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10.31.2020

LLN (10/30/20) – A prominent U.S. senator wants to tighten up trucking regulations in the wake of a newspaper’s investigative report. But will his solution solve the actual problem? Also, from a trucker who helped resolve an Amber Alert to ...

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10.31.2020 Senator wants more truck regulations LLN (10/30/20) – A prominent U.S. senator wants to tighten up trucking regulations in the wake of a newspaper’s investigative report. But will his solution solve the actual problem? Also, from a trucker who helped resolve an Amber Alert to ...
10.30.2020 Truckers: Broker transparency needed now LLN (10/29/20) – A proposal now on the table would simply ensure longstanding broker transparency regulations are enforced. That’s what OOIDA President Todd Spencer told an FMCSA listening session earlier this week. Also, we’ll tell you more about a Labor ...
10.29.2020 How to avoid that hefty fine LLN (10/28/20) – Some truckers who have filed a required form have discovered that FMCSA never acted on it – which could expose them to a big fine or worse. We’ll explain what you need to do. Also, growing signs ...
10.28.2020 What has ATA’s chief all riled up? LLN (10/27/20) – The head of the ATA took aim at trial lawyers in some recent remarks. So what has him riled up, and what does it mean to you? Also, bookkeeping is kind of like getting a shot at ...
10.27.2020 Red wall or blue wave: election outcomes will affect truckers LLN (10/26/20) – Whether Election Night ends with a red wall or a blue wave, truckers will see the effects. With that in mind, we take a look at the implications of each scenario. A new study paints a bleak ...
10.24.2020 Don’t play games with your money LLN (10/23/20) – Don’t play games with your money – getting your own authority is a big decision, and with most big decisions, you don’t want to dive in head first – so we break down the questions you need ...
10.23.2020 Leased-on – contractors or employees? LLN (10/22/20) – Are leased-on owner-operators contractors or employees? Truckers have a chance to express themselves to federal regulators on the issue. Also, earlier this year, protests broke out over the issue of broker transparency. Now, truckers have a chance ...
10.22.2020 Free meals for truckers? Yes, it’s real LLN (10/21/20) – Thanks to a work clothing company and a well-known restaurant, truckers can get a free meal, no strings attached. Also: a company finds a way to prevent those LED headlights from freezing up in winter, while another ...
10.21.2020 Will the election help or hurt trucking? LLN (10/20/20) – The election is a scant two weeks away – and it could completely change the picture as far as how trucking is regulated. Also, the economy may be sputtering along, but there is room for optimism. And ...
10.20.2020 Broker transparency – the latest LLN (10/19/20) - The FMCSA is asking truckers for their views on broker transparency – an effort spurred by an OOIDA petition; we’ll have an update. Also, OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign is sharpening its focus this year, still sending ...
10.17.2020 Hours of service: more answers to truckers' questions LLN (10/16/20) – Truckers have questions about the recent changes to the hours of service, ranging from how to use the new sleeper berth rules, the 30-minute break and the short haul exemption – we’ll get some answers. Also, some ...
10.16.2020 Broker transparency? OOIDA says yes LLN (10/15/20) – Should brokers provide information about what loads pay to truckers? OOIDA calls for broker transparency, and the FMCSA wants to hear from drivers on the topic. Also, a chance to get be part of greater driver input ...
10.15.2020 Trucking rates see a little lull LLN (10/14/20) – Freight and trucking rates begin to slow a little in a pre-holiday lull. Also, factoring companies can help you make ends meet when times get tough, but there are ways to avoid the need for one in ...
10.14.2020 Clearing up sleeper berth changes LLN (10/13/20) – The recent changes to the hours of service have confused many in trucking, and the split sleeper berth provision is no exception. We’ll offer up some clarity. Also, voters in Massachusetts will decide soon whether you can ...
10.13.2020 May I use your bathroom? LLN (10/12/20) – May I use your bathroom? The answer at shippers and receivers is often no these days, and the alternatives provided fall short of the standards of human decency. Dashcams have become another valuable tool in the trucker’s ...
10.10.2020 Using used parts for truck repair LLN (10/9/20) – Used parts used to be a common part of truck repair, but that’s not the case anymore – so which parts can still be purchased used, and which cannot? The talk around town in the Northeastern U.S. ...
10.09.2020 OOIDA says no to road train plan LLN (10/8/20) – A North Dakota state lawmaker wants to allow road trains – trucks pulling three trailers – onto the state’s highways. And OOIDA has stepped up to oppose the plan. Also, the FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration ...
10.08.2020 Authority revoked? Here’s why LLN (10/7/20) – Some carriers may suddenly find themselves stripped of operating authority. We’ll explain why and how it can affect you, plus discuss the upcoming election and prospects for a stimulus package. Also, we’ll have some winter prep tips ...
10.07.2020 Tales of GPS frustration and failure LLN (10/6/20) – GPS technology helps us get from point A to point B – except when it doesn’t. We’ll share two truckers’ tales of GPS frustrations. Also, two truckers named “Brandon” had memorable weekends thanks to the Guilty By ...
10.06.2020 Limit personal conveyance? FMCSA says no LLN (10/5/20) – An attempt to limit the use of personal conveyance has failed to gain traction at FMCSA. Also, we’ll discuss a study on how effect automatic emergency braking systems and forward collision warning technology are. We’ll take a ...
10.03.2020 A few Roses and Razzberries LLN (10/2/20) – From an entertainment event that recognized essential workers to a federal agency showing that they get it, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. Also, truckers are asking Jon Osburn about hours of service confusion, ELD problems ...
10.02.2020 Better understanding hours of service LLN (10/1/20) – The latest changes to the hours of service are in effect. We’ll cover the changes, efforts to help truckers understand them – and discuss the new commercial driver panel at FMCSA. Also, California has approved the use ...
10.01.2020 Decoding the latest hours of service LLN (9/30/20) – The latest changes to the hours of service are in effect, but they can be confusing, so the OOIDA Foundation has created some informative online videos to help. Also, freight and rates flattened during the last week ...
09.30.2020 Notice more tickets? Here’s why LLN (9/29/20) – You might notice that law enforcement is giving you a little less leeway out on the road right now – two legal experts join us to explain what’s behind that. Also, Alabama is raising its fuel tax, ...
