TALTOA
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTALTOA has been training and consulting freight brokers and freight broker agents for over 25 years. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about why we're more than just another "freight broker school". As consultants we want our clients to be successful. Part of being a successful freight broker or freight broker agent is learning how to do it right but more importantly is having the help of a consultant as you begin working as a freight broker.
The TALTOA Podcast is a weekly podcast with a new episode every Wednesday. Listen using your favorite podcast app or watch on YouTube.
TALTOA is one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics training & consulting firms. Training and consulting transportation professionals for over 25 years. Training and consulting for freight brokers, freight broker agents, dispatchers, and carriers.
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TALTOA Podcast - Thursday January 25,2024
January 25, 2024 14:28 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBBuckle up, Michael is on his soapbox today. Jeff Tucker of the TIA and CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide testified last week at a committee hearing in D.C. titled "The State of Transportation." His testimony, his thoughts, his opinions, again HIS testimony. Land Line magazine published an article titled "A Sneak Attack on Broker Transparency." Today, we expect the media to be slanted and biased, but this takes the cake. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W4L...
TALTOA Podcast - Wednesday January 24,2024
January 24, 2024 15:40 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBHalf-way through the week, it's the TALTOA Podcast for Wednesday January 24, 2024. Lot's to talk about today such as some hefty toll enforcement in New York and New Jersey with one trucking company having to pay over $200K. The Mid-America Trucking Show is just around the corner, and the ATRI wants to hear from trucking companies and owner operators on the consequences of driver detention. This and some fun in this TALTOA Podcast. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.co...
TALTOA Podcast - Tuesday January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBThe TALTOA Podcast for Tuesday, January 23,2024 and today is going to be a special day as Michael is sure to step on some toes with right out of the shoot talking about the money brokers make from owner operators. Also, he'll be counting down the top 5 truck stops overall, the top 5 independent truck stops, and the top 5 chain truck stops and this list will surprise you! All the fun stuff too in this TALTOA Podcast. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W4LK2...
TALTOA Podcast - Monday January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024 12:12 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBBack after a day at the hospital, Monday is off to a wintery start with winter storm warnings, icy roads, snow seems to be the norm to start the day. Michael begins by talking about the normal stuff that has nothing to do with trucking, brokering, or even dispatching but he quickly turns the conversation to discussing the importance of communication. It's a two-way street for everyone. He also has a tip for trucking companies working with a freight broker. All this and more in this TALTOA Po...
TALTOA Podcast - January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024 15:45 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBThe TALTOA Podcast for Thursday January 18, 2024 and we're happy to report that the temps they are a rising! At least in our part of the world. Michael wastes no time today diving into “Get To Know Your Customers Day.” This takes Michael on a tangent about how customer service is critical to any business but especially freight brokers. Negativity from the press, State of freight report say's to not hold your breath on 2024. If you accept that as fact, there's someone else in the transportati...
TALTOA Podcast - January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBWe made it to Wednesday, down hill from here (we hope). Today Micheal reviews the Fuel & Spot Rate up-date for the week of January 15, 2024. Diesel is down, gas is down, and spot rates are up from last month. A bit of fun in this podacast as Michael answers the question of what does Al Capone and Betty White have in common? As if the world couldn't get any dumber, Edwardsville, IL is fining a church $750 a day for a city zoning violation. The violation? Sheltering the homeless as bitter cold...
TALTOA Podcast - January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBTwo in a row? Could this be the start of something new for 2024? In this TALTOA podcast Michael has some history fun befrore diving into the news of the day. The News? Bill seeks to ban self-driving trucks, Feds are banning humourous electronic messages, New effort to increase truck insurance minimum to $5M, and a Nort Carolina truck driver wins $1M lottery prize. Don't forget, today is the day that you can watch the TALTOA Fuel & Spot Rate Update (https://yourube.com.taltoa). If you're look...
Taltoa Podcast Monday - 01/15/2024
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBOur first podcast of 2024 with many more to come. Changes to the Taltoa podcast will definitely be noticeable, details coming soon. Michael wastes no time jumping on Washington. Is it Michael or do others feel like D.C. Is trying to ruin the trucking industry? Right out of the shoot, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced its final ruling to reclassify independent contractors as employees! The new rule rescinds the 2021 ruling under President Trump. UCR Fees are going up next year (2025)...
Twas The Day After Christmas... No Loads To Be Found!
