Podcasts by Land Line Now

Land Line Now, Dec. 13, 2023 from 2023-12-14T01:00

Is the truck parking situation improving? We cover a new study that suggests there is more truck parking capacity than there was two years ago, and more, in our latest installmen...

Land Line Now, Dec. 12, 2023 from 2023-12-13T01:00

If it seems like four-wheelers are behaving more erratically on roadways these days, you’re not wrong. A new study from AAA says more p...

Land Line Now, Dec. 11, 2023 from 2023-12-12T01:00

Talking to lawmakers on Capitol Hill is a vital part of what OOIDA does. We recently spoke with Lewie Pugh about his trip to Washingto...

Land Line Now, Dec. 8, 2023 from 2023-12-09T01:00

A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute sheds new light on just how bad predatory towing has become. Also, Land Line Magazine’s Mark Schremmer reports on...

Land Line Now, Dec. 7, 2023 from 2023-12-08T01:00

What are the funding problems behind the truck parking crisis? How does it affect safety? And can technology help solve the issues involved? Those questions and more were answere...

Land Line Now, Dec. 6, 2023 from 2023-12-07T01:00

What’s behind the constant claims of a driver shortage? Turns out turnover is a cheaper way to do business. That’s the subject of a new research paper. We’re joined by one of its...

Land Line Now, Dec. 5, 2023 from 2023-12-06T01:00

The OOIDA Foundation is asking truckers to take part in two surveys on significant issues in the trucking industry – detention time and freight rates. Also, what are the most eas...

Land Line Now, Dec. 4, 2023 from 2023-12-05T01:00

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum explains why he’s pushing back against FMCSA’s new rule that limits state emergency waivers to 14 days. Then, a father and son explain how a love fo...

Land Line Now, Dec. 1, 2023 from 2023-12-02T01:00

Research analyst Andrew King takes a few swings at the American Trucking Associations’ newest claims about the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act. Also, we continue our conve...

Land Line Now, Nov. 30, 2023 from 2023-12-01T01:00

Sen. Alex Padilla explains how his GOT Truckers Act would finally compensate truckers for all the hours they work. Does detention time affect truck safety? What about the ways tr...

Land Line Now, Nov. 29, 2023 from 2023-11-30T01:00

A shorter shipping week made for a large drop in load volume last week. We’ll speak with DAT's Robe...

Land Line Now, Nov. 28, 2023 from 2023-11-29T01:00

We’ll talk with a union president about why his group is making the case for slowing, or stopping, the march toward autonomous vehicles. Also, for those who start their own truck...

Land Line Now, Nov. 27, 2023 from 2023-11-28T01:00

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh is headed to Washington, D.C., to talk with lawmakers, regulators and members of the press about the big issues in the industry right no...

Land Line Now, Nov. 24, 2023 from 2023-11-25T01:00

When it comes to increasing fuel economy, plenty of scams and half-cooked ideas await a chance to separate you from your money. Also, a trio of OOIDA members have been honored as...

Land Line Now, Nov. 23, 2023 from 2023-11-24T01:00

A state lawmaker in Michigan is asking the state to take another look at how it sets speed limits. Also, wListen

Land Line Now, Nov. 22, 2023 from 2023-11-23T01:00

The freight program director of the Eastern Transportation Coalition, Marygrace Parker, joins the program to talk about how it’s tackling the truck parking crisis one city, count...

Land Line Now, Nov. 21, 2023 from 2023-11-22T01:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken a step toward improving broker problems in the trucking industry. But is it enough? Also, many questions surrounding how...

Land Line Now, Nov. 20, 2023 from 2023-11-21T01:00

Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in a recent vote, but a longer-term problem remains. We’ll discuss what’s happening with government funding and how it could affec...

Land Line Now, Nov. 17, 2023 from 2023-11-18T01:00

Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, the House sponsor of the GOT Truckers Act, joins the program to talk about why getting overtime pay for truckers is so important to him. Also, w...

Land Line Now, Nov. 16, 2023 from 2023-11-17T01:00

The government will not shut down after a stopgap spending bill was passed by both houses of Congress. So what does that mean for issues important to truckers? We’ll discuss that...

Land Line Now, Nov. 15, 2023 from 2023-11-16T01:00

We’re seeing positive momentum on the federal level when it comes to awareness of the truck parking problem. But what about action? We’ll discuss a recent Senate subcommittee hea...

Land Line Now, Nov. 14, 2023 from 2023-11-15T01:00

A Pennsylvania House committee has taken the first step toward addressing a shortage of truck parking in the state.  Listen

Land Line Now, Nov. 13, 2023 from 2023-11-14T01:00

A bill introduced into both houses of Congress could potentially have a major impact on how drivers are paid. We’ll discuss the GOT Truckers Act and what it means with Bryce Mong...

Land Line Now, Nov. 10, 2023 from 2023-11-11T01:00

It’s Year 17 for the Truckers For Troops Telethon at OOIDA. Norita Taylor, OOIDA’s director of public relations, discusses the campaign, how it got started and where the money go...

Land Line Now, Nov. 9, 2023 from 2023-11-10T01:00

There is a strong bond between those who serve in the military and those who serve our country behind the wheel of a truck. We recently spoke with two drivers who have tribute tr...

Land Line Now, Nov. 8, 2023 from 2023-11-09T01:00

The connection between trucking and the military is not only between drivers and service members but also between drivers and the OOIDA staff who support them. We recently spoke ...

Land Line Now, Nov. 7, 2023 from 2023-11-08T01:00

Truckers for Troops started as a program to raise money to send care packages to our troops – which it still does. But as military conflicts have subsided, the project has shifte...

Land Line Now, Nov. 6, 2023 from 2023-11-07T01:00

Today is Day 1 of the 2023 OOIDA Truckers for Troops Campaign. Many OOIDA members and staff have some connection to the military. We recently sat down with OOIDA’s chief operatin...

Land Line Now, Nov. 3, 2023 from 2023-11-04T00:00

As federal regulators move closer to proposed mandates of speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems, trucking industry stakeholders are circling the wagons – but do ...

Land Line Now, Nov. 2, 2023 from 2023-11-03T00:00

The Director of the FBI recently warned Congress that the attack by Hamas against Israel c...

Land Line Now, Nov. 1, 2023 from 2023-11-02T00:00

Broker fraud is running rampant in trucking, and it’s creating all sorts of problems for owner-operators. Plus, OOIDA's ongoing mission to fight for the rights of all truckers, i...

Land Line Now, Oct. 31, 2023 from 2023-11-01T00:00

A small, family-owned trucking company is suing two state agencies in Pennsylvania over regulations that were put in place by California. Confused? We’ll clear up what’s happenin...

Land Line Now, Oct. 30, 2023 from 2023-10-31T00:00

Congress is gearing up once again now that the House has a speaker. This means annual spending bills are on the move, which itself mea...

Land Line Now, Oct. 27, 2023 from 2023-10-28T00:00

Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation stops by to share what its September report says about conditions in the spot market. Also, detention time is a real problem in trucking, and ...

Land Line Now, Oct. 26, 2023 from 2023-10-27T00:00

After weeks of infighting and multiple votes, we finally have a new speaker of the House. So what does that mean for issues important t...

Land Line Now, Oct. 25, 2023 from 2023-10-26T00:00

The ongoing United Auto Workers strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis is making headlines – but how is it affecting you? Jason Miller of Michigan State University explains. Also...

Land Line Now, Oct. 24, 2023 from 2023-10-25T00:00

A new bill has been introduced to Congress to tackle an issue of high importance to many truckers. It’s called the CARS Act. And for most Americans, paying taxes is a once-a-year...

Land Line Now, Oct. 23, 2023 from 2023-10-24T00:00

FMCSA is giving truckers more time to comment on safety fitness determination, and OOIDA is ready to speak out about an upcoming detention time study. Also, a truck driver from V...

Land Line Now, Oct. 20, 2023 from 2023-10-21T00:00

A new company is opening a series of health clinics at locations frequented by truck drivers, with an eye toward the health care needs of the trucking population. Also, the futur...

Land Line Now, Oct. 19, 2023 from 2023-10-20T00:00

Some truck drivers in a small town in Texas are getting hefty fines while parked. We’ll speak with OOIDA's advocacy counsel about how law enforcement could be using this to bring...

Land Line Now, Oct. 18, 2023 from 2023-10-19T00:00

The federal Truck Leasing Task Force met Tuesday to discuss lease-purchase agreements. We’ll talk about what happened and why it’s important to trucking as an industry. Also, a s...

Land Line Now, Oct. 17, 2023 from 2023-10-18T00:00

Broker problems continue to plague owner-operators. We’ll discuss one case of that – plus information about reasonable suspicion training and more – with Tom Crowley and Joe Bigg...

Land Line Now, Oct. 16, 2023 from 2023-10-17T00:00

Electric vehicles are creating all kinds of problems not seen with traditionally fueled vehicles. Among these is what happens after on...

Land Line Now, Oct. 13, 2023 from 2023-10-14T00:00

Chances are you know someone who’s been the victim of fraud. Law enforcement is aware of the rise in cargo theft and fictitious freigh...

Land Line Now, Oct. 12, 2023 from 2023-10-13T00:00

FMCSA is limiting the amount of regulatory relief granted when a regional emergency is declared. OOIDA’s Jay Grimes joins us to discuss...

Land Line Now, Oct. 11, 2023 from 2023-10-12T00:00

The number of trucking jobs in the U.S. economy went up last month – and while that may seem like good news, there’s another side to the story. Also, dispatching services are bec...

Land Line Now, Oct. 10, 2023 from 2023-10-11T00:00

The truck parking crisis hasn’t been solved, but at least we’re seeing movement on the federal level. Also, rate increases for your insurance policy are sometimes unavoidable, bu...

Land Line Now, Oct. 9, 2023 from 2023-10-10T00:00

The race has begun to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House. But the lack of a speaker has real consequences, including for truckers. We’ll have the details. Also, ...

Land Line Now, Oct. 6, 2023 from 2023-10-07T00:00

When it comes to increasing the fuel economy on your truck, there are plenty of scams and half-cooked ideas. So how do you tell the real from the fake? Also, a trio of OOIDA memb...

Land Line Now, Oct. 5, 2023 from 2023-10-06T00:00

New York City is taking action to alleviate at least part of the city’s truck parking prob...

Land Line Now, Oct. 4, 2023 from 2023-10-05T00:00

The Federal Highway Administration is taking nominations for a new advisory board that could help the agency toward an entirely new system for funding highways. Also, Christmas i...

Land Line Now, Oct. 3, 2023 from 2023-10-04T00:00

Motor carriers operating in and through Arkansas should check their mail. You could have a letter seeking to register companies for the...

Land Line Now, Oct. 2, 2023 from 2023-10-03T00:00

The federal government is staying open for a while, giving Congress time to figure out annual spending bills. But how does that affect ...

Land Line Now, Sept. 29, 2023 from 2023-09-30T00:00

The OOIDA Foundation doesn’t have a crystal ball, but it does have another tool in its toolbelt when it comes to predicting where the spot market may be headed. Then, the Federal...

Land Line Now, Sept. 28, 2023 from 2023-09-29T00:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is kicking the can down the road again with regard to broker transparency. Plus, what’s going on with the proposed mandates of spe...

Land Line Now, Sept. 27, 2023 from 2023-09-28T00:00

Every day, truckers across the country get scam emails, texts and even letters by snail mail. However, some of the communications truckers receive are very real and need to be at...

Land Line Now, Sept. 26, 2023 from 2023-09-27T00:00

We thought we knew what speed limit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had landed on for heavy trucks. But then, hours lat...

Land Line Now, Sept. 25, 2023 from 2023-09-26T00:00

The FMCSA has announced that it intends to require speed limiters set at 68 mph, despite comments from thousands of truckers. Another successful Guilty By Association Truck Show ...

Land Line Now, Sept. 22, 2023 from 2023-09-23T00:00

What matters to you as a truck driver? The American Transportation Research Institute is asking truckers across the country that question as part of its annual Top Industry Issue...

Land Line Now, Sept. 21, 2023 from 2023-09-22T00:00

Speed limiters and broker issues are both top issues in the industry right now. And the OOIDA Board of Directors is meeting to strategi...

Land Line Now, Sept. 20, 2023 from 2023-09-21T00:00

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared before the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Wednesday to answer q...

Land Line Now, Sept. 19, 2023 from 2023-09-20T00:00

FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt talks about his agency’s role in addressing the truck parking shortage, when the issue first reached his radar, what he’s doing in Wyoming this w...

Land Line Now, Sept. 18, 2023 from 2023-09-19T00:00

Higher oil prices mean higher prices at the pumps, and that’s the forecast for the rest of the year. A senior marketing analyst with the U.S. Energy Information Administration jo...

Land Line Now, Sept. 15, 2023 from 2023-09-16T00:00

The state of Rhode Island's attempt to overturn a ruling that ended the state's truck-only tolls scheme is now in the hands of the U.S. Court of Appeals. We get up to speed on ...

Land Line Now, Sept. 14, 2023 from 2023-09-15T00:00

The Guilty By Association Truck Show is just a week away, and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has big plans. We get a sneak peek and also find out from organ...

Land Line Now, Sept. 13, 2023 from 2023-09-14T00:00

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins the show to talk truck parking from an event in South Dakota dedicated to the issue. Automated trucks take the spotlight during...

Land Line Now, Sept. 12, 2023 from 2023-09-13T00:00

Land Line Now, Sept. 11, 2023 from 2023-09-12T00:00

A House subcommittee is drawing fire from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for holding a hearing about trucking with no trucker representation on the panel. W...

Land Line Now, Sept. 8, 2023 from 2023-09-09T00:00

Wyoming is celebrating a newly finished project that truckers who travel I-80 also will be celebrating come winter. Then we check in with Canada-based ET Transport for insight ...

Land Line Now, Sept. 7, 2023 from 2023-09-08T00:00

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is holding a hearing during Truck Driver Appreciation Week that OOIDA says is akin to a “kick in the teeth” to hardworking t...

Land Line Now, Sept. 6, 2023 from 2023-09-07T00:00

Sen. Steve Daines of Montana joins the program to talk about the DRIVE Act, which he introduced to stop FMCSA from imposing a speed limiter mandate. Then, Tyson Fisher of Land ...

Land Line Now, Sept. 5, 2023 from 2023-09-06T00:00

Trucking can be a lonely profession, but there are strategies for dealing with the feelings that sometimes arise. Then, the violations you get in your personal vehicle count ag...

Land Line Now, Sept. 1, 2023 from 2023-09-02T00:00

Anytime there’s a holiday weekend, cargo thieves get to work. We go over the best practices for protecting yourself and your cargo. Then, the Guilty By Association Truck Show r...

Land Line Now, Aug. 31, 2023 from 2023-09-01T00:00

The U.S. DOT is forging ahead with a proposed mandate of automatic emergency braking systems for heavy trucks. If the idea of another mandate gives you pause, there’s a way to ...

Land Line Now, Aug. 30, 2023 from 2023-08-31T00:00

Whether it be the truck parking crisis, broker fraud, fuel prices or something else, we all have concerns about the trucking industry. And the American Transportation Research ...

Land Line Now, Aug. 29, 2023 from 2023-08-30T00:00

What’s involved in tracking your fuel taxes? And how do you avoid getting into trouble reporting them? Plus, information on updating your authority and predatory towing. Then, ...

Land Line Now, Aug. 28, 2023 from 2023-08-29T17:58

There is no guidebook called “Trucking for Dummies,” but maybe there should be, because many challenges come with becoming an owner-operator and thriving as one. Fortunately, t...

Land Line Now, Aug. 25, 2023 from 2023-08-26T00:00

The spot market is bleak right now – and sure, the experts say we’ve likely hit the bottom, but how long will we scrape along? Also, in the 1980s, the commonwealth of Pennsylvani...

Land Line Now, Aug. 24, 2023 from 2023-08-25T00:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to study detention time in the trucking industry. We’ll discuss that – plus three companies that want FMCSA to ease requirem...

Land Line Now, Aug. 23, 2023 from 2023-08-24T00:00

What’s driving the autonomous vehicle push? Missy Cummings of George Mason University thinks Silicon Valley is partly to blame but predicts a serving of humble pie in the not-so-...

Land Line Now, Aug. 22, 2023 from 2023-08-23T00:00

A new first-in-the-nation truck weight enforcement rule in New York has drawn the ire of OOIDA. Meanwhile, an effort in Michigan would remove tolls from the Mackinac Bridge. Also...

Land Line Now, Aug. 21, 2023 from 2023-08-22T00:00

San Francisco has become a testing ground for autonomous vehicle technology. This raises a simple and direct question: How is that test going? Also, Truckers Against Trafficking ...

