Nov 30, 2021

LLN (11/29/21) – Why are the problems in the trucking industry less like a detective show and more like a reality weight loss show? Dr. David Correll of MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics explains his analogy as part of a larger conversation about the supply chain crisis. Also, knowing what your policy...

Nov 27, 2021

LLN (11/26/21) – We’ll bring you the story of a truck driver, terminal cancer, a Facebook post, a surprise gone wrong, and a lasting tribute that the driver’s widow will never forget. Also, a Utah trucker suddenly had to check into a hospital and quickly faced a double crisis – his own health, and ensuring his...

Nov 26, 2021

LLN (11/24/21) – We’ll offer a reading of a short story about truckers, “Something for Stevie,” by author Dan Anderson, plus Jami Jones’s interview with the author. Also, a heavy haul will end up helping extend the lifespan of the B-1 bomber; things get back to normal at the nation’s biggest antique truck...

Nov 25, 2021

LLN (11/24/21) – It’s a holiday week, and freight is flying out the door. Stephen Petit of DAT joins us to talk about how that’s affecting demand for trucks and spot rates. Then he breaks down the latest numbers and trends on the spot market. Also, the U.S. DOT is preparing to issue up to $1 billion in grants for...

Nov 24, 2021

LLN (11/23/21) – Two federal law enforcement agencies are sending out a warning about cybersecurity as the holidays approach. Meanwhile, we’ll have the latest on TWIC card readers and what the Senate may do about President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. Also, it’s a stressful time of year, and you have a...