Jan 31, 2020

LLN (1/30/20) – FMCSA has delayed a requirement for driver training, while the U.S. DOT pushes to fight human trafficking. Also, what are the next steps in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement? Left lane restrictions for trucks, anti-left-lane-slowpoke rules, and drive right regulations are on the agendas of...

Jan 30, 2020

LLN (1/29/20) – The winter freight slump and depressed rates continues, but a few bright spots remain. Diesel prices continue to drop as fears over the coronavirus outbreak lead to falling oil prices. Also, another trucker who stepped up to help a person in danger along our highways has been honored for his efforts. A...

Jan 29, 2020

LLN (1/28/20) – Pulled over? At some point, it will happen to every trucker, but what you do then can make a huge difference in what results from the situation. Also, Missouri lawmakers are considering a fuel tax increase for roads, but OOIDA is concerned about efforts to lay a larger share of the burden on truckers....

Jan 28, 2020

LLN (1/27/20) – Some truckers have received letters that appear to be from FMCSA – but which are actually a sales pitch to get those truckers to pay for something they could do themselves for free. Also, what is the first thing you do when you’re pulled over? We’ll have some advice. What do you do when you’re...

Jan 25, 2020

LLN (1/24/20) – Trucking organizations are taking a strong stand against the idea of taxing trucks only as a way to add funding for highways. Also, scientists who study transportation are asking questions about autonomous trucks, hours of service, ELDs and parking. We’ll tell you what they had to say. Truckers in...