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 respective cases, as NHTSA considers a side underride mandate for trailers. Also, it can take a lot of work to get your own authority and that includes insurance coverage. Today we look at some tips for what you should look for when it comes to coverage, and some questions to ask about your policy. And spot rates are relativ...
Jun 08, 2023•50 min
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 been named the chairperson of the Women of Trucking advisory board. Also, a bill in California would set some requirements for autonomous trucks in that state. State Assembly member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is one of the authors of the bill. We’ll talk with her about what the bill would do, and why she sponsored it. And two st...
Jun 07, 2023•50 min
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 require drivers in autonomous trucks. Also, this month, Land Line Magazine took a closer look at efforts in Washington to get more truck parking, restroom access and better detention time pay. And a trucking center at I-70 and U.S. 40 in Illinois offers truck drivers a safe place to stop and park. We recently spoke with th...
Jun 06, 2023•50 min
Double brokering is running rampant. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins the program to talk about what’s causing the spike in fraudulent scams and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim. Also, do you prefer original equipment manufacturer parts or after-market parts for work on your truck? Aftermarket parts have advanced light years from where they were before. We will dive into to knowing the difference between workers compensation and occupational accident insurance. OOIDA ’ s Life and Health ...
Jun 03, 2023•50 min
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 investigation into that very technology. Also, development continues on the new PC-12 engine oil category. We recently spoke with the American Petroleum Institute about what consumers can expect from this new category of oil. And Marty Ellis has been running into more drivers who are being paid through a 1099, even when they don...
Jun 02, 2023•50 min
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’s behind the spike – and what you can do to protect yourself. Also, a decrease in the number of loads posted on the MembersEdge load board, and an increase in the number of trucks posted. We’ll have all the details with DAT in today's Market Update – including one hot market to watch. And how brokers pay truckers has bee...
Jun 01, 2023•50 min
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 fight for the rights of truckers is many different ways, including representing on different regulatory and industry boards. We’ll talk with some of those board members about the importance of having a seat at the table when decisions are being made. And the viscosity of your oil plays an important role. Nick Rivera of ...
May 31, 2023•50 min
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 is just as important as your pre-trip inspection. We’ll speak with a licensed therapist about her approach to offering counseling services to men and women behind the wheel. And we’ll hear from Missouri’s DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Program Manager. She recently spoke with us about her role, and the efforts underway to ...
May 30, 2023•50 min
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 National Convention and Antique Truck Show and SuperRigs, both of which are coming up in a couple of weeks. Also, blood pressure can tell you a lot about your health. We’ll get some insight into blood pressure, what it should be and how to handle it, from Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund. And one recent case of a nuclear verdict caught Marty Ellis’s at...
May 27, 2023•50 min
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 special session to deal with road maintenance needs. Also, the good news? We may have hit the bottom with regard to spot rates. The bad news? We may be stuck there for a while. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation stops by to talk about what the spot market. And Congress has said no to a new emission rule for large trucks...
May 26, 2023•50 min
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 therapist about her specialized approach to offering counselling services to men and women behind the wheel. Load posts last week were the third highest in 2023. DAT breaks down the numbers and talks about the impact CVSA's international road check had on the spot market. And Marty Ellis discusses how many trucking companie...
May 25, 2023•50 min
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 City and St. Louis. Also, as part of our celebration of OOIDA’s 50th anniversary, we’ll take a look at the Association’s part in the ongoing battle to solve the truck parking crisis. And we’ll take a look at heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems – also known as HVAC – and what you are looking for in terms of pe...
May 24, 2023•50 min
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 crash with an uninsured or underinsured motorist can cause a lot of stress. We’ll talk with Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department to discuss the importance of having additional coverage that will ensure you’re covered if you get in a not-at-fault accident. And this week, a U.S. House committe...
May 23, 2023•50 min
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 roads as safe as possible. Also, from a trucker reunited with his dog, to states with the worst truck parking availability, we’ll tell you who in recent news has been good – and who’s been bad – with some Roses and Razzberries. And plenty of people in trucking love the look of the classic long-nosed conventional semi. And ...
May 20, 2023•50 min
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 become a bipartisan talking point among lawmakers. Also, FMCSA is in the process of developing a new statistical model for its CSA Safety Measurement System. And OOIDA has made its views known. And some states consider eliminating speed differentials on their highways, while others decide whether to raise the speed limit for ...
May 19, 2023•50 min
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 charge against the new rules. Also, load and truck posts were both down in the second week of May. DAT says this month will be a pivotal one for the spot market. We’ll have the latest details in today’s Market Update with Robert Rouse. And the rules of the road are pretty clear. But it seems as if sometimes, states or other ...
