LLN (12/24/19) – A group of truckers in New Mexico delivers toys to needy kids, while 25 families fallen on hard times will have a happier Christmas thanks to other truckers. Also, those at a congressional hearing get a lump of coal for their talk about trucking. We’ll have another one of our trucking Christmas carols. Truckers again played a vital role in Wreaths Across America. Ohio is going to make you pay for big carrier corporate welfare. And we’ll have OOIDA’s naughty and nice list. 0:00 –...
Dec 25, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/23/19) – For some years now, a group of truckers has provided hot meals to fellow drivers stuck out on the road on holidays. Also, the St. Christopher Fund is a success, but 2019 was a rough year, and the need is great. We’ll have a new trucking Christmas carol. And an Ohio bill meant to alleviate the mythical driver shortage has drawn OOIDA’s opposition, while a proposed tax overhaul would benefit transportation in Utah. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Meals for 18 Wheels. 23:54 ...
Dec 24, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/20/19) – Twenty-five needy families will have a happier holiday thanks to the Truckers Christmas Group, and our veterans will be honored at the holidays thanks to truckers involved in Wreaths Across America. Also, truckers who use a mailing station as their home address are likely to run into some serious problems. We’ll hear results of a freight rate survey. Two Ohio lawmakers want to offer carriers some corporate welfare, and have you pay for it. We’ll have two more of our trucking Chr...
Dec 21, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/19/19) - Missouri fuel tax rates are being eyed for increases. The new revenue would help pay for road and bridge work in the Show-me State. Meanwhile, New Hampshire considers bills to cover truck lane use and speeding. Enjoy a medley of some of our favorite Christmas tunes from OOIDA’s Exit 24 Holiday Chorus. Plus, important information on the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. And, we’ll talk about the language dealing with cross-border trucking included in the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agre...
Dec 20, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/18/19) - Texas Representative Brian Babin in a letter to the FMCSA wants to know how the agency is handling coercion complaints and he wants to know if it is following through with its responsibility in addressing them. The fallout continues from the collapse of Celadon. We’ll bring you up to date on pending legal action. Plus information on the replacement for NAFTA and how it affects cross-border trucking. Freight volumes are expected to remain strong through Christmas. We’ll have an e...
Dec 19, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/17/19) – The long, slow march toward truck-only tolls in Connecticut continues. Also, the end of the year is fast approaching, and that means you should take care of some things now so you can successfully file taxes later. Some in Florida are pushing to eliminate tolled express lanes on a highway there. We’ll have another one of our trucking Christmas carols. And a congressional committee took another step today toward final approval of the replacement for NAFTA, while the spending bill...
Dec 18, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/16/19) – Can the replacement for NAFTA finally end cross-border trucking with Mexico? Also, is the cheapest choice the best when buying parts for your truck? What’s the story behind Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse? Truckers helped stop an effort to redefine independent contractors in New Jersey, Also, a Connecticut state senator wants to toll trucks only. And we’ll have another trucking Christmas carol. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Is cheapes...
Dec 17, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/13/19) – Lawmakers work to finalize a bipartisan deal to fund the government. Are you ready to face winter head-on? We’ve got great advice for truckers who have to deal with winter weather. Plus, a joyful song of the season from the OOIDA Exit 24 Holiday Chorus. And Roses and Razzberries will be handed out to some deserving individuals. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Handing out Roses and Razberries. 23:54 – 38:23 – Preparing for winter weather advice. 38:23 – 47:58 – Lamakers wo...
Dec 14, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/12/19) - A Pennsylvania task force looks for solutions to transportation funding. We’ll tell you what options are on the table. Can a senator make good on a threat intended to help coal miners, and what would that mean to trucking? Plus, find out more about the replacement to NAFTA. We’ll have information on the drug and alcohol clearinghouse. And we’ll start our countdown to Christmas with a trucking Christmas carol. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – NAFTA replacement; reducing reg...
Dec 13, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/11/19) - Congress looks at big changes in 2020 – mainly because some longtime members are not running for re-election. Find out what it could mean when the votes are counted. Crude oil and diesel prices are both lower. Meanwhile, a shortened holiday season means holiday freight continues to enjoy higher rates. Plus, how will Celadon affect the spot market? And, a group of truckers are in New Mexico collecting toys for needy kids. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – New Mexico truckers...
