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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Jul 23, 2019
LLN (7/22/19) – Lease-purchase deals raise serious questions and are usually bad for the trucker. We’ll have some advice. Also, air pressure runs numerous systems on a truck, so keeping it working is a priority. We’ll discuss the story behind the stories in the latest issue of Land Line Magazine. And we’ll offer...
Jul 20, 2019
LLN (7/19/19) – UPS wants out of some new driver training requirements, but OOIDA says inexperienced trainers are a no-go. Also, Jon Osburn talks Hours of Service, speed limiters – and a wall of doughnuts. Meanwhile, we have information about two upcoming educational opportunities. An FMCSA program lets truckers...
Jul 19, 2019
LLN (7/18/19) – Four bills that could drain your wallet are now before Congress, but despite the cost, would likely accomplish little to nothing in terms of their intended goals. Also, FMCSA’s Medical Review Board works on revising the certified medical examiner handbook, including sleep apnea guidelines. Several...
Jul 18, 2019
LLN (7/17/19) – Todd Spencer speaks out on a bill in Congress that would increase insurance requirements for truckers. Also, the Pennsylvania toll fight continues as OOIDA takes the appeal of its lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike back to court. Freight and rates got back to normal after the 4th of July...
Jul 17, 2019
Wisconsin’s Governor vetoes a toll and VMT – or vehicle miles traveled – study. Also, the FMCSA allows truckers more time to comment on a possible pilot program allowing interstate truckers under age 21. Meanwhile, the Texas DOT has a plan to extend Interstate 27 – and a proposal to improve the state’s...