December 26, 2023 17:21 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBTook a few weeks off as Michael had the crud that has been going around, but he's back. Today Michael talks about the week between Christmas and New Years. What to expect. This podcast, shorter than our norm, continues by discussing a phone call prior to producning today's podcast. Somone wanting to start a freight broker business, obtain their own license, and begin brokering freight. What did he advise? This and more in today's TALTOA Podcast Freight broker training Truck dispatcher tr...
No Experience In Trucking? Great, The U.S Government Has An FMCSA Job For You!
November 30, 2023 17:27 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIt's the last day of November, and the hits just keep on coming. Where do we start? In this TALTOA Podcast, Michael talks about all the fun stuff, birthdays, today in history but the conversation quickly moves to fuel and spot rates and transportation news. The main discussion to day is the FMCSA Administrator and her thoughs on the root causes of truck-related crashes. Which begs the queston, why does the U.S. Government put appoint people to leadership rolls for the trucking industry ind...
FMCSA Unveils Final Rule On Broker Financial Responsibility!
November 20, 2023 13:17 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBMissed ya last week, we were swamped. But back with 2 podcasts this week. Today is the first and we have a lot to talk about. Besides our normal fair of goodies, Michael is discussing this FMCSA final ruling on a brokers financial responsibility. What changed? Anything? Or just another one of those gevernment "hey look we're doing something" moments to justify their salaries? Get ready for some fireworks too as that door to broker transparency was opened as well. Hey, if you've been wanti...
10 Things To Ask A Potential Freight Customer?
November 07, 2023 17:55 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBThe new and improved TALTOA Podcast returns on a weekly basis today. Michael is back as host and today there is a lot to discuss starting with what happened? Where'd we go, TALTOA update, and some serious soul searching if you want to be a freight broker. All of the regular features are included such as Today Is, Birthdays, Things You Might Want To Know, along with a discussion about why Daylight Savings Time Exists. Where do you land on DST? Of Course trucking and transportation news, and ...
Carrier Out over $100K... Shipper Didn't Pay
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBCarrier or freight broker, don't set yourself up to lose this much money. It's easy to let your customer get in deeper simply because they're a good customer. But if they're not paying you, they're really not a good customer. Also in this TALTOA Podcast... • SAMS Club opening a warehouse in OKC • CHP Invites truckers to a free lunch... really? • FMCSA Revamping Again... What this time? • Navistar recall • Fuel and Spot Rate update TALTOA is one of the nation's leading transportation and logi...
Truck Dispatch Service
August 23, 2023 09:36 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThe TALTOA Podcast, every Wednesday on the TALTOA YouTube channel and on your favorite Podcast app. Today's topic focuses on Independent Truck Dispatch Service and how it should go hand-in-hand with your freight brokerage. * In addition, the weekly fuel and spot rate update * Old Dominion tops Estes' bid for Yellow * CVSA's Brake Safety Week continues * Pilot opens the first "Self-Driving" Truckport? TALTOA is one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics training & consulting fir...
Mayor Pete & Lease Purchase - FBTV Podcast June 14, 2023
July 14, 2023 14:55 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Hollywood Goes On Strike • Armed 8-Year-Old Carjacking? • Mayor Pete To The Rescue… Lease Purchase • Fuel Prices • Rates • and lots more... A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freig...
Double Brokering - FBTV Podcast July 7, 2023
July 07, 2023 17:46 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Double Brokering • Dispatching • Hot Sauce Spill Brings Out The Hazmat Suits • Fuel Prices • Rates • and lots more... A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agent traini...
FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study… On Self-Driving Trucks?
June 28, 2023 18:25 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Truck Operational Cost At All Time High • Big Truck Almost Killed Biker • Serial Truck Tire Slasher In Florida • FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study… On Self-Driving Trucks? • It Took 72 Years, But You Can Now Legally Pump Your Own Gas In Oregon A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been co...
Freight Broker TV Podcast - Top 5 Signs It's Going To Be A Long Summer!
June 21, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • Peterbilt Recall – Fire Hazard • Double Crash Dash Cam Video • FMCSA Has A New Free Service For Drivers • Top 5 Signs It's Going To Be A Long Summer A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeki...
Washington Legislating Bathroom Privileges?
June 16, 2023 13:46 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast... • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • Washington Legislating Bathroom Privileges • CVSA Brake Check Week • Kegs Of Beer Spilled On Michigan Interstate • Interesting Facts About Father's Day A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker...
