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Another agency within the U.S. DOT is facing a change in leadership. We cover Shailen Bhatt’s departure as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and analyze the DEA’s decision to delay marijuana reclassification. After that, a list of five products for your truck that offer the most bang for your buck. Then, an OOIDA member offers up a cautionary tale about selling your authority. And finally, Marty Ellis, driver of the OOIDA tour truck, has been hearing that some carriers are manipulating ELDs – and he’s got some thoughts.

0:00 – Bhatt leaving FHWA & marijuana reclassification 

10:17 – Five additions for your truck that won’t break the bank

25:00 – Cautionary tale about selling your authority

40:06 – Carriers manipulating ELDs

The government is pushing for electric trucks. But the difficulties caused when those trucks’ batteries catch fire have caught the Department of Transportation’s attention. Also, for many owner-operators, finding a load that pays well enough is half the battle – and requires spending some time on load boards. We’ll explain how to find a good one. Then, OOIDA and Truckers Against Trafficking have joined for a special giveaway to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Electric truck fires draw attention of U.S. DOT

25:00 – How do you find a good load board?

40:06 – TAT, OOIDA join to honor truck drivers

Danny Ramon of Overhaul joins Land Line Now to talk about new trends taking shape in cargo theft and to offer updates on what’s being done. Also, the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship has helped the children, grandchildren and legal dependents of truck drivers get an education. It’s now accepting applications. Then, CVSA’s Brake Safety Week and the lead-up to the Labor Day holiday weekend had an impact on the spot market. We’ll explain.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – What’s being done about cargo theft?

25:00 – OOIDA scholarship now accepting applications

40:06 – Brake Safety Week, holiday have impact on freight market

Several localities across the U.S. will vote on billions in transportation funding, including Seattle, Nashville and two towns in Colorado. Also, if you’re an owner-operator, keeping on top of your taxes and bookkeeping isn’t just a good idea – it’s a necessity. Truck To Success will offer some advice. And predatory towing affects a small percentage of truck drivers – but a single instance of the problem can spell the end of your business.

0:00 – Newscast. 

10:07 – Taxes are a necessity of running your trucking business.

25:00 – Predatory towing can end your business.

40:06 – Transportation issues on local ballots in November.

Author and historian Mark Levinson relates the story of Malcolm McLean, a pioneer in the use of shipping containers – and a truck driver. Also, several members of Congress have spoken out on the issue of speed limiters – and one of them is Congressman Mike Collins of Georgia. We’ll bring you some of comments.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Trucker’s ingenuity brings us the shipping containers we have today

45:05 – Trucker and congressman expresses his views on speed limiters

Being able to tell good brokers and bad brokers apart can save time, keep you out of a real financial bind – or avoid ending your business. Also, a new comprehensive report takes a look at some of the significant wrinkles that have to be ironed out in order to electrify trucks. And Marty Ellis has spent plenty of time waiting to load and unload – and that reminded him about issues such as hourly pay, overtime and truck ownership.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Telling the good brokers from the bad

25:10 – Study takes a look at what’s needed for truck electrification

40:08 – Detention time, hourly pay and overtime

FMCSA is about to spend millions of dollars to improve training at several facilities. And the training includes some for current drivers. Also, there are things you can do to mitigate and prevent tire damage from heat. Andy McCulloch of Michelin has the cure. And New Jersey lawmakers are taking a closer look at a mandate for electric vehicles put in place by a state agency, while West Virginia is ready to spend a chunk of change on road work.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Improving driver training, one school at a time

25:10 – Taking the heat off your tires

40:08 – New Jersey casts a sideways glance at electric vehicle mandates

The Canadian rail work stoppage may be over, but the threat of another is very real. We look at the implications – and the opportunities. Also, when an officer gives you a ticket at roadside, it can be a stressful situation. We’ll explain what you can do that may lead to a better outcome. And rates and load postings were down on the spot market last week, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop isn’t surprised, or even worried for that matter.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – How could a Canadian rail shutdown affect the supply chain?

