Land Line Now

A confusing court case has left oilfield drivers in the lurch in terms of overtime pay. And a bill in Congress would fix the situation. Also, in the wake of the two recent hurricanes, officials are warning truckers about going into some areas. We’ll cover that latest information. Then, from the people stepping up to help hurricane victims to whoever slashed 56 tires on trucks in Tennessee, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And what should you do if you ever find your tires slashed? The experts from OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department offer some insight.

0:00 – Cautions for truckers going into hurricane zones 

10:15 – Court case creates confusion for oil field drivers

25:08 – Roses and Razzberries

40:20 – How to deal with tire slashings in Tennessee

OOIDA’s Jay Grimes joins us to go over what you need to know if you’re going to get involved in recovery efforts after the recent hurricanes. Also, FMCSA offers a place online for people to report when someone tries to coerce them into violating federal safety regulations. We’ll offer some details. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis provides a reminder about an important educational opportunity for people who want to become owner-operators.

0:00 – Newscast

10:15 – What truckers need to know in the wake of recent hurricanes

25:08 – Reporting people who try to coerce you

40:05 – Time running out to get in on educational opportunity

What started as a request to change a hairstyle ended with one man being fired – and now a lawsuit against an Iowa-based trucking company. Also, there’s a new paid parking app on the scene. We’ll have that, plus the newest list of cities cracking down on truck parking. And Brent Hutto of Truckstop stops by to talk about freight market conditions in the wake of Hurricane Helene and more.

0:00 – Newscast. 

10:15 – Discrimination claim leads to lawsuit against carrier.

25:08 – The Parking Zone.

40:05 – Hurricane has big impact on spot market.

We’ll offer a look ahead to what we can expect when FMCSA issues a broker transparency rule. Also, Hamish Woodrow of Motive talks about what’s happening at the ports – as well as what that says about the state of trucking and the economy. And a lot of truckers have spoken out regarding the rising cost of insurance. So why is that happening? Then, California’s governor vetoed a bill that would have banned driverless trucks, as well as another bill that would have studied the state’s most dangerous roads.

0:00 – A peek ahead at the broker transparency proposal 

10:15 – Some good economic news from the ports

25:08 – Why is the cost of truck insurance rising?

40:05 – California governor vetoes ban on driverless trucks

The port strike is over, but for truckers, many problems that existed before the strike remain unresolved. We’ll cover some highlights. Also, UCR, IRP, IFTA – they all mean that permit-renewal season is upon us. We’ll have an update from OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department. And as truckers continue to struggle with low rates, it’s more important than ever to know what it costs you to run each and every mile. We’ll offer a how-to.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:15 – Working our way through the alphabet soup of permits

25:08 – You can’t make money if you don’t know how much it costs to run

40:05 – End of port strike means back to familiar problems

Truckstop is offering truckers some advice for staying fit while working in this particular profession – something quite difficult to do. Also, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh testifies before a congressional committee, and a consumer protection agency speaks out on lease-purchase plans. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says some of the truckers visiting the Spirit are talking about whether it would be good for the feds to economically regulate trucking once again.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:15 – Advice for staying fit while on the road

25:08 – OOIDA’s Pugh tells Congress regulation has become dysfunctional

40:05 – Some in trucking pine for the old days of economic regulation

Two stories are dominating the trucking world right now: Hurricane Helene and the port strike. Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine stops by with analysis. And law enforcement wants restrictions on personal conveyance, but OOIDA says no thanks. Plus, other regulatory guidance under review. Then, hurricane season has brought up an often-misunderstood aspect of hours of service – the rule on adverse driving conditions. We’ll explain when to use it. And California’s governor is calling state lawmakers for a special session to address fuel-price spikes in the state.

0:00 – Hurricane, port strike continue to affect trucking 

10:15 – OOIDA: Leave personal conveyance rules alone

25:08 – When can you use rule on adverse driving conditions?

40:05 – California governor targets fuel-price spikes

Several factors will determine what happens with the supply chain in the next few weeks, but stormy waters could appear in the near future. Also, if you’re on tax extensions, now is the time to act. Meanwhile, a recent change to the per diem deduction could put more money in some truckers’ pockets. And Andy McCulloch of Michelin discusses the most important ways your car tires are different from your truck tires.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:15 – Supply chain OK for now, but hurricane, strike could spark major disruption soon

25:08 – Tax extension deadline approaches; per diem changes

40:05 – Key differences between car and truck tires

The port strike joins Hurricane Helene as factors freight-moving industries are facing as they try to keep the supply chain in motion. Also, Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia shares the top five things you can do to improve your cab comfort. And Alex Clark of CDL Legal explains how your behavior at a traffic stop could affect your operation going forward – as well as your motor vehicle record. Then, the deadline for Congress to pass annual spending bills has passed, and it’s put a temporary measure in place.

0:00 – Port strike and hurricane likely to hit supply chain, fuel prices

10:07 – Top five things to increase your cab comfort

25:00 – The best way to handle a traffic stop

40:06 – Congress kicks the can down the road on annual spending

Arrive Logistics’ David Spencer foresees a significant impact on freight rates from Hurricane Helene and the possible port strike. Also, OOIDA’s advocacy counsel, Paul Torlina, gives us a sneak peek inside the presentation on factoring he’ll give at the upcoming Truck To Success seminar. And Jim Nebergall of Cummins offers some insight into what the engine maker is doing regarding hydrogen combustion as a fuel for trucks.

0:00 – Rates likely to react to hurricane, potential strike

10:07 – Factoring – when to use it, when not to

25:00 – Engine maker puts resources into hydrogen combustion