LLN (3/30/22) – Dry van line-haul rates are down and the price of fuel is up. So what are we likely to see in the short term? Dean Croke of DAT explains. Also, our coverage of the Mid-America Trucking Show continues with a look at a number of events that took place in Louisville. We’ll have details on the 50th anniversary Wall of Fame celebration, the big event Women in Trucking put on and the OOIDA Town Hall Meeting. There was a common thread throughout all of it: everyone was glad to be back taking in all that MATS has to offer. And the president has submitted his annual budget to Congress, and it includes more money for transportation. So how much, and what will it pay for? 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – MATS wrap up. 24:47 – The latest on freight, rates. 39:37 – The president’s budget.

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A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways. Also, an effort underway right now in South Dakota is designed to combat human trafficking – and to involve truckers in the effort. Then, we sit down with OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department to discuss what additional coverage you should consider. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – South Dakota effort combats human trafficking 24:59 – Extra coverages for your truck insurance 40:23 – Efforts designed to combat highway protests

Land Line Now, April 23, 2024

The U.S. EPA is forging ahead with strict new emission standards for heavy-trucks. We’ll explain why OOIDA objects. As Baltimore recovers from the recent bridge collapse, several issues need to be resolved – including truck parking. Also, the 35th annual Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Convoy will pay homage to the very first Make-A-Wish kid, who started it all. And as the OOIDA Board of Directors meets this week, members will be offering guidance to the Association’s Washington, D.C., staff. We’ll take a look at what the Washington crew does and how the board guides it. 0:00 – OOIDA concerns with emission standards 10:22 – Baltimore bridge collapse update: parking issues 24:59 – Mother’s Day Convoy honors first Make-A-Wish kid 40:23 – What issues will OOIDA pursue?

Land Line Now, April 22, 2024

A well-paid trucker is a safe trucker. Michael Belzer of Wayne State University concluded that about both intrastate and interstate truckers. Also, the CVSA wants FMCSA to change inspection report procedures. Meanwhile, a rare unanimous decision by the Supreme Court has implications for the trucking industry. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – CVSA inspection petition – not a good idea 24:59 – Economist: Pay and safety go hand-in-hand in trucking

Land Line Now, April 19, 2024

An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver. Meanwhile, a request by Florida for an exemption from CDL testing rules failed to succeed. Also, a man who started as a funeral director talks about what led him to a career in trucking. And Marty Ellis has noticed something that truckers should look for – signs that indicate the carrier you work for may be in trouble. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for research forum 24:59 – From funeral director to truck driver 40:23 – Signs your carrier may be on the way out

Land Line Now, April 18, 2024

 The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week's Market Update, we'll discuss with Robert Rouse of DAT how that will impact certain markets. Also, heat remains the No. 1 enemy of your tires, but there are things you can do to mitigate and prevent damage. Andy McCulloch of Michelin has the cure. Then, knowing what to do before legal situations get hairy is the best practice, and James Mennella and Jeff McConnell of Road Law have sound advice. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Preventing tire damage from heat 24:59 – Handling legal situations from the road 40:23 – Time to start your engines for produce season

Rates down, fuel up – so what’s ahead?

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