Land Line Now

Rumors are swirling about the number of H-2B visas being issued for truckers, but a look at the facts shows a very different situation. Also, the week’s news was led by a court ruling on beneficial ownership information reporting, as well as emission rules and a junk fee regulation. Then, years ago, longtime trucking writer Bill Hudgins created some trucking versions of classic Christmas carols. We’ll bring you several today. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says bad signage is behind a trend he’s seen of trucks going down a wrong road after finding a main route blocked.

0:00 – Fact check: Number of trucking H-2B visas is small

10:06 – You don’t have to file beneficial ownership information – for now

25:00 – Trucking Christmas Carols

39:51 – Avoid those ill-considered truck detours

A new federal agenda reveals FMCSA’s expected dates to deliver regulations regarding broker transparency, speed limiters and many other issues. Also, truckers live a unique lifestyle, and they have unique Christmas traditions. We’ll talk with several about what they’re doing for the holidays. Then, Michigan is facing a shortfall in money to maintain the state’s roads, and lawmakers are starting to talk about ways to bridge the gap.

0:00 – Newscast

10:06 – Broker transparency, more on FMCSA’s agenda

25:00 – A look at more of truckers’ Christmas traditions

39:51 – Michigan on the hunt for more road money

Lease-purchase programs have been a target of a federal panel, but meanwhile, truckers still struggle with them. Also, the Biden administration has stated when it expects to have some new regulations out – but will that schedule hold water in 2025? Then, we reach deep into our archives for a look back at truckers’ Christmas traditions. And Truckstop says signs point to better days ahead – but until then, it has some advice for weathering the storm.

0:00 – When can we expect rules on speed limiters, AEBs?

10:06 – Truckers still face big problems with lease-purchase

25:00 – Truckers tell us their Christmas traditions

39:51 – Happy days are here again – maybe in 2025

Sam Graves will remain chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and that has big implications for a number of trucking issues. Also, what are traffic ticket services, how do these membership-style clubs work and how do you make sure they get the job done? Road Law explains. And a so-called truck-eating bridge dubbed the Can Opener that’s located in Delaware, Ohio, is showing up on Google Maps as a historic site.

0:00 – Newscast

10:06 – The truth behind traffic ticket services

25:00 – Truck-eating bridge gets historic status on Google

39:51 – Graves may accelerate issues like truck parking

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.

0:00 – Newscast

10:06 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols

25:00 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Grover Nelson and Aaron Treece

39:51 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Casey Mulder

Rep. Brad Finstad’s bill to force regulators to consider small businesses when crafting new rules passes the U.S. House. Also, A court has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing Swift of failing to pay overtime in Washington state. Then, a Shell official discusses its Starship concept truck, designed to demonstrate fuel efficiency. And Marty Ellis has been thinking about the Christmas season – and has a few gift suggestions for people with a trucker in the family.

0:00 – Swift lawsuit goes class action

10:06 – Finstad discusses effort to help small businesses

25:00 – Shell’s experimental truck continues to push boundaries of fuel efficiency

39:51 – A few gift ideas for the trucker in your life

What does Rep. Sam Graves’ return as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mean for major trucking issues? Also, brokers are among the most infuriating problems truckers deal with – and that includes their lack of transparency. Then, from a trucking company that helped a trucker in need to a court that made a bad decision on tolls, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And a California lawmaker is taking aim at CARB’s recent updates to its low-carbon fuel standard – something that will increase the price of fuel.

0:00 – What trucking issues will Sam Graves put first?

10:06 – OOIDA makes big push on broker transparency

25:00 – Roses and Razzberries

39:51 – Lawmaker plans to fight CARB fuel standard

Is paid parking going to play a role in solving the truck parking crisis? If new developments are any indication, maybe not. Also, OOIDA’s compliance experts have received a lot of calls about brokers, carrier tracking, harassing phone calls and more – and they have some advice. And this week, there’s good news: Rates are up 2 cents week over week. Brent Hutto from Truckstop explains why he thinks things are looking good.

0:00 – Newscast

10:06 – What role will paid parking play in solving the crisis?

25:00 – How to deal with brokers, carrier tracking and more

39:51 – Things are looking good for the freight market

A Christmas tradition that dates back more than 50 years continues this year in Boston – and a truck driver is one of many people responsible for making it happen. Then, Land Line Now covers all the bases for securing insurance when getting your own authority. Also, we look at the two candidates vying to lead the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee moving forward. And finally, the time to push for more broker transparency is now.  

0:00 – Newscast

10:17 – Boston Christmas Tree

25:01 – Securing insurance under your own authority

39:52 – Who will lead the House T&I committee next year?

It’s often easier – and less expensive, painful and time-consuming – to do some very simple things to prevent an illness, as opposed to treating it once you have it. That’s a very timely thought right now, with respiratory illness season upon us. And the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a program called “Risk Less, Do More” that encourages preventing illness. Dr. Donald Dumford, the medical director of infection prevention at the Cleveland Clinic in Akron, Ohio, joins the show to discuss this program and the problems it’s designed to prevent.

0:00 – Newscast

10:06 – An ounce of prevention this flu season