We have a better picture today of what direction the leadership of the U.S. Department of Transportation might take over the next few years. Also, we speak with Truckers Against Trafficking about efforts during Human Trafficking Awareness Month to educate people about this growing issue. And two states may change a law that could affect truck drivers in court. Meanwhile, Wyoming is looking at a new source of highway funding. 0:00 – Newscast 09:46 – A closer look at the nominee to head DOT 24:24 ...
Jan 17, 2025•50 min
Two truckers are suing Minnesota over the state’s refusal to recognize their concealed carry permits. Also, we’ll report on what happened at the confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy, the president-elect’s pick to run the Department of Transportation. Then, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department explain the basics of factoring and offer some advice on when to use it. And the spot market is expected to heat up this year. Brent Hutto with Truckstop says overall freight market ra...
Jan 16, 2025•50 min
Will dealers in Oregon sell diesel trucks going forward, or not? And what does the state’s new Advanced Clean Trucks rule actually say? Also, we talk with the author of a children’s book on trucks about how a dog inspired the story. Then, Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law offer information about court case delays, appearing in court and more. And Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office joins us with an update on the president-elect’s nominees to head the DOT and EPA. 0:00 – E...
Jan 15, 2025•50 min
A study seems to suggests FMCSA received truckers’ message that there are too many regulations. But something else is driving the issue. Also, an event by CVSA now underway is designed to involve truckers in the fight against human trafficking by helping them become more informed. 0:00 – Motivations of FMCSA warning device study in question 09:46 – Effort aims to educate truckers on human trafficking
Jan 14, 2025•50 min
Bryan Martin, the boss man at Chrome Shop Mafia, offers some of his picks for what should be on your wish list this year. Also, from a trucker who shut down an interstate highway to one who helped police catch a drunk driver, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says he’s seeing some optimism among truckers about the year ahead – even though they may face some hard decisions. 0:00 – Newscast 09:46 – What’s on your 2025 wish list? 24:24 – Roses and Ra...
Jan 11, 2025•50 min
OOIDA recently held a “fireside chat” to educate truckers on broker transparency. We bring you some of what was said at that event. Also, Jay Grimes goes over some of the basics of the broker transparency proposal, as well as what truckers can do. Then, a new year can sometimes bring new mental health challenges. We speak with therapist Buck Black about dealing with those. And truckers across the nation have been affected by predatory towing practices. Now, Missouri is taking another crack at de...
Jan 10, 2025•50 min
Full coverage of the recent Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting on the truck parking crisis, from the role technology might play in addressing the problem to best practices and more. Then, we offer tips for ensuring your safety amid the rise in cargo theft and for avoiding the claims process. And lastly, things are finally looking up on the spot market as all that cautious optimism turns into relief and confidence. 0:00 – Newscast 9:56 – MCSAC meeting on truck parking crisis 24:25 – ...
Jan 09, 2025•50 min
It seems like a day doesn’t go by without some sort of cybersecurity breach. Land Line Now talks with Ben Wilkens and Joe Ohr of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association about what they're seeing and how you can protect yourself. Also, express lanes are growing in popularity, but they aren’t without their problems. The Colorado DOT has hatched an enforcement plan to keep traffic moving and drivers safe. 0:00 – Fuel prices and freight rate predictions 10:06 – Cybersecurity and protecting yo...
Jan 08, 2025•50 min
Brokers – some of them are good and helpful, and others are not. We’ll take a look at some of the latest problems. Also, the FTC planned to act on predatory towing fees – but a final rule left the trucking industry in the dark. Then, since 2018, Shell has worked to show truckers how to make their rigs more fuel efficient. We'll learn more about the company's Starship. And brokers have pushed back against a proposed FMCSA rule to require much greater broker transparency.. 0:00 – FTC tackles some ...
Jan 07, 2025•50 min
OOIDA’s leadership is taking some time to chat with you about broker transparency, why it’s an issue and what you can do about it. Also, the Federal Trade Commission was set to take action against predatory towing, but somewhere along the way, the agency failed to act. We’ll explain what happened. Then, the back-and-forth on beneficial ownership information and congestion pricing topped the big news of the past week. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis has seen some ELD damage – not damage t...
