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Electronic Logging Devices
When ELD data sharing provides too much insight
The possession and use of massive amounts of data can change traditional balances of power in rates, negotiations and direct contracts. Thereâs potential for carriersâ information to be used against them, should brokers or shippers be able to establish the carriersâ operational patterns, among other drawbacks fueling some semblance of backlash.
June 27, 2019
Electronic Logging Devices
ELD data handling: âPrivacy is paramount,â but practices vary
An ELD provider thatâs committed to integrity, some industry watchers suggest, will make obvious to potential customers any secondary or outside use of their data thatâs granted through the service agreement. Likewise, the company would give customers a conspicuously simple way to opt out of unnecessary data sharing.
June 5, 2019
Overdrive Radio
2018 âcoulda planned betterâ: Counting down the top 10 Overdrive Radio podcasts of the year
Take a review run back through some of those most memorable moments from the top 10 most-listened-to episodes of the year, from details of owner-op Mark Kirbysonâs skepticism of any wisdom present in the oft-repeated âshoulda planned betterâ to more than two podcasts dedicated to recognizing the many best-avoided games brokers play in contracts ⌠and much more besides.
December 31, 2018
Overdrive Radio
How long will good times in the economy last? And: Mailbag from the no-parking trail
Truckstop.com panelists discuss predictions for how long economic conditions will continue to favor trucking. Plus, owner-operator expresses parking dismay.
June 1, 2018
Overdrive Radio
The âAmazon effectâ and opportunities for small fleets, owner-ops who can cash in
Part 1 of this edition of Overdrive Radio podcast delves into the opportunities and dilemmas small carriers, owner-operators, and brokers currently face.
May 25, 2018
Channel 19
Autonomous revolution may be nigh, but itâs coming for brokers faster than operators
We've all heard about autonomous trucks, but Noel Perry believes automation will come to brokerage businesses before automated trucks hit the road.
May 23, 2018
Channel 19
CSAâs batting average: MCSAC snapshot
The program has hit one out of the park in getting carriersâ attention, but MCSAC CSA Subcommittee members point to more strikeouts than base hits.
February 6, 2013
Business
Panel highlights CSA data-quality issues
The Feb.5, 2013, meeting of the FMCSAâs CSA Subcommitte to the MCSAC advisory board revealed data quality is a top stakeholder concern with the enforcement regime.
February 5, 2013
Channel 19
Modest proposal: $65/hour, fair detention rate to protect small biz
A reader sees a need for mandatory detention pay to protect the small business trucking life from the continuing encroachment of big-business competition and government regulation in the form of tightening hours and EOBRs.
November 27, 2012
Channel 19
The safety argument for increased pay
At U.S. House hearing on CSA, concerns about driver pay were aired with contentions that better nondriving-time compensation was much needed.
July 30, 2012
Channel 19
CSA two-punch: Second lawsuit brought
A suit against the FMCSAâs CSA program brought by the ASECTT group alleged unfairness to small carriers within FMCSAâs compliance and enforcement regime.
July 19, 2012
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