Load-to-truck ratios continue to decline for vans, flatbeds and reefers, but there are some promising signs that the freight market is starting to see the bottom. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins us to talk about their latest report and what it tells us about the state of affairs in the spot market.
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Load-to-truck ratios continue to decline for vans, flatbeds and reefers, but there are some promising signs that the freight market is starting to see the bottom. Also, a woman who operates one of the biggest pieces of equipment in the world is sharing her story of overcoming life’s challenges. We’ll speak with her about finding success in the trucking industry. And Marty Ellis got a stark reminder about what cold weather can mean recently. So what lessons can we learn from that? We’ll discuss that – and a problem he’s noticed with some driver trainers in parking areas that could be passing on a bad lesson.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA raises fine amounts for trucking violations. The most recent cross-border numbers show increases across the board. And a brief lesson on events that do NOT warrant a 911 call.
A really big rig …
A woman who operates one of the biggest pieces of equipment in the world is sharing her story of overcoming life’s challenges. We’ll speak with her about finding success in the trucking industry.
Lessons on cold weather and parking
Marty Ellis got a stark reminder about what cold weather can mean recently. So what lessons can we learn from that? We’ll discuss that – and a problem he’s noticed with some driver trainers in parking areas that could be passing on a bad lesson.
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- Women in Trucking has opened up its annual survey dedicated to collecting information on gender diversity in the industry. The deadline to submit information is April 21.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Oklahoma City East TA. That’s at Exit 142 on Interstate 40. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find OOIDA’s Monthly Trucking Market Update.
- For more information from Kathy Tuccaro, visit her website.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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