Carter Vieth of ACT Research explains how private fleet expansion and other factors are keeping the freight market depressed. But he does see brighter days ahead. Also, what do you do if you look at tax forms and other documents, and something doesn’t look right? We’ll get some advice from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping. And the spot market is showing signs of moving in the right direction, but the full impact of spring on freight is still a little way off. 0:00 – Newscast  10:00 – Private fleet expansion keeping freight market depressed 24:31 – Why you should double-check tax forms, other documents 39:55 – Impact of spring on freight still ahead

Land Line Now, March 20, 2024

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Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will their efforts have a real effect? Also, OOIDA's Paul Torlina discusses what advice he has when it comes to factoring and some of the red flags to be aware of. And headlights and turn signals are more than just lights – both are also communication devices. But Marty Ellis thinks some truckers are forgetting this basic utility of their lights. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles? 24:59 – The red flags to avoid in factoring 40:23 – Old-style trucking: Using lights to communicate

Land Line Now, May 2, 2024

A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute includes some promising data about renewable diesel. Jeff Short of ATRI explains the details. Also, would a new seat make your cab more comfortable? What would a new bumper do? Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia takes a look at the top five upgrades for a truck. And weekly load posts on DAT One decreased last week, but there is a bright spot when it comes to the renewed strength in the produce market. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric? 24:59 – The top five upgrades for your rig 40:23 – Bright spot in the market: produce

Land Line Now, May 1, 2024

Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia has been clear about his opposition to increasing truckers’ minimum insurance requirements. He’ll join the show to discuss his position. Also, David Grimes and Alex Clark of CDL Legal discuss how to handle tickets that come in the mail. And several states are taking action to protect truckers from predatory towing practices and outrageous towing fees. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Effort to increase minimum insurance requirements draws some heat 24:59 – Tickets coming in the mail need to be handled differently 40:23 – States act against predatory towing

Land Line Now, April 30, 2024

Driver training, fraud, electric vehicles and AEBs were all top-of-mind when the truckers on the OOIDA Board of Directors met recently. Also, we catch up with EZ Pete Interiors to talk about what it's like transforming a truck’s interior into a driver's dream come true. Then, Tennessee has a new transportation plan – and it includes some lanes that will charge tolls. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Transforming the interior of your truck 24:59 – Tolls to play a role in Tennessee highway plan 40:23 – Truckers on board discuss training, fraud, EVs and more

Land Line Now, April 29, 2024

The OOIDA Foundation’s market report shows a freight market still trying to shake off what weighs it down. But there are positive signs. Also, with the advent of LEDs, you can do all kinds of things with lights that were never possible before. Bryan Martin offers some examples. And we’ll explain what you need to do in order to prep for this year’s CVSA Roadcheck. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Some positive signs in the freight market 24:59 – The wonderous things you can do with LEDs 40:23 – What you need to do to prep for Roadcheck

Land Line Now, March 20, 2024

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