic Logging Device. Remember keeping our paper logs? GPS, Global Positioning System. DOT or Department of Transportation, and HOS stands for Hours of Service. These systems and regulations track Driver hours. Safety, Speed, Routes, and Compliance. Transportation isn't just driving a truck anymore. It's technology, planning, regulation, and accountability.  Keeping things on the road. We have NMFC and SCAC.  Now we're getting deep into freight language. NMFC means National Motor Freight Classification. SCAC means Standard Carrier Alpha Code. These help identify carriers and classify freight for shipping and pricing purposes. Again, Stuff most people never think about. But somebody in the operation has to understand it.  And BCO, FOB, and CFR. BCO often means Beneficial Cargo Owner. FOB means Free On Board. CFR means Cost and Freight. These terms matter heavily in international and large-scale shipping. They determine responsibility. Who pays for freight. Who owns the risk and where liability transfers. And one misunderstanding here can become extremely expensive.  Now some people may hear all these acronyms and think “Well, I don't need to know all that. I just drive a forklift.” Maybe today you do. But tomorrow? You might have an opportunity train new hires. Lead a shift. Help coordinate the outbound shift. Move into the inventory side of op's, maybe even become a dispatcher, or running transportation or supervise operations. Remember how we're always talking about learning and growing? The people who grow in this industry usually become students of the industry. Not just students of their task. And, that's why we talk about “all this other stuff.” I believe every term, every process, every department, every movement is another piece of understanding as to how the machine works. And once you understand the machine, you become more valuable to the machine.  Warehousing and transportation are not simple jobs anymore. They've grown. Technology. People. Safety. Metrics. Compliance. Movement. Communication. And that growth is a good thing. Every one of us touches another part of the process. And I feel, that's why knowledge matters. Not because every acronym instantly puts money in your pocket. But because understanding creates opportunities that eventually do. The more of the language you understand the more rooms you can walk into confidently. And confidence backed by knowledge? That's where careers begin separating themselves. The people who understand the whole operation eventually outgrow the people who only understand one task. And that, my friends is why we talk about all of it.  Well, there’s two more cents worth of my opinions. We do talk about a lot more than warehouse positions, but, I feel, and can pretty much attest that, if we learn it all, hang out with those from other departments, learn that task before ours and after ours, we will earn more and in many different ways.   Thanks for stopping in again today, and above all, remember safety is our number 1 priority. We want to be doing this a long time!

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DataQ is designed to correct mistakes in safety reporting – but truckers see a need for reform. Also, a small group of soldiers drove some specially modified vehicles during the Vietnam War. Then, a trucker driving to a delivery suddenly found himself on truck-restricted routes – and it cost him big. And the spot market has seen a big jump in reefer freight during week 25. 0:00 – DataQ reforms could make a big difference for truckers 09:55 – Gun Trucks and their drivers play key role in Vietnam 24:15 – Town's missing signs cost trucker a big fine 38:43 – Reefer freight a bright spot in freight market this week

The biennial update is something every trucker on his or her own authority has to do – but it's not that hard, and you can do it yourself. Also, the easy way isn't always the best way. That's why leased-on truckers should have their own insurance coverage. And Washington state's governor has OK'd a $15.5-billion, two-year transportation budget – one that includes new and increased taxes and fees. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Biennial update is an easy do-it-yourself item for truckers 24:48 – Why it's better to have your own insurance and not the carrier's 39:16 – Washington state to spend billions on roads – and hike taxes

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins the program in an exclusive one-on-one to talk English-proficiency enforcement, his department's deregulatory push, his own background in trucking and more. Then, why do some truckers camp out in the middle lane on the interstate? And how do you find an electronic logging device that will fit your operation? You ask, OOIDA answers. And finally, a check on the spot market shows the impact of CVSA's International Roadcheck. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – Exclusive with Transportation Secretary Duffy 24:32 – FAQ with OOIDA compliance 39:32 – Spot market check

