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 OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we’ll share the ways the Association helps members with compliance and authority, along with permits and licensing issues on a daily basis. And we’ve all heard the expression “what’s in it for me?” But another question we should ask is “what’s expected of me?” or more precisely, “what are my respo...
Feb 02, 2023•50 min
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, four more states may require all vehicles to move over for vehicles at roadside. Also, what do you do if someone is using your motor carrier number? What are your options if a broker won’t give you a load because you don’t have enough inspections? And what are the new CARB requirements, and do they apply to your truck? Today...
Feb 01, 2023•50 min
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 additional optional coverage, but it’s something that could save you a lot of money in the long run. We’ll hear about it from Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department. And later this week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will discuss the state of America’s transportation i...
Jan 31, 2023•50 min
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 market. Also, your average American has fewer and fewer excuses for being ignorant about truck parking. New bills are being introduced, like the SHIP IT Act, and new projects are being proposed every day that put the issue front and center. And most truckers observe a simple courtesy while out on the road. If a car has pulled...
Jan 28, 2023•50 min
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 how technology has improved the process, how retreading can save you money and why it’s just as reliable as any other option out there. A bill in the U.S. House is touted as a solution to problems with the supply chain. And Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina are all tightening up the rules for left-lane use on their...
Jan 27, 2023•50 min
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 Washington Trucking Associations, joins us to discuss their continuing efforts to improve the lives of truck drivers. Also, DAT saw one of the weakest load volumes last week compared to the past several years. And truckers have to remember a huge amount of information. But that doesn’t mean that they know everything. Recently, ...
Jan 26, 2023•50 min
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 throughout the state access to restrooms. Also, OOIDA has found many ways to try to level the playing field – one of them is a series of discounts and rebates offered to the Association’s members. And we like to talk on our show occasionally about the technical side of trucking, including what it takes to keep your truck on ...
Jan 25, 2023•50 min
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 new month mean a new issue of Land Line Magazine. We’ll take a look at the first issue of 2023 and find out more about this issue’s cover story, “Trackers on Truckers.” And this week will be a busy one for trucking issues in our nation’s capital, with discussions on truck parking, bathroom access and more. 0:00 – Newscas...
Jan 24, 2023•50 min
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 report instances of this growing crime. Also, if you are trying to get more horsepower or torque from your engine, you might inadvertently be causing a problem with your radiator. It happened to one trucker, who asked Bryan Martin for some advice on what to do. And the topic of showing courtesy to other truckers at truck...
Jan 21, 2023•50 min
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 doing about it with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. Also, got questions about API FA-4 heavy-duty engine oils? You’re not alone – and it’s easy to get confused. Misconceptions often accompany the newer oil category, but the benefits are clear. And lawmakers in Virginia are considering a bill that would ex...
Jan 20, 2023•50 min
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 that are on the road today? Also, an idea to create a business that caters to the needs of drivers has been brought to fruition. We’ll speak with the man behind Truckers Couture. And load posts increased 6.1% week over week, a strong start to the year, according to DAT. We’ll have the latest in today’s Market Update. 0:00...
Jan 19, 2023•50 min
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 consumers some protection from price gouging, including on fuel. Also, when it comes to renting and leasing versus borrowing equipment, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to insurance. And one of the great truths in life is a simple one. None of us are getting any younger. And as we age, we need to take pr...
Jan 18, 2023•50 min
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, hauling cross country was nearly impossible at the maximum federal limit of 80,000 pounds. We’ll hear from OOIDA President Todd Spencer about why that was and how a handful of states became known as barrier states. And perhaps one of the most common questions insurance companies get is, why are my rates increasing? Trina Sky...
Jan 17, 2023•50 min
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 got a target on your back. Also, from a private company taking steps to directly address the shortage of truck parking to a city that won’t let trucks park in most places, we’ll find out who in the news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. And Marty Ellis has been reading about some interesting...
Jan 14, 2023•50 min
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 “decarbonize” transportation. Also, we cover how the Association fought to cut the Highway Use Tax down to where it is today – directly after winning another battle. And about 20 states have acted to discourage the creation of revenue-raising speed traps. Now, Oklahoma – which already limits the amount of city budgets that ca...
Jan 13, 2023•50 min
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 with DAT. Also, knowing what steps to take after receiving a traffic ticket can be crucial when it comes to fighting it. We talk with the guys from Road Law to talk about what the process is when you give them a call. And Marty Ellis has been thinking about some of the unique challenges truckers encounter when they get som...