Land Line Now, Aug. 18, 2023 from 2023-08-19T00:00

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is going to take another look at rest break rules in two states. But what does that mean? Also, runaway truck ramps save lives, bu...

Land Line Now, Aug. 17, 2023 from 2023-08-18T00:00

OOIDA is once again urging the FMCSA to take action on broker transparency. We’ll discuss that – plus the latest on FMCSA pre-emption of meal and rest breaks in two states – with...

Land Line Now, Aug. 16, 2023 from 2023-08-17T00:00

The bad guys, as Brent Hutto of Truckstop likes to call them, have been active of late trying to steal money from hard-working truck drivers. The latest type of fraud on the rise...

Land Line Now, Aug. 15, 2023 from 2023-08-16T00:00

Two state lawmakers want to put speed limiters on the vehicles of New York City’s worst speeders. Also, how does an escrow work – or at least, how is it supposed to work – and wh...

Land Line Now, Aug. 14, 2023 from 2023-08-15T00:00

A change regarding overweight fines in New York City could cost truckers a lot of money. And some questions are being raised. Also, n Listen

Land Line Now, Aug. 11, 2023 from 2023-08-12T00:00

Autonomous vehicles and autonomous trucks are coming to a road near you, whether you like it or not. But before it happens on a large scale, some important questions need to be a...

Land Line Now, Aug. 10, 2023 from 2023-08-11T00:00

A watchdog in the Department of Transportation has a few things to say about the FMCSA’s oversight of cross-border trucking with Mexico...

Land Line Now, Aug. 9, 2023 from 2023-08-10T00:00

From two new Nikola battery electric trucks and a new driver assistance product, to new technology designed to increase fuel efficiency, contributing editor of Land Line Magazine...

Land Line Now, Aug. 8, 2023 from 2023-08-09T00:00

Broker fraud is running rampant in trucking, and it’s causing all kinds of problems for owner-operators who work with those companies. Also, policy endorsements can be an importa...

Land Line Now, Aug. 7, 2023 from 2023-08-08T00:00

Women in Trucking has a very specific mission – and to see how things are going toward that mission, they’ve developed their own set of statistics – the WIT Index. Also, several ...

Land Line Now, Aug. 4, 2023 from 2023-08-05T00:00

Pushback against separate proposals on speed limiters and automatic emergency braking systems is growing. We’ll talk about the big stories of the week – plus remember and honor t...

Land Line Now, Aug. 3, 2023 from 2023-08-04T00:00

After nearly three decades in the trucking business, Brenny Transportation has been named the top woman-owned business for 2023 by Women in Trucking. We’ll speak to the woman beh...

Land Line Now, Aug. 2, 2023 from 2023-08-03T00:00

Diesel prices had been on a slow but steady decline in recent months. But not any longer. Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service tells us what's driving prices up, and wh...

Land Line Now, Aug. 1, 2023 from 2023-08-02T00:00

From an RV chained to a parking lot lamp post to celebrating 50 years fighting for the rights of all truckers, Land Line Magazine is celebrating OOIDA with a special issue dedica...

Land Line Now, July 31, 2023 from 2023-08-01T00:00

A bill that would prevent a regulation to require speed limiters is now in the U.S. Senate. We’ll discuss the bill, the background and what it all means with Collin Long of OOIDA...

Land Line Now, July 28, 2023 from 2023-07-29T00:00

It’s good news, bad news when it comes to the spot market. The bad news: it appears we’ve finally hit bottom when it comes to rates and load posts. But the good news is that ther...

Full Interview: Josh Gentry from 2023-07-28T19:58

You may not know trucker Josh Gentry by name, but you probably know his father's. Teddy Gentry is one of the founding members of Alabama. They’re back on tour this year and Jos...

Land Line Now, July 27, 2023 from 2023-07-28T00:00

A recent survey found 50% of professional truck drivers travel with their pet. We’ll speak with the man behind the survey about the numbers and the benefits of having a furry fri...

Land Line Now, July 26, 2023 from 2023-07-27T00:00

How long will the ongoing freight recession last? Jason Miller of Michigan State University doesn’t know – but he’s got a pretty good guess. We’ll ask Professor Miller about that...

Land Line Now, July 25, 2023 from 2023-07-26T00:00

Scams are rapidly becoming a nearly daily feature of trucking, and it’s getting harder all the time to avoid them. The latest one has the potential to ruin any trucking businesse...

Land Line Now, July 24, 2023 from 2023-07-25T00:00

The government is moving forward with a proposed rule to require automatic emergency braking, or AEB, in trucks. OOIDA has some very re...

Land Line Now, July 21, 2023 from 2023-07-22T00:00

Congress actually went to bat for truckers this week. From setting up a roadblock on FMCSA’s plans for a speed limiter rule to a lette...

Land Line Now, July 20, 2023 from 2023-07-21T00:00

OOIDA is speaking out on a proposal to require side underride guards on trucks. Meanwhile, a portion of a transportation spending bill ...

Land Line Now, July 19, 2023 from 2023-07-20T00:00

Each month, the U.S. government releases its jobs report – and each month, we report on how many trucking jobs were lost or gained. But...

Land Line Now, July 18, 2023 from 2023-07-19T00:00

Load boards are a vital resource for truckers who work the spot market. However, in recent times, fraud and scam artists have started to work the load boards, and truckers end up...

Land Line Now, July 17, 2023 from 2023-07-18T00:00

The scammers strike again. This time, a mom-and-pop trucking operation is left reeling after their MCS-150 was hacked. And while there are some safeguards in place, there are t...

Land Line Now, July 14, 2023 from 2023-07-15T00:00

Tired of being told to hold it? U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, co-sponsor of the Trucker Bathroom Access Act, explains how her bipartisan bill would help truckers ...

Land Line Now, July 13, 2023 from 2023-07-14T00:00

Imagine a world with no owner-operators, speed limiters in every truck and roadside fines. Without OOIDA’s influence over the past 50 years, the trucking industry would look a ...

Land Line Now, July 12, 2023 from 2023-07-13T00:00

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins the show to talk about the department’s newly launched Truck Leasing Task Force – and says it all comes back to retention and s...

Land Line Now, July 11, 2023 from 2023-07-12T00:00

Maryland has made some changes to address problems with nonconsensual towing in that state. Meanwhile, Missouri’s governor has given his OK to widening Interstate 70 across the s...

Land Line Now, July 10, 2023 from 2023-07-11T00:00

We continue to await a possible speed limiter proposal from FMCSA. But in the meanwhile, those who oppose the devices are not sitting still. We’ll discuss what OOIDA is doing wit...

Land Line Now, July 7, 2023 from 2023-07-08T00:00

A new program is designed to help trucks stop at fewer traffic signals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Also, we don’t have a bridge in Brooklyn we’d like to sell you, but in Iowa,...

Land Line Now, July 6, 2023 from 2023-07-07T00:00

A proposal to require automatic emergency braking systems on heavy vehicles published earlier today. We’ll discuss that – plus an agency within the U.S. DOT asking for input rega...

Land Line Now, July 5, 2023 from 2023-07-06T00:00

The final week of June was a solid week for anyone who hauls freight on the spot market. We’ll get the latest details on the market fro...

Land Line Now, July 4, 2023 from 2023-07-05T00:00

From July 9 through July 15, enforcement officers across the U.S. and Canada will take part in Operation Safe Driver, an annual campaign during which they look for unsafe driving...

Land Line Now, July 3, 2023 from 2023-07-04T00:00

Two universities are exploring the idea of converting existing diesel t...

Land Line Now, June 30, 2023 from 2023-07-01T00:00

The issue of nonconsensual towing hasn’t come up in a while, but that doesn’t mean nothing has been happening. We’ll talk about recent ...

Land Line Now, June 29, 2023 from 2023-06-30T00:00

A petition from OOIDA on broker transparency may soon result in regulatory action by FMCSA...

Land Line Now, June 28, 2023 from 2023-06-29T00:00

A truck driver in New York is being applauded after he maneuvered his truck to stop a fleeing suspect who had shot a state trooper. He’ll talk with us about what happened, and ho...

Land Line Now, June 27, 2023 from 2023-06-28T00:00

Two universities are exploring the idea of converting existing diesel trucks into electric trucks. And this month, they put on an event to showcase h...

Land Line Now, June 26, 2023 from 2023-06-27T00:00

Automated surveillance has passed from science fiction into cold, hard reality for truck d...

Land Line Now, June 23, 2023 from 2023-06-24T00:00

In the late 1980s, truckers staged a boycott of the state of Indiana in response to actions of state officials toward trucks. As part o...

Land Line Now, June 22, 2023 from 2023-06-23T00:00

Two federal agencies have announced action regarding automatic emergency braking – or AEB. And the proposal targets large trucks. Also,...

Land Line Now, June 21, 2023 from 2023-06-22T00:00

You may remember the case of a truck driver who flew to Arizona hoping to buy a truck at auction – only to have his $40,000 seized by l...

Land Line Now, June 20, 2023 from 2023-06-21T00:00

Are changes to CSA good news or bad news for small motor carriers? What’s required to survive a safety audit? What are the upsides and downsides of using shipper’s load and count...

Land Line Now, June 19, 2023 from 2023-06-20T00:00

Tracking fuel tax state to state can be a confusing, complicated matter, but it’s something you have to have done right. We’ll discuss...

Land Line Now, June 16, 2023 from 2023-06-17T00:00

Most everyone in the trucking industry is aware of the truck parking problem. But some are actually trying their hands at a solution, even if only for their own drivers. We’ll ta...

Land Line Now, June 15, 2023 from 2023-06-16T00:00

OOIDA says it supports expanding the FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program for truckers. We’ll discuss that – and a presidential veto of a resolution regarding a new...

Land Line Now, June 14, 2023 from 2023-06-15T00:00

Side underride guards were the topic of a recent documentary by PBS’s Frontline – and OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh was interviewed for the show. We’ll sit down with him to discuss the docu...

Land Line Now, June 13, 2023 from 2023-06-14T00:00

There have been new developments with regard to AB5 in California and Julie Su’s nomination to lead the Labor Department. U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley of California returns to the progr...

Land Line Now, June 12, 2023 from 2023-06-13T00:00

A bill to give truckers access to bathrooms at shippers and receivers is now before Congress. So what’s the next step for that measure, and what are its chances for passage? Also...

Land Line Now, June 9, 2023 from 2023-06-10T00:00

Tracking fuel tax state to state for IFTA can be a confusing, complicated matter, but it’s something that must be done right. Also, from reintroduction of the restroom access bil...

Land Line Now, June 8, 2023 from 2023-06-09T00:00

The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee or MCSAC is meeting, discussing topics that could have a di...

Land Line Now, June 7, 2023 from 2023-06-08T00:00

The newly formed Advisory Committee on Underride Protections recently met for the first time. We recap the inaugural meeting, during which both sides of the issue made their resp...

Land Line Now, June 6, 2023 from 2023-06-07T00:00

A bill that would guarantee truckers basic amenities that most Americans take for granted – access to bathrooms – is now in Congress. Joyce Brenny of Brenny Transportation has be...

Land Line Now, June 5, 2023 from 2023-06-06T00:00

The issue of broker fraud has reached epidemic proportions in the trucking industry – and some people in Washington are taking notice. Meanwhile, an effort in California would re...

Land Line Now, June 2, 2023 from 2023-06-03T00:00

Double brokering is running rampant. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins the program to talk about what’s causing the spike in fraudulent s...

Land Line Now, June 1, 2023 from 2023-06-02T00:00

NHTSA has taken a big step toward a rule to require automatic emergency braking – or AEB – on passenger cars and light trucks; meanwhile, the same agency has launched an investig...

Land Line Now, May 31, 2023 from 2023-06-01T00:00

Criminals have set their sights on truckers in 2023. Cargo theft and fraud schemes have skyrocketed over the first five months of the year. Keith Lewis of CargoNet tells us what’...

Land Line Now, May 30, 2023 from 2023-05-31T00:00

The surging popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles has state officials throughout the country taking steps to capture needed transportation revenue. Also, OOIDA board members...

Land Line Now, May 29, 2023 from 2023-05-30T00:00

With a vote in the House, Congress sends a strong “no” to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding its recent emission regulation. Also, keeping your mental health in check ...

Land Line Now, May 26, 2023 from 2023-05-27T00:00

June is shaping up to be a busy month for truck shows around the U.S. We’ll take a look at the American Truck Historical Society’s Nati...

Land Line Now, May 25, 2023 from 2023-05-26T00:00

A new law in Washington state ensures that truckers will have access to restroom facilities at shippers and receivers there. Meanwhile, Utah’s legislature has been called into a ...

Land Line Now, May 24, 2023 from 2023-05-25T00:00

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act passes out of a U.S. House committee and heads to the House floor after an overwhelming “yes” vote. Also, we’ll speak with a licensed the...

Land Line Now, May 23, 2023 from 2023-05-24T00:00

The Texas House has advanced a bill that would authorize a vehicle mileage tax pilot program. Meanwhile, Missouri lawmakers have approved widening Interstate 70 between Kansas Ci...

Land Line Now, May 22, 2023 from 2023-05-23T00:00

We were there as OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh prepped for a congressional hearing – and today, we have a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into such an appearance. Also, getting in a cra...

Land Line Now, May 19, 2023 from 2023-05-20T00:00

We'll hear from Missouri’s DOT commercial motor vehicle program manager on today’s show. She recently spoke with us about her role, and the efforts underway to make Missouri's ro...

Land Line Now, May 18, 2023 from 2023-05-19T00:00

Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois talks about the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act from his office in Washington, D.C. We’ll also talk about how the topic of truck parking has becom...

Land Line Now, May 17, 2023 from 2023-05-18T00:00

Reaction to the EPA’s new heavy-duty emission standards has been swift. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas have been leading the char...

Land Line Now, May 16, 2023 from 2023-05-17T00:00

While FMCSA is forging ahead with a proposed speed limiter mandate, opposition is popping up inside and outside of Congress. Rep. Josh ...

Land Line Now, May 15, 2023 from 2023-05-16T00:00

OOIDA has been working behind the scenes on a bill that would give truckers access to bathrooms at shippers and receivers – and on a bill that would pay truckers for all the time...

Land Line Now, May 12, 2023 from 2023-05-13T00:00

Marty Ellis has been talking with drivers about a question: Are trucks getting too automated? Are automated manual transmissions, adapt...

Land Line Now, May 11, 2023 from 2023-05-12T00:00

Congress heard from OOIDA and others about the challenges truck drivers have faced in trying to keep the supply chain moving. And the conversation included truck parking, speed l...

Land Line Now, May 10, 2023 from 2023-05-11T00:00

Van and reefer rates continue to slide during the first week of May. We’ll have more details on rates and how they’re being affected by retailers positioning inventory for summer...

Land Line Now, May 9, 2023 from 2023-05-10T00:00

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action on a bill now before Congress, HR3039, that would prevent FMCSA from issuing a requirement for speed limiters in trucks. Also, truckers continue...

Land Line Now, May 8, 2023 from 2023-05-09T00:00

Later this week, the House Transportation Committee will discuss some of the current challenges faced by the supply chain. And OOIDA will be part of the discussion. We’ll discuss...

Land Line Now, May 5, 2023 from 2023-05-06T00:00

A new bill in the U.S. House seeks to stop the FMCSA’s proposed speed limiter mandate from picking up any more speed. In fact, it would stop it in its tracks. The bill’s sponsor,...

Land Line Now, May 4, 2023 from 2023-05-05T00:00

Legislation to put the brakes on a possible speed limiter regulation – a regulation that most truckers oppose – has been introduced in...

Land Line Now, May 3, 2023 from 2023-05-04T00:00

May is shaping up to be a good month for spot freight. Produce harvests are picking up and construction activity is on the rise. Also, ...

Land Line Now, May 2, 2023 from 2023-05-03T00:00

As they become more popular, are electric and hybrid vehicles paying their fair share for roads? Nine states are taking up the issue. Also, the new entrant safety audit is someth...

Land Line Now, May 1, 2023 from 2023-05-02T00:00

The EPA has scheduled a hearing regarding proposed greenhouse gas emission standards that set the stage for electric trucks. Also, OOIDA changed the game when it came to truck in...

Land Line Now, April 28, 2023 from 2023-04-29T00:00

LLN (4/28/23) – The trends of yesteryear tend to come back around if you wait long enough – and that goes for trucks, to...

Land Line Now, April 27, 2023 from 2023-04-28T00:00

Action in the U.S. Senate this week calls for turning back a key EPA regulation that affects the trucking industry – one that could cost truckers thousands. We’ll explain what ha...

