Jan 30, 2021

LLN (1/29/21) – Jon Osburn says this week, financial issues seem to be occupying truckers’ minds, whether it’s the lack of support from the federal government in COVID-19 relief bills, or the sometimes lousy rates to haul freight off the left coast. Also, you probably know Dean Croke for his weekly Market Update...

Jan 29, 2021

LLN (1/28/21) – A bill covering concealed carry reciprocity gains public attention, while infrastructure is among the items of concern in a new federal domestic terrorism bulletin. Also, the nominee for transportation secretary moves ahead, the battle over broker transparency continues and the Department of Labor...

Jan 28, 2021

LLN (1/27/21) – California isn’t the only place where the status of owner-operators is being debated. Federal regulators are considering whether they think owner-operators should be employees or if they should be independent contractors. Also, Missouri is one of the states where efforts are underway to fix problems...

Jan 27, 2021

LLN (1/26/21) – Several states are acting to curb ticket quotas, while Arkansas lawmakers consider how to overcome a technicality so they can free up some road funding. Also, because the bulk of trucking as a job is behind the wheel, truckers are forced to spend a lot of their time seated. And that can lead to all...

Jan 26, 2021

LLN (1/25/21) – We’ll have the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for drivers. Also, when a trucker sought help at the roadside for an unusual situation, he found it in the form of Indiana State Trooper Thomas Maymi. We’ll report on that, and a study about the challenges pregnant truckers...