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LLN (11/27/19) – Freight volume is setting records and rates are rising in preparation for Black Friday. Also, we’ll have what you need to know from a U.S. Senate hearing on autonomous vehicles. The national average price of diesel is up just a tenth of a penny, while crude oil tops 64 dollars a barrel; we’ll explain why. And Maine lawmakers look for ways to fix a possible $230 million highway funding shortfall, while Utah eyes a sales tax for transportation.

0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast.

9:56 – 23:54 – U.S. Senate on autonomous vehicles.

23:54 – 38:23 – Black Friday freight and rates; diesel prices up a bit.

38:23 – 47:52 – Maine and Utah highway funding.

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LLN (11/20/19) – How many truckers can say they've hauled a load that will send people into deep space? Walter “Skip” Tillett can. Also, trucking ramps up for two big events affecting freight. The price of diesel remains relatively stable across the country. The Senate discusses automated vehicles. And the NTSB has some strong words for Uber in its report about an Arizona fatality crash.

0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast.

9:56 – 23:54 – Trucking loads for space.

23:54 – 38:23 – Events to impact freight; diesel prices stable.

38:23 – 47:52 – NTSB report on Uber crash; Senate on automated vehicles.

LLN (11/8/19) – Is there a trend toward tolling? Toll road news is showing action of some sort in five states. Also, what you’ll find in two recent studies addressing automated vehicles. And should you start a trucking business right now? We’ll go over what you need to consider to make that decision.

0:00-9:56 – Newscast.

9:56-23:54 – Studies on automated vehicles.

23:54-38:23 – What to consider if you are starting a trucking business.

38:23-47:51 – Connecticut and other states – a trend toward tolling?

LLN (10/29/19) – Some observers have noted a slowdown in freight and rates, while capacity is chugging right along – we’ll have an economic update. Also, an Arizona lawmaker continues his crusade to raise the fuel tax, while Minnesota also has a road funding discussion. And the rules Congress sets for automated cars will likely set the stage for the rules for trucks – if the feds can even decide what to do about cars and automation.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – Slowdown in freight and rates; economic update.

24:14-38:43 – Arizona fuel tax; Minnesota road funding.

38:43-48:22 – Automation, cars, trucks and Congress.

LLN (10/22/19) – Years ago, a drug called Chantix was introduced as a way to help people quit smoking cigarettes. So how well does it work? We’ll take a look. Also, a new law in Louisiana would allow the state to suspend the registration of carriers ordered out of service. And what issues in trucking deserve attention? Which industry issues are the most urgent? We’ll discuss the topics for this week’s OOIDA Board of Directors meeting.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – How effective is Chantix?

24:14-38:43 – Louisiana to suspend out-of-service carriers.

38:43-48:22 – Topics at OOIDA Board meeting.

Delaware law allows the use of height monitoring systems to catch oversize vehicles, while a Pennsylvania effort would allow electric trucks to be a bit heavier. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And some of the people who design autonomous vehicles don’t want them in their neighborhoods, while Tesla has another automation problem.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – Canadian vs. U.S. ELD rules.

24:14-38:43 – Delaware oversize vehicle warnings; Pennsylvania electric trucks.

38:43-48:22 – More autonomous vehicle problems.

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LLN (10/2/19) – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says truckers should not be afraid of losing their jobs to autonomous technology for some time. A boost in freight volumes closed out the quarter, creating some momentum moving ahead. A bill in Congress could put many owner-operators out of business. The price of diesel is 25 cents lower than one year ago. And, FMCSA has issued a new rules on hazmat background checks. But did they solve the problems?

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – Feds says truckers shouldn’t be worried yet about automation.

24:14-38:43 – Freight volumes up; insurance bill; diesel prices.

38:43-48:22 – New rule on hazmat background checks.

LLN (9/25/19) – Diesel shot up by 9 cents last week following the attack on a Saudi oil processing facility – but do we know the whole story about Saudi oil production levels? Also, FMCSA is focused on automated trucks and hours of service – and a long-dormant trucking advisory group is ready to offer information. Tropical Storm Imelda had a significant effect on the van and flatbed markets, and the UAW strike may have an effect as well. And a coalition opposed to larger, heavier trucks brought their case to Pennsylvania lawmakers this week.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – FMCSA advisory panel on automation, hours of service.

24:14-38:43 – Tropical storms, strikes and rates; Saudi oil production questioned.

38:43-48:22– Longer, heavier trucks in Pennsylvania.

