LLN (10/1/19) – Can the U.S. Senate get a highway bill done with an election year on the horizon – and in the shadow of impeachment? Also, some of the simplest things can really make a truck shine – and some of them are as plain as the nose on your face – or, in this case, the visor on your windshield. We’ll discuss the options. And Michigan roads will get a $400 million boost thanks to a deal among state lawmakers. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:14 – Visors. 24:14-38:43 – Michigan road funding...
Oct 02, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/30/19) – One of the best ways to get the good out of brokers is to learn how to avoid the bad. We’ll have some examples. Also, without these two vital parts, your truck won’t even start – much less run. Can you guess what they are? Batteries and alternator. We’ll have some information and advice. OOIDA says recent moves on the hours of service are a big step in the right direction. And a recent news report on trucking, technology and insurance missed a lot of key facts. 0:00-10:10 – Newsc...
Oct 01, 2019•48 min
LLN (9-27-19) – FMCSA could be in hot water after a DOT Inspector General's Report was critical of the agency for not implementing changes in CSA’s Safety Measurement System. There is help available to Truckers who do their own IFTA record keeping. We’ll tell you who to call. And, the OOIDA Foundation is randomly surveying thousands of its members on proposed changes to the hours of service. You have until September 29th to reply. 0:00 -10:11- Newscast 10:11 – 24:17 – Help is available for truck...
Sep 28, 2019•48 min
A system to help coerced truckers – those pushed by carriers and others to violate the regulations – isn’t fulfilling its stated purpose. We’ll take a look at why. Also, the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada recently held its second Bridging the Barriers education seminar. We’ll tell you about the organization and its mission. Tampa must wait a while longer for the outcome of a transportation tax approved a year ago, while many other states offer several options to register to vote. And we’l...
Sep 27, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/25/19) – Diesel shot up by 9 cents last week following the attack on a Saudi oil processing facility – but do we know the whole story about Saudi oil production levels? Also, FMCSA is focused on automated trucks and hours of service – and a long-dormant trucking advisory group is ready to offer information. Tropical Storm Imelda had a significant effect on the van and flatbed markets, and the UAW strike may have an effect as well. And a coalition opposed to larger, heavier trucks brought ...
Sep 26, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/24/19) – Numerous mainstream media outlets have reported about a potential conflict of interest involving the congressman who has fought the hardest to raise truckers’ insurance requirements. Also, we’ll offer up some of what truckers told the FMCSA about the agency’s proposal to change the hours of service regulations. Colorado regulators have proposed a rule that would limit charges when a truck is booted, but OOIDA wants more details. And we’ll have some important notices from the Land...
Sep 25, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/23/19) – California’s effort to create a new definition of who is an employee vs. an independent contractor is now law. So what does that mean, and what’s next? Also, how useful are devices such as Fit Bit and the Apple Watch in helping people track their health? If you have a passenger in the truck and have a crash, you’ll need a separate insurance policy to cover them. And we’ll separate rumor from fact on the switch by large carriers from old-style electronic logging systems to regulat...
Sep 24, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/20/19) – Some U.S. senators think the DOT hasn’t spent enough time looking at automation’s potential effect on your career. Also, last week’s drone attack in Saudi Arabia had a clear effect on the price of fuel in the short and long term – we’ll offer some analysis. With winter just around the corner, you need to make sure your truck is ready. And what’s in the U.S. Senate’s version of the annual transportation spending bill – and how might it affect you? 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:1...
Sep 21, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/19/19) – The FMCSA has finally and formally removed some dormant and unpopular 34-hour restart regulations from the books. Also, truckers and others gave FMCSA an earful at its listening session on the hours of service earlier this week. With Election Day close, it’s essential to register to vote so your voice is heard. Colorado has a transportation funding question on the ballot. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And an OOIDA officials talks with regulators and lawmakers...
Sep 20, 2019•49 min
LLN (9/18/19) – A new report says the last government shutdown cost the U.S. Department of Transportation the equivalent of thousands of years of productivity. Also, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist thinks learning how to be an owner-operator might help his research. The truckload market rose a bit following Hurricane Dorian, but van and flatbed rates are down. And there’s an attack on a Saudi oil facility, and for the first time in 10 weeks, diesel prices rose. 0:00-10:10 – New...
