Broker transparency? OOIDA says yes

Published: Oct. 16, 2020, midnight

LLN (10/15/20) – Should brokers provide information about what loads pay to truckers? OOIDA calls for broker transparency, and the FMCSA wants to hear from drivers on the topic. Also, a chance to get be part of greater driver input at FMCSA and three upcoming chances for truckers to speak out. Wyoming is getting closer to charging truckers and other road users by the mile, while Michigan works on their own plan for how to pay for roads. What lessons and information have we learned about COVID-19, and how it might affect trucking? And a young trucker offers his view of the industry today.

0:00 – Newscast.

10:14 – Broker transparency; driver panel; comment requests.

25:06 – Wyoming, Michigan road funding.

39:49 – COVID-19 lessons; a young trucker’s observations.