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LLN (12/3/19) – A think tank is making a case for tolling being a “fairer system of funding.” We’ll analyze whether that’s the case or not. Also, winter weather means roads often covered in snow and ice, and you have to have the right equipment to handle it – especially the right tires. And a national organization says state transportation spending is up nationwide, while South Carolina discusses truck safety.

0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast.

9:56 – 23:54 – The right tires for winter.

23:54 – 38:23 – State transportation spending; South Carolina truck safety.

38:23 – 47:49 – Think tank on tolling.

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 (9/17/19) – OOIDA has brought together more than 30 organizations into a coalition to oppose four bad bills that could have a devastating effect on truckers. Also, are you in the market for new truck tires? We’ll get some advice on suggestions and have answers to some general maintenance questions. And a Wyoming plan that could lead to tolls on Interstate 80 moves forward.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:44 – Truck tire advice.

24:44-39:13 – Wyoming I-80 tolls; bulletin board.

39:13-48:58 – OOIDA-led coalition opposes four bad bills.

LLN ((8/15/19) – OOIDA asks truckers to speak out on the proposed hours-of-service changes. Plus, we’ll have advice on how you can do that. Also, the majority of top lanes paid less last week for freight. Diesel prices continue to move lower. Pennsylvania lawmakers want to offer port-bound trucks relief from tolls. A New Jersey effort aims to make their Transportation Trust Fund more efficient. We also will have information about upcoming truck shows.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:59 – Freight lanes pay less; diesel prices lower; OOIDA Call to Action.

24:59 -39:14 – Pennsylvania toll relief; New Jersey road funds; truck shows.

39:14-49:07 – How to comment on the hours of service.

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 (6/25/19) – C.R. England is facing a lawsuit from a former employee over a sexual assault. Also, a Michigan proposal would have truckers bear the cost of roadwork there. Meanwhile, Meritor was recently honored for its Shoes For Soldiers program. And the U.S. House acted on a spending bill – with several trucking provisions included.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:42 – C.R. England lawsuit; Meritor honored

24:42-39:40 – Michigan trucker taxes; bulletin board

39:40-49:24 – Meal and rest breaks, CSA and 30-minute break in spending bill pass

LLN (5/16/19) – The Florida Legislature approves three new toll roads. Also, we’ll review the issues on truckers’ minds, from sinking rates to hours of service. Meanwhile, a transportation bond vote is delayed in Colorado. We’ll have information about upcoming truck shows. A congressional committee takes a run at pushing for infrastructure improvements. And the Department of Homeland Security has concerns about America’s power grid – and it could affect you.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Hours of Service, rates, etc.

24:43-39:38 – FL toll roads; CO bond

39:38-49:22 – Infrastructure bill; power grid concerns

LLN (05 07 19) - Employees continue to deal with the fallout from the abrupt closure of Falcon Transport. OOIDA Board member shares his thoughts on hauling the mobile Vietnam Veterans Wall. Plus, Pennsylvania lawmakers consider bills regarding local use of speed radar and improved oversight of a joint bridge commission. And we’ll have the latest from this week’s bulletin board. Plus, OOIDA tells the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which legislation is important to small business truckers.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Fallout continues from the closure of Falcon Transport.

24:43-39:38 – Pennsylvania lawmakers consider bills altering speed radar and bridge commission’s inconsistencies.

39:38-49:25 – OOIDA communicates trucking issues that matter to   T & I Comm.

LLN (5/6/19) – What should you do if you’re having problems with your ELD? Also, OOIDA plans to offer another live seminar to help truckers interested in becoming owner-operators. Meanwhile, we’ll tell you which truckers need bobtail insurance – a “secondary liability” policy. And what are the options and priorities as Congress gets ready to write a new highway bill.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – OOIDA live seminar

24:43-39:38 – Bobtail insurance; ELD problems

39:38-49:25 – The next highway bill

LLN (4/8/19) – April 15th is nearly here, and if you’re not ready to file your taxes, it’s time for plan B. We’ll have more of what went on at the Mid America Trucking Show. Trying to overturn a citation is a war fought on two fronts. And a lawsuit against Pennsylvania’s ever-rising toll rates has hit some twists in the road.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – Citizen Drivers; getting involved, Women with Drive

24:43-39:38 – Missing spring freight bump; diesel prices up

39:38-49:22 – Work begins on new highway bill

LLN (4/3/19) – The anticipated spring bump in freight and rates didn’t happen. Also, two TA Petro trucks stops will soon be renamed for the latest Citizen Drivers. Meanwhile, trucker Scott Cadle takes getting involved to a whole new level. Diesel prices were down less than a penny. A Canadian event is dedicated to getting more women behind the wheel. And Congress is working toward a new highway bill.

