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What’s behind the constant claims of a driver shortage? Turns out turnover is a cheaper way to do business. That’s the subject of a new research paper. We’re joined by one of its authors, professor Stephen Burks of the University of Minnesota Morris. Also, this month's issue of Land Line Magazine takes a detailed look at important upcoming rulemaking dates, speed limiters and automated driving systems. And things are getting back to normal on the spot market. After a historically slow Thanksgiving week, DAT says the number of loads has increased significantly.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:07 – Study: Cost savings behind trucking turnover numbers
24:49 – A look at upcoming rules
39:14 – Spot market getting back to normal

The OOIDA Foundation is asking truckers to take part in two surveys on significant issues in the trucking industry – detention time and freight rates. Also, what are the most easily avoided tickets out there? We’ll get a rundown on that and more from David Grimes and Alex Clark of CDL Legal. And North Carolina is increasing the penalties for taking part in cargo theft, while California’s governor has said no to a truck driver training grant program.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:07 – OOIDA surveying truckers on detention, rates
24:49 – The most easily avoided tickets
39:14 – State boosts penalties for cargo theft

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum explains why he’s pushing back against FMCSA’s new rule that limits state emergency waivers to 14 days. Then, a father and son explain how a love for trucking was passed down through the generations and why it’s still going strong. And finally, a preview of Tuesday’s National Coalition on Truck Parking and a review of what’s been accomplished in recent years.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:20 – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on emergency waiver changes
24:50 – Father and son share love of trucking
39:20 – National Coalition on Truck Parking meeting

Research analyst Andrew King takes a few swings at the American Trucking Associations’ newest claims about the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act. Also, we continue our conversation with Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia about seating, including information about the basics you should have in any seat. And you may be leaving the front door open to hackers if you’re not doing a few simple things. Jason Lutes and Tim Storhoff of OOIDA’s IT department provide some useful advice.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:07 – Foundation refutes ATA Claims about GOT Truckers Act
24:50 – The basics you should have in any seat, and more
39:29 – Protecting yourself through passwords

Sen. Alex Padilla explains how his GOT Truckers Act would finally compensate truckers for all the hours they work. Does detention time affect truck safety? What about the ways truckers are paid? Or the lack of truck parking? Those issues and more were discussed this week at the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit. Also, when it comes to comfort in the cab, few things matter more than your seat. We’ll discuss the options. And finding that perfect gift for the trucker in your life just got a bit easier thanks to Land Line Magazine’s 2023 Cool Gifts guide.
0:00 – Newscast 
10:07 – Detention time, trucker pay, parking all linked to safety at summit
24:50 – Comfort in the cab: It starts with the seat
39:29 – 2023 Cool Gifts guide for truckers

A shorter shipping week made for a large drop in load volume last week. We’ll speak with DAT's Robert Rouse about how the Thanksgiving holiday impacted the spot market and how the price of diesel is impacting rates. Also, a drivers’ retreat has opened in Missouri. We’ll speak with the man behind the idea to offer a place for drivers to rest and relax. And a museum in Dallas houses 120 years of motorized masterpieces that combine motorcycles and art. 
0:00 – Newscast 
10:07 – Drivers’ retreat in Missouri.
24:50 – Museum preserves motorcycles as art
39:29 – How the holiday affected the spot market