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Aug 15, 2023 • 12min
Round Table - Are proposed changes by the FMCSA concerning rest break rules a good idea?
Brandon Wiseman - CEO - Trucksafe - Greenfield, IN
Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
Bill Priestley - Producer - FreightWaves NOW
Two states (California and Washington) wanted to implement more frequent and longer rest breaks for drivers in their states.
The trump admin controlled FMCSA said “no, commerce is interstate, having a federal standard for rest breaks will keep things safer than having a state by state standard”
Now the biden admin controlled FMCSA is backtracking on that, saying to the states “if you can prove safety is enhanced both intra and inter state with your rules, you can petition the FMCSA for an exemption to the federal rest break standards.”
Proponents say “Yay! More rest for drivers!”
Opponents say “no, this means longer transit times and freight delays specifically to freight moving in those two states”
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Aug 15, 2023 • 7min
Research Corner - Staying lower for longer
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
Joe Antoshak - Senior Editorial Researcher - FreightWaves
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Aug 15, 2023 • 9min
Has M&A activity changed with the changing economy?
Spencer Tenney - CEO - The Tenney Group - Nashville, TN
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Aug 15, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Where are rejection rates changing?
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Aug 15, 2023 • 9min
How training can make a huge difference in transportation
Mary O’Connell - Check Call Community Host - FW - St. Louis, MO
This is something we’ve talked about on the show before, the importance of strong training and continuing education for employees, what success have you seen come from freight brokerages placing the emphasis on training?
How does having a robust learning platform contribute to attracting and retaining top talent within the freight brokerage industry?
Not all learning platforms are created equal, what is the biggest thing to look out for when it comes to looking for a learning platform to work with?
When it comes to home grown content vs pre-made that maybe comes from a large video bank, what are the advantages & disadvantages of both.
Whats the number one thing you say to someone who says they don’t see the value in creating content for employees?
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Aug 15, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Which markets have seen volumes change?
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Aug 15, 2023 • 10min
Latest from the CVSA on International Road Check Results
Matt Leffler - The Armchair Attorney - Chicago, IL
https://www.cvsa.org/news/2023-roadcheck-results/
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Aug 15, 2023 • 6min
Carrier Update - Dry van freight volumes increase throughout August
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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Aug 15, 2023 • 9min
Top Story - Several truck makers issue recalls for trucks
Alan Adler - Midwest Bureau Chief - FreightWaves - Nunica, MI
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nikola-will-recall-209-battery-electric-trucks-following-2-fires
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-empty-hino-recalls-trucks-for-inaccurate-fuel-readings
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dana-drive-shaft-recall-nicks-daimler-truck-and-navistar-products
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Aug 10, 2023 • 5min
Carrier Update - Lanes of the Day
Donny Gilbert - Director of Customer Solutions - FreightWaves
Tony Mulvey - Senior Analyst - FreightWaves
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