Every day, truckers across the country get scam emails, texts and even letters by snail mail. However, some of the communications truckers receive are very real and need to be attended to. That was the case recently with a state that was informing truckers about a tax they need to pay. Also, eventually, every trucker will face an inspection at roadside. How you react and what you do next can have a huge impact on your operation. And a decrease in load volume and truck posts has registered on the DAT load board. We’ll get the details on this week’s Market Update.
09:51 – When the letter is not a scam
24:34 – How to deal with inspections
39:18 – Fewer trucks, loads in the market
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- ATRI is accepting input for its 2023 Top Industry Issues Survey through Sept. 29.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Check out the services offered by CDL Legal on its website or by calling 913-738-4836.
- 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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When the letter is not a scam
Every day, truckers across the country get scam emails, texts and even letters by snail mail. However, some of the communications truckers receive are very real and need to be attended to. That was the case recently with a state that was informing truckers about an ad valorem tax they need to pay.
How to deal with inspections
Eventually, every trucker will face an inspection at roadside. How you react and what you do next can have a huge impact on your operation. David Grimes and the folks at CDL Legal help a lot of truckers with situations like this.
Fewer trucks, loads in the market
A decrease in load volume and truck posts has registered on the DAT load board. We’ll get the details on this week’s Market Update.