It's a familiar frustration to any trucker – getting access to a restroom at the loading dock. We'll tell you about an effort to fix that. Also, we'll take another look at the driver shortage myth. Then, ELDs had Congress' attention last week, and OOIDA's Lewie Pugh was there to explain truckers' point of view. And the Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn., is at the end of its useful life. We'll learn about plans to replace it. 0:00 – Bill designed to solve truckers' bathroom access problem 10:01 – Congress hears the truth behind the driver shortage myth 24:27 – What it takes to replace a major river crossing

Provisions on size and weight, ELDs, retention and more could form the core of what might be the most pro-trucker highway bill ever. Then, Trina Skywalker and Lisa Waske of OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department discuss leasing on and your insurance. Also, for 35 years, truckers have put together the largest benefit convoy in trucking – the Mother's Day Convoy benefitting the Make-a-Wish Foundation. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Creating the most pro-trucker highway bill ever 24:27 – Leasing on and your insurance 39:25 – Mother's Day Convoy gets ready for another big event

Many businesses have been hurt by massive jury verdicts – including trucking businesses. Now, Georgia's governor is proposing a solution: tort reform. Also, the California Highway Patrol is following several other states in using ELD technology to send safety messages to truckers traveling there. And you learned in school how important it is to check your work. But it's doubly important when it comes to your income taxes. 0:00 – Newscast 09:46 – California to use ELDs to send safety messages 24:24 – It's vital to check your work on your taxes 39:23 – Georgia governor pursues tort reform

Speed limiters in 2024 are less a story about what did happen and more about what didn't. Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine explains. Also, ELDs and a relatively new technology called geofencing are replacing the CB radio as a way to warn truckers of hazards ahead on the road. And a love of driving is how many truckers start. That certainly holds true for Mary Wilson, whose work in a bus led to her job in a truck. 0:00 – Speed limiters in 2024 – a story about what didn't happen 10:06 – New tech can warn truckers of hazards ahead 39:51 – A love of driving leads to a life behind the wheel

What does Rep. Sam Graves' return as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mean for major trucking issues? Also, brokers are among the most infuriating problems truckers deal with – and that includes their lack of transparency. Then, from a trucking company that helped a trucker in need to a court that made a bad decision on tolls, we'll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And a California lawmaker is taking aim at CARB's recent updates to its low-carbon fuel standard – something that will increase the price of fuel. 0:00 – What trucking issues will Sam Graves put first? 10:06 – OOIDA makes big push on broker transparency 25:00 – Roses and Razzberries 39:51 – Lawmaker plans to fight CARB fuel standard

In the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, researchers are considering what other crossings could be taken down by a wayward container ship. Also, the EIA's latest short-term energy outlook says diesel prices will likely decline over the coming months. We'll go through the data. And ELDs were supposed to be for hours-of-service compliance only, but more entities want to use the devices to track truckers' location. 0:00 – Feds says fuel prices likely to drop.  10:15 – More brokers, others tracking truckers using ELDs. 25:08 – Looking for other bridges vulnerable to collapse.

A U.S. Senator is calling on FMCSA to crack down on unlicensed commercial truck drivers in the wake of several incidents. We'll discuss that, along with the denial of an ELD exemption request and more as we cover the news of the day. Then, with so much information out there, it's easy to get fooled. How do you navigate through the confusion? Plus, we hand out roses to those doing right by truckers – and razzberries to those who aren't – in our latest installment of Roses and Razzberries. And finally, some good advice when it comes to all this talk about the electrification of large trucks: take a deep breath. 0:00 – U.S. Senator calls for more CDL scrutiny 10:17 – Surviving the information age 25:00 – Roses & Razzberries 40:06 – Anxious about the future? Take a deep breath