Land Line Now, April 26, 2023 from 2023-04-27T00:00

U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley has expressed strong reservations Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary, and he hasn’t changed his mind. Also, load posts increased last week. If things...

Land Line Now, April 25, 2023 from 2023-04-26T00:00

For several years, trucking industry interests in Missouri have pushed a bill to reform large truck towing. And for years, the governor...

Land Line Now, April 24, 2023 from 2023-04-25T00:00

We’ll have details on truck shows set for May and some of the causes benefitting from them, including Make a Wish and mental health. Also, the...

Land Line Now, April 21, 2023 from 2023-04-22T00:00

AB5 loomed large over Julie Su’s confirmation hearing for labor secretary. Plus, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg suggests that the U.S. DOT is holding firm on ELDs and sp...

Land Line Now, April 20, 2023 from 2023-04-21T00:00

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken the first step toward a requirement for side underride guards on large trucks. Another organization has requested an ...

Land Line Now, April 19, 2023 from 2023-04-20T00:00

The freight market is expected to get back into a more normal rhythm. We’ll have the lates...

Land Line Now, April 18, 2023 from 2023-04-19T00:00

LLN (4/18/23) – Driver-facing cameras are not popular among the professional truck-driving community. An ATRI survey turne...

Land Line Now, April 17, 2023 from 2023-04-18T00:00

LLN (4/17/23) – The nomination of Julie Su to be the new secretary of labor con...

Land Line Now, April 14, 2023 from 2023-04-15T00:00

LLN (4/14/23) – A man who spent 20 years in prison decided to turn his life around, and now operates three businesses, inc...

Land Line Now, April 13, 2023 from 2023-04-14T00:00

LLN (4/13/23) – The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new set of ...

Land Line Now, April 12, 2023 from 2023-04-13T00:00

LLN (4/12/23) – Even the CEO of the California Trucking Association can’t quite make sense of the state’s new emissions ...

Land Line Now, April 11, 2023 from 2023-04-12T00:00

LLN (4/11/23) – The rules that govern speed limits have become a topic of conversation – and legislation – at state capita...

Land Line Now, April 10, 2023 from 2023-04-11T00:00

LLN (4/10/23) – A member of the U.S. House has introduced a resolution that would overturn the EPA’s latest set of emissio...

Land Line Now, April 7, 2023 from 2023-04-08T00:00

LLN (4/7/23) – Two bi...

Land Line Now, April 6, 2023 from 2023-04-07T00:00

LLN (4/6/23) – A possible federal requirement for automatic emergency braking on trucks is taking another step toward beco...

Land Line Now, April 5, 2023 from 2023-04-06T00:00

LLN (4/5/23) – Education has become an important and growing part of the Mid-America Trucking Show. As part of that, OOIDA...

Land Line Now, April 4, 2023 from 2023-04-05T00:00

LLN (4/4/23) – Concern over broker ...

Land Line Now, April 3, 2023 from 2023-04-04T00:00

LLN (4/3/23) – Late last week, the EPA took action on a California emissions regulation that could have a major impact on ...

Land Line Now, March 31, 2023 from 2023-04-01T00:00

LLN (3/31/23) – FMCSA held a listening session about broker abuse on Day 2 of the Mid-America Trucking Show, and they go...

Land Line Now, March 30, 2023 from 2023-03-31T00:00

LLN (3/30/23) – It’s barely been a day, but the two new bills dedicated to truck parking are already gaining some early ...

Land Line Now, March 29, 2023 from 2023-03-30T00:00

LLN (3/29/23) – The fight to secure more truck parking spots across the nation just added some muscle thanks to two new bills in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Mike Bost tells us abou...

Land Line Now, March 28, 2023 from 2023-03-29T00:00

LLN (3/28/23) – Concerns over manda...

Land Line Now, March 27, 2023 from 2023-03-28T00:00

LLN (3/27/23) – Texas lawmakers are considering a pilot program to test a truck...

Land Line Now, March 24, 2023 from 2023-03-25T00:00

LLN (3/24/23) – Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine joins us to talk about how t...

Land Line Now, March 23, 2023 from 2023-03-24T00:00

LLN (3/23/23) – Action on broker tr...

Land Line Now, March 22, 2023 from 2023-03-23T00:00

LLN (3/22/23) – The nomination of Julie Su to be secretary of labor has drawn s...

Land Line Now, March 21, 2023 from 2023-03-22T00:00

LLN (3/21/23) – If you get your own authority, there are a few things you’re go...

Land Line Now, March 20, 2023 from 2023-03-21T00:00

LLN (3/20/23) – A coalition of safe...

Land Line Now, March 17, 2023 from 2023-03-18T00:00

LLN (3/17/23) – Diesel prices are coming down, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information ...

Land Line Now, March 16, 2023 from 2023-03-17T00:00

LLN (3/16/23) – The federal govern...

Land Line Now, March 15, 2023 from 2023-03-16T00:00

LLN (3/15/23) – Are those signs of stability in the new and used truck markets?...

Land Line Now, March 14, 2023 from 2023-03-15T00:00

LLN (3/14/23) - Plenty of people would like to see an end to the ritual of changing the clocks for daylight saving time. And lawmakers are listening. Also, far too many times, so...

Land Line Now, March 13, 2023 from 2023-03-14T00:00

LLN (3/13/23) – The president’s nominee for secretary of labor – and her record – has some concerned, including folks at O...

Land Line Now, March 10, 2023 from 2023-03-11T01:00

LLN (3/10/23) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has changes to its out-of-service criteria going into effect soon. ...

Land Line Now, March 9, 2023 from 2023-03-10T01:00

LLN (3/9/23) – The FMCSA has taken several actions regarding brokers and rules related to them. And OOIDA has added its ow...

Land Line Now, March 8, 2023 from 2023-03-09T01:00

LLN (3/8/23) – Truck drivers have been fighting for bathroom access at shippers and receivers. We recently spoke with two ...

Land Line Now, March 7, 2023 from 2023-03-08T01:00

LLN (3/7/23) – A bill that would do away with the split speed limit in Indiana has secured approval from the state’s Senat...

Land Line Now, March 6, 2023 from 2023-03-07T01:00

LLN (3/6/23) – One of the big topics of conversation right now in trucking is whether the FMCSA will require speed limiter...

Land Line Now, March 3, 2023 from 2023-03-04T01:00

LLN (3/3/23) – To gain a better understanding the effect of legal marijuana on the trucking industry, the American Truckin...

Land Line Now, March 2, 2023 from 2023-03-03T01:00

LLN (3/2/23) – Eight states are taking a look at who can use the left lane when, with many of them focusing on trucks. Mea...

Land Line Now, March 1, 2023 from 2023-03-02T01:00

LLN (3/1/23) – Kenworth is commemorating its 100th anniversary. Before looking to the next 100 years, we look back at the ...

Land Line Now, Feb. 28, 2023 from 2023-03-01T01:00

LLN (2/28/23) – The governors of two states are taking aim at nuclear verdicts – and both hav...

Land Line Now, Feb. 27, 2023 from 2023-02-28T01:00

LLN (2/27/23) – A Capitol Hill publication has taken a look at some forthcoming EPA regulations – and it, like many trucke...

Land Line Now, Feb. 24, 2023 from 2023-02-25T01:00

LLN (2/24/23) – The OOIDA Foundation’s 2022 Freight Rate Survey adds some context to what you are likely already feeling...

Land Line Now, Feb. 23, 2023 from 2023-02-24T01:00

LLN (2/23/23) – After years of pleading and prodding, it looks like the broker transparency issue is finally set to take...

Land Line Now, Feb. 22, 2023 from 2023-02-23T01:00

LLN (2/22/23) – Load posts are down right now, but expect things to change once spring shipping season takes off. Listen

Land Line Now, Feb. 21, 2023 from 2023-02-22T01:00

LLN (2/21/23) – Should you try to fight a citation from a U.S. DOT inspection, or just pay the fine and move on? Also, i...

Land Line Now, Feb. 20, 2023 from 2023-02-21T01:00

LLN (2/20/23) – Every couple of years, members of OOIDA have a chance to choose the people who will represent them on the ...

Land Line Now, Feb. 17, 2023 from 2023-02-18T01:00

LLN (2/17/23) – A new piece in Wired magazine takes a deep dive into trucking. It was written by Andrew Kay, who spent a g...

Land Line Now, Feb. 16, 2023 from 2023-02-17T01:00

LLN (2/16/23) – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to change the SMS system for determining who is and ...

Land Line Now, Feb. 15, 2023 from 2023-02-16T01:00

LLN (2/15/23) – When it comes to regulation proposals in Washington, D.C., OOIDA has been fighting the good fight agains...

Land Line Now, Feb. 14, 2023 from 2023-02-15T01:00

LLN (2/14/23) – A Georgia House committee is scheduled to discuss a bill to allow 90,000-pound trucks on roadways. Meanwhi...

Land Line Now, Feb. 13, 2023 from 2023-02-14T01:00

LLN (2/13/23) – When it comes to electronic logging devices there are some things to look out for. We’ll look into some of...

Land Line Now, Feb. 10, 2023 from 2023-02-11T01:00

LLN (2/10/23) – The FMCSA allows truckers to appeal certain crashes that showed up on their CSA. However, that ability onl...

Land Line Now, Feb. 9, 2023 from 2023-02-10T01:00

LLN (2/9/23) – A group of U.S. senators is seeking to stop an upcoming U.S. EPA regulation regarding emissions from large ...

Land Line Now, Feb. 8, 2023 from 2023-02-09T01:00

LLN (2/8/23) – Indiana is one of a handful of states that has a different set of rules on the books for heavy trucks when ...

Land Line Now, Feb. 7, 2023 from 2023-02-08T01:00

LLN (2/7/23) – If you’re in trucking, you’re bound to experience a road hazard. We’ll have some tips on helping your tires...

Land Line Now, Feb. 6, 2023 from 2023-02-07T01:00

LLN (2/6/23) – Tuesday, the president will report on the state of the union, and part of the speech is expected to cover infrastructure. We’ll get an idea of what to expect and ...

Professor: Driver pay system is broken from 2023-02-04T01:00

LLN (2/3/23) – The driver compensation model is broken. Michael Belzer, Ph.D., of Wayne State University joins us to talk about what needs to change before the driver pay issue ...

FMCSA wants info on automated driving systems from 2023-02-03T01:00

LLN (2/2/23) – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for more information on automated driving systems before it proposes new rules. Also, OOIDA Executive Vi...

Freight market shows a glut of trucks from 2023-02-02T01:00

LLN (2/1/23) – A record number of trucks are currently listed on the DAT One network. We’ll have the details on that and more in today’s market update. Also, in celebration of O...

Helping trucks through roundabouts from 2023-02-01T01:00

LLN (1/31/23) – Indiana, Washington and Wisconsin have acted to address concerns about how to maneuver with large trucks through increasingly popular roundabouts. Meanwhile, fou...

Helping truckers to better health from 2023-01-31T01:00

LLN (1/30/23) – A doctor of physical therapy decided to start his own business to help those within the trucking industry live happier, healthier lives. Also, gap insurance is a...

Spot market: Still looking for the bottom from 2023-01-28T01:00

LLN (1/27/23) – When it comes to the spot market, things look bleak. Research analyst Andrew King stops by to talk about the most recent numbers and long-term trends in the mark...

EPA sets strict rule for truck emissions from 2023-01-27T01:00

LLN (1/26/23) – The Environmental Protection Agency is cracking down on emissions from trucks in a big way. Also, it may be time to give retreading another try. We’ll discuss ho...

Restroom access effort just the start, key player says from 2023-01-26T01:00

LLN (1/25 /23) – From one restroom access bill that became law last year to another just introduced that would expand on it and more, Sheri Call, president and CEO of the Washin...

State bill would expand restroom access for truckers from 2023-01-25T01:00

LLN (1/24/23) – One year after Washington state lawmakers addressed concern about access to restroom facilities at ports, a new bill calls for giving truck drivers operating thr...

Driver pay meetings focus on unpaid work from 2023-01-24T01:00

LLN (1/23/23) – The National Academies of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board held its first meetings on the driver pay issue, and we’ve got a report. Also, a new year and a...

Effort aims to prevent human trafficking from 2023-01-21T01:00

LLN (1/20/23) – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We’ll speak with two women who are working toward getting the trucking industry educated to recognize and...

Board eyes link between driver pay, safety from 2023-01-20T01:00

LLN (11/19/23) – The National Academies of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board is taking a long, hard look at driver pay and its effect on safety. We’ll discuss what they’re...

Electric trucks – a practical replacement? from 2023-01-19T01:00

LLN (1/18/23) – We’ve all heard the news about various companies producing electric powered trucks, but are these trucks a realistic replacement for the diesel-powered vehicles ...

Bill would end Pennsylvania’s automatic fuel tax increases from 2023-01-18T01:00

LLN (1/17/23) – Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to put a stop to automatic increases to the state’s fuel tax. Meanwhile, bills in New York and Minnesota are trying to offer co...

Heavy equipment operator overcomes challenges from 2023-01-17T01:00

LLN (1/16/22) – A woman who operates one of the biggest pieces of heavy equipment in the world is sharing her story of overcoming life’s challenges. Also, back in the 1970s, hau...

Fighting Connecticut’s highway use tax from 2023-01-14T01:00

LLN (1/13/23) – From a new highway use tax in Connecticut to unscrupulous businesses looking to squeeze a little extra money out of you – as a trucker, it can feel like you’ve g...

New medical examiner requirements from 2023-01-13T01:00

LLN (1/12/23) – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is setting some new requirements for certified medical examiners, and the government releases a blueprint to “dec...

Load posts strong on the spot market from 2023-01-12T01:00

LLN (1/11/23) – Load posts increased to one of the highest levels in the past six years last week. We have details on that and the latest on rates in this week’s market update w...

OOIDA board interviews from 2023-01-11T01:00

LLN (1/10/23) – Five truck drivers are vying for seats on the OOIDA Board of Directors – and today, we take an in-depth look at those running, including their views of some of t...

Getting parking, bathroom access into the new Congress from 2023-01-10T01:00

LLN (1/9/23) – With a new speaker finally elected in the U.S. House, the process begins to get major trucking priorities – such as truck parking and bathroom access – introduced...

Freight market may see bottom soon from 2023-01-07T01:00

LLN (1/6/23) – Load-to-truck ratios continue to decline for vans, flatbeds and reefers, but there are some promising signs that we are starting to see the bottom. Also, a woman ...

FMCSA proposes tighter rules for brokers from 2023-01-06T01:00

LLN (1/5/23) – FMCSA has published a proposed rule regarding brokers and their financial responsibility. Also, the agency contemplates action on speed limiters, automatic emerge...

Lawsuit targets alleged ticketing scheme from 2023-01-05T01:00

LLN (1/4/23) – A recently filed class action lawsuit claims that the city of Joliet, Ill., is engaged in an illegal ticketing scheme that targets truck drivers. We speak with on...

Insurance and taxes: it doesn’t need to be so painful from 2023-01-04T01:00

LLN (1/3/23) – Shopping for insurance and doing your taxes will never top the list of “fun things to do” – but it doesn’t need to be quite so painful. Having a friend in the kno...

Making biodiesel an option for more truckers from 2023-01-03T01:00

LLN (1/2/23) – Diana Geseking of Restaurant Technologies explains how they’re involved in the biodiesel process from the get-go and what needs to happen to make biodiesel a more...

What’s coming up in trucking in 2023? from 2022-12-31T01:00

LLN (12/30/22) – What does 2023 have in store for people with a vested interest in the trucking industry? Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer help us break down the issues that are li...

OOIDA talks truck parking, bathroom bill in D.C. from 2022-12-30T01:00

LLN (12/29/22) – The work done in Washington, D.C., is vital in the fight for trucker's rights. OOIDA’s executive vice president talks about his recent trip to Capitol Hill, inc...

Load posts on the spot market down from 2022-12-29T01:00

LLN (1/28/22) – There was a noticeable decrease in load posts last week with the Christmas holiday falling on a Sunday this year. We’ll have all the details in this week’s Marke...

Truck parking tops list of hot-button issues from 2022-12-28T01:00

LLN (12/27/22) – This year has been busy for trucking, but 2023 is likely to be just as busy, with a number of hot-button issues on the agenda. Also, services that track informa...

A trucker playing Santa at Christmas from 2022-12-27T01:00

LLN (12/26/22) – Marty Ellis has been playing Santa to a whole hospital full of kids before getting back on the road. He’ll discuss that – and some advice for his fellow trucker...

