November 2024

Nuclear fallout

Recent mind-numbing nuclear verdicts sound alarm for tort reform

News

nuclear verdicts

Nuclear verdicts in trucking highlight need for tort reform

Three massive nuclear verdicts highlight the need for tort reform. What can be done, and what can truckers do to protect their business?

regulatory guidance

Regulatory guidance comment period focuses on personal conveyance

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued about 1,300 regulatory guidance documents in hopes of providing clarity.

Department of Commerce

Department of Commerce wants ban on tech from China, Russia

The Department of Commerce in September proposed a rule to prohibit connected vehicle technology from China and Russia.

Truck Leasing Task Force

Truck Leasing Task Force tackles lease-purchase programs

FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force will hold another meeting in November before it delivers it recommendations to the agency.

traffic

Back to the status quo

The pandemic severely altered traffic patterns nationwide, but four years later, the situation on the roadways is starting to look familiar.

CVSA

Drivers pass CVSA’s International Roadcheck at 95.2% rate

Every year, CVSA conducts a three-day safety blitz called International Roadcheck. Again, the drivers largely passed with flying colors.

liability insurance

Minimum liability insurance: The bill that won’t go away

An effort to drastically increase a motor carrier’s minimum liability insurance has been defeated several times. But lawmakers keep trying.

Key Bridge

Bottlenecks caused by lack of Key Bridge

OOIDA, as well as dozens of other organizations, are urging lawmakers to make the replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a priority.

transportation

Transportation funding receives a boost in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin governor announced a mix of state and federal funding available for transportation work throughout the state.

legislation, state watch, bills

State Watch – November 2024

This month’s edition of State Watch takes a look at transportation legislation in five statehouses around the country.

commercial vehicle

Federal agency considers eliminating commercial vehicles at Texas port of entry

Eliminating commercial vehicle traffic is under consideration for one U.S-Mexico border crossing. Here’s why officials say it’s the “preferred alternative.”

speed cameras

Speed and red-light cameras topic of legislation in multiple states

Speed cameras and red-light cameras are a topic of new rules enacted and pursued at statehouses across the country.

Advanced Clean Fleets

Advanced Clean Fleets needs to go, GOP states tell EPA

All but three Republican state attorneys general signed off on comments urging the EPA to put an end to California’s Advanced Clean Fleets.

transportation

Texas governor announces $148 billion transportation investment

The Texas governor has announced a record $148 billion in total investment for transportation infrastructure.

Ambassador Bridge

Michigan DOT easing restrictions on Ambassador Bridge

The Michigan Department of Transportation is modifying its hazardous materials restrictions on the Ambassador Bridge starting next month.

company drivers

Bills would guarantee overtime pay, per diem for company drivers

There are a pair of bills in Congress aimed at putting more money in the pockets of company drivers. Land Line provides the details.

electric truck

Electric truck challenges: Feds want feedback

The Federal Highway Administration needs feedback from the trucking industry regarding electric truck charging infrastructure and technology.

electric vehicles

Electric vehicle batteries pose safety concerns

The push toward electric vehicles creates challenges involving infrastructure, economics and efficiency. Safety poses another major hurdle.

Tech on trucks, ELD expansion recommended by NTSB following 2022 crash

Following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a party bus, the NTSB recommends more tech rather than driver error.

The Truck Parking Zone

The Parking Zone – November 2024

Although paid truck parking lots are becoming more common, traditional truck stops are still being built across the country. Find out where.

detention time

Detention time: New study outlines true costs, consequences

Each year, detention time takes thousands of dollars out of truck drivers’ pockets and costs the trucking industry billions.

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastates Southeast

Hurricane Helene was the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland United States since Katrina in 2005. The death toll was in the hundreds.

November 2024

In This Issue:

Opinion

Mark Schremmer, driver shortage, hair testing, clearinghouse, distracted driving, speed limiters, Trucking Workforce Improvement Act, driver retention, hours of service, truck drivers, ELDs, AI, AEB, speed limiter, trucking

Three birds, one stone

Finding quick and effective solutions to problems is not one of our government’s strengths. That’s especially true when it comes to trucking.

Truckers

Truckers can’t afford EPA’s mandate

Mike Nichols, an OOIDA life member from Wisconsin, says that real-world truckers can’t afford the EPA’s zero-direct-emission mandate.

Features

truck driver

On the road and on the run

Truck driver Paul Horvath started running races six years ago, and at 65 years old, he has no plans to stop anytime soon.

Wreaths Across America

‘Move the mission’

As is the case every year, Wreaths Across America needs some assistance from truckers in order to carry out its annual mission.

Robinson

‘A second chance’

OOIDA member Marc Robinson of Challis, Idaho, lost his arm in a crash earlier this year in Ohio, but it could have been much worse.

Transition Trucking

Transition Trucking award down to five finalists

The annual effort to give out the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award is down to five finalists, all military veterans.

Truckers For Troops

Truckers For Troops set for annual November fundraising

Truckers For Troops will host its annual fundraiser for active military personnel and veterans Nov. 11-17.

Vietnam

Long van carries Vietnam Wall panels

Tom Berg visited The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that travels the nation by truck.

trucks

Caught on the Lot

You never have to look far for good looking trucks caught on the lot at 4 State Trucks home of the Chrome Shop Mafia in Joplin, Mo.

gifts gift

Cool Gifts – November 2024

Finding the right gift for a trucker isn’t always easy. Land Line did some window shopping for you and found some top-notch gifts for drivers.

thankful, OOIDA, tour trailer, OOIDA on the road

OOIDA on the Road – November 2024

On some recent stops, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis received kind words about the Association and Land Line Media from several members.

Slight Detour

Slight Detour – November 2024

Cargo thieves stepping up their game, police using chicken costumes and the wonders of Mexican bologna make up this edition of Slight Detour.

trucking history

Trucking History – November 2024

In this edition of Trucking History, learn all about Truckers for Troops, a national trucker shutdown, a trucking movie and more.

truck drivers, Roses and Razzberries, Roses & Razzberries

Roses and Razzberries – November 2024

Roses to a life-saving trucker and one final convoy for a fellow driver. Razzberries for even more scams and a “New York complains” program.

Business

Beneficial ownership information

BOI – Breaking down what motor carriers must do to remain compliant

Let Land Line provide you the details on filing your beneficial ownership information report to avoid massive penalties.

OOIDA

Scholarship application deadline approaching

If you’re a truck driver with a child or grandchild preparing to enter college, that’s yet another reason to be an OOIDA member.

freight rates

Are we there yet?

There’s still work to do before freight rates will rebound, the OOIDA Foundation said in its latest quarterly market report.

Fraud

‘Under siege’

A report from the Transportation Intermediaries Association affirmed what those in trucking already knew: Fraud is plaguing the industry.

cargo theft

’Tis the season

Historically, cargo theft spikes around the holiday season. Find out how bad the issue is getting and what is being done to address it.

Trucking and Taxes

Trucking & Taxes – November 2024

There are a lot of options for setting up your owner-operator trucking business. We look at a few key points to consider.

attorney, road law

Road Law – November 2024

In the November edition of Road Law, we take a look at speeding and several of the detection methods used by law enforcement.

per diem

Finally

For the first time since 2021, the Internal Revenue Service increased the allowed per diem for self-employed and owner-operator truck drivers.