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TALTOA

TALTOA has been training and consulting freight brokers and freight broker agents for over 25 years. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about why we"re more than just another "freight broker school". As consultants we want our clients to be successful. Part of being a successful freight broker or freight broker agent is learning how to do it right but more importantly is having the help of a consultant as you begin working as a freight broker. The TALTOA Podcast is a weekly podcast

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TALTOA Podcast - Thursday January 25,2024

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2024/01/25

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:

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TALTOA Podcast - Wednesday January 24,2024

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2024/01/24

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:

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TALTOA Podcast - Tuesday January 23, 2024

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2024/01/23

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:

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TALTOA Podcast - Monday January 22, 2024

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2024/01/22

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

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TALTOA Podcast - January 18, 2024

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2024/01/18

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

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TALTOA Podcast - January 17, 2024

TALTOA ·

2024/01/17

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

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TALTOA Podcast - January 16, 2024

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2024/01/16

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

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Taltoa Podcast Monday - 01/15/2024

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2024/01/15

Our first podcast of 2024 with many more to come. Changes to the Taltoa podcast will definitely be noticeable, details coming soon. Michael wastes no time jumping on Washington. Is it Michael or do others feel like D.C. Is trying to ruin the trucking industry? Right out of the shoot, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced its final ruling to reclassify independent contractors as employees! The new rule rescinds the 2021 ruling under President Trump. UCR Fees are going up next year (2025) by 25%

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Twas The Day After Christmas... No Loads To Be Found!

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2023/12/26

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 trainingTruck dispatcher

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33:56

No Experience In Trucking? Great, The U.S Government...

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2023/11/30

It's the last day of November, and the hits just keep on coming. Where do we start? In this TALTOA Podcast, Michael talks about all the fun stuff, birthdays, today in history but the conversation quickly moves to fuel and spot rates and transportation news. The main discussion to day is the FMCSA Administrator and her thoughs on the root causes of truck-related crashes. Which begs the queston, why does the U.S. Government put appoint people to leadership rolls for the trucking industry industry

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FMCSA Unveils Final Rule On Broker Financial...

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2023/11/20

Missed ya last week, we were swamped. But back with 2 podcasts this week. Today is the first and we have a lot to talk about. Besides our normal fair of goodies, Michael is discussing this FMCSA final ruling on a brokers financial responsibility. What changed? Anything? Or just another one of those gevernment "hey look we're doing something" moments to justify their salaries? Get ready for some fireworks too as that door to broker transparency was opened as well. Hey, if you've been wanting to get

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10 Things To Ask A Potential Freight Customer?

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2023/11/07

The new and improved TALTOA Podcast returns on a weekly basis today. Michael is back as host and today there is a lot to discuss starting with what happened? Where'd we go, TALTOA update, and some serious soul searching if you want to be a freight broker. All of the regular features are included such as Today Is, Birthdays, Things You Might Want To Know, along with a discussion about why Daylight Savings Time Exists. Where do you land on DST? Of Course trucking and transportation news, and from

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Carrier Out over $100K... Shipper Didn't Pay

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2023/08/30

Carrier or freight broker, don't set yourself up to lose this much money. It's easy to let your customer get in deeper simply because they're a good customer. But if they're not paying you, they're really not a good customer. Also in this TALTOA Podcast... • SAMS Club opening a warehouse in OKC • CHP Invites truckers to a free lunch... really? • FMCSA Revamping Again... What this time? • Navistar recall • Fuel and Spot Rate update TALTOA is one of the nation's leading

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Truck Dispatch Service

TALTOA ·

2023/08/23

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

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Mayor Pete & Lease Purchase - FBTV Podcast June 14, 2023

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2023/07/14

Join Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Hollywood Goes On Strike • Armed 8-Year-Old Carjacking? • Mayor Pete To The Rescue… Lease Purchase • Fuel Prices • Rates • and lots more... A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking

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Double Brokering - FBTV Podcast July 7, 2023

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2023/07/07

Join Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Double Brokering • Dispatching • Hot Sauce Spill Brings Out The Hazmat Suits • Fuel Prices • Rates • and lots more... A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or freight broker agent, seeking freight broker training or

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27:39

FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study… On Self-Driving...

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2023/06/28

Join Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Truck Operational Cost At All Time High • Big Truck Almost Killed Biker • Serial Truck Tire Slasher In Florida • FMCSA Plans Driver Behavior Study… On Self-Driving Trucks? • It Took 72 Years, But You Can Now Legally Pump Your Own Gas In Oregon A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for

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Freight Broker TV Podcast - Top 5 Signs It's Going...

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2023/06/21

Join Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • Peterbilt Recall – Fire Hazard • Double Crash Dash Cam Video • FMCSA Has A New Free Service For Drivers • Top 5 Signs It's Going To Be A Long Summer A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker or

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Washington Legislating Bathroom Privileges?

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2023/06/16

Join Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast... • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • Washington Legislating Bathroom Privileges • CVSA Brake Check Week • Kegs Of Beer Spilled On Michigan Interstate • Interesting Facts About Father's Day A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker

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$129,000 Speeding Ticket? The FBTV Podcast June 8, 2023

TALTOA ·

2023/06/08

Join Michael for this Freight Broker TV Podcast for all the latest news concerning the transportation industry and more. In this FBTV Podcast • Fuel & Spot Rate Update • Atlanta Man Selling Boot Keys • Driver Almost Killed When Train Hits Truck (video) • Truck Charged After Ignoring Road Closed Signs • $129,000 Speeding Ticket A new FBTV Podcast is available weekly, hosted by Michael, the lead consultant for TALTOA. If you've been considering a career as a freight broker

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