Marty Ellis has been talking with drivers about a question: Are trucks getting too automated? Are automated manual transmissions, adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency brakes too much? Also, some carriers are enforcing ever stricter policies on several issues, including personal conveyance, the split sleeper berth provision and inward-facing cameras. And OOIDA’s biannual board meeting recently took place. We’ll hear from one of the members of the board to talk about his career – and his side job running an animal rescue and sanctuary. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:12 – Carriers cracking down on some policies. 24:52 – Bee Wings and Fuzzy Things. 39:36 – Are trucks getting too automated?

Land Line Now, May 12, 2023

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