Dec 12, 2019•48 min
(LLN (12/10/19) – Legislation is rewriting how workers are classified as independent contractors in some states. Find out how the issue is weighing on the trucking industry. Solutions for brake issues before your next inspection. Plus New Hampshire and Washington State struggle with ways to pay for rebuilding their state’s infrastructure. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Solutions for brake issues before your next inspection. 23:54 – 38:29 – Northeast States struggle to pay for infrastruct...
Dec 11, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/9/19) – Earlier today, Celadon declared bankruptcy, casting the future in doubt for thousands of truck drivers. We’ll have the facts, and offer some advice for drivers. Also, when first responders arrive at a serious crash, drivers are supposed to move over but often don’t. We’ll explore the issue. And enlarging your trucking operation may not be worth the price of insurance to hire a driver – if you can get it. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – When people don’t move over. 23:54 – ...
Dec 10, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/6/19) – Some tech many truckers depend on will stop working in the near future. We’ll tell you what it is and what to do. Prepping your engine for winter is a process that involves a lot of moving parts – we’ll go over a few more. And Canada is being hit with a cargo theft wave; the U.S. is looking at data security; and Congress is looking at potential logjam. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – This tech may stop working soon. 23:54 – 38:23 – More winter prep. 38:23 – 47:49 – Canadia...
Dec 07, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/5/19) – The Connecticut toll debate is leaning in a bad direction for truckers. Also, a recent FMCSA announcement discouraged advocates of entry-level driver training rules, and the agency also acted on hours of service exemption requests. And the EPA’s internal watchdog has finished its investigation into how the agency handled the debate over glider kits and emissions. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Driver training; hours of service exemptions. 23:54 – 38:23 – Connecticut toll ...
Dec 06, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/4/19) – A motor carrier CEO says he doesn’t see a driver shortage – so what does he think is the problem? Also, Sleigh Bells and Santa will help the children of truckers who have died get an education. Thanksgiving holiday and end-of-the-month pressures last week may provide truckers a happy holiday surprise, and the price of diesel increased less than a penny. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Sleigh Bells and Santa – and education. 23:54 – 38:23 – These rates are no turkeys; diese...
Dec 05, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/3/19) – A think tank is making a case for tolling being a “fairer system of funding.” We’ll analyze whether that’s the case or not. Also, winter weather means roads often covered in snow and ice, and you have to have the right equipment to handle it – especially the right tires. And a national organization says state transportation spending is up nationwide, while South Carolina discusses truck safety. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – The right tires for winter. 23:54 – 38:23 – Sta...
Dec 04, 2019•48 min
LLN (12/2/19) – Brain fog is a real medical condition that can affect you and your ability to perform your job. We’ll have some advice. Also, Land Line Magazine recently reported on whether regulations make trucking safer, available truck parking, and a tribute to the late OOIDA President Jim Johnston; we’ll have the story behind those stories. And we’ll explain what issues are on the table as the next highway bill gets assembled. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Brain Fog. 23:54 – 38:23 –...
Dec 03, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/29/19) – Temperature-controlled loads carry all kinds of potential pitfalls, from slight variations in reefer temperatures to the problems with bulkheads. They’re among the broker-carrier issues in your future. The general public often has a lot of misconceptions about trucking, and sometimes it’s up to truckers to straighten them out. The FMCSA has delayed the entry-level driver training rule for two years. We’ll discuss why and what it means. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Reef...
Nov 30, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/28/19) – It’s the Land Line Now annual Thanksgiving tradition, featuring the short story “Something for Stevie,” a piece of fiction about truckers’ generosity. Truck drivers who take pride in their ride are always making changes to improve the look and function of their rigs. We’ll offer a look at the top five. And more states may follow California in re-defining who is or is not an independent contractor – and New Jersey is among them. We’ll explain what is known about the measure. 0:00...
Nov 28, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/27/19) – Freight volume is setting records and rates are rising in preparation for Black Friday. Also, we’ll have what you need to know from a U.S. Senate hearing on autonomous vehicles. The national average price of diesel is up just a tenth of a penny, while crude oil tops 64 dollars a barrel; we’ll explain why. And Maine lawmakers look for ways to fix a possible $230 million highway funding shortfall, while Utah eyes a sales tax for transportation. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54...
