In today’s show, I’ll explain the newly proposed hours-of-service rules so you can go leave your comments for the FMCSA. And speaking of safety issues, we’ve got a couple of truck recalls, yet another inspection blitz, more about ELD compliance, more about platooning, and you better watch out in Minnesota.


We’ll also discuss the laws behind drug and alcohol screening and sleep apnea, then we’ll hit on deceptive factoring, yet another carrier shutting down and leaving drivers stranded, whether you should be paid for sleeping, and finally your chance to be a superstar on TV.


Trucker Grub is going to point us to some yummy cajun food this time around.


In the feedback segment, we’ll hear a tailgating story of a guy stuck in a truck sandwich, a funny story about sleep apnea, taking a large dog on the road, and what the heck is Slack?


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Links mentioned in the podcast:


Pilot Flying J gearing up to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week from OverdriveOnline.com


More than 25,000 Volvo trucks recalled over transmission issues


from OverdriveOnline.com


Certain Freightliner Cascade tractors recalled over brake airline issue


from OverdriveOnline.com


Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-21


from OverdriveOnline.com


Your Comprehensive Guide To The Proposed HOS Reform Rules


from TheTruckersReport.com


As industry groups laud FMCSA’s hours proposal, truckers offer mixed reactions


from OverdriveOnline.com


FMCSA Proposes Removing Another CDL Testing Regulation


from TheTruckersReport.com


FMCSA begins to explore harassment of female, minority truckers


from OverdriveOnline.com


The mandate’s last roundup: The AOBRD-to-ELD shift


from OverdriveOnline.com


The AOBRD-to-ELD shift: Data/edits and visibility at roadside


from OverdriveOnline.com


Hours edits: Drivers in full control with ELDs


from OverdriveOnline.com


FMCSA FAQ for ELD rule



Trucking Law: Drug and alcohol regs are tighter than most know


from OverdriveOnline.com


Trucking Law: Adapting to sleep apnea’s most common treatment


from OverdriveOnline.com


Bucking court rulings, DOL argues drivers aren’t owed sleeper berth pay


from OverdriveOnline.com


Caution urged regarding deceptive factoring practices


from OverdriveOnline.com


One driver, two trucks — Peloton aims for Level 4 platooning platform


from OverdriveOnline.com


Got A Speed Limiter? MN State Police Are Ticketing Slow Drivers!


from TheTruckersReport.com


Carrier Shuts Down, Leaves 300+ Drivers Stranded


from TheTruckersReport.com


Wanna Be On TV? Casting Call For Skilled Truckers!


from TheTruckersReport.com


For the Trucker Grub segment, Nick Mack features cajun food at the Tiger Cafe on I-10 Exit 139.


Links in the Feedback section:


Lenny read TD95: 4 Reasons That Trucker Might Be Tailgating You and tells his harrowing experience with big rigs.


Driver Dave is back with a funny story about sleep apnea.


Christopher has a question about taking a large dog on the road with him.


Brad is a new listener and asks how to join the Trucker Dump Slack group.


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