Jan 04, 2025•50 min
We’re expecting new leadership at the U.S. Department of Transportation and big activity regarding regulations over the next few months. Also, the Truck Leasing Task Force recently wrapped up its mission of examining lease-purchase plans. And Truckstop’s Brent Hutto gives an overview of 2024 and a look ahead to the rest of 2025, as well as current market conditions. Then, Texas has just boosted its highway fund by nearly $3 billion dollars – all from an unexpected source – and is making big move...
Jan 03, 2025•50 min
Truckers have many concerns regarding autonomous trucks – among them, cybersecurity. Also, Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia offers some advice for the owner of a 2003 Peterbilt 379 about trading in one set of keys for another. Then, the claims process can take a long time, but video footage can speed up that process and save you some money. And what sort of advice would you give four wheelers if you had the chance? One trucker recently offered some in a blog post that’s gone viral. 0:00 – Auton...
Jan 02, 2025•51 min
Carrier tracking and harassing phone calls from brokers spur many calls to OOIDA every day. We’ll summarize some of the topics involved. Also, driver pay and driver retention have been recurring themes throughout 2024, because their ripple effects extend throughout the industry. And several states are following California’s lead on emission rules – including Oregon, where efforts are underway to delay or stop the regulation. 0:00 – Pay and retention continued to be problems in 2024 10:06 – How t...
Jan 01, 2025•51 min
Congress avoided a government shutdown, but now has to elect a new speaker and deal with the debt limit. Also, we’re going to look at worker classification in 2024. Then, staying fit while working as a trucker is difficult. That’s why Truckstop published a blog post dedicated to simple exercises. And whether you run interstate or intrastate can have a big impact in terms of the legal issues you might face. Alex Clark of CDL Legal explains. 0:00 – The battle over worker classification continues 1...
Dec 31, 2024•51 min
A new ATRI report says not only is traffic congestion costly – it took $109 billion from trucking in 2022 alone. Also, it’s doubtful we went long this past year without mentioning emission rules or electric vehicles. We’ll review developments that occurred during 2024. Then, the topic of fraud might sound like a broken record, but being on the ball can make all the difference. And electronic message boards have become a fairly common sight along America’s highways – but sometimes, they don’t wor...
Dec 28, 2024•51 min
A federal appeals court made a decision that will reinstate a requirement that small businesses report beneficial ownership information. Also, 2024 brought up several big headlines regarding nuclear verdicts against trucking companies. We’ll review what happened. Then, FMCSA is keeping speed limiters and broker transparency on its radar going into 2025. And we’ll tell you about how delays by a shipper and a receiver, combined with a broker, created some very specific problems for one trucker. 0:...
Dec 27, 2024•51 min
Our rundown of 2024’s top trucking stories focuses on an issue that affects every trucker – bathroom access. Also, we present a trucker’s version of the classic holiday poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Then, what are five things you can do to your truck to get the most bang for your buck? Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia joins us with some advice. And we bring you our trucking versions of classic Christmas carols, most written and all inspired by longtime trucking writer Bill Hudgins. 0...
Dec 26, 2024•51 min
Respiratory illness season is here, and a federal program is encouraging prevention. Dr. Donald Dumford of the Cleveland Clinic explains. Also, our countdown of the top trucking stories from 2024 continues with a look at an issue that runs deep – freight rates and, by extension, broker transparency. 0:00 – Freight rates, broker transparency make big headlines in 2024 10:06 – Act now to prevent sickness later
Dec 25, 2024•51 min
Speed limiters in 2024 are less a story about what did happen and more about what didn’t. Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine explains. Also, ELDs and a relatively new technology called geofencing are replacing the CB radio as a way to warn truckers of hazards ahead on the road. And a love of driving is how many truckers start. That certainly holds true for Mary Wilson, whose work in a bus led to her job in a truck. 0:00 – Speed limiters in 2024 – a story about what didn’t happen 10:06 – New te...
Dec 24, 2024•51 min
Rumors are swirling about the number of H-2B visas being issued for truckers, but a look at the facts shows a very different situation. Also, the week’s news was led by a court ruling on beneficial ownership information reporting, as well as emission rules and a junk fee regulation. Then, years ago, longtime trucking writer Bill Hudgins created some trucking versions of classic Christmas carols. We’ll bring you several today. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says bad signage is behind a t...
