Fighting back against broker fraud and broker abuse starts with holding bad actors accountable. OOIDA has a new tool designed to make that a bit easier. Also, later this month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will launch its Human Trafficking Awareness initiative. So what’s involved? Jake Elovirta of CVSA comes on the show to explain. And 2023 ended on another down note in the spot market. But there are some bright spots to point out as we begin a new year with new hopes. Robert Rouse of DAT breaks down the latest numbers.
10:07 – New tool designed to help hold bad brokers accountable
24:49 – CVSA program looks to help combat human trafficking
39:14 – Some bright spots in the market as we start 2024
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- You have through Thursday, Jan. 4 to submit a comment on an exemption request from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles regarding the CDL skills test order.
- To get a copy of the broker request for documentation form, OOIDA members can access it here.
- You can go online for more information about CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative or the organization’s Human Trafficking Prevention Program. You can also learn more about the topic at Truckers Against Trafficking.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- Whether for truck parking funding, stopping speed limiters or getting overtime pay for company drivers, get your lawmakers on board with a quick email sent from Fighting For Truckers.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
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