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Back to EpisodesSpot Market Surge? Brent Hutto Says Yes + Overtime Pay Push & Rail Plans
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On this episode of Trucking with OOIDA, hosts Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson dive into the latest trends shaping the trucking industry. Brent Hutto of Truckstop.com joins the show to discuss surprising spot market data—offering a positive sign owner-operators haven’t seen in years.
Plus, we break down a renewed push for overtime pay for truck drivers, ambitious coast-to-coast high-speed rail proposals, and Alex Leslie from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) analyzes the latest operational costs report—and what it reveals about today’s biggest challenges for drivers and fleets.
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