Podcast: How will the change in seasons affect the spot market?
The first four months of this year have been a challenge, but DAT expects to see the effects of seasonality on freight volumes and rates. Also, an OOIDA life member says it was his faith and trucking that brought him out of homelessness. We speak with Tim Guest, who shares his story of how losing everything led to a fulfilling life. And a hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. The guys at Road Law discuss how keeping your cool could help you legally.
10:22 – Trucker describes his struggle to overcome homelessness
24:59 – Keeping your temper in check at roadside, and how it can help you
40:23 – How will the change in seasons affect the spot market?
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA is recognizing National Military Appreciation Month with its Mission: Military Appreciation campaign. The campaign runs through Sunday, May 19.
- Visit the Road Law website for more information on how its attorneys can help you.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- Starting Saturday, May 18, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Waterloo, N.Y. That’s located at Exit 41 off Interstate 90. Stop in and join OOIDA for a $10 discount.
- OOIDA has revamped its Fighting For Truckers It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues.
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An OOIDA life member says it was his faith and trucking that brought him out of homelessness. We speak with Tim Guest, who shares his story of how losing everything led to a fulfilling life.
Keeping your temper in check at roadside, and how it can help you
A hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. We speak with the guys at Road Law about how keeping your cool could help you legally when it comes to getting a ticket.
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After a challenging first four months, DAT expects to see the effects of seasonality on freight volumes and rates. We speak with Stephen Petit about where the spot market is headed as we move toward the start of the summer.