25:10 – Getting a better outcome after a ticket

40:08 – What a down spot market really means

A federal document shows PHMSA wants to raise fees for hazmat haulers. But an agency official says the situation is not quite that simple. Also, a bridge called the Can Opener is creating problems for unwary truckers who try to pass under it – and the city where it’s located is trying to fix the situation.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Another bridge takes a bite out of trucking

25:10 – PHMSA wants to avoid higher fees for small hazmat haulers

Truckers gather each year to support the athletes in Special Olympics. And this year, one of those efforts is celebrating a landmark. Also, aspiring owner-operators have a lot of decisions to make with regard to insurance. We’ll share what Truck to Success attendees will learn about the insurance and claims process.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Seminar tackles truck insurance decisions

25:10 – Special Olympics benefit marks special anniversary

A wreck involving a truck and a teen driver spurred the NTSB to issue a safety alert about the dangers of marijuana use while driving. Also, the U.S. DOT is leaning into something called vehicle-to-everything, or V2X technology. So what the heck is it? We’ll explain. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing about several issues from truckers, and high on the list is a decline in the number of tradesmen, including diesel mechanics.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Agency issues warning about dangers of using marijuana and driving

25:10 – What is V2X technology, and why does it matter to you?

40:08 – Shrinking number of diesel mechanics a concern

An electric truck was on fire for 16 hours earlier this week. Now, the DOT will gather experts to decide what to do in such a situation. Also, broker problems continue to be a major topic for truckers, including a growing number of motor carriers filing against broker bonds. And six states are revising their rules that govern the use of cameras to enforce speed limits and red lights. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has set up a program to help train more truck drivers.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Feds to examine electric truck fires in wake of Nikola rig blaze

25:10 – More carriers are filing on broker bonds

40:08 – States eye changes to enforcement-camera rules

You can charge your cell phone simply by setting it on a charging pad with no connections. What if you could do the same for your truck? Also, there are ways truck drivers can protect themselves against predatory towing and outrageous bills – and your insurance can play a big role. Then, the dog days of summer are usually a quiet time on the spot market, and this year is no different. But that’s about to change.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Charging trucks on the go?

25:10 – The ins and outs of towing and insurance

40:08 – The summer doldrums have hit, but help is on the way

Many truckers would agree that electric vehicles should pay their fair share for roads. Now, a Pennsylvania law aims to do just that. Also, a tax projection can help you foresee what you’ll pay in taxes each year – and help you succeed in business. And some of the concerns about AI – artificial intelligence – are specific to transportation, including to trucking. OOIDA recently alerted the U.S. DOT to a few.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – New Pennsylvania law makes electric cars pony up for roads

25:10 – Tax projections can help you succeed in business

40:08 – OOIDA expresses concerns about AI

For the average truck driver, truly smooth roads are hard to find. But one group is working to ensure that more pavement meets the standard. Also, three of OOIDA’s experts discuss gaining your authority and going through the complicated permits-and-licensing process.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Authority, permits and licensing – what’s required

25:10 – The benefits of smooth concrete

OOIDA’s Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh discuss the Association’s efforts to fight for truckers on issues such as AI and predatory towing. Also, OOIDA’s Truckers For Troops sends some needed supplies to benefit homeless veterans through the Veterans Community Project in St. Louis. And truckers who have long parked their rigs at home are fighting a new ban on the practice in two Florida towns. We’ll talk with one of them.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – AI and predatory towing: OOIDA says remember truckers when crafting regulations

25:10 – Truckers For Troops lends a hand to homeless vets in St. Louis

40:08 – Truckers fight towns’ ban on parking at home

Should the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency give California a waiver allowing it to move forward with its Advanced Clean Fleets initiative? Some are not so sure. Also, how do you warn other truckers about a bad broker or a fake broker scam? Land Line Now gets some advice on that and other broker issues. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis talks about a longtime motor carrier going out of business, as well as a problem a number of truckers are having with toll roads and transponders.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – EPA hears from public about California’s ever-tighter emission rules

