Land Line Now

Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation injects some realistic expectations, facts and figures into the conversation about the freight market. Also, the first thing people see as your truck approaches is that bumper. So how do you help it make a good first impression? Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia offers some advice. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is getting an earful from truckers about a new form that small businesses have to file with the federal government, among other issues.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Glimmers of hope in the freight market?

25:15 – Puttin’ some shine on that bumper

40:23 – Truckers grow concerned about new government form

FMCSA has granted another exemption to the requirement trainers be in the jump seat while trainees drive – and OOIDA has some real concerns. Also, the U.S. DOT plans to be very busy over the next year, and unfortunately, a considerable amount of that attention is going to fall on truck drivers. And most states are looking for new sources of highway funding, with many turning to an obvious, untapped source: electric and hybrid vehicles.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Another carrier gets a bye on front seat training rule

25:15 – DOT telegraphs regulatory plans for the coming year

40:23 – States impose taxes on electric vehicles

Two members of the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection express concern about the group’s lack of consensus and unwillingness to consider worries about a mandate. Also, change is coming to the freight market, but it’s coming slowly. Brent Hutto of Truckstop shares the latest data from the market.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Committee members dismayed by underride reports

40:23 – Change is a-coming to the freight market

Speed limiters are just one of the issues in the House version of the annual spending bill, but the Senate version is very different. Also, Greg Frary of Truck Tractor Trailer walks us through the biggest investment you’ll make as an owner-operator – buying a truck. And what happens if your state revokes your CDL? How does it happen? And what do you do? David Grimes of CDL Legal joins Land Line Now to answer those questions and more.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – The ins and outs of buying a truck

25:15 – Your options if your state revokes your CDL

40:23 – Speed limiters, other hot issues don’t make Senate spending bill

Author and historian Mark Levinson relates the story of Malcolm McLean, a pioneer in the use of shipping containers – and a truck driver. Also, several members of Congress have spoken out on the issue of speed limiters, and one of them is Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia. Land Line Now brings you some of comments.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Trucker’s ingenuity brings us the shipping containers we have today

45:20 – Trucker and congressman expresses his views on speed limiters

A misrepresentation of data about speed limiters by a congressman during a House subcommittee hearing led off the top news of the week. Also, 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 large carriers continue to talk about an alleged driver shortage – but with turnover around 100 percent, is that the case? OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis offers a few thoughts.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Network steps up to organize things when America faces disaster

25:15 – A busy week in news: Chevron doctrine, speed limiters, lease-purchase and more

40:23 – A little bit of truth-telling regarding the “driver shortage”

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh told Congress this week that to fix issues like speed limiters, AEBs and more, legislators need to listen to truckers. OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes offers some analysis of the hearing. Also, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA's Compliance Department discuss ways you can avoid having problems with brokers in the first place. And Delaware and California have legislation in the works to limit what can be done with autonomous vehicles.

0:00 – Pugh to Congress: It’s time to listen to truckers 

10:22 – Analysis: Congress drills down on high-interest trucking regulations

25:15 – How to avoid problems with brokers in the first place

40:23 – Two more states working to limit autonomous vehicles

An FMCSA report to Congress says the agency lacks the data and authority to do much of anything to combat illegal broker activity. Also, a Texas truck driver saved a 1-year-old boy who had been left abandoned on the side of Interstate 10. Land Line Now has his story. And when it comes to fighting Class A driver traffic tickets, there's a lot to keep in mind. We sit down with the guys from Road Law to discuss the process. Then, the freight market is showing signs of seasonality. Robert Rouse of DAT joins us with the latest data.

0:00 – OOIDA’s Morris on broker report: ‘nothing but giving lip service’ 

10:22 – Trucker saves baby left at side of road

25:15 – What you need to know about fighting traffic tickets

40:23 – Summer conditions hit the freight market

Among the states to tackle the idea of requiring drivers in autonomous trucks is New York, where a bill is moving through the Legislature. Also, truckers who are running their own business need to know where things stand – and one way to do that is a Mid-Year Accounting Review. And a U.S. House subcommittee is planning to take a look at various regulations at the U.S. Department of Transportation – including those that affect trucking.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Proposal would require drivers in autonomous trucks

25:15 – Checking up on how your business is doing

40:23 – Congress to take a look at trucking regulations

Progress is being made on truck parking, and in some places, it is considerable. For example: Texas. Land Line Now details what’s happening. Also, Lewie Pugh and Andrew King of OOIDA discuss one part of an upcoming class for potential owner-operators – creating a business plan.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – To succeed, you have to have a plan

25:15 – Progress on parking in the Lone Star State