$129,000 Speeding Ticket? The FBTV Podcast June 8, 2023
June 08, 2023 16:25 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • Atlanta Man Selling Boot Keys • Driver Almost Killed When Train Hits Truck (video) • Truck Charged After Ignoring Road Closed Signs • $129,000 Speeding Ticket A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker ag...
It's The Economy Stupid!!!
May 24, 2023 13:42 - 32 minutes - 44 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • It's the economy stupid…. (Sound familiar?) • Another impossible question • Fuel prices drop again…. Why that isn't a good thing! • Another trucker protest… Protest that won't make rates go up! • You need more customers as a freight broker and as a carrier A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If y...
TIA "Freight Brokers Poised for Long Term Success" - FBTV Podcast for May 2, 2023
May 02, 2023 13:12 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • According to the TIA, freight brokers poised for long term success • NO “Dirty” diesel trucks in California – 2036 • Ready for the spit test? • FedEx plans to close 29 locations • Building your brokerage or agency by adding agents A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a c...
Capacity Vs. Available Freight - Freight Broker TV Podcast
April 25, 2023 13:02 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Capacity Vs. Available Freight • The Load Board Refresh • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • The 10 Best (& worst) States Driving Conditions • Mayor Pete All In On ELD's & Speed Limiters A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, se...
More On How To Find Customers With Freight - FBTV Podcast April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023 13:48 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast; • How to prospect and find shippers • 1,000,000 dimes stolen out of a truck parked at Walmart • CVSA 72 Hour Roadcheck is just around the corner • More truck recalls • The fuel and spot rate update for the week of April 17th This and more in this Freight Broker TV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant ...
Trucking Money Seized By The Government... Returned By The Court! (almost 3 years later)
April 11, 2023 14:41 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBJoin Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast Utah closes highways due to avalanche threat, a trucking company owner gets his money back, automatic emergency brakes on big trucks, truck helicopter collision, and a measure to overturn EPA rule has been introduced to the House and Senate. This and more in this Freight Broker TV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the...
Legalized Marijuana? For Trucking? Your Opinion Is Wanted!
April 04, 2023 15:36 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBLet's talk contracts. Specifically, sales-agent contracts. Also in this FBTV Podcast truck driver opinions wanted on legalized marijuana, oil prices are going up, police in Ohio can pull you over for holding a phone. These stories and more in this Freight Broker TV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broke...
The FBTV Podcast For March 28th, 2023... When NOT To Use That Credit Card!
March 28, 2023 13:59 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBCredit Cards… The topic of this FBTV Podcast. In addition truck parking is in the news along with U.S. Express is selling, ELD blacklist adds one more, women as professional driver numbers are up, and of course another truck recall. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker agen...
The Day After... CDL Driver To Be Required In Autonomous Trucks?
March 18, 2023 13:23 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBStress! Lots of stress in the transportation industry, today we'll be talking about how to reduce that stress. A bill in California has been introduced to require a human being be behind the wheel of an autonomous truck for it to be legally operated on a public road. Julie Su? Enough said. This and more in this Freight Broker TV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freig...
This Is The Weekend... Spring Forward!
March 10, 2023 13:31 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBThe topic of this FBTV Podcast, you have dual authority (carrier and broker), should you broker loads to your own truck? Also in this FBTV Podcast a 12% excise tax repeal, Class 8 truck orders up in February, and two rest areas in Missouri are being converted into parking areas. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking...
We're Back...FBTV Podcast Is Back!
March 03, 2023 14:19 - 30 minutes - 42 MBWe're back from an unscheduled hiatus, new server nightmare. In this FBTV Podcast we'll be talking about operational costs. Freight broker and trucking company operating costs. Also, in this podcast the fuel and spot rate update for the week of February 27, 2023. This and more in the FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, sometimes twice a week, and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker ...
Shippers Unwilling To Pay Higher Freight Rates? SO????
January 24, 2023 19:49 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBToday we answer a question for a FBTV Podcast listener. In addition, trucking and transportation news. Trucking companies are concerned about shippers unwilling to pay higher rates, Walmart training associates to earn their CDL's, and the 10 best and worst states to drive in. This an more in this FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, sometimes twice a week, and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or fr...
Let's Talk More About Load Boards....
