There is a strong bond between those who serve in the military and those who serve our country behind the wheel of a truck. We recently spoke with two drivers who have tribute trucks to honor service members and the fallen. Also, we look at one of the Veterans Community Project’s newest campuses in Longmont, Colo., with the help of Jennifer Seybold, its executive director. Then, we catch up with several OOIDA employees who have a special connection to the military. And across the country, local governments had ballot issues dealing with transportation. We have the results. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Tribute trucks pay homage to the military, veterans 25:00 – Veterans Community Project reaches out in Colorado 39:28 – Local ballot issue results

Land Line Now, Nov. 9, 2023

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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, June 10, 2024

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, Nov. 9, 2023

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