In this enlightening episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Colby Varley, a successful produce brokerage company leader, shares valuable insights on navigating market fluctuations and challenges in the industry. He discusses the significance of relationships in the transportation industry, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of providing first-class service. Colby's journey from a truck driver to a brokerage firm leader is truly inspiring. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCIHr48M708   Save your spot for the BulkLoads TMS Webinar! Click the link Below: https://tinyurl.com/4xebvr8z   BulkLoads TMS: https://www.bulktms.com/   Colby Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colby-var...   How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com   Check out our companies!    BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/  Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/

Spending bills in Congress would stop any speed limiter requirement, and also deal with truck parking, ELDs and independent contractors. Land Line Now also updates you on a partnership that includes Daimler Truck is working on a nationwide network of EV charging stations for heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. And the Pennsylvania Turnpike is moving to open road tolling, following several other toll roads that have done so. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:14 – Partnership aims to plug in electric trucks. 25:09 – Another turnpike goes to open road tolling. 40:09 – Spending bill would ban speed limiter requirement.

A lot of people assume that using CBD products is safe for truck drivers, but is that really the case? Plus, weigh stations are a regular part of life for truckers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to those who drive over them. And finally, we'll break down OOIDA's concerns about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of electronic logging devices on the heels of a research paper that shines a spotlight on them. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – CBD dangers 25:10 – Weigh-in-motion scales 40:24 – What's being done to address ELD vulnerabilities? 

When the mandate for electronic logging devices began, so did the concerns about what hackers might be able to do if they were to gain access. And now we know it can be done – because researchers at Colorado State University did it. They tell us how they hacked an ELD, what happened when they did and what the implications could be. Then, Brent Hutto of Truckstop says there are signs of new life on the spot market. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – ELD vulnerabilities to cyberhackers 40:24 – Signs of life on the spot market

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what's next. Also, an OOIDA member has been named one of Goodyear's Highway Heroes. We speak with the trucker who risked his life to help stop a man who was fleeing after shooting at a state trooper. And Marty Ellis has some thoughts regarding a collision involving a large truck and a bus, plus what it says about the accuracy and reliability of electronic logging devices – and motor carriers. 0:00 – Newscast  10:00 – Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse 24:31 – Trucker springs to action to help trooper in need 39:55 – Wreck tells us something about ELDs

The US government is cracking down on Big Tech. From a House bill that would make it illegal for data brokers to sell American citizen info to foreign adversaries to a massive monopoly lawsuit against Apple, we look at some of the battles the Tech industry faces in the near future. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speed limiters, the bathroom bill and AV trucks were just a few topics of discussion during Lewie Pugh's recent visit to Washington, D.C. Also, truckers are talking with Marty Ellis about problems getting parts and ELD troubles. And DAT is tracking some possible signs of life on the spot market. Could the long-awaited turnaround finally be coming? 0:00 – Newscast  10:00 – Pugh talks speed limiters, bathroom access and more during D.C. trip 24:31 – Parts problems, ELD troubles on truckers' minds 39:55 – Signs of life on the spot market

   We start the show out with some idiocy that goes on out there on the road and in the docs.This has been one of the busiest weeks for us thus far. I haven't stayed out for more than 3 days in a long time. So it was a little tough on the family as my wife was very busy here at home. You take a walk to go get something to eat which there is nothing close to do so and you drop your trailer in a doc door!!    An owner-op who says that he works 12 to 14 hours per day but still lives out of his truck because he doesn't earn enough. we dive into how deregulation helped lower costs for consumers but created hard times for truckers in the 1980s, and how factors like Electronic Logging Device regulations, long detention times, an aging driver population, and lack of home time are causing driver turnover rates over 100%.Support the show Follow us on facebook and Instagram. RUNNIN RECAP