25:10 – Warning others about bad brokers

40:08 – Carriers closing and toll transponder troubles

Seasonal factors continue to impact the spot market. Brent Hutto of Truckstop says a closer look at the data – and at how bigger carriers are operating – tells us something about the future. Also, a lawyer representing a New Mexico trucking company explains why it’s taking the feds to court over the new independent contractor rule.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Lawsuits target new independent contractor rule

40:08 – Action by bigger carriers offers a look at freight future

A report by INRIX says that traffic congestion is worsening in the United States – and offers some interesting data that may show why. Also, an effort in California that originally would have put speed limiters on all vehicles now calls for putting “speed warning devices” on all new vehicles.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Traffic congestion – it’s not getting better

40:08 – California lawmakers want to warn you about speed

FMCSA has taken an interest in an issue that’s festered in trucking for some years now – predatory towing. But what might the agency do? Also, what do you need to know about leasing on to a carrier? OOIDA’s upcoming Truck To Success seminar details what you need to know. And some truckers get caught by surprise when they find out their license is in trouble – or maybe even suspended – due to some violation in their car.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – A clear path to how you can lease on

25:15 – How personal violations can affect your CDL

40:23 – The problems with – and solutions to – predatory towing

Another email scam aims to get personal information through phishing – and it’s just one of many ways bad actors target truckers. Also, from a trucker stepping up to fulfill a child’s dream to a trucker with a lame excuse for a bad incident, Land Line Now brings you some Roses and Razzberries. And artists are giving an infamous truck-eating bridge in Kansas City, Mo., a new look. One of them joins us to talk about the project.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Email scam phishes truckers for information

25:15 – Roses and Razzberries

40:23 – Turning a truck-eating bridge into art

OOIDA recently warned about the use of artificial intelligence in the trucking industry, based on truckers’ experience with other tech. Also, some important changes were made recently in the regulations regarding broker bonds, which could have a direct impact on how you interact with brokers. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing about artificial intelligence. He says some people are finding uses for the technology – but not in a way that’s great for truckers.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Artificial intelligence – are things moving too fast?

25:15 – Changes to broker bond rules may help truckers – or not

40:23 – Truckers are expressing concerns about AI

Many owner-operators don’t know what beneficial ownership information is or why they have to file it, so Land Line Now gets answers from two experts. Also, expect a big push over the coming months on truck parking in Washington, D.C. – whether it’s through appropriations or legislation. And load-to-truck ratios for all three equipment types were up last week. That usually translates to higher rates. Robert Rouse of DAT explains.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Clearing up confusion over beneficial ownership information

25:15 – Big federal push on truck parking in the works

40:23 – Will figures lead to higher rates in the spot market?

Truckers have faced all kinds of challenges in past hurricanes. Now that the next round is upon us, Land Line Now explains what you need to know to prepare. Also, four states have taken action to change the rules for the use of the left lane on highways. And California wants to make it easier to pass certain local ballot questions.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – What you need to know as hurricane season ramps up

40:23 – States changing left lane rules

A coalition of organizations – including OOIDA – has asked members of the U.S. House to pass the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. Also, Truck To Success takes a hard look at the challenges of financing new equipment, as well as a warning about avoiding lease-purchase agreements. And the latest example of truckers and troopers working together is in Wisconsin, which for several years now has had a program called “Trooper in a Truck.”

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – How are you going to pay for that new truck?

25:15 – Wisconsin program puts troopers into trucks

40:23 – A call for action on truck parking bill

Andrew King of the OOIDA Foundation injects some realistic expectations, facts and figures into the conversation about the freight market. Also, the first thing people see as your truck approaches is that bumper. So how do you help it make a good first impression? Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia offers some advice. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is getting an earful from truckers about a new form that small businesses have to file with the federal government, among other issues.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Glimmers of hope in the freight market?

