Land Line Now

When the mandate for electronic logging devices began, so did the concerns about what hackers might be able to do if they were to gain access. And now we know it can be done – because researchers at Colorado State University did it. They tell us how they hacked an ELD, what happened when they did and what the implications could be. Then, Brent Hutto of Truckstop says there are signs of new life on the spot market.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – ELD vulnerabilities to cyberhackers

40:24 – Signs of life on the spot market

A new survey from AAA indicates just how anxious the general public is about self-driving vehicles – although it’s a slightly different story when it comes to driver-assist technologies. Plus, we’ll break down the new beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for small-business truckers. And finally, Florida gets serious about predatory towing reforms, while Wisconsin punts on a bill that would have countered nuclear verdicts.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Fear of self-driving vehicles grows: AAA

25:10 – New BOI reporting requirements

40:24 – Predatory towing & nuclear verdicts

From Kentucky to Missouri and other states in between, more and more state legislatures are taking aim at predatory towing practices. What’s behind the current trend? Plus, an update on the Florida Trucking Association’s Share the Road program. And finally, state and federal regulators come together with industry stakeholders for the Missouri Commercial Motor Vehicle Strategic workshop.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Missouri Commercial Motor Vehicle Strategic workshop

25:08 – Ky. predatory towing bill and Fla. Share the Road program

40:23 – Rush of states take aim at predatory tows

While a lot of truckers are fanatics about maintaining their rigs, obvious things that should be taken care of are sometimes overlooked. We break down the most commonly overlooked maintenance items. Then, analysis of the EPA’s new emission standards for heavy trucks and FMCSA’s push to water down CDL training requirements. And finally, a look at a photo series dedicated to female truck drivers.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Commonly overlooked maintenance items

25:08 – EPA emission standards and CDL training requirements

40:23 – Sisters of the Road photo series

OOIDA has given the FMCSA and its Truck Leasing Task Force an earful regarding what should be done about lease-purchase contracts. Also, Marty Ellis talks about shippers and receivers who have shown through their actions that they care about the truckers who pick up from and deliver to their facilities. And a trucking couple was just three miles away from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore when it collapsed last week. We speak with them and hear their account.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – OOIDA: Here’s how you fix lease-purchase agreements

24:59 – Good shippers and receivers – they are out there

40:23 – Couple describes the day the bridge came down

The number of cargo theft incidents across the board spiked in 2023. Keith Lewis of CargoNet breaks down what’s behind the dramatic increase. Also, Erin Buchanan of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development explains why truckers need to avoid a construction zone on I-20 and where they should travel instead to avoid fines. And the spot market continues to pick up speed as we move further into spring. We'll take a look at the numbers with Robert Rouse of DAT in today's market update.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Why are cargo thefts up so much?

24:59 – Official: Construction zone problems lead to heavy fines for truckers

40:23 – Now it’s cargo’s turn to spring forward

New Jersey soon will increase the tax on both gas and diesel fuel – and a new law means those increases will continue to be automatic. Meanwhile, six states have legislation in the works dealing with ticket quotas. Also, Rodolfo Giacoman of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance talks about the CVSA’s International Driver Excellence Award. And how many tickets is too many? We speak with the guys at Road Law to find out what happens when repeat offenders seek legal help.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – CVSA to honor trucker for excellence

24:59 – What do you do when you have too many tickets?

40:23 – Fuel tax headed up in New Jersey

OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh joined a call with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and discussed how it’s affecting truckers. Also, trucking radio legend Dave Nemo recently announcement his retirement. We’ll chat with him about what his plans are, and hear about his career and the Last Ride of the Road Gang. And the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will issue a final rule on truck emission standards. We’ll get an overview.

0:00 – Newscast

10:00 – Truckers’ concerns about the Baltimore bridge collapse

24:31 – A trucking radio legend gets ready to head into the sunset

39:55 – An overview of the new truck emission standards

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has updated its out-of-service criteria. The changes go into effect on Monday, April 1. Kerri Wirachowsky, CVSA’s director of inspection programs, explains what changes were made and why. And Lewie Pugh argues that the people still have the power in our nation’s capital – but they have to harness it to make change come about. He’ll tell us the best and easiest way to do that. Also, what is the fuel of the future in the trucking industry? Two researchers are working on a project that looks at hydrogen combustion as an option.

0:00 – Update to out-of-service criteria

10:00 – Burning hydrogen one option for future truck engines

39:55 – Who has the power in D.C.?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship. That raises questions and concerns about what’s next. Also, an OOIDA member has been named one of Goodyear's Highway Heroes. We speak with the trucker who risked his life to help stop a man who was fleeing after shooting at a state trooper. And Marty Ellis has some thoughts regarding a collision involving a large truck and a bus, plus what it says about the accuracy and reliability of electronic logging devices – and motor carriers.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:00 – Feds prepare to take action in wake of bridge collapse

24:31 – Trucker springs to action to help trooper in need

39:55 – Wreck tells us something about ELDs