Land Line Now

A federal consumer protection expert laid out how lease-purchase agreements are designed to benefit motor carriers, not truck drivers. Also, a trucker who sold his authority did get some cash, but trouble began quickly after the sale. Land Line has his story. And it can be pretty difficult to take the straight-and-narrow road if your truck is out of alignment. We’ll get some advice from Andy McCulloch of Michelin. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says that while open road tolling and the elimination of toll booths may be convenient, it’s important to keep your eye on the real issue.

0:00 – Expert: Lease-purchase model puts drivers behind the eight ball

10:22 – Authority sale puts trucker in a world of hurt

25:15 – The ins and outs of truck alignment

40:23 – Making sure we stay on target with tolling issues

If a regulation was not ordered by Congress, it may be in trouble – after two recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. Also, when a broker fails to pay a trucker for a load, one of the final things truckers can turn to is the broker bond. But how do you file against it? Land Line offers a primer. And a new law in Louisiana addresses truckers’ liability when it comes to optional equipment on their truck.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – The entire way regulations are made could be upended by two court cases

25:15 – When all else fails, file on the broker bond

40:23 – Louisiana law changes liability regarding optional equipment

A member of Congress wants to set up a federal task force and command center to tackle cargo theft. We’ll get the details on his plan. Also, Greg Akselrod, chief technology officer at truck parking company Outpost, explains how it’s now utilizing artificial intelligence to serve customers. And rates continue to scrape the bottom of the barrel, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop says there are some lanes and markets out there yielding some good returns.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Bill would set up federal effort to combat cargo theft

25:15 – How can artificial intelligence help the truck parking situation?

40:23 – Some bright spots in a down market

How should we pay for our highways? For decades, the answer has been the fuel tax. And for a long time, that worked fine. But as the Highway Trust Fund dwindles, it seems more likely that we will have to find a new way to pay. But what will that be? Dr. Asha Weinstein Agrawal discusses the results of a survey on the topic.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Survey: Americans good with fuel tax – if the money is spent right

An annual spending bill now moving on Captiol Hill would impact many more issues beyond speed limiters, including truck parking and ELDs. Also, Lewie Pugh, Andrew King and Charles Sperry offer a preview of the upcoming Truck to Success seminar offered by OOIDA. And truckers like a hearty breakfast. But where is the best place to get one? A website called Cheapism has taken a look at the topic.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Learning what you need to know to be successful

25:15 – Where to get a good, cheap breakfast on the road

40:23 – Bill that would halt speed limiters moving in Congress

The Supreme Court decision stripping federal agencies of some of their power could affect some trucking rules but not touch others. Also, a spending bill now before Congress would quash a proposed speed limiter rule; meanwhile, an underride guard report ends up being a mess. And Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia offers up a few opinions about the best places to add some chrome to your truck. 

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Spending bill, court decision and more may affect speed limiter effort

25:15 – Top places to put chrome on your truck

40:23 – What regulations might be affected by court decision?

Where is FMCSA headed on speed limiters, AEBs and broker transparency as a federal document indicates when those rules might be out? Also, two drivers discuss their role in supporting the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund – and what the group does for truckers. Then, some large carriers who have commercial learner’s permit holders in a truck with a trainer don’t want that trainer in the jump seat – and OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis has a few thoughts.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Speed limiter, AEB rules delayed; broker transparency on track

25:15 – Drivers do their part to help St. Christopher fund

40:23 – Should driver trainers be in the jump seat and not the bunk?

Truckers from across the U.S. and Canada are gathering in Wisconsin as the Waupun Truck-N-Show is preparing for its 35th and final run. Also, what if you could charge an electric truck while you drive? Researchers at Purdue University are giving it a shot. And the July Fourth holiday made for a short week, which had an impact on the spot market. We’ll find out just how much load posts dropped and what impact the holiday had on rates.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Long-running truck show takes its final bow

25:00 – Charging trucks in motion? Researchers say it could happen

40:09 – The holiday week was not kind to freight, rates

Ohio is trying a unique idea called “Smart Lanes” to deal with traffic congestion – and it appears to be a cost-effective way to cope. Also, when it comes to hiring on a driver, there are a few things you should take into consideration. We’ll discuss the impact this could have on your operation. And 11 states made changes to their fuel taxes on July 1, with most of them increasing what you’ll pay at the pump.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Ohio’s ‘Smart Lanes’ a unique way of handling congestion

25:00 – What to consider when you hire a driver

40:09 – States change fuel tax, with most raising it

Spending bills in Congress would stop any speed limiter requirement, and also deal with truck parking, ELDs and independent contractors. Land Line Now also updates you on a partnership that includes Daimler Truck is working on a nationwide network of EV charging stations for heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. And the Pennsylvania Turnpike is moving to open road tolling, following several other toll roads that have done so.

0:00 – Newscast. 

10:14 – Partnership aims to plug in electric trucks.

25:09 – Another turnpike goes to open road tolling.

40:09 – Spending bill would ban speed limiter requirement.