Live from the Loading Dock Podcast Archive

Consolidation and Driver Retention

Jan 17, 2008

Sean Kilcarr discusses the consolidation trend occurring in the trucking industry, as carriers get bought out and merge as a way to expand their pool of experienced drivers. And drivers will become ever more scarce as the baby boom generation begins to retire. ...

FedEx vs. the IRS

Jan 17, 2008

Sean Kilcarr talks about the mega-fine levied by the IRS against FedEx for misclassifying its 15,000 independent contractors, as the agency claims they are actually treated by FedEx as full-time employees. Sean looks at how that might impact other trucking enterprises as well. ...

Guide to Trucking's Future Part 1

Jan 17, 2008

Sean review's FleetOwner's special "Guide to Trucking's Future" supplement, taking a look at the trends that will shape the industry's fortunes down the road. ...

Guide to Trucking's Future Part 2

Jan 17, 2008

Sean concludes his review of FleetOwner's special supplement, looking at the impact different issues -- from emission regulations to safety -- will have on the industry in the years ahead....