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Research into self-driving vehicles shows they should be put in park. A professor discusses the topic and the uncertainty that surrounds it. Also, Aurora plans to deploy fully autonomous trucks in Texas soon, despite efforts to slow the process. We’ll answer some of the questions involved. And with some still pushing for electric trucks, it raises some questions – including ones about the effects of these vehicles on the tire selection process and performance expectations.

0:00 – Debate over autonomous trucks sharpens as Aurora readies to take to the road

10:01– Research doesn’t support move to autonomous vehicles

39:25 – How will electric trucks affect tires?

The EPA says it will reconsider rules that would have required a move toward electric trucks and big changes to diesel-powered trucks. Also, we’ll also have information about an Illinois battle over California-style emission regulations. Then, from helping abandoned animals at rest areas to a trucker who helped earthquake victims, we’ll bring you some Roses and Razzberries. And for truckers going the wrong way, one possible fix is a U-turn. But some carriers are not OK with that. OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis offers a few thoughts.

0:00 – A big week for state and federal emission rules

10:01 – EPA readies a rollback on truck rules

24:27 – Roses and Razzberries

39:25 – Carriers unhappy with truckers making U-turns

After years of effort, another attempt to reform predatory towing in Missouri is on the agenda, with one lawmaker determined to get it done. Also, from a reintroduced federal truck parking bill and Missouri’s efforts to address the parking shortage to an FMCSA study that fell a bit short and new truck parking apps, we have plenty of parking news to share. And there’s lots of optimism showing up in the spot market. Brent Hutto with Truckstop says load-posting volumes were above the five-year average.

0:00 – Newscast

10:01– Missouri lawmaker pushes towing reform

24:27 – Federal, state efforts target parking shortage

39:25 – ’Optimism’ is the word of the day in the spot market

As nuclear verdicts continue to raise concerns, several states are taking action by addressing the reasons for high-dollar judgments. Also, some drivers who work for a company as an employee are receiving a 1099 at the end of the year instead of a W2 – which is a problem. And if you're looking for ways to save money while your truck is parked, OOIDA's truck insurance experts have some helpful suggestions.

0:00 – Newscast

10:01– When you get a 1099 but you shouldn’t

24:27 – Saving some money while your truck is parked

39:25 – States battle big verdicts with tort reform

Since the very start, truckers have been exempt from receiving overtime pay. Now, a bill is back in Congress that would change that. Also, the SuperRigs calendar has captured some of the finest trucks in the business. Shell Rotella’s Julie Wright explains what it means for those featured. Then, which states have the best roads, and which have the worst? Consumer Affairs looked at the issue and came up with a list.

0:00 – Newscast

10:01 – The SuperRigs Calendar is out – here’s what you can expect

24:27 – Which states have the best – and worst – roads?

39:25 – Bill to give truckers overtime pay back in Congress

A congressman is determined that his legislation to expand the nation’s number of truck parking spaces will pass into law this year. Also, trucking news this week was topped by important issues such as overtime pay, truck parking and freight fraud. We’ll bring you some analysis. And Missouri's Department of Transportation is in the process of drafting its freight plan, which will address truck parking.

0:00 – Newscast

10:01 – Bost optimistic for truck parking bill this year

24:27 – Overtime pay, parking, freight fraud top this week’s news

39:25 – Missouri freight plan to address truck parking

The GOT Truckers Act, a piece of federal legislation that would guarantee company drivers receive overtime pay, is back in Congress. Also, OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh headed to Washington, D.C., recently to get federal officials up to date on freight fraud in trucking. Then, after a long back-and-forth among businesses, agencies and the courts, it appears a beneficial ownership information requirement is out. And some carriers have moved toward use of inward-facing cameras, but those devices can create problems. OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis shares a recent example.

0:00 – Bill to give truckers overtime pay is back

10:01– Pugh to feds: Freight fraud a growing problem

24:27 – Beneficial ownership information – it may finally be over

39:25 – Carriers may regret inward-facing cameras

Spot market freight is up 13.1% above its normal average – and Brent Hutto says it's so important to pay attention to what happens over the next 30 days. Also, a bridge in Michigan’s capital city of Lansing has for years caused problems for truck drivers due to its low clearance. And proper maintenance is something every trucker should maintain. So what are the most common oversights in this area?

0:00 – Newscast

10:01– Truck-eating bridge keeps turning up like a bad penny

24:27 – Common maintenance oversights on trucks

39:25 – Freight is up, but Truckstop says to look out ahead

Economists have serious concerns about the impact tariffs going into effect today might have on the economy, its supply chain and more. Also, since 2017, FMCSA has reviewed crashes to determine whether they’re preventable – which makes truckers’ safety scores more accurate. And five states are considering programs to either use weigh-in-motion scales or to increase funding for weigh stations, while other states look at changes in weight rules for trucks.

0:00 – Tariffs are here – what does that mean for you?

24:24 – Deciding which crashes are non-preventable

39:23 – Weigh-in-motion, other weight issues in the spotlight

A number of federal lawmakers have put their weight behind a bill that is designed to expand the number of truck parking spaces nationwide. Also, an Ohio Turnpike official lays out a plan to go after tolls left unpaid after the highway moved to open-road tolling for E-ZPass users. And Land Line Magazine’s staff joins the show to discuss how 2025 is expected to be a pivotal year in the march toward autonomous trucks.

0:00 – Newscast

09:46 – Ohio Turnpike targets unpaid tolls

24:24 – The road ahead for autonomous trucks

39:23 – Truck parking effort back in Congress