LLN (9/7/20) – It’s obvious to everyone that the general economy affects truckers’ livelihoods. But how does it affect your bottom line, and how much? Also, supplemental towing and cleanup coverage can make all the difference when you find yourself in a tough spot – we’ll explain how. And back in July, inspectors fanned out across the U.S. and Canada looking for bad driving behaviors in both trucks and cars. We’ll have information about that, plus a study of safety technology and the latest on a potential COVID-19 vaccine. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – The economy and your bottom line. 25:06 – Towing and cleanup coverage. 39:49 – Operation Safe Driver results.

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Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots. Also, we’ve all likely heard of a basic concept in technology – garbage in, garbage out. That applies to technology in trucking, including autonomous vehicles. And an OOIDA member has a unique way of saving some money – solar panels. We speak with him about the process and how he thinks it will become a lot more common in the future. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – A private approach to truck parking 24:59 – The downside to all the tech in trucking 40:23 – Saving money on your truck with solar

Land Line Now, May 3, 2024

Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will their efforts have a real effect? Also, OOIDA's Paul Torlina discusses what advice he has when it comes to factoring and some of the red flags to be aware of. And headlights and turn signals are more than just lights – both are also communication devices. But Marty Ellis thinks some truckers are forgetting this basic utility of their lights. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles? 24:59 – The red flags to avoid in factoring 40:23 – Old-style trucking: Using lights to communicate

Land Line Now, May 2, 2024

A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute includes some promising data about renewable diesel. Jeff Short of ATRI explains the details. Also, would a new seat make your cab more comfortable? What would a new bumper do? Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia takes a look at the top five upgrades for a truck. And weekly load posts on DAT One decreased last week, but there is a bright spot when it comes to the renewed strength in the produce market. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric? 24:59 – The top five upgrades for your rig 40:23 – Bright spot in the market: produce

Land Line Now, May 1, 2024

Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia has been clear about his opposition to increasing truckers’ minimum insurance requirements. He’ll join the show to discuss his position. Also, David Grimes and Alex Clark of CDL Legal discuss how to handle tickets that come in the mail. And several states are taking action to protect truckers from predatory towing practices and outrageous towing fees. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Effort to increase minimum insurance requirements draws some heat 24:59 – Tickets coming in the mail need to be handled differently 40:23 – States act against predatory towing

Land Line Now, April 30, 2024

Driver training, fraud, electric vehicles and AEBs were all top-of-mind when the truckers on the OOIDA Board of Directors met recently. Also, we catch up with EZ Pete Interiors to talk about what it's like transforming a truck’s interior into a driver's dream come true. Then, Tennessee has a new transportation plan – and it includes some lanes that will charge tolls. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – Transforming the interior of your truck 24:59 – Tolls to play a role in Tennessee highway plan 40:23 – Truckers on board discuss training, fraud, EVs and more

The economy and trucking rates

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