The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is kicking the can down the road again with regard to broker transparency. Plus, what’s going on with the proposed mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems? Then, an over-the-road truck driver tells us how he made his dream of owning a monster truck a reality. And finally, a recap of the trucking issues discussed at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual conference and exhibition.
09:51 – Kicking the can down the road on broker transparency
39:33 – CVSA annual conference
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Kicking the can down the road on broker transparency
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is kicking the can down the road again with regard to broker transparency. Plus, what’s going on with the proposed mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems?
Monster truck dream
An over-the-road truck driver tells us how he made his dream of owning a monster truck a reality.
CVSA’s annual conference
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance just held its annual conference and exhibition. We’ll tell you what trucking issues were discussed.