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Bad brokers and fake brokers are making a mess in trucking right now with rampant fraud. We’ll discuss what you need to know. Also, after more than 35 years and 4 million safe driving miles, a truck driver rode into retirement in October with plenty of stories to tell. And there were a lot of ups and downs on the market for week 46. Brent Hutto of Truckstop covers that, plus current conditions and spot load availability. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Celebrating 4 million miles of success 24:52 – How bad is broker fraud right now? 39:41 – Ups and downs for now, but better days ahead

President-elect Trump’s choice for transportation secretary is former congressman and recent Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy. We break down the pick and then explore the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposed rule on broker transparency. After that, we look at how the Colorado State Patrol is using geofencing to help truckers, plus Texas’ efforts to expand truck parking. And finally, New Jersey is experiencing pushback over upcoming electric vehicle mandates, while a proposed mandate in California gets the veto treatment. 0:00 – Duffy tapped to lead U.S. DOT; broker transparency rule 10:31 – Helping truckers through geofencing 24:52 – Texas DOT expands truck parking 39:41 – Pushback over New Jersey EV mandate; California veto

As President-elect Trump makes his picks to lead various government agencies, what can we expect by way of trucking policy? We run through the possible changes on the horizon, including what might happen with the Biden administration’s controversial emission standards. Then, some advice about tax planning as we approach the end of the year. Finally, the new year brings a new class of Congress and a new administration in the White House. How will the changes shape OOIDA’s priority list? 0:00 – Newscast 10:31 – Transportation under President-elect Trump 24:52 – Tax planning 39:41 – OOIDA’s priorities for 2025

Who will be the transportation secretary in the upcoming Trump administration? A number of interesting names are being floated. Also, the Veterans Community Project began in Kansas City, Mo. We'll speak with the folks at that location, as well as another in Missouri. Then, SJ Munoz, Tyson Fisher and Ryan Witkowski of Land Line Magazine will offer up some Roses and Razzberries. And OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops campaign is wrapping up, but there’s still time to contribute.  0:00 – Who will be the next secretary of transportation? 10:21 – A look back at where VCP got its start 24:52 – Roses and Razzberries 39:41 – A farewell to this year’s Truckers For Troops

The Republican Party is set to control Congress, the White House and the Supreme Court. Will trucking issues like speed limiters or parking move ahead? Also, the Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award honors the top rookie trucker who is a veteran. This year’s contest is underway. And some drivers have a device that flips up their license plate – hiding it when their vehicle is doing something sketchy. But one state may take a stand against them. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Award honors top veteran rookie driver 24:52 – Election results could move some big issues forward 39:41 – State tackles license plate flippers

What the Veterans Community Project is building at its campus in Sioux Falls, S.D., is changing lives, one veteran at a time. Also, truckers being coerced into violating the regulations have a place where they can report that to the federal government – and we’ll explain how to use it. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says there used to be a sense of camaraderie among truckers, but that feeling has – for several reasons – faded from the industry over time. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – VCP changing one life at a time in South Dakota 24:52 – Reporting when someone tries to get you to violate the regulations 39:41 – Is the sense of community fading from trucking?

As OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops campaign continues, Land Line Now takes you to the Veterans Community Project site in Longmont, Colo., to see how it spends every day helping veterans in need. Then, we give advice on handling a ticket and why you should always pause before paying it off. And finally, we offer a look at the latest spot market data and what it means for you. 0:00 – Newscast 10:32 – Truckers For Troops: Veterans Community Project in Longmont, Colo. 24:53 – Pause before paying off a ticket 39:52 – Spot market update

An OOIDA Foundation survey sheds some new light on the lack of truck parking nationwide. Also, we’ll speak with a few people who’ve been around since the very beginning of Truckers For Troops about its history. And a Colorado DOT official explains why the state is putting a handheld cellphone ban in place for all vehicles. Then, the OOIDA Board of Directors meets twice a year to discuss the issues the Association will pursue in the coming year. 0:00 – Survey: Parking problems still rampant 10:21 – A look back at the start of Truckers For Troops 24:52 – Colorado cellphone ban starts soon 39:41 – OOIDA Board to discuss speed limiters, broker issues and more

FMCSA wants to delay the compliance date for a broker financial responsibility rule. Also, a broker transparency proposal was supposed to come last month, but we’re still waiting. And carrier tracking, harassing phone calls and other problems are poisoning the relationship between some brokers and carriers. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis has noticed a phenomenon: the idea that speed limiters may actually cause speeding. 0:00 – Rule on broker bonds may be delayed 10:21 – Broker transparency – when will FMCSA act on that? 24:52 – Carrier tracking and harassing phone calls among current broker problems 39:41 – Do speed limiters actually cause speeding?