May 18, 2023•50 min
While FMCSA is forging ahead with a proposed speed limiter mandate, opposition is popping up inside and outside of Congress. Rep. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma tells us more about his bill that would put a stop to a speed limiter mandate, while Allison Rivera of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association tell us why her organization is joining the fight. Also, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson gives us updates on proposals and studies being spearheaded by the agency. And many states have set up rul...
May 17, 2023•50 min
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 they spend working. Also, getting the word out about issues affecting truck drivers in the House and Senate is an important part of OOIDA’s work. We’ll talk with two of OOIDA executives to talk about the Call to Action list, and why it’s so important that members make their voices heard. And May is Mental Health Awarene...
May 16, 2023•50 min
Marty Ellis has been talking with drivers about a question: Are trucks getting too automated? Are automated manual transmissions, adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency brakes too much? Also, some carriers are enforcing ever stricter policies on several issues, including personal conveyance, the split sleeper berth provision and inward-facing cameras. And OOIDA’s biannual board meeting recently took place. We’ll hear from one of the members of the board to talk about his career – and his...
May 13, 2023•50 min
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 limiters, driver compensation and more. Also, mental health and personal security for truck drivers are the topics of two new courses from Carriers Edge. We’ll find out what the courses consist of and what drivers can expect learn. And state legislatures across the country are modifying move over laws, and in most cases, ...
May 12, 2023•50 min
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. Also, our ongoing series celebrating OOIDA’s 50th anniversary continues with a look back at Land Line Magazine, the trusted source for trucking industry news, which first went to press shortly after the Association was founded. And like most truckers, Marty Ellis is getting ready for Roadcheck. Marty will share some of...
May 11, 2023•50 min
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 to have problems with brokers who are less than honest. Among the big problems is double brokering, but some truckers are confused about what the term means. We’ll cover that, broker scams and more with Tom Crowley and Jim Jefferson of OOIDA’s Business Services Department. And Arkansas is cracking down on work zone spee...
May 10, 2023•50 min
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 what topics are likely to come up, and how they will affect you. Also, risk retention groups – what are they and how can be they beneficial? And when it comes to actual cash value verses stated limit policies it’s important to know the difference between the two, and which will be the best option for you. 0:00 – Newscas...
May 09, 2023•50 min
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, Rep. Josh Brecheen joins us to talk about his concerns – and why he decided to take action. Also, from a new report detailing where the truck parking crisis might be most pronounced to a number of states taking action to address the problem where they can, Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine stops by for another edition ...
May 06, 2023•50 min
Legislation to put the brakes on a possible speed limiter regulation – a regulation that most truckers oppose – has been introduced in Congress. Meanwhile, the EPA held a hearing on its proposal to move toward electric trucks. Also, can someone on their own authority haul loads under someone else’s authority? We’ll get into the details with OOIDA’s experts. And lawmakers in three states are working to pass more than $13 billion dollars for infrastructure work, while legislators in four other sta...
May 05, 2023•50 min
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, truck drivers got a winning shout-out on Jeopardy recently. We’ll speak with a contestant who works with drivers and took a moment during the show to give thanks to our nation's unsung heroes. And over the years, the medical card has become a particular bugaboo for some truck drivers. But Marty Ellis had an experience with his medical card that’s a new chapter in...
May 04, 2023•50 min
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 something that every motor carrier goes through at some point. But the key is having everything in order so you can get through it successfully. We’ll get some advice. And when it comes to minor traffic tickets, is it better to just pay it and move on, or to fight it? Today, Jeff McConnell and James Mennella, the attorneys wit...
May 03, 2023•50 min
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 insurance for owner-operators. We’ll sit down with OOIDA’s president and chief operating officer to learn the history of how the association paved the way for owner-operators to get coverage. And it’s a new month with a new issue of Land Line Magazine hot off the press. We’ll hear from the magazine staff about the topics i...
May 02, 2023•50 min
LLN (4/28/23) – The trends of yesteryear tend to come back around if you wait long enough – and that goes for trucks, too. The current trend: taking a brand-new truck and making it look like it was built in the ’80s. Plus, the spot market landscape looks bleak, but there are some bright spots. And finally, noting the interesting things truckers are doing with their lights these days. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – Looking for bright spots on the spot market. 24:32 – Truck designs: what’s old is new ag...
Apr 29, 2023•50 min
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 happened and why it’s important. Also, an advisory committee that will aid the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the issue of side underride guards will soon meet. And a bill designed to give truck drivers in Washington state access to restrooms at shippers and receivers they visit has finally been passed b...
Apr 28, 2023•50 min
