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A bill in the last Congress to fight freight fraud didn’t pass, but that bill is back before lawmakers now. Also, the Senate has confirmed the president’s picks for the U.S. DOT and EPA. And both of them wasted no time in getting to work. Then, Mark Schremmer and Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine join us with some analysis of those new agency heads, as well as what’s next. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing about continuing problems truckers are having with lease-purchase agreements. 

0:00 – Bill would put teeth into fight against fraud

09:46 – DOT, EPA have new leaders – who are they?

24:24 – What’s next now that DOT and EPA leaders are on the job?

39:23 – Truckers having more problems with lease-purchase

Lawmakers in five states are considering legislation that would require a human driver to be present in autonomous trucks on public roads. Also, a career in the coffee industry eventually led a woman from Puerto Rico to get into trucking. OOIDA member Natasha Cruz-Sanchez joins the show.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – How coffee led a woman to a trucking career

39:23 – States push for safety drivers in autonomous trucks

The president ordered a freeze on proposed rules, including some that directly affect trucking. Also, we’ve talked about the high costs of predatory towing. But some truckers say the cost of regular towing is getting pretty high, as well. Then, an ATRI report says traffic congestion is getting worse – and it’s also costing truckers a lot of money. And there’s lots of optimism concerning the year ahead for the spot market.

0:00 – What trucking rules will Trump’s freeze affect?

09:46 – Truckers concerned over rising towing bills

24:24 – Study says traffic congestion is getting worse

39:23 – Blue skies ahead for spot market? Some signs say yes

The president’s executive order to end electric vehicle mandates raises questions about the future of some states’ Advanced Clean Trucks rules. Also, income tax paperwork is a reality any small-business owner has to deal with, so we’ll bring you some advice on what you need to do.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – States’ clean truck rules in limbo after executive order

24:24 – Paperwork – a pain in the butt, but necessary

A federal task force says the lease-purchase model is a “tool of … oppression” and should be banned. Also, we’ll review some press coverage of trucking issues, including broker transparency, the “driver shortage” and more. Then, David Grimes of CDL Legal offers advice on how truckers can successfully get through one of the many safety blitzes occurring each year. And for some time, truckers traveling in parts of the American South have faced someone slashing tires. We’ll hear from a recent victim.

0:00 – Task force: Ban lease-purchase deals

09:46 – Broker transparency, “driver shortage” and more in recent news

24:24 – How to survive a safety blitz

39:23 – Trucker has all 18 tires slashed, out thousands of dollars

The beneficial ownership information reporting mandate is off – again – despite action at the Supreme Court. We’ll have an update. Also, as more states legalize marijuana, the demand for trucks to haul those loads increases. Then, how do you handle a carrier who is slow to pay or hits you with chargebacks? And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing about how long brokers expect you to sit at the loading dock before they pay you for detention time.

0:00 – Beneficial ownership information mandate is off again

09:46 – The ins and outs of hauling marijuana

24:24 – Dealing with a slow-pay, no-pay carrier

39:23 – Detention time, detention pay on truckers’ minds

OOIDA spells out why it thinks now is the time for broker transparency – and why FMCSA needs to make that happen. Also, f0or seven years now, trucker Angela Griffin has been offering advice on her YouTube channel on everything from cooking and cleaning on the road to customizing a rig to fit your needs. And an effort in Indiana would end the state’s long-running split speed limit, while six other states also are considering changes to their speed limits.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – OOIDA makes the case for broker transparency

24:24 – Trucker gets her message out on YouTube

39:23 – Indiana’s split speed limit subject of another effort

An executive order reverses the push for electric vehicles by the president’s predecessor, and trucking is part of the deal. Also, truckers are known for helping after disasters. But hauling a FEMA load requires a lot of advance work. Then, since 2018, Shell has used its Starship truck to demonstrate how to make rigs more fuel efficient – and the latest version is no exception. And trucking continues to climb out of a two-year slump. Brent Hutto of Truckstop brings us the latest numbers.

0:00 – How will Trump’s move on electric vehicles affect trucking?

09:46 – How do you sign up to haul FEMA loads?

24:24 – Shell’s latest Starship and better fuel economy

39:23 – Trucking makes progress getting out of slump

Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine discusses the broker transparency proposal, OOIDA’s comments and what happens next on the issue. Also, a wildlife crossing planned in the state of Oregon would help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions along a section of Interstate 5.

0:00 – Last chance to speak out on broker transparency

09:46 – Bridge would allow wildlife to cross busy interstate

Every two years, members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association choose who will fill positions on the Association’s Board of Directors. As part of that process, here on the show, we bring you interviews with each one of those candidates so you have the information you need to vote. Today, we’ll have interviews with Mike Nichols, Grover Nelson, Aaron Treece and Casey Mulder. Also, Daimler has resumed sales of diesel trucks in Oregon, but the state’s truck emission rule could still wreak havoc on the trucking industry.

0:00 – Clearing up confusion about Oregon emission rulesss

09:46 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols

24:24 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Grover Nelson and Aaron Treece

39:23 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Casey Mulder