Land Line Now

Rep. Dan Newhouse explains some of the concerns he has with the EPA’s new emission standards for heavy trucks taking effect in 2032. Then, many truckers will want to help those in need after Hurricane Helene, and the director of the American Logistics Aid Network explains how you can. We’ll also have the latest on the hurricane’s impact, as well as a review of FMCSA’s call for feedback on its guidance documents. And truckers are talking with OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis about something we previously haven’t heard a lot about in trucking – age discrimination.

0:00 – How you can help out in the wake of the hurricane 

10:07 – Congressman: New EPA truck rules a “forced green transition”

25:00 – Hurricane Helene update

40:06 – How big a problem is age discrimination in trucking?

Connected vehicle technology links vehicles to other vehicles and even infrastructure – and the feds don’t want it coming from China. Also, for 11 years now, TA-Petro Travel Centers has honored truckers with a special program that names a truck stop after them. And truckers continue to talk about low rates, but there are signs on the horizon that things may soon get better. We’ll get an update from Brent Hutto of Truckstop.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Feds want to cut off connected vehicle technology from China, other adversaries

25:00 – Citizen Driver Award getting ready for this year’s honorees

40:06 – Looking ahead to better times in the freight market

An incident involving a car driven by a teenager has prompted a federal safety agency to issue a warning about marijuana and driving. Also, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has given another motor carrier an exemption for flashing brake lights. And a hurricane threatens Florida. Then, a bill in Congress would force federal agencies to think about the “little guy” when crafting new regulations. And local taxes to support transportation will be on the ballot this fall in seven Georgia counties and several California cities.

0:00 – Carrier gets exemption on brake lights 

10:07 – Wreck prompts federal pot warning

25:00 – Bill would require small-business consideration in new regulations

40:06 – Local transportation taxes on fall ballot

A need to preempt natural avalanches prompted Utah Department of Transportation officials to come up with a better, safer system to use in winter months. Also, average diesel prices are up for the first time in more than two months, and the U.S. Department of Labor is stepping in with a port strike looming next week. Then, people really need a second chance sometimes. One place that’s true is in court, a place where second chances are hard to come by. We’ll explain. And three important pieces of legislation supported by OOIDA dealing with freight fraud and more have advanced out of committee in the U.S. House.

0:00 – Diesel prices increase after long drop 

10:07 – Utah replaces cannons used to spark avalanches

25:00 – Getting your second chance in court

40:06 – Freight fraud, other trucking bills advance in Congress

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety took an in-depth look at distracted driving and what’s causing it in a new report. Also, Land Line Now offers an overview of OOIDA’s Truck To Success seminar scheduled for October, including what truckers will learn there. And two communities in Florida have changed their rules after many years, now banning truckers from parking their rigs at their homes.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Report outlines how bad distracted driving is

25:00 – What you’ll learn at Truck To Success

40:06 – Florida town to truckers: No parking at home

Opposition to a New York City program that relies on residents to report idling trucks is growing. Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine explains. Also, brokers are adding more and more contract requirements that truckers are obligated to meet – and it’s causing problems for truckers. Then, LEDs allow you to do all kinds of things with lights that were never possible before. Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia discusses the ups and downs of LED lighting. And a found USB drive or a connection to Wi-Fi may set you up for a cybersecurity nightmare. Jason Lutes and Aaron Phillips of OOIDA’s I.T. Department explain.

0:00 – New York idling bounty sparks pushback 

10:07 – What sort of requirements are brokers adding to contracts?

25:00 – LEDs continue to give truckers wide array of options

40:06 – The seemingly innocuous could spell trouble for your computer

An NTSB investigation into a 2022 crash put most of the blame on a motor carrier, but there is far more to the story. We’ll explain. Also, Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA offers some insight into a new study regarding detention time. And a Georgia congressman explains why he opposed a bill that would raise the minimum required insurance coverage for motor carriers. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis heard a road rumor recently regarding the personal conveyance rule – one that has little resemblance to reality.

0:00 – NTSB report doesn’t tell whole story of 2022 crash 

10:07 – The depth – and cost – of the detention time problem

25:00 – Congressman: No need to raise insurance requirements

40:06 – Personal conveyance on Fridays only?

A possible dockworkers’ strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could create problems in the trucking industry, at ports and beyond. Also, an ATRI survey on detention time found that on the whole, the problem is on the decline in the trucking industry. And when it comes to hiring on a driver, there are a few things you should take into consideration – including your insurance. Then, the number of loads posted on the DAT One load board hit 2019 levels last week. Robert Rouse of DAT has the details.

0:00 – Dockworkers’ strike could be a problem for trucking

10:07 – Some good news in detention time report

25:00 – The impact of hiring drivers on your insurance

40:06 – Loads on board reach 2019 levels

OSHA is cracking down on a company that thumbed its nose at hours-of-service rules – and it’s going to cost the company a substantial fine. Also, a Texas program that is designed to turn traffic lights green for trucks in city traffic is expanding to new parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Then, how do attorneys handle the situation when a client could be numerous states away from the court? Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law explain. And finally, Texas is making a huge investment in transportation, with roads getting a big chunk of the funding.

0:00 – OSHA hits carrier hard on hours-of-service violations 

10:07 – Program designed to turn stoplights green for truckers

25:00 – What to do when the trucker is far from the court

40:06 – State makes big investments in transportation         

The OOIDA Foundation is tracking some positive developments in its latest quarterly market report – but don’t get your hopes up quite yet. Plus, getting a ticket or inspection violation is frustrating enough, even more so when you don’t know how it’s going to affect your record. This advice might help. Then, the American Logistics Aid Network steps in to organize the logistics when disasters strike in the U.S. – and there are a lot right now. And finally, negotiations to avoid a government shutdown have hit a snag, with the clock ticking.

0:00 – Freight market showing more signs of slow recovery

10:17 – How tickets, violations can affect your record

25:00 – When disaster strikes, ALAN steps in

40:06 – Government shutdown talks hit snag