January 18, 2023 14:20 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBThe main topic for this FBTV Podcast is load boards. Yes, we discussed the DAT One a bit last week, but today we are looking at 3 different load boards. DAT, Truckstop, and 123Loadboard. We'll be looking at the pricing and how it differs depending on if you are a carrier or broker. If you are a new broker, we have some important recommendations for you that will save you money. Also in the FBTV Podcast, Today's Impossible Question, news concerning class 8 truck sales, an FMCSA border inves...
Welcome To 2023.... What's New?
January 10, 2023 13:53 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThe first FBTV Podcast for 2023. Hoping everyone had a great holiday season. The FBTV Podcast is back in 2023 with trucking and transportation news, fuel & fuel surcharge updates, spot rates, and more in this FBTV Podcast. In this FBTV Podcast, Michael takes a look at what's new for 2023. DAT ONE? DAT ONE is what happens when you try to fix something that isn't broke. An article on a transportation website has a headline “Shippers Remain in Control of Rates.” What a bunch of garbage. Shippe...
Trucking & Transportation News & More...
November 02, 2022 13:16 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBLet the holidays begin. The first FBTV Podcast for November. Trucking and transportation news, fuel & fuel surcharge updates, spot rates, and more in this FBTV Podcast. Today's topic is taken from a comment left on our YouTube channel. The commenter wanted to know what happens if the carrier starts a brokerage and gets business from the customer? Good question. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been consideri...
FBTV Podcast - Q&A (How To Become A Freight Broker Agent?)
October 26, 2022 13:59 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThe last FBTV Podcast for October 2022 and there's a lot to talk about. Today features a Q & A from Anita. Anita has been searching for information on becoming a freight broker agent, not a freight broker… a freight broker agent. In addition, the Q & A another huge recall (over 76K trucks), Volvo has a new tool, EV Truck stops? Yep. Medical news… a new cancer-stopping pill appears to be working. Want to go to the World Series? Get out your credit card with a huge limit. All this and much m...
What Is Going On With Fuel Prices?
October 12, 2022 20:12 - 31 minutes - 43 MBLots to talk about this week on this FBTV Podcast. Fuel prices are the number 1 topic as the price for diesel is up 39 cents per gallon, gas is up 13 cents per gallon. Fuel is up over 100% over the past two years. Also in this FBTV Podcast, A large rail union has rejected the contract, three Colorado chain law check points this month, the ATRI study for predicting truck crashes is out. All this and more on the FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday and is hosted by M...
How To Become A Freight Broker Agent...
October 05, 2022 16:17 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week is Q&A week on the FBTV Podcast. Today, three questions about the same thing, working as a freight broker agent. Also in this FBTV Podcast fuel prices (expect those to start going up again). Also we'll be discussing a sweet truck wreck in California, the FMCSA electronic ID systems, the enhanced CMV inspection program for driverless trucks, and from the “can't fix stupid” department a man that hitched a ride on the back of a tractor trailer looking for his wife? He took a 130 mile ...
Double Brokered Loads
September 28, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBA lot to talk about in this FBTV Podcast. First up, Hurricane Ian. As a freight broker, dispatcher, even a dispatch service you need to be watching the weather. Today's topic is focused on double brokered loads. As a broker you can protect yourself and your load, and it's not that difficult. In addition to Ian and double brokered loads we'll be talking about Canada, Tesla recalls, trailer sales are up, and no more truck-only tolls in Rhode Island. This and more in this FBTV Podcast. A new ...
How To Approach A Potential Customer On A Cold Call
September 21, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIt's a Q & A on this FBTV Podcast. Collette, a licensed freight broker, asks how to approach a potential customer on a cold call. This question led to a lot of other information especially if you are a carrier using brokers for all of you loads. In addition to the Q & A we'll be talking about fuel prices, the report card for the CVSA 72 hour Roadcheck, and the announcement from Governor DeSantis how Florida will spend over $8 million to expand CDL training opportunities. If that's not enoug...
Load Boards For Freight Brokers & Carriers
September 14, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this FBTV Podcast, the first for September and possibly the last FBTV Podcast of Summer '22, the topic is load boards. Which load boards to use and cost if you are just starting your freight broker operation. Also in this episode truckers' overtime bill introduced in the Senate, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week continues through September 17th, Western Star truck recall, fuel prices, ELDorado ELD's, spot rates, fuel surcharge and more. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednes...
