Truck driver recruiting has changed a lot over the years, but the COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes taking place at warp speed. Listen to this latest episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn how recruiting has changed for both drivers and trucking fleets.

In this interview with the CEO of the driver recruiting and compliance management system provider DriverReach, Jeremy Reymer discusses what truckers need to know when looking for jobs in this changing environment. He also talks with host Evan Lockridge about what fleets need to do better when it comes to finding drivers and the biggest mistakes drivers need to avoid when looking for jobs.

Hiring Truckers or Looking for a Truck Driving Job? Learn How Recruiting Has Changed

General consensus in the trucking industry indicates that a plan to require activated speed limiters on tractor-trailers is back on the drawing board at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast and learn what could be in this expected proposal.

Retired trucking telematics expert Tom Cuthbertson discusses which trucks may or may not be covered under a speed limiter mandate and how it could be enforced. He also covers how soon this could become a regulation and how long the FMCSA may give the trucking industry to comply.

Time to Prepare for Expected Truck Speed Limiter Mandate

Freight rates and demand for trucking services continue to struggle due to the COVID-19 outbreak. To make up the gap in earnings, truck operators must find ways to improve efficiency and save money on fuel. Two recent real-world demonstrations reveal how to start saving time and money immediately, which can lead to a number of other benefits.
Listen to this latest installment of the trucking podcast “Eyes on the Road,” presented by PrePass, as host Evan Lockridge talks with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. They discuss how current technology, as well as driving techniques, can result in increased truck fuel economy by more than 30%.

New Studies Reveal Hidden Benefits of Efficient Truck Driving

The subject of whether it’s permissible for truck drivers to possess a firearm in the cab or sleeper of their rig is far from cut and dry. Some say it is one of the most complicated trucking legal issues there is.

Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast, presented by PrePass, as host Evan Lockridge talks with truck driver defense attorney Brad Klepper of Drivers Legal Plan. They discuss what the laws are when it comes to truckers possessing guns and how one court case changed the way fleets can set policies about guns. They also talk what fleets need to do when it comes to having a policy for both company drivers and owner-operators possessing firearms on the road.

Firearms and Legal Concerns for Truckers

A recent study shows the amount of tolls collected for roads, bridges and tunnels in the U.S. over a ten-year period increased more than four times the cost of living. Much of that money comes from trucking. Sometimes you have no choice but to take a toll route, however, there are ways you can keep your toll costs down.

Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge talks with Drew Anderson with PrePass about how you can spend less money on truck tolls. They discuss how the many different ways trucks can be incorrectly charged and how to avoid expensive fees for toll violations. They also talk about how you can use toll facilities to improve productivity, saving drivers and fleets valuable time, plus services you can you use to help you monitor for incorrect charges.

How to Spend Less Money on Truck Tolls

Sometimes it’s simply impossible to avoid having to pull in to a weigh station. But how you handle the encounter can mean the difference between further delays and getting back out on the road quickly. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge discusses how to minimize time spent at weigh stations.
In his talk with Steve Vaughn, former law enforcement chief and now vice president of field operations at PrePass Safety Alliance, they discuss:
Why trucks equipped with weigh station bypass service have to occasionally stop at weigh stations
How truckers without weigh station bypass service can minimize delays at scales
The most common mistakes made by truckers at weigh stations, so they don’t happen to you or your drivers
How to minimize the amount of time you or your drivers spend at weigh stations if they are put out of service

Red Light? How to Handle a Truck Weigh Station Visit.

An increasing number of fleets and owner operators are equipping their trucks with on-board video cameras. Listen to this episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge speaks with Seth Clevenger, host of the RoadSigns podcast and managing editor for features with Transport Topics.

They discuss how carriers are using cameras on trucks including for liability protection and driver coaching. The two also talk about privacy issues for drivers when it comes to inward facing cameras, if cameras on tucks will become government mandated equipment, and the increasing integration of cameras with truck telematics systems.

Increasing Use of Onboard Truck Cameras and What’s Next?

Whether you’re talking about race, ethnicity, gender or sexual identification, or even religion, a growing number of people in the trucking industry feel that having a diverse workforce is not only the right thing to do, it also makes good business sense.
Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge talks about diversity with John Esparza, head of the Texas Trucking Association. As a member of the Hispanic community, Esparza discusses why everyone in trucking should care about diversity and how different parts of the industry can work to improve it.

Diversity in Trucking and Creating an Inclusive Work Culture

With a new presidential administration and Democratic control of Congress, expect to see changes in trucking regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Administration as well as in trucking laws from Capitol Hill in 2021. Listen to the latest “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast, presented by PrePass as we talk with former FMCSA deputy administrator Warren Hoemann. He discusses what changes could be in store for fleets and drivers when it comes to hours of service, speed limiters, insurance requirements, the CSA program, driver detention time and more.

Expect Changes in Trucking Regulations with a New Administration and Congress

In 2014, the first announcements from truck manufacturers were made about plans to start offering fully autonomous trucks by 2025. With a little less than four years left before this deadline, it has become clear we’re not going to see trucks without drivers by then.
Listen to this new episode of the “Eyes on the Road” trucking podcast as host Evan Lockridge speaks with trucking journalist Jack Roberts about why this has happened and if we are truly ever going to see fully autonomous trucks on the roadways. They discuss what has to happen for autonomous trucks to become a reality including there being big operational changes in the trucking industry.

Why The Journey Toward Autonomous Trucks Is Taking Longer Than Planned

Visit https://prepass.com to hear the most recent podcasts. "Eyes on the Road" discusses trucking industry hot topics for drivers and fleet managers. The series is presented by PrePass, providers of weigh station bypass, toll payment services and trucking data visualization technology. Hosted by Evan Lockridge, veteran broadcaster and award-winning trucking journalist.

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