Land Line Now

@Land_Line_Now

Complete and comprehensive news about the trucking industry tailored for truckers on Sirius XM Satellite Radio's Road Dog Channel 146.

OOIDA HQ, Grain Valley, MO

Joined February 2009

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 22

#OOIDA told lawmakers that the Modern Worker Empowerment Act would threaten independent truckers’ control over their businesses. #trucking #truckers landline.media/ooida-opposes-…

Land_Line_Now's tweet card. A worker classification bill in Congress includes a loophole that threatens independent truckers' control over their businesses, OOIDA told a House committee.

Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 5

Land Line Now’s Mark Reddig, Scott Thompson and Ashley Blackford gather in studio A to discuss some high points from the program’s two decades on the air. Listen on our website. bit.ly/3IfsfcN

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. Land Line Now’s Mark Reddig, Scott Thompson and Ashley Blackford gather in studio A to discuss some high points from the program’s two decades on the air. Listen on our website.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 5

An ad campaign for a bread company eventually led to trucking’s best-known song – “Convoy” by C.W. McCall. Land Line Now tells you how it happened. Listen on any major podcast app. bit.ly/40454s9

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. An ad campaign for a bread company eventually led to trucking’s best-known song – “Convoy” by C.W. McCall. Land Line Now tells you how it happened. Listen on any major podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 5

The Department of Transportation has a nine-point plan to improve truckers’ lives – and two hours-of-service reforms are a key part of it. For more of today’s top trucking news, listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app. bit.ly/3It14ez

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. The Department of Transportation has a nine-point plan to improve truckers’ lives – and two hours-of-service reforms are a key part of it. For more of today’s top trucking news, listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 4

The spot market has seen a big jump in reefer freight during week 25. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins Land Line Now to look at the numbers. Listen on any major podcast app. bit.ly/40EtLvl

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. The spot market has seen a big jump in reefer freight during week 25. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins Land Line Now to look at the numbers. Listen on any major podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 4

In 2015, an OOIDA member was driving to a delivery point when he suddenly found himself on truck-restricted routes – and it cost him big. Listen to Land Line Now on our website. bit.ly/3IdjLDe

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. In 2015, an OOIDA member was driving to a delivery point when he suddenly found himself on truck-restricted routes – and it cost him big. Listen to Land Line Now on our website.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 4

A small group of soldiers drove some specially modified vehicles during the Vietnam War to protect convoys. Land Line Now brings back the story. Listen on iHeart Radio, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. bit.ly/3IaSAZG

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. A small group of soldiers drove some specially modified vehicles during the Vietnam War to protect convoys. Land Line Now brings back the story. Listen on iHeart Radio, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 4

The DataQ process is designed to correct mistakes in federal safety reporting – but truckers have long seen a need for reform in that system. For more of today’s top trucking news, listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app. bit.ly/4liglOa

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. The DataQ process is designed to correct mistakes in federal safety reporting – but truckers have long seen a need for reform in that system. For more of today’s top trucking news, listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 3

In 2010, the maker of the steel used in the World Trade Center brought back some of it for a memorial – and 28 truckers carried it home. Listen to Land Line Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio. bit.ly/4kg0NsJ

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. In 2010, the maker of the steel used in the World Trade Center brought back some of it for a memorial – and 28 truckers carried it home. Listen to Land Line Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 3

In 2011, Land Line Now discovered electronic highway signs around the U.S. were warning of zombies ahead. We’ll take a look at what was really happening. Listen on any major podcast app. bit.ly/3ThANSS

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. In 2011, Land Line Now discovered electronic highway signs around the U.S. were warning of zombies ahead. We’ll take a look at what was really happening. Listen on any major podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 3

Two hours-of-service pilot programs are part of a wider DOT plan to improve truckers’ lives, including a host of other issues. Today, Land Line Now takes a look at the details of that plan. Listen on our website. bit.ly/44tH9Ul

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. Two hours-of-service pilot programs are part of a wider DOT plan to improve truckers’ lives, including a host of other issues. Today, Land Line Now takes a look at the details of that plan. Listen on our website.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 3

OOIDA has long called for hours-of-service flexibility. The DOT has a plan for two pilot programs to test changes. But will they do the job? For more of today’s top trucking news, listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app. bit.ly/3ZVNjLC

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. OOIDA has long called for hours-of-service flexibility. The DOT has a plan for two pilot programs to test changes. But will they do the job? For more of today’s top trucking news, listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 2

In 13 states this year, new laws going in to effect today include changes in the fuel tax. And in most, that tax will be increasing. Listen to Land Line Now on our website. bit.ly/46918KD

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. In 13 states this year, new laws going in to effect today include changes in the fuel tax. And in most, that tax will be increasing. Listen to Land Line Now on our website.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 2

The “Code Talkers Flag,” which honors Navajos who used their language to help the U.S. in World War II, was lost until a trucker found it. Listen to Land Line Now on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio or Spotify. bit.ly/3TFjDyR

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. The “Code Talkers Flag,” which honors Navajos who used their language to help the U.S. in World War II, was lost until a trucker found it. Listen to Land Line Now on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio or Spotify.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 2

Perhaps the most famous role that soldier-truckers played in any war was the contribution made by World War II’s “Red Ball Express.” Land Line Now brings back our 2006 story. Listen on any major podcast app. bit.ly/46q7DZp

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. Perhaps the most famous role that soldier-truckers played in any war was the contribution made by World War II’s “Red Ball Express.” Land Line Now brings back our 2006 story. Listen on any major podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 2

The Texas Supreme Court tossed out a $100 million nuclear verdict against Werner, a decision that could have wider implications. For more of today’s top trucking news, Listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app. bit.ly/4lCsmxG

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. The Texas Supreme Court tossed out a $100 million nuclear verdict against Werner, a decision that could have wider implications. For more of today’s top trucking news, Listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 1

FMCSA’s announcement Friday was like an OOIDA wish list, hitting issues like truck parking, split sleeper berth, speed limiters and more. Land Line Now has more details. Listen on any major podcast app. bit.ly/4lvWQkF

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. FMCSA’s announcement Friday was like an OOIDA wish list, hitting issues like truck parking, split sleeper berth, speed limiters and more. Land Line Now has more details. Listen on any major podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 1

Two truckers who witnessed the fall of Saigon first-hand tell the story of that day – and the outsized role one tiny Navy vessel played. Listen to Land Line Now on iHeart Radio, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. bit.ly/3I7SL7V

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. Two truckers who witnessed the fall of Saigon first-hand tell the story of that day – and the outsized role one tiny Navy vessel played. Listen to Land Line Now on iHeart Radio, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jul 1

CVSA wants the federal government to require electronic trackers on all trucks, and has made it their top priority for the new highway bill. For more of today’s top trucking news, Listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app. bit.ly/3Iazx1r

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. CVSA wants the federal government to require electronic trackers on all trucks, and has made it their top priority for the new highway bill. For more of today’s top trucking news, Listen to Land Line Now on your favorite podcast app.

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Land Line Now@Land_Line_Now · Jun 28

Andy McCulloch of Michelin explains some of the special considerations needed for those who switch to electric-powered trucks. Listen to Land Line Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio. bit.ly/4escXgP

Land_Line_Now's tweet image. Andy McCulloch of Michelin explains some of the special considerations needed for those who switch to electric-powered trucks. Listen to Land Line Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or iHeart Radio.

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