LLN (8/25/20) – Feeling vibration in your steering wheel is a sure sign that something is off, and your tires are suspect numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. We’ll offer the top four tips for troubleshooting tire vibrations. Also, Georgia is working on improvements to the flow of freight in that state, both by road and rail, while New Hampshire discusses flying cars. An effort to stop significant increases in truck insurance costs needs a boost. And one trucker role played a prominent role in the Republican National Convention. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Tire vibrations. 25:09 – Georgia freight flow; flying cars up north. 39:53 – Increasing insurance costs; trucker at the GOP convention.

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The U.S. EPA is forging ahead with strict new emission standards for heavy-trucks. We’ll explain why OOIDA objects. As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, several issues need to be resolved – including truck parking. Also, the 35th annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Convoy will pay homage to the very first Make-A-Wish kid, who started it all. And as the OOIDA Board of Directors meets this week, members will be offering guidance to the Association’s Washington, D.C., staff. We’ll take a look at what the Washington crew does and how the board guides it. 0:00 – OOIDA concerns with emission standards 10:22 – Baltimore bridge collapse update: parking issues 24:59 – Mother’s Day Convoy honors first Make-A-Wish kid 40:23 – What issues will OOIDA pursue?

Land Line Now, April 22, 2024

A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about both intrastate and interstate truckers. Also, the CVSA wants FMCSA to change inspection report procedures. Meanwhile, a rare unanimous decision by the Supreme Court has implications for the trucking industry. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – CVSA inspection petition – not a good idea 24:59 – Economist: Pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking

Land Line Now, April 19, 2024

An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver. Meanwhile, a request by Florida for an exemption from CDL testing rules failed to succeed. Also, a man who started as a funeral director talks about what led him to a career in trucking. And Marty Ellis has noticed something that truckers should look for – signs that indicate the carrier you work for may be in trouble. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for research forum 24:59 – From funeral director to truck driver 40:23 – Signs your carrier may be on the way out

Land Line Now, April 18, 2024

 The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week's Market Update, we'll discuss with Robert Rouse of DAT how that will impact certain markets. Also, heat remains the No. 1 enemy of your tires, but there are things you can do to mitigate and prevent damage. Andy McCulloch of Michelin has the cure. Then, knowing what to do before legal situations get hairy is the best practice, and James Mennella and Jeff McConnell of Road Law have sound advice. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Preventing tire damage from heat 24:59 – Handling legal situations from the road 40:23 – Time to start your engines for produce season

Land Line Now, April 17, 2024

The push for electric trucks generates a lot of concerns. But what about hybrid semis? Revoy, a California-based company, is investing heavily in the technology and thinks it might be the future. Plus, while a few states move to address the truck parking problem, several others are looking at changes to their move-over laws. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – Part I: Hybrid semis – the way of the future? 25:10 – Part II: Hybrid semis – weight considerations, power grid challenges & more 40:24 – Tackling truck parking shortage on the state level

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