Fighting for flexibility in hours of service from 2022-12-24T01:00

LLN (12/23/22) – Our rundown of OOIDA’s biggest accomplishments in celebration of the Association’s 50th anniversary continues with a look at hours of service. Also, the America...

Trucking gives back for the holidays from 2022-12-23T01:00

LLN (12/22/22) – It’s the season of giving, and many truckers and groups have been busy doing what they can to help those in need during the holidays. We’ll speak with a few of ...

Fighting against coercion of truckers from 2022-12-22T01:00

LLN (12/21/22) – One of the biggest problems in trucking is the way some shippers, receivers, brokers and others coerce truckers into violating the regulations. But OOIDA some y...

Sponsor: Bathroom bill a ‘no brainer’ from 2022-12-21T01:00

LLN (12/20/22) – A newly introduced bill that ensures access to restroom facilities for truckers “is a no brainer” according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas. The...

Getting the bathroom access bill through Congress from 2022-12-20T01:00

LLN (12/19/22) – A bill designed to give truckers access to the bathroom at facilities they pick up from and deliver to is now in Congress. Also, from a fire hose of questionabl...

Straight pipes still an option on newer trucks from 2022-12-17T01:00

LLN (12/16/22) – Lots of truckers want those big, shiny straight pipes running up the side of their rig, but it’s not so easy with newer trucks. Or is it? Also, a lot of truckin...

Protecting owner-operators’ independence from 2022-12-16T01:00

LLN (12/15/22) – Does a proposed worker classification rule protect owner-operators’ independence? Does it protect drivers who should be classified as employees? Those are just ...

Can trucking switch to all electric trucks? from 2022-12-15T01:00

LLN (12/14/22) – The American Transportation Research Institute has a new report that lays out the challenges associated with converting the nation over to a fully electric worl...

California tackles high fuel costs from 2022-12-14T01:00

LLN (12/13/22) – Are oil companies price gouging in California? We’ll take a look at what the state may do about that – and the potential for some fuel tax relief. Also, how do ...

Truck market still topsy-turvy from 2022-12-13T01:00

LLN (12/12/22) – Although things may be settling a bit, Steve Tam of ACT Research says the market for buying trucks is still topsy-turvy. He tells us where things stand now – an...

Truckers dinged for ‘lack of inspections’ from 2022-12-10T01:00

LLN (12/9/22) – Inspections are not something that any trucker likes, but they are necessary for some purposes. Among them is the simple ability to get loads. Also, from a truck...

Red-light cameras hit a stop sign in Texas from 2022-12-09T01:00

LLN (12/8/22) – Red-light camera use in Texas is nearing its death, and one state lawmaker wants to put the final nail in the coffin; meanwhile, a new law in Pennsylvania is int...

Averted rail strike good news for truckers from 2022-12-08T01:00

LLN (12/7/22) – The potential rail strike was averted last week, but according to DAT some shippers still took preventative measures and diverted some volume to truckload. Also,...

Double brokering scam hits truckers from 2022-12-07T01:00

LLN (12/6/22) – Broker complaints are nothing new in trucking, but it seems sometimes as if brokers are trying to find whole new ways to make things difficult for carriers. We’l...

Push to get truck parking bill through Senate from 2022-12-06T01:00

LLN (12/5/22) – A push has started to get the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act through the U.S. Senate. We’ll explain where that effort stands. Also, the trucking industry i...

What’s next on truck parking bill? from 2022-12-03T01:00

LLN (12/2/22) – A bill dedicated to adding truck parking throughout the country has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Now what? Todd Spencer and Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA stop by...

Truck parking bill introduced in Senate from 2022-12-02T01:00

LLN (12/1/22) – A Senate version of a truck parking bill is now officially in play. And what happens next could have a big impact on the lives of many truckers out on the road. ...

Digital surveillance: truckers in the crosshairs from 2022-12-01T01:00

LLN (11/30/22) – A new book called “Data Driven” examines how digital surveillance is upending life and work on the open road for truckers. Load posts took a nosedive last week,...

Waging war against minimum insurance hikes from 2022-11-30T01:00

LLN (11/29/22) – Our series celebrating OOIDA’s top accomplishments over the last 50 years continues with a look at the war being waged against minimum insurance hikes. Also, th...

Educating new members of Congress from 2022-11-29T01:00

LLN (11/28/22) – A new Congress will soon take shape in our nation’s capital. That means new members who lack a basic understanding of the trucking industry. And that is a big o...

A look back at court victories in New York, Virginia from 2022-11-26T01:00

LLN (11/25/22) – We’ll look back at $44.4 million court victory in New York state related to registration and decal taxes, as well as OOIDA’s case that overturned 30-minute brea...

Under-21 pilot program: Some questions answered, but others remain from 2022-04-22T00:00

LLN (4/21/22) – FMCSA has answered some questions about its under-21 apprenticeship pilot program, but questions remain about the safety implications and information gathering. ...

Prophecies of a freight recession? Not so fast from 2022-04-21T00:00

LLN (4/20/22) – You’ve no doubt been hearing the prophecies of a “freight recession,” but at least one expert says not so fast. The used truck market is booming – so here’s how ...

Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act from 2022-04-20T00:00

LLN (4/19/22) – For decades now, truckers have been shut out from receiving overtime pay due to an exemption in the Fair Labor Standards Act – but a new bill called the Guarante...

Fuel tax holidays and IFTA: clearing up the confusion from 2022-04-19T00:00

LLN (4/18/22) – When it comes to fuel tax holidays and IFTA, things can get pretty complicated pretty quickly. We clear up the confusion. Which is best for you – an actual cash ...

Truck parking gets federal attention from 2022-04-16T00:00

LLN (4/15/22) – There’s been an increase in chatter about the truck parking crisis over the first three months of 2022 – and a lot of that chatter is apparently coming from the ...

Parking, bathroom bills now law in Washington state from 2022-04-15T00:00

LLN (4/14/22) – Washington state lawmakers have taken two big steps toward helping truckers who work in that state – ensuring the state’s rest areas stay open; and guaranteeing ...

Freight down, number of trucks up from 2022-04-14T00:00

LLN (4/13/22) – The numbers on the load board fell last week, but the number of trucks increased. So what does that mean for those looking for loads to haul? Stephen Petit of DA...

Electric trucks – go or no go? from 2022-04-13T00:00

LLN (4/12/22) – Truck makers are saying full steam ahead on electric trucks – but the group that represents them in Washington, D.C., is trying to put the brakes on. So what’s g...

EPA heads toward tighter emissions rules from 2022-04-12T00:00

LLN (4/11/22) – The EPA will conduct a public hearing on new rules for heavy-duty engine emissions – and they may look a lot like California’s. And OOIDA is planning to be there...

Personal conveyance limits sought by CVSA from 2022-04-09T00:00

LLN (4/8/22) – CVSA wants changes to the rules for personal conveyance – and wants to track your truck as it goes down the road. Also, the latest in the line of acting administr...

FMCSA acting chief gets official nod from 2022-04-08T00:00

LLN (4/7/22) – President Biden has officially nominated Robin Hutcheson to be administrator of the FMCSA. Meanwhile, the agency’s internal auditor is conducting an audit of Mexi...

Reefers rev up as produce season begins from 2022-04-07T00:00

LLN (4/6/22) – We’re at the starting line for the U.S. domestic produce season now. What does that mean for reefer carriers? Dean Croke with DAT explains. Also, the Mid-America ...

Trucking Action Plan to tackle parking, lease-purchase problems from 2022-04-06T00:00

LLN (4/5/22) – Earlier this week, the president and secretary of transportation discussed the Biden administration’s Trucking Action Plan – including efforts to address predator...

Income tax: When to file an extension from 2022-04-05T00:00

LLN (4/4/22) – What do you do if April 15th is rolling up quick and you’re not quite ready yet to file your taxes? It turns out you can delay filing, but only if you send in a r...

Fuel economy: stretch those dollars out from 2022-04-02T00:00

LLN (4/1/22) – With fuel prices through the roof, we have a few tips to help you increase fuel economy and stretch those dollars. Conversations about the truck parking crisis ar...

IFTA sticker fading? You’re not alone from 2022-04-01T00:00

LLN (3/31/22) – What do you if you have a required sticker like IFTA on your truck and it begins to fade to the point it can’t be read? It’s not a hypothetical for some truckers...

Rates down, fuel up – so what’s ahead? from 2022-03-31T00:00

LLN (3/30/22) – Dry van line-haul rates are down and the price of fuel is up. So what are we likely to see in the short term? Dean Croke of DAT explains. Also, our coverage of t...

FMCSA acting chief: Parking a priority from 2022-03-30T00:00

LLN (3/29/22) – Robin Hutcheson had been relatively quiet since taking over as acting administrator at FMCSA in January, but that changed at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Hutch...

Tickets, warnings and inspections – some advice from 2022-03-29T00:00

LLN (3/28/22) – When is a ticket not a ticket? When it’s warning. And many truckers dread a warning. So why is that, and what’s the reality? We’ll discuss tickets, warnings, ins...

Chrome and mods at MATS, plus tech and equipment innovations from 2022-03-26T00:00

LLN (3/25/22) – Few places have as much chrome, paint, vinyl and other mods on trucks as the Mid-America Trucking Show. There’s also a lot of new technology and equipment on dis...

One left-lane rule falls, another still alive from 2022-03-25T00:00

LLN (3/24/22) – New Mexico’s governor has vetoed a left-lane rule in that state, and Virginia’s governor will soon have a chance to sign one. Meanwhile, several states are close...

Fuel tax holiday closer in four states from 2022-03-24T00:00

LLN (3/23/22) – As diesel prices continue at historic levels, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland and Virginia are all close to passing some version of a fuel tax holiday. Also, thre...

Bad factoring deals trap truckers from 2022-03-23T00:00

LLN (3/22/22) – Some specific financial companies are preying on small motor carriers, trapping them into factoring deals and agreements that can be very financially damaging – ...

Hours of service emergency order – here are the facts from 2022-03-22T00:00

LLN (3/21/22) – The emergency declaration from FMCSA meant to cope with the pandemic – and its exemptions from the hours of service – sounds broad, but in reality it’s very spec...

Marty heads to the Mid-America Trucking Show from 2022-03-19T00:00

LLN (3/18/22) – Marty Ellis has just finished with his first trucking event of the year and is now headed to the largest – his first Mid-America Trucking Show as driver of the S...

Parking, restroom bills pass in Washington state from 2022-03-18T00:00

LLN (3/17/22) – Washington state lawmakers have OK’d money to keep the state’s rest areas open, and they passed a bill to ensure that truckers who work at the state’s ports have...

Fuel tax holiday gains momentum from 2022-03-17T00:00

LLN (3/16/22) – States across the country are considering a fuel tax holiday, and some have even urged the federal government to temporarily suspend the federal fuel tax. We’ll ...

Daylight saving time debate is back from 2022-03-16T00:00

LLN (3/15/22) – The annual practice of daylight saving time changes continues to be a topic of discussion at statehouses around the country. And federal efforts could potentiall...

Fuel surcharge: Coping with high diesel prices from 2022-03-15T00:00

LLN (3/14/22) – The price of fuel is doubtless the No. 1 topic in the industry right now, and recovering some of that expense may require a fuel surcharge. Also, items 1, 2 and ...

Diesel prices: What are truckers saying? from 2022-03-12T01:00

LLN (3/11/22) – It should be no surprise to anyone that truckers are thinking about fuel prices. And Marty Ellis, driver of the OOIDA tour trailer, is hearing about it all as he...

EPA pushes trucking to go green from 2022-03-11T01:00

LLN (3/10/22) – The EPA is going all-in on its cleaner transportation initiative, with the White House announcing several actions addressing greenhouse gas emission, including s...

Diesel prices and the spot market from 2022-03-10T01:00

LLN (3/9/22) – Rising diesel prices are likely to have an ongoing effect on the spot market. Stephen Petit of DAT tells us what to expect before getting into the latest numbers ...

Parking bill sponsor optimistic from 2022-03-09T01:00

LLN (3/8/22) – A year ago this month, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. But despite bipartisan support, the bill hasn’t really...

Education at MATS 2022 from 2022-03-08T01:00

LLN (3/7/22) – The Mid-America Trucking Show is normally a place to see shiny new trucks and the latest doo-dads. But for MATS 2022, the show’s 50th anniversary edition, a lot o...

Parking moving in the right direction from 2022-03-05T01:00

LLN (3/4/22) – At long last, the stars appear to be lining up on truck parking. There’s action on the federal, state and local levels – but in our latest installment of The Park...

New regulations in the pipeline? from 2022-03-04T01:00

LLN (3/3/22) – Over the next few months, federal officials are likely going to be busy as they develop new proposed regulations. So what do they have brewing, and how might thes...

MATS 2022: a look at the big show from 2022-03-03T01:00

LLN (3/2/22) – For the past two years, we’ve all missed the biggest event in the trucking industry – but at the end of this month, the Mid-America Trucking Show will be back. We...

States eye cuts to fuel taxes from 2022-03-02T01:00

LLN (3/1/22) – Lawmakers in 10 states are considering changes to fuel taxes, with most wanting to cut the tax. We’ll explain who’s talking about it, what kinds of cuts they’re c...

Tickets vs. warnings: Which is better? from 2022-03-01T01:00

LLN (2/28/22) – Getting a warning instead of a ticket can, through a kind of back door, affect your CSA, your PSP and other factors that have a direct impact on you and your abi...

How the crisis in Ukraine could affect trucking here from 2022-02-26T01:00

LLN (2/25/22) – The crisis in Ukraine could end up affecting the trucking industry here. Truckers need to be able to deal with basic maintenance problems that can come up out on...

Truck parking enters the chat from 2022-02-25T01:00

LLN (2/24/22) – The truck parking crisis has entered the chat in D.C. as a means to addressing the supply chain crisis. Like zombies in a horror movie, left lane restriction bil...

Protest peacefully but still pay a professional price from 2022-02-24T01:00

LLN (2/23/22) – You can protest peacefully but still pay a price as a professional truck driver. FAQs about the VIUS. Signs that the spot market is coming back down to Earth a b...

No jab? No problem if new bill passes from 2022-02-23T01:00

LLN (2/2/22) – No jab, no entry for Canadian and Mexican truckers entering the U.S. right now, but a new bill would provide exemptions. The opioid epidemic extends far and wide,...

Pam’s pretty pink Peterbilt from 2022-02-22T01:00

LLN (2/21/22) – Depending on where you are, you have a decent chance out on the road of seeing some incredibly beautiful show trucks plying their trade – some of them with prett...

Five nations investigate supply chain price gouging from 2022-02-19T01:00

LLN (2/18/22) – The U.S. and four other nations are forming a task force to investigate possible price gouging in the supply chain. We’ll also have an update on the sunset of 3G...

FMCSA adds to emergency declaration from 2022-02-18T01:00

LLN (2/17/22) – Several times over the length of the pandemic, the FMCSA has changed its emergency declaration – especially in regard to what freight is covered. And now, the ag...

Driver training questions answered from 2022-02-17T01:00

LLN (2/16/22) – New entry-level driver training rules are now in place. That’s led to a series of calls coming in to OOIDA headquarters with questions about the new rule. We’ll ...

Congressman pushes to end vaccine mandates from 2022-02-16T01:00

LLN (2/15/22) – A member of Congress is pushing the administration to end cross-border vaccine mandates that have spurred protests in Canada, and plans for protests in the U.S. ...

When you may want to get a ticket from 2022-02-15T01:00

LLN (2/14/22) – It’s not every day you ask an officer to give you a ticket, but there are circumstances you might want to. Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law explain ...

Is the protest really hitting the big trucking issues? from 2022-02-12T01:00

LLN (2/11/22) – The Canadian protest and others being planned deal with something most truckers don’t like – a mandate, in this case for vaccines. However, officials are ignorin...

Truck convoy, other protests spark homeland security concerns from 2022-02-11T01:00

LLN (2/10/22) – Homeland Security officials are concerned about a planned truck convoy and other protests in the U.S. We’ll explain what has them worried. Also, the FMCSA’s new ...

Drug test increase headlines not the whole story from 2022-02-10T01:00

LLN (2/9/22) – You may have seen headlines about a 10% jump in positive drug test results submitted to FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. But that’s not the full story. Als...

Virginia left lane bill not alone from 2022-02-09T01:00

LLN (2/8/22) – A bill that requires trucks to stay clear of the left lane during winter storms continues to progress in Virginia. Meanwhile, Utah lawmakers try to legislate a ne...

OOIDA to U.S., Canada: Give truckers a break on vaccine mandates from 2022-02-08T01:00

LLN (2/7/22) – OOIDA has been on record opposing vaccine mandates since the topic first came up. Now, it’s officially asking both the U.S. and Canadian governments to give truck...