0:00-9:56 – Newscast

9:56-24:42 – Citizen Drivers; getting involved, Women with Drive

24:42-39:38 – Missing spring freight bump; diesel prices up

39:38-49:23 – Work begins on new highway bill

LLN (2/15/19) – The man who heads the American Highway Users Alliance has some keen insights on how we will pay for highways going forward. Also: Truckers express concerns about a well-known carrier closing its doors, the case of a load of hemp and, of course, the weather. And Congress may offer some opportunities to actually solve the truck parking shortage.

0:00-9:41 – Newscast

9:41-24:25 – How will we pay for highways

24:25-39:22 – Carriers closing, hemp loads

39:22-49:09 – Opportunities to solve the truck parking shortage

LLN (2/11/19) – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost discusses handling issues from hours of service and infrastructure to truck parking and detention time from a trucker’s perspective. Also: How do you protect yourself when you are leasing, renting or borrowing equipment from a friend? And the options Congress and the states have to fund highways going forward.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost

24:25 – 39:22 – Insurance when you don’t own the truck

39:22 – 49:10 – Options for highway funding

LLN (2/5/19) – A specially designed Kenworth will soon be auctioned off to benefit Truckers Against Trafficking. A dozen different states are considering legislation to either allow or to restrict tolling. And Highways are expected to play a big role in the State of the Union Address.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – Truck to be auctioned for TAT

24:25 – 39:22 – States on tolling

39:22 – 49:10 – Highways in State of the Union

The nominee to head the FHWA could have a big impact on car haulers. Also: The OOIDA Board of Directors recently paid tribute to a fallen friend. Some extra, but not required insurance coverage can come in handy. What does it take to drive the Weinermobile? And federal decisions will guide plans to toll Interstate 81 in Virginia.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – Tribute; Weinermobile.

24:25 – 39:22 – Extra insurance coverage

39:22 – 49:10 – Auto transporters; I-81 tolls

Mark Twain said there are “lies, damn lies and statistics.” Tyson Fisher will offer an example of one that’s all three. Also: We’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. Tolling is on the mind of America’s truckers. The government shutdown has had an effect on state governments. And safety problems crop up with loose cargo.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – Roses and Razzberries

24:25 – 39:22 – Lies and statistics; tolling

39:22 – 49:10 – Government shutdown; securement safety problems

A fund that supplies retirement income to thousands of truckers may go insolvent. Also: South Carolina may use tolls for highway money. California could close a legal loophole involving vehicle break-ins; and who in the new Congress will develop the policies that affect your life?

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:25 – Pension fund

24:25 – 39:22 – SC tolls; CA vehicle break-ins

39:22 – 49:10 – Who’ll run the trucking part of Congress

OOIDA battles Indiana’s truck-only toll increase on Capitol Hill. Also: The Indy Food Network helps truckers and the needy by using otherwise wasted food. And having a dash cam can protect you and help with your insurance.

0:00 – 9:41 – Newscast

9:41 – 24:36 – Indy Food Network

24:36 – 39:22 – Dash cams and insurance

39:22 – 49:09 – Fighting a truck-only toll

Virginia pursues tolling to pay for Interstate 81 improvements. Also: OOIDA sues over Indiana truck toll increases. Indiana’s DOT explains the closing of four rest areas. Jon Osburn discusses weather problems, reefer rates and UCR confusion. Truckers help the war on human trafficking. Some Senate committees’ focus is changing. And what new U.S. House appointments mean for you.

0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast

9:26 – 24:11 – I-81 tolls; Indiana rest areas; toll lawsuit; human trafficking

24:11 – 39:07 – Weather problems; reefer rates; UCR confusion

39:07 – 48:55 – Senate committee changes; House appointments

Highway Ramps are the site of an emerging safety problem. Also: the government shutdown is having a real effect on the federal regulatory process. We’ll preview next week’s Transportation Research Board meeting. States are writing bills on speed limits, highway money and tolls. And federal regulations create a problem for a regional planning group.

0:00 – 9:26 – Newscast

9:26 – 24:11 – Shutdown and regulations; TRB preview

24:11 – 39:07 – Speed limits, highway money, tolls  

39:07 – 48:55 – Regulations and mushrooms; ramp accidents