09.29.2020 Short runs and long hauls - a trucking father helps his son succeed in the NFL LLN (9/28/20) – The father of NFL rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire of the Kansas City Chiefs is the first to admit he made some bad decisions as a teenager, but the owner-operator has turned his life around and now mentors others. ...
09.26.2020 Don’t lose out when you lease on LLN (9/25/20) – Leasing on with a motor carrier can make your life a little less complicated, but only if you follow the right steps – and that can be complicated enough. What you need to keep in mind when ...
09.25.2020 Hours of service changes in five days LLN (9/24/20) – Next week, changes to the hours of service regulations will go into effect. We’ll offer some details, plus an update on another possible stimulus bill. Also, the FMCSA is giving truckers more time to renew CDLs and ...
09.24.2020 FMCSA chief exclusive with LLN on ELDs, hours of service and more LLN (9/23/20) – The FMCSA is under new leadership for the second time in less than a year. In a Land Line Now exclusive, Wiley Deck speaks about the hours-of-service, ELDs, hair testing and the pilot programs that FMCSA has ...
09.23.2020 Congress can’t get it done – again LLN (9/22/20) - For some time, Congress has been unable to either replace the most recent highway bill – or pass required annual spending bills. Now, they may kick the can down the road on both. Also, over-the-counter medications can ...
09.22.2020 Truckers to speak; FMCSA to listen LLN (9/21/20) – FMCSA hatches a plan to create an advisory committee made up of commercial drivers, while the agency also extended the renewal date for CDLs, learner’s permits and medical certifications. Also, the OOIDA Foundation is releasing a new ...
09.19.2020 Didn’t fall from the sky LLN (9/18/20) – As more and more people realize that the products they depend on didn’t just fall from the sky, there is now an anthem that reflects that sentiment. Jesse James Dupree, lead singer of “Jackyl,” tells us about ...
09.18.2020 Hours-of-service changes challenged LLN (9/17/20) – The new hours-of-service rules that were set to go into effect later this month are now being challenged in court. Why groups at the center of the legal action are calling the proposed changes “flawed,” and what ...
09.17.2020 Push truck parking bill over finish line LLN (9/16/20) – The push to get a truck parking bill over the finish line continues, and we break down the successes and the setbacks, plus find out what drivers can do right now to get things moving a little ...
09.16.2020 Winter is coming LLN (9/15/20) – With cold weather right around the corner, winterizing your basic systems starts now. We get advice on what to check and what to check in them. More states are making changes to absentee voting rules, plus Pennsylvania ...
09.15.2020 Don’t get taken for a nonconsensual ride LLN (9/14/20) – Getting hit with a $19,000 towing bill is never fun, but it’s downright infuriating when you feel you were the victim of a scam or crime. The case in Chicago, and tiny slip of paper, that can ...
09.12.2020 Pesky tickets and citations, from window tint and blocking glint LLN (9/11/20) – Tickets and citations are part of the job, but not all are created equal. Swatting away the peskiest of them all, from window tint to extra efforts to block the glint. From fall weather to this week’s ...
09.11.2020 Drug testing plan may make you pull your hair out LLN (9/10/20) – The federal government has proposed guidelines for using drug testing using hair, and no one seems entirely happy with their plan. Also, a new under-21 drivers pilot program and denied attempts to overturn recent hours of service ...
09.10.2020 How to make it through Roadcheck LLN (9/9/20) – CVSA’s annual Roadcheck safety blitz is underway right now after a nearly four-month delay. We’ll tell you how it works and what to watch out for. Also, Hurricane Laura left billions in damage across southwestern Louisiana. We’ll ...
09.09.2020 Senator gathers support to stop attempted truck insurance increase LLN (9/8/20) – A U.S. senator is gathering support to stop an attempted truck insurance increase from getting passed into law. Also, filing your MCS-150 and UCR doesn’t have to be a hassle, and, contrary to all the letters and ...
09.08.2020 The economy and trucking rates LLN (9/7/20) – It’s obvious to everyone that the general economy affects truckers’ livelihoods. But how does it affect your bottom line, and how much? Also, supplemental towing and cleanup coverage can make all the difference when you find yourself ...
09.05.2020 Under 21 truck driver pilot program set LLN (9/4/20) – The FMCSA will conduct a pilot program for interstate truck drivers under the age of 21. We’ll explain how they’re doing it and what the concerns are. Also, from safety inspectors who get it to a trucking ...
09.04.2020 How to help FMCSA test pausing the hours of service on-duty clock LLN (9/3/20) – The FMCSA plans to conduct a pilot program to test the benefits of allowing truckers to stop their 14-hour clock for up to three hours. Also, we’ll have the results of Operation Safe Driver Week and information ...
09.03.2020 How to be ready for Roadcheck LLN (9/2/20) – Sept. 9 is the start of this year’s Roadcheck safety blitz. So what do you need to know to be ready? We’ll have the answers. Also, freight and rates closed out August on a high note as ...
09.02.2020 Cities will pay a price for ticket quotas LLN (9/1/20) – A new Tennessee law would impose a penalty on cities for having ticket quotas, while a bill in Pennsylvania would reinstate toll collectors. Also, which men are at risk for prostate cancer, and how do you find ...
09.01.2020 Three-hour pause in HOS on-duty time? LLN (08/31/20) – A pilot program could open the door for additional hours-of-service regulatory relief by allowing drivers to pause their on-duty period with one off-duty period from as little as 30 minutes up to three hours. How to take ...
08.29.2020 Day two of virtual Great American Trucking Show LLN (8/28/20) – Today is day two of our virtual Great American Trucking Show. One OOIDA member tells us what goes into winning a Best of Show prize at GATS, while another fills us in on another kind of competition: ...
08.28.2020 The virtual Great American Trucking Show LLN (8/27/20) – Today is our virtual Great American Trucking Show. Dr. John McElligott discusses truckers’ top health concerns; Marty Glomb discusses the antique truck he displays at GATS; and Texas resident Danny Schnautz tells us why he got involved ...
08.27.2020 FMCSA declares hurricane emergency LLN (8/26/20) – The FMCSA has issued regional emergency declarations to deal with Hurricane Laura, extended the pandemic emergency declaration, considers a requested dashcam exemption and gets ready for a new administrator. Also, Hurricane Laura has pushed COVID-19 to the ...
08.26.2020 Is your cab a bounce house? Try this 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 ...
08.25.2020 Why is traffic down on U.S. toll roads? LLN (8/24/20) – Recent figures show a significant drop in traffic along the nation’s toll roads. So why is it happening, and what does it mean? Also, what do you do when you find yourself far from home with a ...

