If you’re looking to get in a festive mood as we enter the holiday season, the spot market’s not going to do it. Load post volume is down. So are rates. Stephen Petit of DAT joins the show to talk about the current state of affairs, along with some advice on how to navigate the challenges.
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If you’re looking to get in a festive mood as we enter the holiday season, the spot market’s not going to do it. Load post volume is down. So are rates. Stephen Petit of DAT discusses the current state of affairs. Also, when Virginia issued citations for 30-minute break violations, turns out, they had no legal right to do it – and OOIDA made sure they made it right. We look at how the Association took on the state of Virginia and won. And chaining up is a reality for many truckers, and Marty is among those who have chained up a time or two. But a few years back, not chaining up almost cost him a bundle for an unexpected reason.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
FMCSA tells OOIDA it’s reviewing the CSA appeals process. New guidance is released on defining the roles of brokers and bona fide agents. And a new report lays out potential problems with electric truck stops.
Righting a wrong in Virginia
When the state of Virginia began issuing citations in 2015 for hours of service violations related to the 30-minute break provision, they made a mistake. Turns out, they had no legal right to do it – and OOIDA made sure they made it right. In our continuing series celebrating OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we look at how the Association took on the state of Virginia and won.
A chain story with a twist
Chaining up is a reality for many truckers, and Marty is among those who have chained up a time or two. But a few years back, not chaining up almost cost him a bundle for an unexpected reason.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Starting Saturday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the TA in Strafford, Mo. That’s at Exit 88 on Interstate 44. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- 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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