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Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation joins the show to talk about the feasibility – or lack thereof – of the EPA’s truck emission ambitions. Also, the Kansas Turnpike is going completely cashless July 1 – and it should make life easier for truckers on the road. And Brent Hutto at Truckstop breaks down the effect of CVSA’s International Roadcheck on the spot market.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:23 – Is the move to electric feasible?
25:17 – Kansas Turnpike goes cashless
40:25 – Roadcheck and its effect on the freight market

Cargo theft is a growing problem. We’ll explore how bad the problem has become and what truckers can do to avoid becoming a victim. Also, what do you do when you get a notice in the mail with a return address of “IRS”? We’ll get some advice from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service. And a law in Georgia that allowed people to sue a trucker’s insurance company directly is now off the books. Meanwhile, a new law allows local idling rules in Colorado.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:22 – How to avoid the growing cargo theft problem
24:59 – The best way to handle a notice from the IRS
40:23 – Georgia says “no” to direct suits against truck insurance companies

Shailen Bhatt, administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, discusses a $148 million round of grants aimed at reducing emission from large trucks at ports. Also, OOIDA advises everyone to avoid lease-purchase agreements at all costs, but some might wonder why. We'll take a look. And FMCSA has made some changes to the pilot program designed to bring drivers under 21 years of age into the interstate trucking workforce. We’ll have an update.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:22 – FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
24:59 – OOIDA: Avoid the problems with lease-purchase agreements
40:23 – FMCSA tweaks under-21 pilot program to attract more people

Ryder has a new report that lays out the cost of transitioning from diesel to electric trucks, not only for Ryder itself but also for the greater economy. Then, Terry Wells joined the U.S. Navy at his mother’s urging – but later decided he wanted to pursue a career in trucking. Now, his carrier has purchased a truck for him that honors his military service.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:22 – Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
24:59 – Carrier honors veteran with the design of his new truck

The new rule on broker financial responsibility is final – something that has significant impact on truckers who interact with brokers. Also, an OOIDA board member had the honor of hauling the Wall That Heals recently. We speak with him about how, despite this being his third time, it's still one of the most memorable loads he's ever taken. And Marty Ellis is hearing from truckers about some pretty common concerns: inspections, warnings, personal conveyance and DataQ.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:22 – Vietnam Memorial replica gets another trip on a truck
24:59 – Broker financial responsibility rule is final
40:23 – Inspections, warnings, personal conveyance and more

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.
0:00 – Newscast 
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?