Understanding Agricultural Electronic Logging Devices with David Lady of GeoSpace Labs The trucking industry has many different industries within it and some of those operate under different exemptions and regulations. It can be very confusing as to which regulation applies to your operation. Today we talk David Lady about Agricultural ELD's and how they can benefit drivers working in that industry. Learn why the electronic logging device you use may improve your trucking operation. You can learn more about GeoSpace Labs at www.geospacelabs.com  This episode is sponsored by RIMS Transport who is looking for owner operators and drivers to  work cross border operations out of Hamilton Ontario. You can learn more about the opportunities at www.rimstransport.com   This episode is sponsored by C.A.T. Transport offering flexible work options, pet friendly programs, and is one of the Best Managed Carriers in Canada. Learn more at www.cat.ca  or call 1-800-363-5313   About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB  www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com  LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com  The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com     

In today's show, we've got a cheat sheet to prepare for the upcoming largest safety blitz in North America, the Agriculture Hours-of-Service exemption is coming under fire, California's AB5 law is back in the headlines, we'll try to figure out if Electronic Logging Devices have improved safety as much as the FMCSA hoped, the Teamsters are having battles on many fronts, we'll learn about possible new tax breaks for truckers, and we'll discuss how the new under-21 driver program is coming. All that and more news. In the listener feedback segment, I'll give you an update on my quest to find out if day cab drivers can legally extend their 14-hour day by using the 14-hour pause aspect of the split sleeper berth rule. Then a listener will explain the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse loophole that baffled me recently. We'll have more on the AB5 thing and what defines an independent contractor. We've got another “law of trucking” submission and we hear from a new listener. So sit back, take your shoes off, put your feet up on the dash, and turn it up. Unless of course, you're driving right now. Introduction Links: Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 25% off! Only $14.98 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)! Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99! Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks! You can also donate directly by clicking the Donate button on this page. News Links: The year's biggest CMV blitz is coming soon — Here's a ‘cheat sheet' on CVSA Level I inspections from CDLLife.com Bill seeks to create tax credit up to $7500 for CDL-A truck drivers who drive 1900 hours per year from CDLLife.com Another ELD removed from FMCSA's approved devices list from OverdriveOnline.com Federal law designed to make trucking safer may have aggravated worst issues from FreightWaves.com Can FMCSA improve ELD regulations from FreightWaves.com FMCSA's hours-of-service exemption implicated in fatal truck crash from FreightWaves.com Truck Parking Improvement Act introduced in Congress from TheTrucker.com Under-21 pilot program – the party no one is going to from LandLine.media Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) Sysco food delivery drivers go on strike in Louisville, Indy from LandLine.media Teamsters Begin Negotiations At ABF Freight from Teamster.org Yellow, union locked in war of words from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) California trucking eyes equal protection argument in AB5 litigation from FreightWaves.com Survey shows that 68% of female truckers feel safe on the job from CDLLife.com Listener Feedback Links: TD110: Jabbering With Jared from AboutTruckDriving.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 on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

Truckers and Technology with Chris Smith and Joel Morrow Bruce chats with Chris Smith of Ploger Transport and Joel Morrow who now tests trucks and technologies for some of the biggest brands in North America. In this episode we talk about how to properly introduce new technology to drivers in a fleet. Whether a new truck or an Electronic Logging Device, drivers want to be part of the new direction. Find out what makes drivers take to technology and what doesn't. Learn more about Ploger Transport at www.plogertrans.com  This episode is sponsored by RIMS Transport who is looking for owner operators and drivers to  work cross border operations out of Hamilton Ontario. You can learn more about the opportunities at www.rimstransport.com Have you heard of RS2000 Tax Services offering accounting services throughout Ontario? The firm specializes in truck drivers, owner operators, and farm based businesses. Work with people who know exactly what operators in your industry require to be profitable. Learn more at www.RS2000tax.com or call 1-800-304-3986

