Podcast: Study says traffic congestion costs us billions
A new ATRI report says not only is traffic congestion costly – it took $109 billion from trucking in 2022 alone. Also, it’s doubtful we went long this past year without mentioning emission rules or electric vehicles. We’ll review developments that occurred during 2024. Then, the topic of fraud might sound like a broken record, but being on the ball can make all the difference. And electronic message boards have become a fairly common sight along America’s highways – but sometimes, they don’t work correctly.
0:00 – 2024 was a watershed year for emission rules
10:06 – Study says congestion costs us billions
25:00 – How can you avoid freight fraud?
39:51 – Highway tech doesn’t always work as it should
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2024 was a watershed year for emission rules
Land Line Now has been delving into the top trucking stories of 2024 over the past several days – and it’s doubtful we went more than a few days this past year without mentioning the EPA and emission rules or electric vehicles and trucks. It’s been a big talking point, and we’re going to talk a bit more about it today with Jami Jones, managing editor of Land Line Magazine.
Study says traffic congestion costs us billions
Traffic congestion isn’t just annoying, it’s also very costly. And it’s never been worse, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute – which found that traffic congestion on U.S. highways added nearly $109 billion dollars in costs to the trucking industry in 2022. Jeffrey Short, ATRI’s vice president, explains how congestion is affecting you and everyone else on the road.
How can you avoid freight fraud?
The topic of fraud might sound like a broken record, but being on the ball can make all the difference. Land Line Now speaks with Brent Hutto from Truckstop about some tips and tricks to avoid getting scammed.
Highway tech doesn’t always work as it should
When we think about technology, we may think mainly about our cellphones. But it’s everywhere, from electronic billboards to the electronic warning signs along highways. OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says that sometimes, however, that tech in particular doesn’t work so well.