Vaccine mandates have truckers hopping mad from 2022-02-05T01:00

LLN (2/4/22) – Canadian truckers are in an uproar, to say the least, about the U.S. and Canadian vaccine mandates for crossing the border, and Marty Ellis is getting an earful. ...

Left lane rules on the front burner in four states from 2022-02-04T01:00

LLN (2/3/22) – Lawmakers in four states are working to address who can travel when in the left-lane of multi-lane highways. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania bill takes the state one st...

Truck parking: the good, the bad and the frustrating from 2022-02-03T01:00

LLN (2/2/22) – We’ll take another trip to The Parking Zone with Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine, who tells us about some of the bad developments (looking at you, U.S. Departm...

Freight is still plentiful, but off historic highs from 2022-02-02T01:00

LLN (2/1/22) – After reaching historic highs, the spot market for truckload freight is beginning to settle into typical seasonal patterns. But there’s still a lot of freight on ...

Vaccine mandate: What are the facts? from 2022-02-01T01:00

LLN (1/31/22) – One of the most controversial actions in trucking in recent years is the requirement by Canada and the United States to require vaccinations before crossing the ...

Pay by the mile? Not really, and truckers are pissed from 2022-01-29T01:00

LLN (1/28/22) – It’s accepted that most truckers receive pay by the mile. But is that really the case? Even when it’s so-called “practical miles,” truckers are more often than n...

Parking effort underway in Washington state from 2022-01-28T01:00

LLN (1/27/22) – Washington state lawmakers are trying to help truckers with parking, including keeping state-owned and -operated rest areas open. Meanwhile, several states may r...

Reefer freight: Running hot despite the cold from 2022-01-27T01:00

LLN (1/26/22) – It’s already been an interesting year for the market – and reefer freight is running hot, despite the cold weather. We’ll have that, plus the latest rates for th...

CDL training questions answered from 2022-01-26T01:00

LLN (1/25/22) – Very soon, new requirements for entry level driver training will go into effect for the trucking industry. And like every change over the past few years, it’s ge...

Drive for more truck parking in three states from 2022-01-25T01:00

LLN (1/24/22) – A bill in Washington state would give truckers access to more parking, while efforts to work with state DOTs are underway in Missouri and Ohio. Meanwhile other s...

Drivers give thumbs-down to Virginia left lane plan from 2022-01-22T01:00

LLN (1/21/22) – Marty Ellis is deep in the heart of Texas, hearing some skepticism about a weird-bordering-on-nonsense left lane proposal and the latest from Tesla. Also, there ...

What do we know about new chief at FMCSA? from 2022-01-21T01:00

LLN (1/20/22) – A new deputy administrator has been named at FMCSA – and if this time follows the administration’s pattern, that will likely indicate the eventual nominee to per...

Hair testing study flawed, OOIDA says from 2022-01-20T01:00

LLN (1/19/22) – Recent research makes a case for hair testing – but Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation says the study is flawed, and he tells us why. Also, OOIDA life member Ca...

Bridge fixes in the works from 2022-01-19T01:00

LLN (1/18/22) – The Biden administration is pulling out the checkbook, starting work on fixing the nation’s bridges with money from the recent infrastructure bill. Also, there a...

Bad factoring deals hitting small carriers from 2022-01-18T01:00

LLN (1/17/22) – Some small motor carriers are being trapped into factoring deals that can be very financially damaging – and impossible to get out of. Also, Tyson Fisher of Land...

Vaccine mandate on at Canadian border from 2022-01-15T01:00

LLN (1/14/22) – A mistaken announcement from Canadian officials about a vaccine mandate has been reversed and corrected, leaving many truckers confused – and upset. We’ll offer ...

Trucking among hackers’ targets from 2022-01-14T01:00

LLN (1/13/22) – Three federal agencies warn that Russian hackers plan to target critical infrastructure – including trucking and other transportation. Also, the FMCSA is asking ...

Tesla ‘assertive’ mode sparks criticism from 2022-01-13T01:00

LLN (1/12/22) – Electric car maker Tesla has a skill at getting publicity, but not always good publicity. The automakers latest move – creating an “assertive mode” for its self-...

Left lane rules on the menu in two states from 2022-01-12T01:00

LLN (1/11/22) – Two states have introduced bills that would make left lane rules stricter for trucks. Also, when people are in need and an area is disarray wait a couple days an...

Parking crisis: What can cities and states do? from 2022-01-11T01:00

LLN (1/10/21) – Two truck drivers recently explained what the current parking situation is like at a National League of Cities meeting. Also, you’re entering into a relationship...

Parking looks to improve in 2022 from 2022-01-08T01:00

LLN (1/7/22) – Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine is optimistic that some big, positive things are coming in 2022 for truck parking. He’ll talk about the Federal Highway Adminis...

Driver pay, training on 2022 agenda from 2022-01-07T01:00

LLN (1/6/22) – The year 2022 is already shaping up to be a busy one, with driver training, a study of driver pay, efforts to include more women in trucking, and more all getting...

Freight market – What’s coming in ’22? from 2022-01-06T01:00

LLN (1/5/22) – 2021 was a wild year on the spot freight market. Dean Croke of DAT joins us for a look at how the year went out, while looking ahead to what 2022 may have in stor...

Aguilera-Mederos case: What can we learn? from 2022-01-05T01:00

LLN (1/4/22) – Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ 110-year prison sentence has been commuted, making him eligible for parole in 2026. Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA contend the case ...

California program sharing driver information from 2022-01-04T01:00

LLN (1/3/22) – A new program in California is requiring carriers to enroll their drivers and then shares information about them between the state and carrier. Also, Jami Jones o...

How to find the good broker from 2022-01-01T01:00

LLN (12/31/21) – We’ve spoken on the program several times about the problems some truckers have with bad brokers. But we’ve always said there are good brokers as well. And find...

FMCSA: Who’s running the store? from 2021-12-31T01:00

LLN (12/30/21) – FMCSA has found itself once again without an administrator, or a nominee to become one. We’ll discuss what’s happening at the agency right now, plus what’s next...

Freight rates and winter weather from 2021-12-30T01:00

LLN (12/29/21) – Winter weather has arrived. Dean Croke of DAT tells us how that’s affecting freight rates before breaking down the latest trends and numbers in the spot market....

Toll increases may hit a wall in New Jersey from 2021-12-29T01:00

LLN (12/28/21) – An effort in New Jersey could slam the brakes on automatic Turnpike Authority toll increases, while Michigan may cut red tape for local road funding. Also, it w...

Aguilera-Mederos verdict: Sign of a broken system from 2021-12-28T01:00

LLN (12/27/21) – The 110-year prison sentence handed down to Rogel Aguilera-Mederos brought out lots of strong feelings in a lot of people. One of those is Lewie Pugh of OOIDA. ...

Christmas tree finds its way home – thanks to these six truck drivers from 2021-12-25T01:00

LLN (12/24/21) – The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is on display thanks to six truck drivers. An elementary school student works as an operations manager for his father’s trucking...

Meera Joshi is leaving – how does that affect big ticket trucking issues? from 2021-12-24T01:00

LLN (12/23/21) – Meera Joshi is leaving FMCSA. And that could have an effect on issues important to truckers. Also, as the federal government and lawmakers get to the holidays, ...

White House reaches out to trucking from 2021-12-23T01:00

LLN (12/22/21) – The White House met with trucking stakeholders, and held a listening session in South Carolina. OOIDA’s Todd Spencer explains what happened at the White House m...

Bridge toll plan in Pennsylvania not dead yet from 2021-12-22T01:00

LLN (12/21/21) – A plan to toll bridges throughout Pennsylvania will likely continue to move forward, despite opposition from lawmakers. We’ll have an update on that, plus the b...

AB5, other misclassification efforts trend in ’21 from 2021-12-21T01:00

LLN (12/20/21) – Every year, there seems to be a pattern in terms of what topics come up. And in 2021, one of the big trends has been AB5 and other efforts to end worker misclas...

The Spirit spreads the holiday spirit from 2021-12-18T01:00

LLN (12/17/21) – The Spirit of the American Trucker spreads the holiday spirit to children in the hospital with the help of a comic book store, a retail outlet and a group of vo...

Does the White House Trucking Action Plan hit the right notes? from 2021-12-17T01:00

LLN (12/16/21) – The White House Trucking Action Plan aimed at improving the industry hits a lot of notes, but does it hit the right ones? We also look into how the Biden admini...

Chrome Shop Mafia gift guide from 2021-12-16T01:00

LLN (12/15/21) – Do you have a trucker to shop for this Christmas? If you do, you probably need to know where you can buy the latest cool toy or chrome add-on. We’ll have some s...

Fuel tax increase in Missouri under fire from 2021-12-15T01:00

LLN (12/14/21) – A little more than two months after the state of Missouri began collecting more fuel tax, a legislative effort at the statehouse would nix the increase. Meanwhi...

Christmas tree makes it to the Capitol from 2021-12-14T01:00

LLN (12/13/21) – The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is on display, thanks to six truck drivers. Also, we’ll have an update about an elementary school student who works as an operat...

DOT making plans for safety, economics and more from 2021-12-11T01:00

LLN (12/10/21) – The U.S. DOT is making a plan. Specifically, the department is developing a strategic plan for the next four years regarding safety, economic strength and globa...

Truck drivers advisory panel talks retention from 2021-12-10T01:00

LLN (12/9/21) – The FMCSA is finally listening in a very formal way to truck drivers, as an advisory committee made up of truckers offered a report on driver retention. Also, Pe...

Christmas giving in the trucking industry from 2021-12-09T01:00

LLN (12/8/21) – As Andy Williams said long ago, it’s the holiday season – and that means it’s the season of giving. We’ll report on two truck stop chains lending a helping hand ...

Florida gas tax holiday? Maybe, but not for diesel from 2021-12-08T01:00

LLN (12/7/21) – Florida’s governor wants state lawmakers to provide motorists with a gas tax holiday. Meanwhile, talks continue at the Michigan statehouse on allowing speed enfo...

Truck parking: Infrastructure bill offers a solution from 2021-12-07T01:00

LLN (12/6/21) – The new infrastructure bill offers all kinds of opportunities – including the possibility of states using some of the money to create more truck parking or upgra...

Cool gift ideas for truckers, just in time for Christmas from 2021-12-04T01:00

LLN (12/3/21) – Finding the right gift for the trucker in your life can be difficult sometimes. Fortunately, Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine has done some of the work for you...

Hours-of-service waiver extended again from 2021-12-03T01:00

LLN (12/2/21) – The FMCSA has extended its pandemic emergency hours-of-service waiver, as well as CDL and medical card waivers. A vaccine deadline is set for truckers who cross ...

Van rate hits a record high from 2021-12-02T01:00

LLN (12/1/21) – The average spot van rate hit a record high in October. What’s driving the spike? Stephen Petit of DAT tells us. Then he breaks down the latest spot market rates...

Truck parking effort pushes ahead from 2021-12-01T01:00

LLN (11/30/21) – OOIDA continues to push the U.S. Department of Transportation to spend money from the infrastructure bill to pave more truck parking. Also, the paperwork you ne...

Supply chain problems: How are they like a reality weight loss show? from 2021-11-30T01:00

LLN (11/29/21) – Why are the problems in the trucking industry less like a detective show and more like a reality weight loss show? Dr. David Correll of MIT’s Center for Transpo...

Truck driver’s life inspires song from 2021-11-27T01:00

LLN (11/26/21) – We’ll bring you the story of a truck driver, terminal cancer, a Facebook post, a surprise gone wrong, and a lasting tribute that the driver’s widow will never f...

Freight rates and the holiday week from 2021-11-25T01:00

LLN (11/24/21) – It’s a holiday week, and freight is flying out the door. Stephen Petit of DAT joins us to talk about how that’s affecting demand for trucks and spot rates. Then...

Cybersecurity warning – just in time for the holidays! from 2021-11-24T01:00

LLN (11/23/21) – Two federal law enforcement agencies are sending out a warning about cybersecurity as the holidays approach. Meanwhile, we’ll have the latest on TWIC card reade...

OOIDA: Pave more truck parking from 2021-11-23T01:00

LLN (11/22/21) – OOIDA is asking the secretary of transportation to use money from the recent infrastructure bill to pave more truck parking – even through Congress left it out....

Driver shortage: Some carriers deceive to recruit from 2021-11-20T01:00

LLN (11/19/21) – Some larger carriers simply accept massive turnover as a cost of doing business, calling it a driver shortage – and Marty Ellis has something to say about how t...

Vaccine mandate suspended by OSHA from 2021-11-19T01:00

LLN (11/18/21) – Few things generate as much talk in trucking as vaccine mandates. But one mandate is now suspended. We’ll have that, plus a recap of what the FMCSA nominee said...

Truck parking crisis gets cities’ attention from 2021-11-18T01:00

LLN (11/17/21) – Cities are finally waking up and realizing that truck parking has become a crisis, and that they have to play a role in fixing it. And the National League of Ci...

Brokers: How to find a good one from 2021-11-17T01:00

LLN (11/16/21) – We’ve spoken on the program several times about the problems some truckers have with bad brokers. But we’ve always said there are good brokers as well. And find...

Driver shortage myth finally losing steam from 2021-11-16T01:00

LLN (11/15/21) – OOIDA’s efforts to counter ATA’s claims of a driver shortage are paying off with public officials and media outlets. We’ll discuss some of the recent mainstream...

Care packages: serious, but also fun from 2021-11-13T01:00

LLN (11/12/21) – It’s Day 5 of the 2021 OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign. The Veterans Community Project has discovered an idea vital to helping transition their fellow vets i...

Trucker remembers care package he received from 2021-11-12T01:00

LLN (11/11/21) – It’s Veterans Day, and Day 4 of the 15th annual OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign. Plenty of veterans end up behind the wheel of a truck. And among them is Pau...

Veterans facilities try to meet the need from 2021-11-11T01:00

LLN (11/10/21) – It’s Day 3 of the 2021 OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign. The Veterans Community Project started small, but it has plans to go nationwide. We’ll explain what t...

Veterans Community Project: helping homeless vets from 2021-11-10T01:00

LLN (11/9/21) – It’s Day 2 of the 2021 OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign, our 15th annual effort to raise money to support our troops and veterans. Scott Thompson asks the Vete...

Truckers for Troops Day 1 – veterans and voices from the past from 2021-11-09T01:00

LLN (11/8/21) – It’s Day 1 of the 15th annual OOIDA Truckers for Troops campaign. We’ll start with a look at how Truckers for Troops helps veterans now, the Veterans Community P...

FMCSA nominee: Improve truckers’ working conditions from 2021-11-06T00:00

LLN (11/5/21) – The nominee to head the FMCSA – Meera Joshi – told the OOIDA Board of Directors she wants to improve working conditions for truckers. We’ll have an overview of w...

Audit: Your personal information at risk from 2021-11-05T00:00

LLN (11/4/21) – A recent audit says FMCSA computer systems holding your personal information are vulnerable to hacking. Also, a new initiative is intended to improve road safety...

Vaccine mandates and exemptions: an update from 2021-11-04T00:00

LLN (11/3/21) – Two federal vaccine mandates are in the pipeline. We’ll cover the two, and a member of the U.S. Senate trying to exempt essential workers – including truck drive...

Are towing companies open to reform? from 2021-11-03T00:00

LLN (11/2/21) – Mike Matousek of OOIDA just took part in a conference with national towing groups where he made the case for small business truckers. We’ll hear how open towing ...

Regulations, not suggestions – the leasing rules from 2021-11-02T00:00

LLN (11/1/21) – Your carrier may think they can do whatever they want when you lease on. But there are rules, and the regulations are built into federal law. We’ll have a rundow...

Supply chain: Trucker talk and federal solutions from 2021-10-30T00:00

LLN (10/29/21) – Truckers are talking with Marty Ellis about what’s wrong with the supply chain, and what needs to be fixed. We’ll hear from the man who drives the Spirit of the...

California emission regulations nationwide? Senators say yes from 2021-10-29T00:00

LLN (10/28/21) – Three U.S. senators have asked the president to use California’s emission regulations nationwide. OOIDA has informed them of all the ways that’s a bad idea. Als...

DOT physical: What is and is not required from 2021-10-28T00:00

LLN (10/27/21) – Several health issues are generating a lot of talk right now – what is and is not required on your U.S. DOT physical; and a recall of CPAPs. Also, research says...

Fuel: surcharges, saving money and security from 2021-10-27T00:00

LLN (10/26/21) – The rising cost of fuel isn’t lost on anyone these days, but you don’t have to be losing out. We’ll discuss navigating fuel surcharges, how to save money when p...

