Buckle up, Michael is on his soapbox today. Jeff Tucker of the TIA and CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide testified last week at a committee hearing in D.C. titled "The State of Transportation." His testimony, his thoughts, his opinions, again HIS testimony. Land Line magazine published an article titled "A Sneak Attack on Broker Transparency." Today, we expect the media to be slanted and biased, but this takes the cake. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W4LK25/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= TALTOA Truck Dispatcher Training Manual: https ..read more

Half-way through the week, it's the TALTOA Podcast for Wednesday January 24, 2024. Lot's to talk about today such as some hefty toll enforcement in New York and New Jersey with one trucking company having to pay over $200K. The Mid-America Trucking Show is just around the corner, and the ATRI wants to hear from trucking companies and owner operators on the consequences of driver detention. This and some fun in this TALTOA Podcast. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W4LK25/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= TALTOA Truck Dispatcher Training Man ..read more

The TALTOA Podcast for Tuesday, January 23,2024 and today is going to be a special day as Michael is sure to step on some toes with right out of the shoot talking about the money brokers make from owner operators. Also, he'll be counting down the top 5 truck stops overall, the top 5 independent truck stops, and the top 5 chain truck stops and this list will surprise you! All the fun stuff too in this TALTOA Podcast. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W4LK25/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= TALTOA Truck Dispatcher Training Manual: https://ww ..read more

Back after a day at the hospital, Monday is off to a wintery start with winter storm warnings, icy roads, snow seems to be the norm to start the day. Michael begins by talking about the normal stuff that has nothing to do with trucking, brokering, or even dispatching but he quickly turns the conversation to discussing the importance of communication. It's a two-way street for everyone. He also has a tip for trucking companies working with a freight broker. All this and more in this TALTOA Podcast. TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6W4LK25/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 ..read more

The TALTOA Podcast for Thursday January 18, 2024 and we're happy to report that the temps they are a rising! At least in our part of the world. Michael wastes no time today diving into “Get To Know Your Customers Day.” This takes Michael on a tangent about how customer service is critical to any business but especially freight brokers. Negativity from the press, State of freight report say's to not hold your breath on 2024. If you accept that as fact, there's someone else in the transportation industry that will thank you and make all kinds of money! Gas & diesel price update and much more ..read more

We made it to Wednesday, down hill from here (we hope). Today Micheal reviews the Fuel & Spot Rate up-date for the week of January 15, 2024. Diesel is down, gas is down, and spot rates are up from last month. A bit of fun in this podacast as Michael answers the question of what does Al Capone and Betty White have in common? As if the world couldn't get any dumber, Edwardsville, IL is fining a church $750 a day for a city zoning violation. The violation? Sheltering the homeless as bitter cold temperatures hit. As the bitter cold hits, many are losing power. Here's an easy way to know if the ..read more

Two in a row? Could this be the start of something new for 2024? In this TALTOA podcast Michael has some history fun befrore diving into the news of the day. The News? Bill seeks to ban self-driving trucks, Feds are banning humourous electronic messages, New effort to increase truck insurance minimum to $5M, and a Nort Carolina truck driver wins $1M lottery prize. Don't forget, today is the day that you can watch the TALTOA Fuel & Spot Rate Update (https://yourube.com.taltoa). If you're looking for the Amazon links to the TALTOA Freight Broker Training Manual or the Truck Dispatchers Train ..read more

Took a few weeks off as Michael had the crud that has been going around, but he's back. Today Michael talks about the week between Christmas and New Years. What to expect. This podcast, shorter than our norm, continues by discussing a phone call prior to producning today's podcast. Somone wanting to start a freight broker business, obtain their own license, and begin brokering freight. What did he advise? This and more in today's TALTOA Podcast Freight broker training Truck dispatcher training Https://taltoa.com ..read more

Took a few weeks off as Michael had the crud that has been going around, but he's back. Today Michael talks about the week between Christmas and New Years. What to expect. This podcast, shorter than our norm, continues by discussing a phone call prior to producning today's podcast. Somone wanting to start a freight broker business, obtain their own license, and begin brokering freight. What did he advise? This and more in today's TALTOA Podcast Freight broker training Truck dispatcher training Https://taltoa.com ..read more

The TALTOA Podcast, every Wednesday on the TALTOA YouTube channel and on your favorite Podcast app. Today's topic focuses on Independent Truck Dispatch Service and how it should go hand-in-hand with your freight brokerage. * In addition, the weekly fuel and spot rate update * Old Dominion tops Estes' bid for Yellow * CVSA's Brake Safety Week continues * Pilot opens the first "Self-Driving" Truckport? TALTOA is one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics training & consulting firms. Training and consulting transportation professionals for over 25 years. Training and consulting ..read more