The number of cargo theft incidents across the board spiked in 2023. Keith Lewis of CargoNet breaks down what’s behind the dramatic increase. Also, Erin Buchanan of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development explains why truckers need to avoid a construction zone on I-20 and where they should travel instead to avoid fines. And the spot market continues to pick up speed as we move further into spring. We’ll take a look at the numbers with Robert Rouse of DAT in today’s market update.
10:22 – Why are cargo thefts up so much?
24:59 – Official: Construction zone problems lead to heavy fines for truckers
40:23 – Now it’s cargo’s turn to spring forward
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Register now for the 2024 ATHS National Convention & Truck Show in York, Pa., June 6-8. Early bird deadline is April 15.
- Visit the CargoNet website for more information.
- For information on the I-20 project near Shreveport, go to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development website.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- OOIDA has revamped its Fighting For Truckers It’s now even easier to contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues.
- You can donate to the Truckers For Troops fund all year.
Subscribe to Land Line Now
You can subscribe to Land Line Now through your favorite podcast app. To subscribe on Spotify, go to the Land Line Now page on that app and click on “Follow.”
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
A disaster declaration has been issued for small businesses affected by the Baltimore bridge collapse. Some trucking associations are criticizing FMCSA’s proposed changes to CDL requirements. And a final rule on automatic emergency braking systems is supposed to be coming soon.
Why are cargo thefts up so much?
The number of cargo theft incidents across the board spiked in 2023. That goes for traditional thefts, broker fraud, misdirection attacks – and the list goes on. Keith Lewis of CargoNet joins the program to break down what’s behind the dramatic increase that continues today – and what can be done to thwart the bad guys.
Official: Construction zone problems lead to heavy fines for truckers
Construction zones can present some real challenges for those who travel through them – especially for 18-wheelers. One example right now is a project on Interstate 20 in Louisiana. And some truckers may face stiff fines for traveling there. Erin Buchanan of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development explains what you need to know if you’re going to travel through that area.
Now it’s cargo’s turn to spring forward
The spot market continues to pick up speed as we move further into spring. We’ll take a look at the numbers with Robert Rouse of DAT in today’s market update.