LLN (9/20/19) – Some U.S. senators think the DOT hasn’t spent enough time looking at automation’s potential effect on your career. Also, last week’s drone attack in Saudi Arabia had a clear effect on the price of fuel in the short and long term – we’ll offer some analysis. With winter just around the corner, you need to make sure your truck is ready. And what’s in the U.S. Senate’s version of the annual transportation spending bill – and how might it affect you?

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – Effect of drone attack on Saudi oil facilities.

24:14-38:43 – Winter prep for your truck.

38:43-48:21– Effect of automation; Senate transportation spending bill.

LLN (9/5/19) – Stuck at the dock too long? You still have time to tell the FMCSA about your experiences with detention time. Another listening session on hours of service is scheduled, and another autopilot failure occurs in a Tesla. Also, Pennsylvania may change the rules for towing semis to make it safer for tow truck drivers, while a Wisconsin effort would let Milwaukee use automated ticket cameras. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. The response to Hurricane Dorian is likely to rely heavily on truckers – we’ll tell you what that means. Two senators make re-election decisions with a potential impact on trucking. And a push for environmental legislation is likely ahead.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:44 – Detention time; listening session; autopilot failure.

24:44-38:42 – Pennsylvania towing; Wisconsin ticket cameras; upcoming truck shows.

38:42-48:19 – Hurricane response; two senators’ decisions; environmental legislation

LLN (9/3/19) – The most frequently asked legal question by truckers is, “Can you clean up my driver record?” We’ll get you an answer. Also, billions of dollars have been spent to pave the way for automated cars and trucks. Why some states get truck parking problems and some don’t. The federal government has a deadline to fund the government for the coming year – but will they make it? And what happens to trucking issues contained in the House version of the annual spending bill?

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:44 – Clean up driver records.

24:44-38:42 – Automated vehicles.

38:42-48:19 – Federal spending bill; trucking issues.

LLN (8/20/19) – Despite some alarming headlines in the mainstream media, the overall state of the trucking economy looks good. Also, cameras to monitor trucks, a ban on oversize rigs, snow and ice removal requirements, and more are all on the agenda in New York. And OOIDA is speaking out on the rush to allow automated vehicles, while a former Uber official expresses concerns.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:59 – The trucking economy looks good.

24:59 -39:14 – New York cameras, oversize ban, snow and ice removal; bulletin board.

39:14-49:06 – OOIDA, former Uber official on automated vehicles.

LLN (8/13/19) – Trucker Buddy is bringing its message to a whole new group, and one trucker is the driving force behind the effort. New York’s governor wants to enhance the safety and movement of freight. New illegal truck parking fines are proposed in New York City. And a DOT committee intended to help guide the transition to automated vehicles – now disbanded – raised concerns about that transition.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast

10:10-24:59 – Trucker Buddy class for Scouts

24:59 -39:14 – New York freight plan; truck parking fines

39:14-49:07 – Automated vehicle committee

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LLN (8/1/19) – Another predicted date for the release of changes to the hours of service has passed. Also, we’ll have updates on an automated vehicle rulemaking and a program allowing truckers to remove crashes that are not their fault from their records. Massachusetts’ governor wants to toughen the requirements to get a CDL in his state. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And an OOIDA Board member updates us on the issues he discussed with a U.S. senator.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57 - 24:42 – Hours of service; automated vehicles; Crash Preventability Program

24:42 - 38:59 – Toughening CDL requirements; truck shows

38:59 - 48:53 – Trucker’s visit to D.C., Part II

LLN (7/25/19) – A towing overcharge caused a company in Tennessee to be removed from the state highway patrol’s call list – and now it faces legal action. The FMCSA is asking truckers about changing or adding to its definition of agricultural commodities and taking action on autonomous vehicle and the under-21 pilot program. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. And what lawmakers are saying about insurance minimums and speed limiters.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:39 – Agricultural commodities, autonomous vehicles and under 21 drivers

24:39-39:35 – Tennessee towing company faces legal action

39:35-49:35 – Speed limiters; insurance minimums

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LLN (6/3/19) – How can ensure that you’re working with a good broker? We’ll have some advice. Also, the move to automated vehicles is being pushed at high speed, but some in that industry are ready to put on the brakes. Meanwhile, besides a claim, there are a variety of reasons why your insurance rates can increase. And a spending bill in Congress would change rules on meal and rest breaks, CSA and the 30-minute break.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:42 – Slowing down on automated vehicles

24:42-39:40 – Insurance increases; Finding that good broker

39:40-49:24 – Truck policy in spending bill