Land Line Now

When it comes to lease-purchase agreements, OOIDA advises everyone to avoid them at all costs. But some might wonder why. A host of mental health issues can often come with a trucking job – and loneliness is at the top of the list. Also, another successful SuperRigs is in the books, and this year's winner says he went just to have fun because it was in his own backyard. And picking up a USB you see sitting around or using public Wi-Fi could expose you to the risk of being hacked. OOIDA’s IT Department offers some tips to avoid the problem.

0:00 – Fighting loneliness out on the open road

10:14 – Lease-purchase agreements something best avoided

25:09 – SuperRigs winner went just to have fun

40:09 – Protecting yourself against the latest computer scams

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans yet another safety blitz – Brake Safety Week – and also has results from a one-day enforcement effort earlier this year. Also, it turns out that if you get into a specific kind of financial difficulty, you can set up an installment plan with the IRS. We’ll explain how. And it doesn't appear the rate recession that freight is experiencing will improve any time soon. We'll break down the current market conditions and spot-freight data with Brent Hutto of Truckstop.

0:00 – Newscast

10:14 – Another safety blitz coming up – Brake Safety Week

25:09 – An IRS payment plan?

40:09 – Truckstop: Rate slump not going away

As fully autonomous trucking becomes a reality in Texas, we take a closer look at where the technology is and what the concerns are. Also, bridges generally are built to transport people, but a new structure being constructed in California will provide a safe path for wild animals – and help vehicles avoid collisions with them. And singer Makenzie Phipps has just released a song about a truck driver. We’ll talk with her about how she drew inspiration from the trucking industry to bring this song to life.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:14 – California building a bridge for wild animals

25:09 – Singer brings a trucking story to life with new song

40:09 – Concerns about autonomous vehicles grow

A recent report from Ryder lays out the high cost of transitioning from diesel to electric trucks – not just for Ryder itself but for the greater economy at large. Then, we hand out roses to those doing right by truckers and razzberries to those doing wrong. And finally, visitors to the OOIDA tour truck have been talking about one thing more than anything – that the price of just about everything seems to be going up.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:25 – The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!

25:10 – Roses & Razzberries

40:09 – Inflation ruminations

New Jersey has long collected a tax from truckers “doing business” in the state. Now, an enforcement effort is catching some by surprise. Also, does FMCSA do a good job of determining which carriers are safe enough to be on the road? And does its system need updating? An upcoming listening session will explore those questions. And four states are taking action intended to help alleviate the truck parking shortage, while a new Utah law takes aim at those who take part in road rage.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:14 – Unexpected state tax digs into truckers’ wallets

25:09 – FMCSA may change how it decides what carriers are safe

40:09 – States try different methods to solve truck parking crisis

Three states are taking the pulse of trucking regarding the parking crisis. Land Line’s Tyson Fisher explains why it’s important to chime in. Also, when you get your own authority, getting insurance is usually one of the first orders of business. We’ll discuss what coverage is needed and more. And plenty of capacity means less negotiating power for drivers. Our Market Update covers load-to-truck ratios and looks ahead to reefer traffic on the July Fourth holiday.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:14 – States ask truckers about parking needs

25:09 – Insurance when you’re getting your own authority

40:09 – A look ahead to the July Fourth spot market

Researchers at the University of Connecticut are looking to go beyond state lines in hopes of sparking investment in parking expansion. Also, another successful SuperRigs is in the books – and this year's winner says he went just to have fun, because it was in his own backyard. And New York has delayed its congestion pricing plan, so what does that decision mean for other cities that were considering similar proposals?

0:00 – Newscast

10:14 – Researchers look to tech to help solve the truck parking crisis

25:09 – Victory at SuperRigs special for winner

40:09 – What does New York congestion pricing delay mean to the rest of the U.S.?

A new law in Colorado is going to change the state’s chain laws and will look at adding chain-up areas, parking options in some high-impact locations, left lane restrictions and more. We’ll go over what’s happening and why it’s important with Greg Fulton of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association. And we’ll discuss a lawsuit over a truck ban in the commercial areas of the town of Vail, Colo. – and its implications nationally – with Fulton and OOIDA’s state affairs expert, Doug Morris.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:14 – Colorado changes chain laws, eyes truck parking and more.

Many truckers do their own maintenance. Either way, it’s a good idea to have some tools with you. Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia covers the top five. Also, the discussion over a possible side underride guard requirement will now go into next year – with the group discussing it severely divided. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis recently saw a disturbing situation involving a truck parking at the roadside. He’ll tell us about that – and the need for some better signage at exit ramps.

0:00 – Newscast

10:14 – The underride guard debate will continue into next year

25:09 – The top five tools to have with you on the road

40:09 – A bad example of roadside parking

Now that New York City’s congestion pricing is on hold, will it move forward, and when? And what will happen regarding lawsuits over the plan? Also, a safety group is shining a light on the importance of non-commercial drivers securing their loads. We speak with the woman who started Secure Your Load Day. And Louisiana lawmakers are taking a look at changes to rules for truck owners’ liability and towing. Meanwhile, Florida is putting some restrictions on how vehicle taxes and fees can be used.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:14 – Congestion pricing in NYC on hold – what’s next?

25:09 – Effort focuses on getting four-wheelers to secure their loads

40:09 – Truck owners’ liability, towing action in Louisiana