Nov 28, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/26/19) – FMCSA has delayed the entry-level driver training rule for two years. We’ll explain why that matters. Also, OOIDA rallies truckers about New Jersey’s independent contractor effort. Income taxes are handled in the new year, but you need to start your prep work now. And Connecticut officials are hatching pro-toll, anti-toll and a variety of other highway funding plans faster than many can keep up. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – End-of-year tax prep. 23:54 – 38:23 – Connect...
Nov 27, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/25/19) – More states may follow California in re-defining who is or is not an independent contractor – including New Jersey. Also, a trucker who’s battling colon cancer wants to remind everyone not to ignore the symptoms. We’ll have some advice. Driving experience can make or break you on insurance when you’re driving something other than a van, reefer or flatbed. And winter is just around the corner – which means it’s time to get your engine ready for the big chill. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newsca...
Nov 26, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/22/19) – Congress averts a government shutdown and is keeping the lights on through Dec. 20. Plus an update on a NAFTA replacement. Helping veterans is a noble cause, but sometimes a helping hand may actually be a baited hook. Jami Jones with Land Line Magazine offers an example. Plus, cautionary advice on bringing in a dispatch service for your trucking business. Watchdog group FACT explains its formal complaints against a member of Congress who is sponsoring a bill to increase truckers...
Nov 23, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/21/19) – Everyone seems to want an exemption from the hours of service – but not everyone got one. We’ll tell you who did. Also, senators quiz corporate and government officials about autonomous vehicles. Ohio lawmakers again work to offer carriers cash for training new truckers, while an effort to toll Michigan highways continues. We’ll explain how you can have an impact in the upcoming election year. And what does it mean when you do everything right, but still become a victim of cargo...
Nov 22, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/20/19) – How many truckers can say they've hauled a load that will send people into deep space? Walter “Skip” Tillett can. Also, trucking ramps up for two big events affecting freight. The price of diesel remains relatively stable across the country. The Senate discusses automated vehicles. And the NTSB has some strong words for Uber in its report about an Arizona fatality crash. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Trucking loads for space. 23:54 – 38:23 – Events to impact freight; di...
Nov 21, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/19/19) – When we’re talking about warnings vs. a traffic ticket – what exactly shows up on my CSA score? Some states are considering cap and trade as a way to fund roads. Massachusetts officials contemplate a potential fuel tax increase. Congressional efforts to keep the government funded may also fix an upcoming problem with highway funding. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – What goes on my CSA score? 23:54 – 38:23 – Cap and trade to fund roads; Massachusetts fuel tax. 38:23 – 47:5...
Nov 20, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/18/19) – One expert says it is possible to recover some of the money you lose to downtime caused by crashes. Also, get the back story on some of the magazine staff’s favorite articles in the November issue and find out what they think are “must reads.” Pennsylvania has a new policy on highway restrictions during winter weather, while Colorado lawmakers have asked for rules regarding the practice of booting vehicles. And a confusing effort regarding underrides in New Jersey. 0:00 – 9:56 –...
Nov 19, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/15/19) – A care package’s contents come and go quickly, but their impact remains, even years later. One soldier explains. It’s Day 5 of the 2019 OOIDA Truckers for Troops telethon. How the Army and Air Force Exchange Service created three rolling tributes. And a simple idea to help homeless veterans became one man’s lifeline. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Truckers for Troops; rolling tribute trucks. 23:54 – 38:23 – Truckers for Troops; tiny house, helping hand. 38:23 – 47:52 – T...
Nov 16, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/14/19) – Simple things like warm socks seem trivial – unless you don’t have any. And that’s where Truckers for Troops steps in. It’s Day 4 of the 2019 OOIDA Truckers for Troops Telethon. Also, a soldier says the best part of a care package is the support it represents. And how a trucker helped a group of veterans move a historic plane to a new home. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Truckers for Troops; The support a care package represents. 23:54 – 38:23 – Truckers for Troops; Truc...
Nov 15, 2019•48 min
LLN (11/13/19) – Hauling the wall – specifically, the moving version of the Vietnam Memorial wall – is an honor, but one trucker did it to honor a friend. It’s Day 3 of the 2019 OOIDA Truckers for Troops Telethon. Also, two truckers have re-imagined the paint job on two trucks to honor our military. And we’ll hear a first-hand account of the fall of Saigon. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast. 9:56 – 23:54 – Truckers for Troops; tribute truck. 23:54 – 38:23 – Truckers for Troops; Memories of a war ending. 38...
Nov 14, 2019•48 min