25:15 – Puttin’ some shine on that bumper

40:23 – Truckers grow concerned about new government form

FMCSA has granted another exemption to the requirement trainers be in the jump seat while trainees drive – and OOIDA has some real concerns. Also, the U.S. DOT plans to be very busy over the next year, and unfortunately, a considerable amount of that attention is going to fall on truck drivers. And most states are looking for new sources of highway funding, with many turning to an obvious, untapped source: electric and hybrid vehicles.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Another carrier gets a bye on front seat training rule

25:15 – DOT telegraphs regulatory plans for the coming year

40:23 – States impose taxes on electric vehicles

Two members of the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection express concern about the group’s lack of consensus and unwillingness to consider worries about a mandate. Also, change is coming to the freight market, but it’s coming slowly. Brent Hutto of Truckstop shares the latest data from the market.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Committee members dismayed by underride reports

40:23 – Change is a-coming to the freight market

Speed limiters are just one of the issues in the House version of the annual spending bill, but the Senate version is very different. Also, Greg Frary of Truck Tractor Trailer walks us through the biggest investment you’ll make as an owner-operator – buying a truck. And what happens if your state revokes your CDL? How does it happen? And what do you do? David Grimes of CDL Legal joins Land Line Now to answer those questions and more.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – The ins and outs of buying a truck

25:15 – Your options if your state revokes your CDL

40:23 – Speed limiters, other hot issues don’t make Senate spending bill

Author and historian Mark Levinson relates the story of Malcolm McLean, a pioneer in the use of shipping containers – and a truck driver. Also, several members of Congress have spoken out on the issue of speed limiters, and one of them is Rep. Mike Collins of Georgia. Land Line Now brings you some of comments.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Trucker’s ingenuity brings us the shipping containers we have today

45:20 – Trucker and congressman expresses his views on speed limiters

A misrepresentation of data about speed limiters by a congressman during a House subcommittee hearing led off the top news of the week. Also, the American Logistics Aid Network steps in to organize the logistics when disasters strike in the U.S. – and there are a lot right now. And large carriers continue to talk about an alleged driver shortage – but with turnover around 100 percent, is that the case? OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis offers a few thoughts.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Network steps up to organize things when America faces disaster

25:15 – A busy week in news: Chevron doctrine, speed limiters, lease-purchase and more

40:23 – A little bit of truth-telling regarding the “driver shortage”

OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh told Congress this week that to fix issues like speed limiters, AEBs and more, legislators need to listen to truckers. OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes offers some analysis of the hearing. Also, Tom Crowley and Aron Lynch of OOIDA's Compliance Department discuss ways you can avoid having problems with brokers in the first place. And Delaware and California have legislation in the works to limit what can be done with autonomous vehicles.

0:00 – Pugh to Congress: It’s time to listen to truckers 

10:22 – Analysis: Congress drills down on high-interest trucking regulations

25:15 – How to avoid problems with brokers in the first place

40:23 – Two more states working to limit autonomous vehicles

An FMCSA report to Congress says the agency lacks the data and authority to do much of anything to combat illegal broker activity. Also, a Texas truck driver saved a 1-year-old boy who had been left abandoned on the side of Interstate 10. Land Line Now has his story. And when it comes to fighting Class A driver traffic tickets, there's a lot to keep in mind. We sit down with the guys from Road Law to discuss the process. Then, the freight market is showing signs of seasonality. Robert Rouse of DAT joins us with the latest data.

0:00 – OOIDA’s Morris on broker report: ‘nothing but giving lip service’ 

10:22 – Trucker saves baby left at side of road

25:15 – What you need to know about fighting traffic tickets

40:23 – Summer conditions hit the freight market

Among the states to tackle the idea of requiring drivers in autonomous trucks is New York, where a bill is moving through the Legislature. Also, truckers who are running their own business need to know where things stand – and one way to do that is a Mid-Year Accounting Review. And a U.S. House subcommittee is planning to take a look at various regulations at the U.S. Department of Transportation – including those that affect trucking.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Proposal would require drivers in autonomous trucks

25:15 – Checking up on how your business is doing

40:23 – Congress to take a look at trucking regulations

Progress is being made on truck parking, and in some places, it is considerable. For example: Texas. Land Line Now details what’s happening. Also, Lewie Pugh and Andrew King of OOIDA discuss one part of an upcoming class for potential owner-operators – creating a business plan.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – To succeed, you have to have a plan

