Interviews Featuring Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, will be featured in a series of interviews this week on SiriusXM’s Road Dog channel. These interviews align with the Overdrive’s GATS Week events, with Chao scheduled to appear on Mark Willis’ Road Dog Trucking News at 3 p.m. EST on Friday.
Virtual Great American Trucking Show
The Virtual Great American Trucking Show (V-GATS) on SiriusXM will host interviews from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST on August 27-28, coinciding with the final days of Overdrive’s GATS Week. These sessions will complement the GATS Week programs continuing at 8 p.m. EST until August 28 on Facebook Live.
Upcoming Hours of Service Regulations
Chao’s appearances precede the implementation of new hours of service regulations on September 29. The topic will be discussed during Overdrive’s GATS Week program, where Joe DeLorenzo, FMCSA’s director of enforcement and compliance, will present and field questions from listeners. This session is sponsored by Pedigree Technologies.
Free Trial for SiriusXM
For those who do not currently subscribe to SiriusXM, there’s an opportunity to enjoy the Virtual GATS. SiriusXM is providing a code for a complimentary three-month trial to new subscribers who sign up for an Essential Streaming Subscription, according to Rory Belfi, senior director of talk programming.
Featured Interviews During V-GATS
The V-GATS programming will include interviews conducted by hosts such as Dave Nemo, Kevin Rutherford, KC Phillips, and Mark Willis. Industry leaders from companies like J.B. Hunt, Crete, and Landstar will also participate in these discussions.
Notable Guest Appearances
On Thursday at 5:15 p.m. EST, KC Phillips will interview Jason Cannon, editor of Commercial Carrier Journal, which is a sister publication to Overdrive. Additionally, Overdrive’s editorial director, Max Heine, will join Kevin Rutherford’s Trucking Business and Beyond show at 12:18 p.m. on Friday.
Registration for GATS Week Events
Individuals interested in attending GATS Week events can register now to participate.
