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All motor carriers unfortunately deal with the concern of crashes and how to prevent them. Industry can sometimes be challenged with how best to assess preventability when evaluating crashes, and some wonder whether they even should be making these assessments given the litigious environment in trucking today. FMCSA has understood the value and necessity of preventability by establishing their Crash Preventability Determination Program and through its safety rating process. Bert Mayo and David O’Neal join the TN Truck Thought Podcast to discuss preventability from a safety, government, and insurance standpoint. 
Topics include: 
        · Defining preventability 
        · What carriers need to consider when looking at determining preventability 
        · Defensive Driving 
        · Why do carriers make preventability determinations 
        · Motor Carrier approaches in making preventability determinations and what                         information to consider using 
        · When carriers should consider using committees in evaluating crashes 
        · How do insurers look at crashes, preventability, and risk exposure 
        · How to approach dealing with the driver in assessing preventability 
        · The Government’s role in preventability and how its Crash Preventability                                 Determination Program works 
Industry specialists featured: 
        · Host, P. Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
        · Co-Host, Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
        · Guest, Bert Mayo, Vice President of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies 
        · Guest, David O’Neal, Senior Associate at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

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About the Podcast: 

The independent contractor model is under scrutiny again. The wage and hour division issued a final rule modifying the analysis it uses to determine employee and independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Greg Feary and Chris Gulker join the TN Truck Thought Podcast to discuss the implications of this act and how Independent Contractors should respond.

Topics include:
     •  DOL Rule Clarifications
     •  The Power of Negotiation
     •  Navigating Government Regulations
     •  Avoiding Misclassification Pitfalls
     •  The ABC Test Demystified
     •  Insights on Lease Purchases 

Industry specialists featured: 
      •  Host, Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting
      •  Co-Host, Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelities Transportation Consulting
      •  Guest, Greg Feary, President and Managing Partner at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
      •  Guest, Chris Gulker, Executive Vice President at TrueNorth Companies

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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.
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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.

 About the Podcast: 

Bert Mayo returns to the TN Truck Thought Podcast to flip the script on Sean and Steve and get their predictions on trucking-related legislation, regulations, and related actions for 2024. They consider the implications of an election year and the political climate, as well as other factors when making their predictions for what progress, or lack thereof, they expect to see and the impact it will have on motor carriers, drivers, and independent contractors. 

Topics include: 
   - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
   - Drug and Alcohol Testing 
   - Speed Limiter Rule 
   - CSA 
   - Safety Rating Process 
   - Technology 
   - Enforcement Modernization 

In addition to sharing their predictions for what progress they do and don’t expect to see this year, they share what issues they would like to see prioritized moving forward.  

Industry specialists featured:  
   - Host, Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
   - Co-Host, Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
   - Guest, Bert Mayo, Vice President of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies 

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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by P. Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C. 
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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.

 In the FAST Act, signed into law in late 2015, Congress acted by instructing the FMCSA to establish the Beyond Compliance Program in response to trucking community interest. The Beyond Compliance program, which has been implemented in various ways in the US (in other transportation modes and EPA) and globally, reflects a recognition that safety measures should not solely be confined to regulatory mandates. FMCSA has yet to act on the direction of Congress, but there has been a recent resurgence in interest for FMCSA to announce its plan of action for implementing the program. 

Industry Specialists featured in this discussion: 
      •  Host, Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
      •  Co-Host, Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
      •  Guest, John Biblis, Senior Safety and Loss Control Specialist at TrueNorth Companies 

 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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2023©TrueNorth Companies, L.C. 
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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.

 About the Podcast: 

The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) releases an annual report on critical issues in the trucking industry. This report is based on a survey from industry practitioners to determine the most important issues they face. At the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition event, the top five issues in this year’s report were released:
      • The economy
      • Truck Parking 
      • Fuel Prices
      • Driver Shortage
      • Driver Compensation

As years go by, more and more stakeholders have been invited to provide their opinions. Over 4,000 stakeholders participated in this years survey, with 47% of stakeholders representing motor carriers, 29% were drivers, and 23% represented law enforcement and industry suppliers. 

Industry specialists featured in this discussion:
     • Host, Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting
     • Co-Host, Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelities Transportation Consulting
     • Guest, Bert Mayo, Vice President of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies

ATRI'S Survey: https://truckingresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ATRI-Top-Industry-Issues-2023.pdf 
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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.

About the Podcast: 

One of the major challenges facing the FMCSA is the growing scale of the trucking industry. With hundreds of thousands of carriers operating millions of vehicles across the United States, conducting thorough inspections on each one is an impossible task. Currently, FMCSA is only able to inspect a fraction of the vehicles, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of their enforcement programs. However, it's important to note that inspections are just one part of the equation.

Industry specialists featured in this discussion:
   • Host, P. Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
   • Co-Host Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelities Transportation Consulting 
   • Guest, Bert Mayo, Vice President of Risk Solutions at TrueNorth Companies

Leave your comment to FMCSA: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FMCSA-2022-0003-0005

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2023©TrueNorth Companies, L.C. 
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 chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.