Tickets: How do you get your record clear? from 2021-10-26T00:00

LLN (10/25/21) – More than a few truckers have faced a violation that wasn’t a violation, a ticket they think – for good reason – is frivolous or wrong. But anything like that c...

DEF: winter prep and a push for tighter standards from 2021-10-23T00:00

LLN (10/22/21) – If your winter travels take you through cold parts of North America, your diesel exhaust fluid is one of many things you’ll need to watch. We’ll explain what yo...

Supply chain: Senator, OOIDA talk solutions while ports create problems from 2021-10-22T00:00

LLN (10/21/21) – The FMCSA is asking questions about the supply chain – and OOIDA has responded. Meanwhile, what’s up with two important federal nominees? Also, Pennsylvania deb...

Freight: Where it’s hot; where it’s not from 2021-10-21T00:00

LLN (10/20/21) – What makes demand on some lanes, with certain freight types, red hot, while others remain stone cold? Dean Croke of DAT has the answer, plus the latest trends a...

Supply chain: drug test delays and educating the mainstream press from 2021-10-20T00:00

LLN (10/19/21) – Because of the supply chain crisis, some drivers are walking into drug and alcohol testing clinics only to either wait or be turned away. We’ll break down the p...

Personal conveyance questions answered from 2021-10-19T00:00

LLN (10/18/21) – Confusion over various regulations or guidance can create all kinds of headaches – and few have created as much as the rules surrounding the use of your truck a...

Truck parking: a problem that could be a solution from 2021-10-16T00:00

LLN (10/15/21) – A journalist has been covering truck parking in Northern California; another city bans overnight truck parking; and the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. Al...

Supply chain problems, plans and myths from 2021-10-15T00:00

LLN (10/14/21) – The White House has announced actions intended to help get the supply chain moving again. And those actions will affect truckers. Meanwhile, the Senate moves cl...

Drug test centers short on supplies, staff from 2021-10-14T00:00

LLN (10/13/21) – Drug test facilities are the latest part of the trucking world affected by both supply chain issues and problems filling vacant jobs. Also, as more and more tru...

Supply chain not a trucking problem from 2021-10-13T00:00

LLN (10/12/21) – Many truckers have run into parts shortages caused by supply chain problems; but a lack of truckers was not the cause. Also, how to deal with an increase in phi...

FMCSA official: Clearinghouse top issue from 2021-10-12T00:00

LLN (10/11/21) – The recent Guilty By Association Truck Show included the FMCSA’s director of enforcement and compliance answering truckers’ questions. Also, if you’ve had to ma...

AB5, truckers await court decision from 2021-10-09T00:00

LLN (10/8/21) – Controversy continues to swirl around California’s independent contractor law, AB5, which is waiting on a court decision that will likely decide its fate – and t...

California tries to protect port truckers from 2021-10-08T00:00

LLN (10/7/21) – California wants to end exploitation of truck drivers at the state’s ports, while also extending a pilot program to a mileage tax to pay for highways. Also, cold...

CPAP recall: Feds search for a solution from 2021-10-07T00:00

LLN (10/6/21) – A CPAP machine recall and computer chip shortage are creating problems for many truckers. The feds are considering some form of relief. Also, consumer demand has...

Infrastructure now wedded to budget bill from 2021-10-06T00:00

LLN (10/5/21) – The last highway bill is now extended, giving Congress another month to figure out how to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill. And unfortunately, passage of ...

Progress toward fixing towing problems from 2021-10-05T00:00

LLN (10/4/21) – OOIDA has been working state by state to fix problems with police-dispatched towing after a crash. We’ll have an update on what’s happening in one state on the t...

Infrastructure bill tangled in D.C. mess from 2021-10-02T00:00

LLN (10/1/21) – The infrastructure bill has become entangled into a mess that includes annual spending bills, the budget reconciliation and the debt limit. We’ll make sense of i...

Vaccine mandate: rules for federal contractors from 2021-10-01T00:00

LLN (9/30/21) – New guidance is out regarding a vaccine mandate for federal contractors – including which contractors would be covered and who at those companies would be affect...

GBATS: That was a hell of a good time from 2021-09-30T00:00

LLN (9/29/21) –The first GBATS in three years was a success by any measure. We’ll hear from a longtime member of OOIDA, from a very young driver with a very small truck; and tho...

Parking survey asks truckers the real questions from 2021-09-29T00:00

LLN (9/28/21) – A survey in Washington state gives truckers a rare opportunity to offer opinions about the parking situation, and be specific about where the problem is, and wha...

FMCSA nominee answers tough questions about trucking from 2021-09-28T00:00

LLN (9/27/21) – Last week, FMCSA nominee Meera Joshi was in the hot seat at her confirmation hearing. And Joshi fielded a lot of questions. We’ll bring you her answers. Also, wh...

FMCSA official hears from truckers at GBATS from 2021-09-25T00:00

LLN (9/24/21) – Today at the Guilty By Association Truck Show, OOIDA is holding a town hall meeting for truckers that includes Joe DeLorenzo of FMCSA, who is there to answer tru...

Rates are up, and shippers are unhappy from 2021-09-24T00:00

LLN (9/23/21) – Rates are rising. That’s good news for truckers, but shippers aren’t happy, so they’re pursuing a policy that would be bad news for truckers. Meanwhile, what is ...

FMCSA nominee on detention time, under-21 drivers and automation from 2021-09-23T00:00

LLN (9/22/21) – FMCSA nominee Meera Joshi is taking the next step toward an official Senate confirmation as administrator for the agency. We’ll explain what she had to say on so...

California speed limit bill passes from 2021-09-22T00:00

LLN (9/21/21) – A bill passed by state lawmakers means California speed limits will no longer be set using the national standard – the 85th percentile rule; meanwhile, they also...

Vaccine mandate: Here are the facts from 2021-09-20T13:00

LLN (9/20/21) – A COVID-19 vaccine mandate is likely coming for companies with more than 100 employees – how will it affect you? We’ll have the facts. Also, the new entrant safe...

Truck parking problem: not all hope is lost from 2021-09-18T00:00

LLN (9/17/21) – The truck parking problem isn’t going away anytime soon, thanks in part to Congress’ inability to get anything done, but not all hope is lost. There’s one more s...

Separating fact from fiction on vaccine mandates from 2021-09-17T00:00

LLN (9/16/21) – Separating fact from fiction on vaccine mandates can be a chore, so we clear up what you need to know as the order comes into focus. ATRI is asking drivers to le...

New program enlists truckers in fight against human trafficking from 2021-09-16T00:00

LLN (9/15/21) – A new program is enlisting truckers in the fight against human trafficking and training is completely free. Two organizations have found new ways to honor commer...

Like Charlie Brown with the football: Congress fails to pass truck parking amendment from 2021-09-15T00:00

LLN (9/14/21) – Like Charlie Brown with the football, Congress failed to pass another truck parking amendment and we’ve got the details, the analysis and the new path forward. T...

Physical damage coverage: optional but necessary from 2021-09-14T00:00

LLN (9/13/21) – Physical damage coverage may be optional, but it might as well be necessary. Why picking up the insurance coverage covers you on a number of fronts. A new song i...

GBATS: The big event is just two weeks away from 2021-09-11T00:00

LLN (9/10/21) – In just two weeks, truckers will gather in Joplin, Missouri, for the biennial Guilty By Association Truck Show. We’ll have a preview of the big event. Also, Mart...

FMCSA gives states truck safety cash from 2021-09-10T00:00

LLN (9/9/21) – The FMCSA is giving states money for truck safety, the IRS is giving some truckers a better tax break, and yet another carrier wants an exemption from driver trai...

Drug test system latest victim of COVID from 2021-09-09T00:00

LLN (9/8/21) – Over the past 15 or so months, it seems like COVID-19 has affected just about everything, but it’s even affecting things you may not know about – or expect. And a...

Will truck parking finally get some cash? from 2021-09-08T00:00

LLN (9/7/21) – Work has started on a $3.5 trillion budget – including yet more money for transportation and infrastructure. But where will that money be spent, and on what? And ...

Hurricane Ida: How you can help from 2021-09-04T00:00

LLN (9/3/21) – Truckers who want to help out in a crisis like Hurricane Ida have few options. Now, there’s a way they can help. Meanwhile, one city develops a plan to keep overw...

Tanker driver shortage prediction – does it hold up? from 2021-09-04T00:00

LLN (9/6/21) – Earlier this year, industry watchers predicted a qualified driver shortage could lead to a fuel shortage across the U.S. We’ll have an encore of a roundtable disc...

CDL, hours of service orders extended from 2021-09-03T00:00

LLN (9/2/21) – The FMCSA will allow states to extend CDLs through November – and has extended its hours of service emergency declaration, with some changes. Also, a new rule in ...

AB5 and Prop 22 – what’s the latest? from 2021-09-02T00:00

LLN (9/1/21) – The lawsuit against California’s AB5 – the law meant to determine who is and isn’t an independent contractor – may go to the Supreme Court, while another related ...

Speed limiters bumped out of bill from 2021-09-01T00:00

LLN (8/31/21) – The people pushing to require speed limiters in trucks have lost another battle after they attempted to attach the requirement on a defense spending bill. Howeve...

Driver shortage: Why is the media so fixated? from 2021-08-31T00:00

LLN (8/30/21) – For years, mainstream media outlets have accepted the driver shortage myth, and no amount of evidence convinces them otherwise. So why is that? Also, the Santa F...

Trucker’s life inspires new song from 2021-08-28T00:00

LLN (8/27/21) – A new song is inspired by a truck driver – and that alone is a good story. But this one involves an OOIDA member, terminal cancer, a Facebook post, a surprise go...

Hours of service exemption requests pile up from 2021-08-27T00:00

LLN (8/26/21) – Yet another company has requested an exemption to the hours of service, allowing their drivers to work longer hours than allowed under the rules, while the FMCSA...

Freight rates at Mother Nature’s mercy from 2021-08-26T00:00

LLN (8/25/21) – The markets are often at the mercy of Mother Nature, and this past week was no different. Severe weather out east and extreme heat out west are having an effect ...

Speed limit changes in California from 2021-08-25T00:00

LLN (8/24/21) – For more than a half century, speed limits have been set using the “85th percentile rule.” Now, California may change how they do it. Meanwhile, local transporta...

Regulation consternation: Let’s clear it up from 2021-08-24T00:00

LLN (8/23/21) – It’s well-known that detention time is a big issue for truckers, and can eat away at their ability to make a living. What many don’t consider is the role brokers...

Truck parking: More chances to fix it from 2021-08-21T00:00

LLN (8/20/21) – Truck parking advocates struck out trying to get funding added to the infrastructure bill, but the truck parking bill, HR2187, still has a pretty good shot of ad...

Werner: Let trainees drive unsupervised from 2021-08-20T00:00

LLN (8/19/21) – Werner wants to let some trainees drive without a trainer in the jump seat. Also, a federal agency investigates Tesla’s Autopilot, while a coalition sues over re...

Broker problems got you down? Here’s some advice from 2021-08-19T00:00

LLN (8/18/21) – As broker problems pile up for some carriers – problems such as refused loads, terrible or nonexistent detention pay or fines for arriving early – carriers are l...

CSA info wrong? Here’s how to fix that from 2021-08-18T00:00

LLN (8/17/21) – What do you do when something shows up on your CSA report but you don’t think it should be there? You file a DataQ challenge. We’ll go through how you use that s...

Toll roads may get a boost from bill from 2021-08-17T00:00

LLN (8/16/21) – The infrastructure bill would allow more “asset recycling” – fancy talk for more toll roads. We’ll examine which states might do that. An Ohio U.S. Senate candid...

Trucking movies and a Spaghetti Western look at the infrastructure bill from 2021-08-14T00:00

LLN (8/13/21) – Many of us remember the 1970s, when truckers were heroes both on the road – and on major Hollywood films. We’ll discuss some of the classic trucking movies with ...

Regulations may result from Senate bill from 2021-08-13T00:00

LLN (8/12/21) – The infrastructure bill that just passed in the U.S. Senate would require automatic emergency braking systems, create a pilot program for under-21 truck drivers,...

Brokers and carriers: Why the rules don’t work from 2021-08-12T00:00

LLN (8/11/21) – What are the rules that govern the relationship between brokers and carriers? And how effective are those rules out in the real world? We’ll offer a primer on ho...

Truck parking fails to make the cut from 2021-08-11T00:00

LLN (8/10/21) – The U.S. Senate has given its formal OK to the bipartisan infrastructure bill. So what is and isn’t in it, and what’s next? We’ll have the details, including the...

AB5, PRO Act create confusion; we’ll clear it up from 2021-08-10T00:00

LLN (8/9/21) – California’s AB5 and an attempt to duplicate it at the federal level have led to a lot of confusion among truckers about what is and isn’t legal anymore. We’ll of...

Truck parking push goes into high gear from 2021-08-07T00:00

LLN (8/6/21) – The attempt to get money to build additional truck parking spaces into the infrastructure bill shifted into high gear today as an amendment was proposed. We’ll ha...

Why no cash for truck parking? from 2021-08-06T00:00

LLN (8/5/21) – The infrastructure bill taking shape in the U.S. Senate looks pretty good for truckers – except it contains nothing for truck parking. And efforts to change that ...

ELD oversight – Congress holds FMCSA’s feet to the fire from 2021-08-05T00:00

LLN (8/4/21) - While the Senate infrastructure bill is mostly about paving and building, it also includes an examination of truck leasing, coercion, ELD oversight and more. We’l...

No room for truck parking in infrastructure bill from 2021-08-04T00:00

LLN (8/3/21) – The Senate continues to work on the bipartisan infrastructure bill – but it still lacks any truck parking money, and a potentially problematic study may be part o...

CSA and DataQ – is reform ahead? from 2021-08-03T00:00

LLN (8/2/21) – For many years, OOIDA has pointed out shortcomings in both the CSA system – and the DataQ system for handling disputes of information in CSA. Now, another push is...

Fuel prices biting you in the backside? Take the sting out from 2021-07-31T00:00

LLN (7/30/21) – Fuel prices have been biting drivers in the backside in recent weeks, but there’s a way to take the sting out and save more than 30 cents a gallon right now. The...

Driver retention: What are they going to do about it? from 2021-07-30T00:00

LLN (7/29/21) – Two top federal officials recently made it clear that they understand the retention and turnover problems in the trucking industry. Now, what will they do about ...

Breaking Bobby Bones, trucking style from 2021-07-29T00:00

LLN (7/28/21) – What you call your job, one television host calls a daring stunt. But fortunately for Bobby Bones, an OOIDA member was by his side as he learned to drive a truck...

Highway funding: Moving in states, but not in D.C. from 2021-07-28T00:00

LLN (7/27/21) – City-owned roads and bridges will get a multimillion dollar boost under a new law in Massachusetts, while Maine will let voters decide on a new set of highway bo...

Health and summer heat: how to cope from 2021-07-27T00:00

LLN (7/26/21) – Hot weather can lead to extreme health problems – heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke. We’ll have some advice. Also, when it comes to maintenance, taxes and leg...

Another city may ban truck parking from 2021-07-24T00:00

LLN (7/23/21) – Another city is considering a truck parking ban; meanwhile, some truckers are saying “I told you so” in the city of Joliet, Ill. Also, Marty Ellis is between tru...

Driver shortage? Feds figure out it’s not a thing from 2021-07-23T00:00

LLN (7/22/21) – An FMCSA advisory committee discussed driver turnover and retention, and the secretary of transportation has written an article for CNN that seems clued in to th...

Retail import surge could boost freight from 2021-07-22T00:00

LLN (7/21/21) – Retail imports continue to surge, and we’re not even in peak shipping season yet. We’ll discuss what that means for the freight market and truckload carriers. Al...

Congressman targets truckers, tolling from 2021-07-21T00:00

LLN (7/20/21) – As one U.S. representative was trying to block a tolling plan, another took a pot shot at professional truck drivers. Also, OOIDA is urging Pennsylvania truckers...

OOIDA to city council: Say no to a Minneapolis truck parking ban from 2021-07-20T00:00

LLN (7/19/21) – We’re closer every day to a Minneapolis truck parking ban – OOIDA is telling the city council there why it’s a bad idea, and they’re giving feedback of their own...

Left lane restrictions not getting any more popular from 2021-07-17T00:00

LLN (7/16/21) – Marty Ellis is tracing the Oregon Trail, the ultimate one-lane road. So it seems right that he’s hearing about left lane restrictions on modern, multi-lane highw...

