TTT Podcast | TN Truck Thought

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  When a tow becomes a $150,000 problem 01.09.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail About the episode: Predatory towing disputes can escalate fast. Hear how trucking industry leaders are addressing the problem, warning signs, disputed tow bills and insurance considerations. About the podcast: TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep ...
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  Decoding DataQs: A Better Process or Just a Longer "No"? 07.07.2026 50min

  Send us Fan Mail FMCSA is overhauling the DataQs challenge system. Here's what motor carriers need to know about the new process, what's still broken and how to protect your safety record. TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, includi...
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  Supreme Court Showdown: Inside Montgomery v. Caribe 10.06.2026 1h 15min

  Send us Fan Mail The Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Caribe decision confirms that negligent selection claims against freight brokers can move forward nationwide. Here’s what the ruling means for brokers, carriers and fleet leaders, and why defensible processes matter more than ever. TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues fac...
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  Clarity in Chaos: How to Manage Loud Fleet Data 06.04.2026 59min

  Send us Fan Mail TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply c...
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  Miles of Misunderstanding: The Truth About Trucking 05.03.2026 51min

  Send us Fan Mail TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply c...
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  Navigating the Trucking Insurance Process 15.01.2026 1h 5min

  Send us Fan Mail Motor carriers rank insurance as one of their top concerns, landing at number three on the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) list of industry issues. If you’re trying to make sense of the insurance process, you need more than a checklist. You need a strategy that positions your business for stability and long-term success. In this episode of TN Truck Thought, Bert Mayo, vice president of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies, and Johnny Schrunk, transportation...
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  Demand or Supply: Where is the Trucking Industry Now and Where Is It Headed? 06.11.2025 1h 2min

  Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: New federal rules on non-domicile CDLs and enforcement crackdowns on drivers’ English language proficiency are creating significant angst in the trucking industry. When coupled with stubborn economic uncertainty, many wonder how this will all impact their business in the coming weeks and months. As a featured guest on the TN Truck Thought podcast, Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR Transportation Intelligence, delivers a data-...
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  Breaking Down CVSA’S 2025 Annual Conference and What It Means for You 09.10.2025 51min

  Send us Fan Mail Held in Denver, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 Annual Meeting brought together federal and state enforcement officials, carriers and industry experts to explore how safety and compliance are evolving on the road. The meeting highlighted several emerging trends that are reshaping the landscape of commercial vehicle safety. From a crackdown on electronic logging device (ELD) fraud and English language proficiency to delays in medical certifications ...
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  Portable Benefits in Trucking: A Game-Changer for Independent Contractors 11.09.2025 54min

  Send us Fan Mail In the ever-evolving world of transportation, one topic is gaining traction among industry professionals, motor carriers, policymakers and independent contractors alike: portable benefits. Legal and insurance experts Greg Feary (Scopelitis Law Firm) and Chris Gulker (TrueNorth Companies), along with hosts P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler, explored how portable benefits could impact and reshape the future of trucking. TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featurin...
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  Pushups to Paychecks: The Hidden Cost of Neglecting Drivers 31.07.2025 1h

  Send us Fan Mail In the world of transportation, we talk a lot about safety – hours of service, compliance, vehicle maintenance and more. But what if we’re missing a critical piece of the puzzle? What if the real root cause of many safety issues isn’t just what happens on the road, but what’s happening in the lives of the drivers behind the wheel? In this episode of the TTT Podcast, hosts P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler sat down with Dr. Mark Manera (Founder & CEO of Offshift), Tim O’Ne...
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  English Language Proficiency Enforcement: Your Questions Answered 18.06.2025 58min

  Send us Fan Mail The trucking industry is bracing for a significant shift in enforcement. On June 25, 2025, a new enforcement directive will take effect, placing drivers out-of-service if they fail to meet English language proficiency (ELP) standards under FMCSA regulation 391.11(b)(2). This change, prompted by a presidential executive order, has sparked intense discussion across the industry – and for good reason. In this episode of the TTT podcast, industry experts Adrienne Gildea (CVSA), ...
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  Trucking Accidents and How to Handle Them: A Legal Viewpoint 20.05.2025 58min

  Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: When a crash happens, chaos follows – but your response doesn’t have to. In this episode, legal expert Steve Stanaszak (Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary) and safety pro John Biblis (TrueNorth) join the team to break down what every carrier and driver can do in the critical moments after a highway accident. From preserving evidence and managing emotions to avoiding costly legal missteps, this conversation is packed with real-world advice...
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  Lawsuit Abuse and Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking: Past, Present and Future 10.04.2025 44min

  Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: Lawsuit abuse and the rise of nuclear verdicts are a crisis in the trucking industry driving up costs, shutting down businesses and hamstringing the industry. We've seen jury awards and settlements in hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars, often far exceeding the actual damages. These outsized verdicts are driving skyrocketing insurance premiums, forcing small and mid-sized carriers out of business, and creating an environment where frivo...
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  The Road Ahead: Autonomous Trucks in 2025 06.03.2025 53min

  Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: The autonomous trucking landscape has been a topic of interest and debate for many years within the trucking industry. As we begin 2025, many are anticipating making significant strides in advancing autonomous vehicles (AVs). The recent announcement of a new partnership between Waabi and Volvo, as well as that of Torc Robotics’ planned new autonomous hub in Texas and expansion of offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are proof that 2025 could be a pi...
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  What Can Drivers and Motor Carriers Learn from NTSB Truck and Bus Crash Investigations 09.01.2025 1h 4min

  Send us Fan Mail The National Transportation Safety Board is a critical piece in helping to advance transportation safety through their comprehensive crash investigations. With over 10,000 investigations done over the years, their experience and expertise offer valuable insights for improving truck and bus safety for drivers, motor carriers, and government agencies. Joined by Bert Mayo and Shawn Currie, we discuss the National Transportation Safety Board and what they do and what they have f...
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  Reflecting on the 2024 Trucking Industry 12.12.2024 37min

  Send us Fan Mail Tis the season to be thankful and give praise to all things good in the trucking industry. In this podcast, that’s exactly what we are doing. Joined by Bert Mayo and John Biblis, we discuss what we’re thankful for and all the positives that came from the trucking industry in 2024! Topics Covered: • All time low crash rates • Economy improvements • Government regulations • FMCSA &nbs...
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  Talking Shop with Jack Van Steenburg on All Things Trucking and Safety 07.11.2024 1h 2min

  Send us Fan Mail About the Podcast: In this podcast, we take a different approach of just talking shop! Compliance vs safety, government regulations, crash rates, safety and all things about trucking and safety. Joining this episode are guests Jack Van Steenburg and Chad Graber. Topics Covered: • Insights into how government and enforcement work • Compliance versus Safety • Government regulations and priorities • Major hurdles in...
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  Analyzing Trucking’s Operational Costs: ATRI’s Latest Report 10.10.2024 1h

  Send us Fan Mail ATRI has been publishing its Operational Costs in Trucking report since 2008 that brings in operational data on all things trucking and freight. This annual report has been influential in helping companies in benchmarking their performance to get ahead of and understand where they are and where they need to go. In this podcast episode, we explore the findings from the latest report and the impacts on the trucking industry. Joining this episode are guests Alex Leslie of ATRI a...
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  Cyber Security: What We Need to Know in the Trucking Industry 05.09.2024 56min

  Send us Fan Mail In an ever-evolving world, data and cyber security are at an all-time high. With the advancement in back office and vehicle technologies, interconnectivity of systems, AI, and analytics, cyber security has never been more needed to protect your business and your brand. In this podcast episode, we explore the cyber security significance, the impact on the trucking industry and what it will mean going forward. Joining this episode are guests Aaron Voss and Clay Swanson of TrueN...
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  How the Loper Bright SCOTUS Decision on Chevron Could Impact Trucking 31.07.2024 53min

  Send us Fan Mail The “Chevron Doctrine”, a principle that was decided by the Supreme Court in 1984 and has had a significant influence over federal regulations, was recently overturned by this Supreme Court. This doctrine, a pillar of administrative law that has influenced federal rulemaking over the last 40 years, directed courts to defer to federal agencies when interpreting sometimes ambiguous statutes enacted by Congress. In this podcast episode, we explore the Chevron Doctrine, the recen...