Jan 12, 2023•50 min
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 the vital issues in the industry today. Plus, Indiana’s speed limit differential for heavy trucks is up for debate again. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – OOIDA board interviews: Matthew Bradley, Grover Nelson & Kurt Plummer. 24:57 – OOIDA board interviews: Harrison Smith & Craig DeReu. 39:37 – Indiana speed limit differen...
Jan 11, 2023•50 min
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 into the new Congress. So what’s on the priority list? We’ll get a rundown of the issues and why they matter. Also, back in the 1970s, hauling cross country was nearly impossible at the max federal limit of 80,000 pounds. And getting to the size and weight limits we have today for trucks was no easy task. And we’ll talk ...
Jan 10, 2023•50 min
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 who operates one of the biggest pieces of equipment in the world is sharing her story of overcoming life’s challenges. We’ll speak with her about finding success in the trucking industry. And Marty Ellis got a stark reminder about what cold weather can mean recently. So what lessons can we learn from that? We’ll discuss t...
Jan 07, 2023•50 min
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 emergency braking and more. Also, correcting the driver shortage narrative, speed limiters and nitrogen oxide emissions are all making news headlines. We’ll hear from OOIDA’s public relations and communications staff about how OOIDA is involved. And state lawmakers are getting right to work in the new year. We’ll offer a previe...
Jan 06, 2023•50 min
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 one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs, Frank Andreano, about the case. Also, with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there are some markets to watch for reefer haulers. And recent winter weather is a reminder that we are now in the season when that can happen anytime, anywhere. Marty Elli...
Jan 05, 2023•50 min
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 know helps. We’ll break down what you should know before you start the search for insurance coverage and getting quotes. Then, some expert advice as tax season begins winding up. And finally, a look at which states are ending fuel tax holidays or raising rates to start the new year. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:12 – Shopping for insu...
Jan 04, 2023•50 min
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 viable option for a bigger population of truckers. Also, one of the biggest problems in trucking is the way some shippers, receivers, brokers and others coerce truckers into situations where they end up violating the regulations. OOIDA some years ago fought to get a regulation on the books to combat that. And South Carol...
Jan 03, 2023•50 min
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 likely to hit the headlines this coming year. Also, 2022 has been a busy year for trucking issues, but 2023 is likely to be just as busy, with a number of hot-button issues on the agenda. We’ll discuss what some of the top priorities are. And how do you make it easier for truckers to contact their lawmakers about legislatio...
Dec 31, 2022•51 min
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, including what issues were discussed and what he thinks the new year holds for truck parking, the bathroom bill and other issues. Also, what happened to the latest attempt to get hair testing officially recognized in some way? FMCSA issues decisions on several requests for exemptions from the entry-level driver training rule...
Dec 30, 2022•51 min
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 Market Update with DAT. Also, it seems like a no-brainer now, but in the early days of OOIDA, the Association made a decision: Only truckers would be allowed on its board of directors. Lewie Pugh of OOIDA and Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine reflect on the decision as part of our ongoing series celebrating OOIDA’s 50th anniver...
Dec 29, 2022•51 min
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 information about truckers have always been controversial, but one in particular is causing some real headaches for some truck drivers. And staying healthy while behind the wheel is important. We’ll hear about that from a woman who started a company that takes a realistic approach for drivers to focus on their health. 0:00 – New...
Dec 28, 2022•51 min
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 truckers who may be on the road at Christmas. Also, a lot of trucking issues are making headlines both in industry news publications and mainstream media. We’ll speak with OOIDA’s director of communications about some of those stories. And lots of truckers want those big shiny pipes running up the side of their rig. But it’s not...
Dec 27, 2022•51 min
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 American Transportation Research Institute has a new report that lays out the challenges associated with converting the nation over to a fully electric world. And this past weekend marked the annual Wreaths Across America event. We’ll speak with the president of a trucking and logistics company in Maine, who says he looks forwar...
Dec 24, 2022•51 min
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 those who go the extra mile this time of year to give back. Also, we talk biodiesel with a company that’s been on the forefront of the alternative fuel for years. And South Carolina’s state legislature is considering a measure that would alter the rules for left lane use in the state. Meanwhile, a Texas lawmaker wants to ...
Dec 23, 2022•51 min