25:15 – Progress on parking in the Lone Star State

A federal consumer protection expert laid out how lease-purchase agreements are designed to benefit motor carriers, not truck drivers. Also, a trucker who sold his authority did get some cash, but trouble began quickly after the sale. Land Line has his story. And it can be pretty difficult to take the straight-and-narrow road if your truck is out of alignment. We’ll get some advice from Andy McCulloch of Michelin. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says that while open road tolling and the elimination of toll booths may be convenient, it’s important to keep your eye on the real issue.

0:00 – Expert: Lease-purchase model puts drivers behind the eight ball

10:22 – Authority sale puts trucker in a world of hurt

25:15 – The ins and outs of truck alignment

40:23 – Making sure we stay on target with tolling issues

If a regulation was not ordered by Congress, it may be in trouble – after two recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. Also, when a broker fails to pay a trucker for a load, one of the final things truckers can turn to is the broker bond. But how do you file against it? Land Line offers a primer. And a new law in Louisiana addresses truckers’ liability when it comes to optional equipment on their truck.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – The entire way regulations are made could be upended by two court cases

25:15 – When all else fails, file on the broker bond

40:23 – Louisiana law changes liability regarding optional equipment

A member of Congress wants to set up a federal task force and command center to tackle cargo theft. We’ll get the details on his plan. Also, Greg Akselrod, chief technology officer at truck parking company Outpost, explains how it’s now utilizing artificial intelligence to serve customers. And rates continue to scrape the bottom of the barrel, but Brent Hutto of Truckstop says there are some lanes and markets out there yielding some good returns.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Bill would set up federal effort to combat cargo theft

25:15 – How can artificial intelligence help the truck parking situation?

40:23 – Some bright spots in a down market

How should we pay for our highways? For decades, the answer has been the fuel tax. And for a long time, that worked fine. But as the Highway Trust Fund dwindles, it seems more likely that we will have to find a new way to pay. But what will that be? Dr. Asha Weinstein Agrawal discusses the results of a survey on the topic.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Survey: Americans good with fuel tax – if the money is spent right

An annual spending bill now moving on Captiol Hill would impact many more issues beyond speed limiters, including truck parking and ELDs. Also, Lewie Pugh, Andrew King and Charles Sperry offer a preview of the upcoming Truck to Success seminar offered by OOIDA. And truckers like a hearty breakfast. But where is the best place to get one? A website called Cheapism has taken a look at the topic.

0:00 – Newscast

10:22 – Learning what you need to know to be successful

25:15 – Where to get a good, cheap breakfast on the road

40:23 – Bill that would halt speed limiters moving in Congress

The Supreme Court decision stripping federal agencies of some of their power could affect some trucking rules but not touch others. Also, a spending bill now before Congress would quash a proposed speed limiter rule; meanwhile, an underride guard report ends up being a mess. And Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia offers up a few opinions about the best places to add some chrome to your truck. 

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Spending bill, court decision and more may affect speed limiter effort

25:15 – Top places to put chrome on your truck

40:23 – What regulations might be affected by court decision?

Where is FMCSA headed on speed limiters, AEBs and broker transparency as a federal document indicates when those rules might be out? Also, two drivers discuss their role in supporting the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund – and what the group does for truckers. Then, some large carriers who have commercial learner’s permit holders in a truck with a trainer don’t want that trainer in the jump seat – and OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis has a few thoughts.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Speed limiter, AEB rules delayed; broker transparency on track

25:15 – Drivers do their part to help St. Christopher fund

40:23 – Should driver trainers be in the jump seat and not the bunk?