Welcome to Five & Thrive: a weekly podcast highlighting the Southeast's most interesting news, entrepreneurs, and information of the week, all under 5 minutes.  My name is Jon Birdsong and I'm with Atlanta Ventures.  -- Company Coming Up:  Nectar, a TechStars Atlanta 21' company, helps real estate entrepreneurs scale with cash flow financing. Here is how it works: accredited investors invest in the Nectar Fund that yield 12-15% annual dividends. Nectar finds and works with the best and most proven short term rental entrepreneurs to help them grow their real estate portfolio and operation. These real estate investors are mostly proven AirBnB hosts with over 3 years of operating experience. This company is led by two Co-founders, Brittany Mosley and Derrick Barker. Both are Harvard graduates with extensive real estate and finance background. Keep an eye out for this company coming up and check out their website linked in the show notes.    Product of the Week:  This week we're highlighting Saleo led by Justin McDonald. Saleo empowers sales reps to build interactive and customized demos. As sales reps across the world give demos of their company's product, it is really hard to deliver an accurate, customized demo filled with rich data without the help of an engineer – which is timely and expensive. Saleo's software fixes this. There are several companies spawning in this early market and Saleo is making a fantastic splash with their entry. They recently raised their seed round. This market is one to follow in the upcoming months and years.      Events To Put on the Calendar:  The Jewish Business Network is hosting some top notch folks on July 25th at Chabad Intown, right across the street from Ponce City Market. Investors from Phoenix Capital, Overline, Joule, and Overtime will be sharing their thoughts and perspectives on the current state of fundraising and valuations. It is $18 to attend and the link is in the show notes.     Companies Worth Applying To: We mentioned them in episode one, but I just caught up with Ty Abernethy of Grayscale and they are hiring for senior positions in just about every category: VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, VP of Product, and more. Grayscale improves recruiting with SMS. Customers including Amazon, Wayfair, and hundreds of others use them to streamline communication with applicants and maintain a tight process when it comes to recruiting in high-volume industries.    Another early stage company hiring in Customer Success is TruckerCloud. This company is led by their CEO, Spencer Mitchell, and originated out of the Rule1 Ventures Studio. TruckerCloud connects any fleets' Electronic Logging Device (or ELD) data to any application with the use of their API. The product is scaling and customer success is needed. Give them search and click.        Acquisitions in the Air: It was announced this week that Nick Santora, the CEO of Curricula, sold his company to Huntress, the managed security platform for SMB's. Nick and his team started Curricula back in 2015 as a security awareness training platform. Instead of the boring, check the box, traditional training software, Nick focused on fun, storytelling techniques, to captivate employees' attention and provide a superior education. In early 2020, they raised $3M and have grown the team and customers ever since. What started as a one man show out of the Atlanta Tech Village has now grown to a $22M exit. Impressive and exciting for Nick and the entire Curricula team. He wrote a thorough and heartfelt post on the translation that I encourage all who are listening to read.    Annnnd, that's 5 minutes.   Thank you for listening to Five and Thrive. We provide 5 minutes of quality information, so you can thrive in the upcoming week. Please subscribe to the show and spread the good word!    Resources discussed in this episode:   Company Coming Up: Nectar   Product of the Week: ​​https://saleo.io/   Events To Put on the Calendar:   Chabadintown Event   Companies Worth Applying To: Grayscale TruckerCloud Acquisitions in the Air: Huntress acquisition   TechStars Announcement: Bizjournals News Article  

ELDs, Private Fleets, and More with Mike Millian of PMTC President of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Mike Millian joins Bruce on the show today with updates on Electronic Logging Devices for Canadian Truckers, and a special project helping children through the Make a Wish Foundation. Learn about the upcoming conference for the PMTC and what will be covered. You can learn more about the PMTC at www.pmtc.ca This episode is sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering career opportunities for truck drivers with their large network. You can learn more at www.rosedalegroup.com Join us for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics happening in September helping special needs athletes have fulfilling lives. You can learn more about the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca About the Show JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com

Marc's Contact Info:Email address: marc.moncion@fleetcomplete.comPhone: (647) 945-6977Website: www.fleetcomplete.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/FleetCompleteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleet-complete/Facebook Company Page: https://www.facebook.com/FleetComplete/ASK THE EXPERT: https://blog.fleetcomplete.com/safety-cornerKeeping it Safety Dawg Simple!#HOS, #ELD, #FleetComplete, #BigRoad, #AskTheExpert, #MarcMoncion

On today's Beef Buzz, Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director Ron Hays talks with Allison Rivera, Executive Director of Government Affairs for NCBA. She explains how the cattle industry is seeking more flexibility from the Department of Transportation on the hours of service requirements with the new Electronic Logging Devices.

