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Life is a Highway (Bill)

Every five years or so, Congress releases something known as the Highway Bill. Long story short, it lays out funding and policies for the nation’s infrastructure moving forward. And yes, that includes trucking – especially this year. The Highway Bill is chock full of priorities that OOIDA made sure were prioritized in the months and years leading up to this moment – so much so that OOIDA is calling this the most pro-trucker Highway Bill in recent history. From support for truck parking and restroom access to tighter grips on predatory lease-to-own schemes and freight fraud, Collin Long and Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA’s Washington D.C. office break down what Collin considers the “Super Bowl of trucking” – and explain how you can (and should) get involved. Highway Bill details: https://fightingfortruckers.com/policies/2026-highway-bill/ Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/ [https://www.ooida.com/membership/] Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

This High School is Creating America’s Future Truckers

Selling the youth on a career in trucking can be an uphill task, but it’s one Dave Dein takes on with enthusiasm. The former trucker created a CDL program at Patterson High School in California that paves the way for a career in trucking. Dave is one of those people who have found their calling, and he’s more than willing to share it. Plus, if you like classic trucks, Springfield, Missouri is the place to be next week. The American Truck Historical Society is hosting its annual convention and truck show there. ATHS President David Schnautz and board member Peter Wild offer up a preview. Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/ [https://www.ooida.com/membership/] Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/ Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

Six Decades in a Truck and Counting

Chances are Steen Gronlund has been on the road longer than you’ve been alive. The octogenarian and OOIDA life member has been trucking since the Sixties and he’s still on the road. We cover it all – from Steen’s early life in Denmark and his start in the business to his growing list of awards, his trucks, his journey to U.S. citizenship and his favorite spot to stop for a bite to eat on the road. Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/ [https://www.ooida.com/membership/] Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/ Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

Old School Truckers React to Modern Trucks

Does all this new truck technology actually make for safer driving? After recent experiences with a high-tech truck and a simpler one, Angela Griffin of the Simple Livin’ YouTube page isn’t so sure. She shares her big takeaways. Plus, Marty Ellis is getting a new truck any day now. The OOIDA tour truck driver reflects on the adjustments he and other drivers need to make when shifting to a new rig with new bells and whistles. Motus login: https://motus.dot.gov/ Motus details: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/important-steps-you-must-take-prepare-fmcsas-new-registration-system [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/important-steps-you-must-take-prepare-fmcsas-new-registration-system] ATRI Operational Costs of Trucking survey: https://www.research.net/r/ATRI-2026-Ops-Costs Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/ [https://www.ooida.com/membership/] Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/ Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

FMCSA’s Motus System Goes Live This Week

FMCSA is rolling out a new registration platform called Motus – and if you’ve got a USDOT Number or USDOT Number and Operating Authority, you’ve got a few more days to log in before the new system launches. Julie Otto of FMCSA’s office of registration stops in to explain why the new system should be a big improvement on the old one and what you need to do before May 14. Motus login: https://motus.dot.gov/ Motus details: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/important-steps-you-must-take-prepare-fmcsas-new-registration-system [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/important-steps-you-must-take-prepare-fmcsas-new-registration-system] More info from Land Line Media: https://landline.media/motus-is-coming-are-you-ready/