The bad guys, as Brent Hutto of Truckstop likes to call them, have been active of late trying to steal money from hard-working truck drivers. The latest type of fraud on the rise? Fuel card theft. Brent explains what’s behind the increase and how to stop those bad guys in their tracks. Also, it can take a lot of work to get your own authority – and that includes insurance coverage. Today we look at some tips on what you should look for when it comes to coverage, as well as some questions to ask about your policy. And we’re in a summer freight cycle, which means fewer loads and lower spot rates.
10:06 – Newest fraud: fuel card theft
24:50 – Insurance tips for new authority
39:18 – The summer freight slump is here
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Get more information on what Truckstop can do for you on their website.
- Find out more about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance program here.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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Newest fraud: fuel card theft
The bad guys, as Brent Hutto of Truckstop likes to call them, have been active of late trying to steal money from hard-working truck drivers. The latest type of fraud on the rise? Fuel card theft. Brent explains what’s behind the increase and how to stop those bad guys in their tracks.
Insurance tips for new authority
It can take a lot of work to get your own authority – and that includes insurance coverage. Today we look at some tips for what you should look for when it comes to coverage, and some questions to ask about your policy.
The summer freight slump is here
We’re in a summer freight cycle, which means fewer loads and lower spot rates. We’ll have the latest from DAT in today’s market update, including some advice for owner-operators who are trying to negotiate a spot rate when fuel prices are so volatile.