Now that Election Day is behind us, we'll discuss what the results mean for trucking. Also, officials from Trucker Path and Truckers Against Trafficking discuss making reporting suspicious activity around sex trafficking easier. And across the country, voters earlier this week made their views known on a series of transportation-related ballot issues and elected officials. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – The election and trucking: What’s next? 24:52 – Alliance aims to help fight human trafficking 39:41 – Voters decide on state transportation ballot issues

The holiday-shipping season is about to pick up steam, and Hamish Woodrow of Motive is cautiously optimistic. Also, Jami Jones goes over details of FMCSA’s final rule on oral fluid drug testing. And from more federal funding for truck parking projects to another city moving to ban truck parking on city streets, Tyson Fisher joins us for another edition of The Parking Zone. Then, the marketplace continues to maintain strength for available freight. Truckstop's Brent Hutto goes over the freight data and rates. 0:00 – Final rule issued on oral fluid drug testing 10:21 – Motive: Jingle bells ringing for holiday-shipping season 24:52 – Good news and bad news on truck parking 39:41 – Freight availability holding fast

Currently, we’re tracking a change to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. And it could have a big effect on a large number of truckers. Also, the insurance claims process after an incident can take a long time, but video footage can speed up that process and save you some money. And as they do with any new thing that comes along, bad guys have found ways to use AI for their benefit. We have some tips on what you can do to protect yourself. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Big changes coming soon to drug and alcohol rules 24:52 – Why you should consider a dash cam 39:41 – Artificial intelligence creates some real cybersecurity threats

Is the under-21 pilot program for interstate trucking meeting its goals? We’ll find out what the Congressional Research Service says. Also, OOIDA is working to dispel the driver shortage myth, increase truck parking and encourage lawmakers to show their support for the industry. And a small eastern Tennessee town cut off by flooding from Hurricane Helene has found a unique way to reconnect – one involving semitrailers. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – OOIDA tackles driver shortage myth, truck parking and more 24:52 – Small town reconnects with the world in a unique way 39:51 – Is the under-21 pilot program really working?

The Truck Leasing Task Force estimates that at least 200,000 truck drivers have been negatively affected by predatory lease-purchase agreements – and that’s a conservative estimate. Land Line Now has full coverage of this week’s task force meeting. Then, Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia shares advice that could be helpful for any trucker who feels the tug of sentimentality when deciding to trade in one set of keys for another. We also have a preview of this month's edition of Land Line Magazine. And finally, we mull over untraditional career paths for truckers. 0:00 – “Horror stories” of predatory lease-purchase agreements 10:25 – Refurbish that older truck – or move on?   25:09 – New issue of Land Line Magazine 40:21 – Untraditional career paths for truckers

When it comes to cybersecurity, drivers and carriers need to stay vigilant – and we’ve got tips on how to do that. Plus, speaking of security concerns, electronic logging devices have fallen into that category for years, but now there’s a new thing to be concerned about: the vulnerabilities of autonomous trucks. A new federal agency is looking into it. Then, we go over New Entrant Safety Audit requirements from A to Z. And finally, topics of new laws in California and New York range from warehouses and truck routes to speed and red-light cameras. 0:00 – Cybersecurity vigilance 10:25 – Vulnerabilities of autonomous tech & Truck Leasing Task Force 25:09 – New Entrant Safety Audit FAQ 40:21 – New trucking-related laws in Calif. & N.Y.

The director of the American Logistics Aid Network offers an update on relief efforts in the wake of two hurricanes in the Southeast. Also, there are ways truck drivers can protect themselves against predatory towing – and the insurance options they choose can play a big role. Then, seasonality in the market is returning, and rates are heading in a positive direction. We'll get the full run down from Brent Hutto of Truckstop in today's Market Update. 0:00 – Newscast 10:15 – Truckers pitch in on continuing hurricane relief 25:08 – Protecting yourself from predatory towing 40:20 – Is fall bringing a spring in rates?

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

How you prepare for taxes should be a year-round effort to manage your business and get the best results. Tax expert Barry Fowler explains. Also, women are taking a bigger role in trucking, and some of them are being honored for the work they do behind the wheel. We’ll talk with one, Christie Tilton. 0:00 – Newscast 10:15 – What you need to know about taxes as a trucker 25:08 – Trucker honored for her work in the industry

Tesla’s full self-driving feature is in the crosshairs of federal regulators, but an attorney and traffic safety expert worries it may be too little, too late. Plus, NHTSA has begun to examine the way in which states collect crash data – and while that may not sound like a big deal, the end result could factor into the decision-making process for things like side underride guards and more. And finally, observations from the road, from more and more used trucks showing up for sale to cashless tolling and more. 0:00 – Newscast 10:25 – Tesla probe: too little, too late? 25:09 – Lack of uniformity on crash data 40:21 – More and more used trucks up for sale

Attendees of OOIDA’s Truck to Success seminar explain how the comprehensive course is helping them plan for the future. Plus, a preview of next week’s Truck Leasing Task Force meeting, along with new details on changes to FMCSA’s motor carrier registration system. Then, what paperwork you need to keep in the cab at all times. And finally, a rundown of the transportation questions on the ballot in big cities on Election Day. 0:00 – OOIDA’s Truck to Success seminar 10:25 – Truck Leasing Task Force & new motor carrier registration system 25:09 – Paperwork to keep in the cab & advice for finding a CME 40:21 – Election Day transportation questions