A possible dockworkers’ strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could create problems in the trucking industry, at ports and beyond. Also, an ATRI survey on detention time found that on the whole, the problem is on the decline in the trucking industry. And when it comes to hiring on a driver, there are a few things you should take into consideration – including your insurance. Then, the number of loads posted on the DAT One load board hit 2019 levels last week. Robert Rouse of DAT has the details.

0:00 – Dockworkers’ strike could be a problem for trucking

10:07 – Some good news in detention time report

25:00 – The impact of hiring drivers on your insurance

40:06 – Loads on board reach 2019 levels

OSHA is cracking down on a company that thumbed its nose at hours-of-service rules – and it’s going to cost the company a substantial fine. Also, a Texas program that is designed to turn traffic lights green for trucks in city traffic is expanding to new parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Then, how do attorneys handle the situation when a client could be numerous states away from the court? Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law explain. And finally, Texas is making a huge investment in transportation, with roads getting a big chunk of the funding.

0:00 – OSHA hits carrier hard on hours-of-service violations 

10:07 – Program designed to turn stoplights green for truckers

25:00 – What to do when the trucker is far from the court

40:06 – State makes big investments in transportation         

The OOIDA Foundation is tracking some positive developments in its latest quarterly market report – but don’t get your hopes up quite yet. Plus, getting a ticket or inspection violation is frustrating enough, even more so when you don’t know how it’s going to affect your record. This advice might help. Then, the American Logistics Aid Network steps in to organize the logistics when disasters strike in the U.S. – and there are a lot right now. And finally, negotiations to avoid a government shutdown have hit a snag, with the clock ticking.

0:00 – Freight market showing more signs of slow recovery

10:17 – How tickets, violations can affect your record

25:00 – When disaster strikes, ALAN steps in

40:06 – Government shutdown talks hit snag

A U.S. Senator is calling on FMCSA to crack down on unlicensed commercial truck drivers in the wake of several incidents. We’ll discuss that, along with the denial of an ELD exemption request and more as we cover the news of the day. Then, with so much information out there, it’s easy to get fooled. How do you navigate through the confusion? Plus, we hand out roses to those doing right by truckers – and razzberries to those who aren’t – in our latest installment of Roses and Razzberries. And finally, some good advice when it comes to all this talk about the electrification of large trucks: take a deep breath.

0:00 – U.S. Senator calls for more CDL scrutiny

10:17 – Surviving the information age

25:00 – Roses & Razzberries

40:06 – Anxious about the future? Take a deep breath

Like a horror movie villain that just won’t stay down, the bid to raise the minimum insurance level for commercial trucks is back in the spotlight. Then, new details on California’s plan for autonomous trucks and a U.S. DOT update on speed limiters, broker transparency and more. Plus, why are some brokers charging certain fees that can cost thousands of dollars? And finally, full coverage of New Jersey’s efforts to comply with new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rules, along with California’s attempt to clarify its weight-limit rule for certain trucks.

0:00 – Bid to raise minimum insurance level

10:17 – Autonomous trucks in Calif., USDOT regulatory timelines

25:00 – Brokers tacking on extra fees

40:06 – N.J. complies while Calif. clarifies

Two nuclear verdicts targeting the trucking industry have made national headlines in recent days – and both raise serious questions and concerns about where we may be heading. Plus, cargo theft cases have skyrocketed in recent years. But just how bad is it out there? ATRI intends to find out. Then, a look at the latest truck parking news across the nation. And finally, Land Line Now checks in on the latest spot market data, courtesy of Truckstop.

0:00 – Nuclear verdicts target trucking industry

10:17 – Cargo theft survey

25:00 – The Parking Zone

40:06 – Spot market update

FMCSA is giving the public additional time to comment on whether its regulatory guidance documents need to be updated, while support grows for a bipartisan bill that would guarantee overtime pay for truckers. Plus, there’s nothing good about being involved in an accident, but if you are, look into something called “downtime compensation.” Then, Land Line Now details how even relatively normal weather events can involve insurance considerations. And finally, we look at the impact a potential government shutdown could have on the trucking industry.

0:00 – Guidance document review and GOT Truckers Act

10:17 – Downtime compensation

25:00 – Weather events and insurance considerations

40:06 – How could a government shutdown affect trucking?

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue to be felt in the trucking industry. Two new reports are a reminder of that. One shows a decline in the number of traffic fatalities, while another shows a drop in the number of trucking jobs. Plus, Pilot Flying J is spending the month of September giving thanks to professional drivers. An OOIDA member celebrates 3 million safe driving miles. And a ballot measure in the state of Washington will decide whether stricter emissions regulations remain in place.

0:00 – Traffic fatalities and trucking jobs both decline

10:17 – Pilot Flying J giving thanks to truckers; 3 million safe mile driver

25:00 – Initiative 2117 in Washington state

Another agency within the U.S. DOT is facing a change in leadership. We cover Shailen Bhatt’s departure as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and analyze the DEA’s decision to delay marijuana reclassification. After that, a list of five products for your truck that offer the most bang for your buck. Then, an OOIDA member offers up a cautionary tale about selling your authority. And finally, Marty Ellis, driver of the OOIDA tour truck, has been hearing that some carriers are manipulating ELDs – and he’s got some thoughts.

0:00 – Bhatt leaving FHWA & marijuana reclassification 

10:17 – Five additions for your truck that won’t break the bank

25:00 – Cautionary tale about selling your authority

40:06 – Carriers manipulating ELDs

The government is pushing for electric trucks. But the difficulties caused when those trucks’ batteries catch fire have caught the Department of Transportation’s attention. Also, for many owner-operators, finding a load that pays well enough is half the battle – and requires spending some time on load boards. We’ll explain how to find a good one. Then, OOIDA and Truckers Against Trafficking have joined for a special giveaway to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Electric truck fires draw attention of U.S. DOT

25:00 – How do you find a good load board?

40:06 – TAT, OOIDA join to honor truck drivers

Danny Ramon of Overhaul joins Land Line Now to talk about new trends taking shape in cargo theft and to offer updates on what’s being done. Also, the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship has helped the children, grandchildren and legal dependents of truck drivers get an education. It’s now accepting applications. Then, CVSA’s Brake Safety Week and the lead-up to the Labor Day holiday weekend had an impact on the spot market. We’ll explain.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – What’s being done about cargo theft?

25:00 – OOIDA scholarship now accepting applications

40:06 – Brake Safety Week, holiday have impact on freight market