Land Line Now

Land Line Now episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  Land Line Now, April 18, 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...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Land Line Now, April 17, 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...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Land Line Now, April 16, 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...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Land Line Now, April 15, 2024

  A lot of people assume that using CBD products is safe for truck drivers, but is that really the case? Plus, weigh stations are a regular part of life for truckers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Land Line Now, April 12, 2024

  The list of big cities instituting truck parking bans keeps getting longer. We’ll have updates on the cities giving truckers the cold shoulder, the cities and states adding truck parking spots and more. Then, we’ll hand out roses to those...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Land Line Now, April 11, 2024

  To say that participation in FMCSA’s under-21 pilot program has been lackluster would be an understatement. We’ll have analysis of the new data, as well as details on the road to reopen the Key Bridge. Then, we’ll break down how...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Land Line Now, April 10, 2024

  When the mandate for electronic logging devices began, so did the concerns about what hackers might be able to do if they were to gain access. And now we know it can be done – because researchers at Colorado State...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Land Line Now, April 9, 2024

  A new survey from AAA indicates just how anxious the general public is about self-driving vehicles – although it’s a slightly different story when it comes to driver-assist technologies. Plus, we’ll break down the new beneficial ownership information reporting requirements...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Land Line Now, April 8, 2024

  From Kentucky to Missouri and other states in between, more and more state legislatures are taking aim at predatory towing practices. What’s behind the current trend? Plus, an update on the Florida Trucking Association’s Share the Road program. And finally,...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Land Line Now, April 5, 2024

  While a lot of truckers are fanatics about maintaining their rigs, obvious things that should be taken care of are sometimes overlooked. We break down the most commonly overlooked maintenance items. Then, analysis of the EPA’s new emission standards for...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Land Line Now, April 4, 2024

  OOIDA has given the FMCSA and its Truck Leasing Task Force an earful regarding what should be done about lease-purchase contracts. Also, Marty Ellis talks about shippers and receivers who have shown through their actions that they care about the...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Land Line Now, April 3, 2024

  The number of cargo theft incidents across the board spiked in 2023. Keith Lewis of CargoNet breaks down what’s behind the dramatic increase. Also, Erin Buchanan of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development explains why truckers need to avoid...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Land Line Now, April 2, 2024

  New Jersey soon will increase the tax on both gas and diesel fuel – and a new law means those increases will continue to be automatic. Meanwhile, six states have legislation in the works dealing with ticket quotas. Also, Rodolfo...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Land Line Now, April 1, 2024

  OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh joined a call with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and discussed how it’s affecting truckers. Also, trucking radio legend Dave Nemo recently announcement his retirement. We’ll chat with him about what his...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Land Line Now, March 29, 2024

  The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated its out-of-service criteria. The changes go into effect on Monday, April 1. Kerri Wirachowsky, CVSA’s director of inspection programs, explains what changes were made and why. And Lewie Pugh argues that the people...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Land Line Now, March 28, 2024

  The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next. Also, an OOIDA member has been named one of Goodyear's Highway Heroes. We speak with the trucker who risked...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Land Line Now, March 27, 2024

  Whether it’s predatory lease-purchase agreements, a pay-by-mile compensation model or any number of other issues, Steve Viscelli has thoughts on how to change things. Also, market conditions are looking up as bid season begins to close. Truckstop says we'll see...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Land Line Now, March 26, 2024

  We’ll get some basic insight into what truckers should do in light of the Baltimore bridge collapse. The Truck Leasing Task Force sought opinions about lease-purchase agreements at its most recent meeting and learned that they’re ruining livelihoods. Also, the...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Land Line Now, March 25, 2024

  For some time, an advisory committee has been studying possible underride requirements for large trucks. Now, OOIDA is pointing out changes that threaten the panel’s work. Also, we’ll have an update on an effort to fix a major highway bottleneck...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Land Line Now, March 22, 2024

  The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will change its out-of-service criteria on April 1. We’ll find out what changes were made and why. Also, we’ll have a roundtable with the folks from Land Line Magazine on the week’s news, including the...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Land Line Now, March 21, 2024

  The Biden administration has just released new emission regulations for cars and other light- and medium-duty vehicles. But heavy-vehicle regulations are soon to follow. And a city councilman discusses efforts to stop the truck strikes at the “truck-eating bridge” in...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Land Line Now, March 20, 2024

  Carter Vieth of ACT Research explains how private fleet expansion and other factors are keeping the freight market depressed. But he does see brighter days ahead. Also, what do you do if you look at tax forms and other documents,...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Land Line Now, March 19, 2024

  A research organization in Texas says that the trucking fuel of the future may not be fuel cells or electricity – it may be hydrogen combustion. Also, six states have been considering changes to their rules for idling by trucks...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Land Line Now, March 18, 2024

  A lot of people assume that using CBD – or cannabidiol, an extract from the hemp plant – is safe for truckers. But is that really the case? Also, we’ll speak with a chapter of Crime Stoppers about how the...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Land Line Now, March 15, 2024

  An advisory committee made its views known this week on whether older trailers should be required to be retrofitted with underride guards. Also, the Technology and Maintenance Council held its annual meeting in New Orleans, discussing everything from diesel technology...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Land Line Now, March 14, 2024

  FMCSA is planning a study on sexual assault and harassment in trucking. OOIDA has a few ideas about what should be done, and how. Also, the freight market feels as though it’s running on empty. Brent Hutto at Truckstop discusses...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Land Line Now, March 13, 2024

  Speed limiters, the bathroom bill and AV trucks were just a few topics of discussion during Lewie Pugh's recent visit to Washington, D.C. Also, truckers are talking with Marty Ellis about problems getting parts and ELD troubles. And DAT is...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Land Line Now, March 12, 2024

  Some states are considering action to limit nuclear verdicts. But in Illinois, lawmakers are going the other direction – which has some concerned. And a photo project called Sisters of the Road that features 40 female truck drivers is making...

