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We’ll offer some analysis on the move toward broker transparency and where New York City’s effort to install congestion pricing stands. Also, Sgt. Jason Morris of the Kentucky State Police discusses an enforcement blitz that targeted four-wheelers as well as commercial trucks. And the holidays are coming up soon, which has OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis thinking about the sacrifices so many truck drivers make in service of their career.

0:00 – Newscast

10:21 – Broker transparency, congestion pricing top this week’s news

24:52 – Kentucky cracks down on trucks and four-wheelers during blitz

39:41 – The life of a trucker during the holidays

A debate on the so-called driver shortage ended up as a discussion on the retention problem in trucking. Also, at the Women In Trucking conference, OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh spoke out on truck parking – or more precisely, the lack thereof. Then, OOIDA has long pushed for broker transparency, and FMCSA has proposed a rule that looks like it’s headed in the right direction. And President-elect Trump’s pick to head the U.S. DOT may give us some insight into what will happen on key trucking issues.

0:00 – Both sides of debate agree – it’s really a retention problem

10:21 – Pugh describes depth of truck parking problem

24:52 – OOIDA: FMCSA headed right way on broker transparency

39:41 – What does Trump’s DOT pick mean for trucking?

Bad brokers and fake brokers are making a mess in trucking right now with rampant fraud. We’ll discuss what you need to know. Also, after more than 35 years and 4 million safe driving miles, a truck driver rode into retirement in October with plenty of stories to tell. And there were a lot of ups and downs on the market for week 46. Brent Hutto of Truckstop covers that, plus current conditions and spot load availability.

0:00 – Newscast

10:21 – Celebrating 4 million miles of success

24:52 – How bad is broker fraud right now?

39:41 – Ups and downs for now, but better days ahead

President-elect Trump’s choice for transportation secretary is former congressman and recent Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy. We break down the pick and then explore the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposed rule on broker transparency. After that, we look at how the Colorado State Patrol is using geofencing to help truckers, plus Texas’ efforts to expand truck parking. And finally, New Jersey is experiencing pushback over upcoming electric vehicle mandates, while a proposed mandate in California gets the veto treatment.

0:00 – Duffy tapped to lead U.S. DOT; broker transparency rule

10:31 – Helping truckers through geofencing

24:52 – Texas DOT expands truck parking

39:41 – Pushback over New Jersey EV mandate; California veto

As President-elect Trump makes his picks to lead various government agencies, what can we expect by way of trucking policy? We run through the possible changes on the horizon, including what might happen with the Biden administration’s controversial emission standards. Then, some advice about tax planning as we approach the end of the year. Finally, the new year brings a new class of Congress and a new administration in the White House. How will the changes shape OOIDA’s priority list?

0:00 – Newscast

10:31 – Transportation under President-elect Trump

24:52 – Tax planning

39:41 – OOIDA’s priorities for 2025

Who will be the transportation secretary in the upcoming Trump administration? A number of interesting names are being floated. Also, the Veterans Community Project began in Kansas City, Mo. We'll speak with the folks at that location, as well as another in Missouri. Then, SJ Munoz, Tyson Fisher and Ryan Witkowski of Land Line Magazine will offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops campaign is wrapping up, but there’s still time to contribute. 

0:00 – Who will be the next secretary of transportation?

10:21 – A look back at where VCP got its start

24:52 – Roses and Razzberries

39:41 – A farewell to this year’s Truckers For Troops

The Republican Party is set to control Congress, the White House and the Supreme Court. Will trucking issues like speed limiters or parking move ahead? Also, the Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award honors the top rookie trucker who is a veteran. This year’s contest is underway. And some drivers have a device that flips up their license plate – hiding it when their vehicle is doing something sketchy. But one state may take a stand against them.

0:00 – Newscast

10:21 – Award honors top veteran rookie driver

24:52 – Election results could move some big issues forward

39:41 – State tackles license plate flippers

What the Veterans Community Project is building at its campus in Sioux Falls, S.D., is changing lives, one veteran at a time. Also, truckers being coerced into violating the regulations have a place where they can report that to the federal government – and we’ll explain how to use it. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says there used to be a sense of camaraderie among truckers, but that feeling has – for several reasons – faded from the industry over time.

0:00 – Newscast

10:21 – VCP changing one life at a time in South Dakota

24:52 – Reporting when someone tries to get you to violate the regulations

39:41 – Is the sense of community fading from trucking?

As OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops campaign continues, Land Line Now takes you to the Veterans Community Project site in Longmont, Colo., to see how it spends every day helping veterans in need. Then, we give advice on handling a ticket and why you should always pause before paying it off. And finally, we offer a look at the latest spot market data and what it means for you.

0:00 – Newscast

10:32 – Truckers For Troops: Veterans Community Project in Longmont, Colo.

24:53 – Pause before paying off a ticket

39:52 – Spot market update

An OOIDA Foundation survey sheds some new light on the lack of truck parking nationwide. Also, we’ll speak with a few people who’ve been around since the very beginning of Truckers For Troops about its history. And a Colorado DOT official explains why the state is putting a handheld cellphone ban in place for all vehicles. Then, the OOIDA Board of Directors meets twice a year to discuss the issues the Association will pursue in the coming year.

0:00 – Survey: Parking problems still rampant

10:21 – A look back at the start of Truckers For Troops

24:52 – Colorado cellphone ban starts soon

39:41 – OOIDA Board to discuss speed limiters, broker issues and more