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Land Line Now is the trusted news and information program designed specifically for America's truck drivers.

  1. 23 HR. AGO

    Land Line Now, Nov. 7, 2024

    Now that Election Day is behind us, we'll discuss what the results mean for trucking. Also, officials from Trucker Path and Truckers Against Trafficking discuss making reporting suspicious activity around sex trafficking easier. And across the country, voters earlier this week made their views known on a series of transportation-related ballot issues and elected officials. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – The election and trucking: What’s next? 24:52 – Alliance aims to help fight human trafficking 39:41 – Voters decide on state transportation ballot issues

    51 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Land Line Now, Nov. 6, 2024

    The holiday-shipping season is about to pick up steam, and Hamish Woodrow of Motive is cautiously optimistic. Also, Jami Jones goes over details of FMCSA’s final rule on oral fluid drug testing. And from more federal funding for truck parking projects to another city moving to ban truck parking on city streets, Tyson Fisher joins us for another edition of The Parking Zone. Then, the marketplace continues to maintain strength for available freight. Truckstop's Brent Hutto goes over the freight data and rates. 0:00 – Final rule issued on oral fluid drug testing 10:21 – Motive: Jingle bells ringing for holiday-shipping season 24:52 – Good news and bad news on truck parking 39:41 – Freight availability holding fast

    51 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Land Line Now, Nov. 5, 2024

    Currently, we’re tracking a change to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. And it could have a big effect on a large number of truckers. Also, the insurance claims process after an incident can take a long time, but video footage can speed up that process and save you some money. And as they do with any new thing that comes along, bad guys have found ways to use AI for their benefit. We have some tips on what you can do to protect yourself. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – Big changes coming soon to drug and alcohol rules 24:52 – Why you should consider a dash cam 39:41 – Artificial intelligence creates some real cybersecurity threats

    51 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Land Line Now, Nov. 4, 2024

    Is the under-21 pilot program for interstate trucking meeting its goals? We’ll find out what the Congressional Research Service says. Also, OOIDA is working to dispel the driver shortage myth, increase truck parking and encourage lawmakers to show their support for the industry. And a small eastern Tennessee town cut off by flooding from Hurricane Helene has found a unique way to reconnect – one involving semitrailers. 0:00 – Newscast 10:21 – OOIDA tackles driver shortage myth, truck parking and more 24:52 – Small town reconnects with the world in a unique way 39:51 – Is the under-21 pilot program really working?

    51 min

  5. NOV 1

    Land Line Now, Nov. 1, 2024

    The Truck Leasing Task Force estimates that at least 200,000 truck drivers have been negatively affected by predatory lease-purchase agreements – and that’s a conservative estimate. Land Line Now has full coverage of this week’s task force meeting. Then, Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia shares advice that could be helpful for any trucker who feels the tug of sentimentality when deciding to trade in one set of keys for another. We also have a preview of this month's edition of Land Line Magazine. And finally, we mull over untraditional career paths for truckers. 0:00 – “Horror stories” of predatory lease-purchase agreements 10:25 – Refurbish that older truck – or move on?   25:09 – New issue of Land Line Magazine 40:21 – Untraditional career paths for truckers

    51 min

  6. OCT 31

    Land Line Now, Oct. 31, 2024

    When it comes to cybersecurity, drivers and carriers need to stay vigilant – and we’ve got tips on how to do that. Plus, speaking of security concerns, electronic logging devices have fallen into that category for years, but now there’s a new thing to be concerned about: the vulnerabilities of autonomous trucks. A new federal agency is looking into it. Then, we go over New Entrant Safety Audit requirements from A to Z. And finally, topics of new laws in California and New York range from warehouses and truck routes to speed and red-light cameras. 0:00 – Cybersecurity vigilance 10:25 – Vulnerabilities of autonomous tech & Truck Leasing Task Force 25:09 – New Entrant Safety Audit FAQ 40:21 – New trucking-related laws in Calif. & N.Y.

    51 min

  7. OCT 30

    Land Line Now, Oct. 30, 2024

    The director of the American Logistics Aid Network offers an update on relief efforts in the wake of two hurricanes in the Southeast. Also, there are ways truck drivers can protect themselves against predatory towing – and the insurance options they choose can play a big role. Then, seasonality in the market is returning, and rates are heading in a positive direction. We'll get the full run down from Brent Hutto of Truckstop in today's Market Update. 0:00 – Newscast 10:15 – Truckers pitch in on continuing hurricane relief 25:08 – Protecting yourself from predatory towing 40:20 – Is fall bringing a spring in rates?

    51 min

  8. OCT 29

    Land Line Now, Oct. 29, 2024

    We’re doing something a little different on today’s program: running a single interview. Jimmy Mac works for RadioNemo, which produces the Dave Nemo Show. He follows in the footsteps of trucking radio legends – including, of course, Dave Nemo, who’s been in trucking radio for more than 50 years. Now that Nemo is on his version of a farewell tour, Mac is one of the people ready to carry forward the trucking radio tradition. Today, we’ll share an interview between him and Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones.

    51 min
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Land Line Now is the trusted news and information program designed specifically for America's truck drivers.

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    2017 - 2024
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