TTT Podcast | TN Truck Thought

Episode 11: Trucking Ambassadors: Defending the IC Model in Trucking

July 13, 2023 TrueNorth Transportation Season 1 Episode 11
TTT Podcast | TN Truck Thought
Episode 11: Trucking Ambassadors: Defending the IC Model in Trucking
Show Notes

Independent Contractors have been under scrutiny from law and policy makers, an ongoing theme since 2017. Will Hart, owner-operator at Dart Transportation, shares his personal experience as an independent contractor and how these legislative decisions impact him and his family. Accompanied by Bill Webb, Executive Director of Truckers Service Association, and leader of the coalition for independent contractors, emphasizes the importance of giving these drivers a platform to share their own story, and have their voice heard.

Industry specialists featured in this discussion:
   • Host, P. Sean Garney, Co-Director at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting 
   • Co-Host Steve Keppler, Co-Director at Scopelities Transportation Consulting 
   • Guest, Bill Webb, Executive Director Trucker Service Association, Leader Coalition of Independent Contractors 
   • Guest, Will Hart, Independent Owner Operator Dart Transport
   • Guest, Chris Gulker, Principle and Practice Leader at TrueNorth Companies

TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies. 

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2023©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.

TN Truck Thought is a monthly podcast featuring some of the brightest minds in trucking. Our carefully selected panel of industry experts get to the bottom of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the industry today. In each episode, we take a deep dive into all things trucking, including: what's new in government and research, as well as practical and theoretical discussions on issues like the rise of nuclear verdicts, how to overcome this crazy supply chain, or the driver shortage. The TN Truck Thought Podcast is hosted by Sean Garney and Steve Keppler of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting and produced by TrueNorth Companies.

We'd love to hear from you! Give us your feedback and future topic suggestions. Email: transportationnews@truenorthcompanies.com

2024©TrueNorth Companies, L.C.