Sep 19, 2019•49 min
LLN (9/17/19) – OOIDA has brought together more than 30 organizations into a coalition to oppose four bad bills that could have a devastating effect on truckers. Also, are you in the market for new truck tires? We’ll get some advice on suggestions and have answers to some general maintenance questions. And a Wyoming plan that could lead to tolls on Interstate 80 moves forward. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:44 – Truck tire advice. 24:44-39:13 – Wyoming I-80 tolls; bulletin board. 39:13-48:58 – ...
Sep 18, 2019•49 min
LLN (9/16/19) – Todd Spencer says owner-operators can and will continue to operate if a California bill that would change who is an employee or an independent contractor there becomes law. We'll have what’s happening, some history and how it could affect you. Also, CVSA has appointed itself judge, jury and executioner on roadside inspections. And how an increase in regulations failed to made roads any safer. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:44 – California bill on employee classification. 24:44-3...
Sep 17, 2019•49 min
(LLN 9/13/19) – A great way to share your thoughts on trucking issues while having your lawmaker's undivided attention is a one-on-one conversation in the cab of your truck. We’ve got details of a recent ride-along between OOIDA member Randy Martin and his Pennsylvania congressman, Republican Lloyd Smucker. Keeping your truck running is vital. Learn about some overlooked items in your truck’s regular maintenance. And the so-called driver shortage and younger interstate drivers – make sure your l...
Sep 14, 2019•48 min
Don’t get sidelined – Be prepared for Brake Safety Week. (LLN 9/12/19) – Inspectors will look for critical brake violations during Brake Safety week starting Sept. 15. We have advice on how you can be prepared and pass your brake inspection. Don’t neglect to comment on the hours of service. The FMCSA appears eager to hear what you have to say. We’ll have the latest information from the Land Line Now calendar. And find out why Washington state legislators are suing their governor plus information...
Sep 13, 2019•48 min
(LLN 9-11-19) – Being on the road as much as they are, truckers sometimes get caught having to deal with unscrupulous towing companies. Be on your guard. We have advice on how not to get taken. Diesel prices continue their downward trend, while truckers are beginning to see freight rates trending higher. We’ll have details. And, an update from today’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s hearing on how to deal with congestion. 0:00-10:11 – Newscast 10:10-24:47 – Be on the lookout for un...
Sep 12, 2019•48 min
LLN 09/10/19 – OOIDA takes a stand against congestion pricing. The Association says it will be the truckers who end up paying the price. OOIDA members step up in their home states to help with trucking legislation. And, a monumental task before Congress is to find the money for infrastructure improvements. We’ll discuss the huge funding problem that lies ahead. 0:00-10:11 – Newscast. 10:10-24:47 – Congress faces monstrous task; paying for infrastructure. 24:44-38:47 – OOIDA members make a differ...
Sep 11, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/9/19) – A picture is worth a thousand words and maybe more when it comes to insurance claims. We’ve got advice on how to protect yourself before and after a claim is filed. Terry Scruton has a follow-up report on how a Rockford, Ill., company pays tribute to a fallen police officer. More advice on what you need to do following a storm when there are exemptions to trucking regulations. And we’ll take time to say “thank you” to some OOIDA members who stepped up and got involved in trucking ...
Sep 10, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/6/19) – Tesla continues to ignore the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s requests to stop making “misleading claims” about its Autopilot system. Could a recall soon follow? Pennsylvania is struggling to fund repairs to its crumbling infrastructure. Mark Reddig suggests in today’s rant that it may be Pennsylvania’s own fault. We’ll discuss exemptions to regulations following major storms. And we have the latest edition of Roses and Razzberries. 0:00-10:11 – Newscast. 10:10-24...
Sep 07, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/5/19) – Stuck at the dock too long? You still have time to tell the FMCSA about your experiences with detention time. Another listening session on hours of service is scheduled, and another autopilot failure occurs in a Tesla. Also, Pennsylvania may change the rules for towing semis to make it safer for tow truck drivers, while a Wisconsin effort would let Milwaukee use automated ticket cameras. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. The response to Hurricane Dorian is likely ...
Sep 06, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/4/19) – The rates for vans and reefers are up, as are load to truck ratios. Also, truckers recently expressed their concerns about the proposed changes to the hours of service at a listening session held by FMCSA. The price of diesel is lower again for the eighth week running. And a new study takes a look at the impact of driver detention time. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:44 – Truckers speak on HOS changes. 24:44-38:42 – Van and reefer rates; diesel drops again. 38:42-48:19 – Impact o...