Trip Planning with Electronic Logging Devices Electronic Logging Devices are becoming the norm in the trucking industry and drivers have a love / hate relationship with them. Whether you like them or not they are part of the industry so you may as well learn how to use them to your benefit. Bruce offers tips on how to trip plan with the devices and keep yourself rolling. This episode is also sponsored by Rick Blatter promoting road safety with the 3,7,15 second rule. Learn more at www.3715rule.com or www.rickblatter.com This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisongoldrushlp.com  or call 1-800-527-5781 DriverCheck is a leader in drug and alcohol testing and helps employers have a safe workplace for their staff. Learn how DriverCheck can help you be safe at www.drivercheck.ca The tune of the day is Highway Driving By the Road Birds off their album Round Trip. You can learn more about them on the podcast under musician profiles and buy their music at www.cdbaby.com/RoadBirds About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Trucking is one of the most overlooked parts of our society.  What happens when automation takes over the jobs of the American truck driver? Why is there a truck driver shortage in the US? Is the China trade war causing problems for trucking.In today's episode, Vance Crowe sat down with Camden Civello, EVP to discuss the hidden world of trucking and logistics.  More than 12% of the population is employed in transportation and a huge percentage of that population is in truck driving. We discuss automation in trucking, UBI, Electronic Logging Devices that track hours on the road.Camden Civello is an Executive Vice President at LTI Trucking that oversees the the management of the Safety & Insurance, Maintenance, Recruiting, Analytics departments.  LTI Trucking has 300 trucks and is headquartered out of Saint Louis, Missouri.Find Camden on Twitter at @CamdenCivelloPeople mentioned in this week's Episode:Buck Mulligan @ThatBuckGuyHannah Morgan Miller @HannahMoMillerBullshit Jobs: A Theory written by David GraeberFollow the Vance Crowe Podcast Vance Crowe Podcast Facebook PageTwitter: @VanceCroweAbout The Vance Crowe Podcast:The Vance Crowe Podcast interviews experts in unexpected fields and gets them to reveal the discoveries that come from having a knowledge of a highly specific discipline.  Vance Crowe is the CEO of Articulate Ventures (www.VanceCrowe.com) a communications strategy company- and he is regularly invited to deliver speeches around the U.S. and Canada teaching audiences how to communicate so that others want to listen, understand and value what you have to say.  

It's time to hit the road, but before you do, you have to have some kind of ELD, electronic logging device. An ELD can frustrate you and there are a lot of them out there, so you want to make sure you make a good decision when you purchase one. In this episode we are going to cover some of the things you need to think about purchase your ELD. We cover 5 factors you should consider when purchasing an ELD. Here they are: Is it compliant with the FMCSA ELD regulation? (You can go to this FMCSA websiteto see which ones are good to go.) Is it easy to use? What other features does it have or should it have? How much does it cost? Do I need to buy a tablet to make it work? What ELD device do you use, let us know in the comments at HaulinAssetsLLC.com, and whether or not you like it.

