Podcast: Truckers sue over concealed carry refusal
Two truckers are suing Minnesota over the state’s refusal to recognize their concealed carry permits. Also, we’ll report on what happened at the confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy, the president-elect’s pick to run the Department of Transportation. Then, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department explain the basics of factoring and offer some advice on when to use it. And the spot market is expected to heat up this year. Brent Hutto with Truckstop says overall freight market rates are expected to increase.
0:00 – Sean Duffy spells out his vision for the DOT
09:46 – Truckers sue state over concealed carry refusal
24:24 – The upsides and downsides of factoring
39:23 – 2025 may be a hot year for the spot market
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Contact your elected officials and stay up to date on current trucking issues at OOIDA’s Fighting For Truckers website. Right now, use that website to make comments on FMCSA’s proposed broker transparency regulation.
- Find more information about the freight market online.
- You can visit OOIDA’s tour truck, Spirit of the American Trucker, at the Petro in Henderson, Nev., Jan. 14-16. Stop in and join OOIDA for $35.
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Sean Duffy spells out his vision for the DOT
President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Transportation appeared before the Senate on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing. What happens next will determine the direction the DOT takes moving forward, and that includes moves affecting trucking. Land Line Now covers Sean Duffy’s testimony, plus takes a look at why California has pulled its plans for strict Advanced Clean Fleets regulations.
Truckers sue state over concealed carry refusal
Two truckers are suing the state of Minnesota, claiming it is violating their Second Amendment rights by not recognizing their concealed carry permits from their home states. One of those truckers is OOIDA member David McCoy. He tells Land Line Now why he filed the lawsuit, and his attorney, Loren Seehase, explains why she’s confident the case will lead to more freedoms for countless Americans, including countless truckers.
The upsides and downsides of factoring
What is factoring? When should a trucker use it? And what are the potential upsides – and downsides? These days, many truckers who are on their own authority are using factoring services, but many of those same truckers are experiencing some significant problems that you likely want to avoid. Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA’s Compliance Department offer some insight into the topic – and some advice.
2025 may be a hot year for the spot market
The spot market is expected to heat up this year. Brent Hutto with Truckstop says overall freight market rates are expected to increase throughout 2025.