Driverless truck company has a bad week
Aurora’s driverless trucks are out, but pushback is growing – and a new report says the company’s plans may not be set for the long haul.
By Mark Reddig | May 16, 2025
Category: Land Line Now Podcast
English proficiency hot issue for trucking – and OOIDA Board
The truckers on the OOIDA Board of Directors express strong opinions on the English proficiency regulation and other trucking topics.
By Mark Reddig | May 15, 2025
Solving truck parking will take more than one approach
The only real solution to the truck parking crisis is more spaces. But some states also use technology to help truckers find spaces.
By Mark Reddig | May 14, 2025
From the ship to the cab – one trucker’s journey
OOIDA member Darren Farago spent six years serving his country, but in the end, he pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a trucker.
By Mark Reddig | May 13, 2025
A trucking career with its roots in the military
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh joins the show to discuss how his career in the military, including driving a truck, led him to the trucking industry.
By Mark Reddig | May 12, 2025
Podcast: Driverless trucks hit the roads – what does it mean?
We’ve entered a new era in the trucking industry, as the first truly driverless trucks haul freight on an American interstate highway.
By Mark Reddig | May 09, 2025
Podcast: Spencer – English proficiency a must
OOIDA President Todd Spencer says English proficiency is a matter of life and death. OOIDA is fighting to get this regulation enforced.
By Mark Reddig | May 08, 2025
Podcast: More freight shows up in spot market
Truckstop says there’s more freight showing up in the spot market than normal – including one commodity that saw a 10-cent jump in rates.
By Mark Reddig | May 07, 2025
Podcast: Regulations – DOT eyes which ones to cut `
Truckers hope the U.S. Department of Transportation will axe some regulations that fail to promote improved safety – and this might happen.
By Mark Reddig | May 06, 2025
Podcast: Regulations – DOT eyes which ones to cut
Truckers hope the U.S. Department of Transportation will axe some regulations that fail to promote improved safety – and this might happen.
By Mark Reddig | May 06, 2025
Podcast: Which regulations would you like to see rolled back?
The U.S. DOT is looking for regulations to roll back, and it’s asking truckers to help. OOIDA has a few rules it would like to see changed.
By Mark Reddig | May 05, 2025
Podcast: English proficiency enforcement coming soon
An OOIDA petition and presidential order made CVSA act quickly to return English proficiency to the out-of-service criteria for truckers.
By Mark Reddig | May 02, 2025
Podcast: The ABCs of the English-proficiency effort
Federal officials are working hard to make a reality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to require English-proficiency enforcement.
By Mark Reddig | May 01, 2025
Podcast: Truckstop – signs the market is getting stronger
The freight market remains in limbo, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop sees evidence that market conditions are headed in a good direction.
By Mark Reddig | April 30, 2025
Podcast: English proficiency – the ball’s in CVSA’s court
The president has ordered enforcement of the English proficiency regulation. But how it’s enforced on the ground is going to be up to CVSA.
By Mark Reddig | April 29, 2025
Podcast: Regulators pave the road for autonomous trucks
The U.S. DOT plans to set a policy for autonomous vehicles – just as one firm gears up to test autonomous trucks on Texas roads.
By Land Line Media | April 28, 2025
Podcast: Driver-facing cameras – it’s worse than you thought
Driver-facing cameras are not popular with truckers. But some carriers see them very differently. One driver offers his point of view.
By Land Line Media | April 25, 2025
Podcast: Is a solution on the horizon for congestion tolling battle?
As the battle over congestion tolling in New York City continues, OOIDA’s Jay Grimes offers some analysis of the issues behind that battle.
By Land Line Media | April 24, 2025
Podcast: Unanswered questions on autonomous truck project
How is Aurora’s autonomous truck project going in Texas? George O’Connor and Norita Taylor of OOIDA discuss when it may roll out, and more.
By Land Line Media | April 23, 2025
Podcast: Congestion tolling sparks war of words
The U.S. DOT has once again extended its deadline for New York City to stop congestion tolling, but this time, it came with a threat.
By Land Line Media | April 22, 2025
Podcast: Driver shortage? Not so much, research says
The OOIDA Foundation takes a look at all the myths behind the so-called “driver shortage” and shares what the facts actually say.
By Land Line Media | April 21, 2025
Podcast: Bost determined to get truck parking bill passed
Some people complain about the lack of truck parking, but one congressman is determined to do something about expanding what’s available.
By Land Line Media | April 18, 2025
Podcast: DOT, SBA work on cutting trucking regulations
The Trump administration is on a tear, cutting regulations, and two federal agencies that affect trucking are acting to carry that out.
By Land Line Media | April 17, 2025
Podcast: Park at rest areas? Here’s where more is needed
A report from ATRI takes a look at how much truck parking is available at the nation’s public rest areas – and points to ways to expand it.
By Land Line Media | April 16, 2025
Podcast: States tackle the truck parking issue
Ohio’s new two-year transportation plan includes provisions to fund truck parking, while four other states tackle the issue as well.
By Land Line Media | April 15, 2025