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Each day's show includes a newscast keyed to the most important and current issues in trucking, national and state legislative analysis, as well as longer pieces that cover everything from truckers' lifestyle to regulatory information.

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Feb 28, 2019

LLN (2/27/19) – Rates are continuing their seasonal slide, and spot demand has dropped. Also: It’s a good idea to take stock of your overall health early in the year. Meanwhile, Oil prices surge as OPEC restricts pumping. And a bill to lower the interstate CDL age is again in Congress.

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Feb 27, 2019

LLN (2/26/19) – The FMCSA’s Ray Martinez said publicly that the agency is moving forward with Hours of Service reform. Also: A Louisiana carrier has turned a truck into a tribute to fallen police officers. Meanwhile, OOIDA asks Missouri lawmakers to curb outrageous towing bills. Uber Freight is giving truckers the...


Feb 26, 2019

LLN (2/25/19) – The tax reform law removed the per diem for company drivers, a valuable deduction that took thousands off their taxable incomes. Also: The attorney for trucker Dominic Oliveira discusses his victory at the Supreme Court over New Prime over arbitration. In addition: You need to consider the long-term...


Feb 25, 2019

LLN (2/22/19) – Buying authority from someone else may be nothing more than buying someone else’s problems. Also: We’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. Meanwhile, an old school method may be the best way to fight fatigue. Jon Osburn chats about a...


Feb 22, 2019

LLN (2/21/19) – An internal DOT auditor is investigating the FMCSA’s medical certification program. Also: An effort is underway to update the testing process for commercial driver’s licenses. Utah lawmakers work to extend a truck ban on the Legacy Parkway. Lawmakers want to repeal collection of...