Missouri fuel tax increase now law from 2021-07-16T00:00

LLN (7/15/21) – A new Missouri law is set to raise the state’s fuel tax for the first time in one quarter century, while Louisiana looks to the existing state budget to pay for ...

Spot market explodes over supply chain issues from 2021-07-15T00:00

LLN (7/14/21) – Supply chains are in tatters, so it’s no surprise that spot market load volumes are double what they were this time last year. We’ll dig into that – plus, what c...

Brokers, carriers try new tricks on truckers from 2021-07-14T00:00

LLN (7/13/21) – Trucking always gives you problems to solve. Some can’t get a new rate confirmation from their broker when a receiver turns them away, some have trouble getting ...

The odd case where you may want a ticket from 2021-07-13T00:00

LLN (7/12/21) – Did you get marked up in a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report recently? The guys from Road Law join us to explain why you might be in the odd position of wanting a...

Roundtable on driver retention, supply chain from 2021-07-10T00:00

LLN (7/9/21) – The U.S. DOT recently hosted a roundtable discussion on driver retention and the supply chain and seemed receptive to taking positive steps. From life-saving hero...

Better training, safer roads: registry launched from 2021-07-09T00:00

LLN (7/8/21) – First comes better training, then comes safer roads – which is the goal of a new registry just launched by the FMCSA after a long wait. One state looks into joini...

Read the tea leaves: Crazy year for freight and rates could get crazier from 2021-07-08T00:00

LLN (7/7/21) – It’s already been a crazy year for freight and rates, but reading the tea leaves suggests it could get even crazier. Signing up for the wrong coverage under the w...

What happens to my dog? from 2021-07-07T00:00

LLN (7/6/21) – Traveling and working alongside your dog can be a great comfort, but if you ever have a medical emergency, you are to going to be left asking, “What happens to my...

Congressman: Save the rail, screw the trucker from 2021-07-06T00:00

LLN (7/5/21) – A U.S. representative has signed a letter complaining about the high price local commuter railroads will have to pay for liability insurance. However, he’s also i...

I-40 bridge update: Where to go around from 2021-07-03T00:00

LLN (7/2/21) – Marty Ellis just went through one of America’s biggest current highway messes – near Memphis, Tenn., where a bridge closure in the area has caused huge backups – ...

Operation Safe Driver Week 2021 coming up from 2021-07-02T00:00

LLN (7/1/21) – A major enforcement blitz is a week or so away, and truck thefts and scam calls are likely to go up. We’ll review a recent report on motor vehicle deaths. A feder...

Truck parking ban looms closer from 2021-07-01T00:00

LLN (6/30/21) – Minneapolis wants to ban all truck parking on city streets – and a vote is coming soon. We’ll take a look at the issue, including what truckers can do. Also, the...

Connecticut governor to truckers: Screw you from 2021-06-30T00:00

LLN (6/29/21) – Connecticut’s governor has made it clear that he has little regard for truck drivers and the work they do. Also, you take good care of your truck – but you might...

Truck-only per-mile tax now law from 2021-06-29T00:00

LLN (6/28/21) – A significant tax on truckers only is now law in Connecticut, while the highway bill may finally address a problem for car haulers. Also, what happens if you don...

Truck parking – Pennsylvania acts from 2021-06-26T00:00

LLN (6/25/21) – We’ll report about what Pennsylvania’s doing to stem the truck parking crisis, why a recent study on truck parking was a surprise, and a couple of updates out of...

Feds want answers on I-40 bridge crack from 2021-06-25T00:00

LLN (6/24/21) – The U.S. DOT and the Federal Highway Administration are looking into how the crack that closed the Interstate 40 bridge in Memphis went undetected so long, while...

Personal conveyance do’s and don’ts from 2021-06-24T00:00

LLN (6/23/21) – Few parts of the federal trucking regulations are quite as often misunderstood, or misused, as personal conveyance. We’ll offer some solid advice on the do’s and...

Is your carrier trying to dodge ELD limits? Here’s what you can do from 2021-06-23T00:00

LLN (6/22/21) – Some carriers are pushing truckers to falsify ELD information to dodge hours-of-service limits – but the driver takes the heat at roadside. Also, most truckers w...

Towing reform making slow progress from 2021-06-22T00:00

LLN (6/21/21) – OOIDA keeps a close watch on state issues affecting truckers. We have progress reports on several, including truckers’ inability to get a specific kind of insura...

Maintenance advice for you and your tires from 2021-06-19T00:00

LLN – (6/18/21) - Blood pressure is an important indicator of your health – good or bad. But for truckers, it’s something more. The right numbers can get you a solid two-year me...

Electric truck efforts could stall from 2021-06-18T00:00

LLN (6/17/21) – A shortage of battery-making materials could stall the government’s changeover to electric vehicles – and might also affect commercial trucking efforts. Meanwhil...

Towing reform, split speed progress report from 2021-06-17T00:00

LLN (6/16/21) – Two years-long efforts by OOIDA have made considerable progress – ending split speed limits, and reforming police-dispatched towing fees. We’ll have an update. A...

Truckers have friends in the House; not so much in Connecticut from 2021-06-16T00:00

LLN (6/15/21) – The House Transportation Committee’s highway bill contained a lot of bad news for truckers – especially with insurance. But several committee members defended tr...

Tolls, truck-only taxes and worse – what states do when feds don’t from 2021-06-15T00:00

LLN (6/14/21) – For years, Congress has put off an important decision – how to fund highways in the future as fuel tax revenue declines. That has pushed states to do some potent...

State will tax every single mile from 2021-06-12T00:00

LLN (6/11/21) – The state of Connecticut will now tax truckers for every single mile they run in the state. And after signing the bill, the state’s governor made some astounding...

Highway bill: A whole lot of bad in one big bill from 2021-06-11T00:00

LLN (6/10/21) – All regulations – good and bad – start with Congress. The proposed highway bill would affect several; we’ll have a rundown. Also, fines for failing to remove sno...

House pushes insurance increase forward from 2021-06-10T00:00

LLN (6/9/21) - Right now, the House Transportation Committee is writing its version of a highway bill. Will it increase your insurance costs? Will it limit your personal conveya...

They’re trying to raise your insurance costs; OOIDA is fighting it from 2021-06-09T00:00

LLN (6/8/21) - Efforts are underway to remove some provisions the House Transportation Committee’s version of the highway bill that would be catastrophic to small-business truck...

Clock is ticking on CDL extensions from 2021-06-08T00:00

LLN (6/7/21) – CDL extensions were put in place to help drivers navigate the complicated world that COVID-19 created – and they did, but now they’re creating a different set of ...

Highway bill: poison pills and one pleasant surprise from 2021-06-05T00:00

LLN (6/4/21) – We finally know what’s inside the House highway bill, and as expected, it’s full of poison pills – but there was one pleasant surprise inside. From an unnamed tru...

Cyberattacks target your bottom line from 2021-06-04T00:00

LLN (6/3/21) – Cyberattacks are on the rise and whether you know it or not, it’s impacting your bottom line. What the U.S. Department of Transportation’s review of regulations c...

ELD shortage? It’s complicated from 2021-06-03T12:28:39

LLN (6/2/21) – You may have heard about an ELD shortage – and while there’s some truth to it, the full story is a bit more complicated. A national reporter revives a newsletter ...

Beefing up left lane use rules from 2021-06-02T00:00

LLN (6/1/21) – Getting stuck behind someone who’s camped out in the left lane isn’t just annoying – it’s dangerous, which is why more states are beefing up their left lane use l...

One ship’s role in the end of a war from 2021-06-01T00:00

LLN (5/28/21) – In honor of Memorial Day, we’re presenting an encore of our story about a Navy vessel that played a key role the day Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, fell, ...

PRO Act, authority and lease-purchase advice from 2021-05-29T00:00

LLN (5/28/21) – Marty Ellis is getting ready for his first really big truck show, but in the meantime, he’s hearing from truckers worried about the PRO Act and thinking about ge...

Hours of service waivers extended again from 2021-05-28T00:00

LLN (5/27/21) – The FMCSA has extended the pandemic-related emergency waivers for hours of service and CDLs and delayed some changes to the certified medical examiner system. Al...

Truck parking: Can cities fix it? from 2021-05-27T00:00

LLN (5/6/21) – Truck parking continues to be a national crisis for the industry. But solutions are possible, and some are trying to do their part to be part of those solutions –...

OOIDA blasts Insurance Act from 2021-05-26T00:00

LLN (5/25/21) – An Illinois congressman wants to increase your insurance requirements by more than 500%. OOIDA has issued a call to action, and we’ll have the details. Also, we ...

Fighting the plan to toll Pennsylvania bridges from 2021-05-25T00:00

LLN (5/24/21) – A plan to toll nine bridges in Pennsylvania has sparked anger and a legislative effort to reverse it. We’ll talk with one of the people whose organization been i...

Truck parking: A city doesn’t get it; states that do from 2021-05-22T00:00

LLN (5/21/21) – The latest on truck parking includes crashes that highlight the need, a clueless city council and positive developments out of two states. Also, Marty Ellis is g...

FMCSA panel eyes medical rule changes from 2021-05-21T00:00

LLN (5/20/21) – The medical requirements you will face as a trucker are being discussed today in our nation’s capital – while a debate over implementing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada t...

GPS sparks tension during inspections from 2021-05-20T00:00

LLN (5/19/21) – We’ll explore why compliance officers in Maine are asking to see the GPS units of drivers who still run on paper logs. Also, a truck driver is alive today thanks...

Fuel tax, VMT and more: How will we pay for highways? from 2021-05-19T00:00

LLN (5/18/21) – The big question for years on highways is how we will pay for them going forward? As the debate continues, one member of the U.S. Senate says he wants to tax tru...

Car haulers still screwed by reg change from 2021-05-18T00:00

LLN (5/17/21) – For several years, a seemingly small change in wording from a federal agency has resulted in some truckers – specifically, car haulers – getting cited for being ...

Hazmat, TWIC with fewer background checks from 2021-05-15T00:00

LLN (5/14/21) – For some time, truckers have complained about the multiple backgrounds checks many have to go through to get hazmat certification, TWIC, a FAST card and more. No...

Pennsylvania bridge toll plan under fire from 2021-05-14T00:00

LLN (5/13/21) – Pennsylvania’s lawmakers continue to battle over a public-private partnership program, including a plan to toll bridges. Also, the federal government is taking f...

‘Can I use personal conveyance to drive home’ and other rumors from 2021-05-12T12:00

LLN (5/12/21) – Many truckers have asked “can I use personal conveyance to drive home?” That’s one of many misconceptions in trucking right now. We’ll separate fact from fiction...

Eleven days waiting at the dock from 2021-05-12T00:00

LLN (5/11/21) – Waiting at the dock to unload your truck can be one of the most frustrating parts of the job – but there are limits to anyone’s patience. An OOIDA senior member ...

PRO Act: A mess in the making? from 2021-05-11T00:00

LLN (5/10/21) – The Department of Labor has dropped its effort to better define who is an employee vs. who is an independent contractor. However, one bill – the PRO Act – that w...

Why do we still have UCR? from 2021-05-08T00:00

LLN (5/7/21) – Unified Carrier Registration has become something of a mystery to people who follow federal trucking policy. The reason for the tax no longer exists, and it seems...

Tackling ticket quotas from 2021-05-07T00:00

LLN (5/6/21) – Ticket quotas – requiring law enforcement officers to write a certain number of tickets – is something well known to drivers, denied by enforcement agencies, and ...

Tanker truck driver shortage? Here’s the facts from 2021-05-06T00:00

LLN (5/5/21) – The U.S. could be headed for fuel shortages this summer, but not because of a drop in supply. Groups say it’s due to a lack of qualified drivers. We’ll have a rou...

Still waiting for real driver training from 2021-05-05T00:00

LLN (5/4/21) – For years, decades even, OOIDA and others in trucking have pushed the federal government to require a minimum level of training – including behind-the-wheel time ...

Clearing up the Clearinghouse from 2021-05-04T00:00

LLN (5/3/21) – The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse continues to generate confusion – and in some cases, trouble – among truckers. So what do you need to know? And how do you sepa...

Speed limiters: OOIDA says no way, but truckers worried from 2021-05-01T00:00

LLN (4/30/21) – Among the many issues truckers are concerned about right now, speed limiters rank high. Those who have pushed to require the devices in all trucks may make anoth...

Sleep apnea: Will testing be mandated? from 2021-04-30T00:00

LLN (4/29/21) – Should FMCSA make truckers take a sleep apnea test? Will the agency actually require brokers to share information with truckers? We’ll explore efforts to make bo...

Brakes that stop, even if you don’t want to from 2021-04-29T00:00

LLN (4/28/21) – How do you like it when your truck hits the brakes, even when you didn’t tell it to? Congress is likely to add a requirement for automatic emergency braking syst...

Congressman: Liability increase bad for rail, good for trucks from 2021-04-28T00:00

LLN (4/27/21) – A member of the U.S. House of Representatives has signed a letter complaining about difficulties that local commuter railroads have finding and paying for liabil...

Per diem change: Big money for some truckers from 2021-04-27T00:00

LLN (4/26/21) – The per diem deduction has been in the news a lot the past few years, and often not in a good way. Now, a temporary change may make it that much more valuable – ...

CBD oil – can you take it and drive? from 2021-04-24T00:00

LLN (4/23/21) – Marty Ellis has been to his first truck show in The Spirit, and is now guiding OOIDA’s tour truck east. In the meantime, he’s hearing some of truckers’ concerns ...

‘Ridiculous’ violations as economy warms up from 2021-04-23T00:00

LLN (4/22/21) – As the economy and the country start pulling slowly out of the pandemic, enforcement is slowly cranking up – and some of the citations are ridiculous. And we’ll ...

OOIDA: Make space for truck parking from 2021-04-22T00:00

LLN (4/21/21) – OOIDA is calling for the Biden administration and Congress to include money to pave more truck parking into the proposed infrastructure bill – and has contacted ...

Why worry about automatic braking? Here’s why … from 2021-04-21T00:00

LLN (4/20/21) – Among the many trucking issues that could crop up in the next highway bill, new technology is among the largest and most controversial. And among them is automat...

What does the new truck market have to offer? from 2021-04-20T00:00

LLN (4/19/21) – If you’re part of the new truck market – and more specifically brand new trucks – you’ve got a few options. We’ll hear from Tom Berg, contributing editor at Land...

Show truck: Pam’s pretty pink Pete from 2021-04-17T00:00

LLN (4/16/21) – Depending on where you are, you have a decent chance out on the road of seeing an incredibly beautiful show truck plying their trade – perhaps with some pretty u...

What do we know about FMCSA nominee? from 2021-04-16T00:00

LLN (4/15/21) – President Biden has nominated Meera Joshi to head the FMCSA. We’ll go over what we know about Joshi – and discuss some FMCSA scam warnings and a list of state in...

The cost of helping nab a murder suspect from 2021-04-15T00:00

LLN (4/14/21) – Normally, crossing paths with a murder suspect means you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time – but not for one owner-operator in Southern California. We’ll e...

Big push for truck parking bill from 2021-04-14T00:00

LLN (4/13/21) – OOIDA plans a major push to get money to pave more truck parking into a major piece of legislation. We’ll explain what may be involved in accomplishing that. Als...

Roadcheck: Getting ready for the blitz from 2021-04-13T00:00

LLN (4/12/21) – Every year, the CVSA – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – conducts its annual Roadcheck safety blitz. So what do you need to do to prepare for the event? A...

OOIDA’s Osburn: Ready to ride into the sunset from 2021-04-10T00:00

LLN (4/9/21) – From Jon Osburn, a man who has dedicated much of his life to service to his fellow truck drivers, to a state that wants to toll trucks to solve its traffic proble...

PRO Act could screw an independent contractor near you from 2021-04-09T00:00

LLN (4/8/21) – Through the PRO Act, California’s AB5 and the ABC Test, an assault against the independent contractor model of business has been underway for some time, starting ...

Speed limiters on ‘most wanted’ list from 2021-04-08T00:00

LLN (4/7/21) – The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its annual “most wanted” road safety improvements list – and speed limiters are among their goals. So do those...

Hazmat and the Eisenhower Tunnel from 2021-04-07T00:00

LLN (4/6/21) – Colorado’s Eisenhower Tunnel is one of America’s great engineering marvels. At least, it is for those who can use it. Hazmat haulers are stuck using a treacherous...

OOIDA member scammed out of nearly $30,000 from 2021-04-06T00:00

LLN (4/5/21) – An OOIDA member who got scammed out of nearly $30,000 shares his story with the hopes that it prevents other drivers from falling victim. Understanding the differ...

