Diesel Prices Surge & Visa Drivers Break Safety Records | The Rig On Wheels Show Ep. 96

Welcome back to The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT! In Episode 96, host Kameel E. Gaines sits down again with Pierson, VP of Recruitment at Mesilla Valley Transportation, to unpack the latest developments impacting truck drivers and the freight industry:

✅ Diesel Prices Rising Again: Diesel jumped 6 cents this week—the biggest hike since early April. Kameel and Pierson dive into what these price spikes mean for drivers and fleet profits. ✅ Spot Market Update: Freight volumes surged nearly 31% during CVSA “Blitz Week,” yet many trucks stayed off the roads to avoid inspections. Pierson shares the real story behind the numbers and predicts freight rates heading into June.

✅ Port Inventory Crisis: The Port of Los Angeles warns of continued retail shortages despite the recent 90-day tariff pause with China. Learn how this trade uncertainty is impacting freight loads, driver lanes, and your paycheck.

✅ B-1 Visa Driver Safety Record: MVT’s B-1 visa drivers have emerged as the safest in their fleet. Pierson reveals exactly why their rigorous auditing and English-proficiency testing is setting new standards across the industry.

Plus: Kameel and Pierson discuss industry misconceptions about driver training, inspections, and how professional drivers can protect their CSA scores.

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