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Daimler has resumed sales of diesel trucks in Oregon, but the state’s truck emission rule could still wreak havoc on the trucking industry. Also, there’s a trend of company drivers being given a 1099 instead of a W2. Then, California no longer wants a federal waiver for its Advance Clean Fleets rule, killing the proposal. And Marty Ellis is hearing about the Clean Truck Check in California, among other topics.

0:00 – Clearing up confusion about Oregon emission rule

09:46 – What do company drivers do when they get a 1099 instead of a W2?

24:24 – California backtracks, while the feds restrict connected vehicles

39:23 – The problem with California’s Clean Truck Check

We have a better picture today of what direction the leadership of the U.S. Department of Transportation might take over the next few years. Also, we speak with Truckers Against Trafficking about efforts during Human Trafficking Awareness Month to educate people about this growing issue. And two states may change a law that could affect truck drivers in court. Meanwhile, Wyoming is looking at a new source of highway funding.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – A closer look at the nominee to head DOT

24:24 – Educating the public about human trafficking

39:23 – Tort reform on the agenda in two states

Two truckers are suing Minnesota over the state’s refusal to recognize their concealed carry permits. Also, we’ll report on what happened at the confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy, the president-elect’s pick to run the Department of Transportation. Then, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department explain the basics of factoring and offer some advice on when to use it. And the spot market is expected to heat up this year. Brent Hutto with Truckstop says overall freight market rates are expected to increase.

0:00 – Sean Duffy spells out his vision for the DOT

09:46 – Truckers sue state over concealed carry refusal

24:24 – The upsides and downsides of factoring

39:23 – 2025 may be a hot year for the spot market

Will dealers in Oregon sell diesel trucks going forward, or not? And what does the state’s new Advanced Clean Trucks rule actually say? Also, we talk with the author of a children’s book on trucks about how a dog inspired the story. Then, Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law offer information about court case delays, appearing in court and more. And Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office joins us with an update on the president-elect’s nominees to head the DOT and EPA.

0:00 – Electric truck effort causes confusion in Oregon

09:46 – Author hopes book will educate children about trucking

24:24 – What you need to know when going to court

39:23 – Senate meets this week with DOT, EPA nominees

A study seems to suggests FMCSA received truckers’ message that there are too many regulations. But something else is driving the issue. Also, an event by CVSA now underway is designed to involve truckers in the fight against human trafficking by helping them become more informed. 

0:00 – Motivations of FMCSA warning device study in question

09:46 – Effort aims to educate truckers on human trafficking

Bryan Martin, the boss man at Chrome Shop Mafia, offers some of his picks for what should be on your wish list this year. Also, from a trucker who shut down an interstate highway to one who helped police catch a drunk driver, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says he’s seeing some optimism among truckers about the year ahead – even though they may face some hard decisions.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – What’s on your 2025 wish list?

24:24 – Roses and Razzberries

39:23 – Truckers showing optimism toward 2025

OOIDA recently held a “fireside chat” to educate truckers on broker transparency. We bring you some of what was said at that event. Also, Jay Grimes goes over some of the basics of the broker transparency proposal, as well as what truckers can do. Then, a new year can sometimes bring new mental health challenges. We speak with therapist Buck Black about dealing with those. And truckers across the nation have been affected by predatory towing practices. Now, Missouri is taking another crack at dealing with the problem.

0:00 – OOIDA spells out what transparency proposal means

09:46 – Analysis: Explaining the broker transparency rulemaking

24:24 – Taking care of your mental health in the new year

39:23 – Missouri takes another crack at predatory towing

Full coverage of the recent Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting on the truck parking crisis, from the role technology might play in addressing the problem to best practices and more. Then, we offer tips for ensuring your safety amid the rise in cargo theft and for avoiding the claims process. And lastly, things are finally looking up on the spot market as all that cautious optimism turns into relief and confidence.

0:00 – Newscast

9:56 – MCSAC meeting on truck parking crisis

24:25 – Ensuring your safety amid rise in cargo theft

39:24 – Market Update: from cautious optimism to relief and confidence

It seems like a day doesn’t go by without some sort of cybersecurity breach. Land Line Now talks with Ben Wilkens and Joe Ohr of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association about what they're seeing and how you can protect yourself. Also, express lanes are growing in popularity, but they aren’t without their problems. The Colorado DOT has hatched an enforcement plan to keep traffic moving and drivers safe.

0:00 – Fuel prices and freight rate predictions

10:06 – Cybersecurity and protecting yourself

25:00 – Colorado clamps down on express lane abuse

Brokers – some of them are good and helpful, and others are not. We’ll take a look at some of the latest problems. Also, the FTC planned to act on predatory towing fees – but a final rule left the trucking industry in the dark. Then, since 2018, Shell has worked to show truckers how to make their rigs more fuel efficient. We'll learn more about the company's Starship. And brokers have pushed back against a proposed FMCSA rule to require much greater broker transparency..

0:00 – FTC tackles some predatory fees – but not trucking’s

09:46 – Tackling some of the biggest broker problems

24:24 – Shell showing off its latest Starship

39:23 – Brokers push back on transparency proposal