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TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 18

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, April 4, 2024

In this episode, Bert Mayo and David O'Neal join the TN Truck Thought Podcast to discuss preventability from a safety, government, and insurance standpoint.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 17

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, February 29, 2024

In this episode, Greg Feary and Chris Gulker join the TN Truck Thought Podcast to discuss the implications of the Fair Labor Standards Act and how Independent Contractors should respond.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 16

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, February 8, 2024

In this episode, Bert Mayo returns to the TN Truck Thought Podcast to flip the script on Sean and Steve and get their predictions on trucking-related legislation, regulations, and related actions for 2024.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 15

posted by TrueNorth Transportation on Thursday, December 14, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of safety practices beyond regulatory mandates and the concept of Beyond Compliance. We explore the responses to the FMCSA's proposal, discuss industry perspectives and the emergence of the Beyond Compliance Program mandated by the FAST Act.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 14

posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023

In this episode, we hear from Sean Garney, Steve Keppler and special guest Bert Mayo, Vice President of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth, on the key challenges facing the trucking industry, as unveiled in the American Trucking Research Institute's (ATRI) latest annual report. Based on insights from over 4,000 industry stakeholders, including motor carriers, drivers, law enforcement, and industry suppliers, find out what the top issues are, from the economy and truck parking to fuel prices, driver shortage, and driver compensation, all unveiled at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition event and all discussed in this episode.

International Podcast Day

posted on Friday, September 29, 2023

Podcast enthusiasts, creators, and listeners around the world come together to celebrate International Podcast Day on September 30th. At TrueNorth, we pride ourselves on delivering the TTT Podcast with host Scopeilitis.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 13

posted on Thursday, September 28, 2023

In this episode, we hear from Sean Garney, Steve Keppler and special guest Bert Mayo, Vice President of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth, on the current challenges facing the FMCSA. We discuss the complex safety issues addressed by the FMCSA in the booming trucking industry, their innovative enforcement strategies, and the potential shift in Safety Fitness Determination, aimed at making our roads safer for everyone.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 12

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Thursday, August 17, 2023

In this episode, we hear from Dan Cook, principle and practice leader at TrueNorth, on hurdles in the transportation industry such as labor shortage, high inflation, and unpredictable freight rates. The group discusses the different types of captives such as single-parent, group, and heterogenous captives.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 11

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Thursday, July 13, 2023

In this episode, we hear from Will Hart, owner-operator at Dart Transportation, and Bill Webb, Executive Director of Truckers Service Association and leader of the coalition for independent contractors, to talk through personal experiences and the importance of giving independent contractors a platform to share their own story and have their voices heard.

TN Truck Thought Podcast Episode 10

posted on Thursday, June 1, 2023

Public comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed changes to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program closed on May 16. Some major themes stuck out in the comments, and this episode takes a deep dive into those topics and predictions on what potential changes could have on the trucking industy - both for drivers and motor carriers.