what the truck

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler about the landmark TQL verdict. Now that a judge has ruled TQL owes thousands of former employees overtime pay, what will it mean for every other brokerage?

Freight fraud is out of control. FreightValidate’s Nathan Ebel’s new software solution that combats fraud just dropped. We’ll find out how it works.

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down trucking markets, a strike at Mack Trucks, warehouse automation and more.

So you’ve been in a semi-truck accident, now what? Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts breaks down what to do in a worst-case scenario.

Plus, rate the strap work; Canadian Thanksgiving; roadside performance art; and horrible truck stop creations.

freight nation

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Sam Watts, Owner of Wattsmen Diesel House and Safety Supervisor for Meiborg Brothers. Together, they explore how to build out a safety program and why you should never ignore it.

the heavy duty parts report

This week, we explore how dash cam footage keeps drivers safe. Sam Watts, Safety Supervisor at Meiborg Inc., gives his thoughts on how this technology plays a role in telling what really happens on the road. The last thing you as a driver or fleet manager wants is a wrongful lawsuit on top of an accident. Sam recounts real situations his drivers had to face, and how video evidence was able to exonerate them.

The conversation takes an interesting turn as we reveal the challenges that smaller trucking companies face with implementing safety measures, and the potential dangers of shirking them. We also explore the growing importance of safety software for fleets, highlighting the benefits of dash cams, E-logs, and other safety tools.

Understandably, many drivers don’t agree, especially when it comes to driver-facing cameras. But Sam and Jamie explore some solutions to these concerns. To wrap things up, Sam recounts his upbringing in the trucking industry, underscoring the importance of elevating safety standards, particularly for smaller enterprises. And what you can do to promote safer working conditions in your company.

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what the truck

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Flexport’s Nathan Strang about the agreement that saved peak season. As FreightWaves’ Greg Miller reported, “Late Wednesday night, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing the terminals, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), representing workers, announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.”

Is SoCal freight back on the menu and will the volumes return? Wearable truck tech is advancing at a rapid rate but is it really any good?

We’ll meet BlyncSync founder Steven Kastelic to learn all about his new solution for driver fatigue. What’s the most annoying thing about ELDs?

What should dispatchers know about them and how do you fix a wonky logbook? Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts is here to get us tuned up. Are business and sports all about being a copycat?

FreightVana’s Shannon Breen drops by to talk about the business of imitation. We’ll also learn how power-only works and how to get the most out of a conference.