Kelly talks to Stephen Laskowski, President of the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

New Bill for Electronic Logging Device Exemption: 01:02Right to Repair Roundup: 02:16Farm Equipment Lemon Laws: 04:20

I can't tell you how excited I am to share this episode with you. This episode is important for anyone who hauls livestock, equipment, commodities, seed, or any other agricultural product for commercial use. There are a lot of questions and confusion out there about federal hauling regulations relating to Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices.  These rules are complex, and are something that anyone involved in agriculture should be aware of. Today, Jara Settles, General Counsel at the Livestock Marketing Association, joins us to explain what electronic logging devices even do, walk through the rules, explain to whom they apply, discuss a number of exceptions, and talk some policy concerns for the livestock industry, in particular. I've talked with a lot of lawyers about this topic, and Jara is hands down the most knowledgeable.   Contact Info for Jara Settles Email jsettles@lmaweb.com  Website https://lmaweb.com/  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Livestock Marketing Association Facebook page FMCSA Agricultural Exemptions page

Welcome to Episode 30 of BCI Cattle Chat where we visit with Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Livestock Association, Matt Teagarden.  For more information on the Kansas Livestock Association, visit their website at https://www.kla.org/. 2:45 – The History of the Kansas Livestock Association 8:35 – Kansas Livestock Association Convention and How to get Involved 15:15… Continue reading Kansas Livestock Association History, KLA Convention and How to get Involved, Electronic Logging Devices in Transportation, Antibiotic Policy

Several important trucking issues, including Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices and glider kits, are seeing action in our nation’s capital. Mark Reddig gets an update from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.

Electronic Logging Devices and how they will turn the livestock industry upside down along with the impact ELD's will have on the price of beef in the grocery store are discussed. Livestock Hauler Ryan Larson shares first-hand knowledge and his fears of the impact of ELDs. http://northernag.net/AGNews/AgNewsStories/TabId/657/ArtMID/2927/ArticleID/8844/ELD-Delay-and-More-Omnibus-Spending-Bill.aspx Music by audionautix.com.

In today's podcast, I speak with Ryan Backstrand, Product Engineer and Korina Velasco, Marketing Manager for Right Weigh Load Scales. If you haven't heard of Right Weigh, it is a system of weighing your truck without having to drive to the nearest CAT Scale. How cool is that?! You'll learn how this product works, how much it costs, and how to install it, just to name a few. Additionally, Troy from the Big Rig Banter podcast dissects trucker pay, I point you to an awesome FAQ about Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) and a short book explaining truck weights, and I introduce a new segment that I think you truckers are really gonna dig. And obviously, I do some shameless self-promotion of a couple of podcasts I've been a guest on recently. I also talk about a service called Teledoc that seems custom-made for truckers. In the feedback section, Aaron shares why he's always sitting in the driver's seat (even when off-duty), Greg and I dodge Winter Storm Grayson, Danielle shares health tips she's learned on the road as a ride-along to her trucker hubby Robert, and Trevor writes in to ask about how getting jiggy in the truck works. Yeah. You'll definitely want to stick around for that one. Be sure to persist to the bloopers and outtakes at the very end too! This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: East Insurance Group Links mentioned in the podcast: Audio-Technica AT2005USB microphone Teledoc FAQ on Electronic Logging Devices courtesy of FleetComplete.com Quora.com Video of Tesla Electric truck spotted Join the Trucker Dump Slack group My interview on Payload podcast Understanding Semi Truck Weight and Dimension Regulations by Paul Jakubicek Top Podcasts Every Type Of Trucker Can Enjoy My interview on the Big Rig Banter Podcast 5 Top Issues In Commercial Truck Driving by Connor Smith Dissecting The Pay Issue For Truckers by Troy Diffenderfer AllTruckJobs.com Overtime Pay For Truckers at AskTheTrucker.com Schmidt/OFC Trucking company at LiquidTrucking.com Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore, MD Directions to Jimmy's Famous Seafood Right Weigh Load Scales Infographic TD93: The Driver's Seat Phenomenon TD124: The Overweight Axle Debacle 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 Mystery Feedback Song - Only a cheater would click this before listening to the podcast! You aren't a cheater, are you?