Let's Talk Email - Perception Becomes Reality!
August 31, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBWe have a new schedule for Freight Broker TV Podcast and videos. Tuesday and Thursday will be when our YouTube videos drops and the FBTV Podcast will be available on Wednesday. The Tuesday YouTube video will be our FBTV Fuel Update with Thursday's video will focus on topics and Q & A's. In this FBTV Podcast the topic of the day is once again, email. As perception creates reality, we really want to be perceived as a professional in our selected industry. We'll talk everything email from usin...
Building Relationships With Shippers & Carriers
August 26, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBAs we are continue to get our schedule worked out for the days that our podcast will drop, the topic of today's FBTV Podcast is building relationships with shippers and carriers. Also in this FBTV Podcast fuel prices, Covenant talks EV, Heartland to by CFI, CHP to host free catered lunch during Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and more. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as...
The Trucks Ready To Go.... well... not so much.
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBTook a week off but the FBTV Podcast is back with a new schedule (TBA). It's August 22, 2022 and the topic of today's podcast is dispatchers saying the truck is ready, when it isn't. We'll be talking about that and chain laws, 2290's and more. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or freight broker age...
The Truck Or The Brokerage? Which should come first?
August 10, 2022 13:30 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThe middle-of-the-week FBTV Podcast. Today's topic, which should come first, the truck or the freight brokerage? We get this question a lot from those wanting to start a trucking company and a freight brokerage. We'll also be talking about the cost of diesel and gas, the difference between the AAA & EIA fuel prices, spot rates, the CVSA brake check week, and the July Class 8 truck orders. All this and more in this FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday an...
Q&A Day - Too Many Calls From Dispatch Services
August 06, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIt's Q&A Day on the FBTV Podcast. Your questions our answers. More great questions today relating to what kind of loads should I be working, too many calls from dispatch companies, and I'm moving to another brokerage. In addition we'll be talking about the CVSA brake week, 2290's, U.S. Express, I-70 closure in Kansas, FMCSA helping vets get into trucking, another toll increase on the PA Turnpike. This and more on this FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday...
Self-Driving Truck Crash Blamed On Human Error?
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBHalf-way through the week, Wednesday August 3, 2022, and another FBTV Podcast. The topic of the day centers around something that can cause a lot of problems if not done correctly, vetting a carrier, due diligence, checking out a trucking company, carrier set-up… what ever you wish to call it you can't afford NOT to this correctly. Also in the FBTV Podcast fuel prices, down but c'mon… they're still stupid high! In addition we'll talk about spot rates, the new Oreo flavor, how many footballs...
Can Freight Be Brokered On Weekends?
July 30, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIt's The Saturday morning FBTV Q&A Podcast. Your questions our answers. More great questions today that include brokering as an independent contractor, cost for training, cold calls and the start-up period as a freight broker and is it possible to start a freight brokerage and only broker on weekends. In addition to the great questions, we're celebrating cheesecake day! Plus talking about banana's all over the road, Knott's Berry Farm, Jet Blue and Spirit Airlines, and NBC cancels a new sho...
Accessorial Fees - What Are They & How Much
July 27, 2022 15:29 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Freight Broker TV Wednesday Podcast with you host Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. TALTOA is a leading transportation & logistics training & consulting firm training & consulting freight brokers, freight broker agents, and carriers. Today's topic will be focused on accessorial fees paid by shippers and paid to carriers. In addition, we'll be discussing the FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program that kicked off yesterday, the best and worst teen drivers, fuel prices, sp...
Freight Broker Questions & Answers
July 23, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIt's Q&A Day on the FBTV Podcast with more great questions such as should a broker be calling “Anywhere” trucks? Are freight brokers just getting lucky? Dispatcher to driver and now to broker? In addition to the Q&A's, JB get's a new president, Portland is thinking about banning diesel, and Ford to cut 8000 jobs to invest in EV. All this and more in this FBTV Podcast. A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you...
How Much Should You Spend For A Shipper Directory?
July 20, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIt's the Wednesday morning FBTV Podcast. The topic of todays podcast is Prospecting Tools. Specifically, directories. In addition to today's topic, we'll also be discussing fuel prices and how the Biden administration is taking credit for the recent drop. North Carolina kicks off a weeklong speed enforcement effort, and California's AB5. This and more in this FBTV Podcast A new FBTV Podcast is available every Wednesday & Saturday and is hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If ...