Sep 05, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/3/19) – The most frequently asked legal question by truckers is, “Can you clean up my driver record?” We’ll get you an answer. Also, billions of dollars have been spent to pave the way for automated cars and trucks. Why some states get truck parking problems and some don’t. The federal government has a deadline to fund the government for the coming year – but will they make it? And what happens to trucking issues contained in the House version of the annual spending bill? 0:00-10:10 – New...
Sep 04, 2019•48 min
LLN (9/2/19) – An effort to reform law-enforcement dispatched towing in Missouri has died – at least for this year. Also, 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most important court victories ever to benefit truck drivers – one that quashed a corrupt law enforcement scheme in Tennessee and closed down a major state agency – the state Public Service Commission. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:44 – Missouri towing 24:44-38:42 – The Tennessee PSC, 25 years later – Part 1 38:42-48:19 – The Te...
Sep 03, 2019•48 min
LLN (8/30/19) – In an exclusive interview with Land Line Now, FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez urges truckers to speak out and offer feedback on the proposed changes to the hours of service. Also, FMCSA is required to investigate the impact of proposed hours of service changes on the trucking industry – and when they did, they discovered good news. We’ll have information about the obesity problem, why it’s important, and some potential solutions. The senator behind an effort to require speed lim...
Aug 30, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/29/19) – The CVSA released the complete results from Roadcheck earlier today. The FMCSA gets an earful from truckers on hours of service and grants a new exemption to the 30-minute break rule. New York takes action to keep lift bridges on the state’s canals functional, and to keep loads that should be properly tarped under cover. A Wisconsin bill would prohibit roundabouts unless local governments OK them. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. TSA issues a Labor Day security ...
Aug 30, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/28/19) – Congestion is getting worse, and a recent report says that congestion is costing truckers more than their fair share. Also, while most truckers faced with a dirty truck just wash it, Arnulfo Gonzalez turns it into art. Plus, freight market capacity continues to grow faster than demand. And a huge draw on stockpiles sent oil prices higher, while diesel prices were down for the seventh straight week. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Dirt becomes art. 24:59 -39:14 – Freight capa...
Aug 29, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/27/19) – Your phone calls could influence what issues OOIDA covers in our nation’s capital. Also, for most taxpayers, taxes get taken out of every paycheck, but for anyone who is self-employed or owns their own business, estimated taxes are a must. Time is running out for Maine to include a highway repair question on the state’s fall election ballot. And an effort in Pennsylvania would make towns pay for their own police protection. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Estimated taxes 24:...
Aug 28, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/26/19) – Truckers have questions about the hours of service proposal – so we’ll have answers. Also, truckers speak out to FMCSA about the proposed changes to the hours of service at the Great American Trucking Show. Atlanta is a logistical nightmare dealing with massive congestion. We’ll tell you what’s being done to address the problem. Truck insurance costs are rising, so we’ll tell you how to control costs. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Fixing Atlanta congestion. 24:59 -39:14 – ...
Aug 27, 2019•49 min
LLN 08/23/19 – The FMCSA hears from truckers about potential changes in the hours of service at the first of two listening sessions at the Great American Trucking Show. OOIDA requested clarification on a number of issues and reiterated its request to eliminate the 30-minute rest break. Mark Reddig talks with Lewie Pugh, OOIDA executive vice president, who recently paid a visit to the headquarters of TA & Petro. Plus, Mark Reddig sits down with Andrew King with OOIDA’s Foundation. King explai...
Aug 24, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/22/19) – The comment period on proposed HOS rule changes is finally open. OOIDA has issued a Call to Action. Meanwhile, hear more on OOIDA’s testimony before the Small Business Administration. Washington State plans to ask voters about a possible vehicle fee rollback and a Florida judge has reversed action on the Miami-Dade Expressway. We've got specifics. Plus news you need from today’s calendar. And suggestions on action on proposed driverless vehicles. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:5...
Aug 22, 2019•49 min
LLN (8/21/19) - OOIDA Takes Strong Stand in opposition to CSA trucking legislation. Positive signals help stabilize crude oil prices. Diesel price drops for 6th week. And find out how a trucker turned a truck into a boat while another steps up to help a local veterans group. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – Meet a trucker who has turned a truck into a boat and another that has stepped to assist veterans 24:59 -39:14 – Capacity far outpaces demand in freight 39:14-49:12 – OOIDA sends letter t...
Aug 22, 2019•49 min
