Land Line Now

Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas talks about his bill to give truckers bathroom access at shippers and receivers, plus other trucking legislation. Also, Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine offer analysis of a broker transparency proposal and a bill to temper regulations that affect small businesses. And cold weather means that truckers soon will face questions of when to chain up and what is required by law in different states.

0:00 – Newscast

10:06 – Rep. Nehls discusses fight for bathroom access

25:00 – Broker transparency, small-business aid move forward

39:51 – To chain up or not to chain up – that is the question

Five states are set to implement new truck emission standards soon. Despite heavy pushback, the plans appear to be moving forward. Also, a lease-purchase task force is ready to release a highly critical report regarding lease-purchase agreements. Now, the ball is in FMCSA’s court. And Oregon is among the states with a new truck emission rule. But a state lawmaker is determined to do something to delay or stop it.

0:00 – Five states pushing for new, strict emission rules

10:06 – Task force calls lease-purchase ‘driver oppression’

25:00 – Lawmaker battles against her state’s new truck emission rule

FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force is ready for its final report, which is likely not good news for lease-purchase deals. Also, Andrew King and Charles Sperry of the OOIDA Foundation explain what they’re seeing that gives them hope a turnaround is coming soon. Then, Road Dog Coffee company discusses the new blend it’s brewed up to honor radio personality Dave Nemo. And the Thanksgiving holiday disrupted the freight market, but Truckstop expects things to return to business as usual.

0:00 – Task force to recommend end of lease-purchase model

10:06 – Report shows hope for coming turnaround in freight market

25:00 – New coffee blend will honor a radio legend

39:51 – Truckstop: business as usual by end of year

Could you have avoided a wreck you were in? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing changes to its Crash Preventability Determination Program. Also, a University of Dayton study shows that cable barriers have been effective at preventing crossover wrecks. Then, truckers are reporting a new problem with some carrier rating services used by brokers. And a legislative effort in Pennsylvania would address concerns over lawsuit abuse in the state.

0:00 – FMCSA looks to expand crash preventability program

10:06– Study: Cable barriers are preventing crossovers

25:00 – Carrier rating service trend could harm truckers

39:51 – Pennsylvania lawmakers want action on lawsuit abuse

Nothing much is likely to happen in Congress during the lame duck session, but the new year could bring action on company drivers’ per diem. Also, Associate Editor Tyson Fisher talks about this month's issue of Land Line Magazine, including what 2025 might be like for autonomous trucks. Then, we hear how EZ Pete Interiors of Iowa got started and what it's like transforming trucks into a driver's dream come true. 

0:00 – Newscast

10:21 – 2025 may see some big advances for autonomous trucks

24:52 – Making someone’s dream truck come true

39:41 – Per diem for company drivers may be on 2025 agenda

Today on our program, we’re going to do something a little different: We’re going to run a single interview. Jimmy Mac works for RadioNemo, which produces the Dave Nemo Show. He follows in the footsteps of legends of trucking radio – including, of course, Dave Nemo, who’s been in trucking radio for more than 50 years. Now that Nemo is in his version of a farewell tour, Mac is one of the people who is ready to carry forward that tradition. We’ll bring you an interview with him by Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones.

CargoNet warns of a troubling trend in cargo theft likely to occur over the long holiday weekend – and Keith Lewis, CargoNet’s vice president of operations, says organized crime rings are involved. Also, Land Line Now brings you our annual holiday tradition – a reading of the short story “Something for Stevie” by author Dan Anderson. Then, the National Private Truck Council recently named 27 truckers as National Driver All Stars – and among them is Christie Tilton of Eaton, Ohio.

0:00 – Watch for increased cargo theft this weekend

10:21 – ‘Something for Stevie’

24:52 – Woman honored for her work behind the wheel

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh takes a look back at his recent debate on the so-called “driver shortage” – and offers some analysis on what was said. Also, two men with a New York truck dealer share what impact the upcoming New York emission rule could have on their business. And rates should improve as we head into the holiday season. We’ll get the latest numbers from Brent Hutto of Truckstop.

0:00 – Pugh offers some analysis of ‘driver shortage’ debate

10:21 – Dealer says emission rule will lead to problems

39:41 – Holiday bringing some gravy to the freight market

A rule already on the books to make brokers more financially responsible is not yet in effect. We’ll explain why that is. Also, the president-elect has named his pick for labor secretary. What do we know about the nominee, and what does this selection mean for trucking? Then, truckers likely notice some places are more likely than others to give them a ticket. We’ll list some hot spots. And while some states are ready to require electric trucks, Pennsylvania is trying a little more carrot and a lot less stick.

0:00 – What does new Labor Department leader mean for trucking?

10:21 – Fix for broker bonds delayed – here’s why

24:52 – What are the nation’s biggest ticket hot spots?

39:41 – A little more carrot than stick on electric trucks

CargoNet’s Keith Lewis explains how organized crime rings have helped shift the landscape on cargo theft as the holiday weekend approaches. Also, two cybersecurity experts from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association discuss what they're seeing and how you can protect yourself. Then, we’ll get an update on the proposed broker transparency rule – and insight into broker pushback on the topic – from Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA.

0:00 – Newscast

10:21 – Holiday brings a troubling trend in cargo theft

24:52 – Protecting yourself from cybersecurity threats

39:41 – Pushback against broker transparency effort