Bruce chats with Ward Warkentin of Fleetmetrica and George Skotidas of Premier Family Farms about using data from Electronic Logging Devices and Fleetmetrica's data processing tools to manage drivers. Find out how to use the data and technology to improve how you manage your fleet an what data is available. Fleetmetrica is a leader in data software management and you can learn more about them at www.fleetmetrica.com. Canadian carrier Premier Family Farms and is looking for drivers at www.premierfamilyfarms.com This episode is sponsored by DriverCheck at www.drivercheck.ca  and Challenger Motor Freight Inc at www.challenger.com Music for this episode is the Cold is Creepin' In by the Killin' Time Band off their album One Set to Freedom. You can learn about the band at www.killintimeband.com About the Show Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their careers or businesses. The shows include interviews and topical information relevant to the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart radio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show at www.bruceoutridge.com  under the podcast tab    

This week, ASI submits comments to postpone enforcement of the Electronic Logging Device rule and pushes back against lawsuits aimed at preventing grazing on Federal lands.

NCBA's Allison Cooke is thankful that the Department of Transportation just announced a 90-day waiver of its new Electronic Logging Device mandate for agricultural haulers. Find out what it means for the industry! (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

NCBA's Allison Cooke is thankful that the Department of Transportation just announced a 90-day waiver of its new Electronic Logging Device mandate for agricultural haulers. Find out what it means for the industry!

On this edition of AFR Country Journal we talk with Betty Doke, Protect the Harvest, and Randy Gilbert, Tecumseh, Okla., rancher and trucking company owner, about the fast approaching Dec. 18 implementation of the federal Electronic Logging Device regulation. Most ag industry groups are opposed the rule. Here's why.

On this edition of AFR Country Journal we talk with Betty Doke, Protect the Harvest, and Randy Gilbert, Tecumseh, Okla., rancher and trucking company owner, about the fast approaching Dec. 18 implementation of the federal Electronic Logging Device regulation. Most ag industry groups are opposed the rule. Here's why.

Attorneys Jennifer Parrot and Melody Kiella of the law firm Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP in Atlanta, GA address the impact of electronic data devices on defense litigation and their effect on future trucking cases. Special thanks to our sponsor, A.M. Best Company, Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers.

Ag News: Nebraska Extension specialists reply to dicamba herbicide concerns ... Crop Insurance Industry gets its day before Senate Ag Committee ... Fox Sports Play By Play host Gus Johnson at Big Ten Media days in Chicago ... Micheal Formica with NPPC discuss Electronic Logging Device regulations, deadlines and push-back 1:17 Shalee is back with Tamra Jackson-Ziems, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist taking a look at the Southern Rust challenges in Nebraska.

Ag News: Nebraska Extension specialists reply to dicamba herbicide concerns ... Crop Insurance Industry gets its day before Senate Ag Committee ... Fox Sports Play By Play host Gus Johnson at Big Ten Media days in Chicago ... Micheal Formica with NPPC discuss Electronic Logging Device regulations, deadlines and push-back 1:17 Shalee is back with Tamra Jackson-Ziems, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist taking a look at the Southern Rust challenges in Nebraska.

Delaney is hosting today's podcast solo while Mike is away. Today's top news includes Secretary Perdue's finalized staff members who will be joining in the new USDA structure, a lawsuit arguing for a reversed ruling on the March 2016 issue of Country-of-Origin labeling, and an update from Steve Hilker about the fate of the Electronic Logging Devices and what that holds for the livestock industry.

Mike and Delaney talk about the what's happening in the world of agricultural news including new markets with China, Methane deal, and get to talk about the ELD mandate with Steve Hilker.

Earlier this week the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a date for a public listening session on Electronic Logging Devices. Terry Scruton discusses what to expect at that session with OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

Ben Cubitt, Senior Vice President, Consulting & Engineering at Transplace addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)? Why have they received so much attention this year Are carriers well on the way to meeting the mandate or are they procrastinating? Any differences between large ... Read moreElectronic Logging Devices (ELDs): Separating Hype from Reality The post Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs): Separating Hype from Reality appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.