Wreaths Across America continues this weekend, with a couple million volunteers and supporters hauling wreaths to the gravesites of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. An OOIDA senior member, participating for the first time, says it was an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up. Then, we have new insights into the DOT’s timeline for possible mandates of speed limiters and more. We cover that, plus a hearing in the House, where GOP members pulled no punches in expressing concerns about those very same issues. 0:00 – Newscast  10:19 – Wreaths Across America 24:50 – New clues about DOT’s mandate plans 39:20 – T&I; hearing puts focus on speed limiters, AEB

Land Line Now, Dec. 14, 2023

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A recent report from Ryder lays out the high cost of transitioning from diesel to electric trucks – not just for Ryder itself but for the greater economy at large. Then, we hand out roses to those doing right by truckers and razzberries to those doing wrong. And finally, visitors to the OOIDA tour truck have been talking about one thing more than anything – that the price of just about everything seems to be going up. 0:00 – Newscast  10:25 – The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?! 25:10 – Roses & Razzberries 40:09 – Inflation ruminations

Land Line Now, June 14, 2024

New Jersey has long collected a tax from truckers “doing business” in the state. Now, an enforcement effort is catching some by surprise. Also, does FMCSA do a good job of determining which carriers are safe enough to be on the road? And does its system need updating? An upcoming listening session will explore those questions. And four states are taking action intended to help alleviate the truck parking shortage, while a new Utah law takes aim at those who take part in road rage. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – Unexpected state tax digs into truckers’ wallets 25:09 – FMCSA may change how it decides what carriers are safe 40:09 – States try different methods to solve truck parking crisis

Land Line Now, June 13, 2024

Three states are taking the pulse of trucking regarding the parking crisis. Land Line’s Tyson Fisher explains why it’s important to chime in. Also, when you get your own authority, getting insurance is usually one of the first orders of business. We’ll discuss what coverage is needed and more. And plenty of capacity means less negotiating power for drivers. Our Market Update covers load-to-truck ratios and looks ahead to reefer traffic on the July Fourth holiday. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – States ask truckers about parking needs 25:09 – Insurance when you’re getting your own authority 40:09 – A look ahead to the July Fourth spot market

Land Line Now, June 12, 2024

Researchers at the University of Connecticut are looking to go beyond state lines in hopes of sparking investment in parking expansion. Also, another successful SuperRigs is in the books – and this year's winner says he went just to have fun, because it was in his own backyard. And New York has delayed its congestion pricing plan, so what does that decision mean for other cities that were considering similar proposals? 0:00 – Newscast 10:14 – Researchers look to tech to help solve the truck parking crisis 25:09 – Victory at SuperRigs special for winner 40:09 – What does New York congestion pricing delay mean to the rest of the U.S.?

Land Line Now, June 11, 2024

A new law in Colorado is going to change the state’s chain laws and will look at adding chain-up areas, parking options in some high-impact locations, left lane restrictions and more. We’ll go over what’s happening and why it’s important with Greg Fulton of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association. And we’ll discuss a lawsuit over a truck ban in the commercial areas of the town of Vail, Colo. – and its implications nationally – with Fulton and OOIDA’s state affairs expert, Doug Morris. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – Colorado changes chain laws, eyes truck parking and more.

Land Line Now, Dec. 14, 2023

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