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Senator wants more truck regulations

Truckers: Broker transparency needed now

How to avoid that hefty fine

What has ATA’s chief all riled up?

Red wall or blue wave: election outcomes will affect truckers

Don’t play games with your money

Leased-on – contractors or employees?

Free meals for truckers? Yes, it’s real

Will the election help or hurt trucking?

Broker transparency – the latest

Hours of service: more answers to truckers' questions

Broker transparency? OOIDA says yes

Trucking rates see a little lull

Clearing up sleeper berth changes

May I use your bathroom?

Using used parts for truck repair

OOIDA says no to road train plan

Authority revoked? Here’s why

Tales of GPS frustration and failure

Limit personal conveyance? FMCSA says no

A few Roses and Razzberries

Better understanding hours of service

Decoding the latest hours of service

Notice more tickets? Here’s why

Short runs and long hauls - a trucking father helps his son succeed in the NFL

Don’t lose out when you lease on

Hours of service changes in five days

FMCSA chief exclusive with LLN on ELDs, hours of service and more

Congress can’t get it done – again

Truckers to speak; FMCSA to listen

Didn’t fall from the sky

Hours-of-service changes challenged

Push truck parking bill over finish line

Winter is coming

Don’t get taken for a nonconsensual ride

Pesky tickets and citations, from window tint and blocking glint

Drug testing plan may make you pull your hair out

How to make it through Roadcheck

Senator gathers support to stop attempted truck insurance increase

The economy and trucking rates

Under 21 truck driver pilot program set

How to help FMCSA test pausing the hours of service on-duty clock

How to be ready for Roadcheck

Cities will pay a price for ticket quotas

Three-hour pause in HOS on-duty time?

Day two of virtual Great American Trucking Show

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FMCSA declares hurricane emergency

Is your cab a bounce house? Try this

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