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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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Oct 31, 2020

LLN (10/30/20) – A prominent U.S. senator wants to tighten up trucking regulations in the wake of a newspaper’s investigative report. But will his solution solve the actual problem? Also, from a trucker who helped resolve an Amber Alert to whoever hit a trucker walking in a truck stop parking lot, we’ll offer up...


Oct 30, 2020

LLN (10/29/20) – A proposal now on the table would simply ensure longstanding broker transparency regulations are enforced. That’s what OOIDA President Todd Spencer told an FMCSA listening session earlier this week. Also, we’ll tell you more about a Labor Department attempt to clarify who is an employee or...


Oct 29, 2020

LLN (10/28/20) – Some truckers who have filed a required form have discovered that FMCSA never acted on it – which could expose them to a big fine or worse. We’ll explain what you need to do. Also, growing signs indicate the spot market is cooling off as rates for all equipment types plateau. Every year, a...


Oct 28, 2020

LLN (10/27/20) – The head of the ATA took aim at trial lawyers in some recent remarks. So what has him riled up, and what does it mean to you? Also, bookkeeping is kind of like getting a shot at the doctor’s office – you endure a little pain now to avoid a lot more later. We’ll explain what you need to do. And...


Oct 27, 2020

LLN (10/26/20) – Whether Election Night ends with a red wall or a blue wave, truckers will see the effects. With that in mind, we take a look at the implications of each scenario. A new study paints a bleak picture of the pandemic as it relates to truckers. The author tells us why truckers are in the crosshairs. Plus,...