Podcast: Texas smart port could offer truckers big benefits
A smart-port project is designed to move freight more efficiently and could lead to shorter wait times for truckers working in the area. Then, what is factoring? And when should a trucker use it? Our experts offer some advice on how it could help – or hinder – your operation.
09:46 – The upsides and downsides of factoring
24:24 – Texas smart port could offer truckers big benefits
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- You can find current travel conditions and updates in Pennsylvania on the PennDOT website.
- Click here for more information on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission ‘Call Before You Haul’ program.
- Contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues at OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website.
- You can visit OOIDA’s tour truck, Spirit of the American Trucker, at the TA in Phoenix 4-6. Stop in and join OOIDA for $35.
- If someone tries to coerce you into violating the regulations, document what happened, then either call 888-368-7238 or file a complaint online to the National Consumer Complaint Database.
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Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
President Trump hits pause on proposed tariffs for Canada and Mexico. Diesel prices leveled out last week. And Pennsylvania makes plans for a winter storm that will affect truckers.
The upsides and downsides of factoring
What is factoring? When should a trucker use it? And what are the potential upsides – and downsides? These days, many truckers who are on their own authority are using factoring services, but many of those same truckers are experiencing some significant problems that you likely want to avoid. Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department offer some insight and advice on the topic.
Texas smart port could offer truckers big benefits
A coalition in Texas is working on a project designed to make a local, intermodal port far more efficient in terms of the movement of freight and the vehicles that carry it. It’s the latest version of a so-called “smart port” – and truckers could benefit greatly. Nick Konen of the development company Hillwood and Michael Morris of the North Central Texas Council of Governments will offer some details.