Broker fraud is running rampant in trucking, and it’s creating all sorts of problems for owner-operators. Plus, OOIDA’s ongoing mission to fight for the rights of all truckers, even company drivers, is at the center of Land Line Magazine’s November issue. And finally, we break down the latest numbers from the spot market, where capacity is rapidly shrinking.
25:00 – OOIDA’s ongoing mission is more relevant than ever
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced that Iowa Mobile ID is now available. For more information, visit the Iowa DOT website.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- Whether for truck parking funding, stopping speed limiters or getting overtime pay for company drivers, get your lawmakers on board with a quick email sent from Fighting For Truckers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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Today’s trucking headlines: Lane for driverless trucks opens in Texas
Plus, plans are in place to raise bridge to help the Port of Savannah, this weekend marks the end of daylight-saving time, and more news of the day.
Broker fraud
Dishonest brokers aren’t just causing headaches for owner-operators nationwide; they’re destroying livelihoods. Land Line Now reports on what that looks like and what can be done to stop the bad guys from stealing your time and money.
OOIDA’s ongoing mission is more relevant than ever
OOIDA’s ongoing mission, to fight for the rights of all truckers, is at the center of Land Line Magazine’s November issue. We sit down with the editors to discuss why that’s more important than ever, amid new developments with autonomous trucks, speed limiters and driver pay.
Spot market update
Spot market capacity is rapidly decreasing. We break down the latest numbers courtesy of DAT.
