Sep 30, 2021

LLN (9/29/21) –The first GBATS in three years was a success by any measure. We’ll hear from a longtime member of OOIDA, from a very young driver with a very small truck; and those who convoyed for Special Olympics. The ports are backed up, and that is clogging up the supply chain. We’ll take a look at the effect...

Sep 29, 2021

LLN (9/28/21) – A survey in Washington state gives truckers a rare opportunity to offer opinions about the parking situation, and be specific about where the problem is, and what’s needed to solve it. Also, we’ll discuss the upcoming Truck to Success seminar. Three states plan to increase their fuel tax on Oct. 1,...

Sep 28, 2021

LLN (9/27/21) – Last week, FMCSA nominee Meera Joshi was in the hot seat at her confirmation hearing. And Joshi fielded a lot of questions. We’ll bring you her answers. Also, when Old Man Winter comes to visit, your truck could very well become a casualty. When it comes to insurance, that can leave you out in...

Sep 25, 2021

LLN (9/24/21) – Today at the Guilty By Association Truck Show, OOIDA is holding a town hall meeting for truckers that includes Joe DeLorenzo of FMCSA, who is there to answer truckers’ questions. We’ll have some highlights. Also, imagine having a 9-year-old boy as your boss – a boss who’s still learning his...

Sep 24, 2021

LLN (9/23/21) – Rates are rising. That’s good news for truckers, but shippers aren’t happy, so they’re pursuing a policy that would be bad news for truckers. Meanwhile, what is happening on truck parking now that the latest effort has fallen short? Also, the U.S. DOT wants your views about addressing...