We’ll talk with a union president about why his group is making the case for slowing, or stopping, the march toward autonomous vehicles. Also, for those who start their own trucking businesses, paperwork becomes a very big part of life. And a big part of that paperwork involves taxes and the record-keeping needed to file them. Then, a bill in Florida would further restrict left lane use. State legislative expert Keith Goble discusses that – as well as two states looking at move-over rules. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Union: Slow down the march toward autonomous vehicles 24:50 – Record-keeping is vital to success 39:29 – Florida may further restrict left lane use

Land Line Now, Nov. 28, 2023

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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, 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, Nov. 28, 2023

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