Truckers from across the U.S. and Canada are gathering in Wisconsin as the Waupun Truck-N-Show is preparing for its 35th and final run. Also, what if you could charge an electric truck while you drive? Researchers at Purdue University are giving it a shot. And the July Fourth holiday made for a short week, which had an impact on the spot market. We’ll find out just how much load posts dropped and what impact the holiday had on rates.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Long-running truck show takes its final bow

25:00 – Charging trucks in motion? Researchers say it could happen

40:09 – The holiday week was not kind to freight, rates

Ohio is trying a unique idea called “Smart Lanes” to deal with traffic congestion – and it appears to be a cost-effective way to cope. Also, when it comes to hiring on a driver, there are a few things you should take into consideration. We’ll discuss the impact this could have on your operation. And 11 states made changes to their fuel taxes on July 1, with most of them increasing what you’ll pay at the pump.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:22 – Ohio’s ‘Smart Lanes’ a unique way of handling congestion

25:00 – What to consider when you hire a driver

40:09 – States change fuel tax, with most raising it

Spending bills in Congress would stop any speed limiter requirement, and also deal with truck parking, ELDs and independent contractors. Land Line Now also updates you on a partnership that includes Daimler Truck is working on a nationwide network of EV charging stations for heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. And the Pennsylvania Turnpike is moving to open road tolling, following several other toll roads that have done so.

0:00 – Newscast. 

10:14 – Partnership aims to plug in electric trucks.

25:09 – Another turnpike goes to open road tolling.

40:09 – Spending bill would ban speed limiter requirement.

Truck and trailer payments: up. Repair and maintenance costs: up. Insurance premiums: also up. You see the trend. Breaking down the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report on operational costs and putting them into perspective. Then, Bexar County, Texas is the latest to ramp up enforcement of commercial truck drivers – and alarm bells are already going off. And finally, rates are slowly inching toward a more profitable place for van freight.

0:00 – Newscast

10:33 – Operational costs reach new high on ATRI survey

25:01 – Bexar County, Tex. ramps up CMV enforcement

40:09 – Spot market update: van rates inching upward

When roads or bridges go down, truck drivers usually end up getting the short straw. Problems on U.S. 50 in southwest Colorado are one example, prompting a conversation about resiliency and practicality. Then, the agriculture industry depends on the trucking industry to succeed. Here’s how to navigate the exemptions for ag haulers. And finally, visitors to the OOIDA tour truck are noticing a growing number of inconsistencies within the Department of Transportation physical process.

0:00 – Newscast

10:33 – When roads go down, truckers pay the price

25:01 – Navigating the exemption landscape for ag haulers

40:09 – Inconsitencies within the DOT physical process

A truck driving school in Arizona has a unique instructor on staff – a chicken. That’s right, a chicken. We look into what Chester’s role is in bringing attention to the school. Then, editorial staff members of Land Line Magazine explain why they dedicated so much of the July issue to the EPA’s new emission standards. And finally, Ohio's Department of Transportation breaks down the planning it takes to get a superload safely from Point A to Point B.

0:00 – Newscast

10:32 – CDL training with Chester the chicken

25:00 – EPA emission standards spark concern

40:08 – Superload planning in Ohio

The Supreme Court has overturned a long-standing precedent that directly impacts federal agencies’ ability to issue and enforce regulations. Also, new research shows what can hurt recruitment and retention of women in trucking – and the list contains some familiar issues. Then, Bryan Martin of Chrome Shop Mafia joins us to run through the most commonly overlooked maintenance items in large trucks. And the U.S. transportation secretary says recent federal changes will not alter the rules truckers face in regard to the use of marijuana.

0:00 – Supreme Court decision might upend ability of feds to regulate

10:14 – Study identifies what makes it harder to recruit female truckers

25:09 – What are you overlooking in terms of maintenance?

40:09 – Buttigieg: Pot rules won’t change for truckers

FMCSA’s new acting administrator has a long history in the DOT – and it may offer a guide for those wondering where the agency is headed. Also, in an effort to spark an interest in the industry, a woman in Minnesota has started writing children's books about trucking. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis is hearing from truckers about a fairly ridiculous situation involving turn signals, as well as some real concerns about load securement.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:14 – What can we expect out of new FMCSA leader?

25:09 – Author brings the world of trucking to children

40:09 – Things not to do when your turn signal isn’t working