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Lease-purchase programs have been a target of a federal panel, but meanwhile, truckers still struggle with them. Also, the Biden administration has stated when it expects to have some new regulations out – but will that schedule hold water in 2025? Then, we reach deep into our archives for a look back at truckers’ Christmas traditions. And Truckstop says signs point to better days ahead – but until then, it has some advice for weathering the storm. 0:00 – When can we expect rules on speed limiters, AEBs? 10:06 – Truckers still face big problems with lease-purchase 25:00 – Truckers tell us their Christmas traditions 39:51 – Happy days are here again – maybe in 2025

Sam Graves will remain chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and that has big implications for a number of trucking issues. Also, what are traffic ticket services, how do these membership-style clubs work and how do you make sure they get the job done? Road Law explains. And a so-called truck-eating bridge dubbed the Can Opener that’s located in Delaware, Ohio, is showing up on Google Maps as a historic site. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – The truth behind traffic ticket services 25:00 – Truck-eating bridge gets historic status on Google 39:51 – Graves may accelerate issues like truck parking

Every two years, members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association choose who will fill positions on the Association’s Board of Directors. As part of that process, here on the show, we bring you interviews with each one of those candidates so you have the information you need to vote. Today, we’ll have interviews with Mike Nichols, Grover Nelson, Aaron Treece and Casey Mulder. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Mike Nichols 25:00 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Grover Nelson and Aaron Treece 39:51 – OOIDA Board of Directors election: Casey Mulder

Rep. Brad Finstad’s bill to force regulators to consider small businesses when crafting new rules passes the U.S. House. Also, A court has granted class-action status to a lawsuit accusing Swift of failing to pay overtime in Washington state. Then, a Shell official discusses its Starship concept truck, designed to demonstrate fuel efficiency. And Marty Ellis has been thinking about the Christmas season – and has a few gift suggestions for people with a trucker in the family. 0:00 – Swift lawsuit goes class action 10:06 – Finstad discusses effort to help small businesses 25:00 – Shell’s experimental truck continues to push boundaries of fuel efficiency 39:51 – A few gift ideas for the trucker in your life

What does Rep. Sam Graves’ return as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mean for major trucking issues? Also, brokers are among the most infuriating problems truckers deal with – and that includes their lack of transparency. Then, from a trucking company that helped a trucker in need to a court that made a bad decision on tolls, we’ll offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And a California lawmaker is taking aim at CARB’s recent updates to its low-carbon fuel standard – something that will increase the price of fuel. 0:00 – What trucking issues will Sam Graves put first? 10:06 – OOIDA makes big push on broker transparency 25:00 – Roses and Razzberries 39:51 – Lawmaker plans to fight CARB fuel standard

Is paid parking going to play a role in solving the truck parking crisis? If new developments are any indication, maybe not. Also, OOIDA’s compliance experts have received a lot of calls about brokers, carrier tracking, harassing phone calls and more – and they have some advice. And this week, there’s good news: Rates are up 2 cents week over week. Brent Hutto from Truckstop explains why he thinks things are looking good. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – What role will paid parking play in solving the crisis? 25:00 – How to deal with brokers, carrier tracking and more 39:51 – Things are looking good for the freight market

A Christmas tradition that dates back more than 50 years continues this year in Boston – and a truck driver is one of many people responsible for making it happen. Then, Land Line Now covers all the bases for securing insurance when getting your own authority. Also, we look at the two candidates vying to lead the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee moving forward. And finally, the time to push for more broker transparency is now.   0:00 – Newscast 10:17 – Boston Christmas Tree 25:01 – Securing insurance under your own authority 39:52 – Who will lead the House T&I committee next year?

It’s often easier – and less expensive, painful and time-consuming – to do some very simple things to prevent an illness, as opposed to treating it once you have it. That’s a very timely thought right now, with respiratory illness season upon us. And the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a program called “Risk Less, Do More” that encourages preventing illness. Dr. Donald Dumford, the medical director of infection prevention at the Cleveland Clinic in Akron, Ohio, joins the show to discuss this program and the problems it’s designed to prevent. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – An ounce of prevention this flu season

Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas talks about his bill to give truckers bathroom access at shippers and receivers, plus other trucking legislation. Also, Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine offer analysis of a broker transparency proposal and a bill to temper regulations that affect small businesses. And cold weather means that truckers soon will face questions of when to chain up and what is required by law in different states. 0:00 – Newscast 10:06 – Rep. Nehls discusses fight for bathroom access 25:00 – Broker transparency, small-business aid move forward 39:51 – To chain up or not to chain up – that is the question

Five states are set to implement new truck emission standards soon. Despite heavy pushback, the plans appear to be moving forward. Also, a lease-purchase task force is ready to release a highly critical report regarding lease-purchase agreements. Now, the ball is in FMCSA’s court. And Oregon is among the states with a new truck emission rule. But a state lawmaker is determined to do something to delay or stop it. 0:00 – Five states pushing for new, strict emission rules 10:06 – Task force calls lease-purchase ‘driver oppression’ 25:00 – Lawmaker battles against her state’s new truck emission rule

FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force is ready for its final report, which is likely not good news for lease-purchase deals. Also, Andrew King and Charles Sperry of the OOIDA Foundation explain what they’re seeing that gives them hope a turnaround is coming soon. Then, Road Dog Coffee company discusses the new blend it’s brewed up to honor radio personality Dave Nemo. And the Thanksgiving holiday disrupted the freight market, but Truckstop expects things to return to business as usual. 0:00 – Task force to recommend end of lease-purchase model 10:06 – Report shows hope for coming turnaround in freight market 25:00 – New coffee blend will honor a radio legend 39:51 – Truckstop: business as usual by end of year

Could you have avoided a wreck you were in? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing changes to its Crash Preventability Determination Program. Also, a University of Dayton study shows that cable barriers have been effective at preventing crossover wrecks. Then, truckers are reporting a new problem with some carrier rating services used by brokers. And a legislative effort in Pennsylvania would address concerns over lawsuit abuse in the state. 0:00 – FMCSA looks to expand crash preventability program 10:06– Study: Cable barriers are preventing crossovers 25:00 – Carrier rating service trend could harm truckers 39:51 – Pennsylvania lawmakers want action on lawsuit abuse

Nothing much is likely to happen in Congress during the lame duck session, but the new year could bring action on company drivers’ per diem. Also, Associate Editor Tyson Fisher talks about this month's issue of Land Line Magazine, including what 2025 might be like for autonomous trucks. Then, we hear how EZ Pete Interiors of Iowa got started and what it's like transforming trucks into a driver's dream come true.  0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – 2025 may see some big advances for autonomous trucks 24:52 – Making someone’s dream truck come true 39:41 – Per diem for company drivers may be on 2025 agenda

Today on our program, we’re going to do something a little different: We’re going to run a single interview. Jimmy Mac works for RadioNemo, which produces the Dave Nemo Show. He follows in the footsteps of legends of trucking radio – including, of course, Dave Nemo, who’s been in trucking radio for more than 50 years. Now that Nemo is in his version of a farewell tour, Mac is one of the people who is ready to carry forward that tradition. We’ll bring you an interview with him by Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones.

CargoNet warns of a troubling trend in cargo theft likely to occur over the long holiday weekend – and Keith Lewis, CargoNet’s vice president of operations, says organized crime rings are involved. Also, Land Line Now brings you our annual holiday tradition – a reading of the short story “Something for Stevie” by author Dan Anderson. Then, the National Private Truck Council recently named 27 truckers as National Driver All Stars – and among them is Christie Tilton of Eaton, Ohio. 0:00 – Watch for increased cargo theft this weekend 10:21 – ‘Something for Stevie’ 24:52 – Woman honored for her work behind the wheel

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh takes a look back at his recent debate on the so-called “driver shortage” – and offers some analysis on what was said. Also, two men with a New York truck dealer share what impact the upcoming New York emission rule could have on their business. And rates should improve as we head into the holiday season. We’ll get the latest numbers from Brent Hutto of Truckstop. 0:00 – Pugh offers some analysis of ‘driver shortage’ debate 10:21 – Dealer says emission rule will lead to problems 39:41 – Holiday bringing some gravy to the freight market

A rule already on the books to make brokers more financially responsible is not yet in effect. We’ll explain why that is. Also, the president-elect has named his pick for labor secretary. What do we know about the nominee, and what does this selection mean for trucking? Then, truckers likely notice some places are more likely than others to give them a ticket. We’ll list some hot spots. And while some states are ready to require electric trucks, Pennsylvania is trying a little more carrot and a lot less stick. 0:00 – What does new Labor Department leader mean for trucking? 10:21 – Fix for broker bonds delayed – here’s why 24:52 – What are the nation’s biggest ticket hot spots? 39:41 – A little more carrot than stick on electric trucks

CargoNet’s Keith Lewis explains how organized crime rings have helped shift the landscape on cargo theft as the holiday weekend approaches. Also, two cybersecurity experts from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association discuss what they're seeing and how you can protect yourself. Then, we’ll get an update on the proposed broker transparency rule – and insight into broker pushback on the topic – from Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Holiday brings a troubling trend in cargo theft 24:52 – Protecting yourself from cybersecurity threats 39:41 – Pushback against broker transparency effort

We’ll offer some analysis on the move toward broker transparency and where New York City’s effort to install congestion pricing stands. Also, Sgt. Jason Morris of the Kentucky State Police discusses an enforcement blitz that targeted four-wheelers as well as commercial trucks. And the holidays are coming up soon, which has OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis thinking about the sacrifices so many truck drivers make in service of their career. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Broker transparency, congestion pricing top this week’s news 24:52 – Kentucky cracks down on trucks and four-wheelers during blitz 39:41 – The life of a trucker during the holidays

A debate on the so-called driver shortage ended up as a discussion on the retention problem in trucking. Also, at the Women In Trucking conference, OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh spoke out on truck parking – or more precisely, the lack thereof. Then, OOIDA has long pushed for broker transparency, and FMCSA has proposed a rule that looks like it’s headed in the right direction. And President-elect Trump’s pick to head the U.S. DOT may give us some insight into what will happen on key trucking issues. 0:00 – Both sides of debate agree – it’s really a retention problem 10:21 – Pugh describes depth of truck parking problem 24:52 – OOIDA: FMCSA headed right way on broker transparency 39:41 – What does Trump’s DOT pick mean for trucking?