Cargo theft is a problem. That’s no surprise. But the American Transportation Research Institute’s newest report on cargo theft puts the problem into perspective. ATRI’s vice president, Jeff Short, walks us through what they found – along with strategies to curb the ever-growing problem.

Lindsay Lawler wears a lot of hats – singer, songwriter, radio host, “queso queen” – but most of all, she wants to be known as a “connector.” And it comes through in work, whether that be through her music or her show We Should Write on Radio Nemo. Lindsay walks us through her life, how trucking entered it, and her lifelong pursuit of forming connections with people from all walks of life.

We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Land Line Magazine by welcoming in someone who’s been involved from the start. Todd Spencer reminisces about those early days, which included selling his truck to pay for the magazine’s first typesetting machine, and also reflects on everything the magazine has become since. Plus, Spencer Squier used to be a trucker. Now he’s the founder and CEO of Road Dog Coffee Company, which dubs itself as the nation’s first dedicated to showcasing and honoring truckers. And as Squier tells us, this is merely the start of his big plans.

The president recently identified another target for his tariffs: heavy trucks built overseas. Jason Miller, Eli Broad professor of supply chain management, breaks down the possible implications – and lays out why he believes the U.S. economy might already be in recession territory. Then, a recap of this past weekend’s Guilty By Association Truck Show.

When the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds its conferences, Lewie Pugh and Doug Morris of OOIDA are usually outnumbered amongst a sea of law enforcement officers, reps from the mega carriers and others. But that’s also why they go – to make sure the voices of small business truckers are heard. Lewie and Doug tell us about the most recent meeting, along with their thoughts on the 2025 Guilty By Association Truck Show. Then, Dan Lindsey explains how a lack of communication led him to launch the Broker-Carrier Summit, which takes place later this month in Florida.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is clamping down on the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. It’s a conversation that OOIDA has been driving. OOIDA director of government affairs Collin Long reacts to the big news. Plus, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and therapist Buck Black joins us to shine a light on this important topic.

The Guilty By Association Truck Show is underway and our very own Scott Thompson is there. We'll check in with him. We then speak with OOIDA Member, Richard Horvath about the challenges he’s faced getting his CDL with only one arm. Plus, we get Brent Hutto from truckstop.com to break down all the spot market numbers and get some advice on what the next few months could have in store.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has a program that provides CDL training to inmates so they can hit the ground running after release. Deann Bertram joins the show to explain how it’s changing lives. Plus, Danny Ramon of Overhaul details how his company helped stop a suspected cargo theft ring in its tracks.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is making a pitch that would limit personal conveyance. But why? Adrienne Gildea, deputy executive director of CVSA, joins the show to explain, while OOIDA president Todd Spencer makes his case on behalf of truck drivers. Plus, the Guilty By Association Truck Show is right around the corner; we'll speak with OOIDA's marketing department about what attendees can expect.

The Truck Leasing Task Force turned up story after story of truck drivers being victimized by predatory lease-purchase agreements. A new bill in Congress would ensure others don’t suffer the same fate. Collin Long and Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA’s Washington D.C. office fill us in. Plus, you’ve got a lot of time to yourself on the road. Jim Hill, technical support specialist for an app called Libby, explains how its audiobooks can fill your cab with sound and entertainment on just about any topic you want – for free.