The trucking truth is always free
For more than 50 years, truckers have count on Land Line. Now with online scams and AI, Land Line stays committed to the truth.
By Jami Jones | March 01, 2026
Category: From The Editor
Dogs and cats sleeping together
2026 is shaping up to be a big year in trucking news. Don't stand on the sideline waiting for someone else to act. Be your own advocate.
By Jami Jones | February 03, 2026
DOT unmasks real issues in trucking
The DOT and FMCSA have made it very clear they aren't taking the bait on a driver training myth and have a new focus.
By Jami Jones | December 17, 2025
Uncommon common sense
FMCSA leadership says common sense is back on the table. For truckers that is a refreshing change from the past.
By Jami Jones | November 01, 2025
Dream Team 2.0
As Land Line celebrates its 50th anniversary, Managing Editor Jami Jones takes a look at the people behind the scenes who made it possible.
By Jami Jones | October 01, 2025
‘No pressure, no diamonds’
Pressure can lead to good things. The August/September 2025 issue of Land Line breaks down how pressure from truckers led to a big win.
By Jami Jones | August 14, 2025
To those on the sidelines
Managing Editor Jami Jones doles out some straight talk to non-members of OOIDA in her Editor's Page for the July issue.
By Jami Jones | July 01, 2025
Yelling from the cheap seats
Advocacy is a tough gig, there is always second guessing and criticism. But that doesn't stop OOIDA from advocating for truckers.
By Jami Jones | June 01, 2025
‘On your left’
OOIDA has spent the past 52 years fighting for the rights of all truckers. Managing Editor Jami Jones reminds truckers they have their back.
By Jami Jones | May 01, 2025
A little gratitude here?
Once hailed as heroes during the throes of the pandemic, truckers not face a daily fight for respect while AV companies gun for their jobs.
By Jami Jones | March 01, 2025
The Sound of Silence
When it comes to advocating for your rights as a trucker, the sound of silence is not an effective weapon. Fight for your rights your way.
By Jami Jones | February 05, 2025
Perception is (not necessarily) reality
“Perception is reality” is a common phrase we discuss around here at Land Line. But what does that mean when it comes to "news"?
By Jami Jones | October 02, 2024
The isle of denial is no place to be
In today's infotainment world, many tune the media out. But truckers can count on Land Line for the straight scoop.
By Jami Jones | August 01, 2024
‘It’s a bold strategy, Cotton’
When you take a hard look different proposals in the pipeline, Managing Editor Jami Jones points out bold strategy doesn't always pay off.
By Jami Jones | July 01, 2024
The stink of complacency
Complacency can come from a place of frustration. For truckers it oftentimes is centered on what feels like a disconnect with regulators.
By Jami Jones | June 01, 2024
Garbage in, garbage out
The pace of reliance on emergency technology is raising more than eyebrows in the trucking community. It's raising big concerns.
By Jami Jones | May 01, 2024
The wise words of Eric Hansen
It’s been a decade (or two) since I’ve actually played the game, but I was quite the basketball player back in the day – if I do say so myself. I played point guard and could knock down three-pointers and free throws with crazy high percentages of success. I went...
By Jami Jones | March 01, 2024
Noise deaf
In today's politically charged environment, truckers can cut through all the chaotic noise when talking to lawmakers, by being calm.
By Jami Jones | February 01, 2024
Why bother with the facts?
Land Line Managing Editor Jami Jones delves into the reality of perceived facts over reality in her editor's page.
By Jami Jones | December 01, 2023
Ed Page: Company drivers’ edition
It’s not that uncommon when talking to truckers about becoming members of OOIDA that we hear the response, “But, I’m a company driver.” In fact, I had a great conversation with an active member about this very issue as we were heading to press. The caller, an owner-operator, felt powerless...
By Jami Jones | November 01, 2023