Vaccinations, medical cards and other road rumors from 2021-04-03T00:00

LLN (4/2/21) - Everyone knows that nothing moves faster than a rumor. In trucking, they can move from coast to coast faster than you can imagine. But the thing about rumors is s...

Infrastructure plan: roads to receive $115 billion from 2021-04-02T00:00

LLN (4/1/21) – This week, the president announced some of the details of his massive infrastructure plan, which contains $115 billion for highways, while OOIDA made its views kn...

John Schneider pays tribute to truckers from 2021-04-01T00:00

LLN (3/31/21) – In 1979, a new television series called the “Dukes of Hazzard” launched the career of an aspiring actor and singer. Now, 42 years, 167 acting roles, and more tha...

Tolls on I-80? Wyoming gets closer from 2021-03-31T00:00

LLN (3/30/21) – Wyoming is a step closer to putting tolls on Interstate 80, while Alaska considers doubling its fuel tax. Also, a bill to create more truck parking spaces is now...

Truck parking: Push for more pavement is on from 2021-03-30T00:00

LLN (3/29/21) – Late last week, a new version of the bill to expand truck parking nationwide was introduced into the new session of Congress. We’ll rate the bill’s chances and d...

The nitty-gritty on brokers, lease-purchase plans from 2021-03-27T00:00

LLN (3/26/21) – Two issues that always come up at truck shows are the ongoing problems with brokers and lease-purchase plans. So our virtual trip to the Mid-America Trucking Sho...

Virtual Mid-America Trucking Show, day 1 from 2021-03-26T00:00

LLN (3/25/21) – It’s our virtual Mid-America Trucking Show. First, the big show in Louisville is where we first meet new federal officials, a place for education seminars, and a...

COVID-19 vaccination to get a medical card? The truth behind road rumors from 2021-03-25T00:00

LLN (3/24/21) – Will you have to have a COVID-19 vaccination to get a medical card? Is the government going to shut down 1999 and older trucks? Those are some of the rumors goin...

Summer prep for your truck from 2021-03-24T00:00

LLN (3/23/21) – As we move from season to season, we have to get our vehicles ready. Winter prep for trucks usually gets the most attention, but you also need to ensure you keep...

Canceled truck shows batter charities from 2021-03-23T00:00

LLN (3/22/21) - Normally, the trucking world would be gearing up for the Mid-America Trucking Show right about now. However, we’re not – and that spells trouble for certain char...

Partisan bickering vs. highway bill – which one wins? from 2021-03-20T00:00

LLN (3/19/21) – Going back more than six decades, infrastructure – particularly the highway part – has been a bipartisan issues. Both parties acknowledged the need and the cost ...

Most states ready to dump annual time changes from 2021-03-19T00:00

LLN (3/18/21) – Momentum seems to be building to do away with the annual time changes associated with daylight saving time, with 30 of the 50 states considering legislation. Als...

Trucker reunites pets and people from 2021-03-18T00:00

LLN (3/17/21) – The pandemic has changed all our lives. We’ll have stories of two truckers who can make that case better than most. One is doing what he can to bring about tears...

Truck-only VMT tax? OOIDA says no from 2021-03-17T00:00

LLN (3/16/21) – Talk in our nation’s capital is that Congress is contemplating a truck-only VMT – or vehicle miles traveled tax – to help balan...

Speed limiters likely in highway bill from 2021-03-16T00:00

LLN (3/15/21) - Speed limiters are back in the news, because some in our nation’s capital want them back in the new highway bill. We’ll cover those and other likely provisions i...

PRO Act has truckers riled up from 2021-03-13T01:00

LLN (3/12/21) – Jon Osburn remains in Cajun country, enjoying good food and hearing about everything from rates and fuel prices to questions about COVID-19 vaccinations and the ...

Feds: Shift to automation inevitable from 2021-03-12T01:00

LLN (3/11/21) – At a recent forum, vehicle automation received a lot of play among federal officials, who see a shift in that direction as inevitable. Also, who can use the left...

National ABC Test a step closer from 2021-03-11T01:00

LLN (3/10/21) – A bill in Congress would take California’s controversial definition of who is or is not an independent contractor – the so-called ABC Test – and make it a nation...

Gun in the truck? It could mean trouble from 2021-03-10T01:00

LLN (3/9/21) – If you’re one of the many drivers who carry a handgun in the cab, even if you are following the letter of the law, you could find yourself in trouble. Also, what ...

Require speed limiters? OOIDA says no from 2021-03-09T01:00

LLN (3/8/21) – The ATA is once again pushing for speed limiters in trucks, and OOIDA has stepped up to oppose the move. Also, Congress continues to slowly move toward the next h...

Truck parking: Where do we stand? from 2021-03-06T01:00

LLN (3/5/21) – Today is the anniversary of Jason Rivenburg’s murder. The trucker’s death during a robbery – due in part to the lack of safe available parking where he was – help...

Feds move to get truckers COVID-19 shot from 2021-03-05T01:00

LLN (3/4/21) – A federal agency is indicating that a single-dose COVID vaccine may soon roll out to truckers via truck stops, while Canada struggles to roll out its ELD rule. Al...

The ABCs of worker classification from 2021-03-04T01:00

LLN (3/3/21) – The Department of Labor has delayed a rule to clarify who is and is not an independent contractor, while a bill in Congress could implement the ABC test nationwid...

Tax day is soon: Time to get ready from 2021-03-03T01:00

LLN (3/2/21) – April 15th is famous for a lot of reasons, but the date is remembered by most people because it’s the annual deadline to file federal income taxes. We’ll go over ...

Towing reform draws support in Missouri from 2021-03-02T01:00

LLN (3/1/21) – Missouri lawmakers are taking another stab at reforming police-dispatched towing, and OOIDA will join other trucking groups to speak out in favor of it. Also, eve...

PPP changes may make it easier for you from 2021-02-27T01:00

LLN (2/26/21) – Changes have been made to the PPP – or Paycheck Protection Program – that should make it easier for you to get some much needed help. Also, why more drivers are ...

Frigid follow-up: Higher diesel price from 2021-02-26T01:00

LLN (2/25/21) – The recent record cold in Texas may soon have a significant impact on your life – especially the price you pay for fuel. We’ll explain what’s happening, how it m...

Diesel price rising: How to fight back from 2021-02-25T01:00

LLN (2/24/21) – The diesel price at the pump is going up. We’ll explain why, where the biggest increases are and how you can save some fuel and money. Also, getting your own aut...

MVR, PSP and DAC: Keeping a close eye on your driving records from 2021-02-24T01:00

LLN (2/23/21) – Truckers are often advised to keep an eye on their driving record. The problem is, every trucker has more than one, and each can have a huge impact on a trucker’...

Veteran helps truckers survive winter weather with a hot meal from 2021-02-23T01:00

LLN (2/22/21) – From a U.S. Army veteran who took it upon herself to feed hungry truckers stranded in Mississippi and the truck stop in Kentucky getting national recognition for...

Winter weather continues to plague Texas from 2021-02-20T01:00

LLN (2/19/21) – Winter weather is on truckers’ minds as Jon Osburn visits Texas; but he’s also hearing about COVID restrictions, expensive fuel, problems with rates and more. Al...

FMCSA emergency orders: What’s next? from 2021-02-19T01:00

LLN (2/18/21) – Deep-freeze temperatures across much of the nation have prompted the FMCSA to issue a regional emergency declaration, while the agency also informs states about ...

OOIDA to Congress: Truckers need help NOW from 2021-02-18T01:00

LLN (2/17/21) – Lewie Pugh of OOIDA is rapidly developing a “tell-it-like-it-is” reputation. Last week, he added to that when he told Congress all the ways they let truckers dow...

Working to end ticket quotas from 2021-02-17T01:00

LLN (2/16/21) – Lawmakers in six states are working to end ticket quotas in their jurisdictions – and along with them, the practice of funding government through fines. Also, ne...

Super Bowl team has a trucking super fan from 2021-02-16T01:00

LLN (2/15/21) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have won the Super Bowl, but a Kansas City Chiefs fan has a rig that’s a living, breathing tribute to his favorite team. Also, Truck...

FMCSA letter? Probably not, and it could cost you money from 2021-02-13T01:00

LLN (2/12/21) – Most junk mail or spam is an irritant, but it isn’t really harmful. However, some truckers have received messages that caused them to spend hundreds of dollars u...

OOIDA to feds: Get COVID-19 vaccine to truckers from 2021-02-12T01:00

LLN (2/11/21) – OOIDA has urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prioritize truckers receiving a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. We’ll also discuss what the admin...

Freight rates start to level out from 2021-02-11T01:00

LLN (2/10/21) – January saw spot rates take a tumble, but things seem to be leveling out in February. Also, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have won the Super Bowl, but a Kansas Ci...

North Dakota a step closer to bigger trucks from 2021-02-10T01:00

LLN (2/9/21) – North Dakota lawmakers have taken yet another step toward allowing bigger trucks on the state highways, while Michigan is looking to private money to help pay for...

The talk is over – when do we see some action out of Congress? from 2021-02-09T01:00

LLN (2/8/21) – The hearing last week about transportation workers and the pandemic brought out some important issues. But what about action to solve those issues? That’s where t...

Sit-down restaurant shortage tops truckers’ list from 2021-02-06T01:00

LLN (2/5/21) – Jon Osburn says finding an open sit-down restaurant along America’s interstates remains a big concern for truckers, but truckers are also worried about getting va...

Federal face mask mandate: the latest from 2021-02-05T01:00

LLN (2/4/21) – A new federal mask mandate is going into place, and we’ll find out how it might, or might not, affect you. Meanwhile, Pete Buttigieg is settling into his new role...

Congress on helping truckers during pandemic: How are we doing? from 2021-02-04T01:00

LLN (2/3/21) – Tomorrow, Congress will take a look at what has, and has not been done to help truckers and others who work in transportation during the pandemic. Also, why are V...

States eye higher fuel taxes from 2021-02-03T01:00

LLN (2/2/21) – Seven states are considering changes to their fuel taxes – and, no surprise, most of them are thinking about an increase. Also, when you’re dealing with your truc...

Hours of service waivers: Which loads qualify? from 2021-02-02T01:00

LLN (2/1/21) – Some truckers are still not clear about the rules that guide them during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll go over the rules – and a problem with one state failing to ...

Lousy freight rates on the Left Coast from 2021-01-30T01:00

LLN (1/29/21) – Jon Osburn says this week, financial issues seem to be occupying truckers’ minds, whether it’s the lack of support from the federal government in COVID-19 relief...

Concealed carry across state lines? What’s really going on from 2021-01-29T01:00

LLN (1/28/21) – A bill covering concealed carry reciprocity gains public attention, while infrastructure is among the items of concern in a new federal domestic terrorism bullet...

Should owner-operators be employees or contractors? from 2021-01-28T01:00

LLN (1/27/21) – California isn’t the only place where the status of owner-operators is being debated. Federal regulators are considering whether they think owner-operators shoul...

States fighting ticket quotas from 2021-01-27T01:00

LLN (1/26/21) – Several states are acting to curb ticket quotas, while Arkansas lawmakers consider how to overcome a technicality so they can free up some road funding. Also, be...

Trucker vaccination update from 2021-01-26T01:00

LLN (1/25/21) – We’ll have the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for drivers. Also, when a trucker sought help at the roadside for an unusual situation, he...

Hours of service get play at nominee’s hearing from 2021-01-23T01:00

LLN (1/22/21) – The transportation secretary nominee’s confirmation hearing included some important trucking topics, such as the sleeper berth, hours of service and how we pay f...

Face masks required for truckers? We have the facts from 2021-01-22T01:00

LLN (1/21/21) – An executive order regarding facemasks has many truckers concerned. But it may not be what you think it is. Also, the Biden administration is starting with somet...

Clearinghouse continues to confound from 2021-01-21T01:00

LLN (1/20/21) – The deadline for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries has come and gone, but issues remain – and in one state, CDL holders have been unable to fulfill their re...

OOIDA opposes plan for larger trucks from 2021-01-20T01:00

LLN (1/19/21) – Indiana joins the list of states considering longer, heavier trucks. And OOIDA says it’s not a good idea. Meanwhile, lawmakers in that state – and in South Carol...

Homeland Security concerns ahead from 2021-01-19T01:00

LLN (1/18/21) – What concerns does the Department of Homeland Security see ahead in 2021? We’ll cover that, and offer an update on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. Also, ba...

More sleeper berth flexibility? FMCSA takes a look from 2021-01-16T01:00

LLN (1/15/21) – A new FMCSA pilot program will examine whether more flexibility in the split-sleeper berth provision will work in trucking. Also, over the years truck makers hav...

COVID-19 vaccinations: How is it going? from 2021-01-15T01:00

LLN (1/14/21) – Every day on the news, we hear about people getting COVID-19 vaccinations. But most people still don’t have one. We’ll let you know where the effort stands – and...

Getting your own authority: It’s a business now from 2021-01-14T01:00

LLN (1/13/21) – Recently on the show, we discussed all the things you have to do – legally speaking – in order to operate under your own authority. However, to succeed under you...

Group calls for 400 new road safety laws from 2021-01-13T01:00

LLN (1/12/21) – An auto safety group has recommended an additional 400 road safety laws they say should be adopted to ensure our roads are safe. Also, taxes involve paperwork – ...

Honoring a trucker and ‘Unsung Hero’ from 2021-01-12T01:00

LLN (1/11/21) – A Minnesota truck driver will enter the national spotlight this month as he becomes the face of a soda company’s “Unsung Heroes” campaign. Also, a new prototype ...

Moving fast on Cabinet appointees from 2021-01-09T01:00

LLN (1/8/21) – President-elect Biden is moving fast on naming his Cabinet appointees. Also, what is the timeline for confirming the new transportation secretary? Also, from a tr...

Will new independent contractor rule stand? from 2021-01-08T01:00

LLN (1/7/21) – Earlier this week, the Department of Labor issued a final rule defining who is and is not an independent contractor. However, with a new administration about to t...

How will Georgia’s Senate election affect truckers’ lives? from 2021-01-07T01:00

LLN (1/6/21) – The Georgia Senate election appears to have been won by the two Democratic candidates, which will shift not only those two seats but control of the U.S. Senate. S...

N.D. eyes longer, heavier trucks from 2021-01-06T01:00

LLN (1/5/21) – New efforts are being made to allow longer, heavier trucks onto our highways, while some states continue to have problems with police-dispatched towing. Also, if ...

Just how bad is detention time? from 2021-01-05T01:00

LLN (1/4/21) – How many truckers do you know who have spent significant time waiting to load and unload at the docks? The OOIDA Foundation is trying to find out. Also, a new onl...

Cleaning up your motor vehicle record from 2021-01-02T01:00

LLN (1/1/21) – Hoping to put some sparkle on your motor vehicle record? The process isn’t simple. We’ll walk you through the process and provide some tips. Also, most truckers n...

Your risk for prostate cancer from 2021-01-01T01:00

LLN (12/31/20) – Which men are at risk for prostate cancer, and how do you find out if you have it or if you are at risk? Also, hiring on a driver might make good business sense...

A (less than fond) look back at 2020 from 2020-12-31T01:00

LLN (12/30/20) – The last half of the year has been a crazy one for trucking; we’ll examine some of the trends that have shaped the market. Also, many transportation-related iss...

Clearing up clearinghouse confusion from 2020-12-30T01:00

LLN (12/29/20) – The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse continues to confound truckers and generate confusion. We’ll try to clear it up. Also, New Jersey lawmakers are trying to end...

What will Buttigieg do? from 2020-12-29T01:00

LLN (12/28/20) – We know who President-elect Biden’s pick for transportation secretary is; however, we don’t clearly know how Pete Buttigieg will approach trucking issu...

The Land Line Now Christmas Special from 2020-12-26T01:00

LLN (12/25/20) - We’ll have a special holiday treat: a special, truckers version of the classic holiday poem “a Visit from St. Nick,” better known as “Twas the Night Before Chis...

A hot meal for truckers at Christmas from 2020-12-25T01:00

LLN (12/24/20) - For truckers who are working the holiday, Meals for 18 Wheels is ready to help. Also, we’ll present an encore of our story about the Truckers Christmas Group, w...

Truckers Christmas Parade helps a good cause from 2020-12-24T01:00

LLN (12/23/20) - Every year, a group of truckers in Northern California put on one of the best shows of the holiday season – the Truckers Christmas Parade. Also, van and reefer ...

States to electric vehicles: Time to pony up from 2020-12-23T01:00

LLN (12/22/20) – State lawmakers have been concerned for some time that electric vehicles are not paying their fair share for roads, and now, some are acting on it. Meanwhile, S...

Pandemic messes with truckers’ deadlines from 2020-12-22T01:00