Podcast: Tackling some of the biggest broker problems
Brokers – some of them are good and helpful, and others are not. We’ll take a look at some of the latest problems that have cropped up. Also, the FTC planned to act on predatory towing fees – but a final rule left the trucking industry in the dark. Jami Jones joins us to explain. Then, since 2018, Shell has worked to show truckers how to make their rigs more fuel efficient. We’ll learn more about the company’s Starship. And we’ve spoken recently about a proposed FMCSA rule that would require much greater broker transparency. But brokers have pushed back.
0:00 – FTC tackles some predatory fees – but not trucking’s
09:46 – Tackling some of the biggest broker problems
24:24 – Shell showing off its latest Starship
39:23 – Brokers push back on transparency proposal
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues at OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website. Right now, use that website to make comments on the FMCSA’s proposed broker transparency regulation.
- You can register here to participate in OOIDA’s Fireside Chat happening Jan. 8.
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FTC tackles some predatory fees – but not trucking’s
The Federal Trade Commission had been planning to do something about predatory towing fees – but a final rule left the trucking industry in the dark. Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine discusses what changed.
Tackling some of the biggest broker problems
Brokers – some of them are good, and necessary for some owner-operators’ success. But others … well, they’re not so good. We’ll cover some of the latest problems that have cropped up with Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department.
Shell showing off its latest Starship
Since 2018 Shell has worked to show truckers how they can make their rigs more fuel efficient. We’ll learn more about the company’s Starship and how it’s a learning experience for engineers and drivers.
Brokers push back on transparency proposal
We’ve spoken on the show recently about a proposed FMCSA rule that would require much greater broker transparency. But there has been push-back from brokers. Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office explains what’s going on.