The first four months of this year have been a challenge, but DAT expects to see the effects of seasonality on freight volumes and rates. Also, an OOIDA life member says it was his faith and trucking that brought him out of homelessness. We speak with Tim Guest, who shares his story of how losing everything led to a fulfilling life. And a hot temper on the side of the road could have a lasting effect if your behavior is noted on a traffic ticket. The guys at Road Law discuss how keeping your cool could help you legally. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Trucker describes his struggle to overcome homelessness 24:59 – Keeping your temper in check at roadside, and how it can help you 40:23 – How will the change in seasons affect the spot market?

Land Line Now, May 15, 2024

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Many truckers do their own maintenance. Either way, it’s a good idea to have some tools with you. Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia covers the top five. Also, the discussion over a possible side underride guard requirement will now go into next year – with the group discussing it severely divided. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis recently saw a disturbing situation involving a truck parking at the roadside. He’ll tell us about that – and the need for some better signage at exit ramps. 0:00 – Newscast 10:14 – The underride guard debate will continue into next year 25:09 – The top five tools to have with you on the road 40:09 – A bad example of roadside parking

Land Line Now, June 7, 2024

Now that New York City’s congestion pricing is on hold, will it move forward, and when? And what will happen regarding lawsuits over the plan? Also, a safety group is shining a light on the importance of non-commercial drivers securing their loads. We speak with the woman who started Secure Your Load Day. And Louisiana lawmakers are taking a look at changes to rules for truck owners’ liability and towing. Meanwhile, Florida is putting some restrictions on how vehicle taxes and fees can be used. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – Congestion pricing in NYC on hold – what’s next? 25:09 – Effort focuses on getting four-wheelers to secure their loads 40:09 – Truck owners’ liability, towing action in Louisiana

Land Line Now, June 6, 2024

One challenge of electric trucks is keeping them charged. But what if you could charge while driving? Two researchers are looking into it. Also, how big are nuclear verdicts getting, and what is the impact on owner-operators? Phil Singer of Marathon Strategies joins us to discuss recent research on the topic, and Travis Ginest of OOIDA talks about the impact on owner-operators. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – Charging electric trucks on the fly – is it possible? 25:09– How big nuclear verdicts are getting and how this could affect you

Land Line Now, June 5, 2024

New Jersey’s Department of Transportation is looking for truckers’ feedback about the state’s parking situation, with an eye toward addressing the shortage. Also, what kind of amenities are you looking for at truck stops? The folks at TruckerPath were curious about that, so they conducted a survey. We’ll discuss the results. Then, not many changes are showing up on the spot market, and it appears that may be the case for the summer. We’ll speak with Brent Hutto of Truckstop. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – What do you want in a truck stop? 25:09– New Jersey wants to hear from you about truck parking 40:09 – Steady as it goes on the spot market

Land Line Now, June 4, 2024

FMCSA is taking notice – and potentially taking action – to address predatory towing, starting with a meeting later this month. Also, the Road Angel Truckers Center offers a safe haven to drivers traveling through Illinois. We speak with the director of the center about what it offers. And the Land Line Magazine staff takes a deep dive into hacking ELDs and the dangers of driverless trucks. 0:00 – Newscast  10:14 – A place for truckers in Illinois to get some rest 25:09– Magazine examines the dangers of ELD hacking 40:09 – FMCSA getting involved in the predatory towing issue

Land Line Now, May 15, 2024

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