Dec 21, 2024•51 min
A new federal agenda reveals FMCSA’s expected dates to deliver regulations regarding broker transparency, speed limiters and many other issues. Also, truckers live a unique lifestyle, and they have unique Christmas traditions. We’ll talk with several about what they’re doing for the holidays. Then, Michigan is facing a shortfall in money to maintain the state’s roads, and lawmakers are starting to talk about ways to bridge the gap. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – Broker transparency, more on FMCSA’s age...
Dec 20, 2024•51 min
Lease-purchase programs have been a target of a federal panel, but meanwhile, truckers still struggle with them. Also, the Biden administration has stated when it expects to have some new regulations out – but will that schedule hold water in 2025? Then, we reach deep into our archives for a look back at truckers’ Christmas traditions. And Truckstop says signs point to better days ahead – but until then, it has some advice for weathering the storm. 0:00 – When can we expect rules on speed limite...
Dec 19, 2024•50 min
Sam Graves will remain chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and that has big implications for a number of trucking issues. Also, what are traffic ticket services, how do these membership-style clubs work and how do you make sure they get the job done? Road Law explains. And a so-called truck-eating bridge dubbed the Can Opener that’s located in Delaware, Ohio, is showing up on Google Maps as a historic site. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – The truth behind traffic ticket servi...
Dec 18, 2024•51 min
Every two years, members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association choose who will fill positions on the Association’s Board of Directors. As part of that process, here on the show, we bring you interviews with each one of those candidates so you have the information you need to vote. Today, we’ll have interviews with Mike Nichols, Grover Nelson, Aaron Treece and Casey Mulder. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols 25:00 – OOIDA Board of Directors ele...
Dec 17, 2024•51 min
Rep. Brad Finstad’s bill to force regulators to consider small businesses when crafting new rules passes the U.S. House. Also, A court has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing Swift of failing to pay overtime in Washington state. Then, a Shell official discusses its Starship concept truck, designed to demonstrate fuel efficiency. And Marty Ellis has been thinking about the Christmas season – and has a few gift suggestions for people with a trucker in the family. 0:00 – Swift lawsuit...
Dec 14, 2024•51 min
What does Rep. Sam Graves’ return as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mean for major trucking issues? Also, brokers are among the most infuriating problems truckers deal with – and that includes their lack of transparency. Then, from a trucking company that helped a trucker in need to a court that made a bad decision on tolls, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And a California lawmaker is taking aim at CARB’s recent updates to its low-carbon fuel standard – so...
Dec 13, 2024•51 min
Is paid parking going to play a role in solving the truck parking crisis? If new developments are any indication, maybe not. Also, OOIDA’s compliance experts have received a lot of calls about brokers, carrier tracking, harassing phone calls and more – and they have some advice. And this week, there’s good news: Rates are up 2 cents week over week. Brent Hutto from Truckstop explains why he thinks things are looking good. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – What role will paid parking play in solving the cr...
Dec 12, 2024•51 min
A Christmas tradition that dates back more than 50 years continues this year in Boston – and a truck driver is one of many people responsible for making it happen. Then, Land Line Now covers all the bases for securing insurance when getting your own authority. Also, we look at the two candidates vying to lead the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee moving forward. And finally, the time to push for more broker transparency is now. 0:00 – Newscast 10:17 – Boston Christmas Tree 25:01 ...
Dec 11, 2024•51 min
It’s often easier – and less expensive, painful and time-consuming – to do some very simple things to prevent an illness, as opposed to treating it once you have it. That’s a very timely thought right now, with respiratory illness season upon us. And the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a program called “Risk Less, Do More” that encourages preventing illness. Dr. Donald Dumford, the medical director of infection prevention at the Cleveland Clinic in Akron, Ohio, joins the show to...
Dec 10, 2024•51 min
Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas talks about his bill to give truckers bathroom access at shippers and receivers, plus other trucking legislation. Also, Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine offer analysis of a broker transparency proposal and a bill to temper regulations that affect small businesses. And cold weather means that truckers soon will face questions of when to chain up and what is required by law in different states. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – Rep. Nehls discusses fight for bathr...
Dec 07, 2024•51 min