  
• 03.12.2024

  Land Line Now, March 11, 2024

  A previous version on the federal government’s independent contractor rule included a provision that opened the door to carriers requiring owner-operators to use speed limiters. Also, truck parking, driverless trucks and broker fraud are a few trucking issues that are...

  
• 03.09.2024

  Land Line Now, March 8, 2024

  Confused by the Department of Labor’s new worker classification rule? You’re not alone. The folks from Land Line Magazine clear things up. Also, from a fire crew that rescued a trucker dangling from a bridge to a federal agency whose...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Land Line Now, March 7, 2024

  An FMCSA task force on lease-purchase agreements has a meeting set at MATS. We’ll discuss what the panel hopes to do and how you can participate. Also, when it comes to getting a ticket, high pressure and stress may lead...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Land Line Now, March 6, 2024

  The Tennessee DOT has reversed course on split speed limits for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks on a 22-mile stretch of Interstate 81. Also, two communities in two different states recently gave two middle fingers to truck drivers just looking...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Land Line Now, March 5, 2024

  Wisconsin lawmakers have taken action to stop nuclear verdicts, and other states are addressing the issue, as well. Meanwhile, nine states are working on left lane legislation. Also, a situation has come up that has serious potential consequences – drivers...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Land Line Now, March 4, 2024

  OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh is headed to our nation’s capital – and both speed limiters and bathroom access are on his agenda. Also, a Florida bill is taking aim a predatory towing, both for trucks and for cars....

  
• 03.02.2024

  Land Line Now, March 1, 2024

  The Prove It Act would force federal agencies to think about the “little guy” when crafting new regulations. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brad Finstad of Minnesota, joins the program. Also, looking ahead at speed limiter proposals, electric trucks and AEBs,...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 29, 2024

  A bill designed to prevent nuclear verdicts is close to becoming law in Wisconsin. We’ll hear from the author of the House version of the bill. Also, FMCSA is asking truckers for their input on sexual assault and sexual harassment...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 28, 2024

  Load-to-truck ratios are approaching an all-time low. We’ll speak with Robert Rouse of DAT about similarities between now and how things looked during the pandemic. Also, with the advent of LEDs, you can do all kinds of things with lights...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 27, 2024

  Trucking interests in Oregon contend that the state’s weight-mile tax is too high, violating the state’s constitution. Now, lawmakers in the state are discussing how to fix that. Also, respiratory illnesses have always been a problem, but now, three of...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 26, 2024

  Truckers are concerned about California’s Clean Truck Check. What is the state doing, and how are truckers experiencing it? We’ll have some answers. Also, the Mid-America Trucking Show is right around the corner. We’ll speak with MATS President Toby Young...

  
• 02.24.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 23, 2024

  The OOIDA Foundation is out with the results of two new surveys – one on detention time, the other on freight rates. Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation stops by to discuss the topics. Also, the final push to keep...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 22, 2024

  A massive outage has hit AT&T; customers nationwide, which has implications for ELD users using the network. OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh and Tom Crowley walk us through what we need to know. Also, FMCSA plans to study detention time and how...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 21, 2024

  John Hausladen says a new, comprehensive report about the electrification movement highlights significant issues that must be ironed out. Also, David Proctor has taken his show, called “Grabbing the Hammer Lane,” on the road. We speak with him about his...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 20, 2024

  Eric De Campos of the National Insurance Crime Bureau discusses predatory towing and efforts to combat the problem in the state of Florida. Also, tax time is quickly approaching, and truckers ought to be gathering what they need in order...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 19, 2024

  Support is growing in our nation’s capital for two bills that have big implications for trucking – one that would stop a new speed limiter requirement and another that would give truckers access to bathrooms at shippers and receivers. Also,...

  
• 02.17.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 16, 2024

  Doug Smith is often the voice of reason on the Advisory Committee on Underride Protections. He talks about how it’s going and if there’s a compromise ahead. Also, getting a ticket can be stressful, but fighting that ticket and being...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 15, 2024

  Lewie Pugh has traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss speed limiters, truck parking and more. We’ll find out why face-to-face meetings are important. Also, FMCSA is working on a new method for determining safety fitness – and OOIDA has some...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 14, 2024

  New federal reporting requirements meant to prevent money laundering will have a big impact on small businesses. We’ll have what you need to know. Also, a long-running court case involving who is an employee and who is an independent contractor...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 13, 2024

  Ohio says a variable speed limit on Interstate 90 in the north of the state has reduced crashes. Matt Bruning of the Ohio DOT joins us to explain. Also, it’s additional optional coverage, but gap insurance is something that could...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 12, 2024

  Florida’s budget includes $25 million to add more truck parking, and this isn’t the first time the state has stepped up on the issue. Also, an iconic truck stop is celebrating 60 years of serving truck drivers. We speak with...

  
• 02.10.2024

  Land Line Now, Feb. 9, 2024

  While safety advocates on a NHTSA underride advisory committee keep pushing for more underride guard requirements, at least one member has warned of unintended consequences. Also, FMCSA is floating the idea of watering down the CDL skills test process. And...