The Industry needed an wake-up call and we answered with Brake Check! Hosted by Charles Gracey, Brake Check is here to make an impact! 10-11am Tue. and Thurs.
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Watch @BrakeCheckFW live on @FreightWaves as we talk to @MercerTrans about what you shoukd being paying attention to for a market upswing and operational confidence
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If you're looking for real indicators on the freight market instead of hype, keep your eyes on these key metrics:
1️⃣ Tender Rejection Rates
2️⃣ Capacity Trends
Full episode: vist.ly/597y6
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PAY TRUCKERS FOR ALL THEIR TIME!
Watch this weeks show and see what truckers think...lets see who actually listens to REAL truckers and HEARS what they are saying
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What if paying truck drivers more actually saved carriers money?
Mike Cobb joins Charles Gracey on Brake Check to argue that a 100-truck fleet could dramatically reduce turnover by switching to hourly pay, offering overtime, and compensating drivers for time spent away from home.
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Yup we went there because if your going to fix trucking then you need to fix these self serving "self certified ELDs" and the broken as shit HOS....
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What if the Hours of Service rules are actually making drivers more fatigued?
On Brake Check, Mike Cobb argues that the current 11-hour driving rule forces truckers into constantly changing sleep schedules, disrupting their days and making it harder to get consistent rest.
Hear his proposal on the latest episode with Charles Gracey.
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Charles "@dr_phil_truckn" discusses the hiring process for truck drivers being much like flipper doing backfire through burning hoops while bouncing a ball on their nose with Tim Crawford from @tenstreet
Watch full Brake Check show on @FreightWaves
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We start talking @DeptofWar freight on the show with @maybedanielleee and turns out that may be compromised also!!!!
Watch full Brake Check show on @FreightWaves here:
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