Land Line Now

Troopers in Louisiana say they just busted up another staged crash scheme targeting truckers – and Congress has a plan to stop future criminals from trying something similar. Then, on the 20th anniversary of Land Line Now’s very first episode, we take a deep dive on another debut – “Convoy” by C.W. McCall, which hit the airwaves on June 6, 1975, and spurred a decade-long trucker craze. And the latest data on the freight market foretells more rough days ahead.

0:00 – Another staged crash scheme?

10:12 – 50th Anniversary of “Convoy” debut: Part I

24:48 – 50th Anniversary of “Convoy” debut: Part II

39:16 – Freight market data foretells more rough days ahead

Some of America’s bridges are in need of help, and the Federal Highway Administration is stepping up with some money to set things right. Also, Canadian and OOIDA board member Johanne Couture chats about life on the road and what it's like trucking from up North to the Lower 48. And what kind of person drives an older, long-nosed conventional truck? OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis wonders what truckers think when they see them on the road.

0:00 – Newscast

10:12 – Feds send big money to help fix bridges

24:48 – The ins and outs of cross-border trucking for Canadians

39:16 – What does a long-nosed conventional tell you about the driver?

A Nevada trucking group is threatening a $500 delivery surcharge in Clark County if officials do not address truck parking. Also, time spent sitting can lead to many health problems, including “dead butt syndrome.” Then, a bridge called the Can Opener in the town of Delaware, Ohio, has been named a historic site. And market demand, loads and truck availability were all down last week, but compared to last year, things are looking good.

0:00 – Truck parking problem may lead to delivery surcharge

10:12 – Avoiding the scourge of ‘dead butt syndrome’

24:48 – Bridge in Ohio opens trucks up like a can opener

39:16 – Spot market falters just a bit this week

The biennial update is something every trucker on his or her own authority has to do – but it’s not that hard, and you can do it yourself. Also, the easy way isn’t always the best way. That’s why leased-on truckers should have their own insurance coverage. And Washington state’s governor has OK’d a $15.5-billion, two-year transportation budget – one that includes new and increased taxes and fees.

0:00 – Newscast

10:12 – Biennial update is an easy do-it-yourself item for truckers

24:48 – Why it’s better to have your own insurance and not the carrier’s

39:16 – Washington state to spend billions on roads – and hike taxes

Instead of pointing to new technology or regulations, an NTSB report linked a recent collision to the need for more truck parking. Also, OOIDA board member Ken Becker recently met with the Texas Freight Advisory Committee to discuss important issues such as truck parking. And from tornados to heavy trucks, June's Land Line Magazine explores some of the biggest dangers you need to be aware of out on the road.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Truck parking on the agenda at Texas freight panel

24:32 – Big trucks and twisters and scammers, oh my!

39:32 – Report on wreck points to need for more truck parking

One court struck down the Trump tariff plan – and another put it back in place. We’ll offer some analysis about the effect on trucking. Also, truckers love coffee. But for one woman from Puerto Rico, an interest in coffee led her to begin her path into the trucking industry. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says we used to share the road, but now we fight on the road. He’ll offer his thoughts on the state of road rage and more.

0:00 – Tariff back-and-forth – how will it affect trucking?

10:05 – How coffee led one woman to a career in trucking

39:32 – Anger among drivers is making our roads less safe

FMCSA’s effort to cut a number of regulations is targeting rules that could be eliminated with little to no impact on highway safety. Also, the annual American Truck Historical Society National Convention and Antique Truck Show kicks off next week in Wisconsin’s state capital. And several states are working on bills that would affect the move toward autonomous trucks, while Oregon debates two versions of road funding.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Regulatory rollback targets rules that don’t affect safety

24:32 – Nation’s biggest antique truck show just down the road

39:32 – States taking a closer look at autonomous trucks

The Trump administration promised to strip transportation regulations if it doesn’t hurt safety – and that effort appears to have begun. Also, SuperRigs kicks off Thursday, May 29 in Atlanta. Then, many people don’t know what cabotage is, but it’s an important issue that can affect the rates you get. And fewer loads and more trucks are being seen on the spot market for week 20.

0:00 – Effort to cut regulations is underway, in a big way

10:05 – SuperRigs is this weekend – here’s what you can expect

24:32 – Cabotage – what it is and why you should care

39:32 – Truckstop says fewer loads on the roads this week

From the company driver per diem to overtime pay for truckers and more, OOIDA has some real concerns about the contents of the budget reconciliation bill. Also, because of all the ways it’s tracked, your history in previous jobs could give you some real problems when you’re searching for a new one.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – The ghost of jobs past could haunt your future

39:32 – Provisions in reconciliation bill could hit truckers

One of the biggest things that can mess up your truck is hitting a large animal. Now, the Oregon DOT thinks it has a solution.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Helping Bambi avoid hitting your truck