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

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For several decades now, Doyle Archer has mostly gone by one title, professional truck driver. But now, he can add a new one. Guinness World Records recently confirmed him as the world’s oldest active professional truck driver. The 90-year-old trucker shares a lifetime of trucking stories with us. Then Marty Ellis, the man who drives the OOIDA tour truck, tells us about his recent travels, along with thoughts on FMCSA’s so-called Green Book, a new trend that involves speeding and social media and more. 0:00 – Newscast  10:34 – Doyle Archer: World’s oldest active professional truck driver 40:25 – “Green Book” questions & troubling new social media trend

Land Line Now, May 31, 2024

The 42nd annual SuperRigs is underway in Texas. We speak with an organizer about the event and one of the judges about what's in store. Plus, new details into FMCSA’s plans to streamline its online registration system and stifle fraudsters in the process. And finally, we’ll take a trip to Colorado, where the governor just signed a bill into law that puts several new restrictions on truckers in place. 0:00 – Newscast  10:34 – 42nd annual SuperRigs underway 25:18 – Overhaul of online registration system 40:25 – Colorado law revises commercial vehicle rules

Land Line Now, May 30, 2024

Lower freight volumes and lower spot rates have been the norm for several months now – but are better times right around the corner? Owner-operators who took part in a new survey seem to think so. Then, breaking down the implications of moving from one state to another on your commercial driver’s license. And finally, June is a busy month for spot freight. We'll have the latest numbers on load-posting activity and the lanes to monitor as we head into summer. 0:00 – Newscast  10:34 – Bloomberg/Truckstop Truckload Survey 25:18 – CDL implications of changing states 40:25 – Spot market update

Land Line Now, May 29, 2024

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers explains his involvement in two separate lawsuits against the EPA and California Air Resources Board over their strict new emission rules. Then, two younger OOIDA board members talk about the importance of being politically active in the trucking industry. And finally, a preview of the next two meetings of the Truck Leasing Task Force. 0:00 – Newscast  10:34 – Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers on EPA, CARB lawsuits 25:18 – Importance of political activism as a trucker 40:25 – Upcoming Truck Leasing Task Force meetings

Land Line Now, May 28, 2024

The filing season for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Form 2290, is officially open. We’ll have a refresher on what you need to know. Also, a hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. We speak with the guys at Road Law about keeping your cool. And Jake Elovirta, CVSA’s Director of Enforcement Programs, joins us to give you an idea of what you can expect at the group’s next safety blitz, Operation Safe Driver. 0:00 – It’s time to file Form 2290 again  10:23 – Keeping your cool at roadside 25:17– Roadcheck is over – here comes another safety blitz

Land Line Now, May 1, 2024

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