Land Line Now, Sept. 19, 2024

Land Line Now

An NTSB investigation into a 2022 crash put most of the blame on a motor carrier, but there is far more to the story. We’ll explain. Also, Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA offers some insight into a new study regarding detention time. And a Georgia congressman explains why he opposed a bill that would raise the minimum required insurance coverage for motor carriers. Then, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis heard a road rumor recently regarding the personal conveyance rule – one that has little resemblance to reality.

0:00 – NTSB report doesn’t tell whole story of 2022 crash

10:07 – The depth – and cost – of the detention time problem

25:00 – Congressman: No need to raise insurance requirements

40:06 – Personal conveyance on Fridays only?