Land Line Now, Jan. 19, 2024

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson is resigning. What does that mean for current and future rulemakings, most notably the speed limiter proposal? Also, we’ll have a roundtable discussion to analyze the latest attempt at increasing a motor carrier’s minimum liability insurance, to break down a new broker rule and more. The Truck Leasing Task Force held its third meeting this week, and talks centered on a very important question: Is the lease-purchase model even worth saving? Then, Marty Ellis has had a lot of experience driving in the extreme cold and has some advice to offer. 0:00 – Robin Hutcheson resigning from FMCSA  10:07 – What’s behind the attempt to raise insurance requirements? 24:49 – Is the lease-purchase system worth saving? 39:14 – Winter weather driving tips