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Aug 30, 2024

Being able to tell good brokers and bad brokers apart can save time, keep you out of a real financial bind – or avoid ending your business. Also, a new comprehensive report takes a look at some of the significant wrinkles that have to be ironed out in order to electrify trucks. And Marty Ellis has spent plenty of time waiting to load and unload – and that reminded him about issues such as hourly pay, overtime and truck ownership.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Telling the good brokers from the bad

25:10 – Study takes a look at what’s needed for truck electrification

40:08 – Detention time, hourly pay and overtime