All Nighter newscast, Aug. 7, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Aug 07, 2017•3 min
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Roses and Razzberries
From a state trooper who is doing the right thing by truckers to a news service with a sensational anti-truck headline, Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna will tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
Aug 06, 2017•15 min
More tolls, more toll roads
A new law in West Virginia will raise toll rates, and could lead to more toll roads. Reed Black talks with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Aug 06, 2017•10 min
How FAST is this happening?
Last week, Congress asked how well the government is implementing the last highway bill, the FAST Act. And plenty of important trucking related topics were on center stage. Mary McKenna has a report.
Aug 05, 2017•15 min
California extends cap & trade
California has extended its cap and trade program through 2030. Reed Black talks with our state legislative experts, Mike Matousek and Keith Goble.
Aug 05, 2017•10 min
New state, new stop, roads still lousy
As Jon Osburn travels across the country, we’ve been asking him about the quality of the roads – for the most part, by the way, it’s pretty bad. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Aug 04, 2017•26 min
D.C.: Roadside inspections go high-tech
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water – the CVSA, the commercial vehicle safety alliance, has come up with a whole new kind of inspection. Mark Reddig discusses that – plus some grants to educate people about new food safety standards – with OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Aug 04, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Aug. 3, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Aug 04, 2017•3 min
Finally, a fix for CSA?
For some time, one of the aspects of the CSA system that most angered truckers was that any accident you were involved in – even if it was not your fault – added points to your score. Now, a pilot program will explore how to account for who is at fault in an accident. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus recent action on speed limiters and sleep apnea – with OOIDA’s Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Aug 03, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Success starts at the grassroots
OOIDA can claim a few bragging rights lately, with victories on topics ranging from CSA reform and apnea all the way to minimum insurance requirements. But all of that happened in part because of something far more basic – action at the grassroots. Mark Reddig discusses the topic with OOIDA Director of Governmental Affairs Mike Matousek.
Aug 03, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Aug. 3, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Aug 03, 2017•3 min
Freight rises while rates stay flat
Freight volume gets an unexpected boost at the end of July, but rates don’t follow suit. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Aug 02, 2017•9 min
D.C.: Tax reform may delay infrastructure
The Trump administration has long been promising an infrastructure package, but right now, tax reform is ahead of it on the agenda. Also, some key members of Congress are making some career decisions. Terry Scruton finds out more from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Aug 02, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Aug. 2, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Aug 02, 2017•3 min
How’s that new Volvo drive? Ask Suzanne
Like the old Johnny Cash song, Suzanne Stempinski has been everywhere this summer – from test driving a new Volvo truck to an unusual conference in Canada. Terry Scruton managed to get her to sit still long enough to tell us all about it.
Aug 01, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Bills affecting trucking on the agenda
Congress is getting ready for its August recess. The House is gone, and senators are finishing up work on some important bills, some of which can and will affect trucking. Mark Reddig gets a rundown from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Aug 01, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Aug. 1, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Aug 01, 2017•3 min
A bad year for bad regs
2017 marks a turning point in the fight against bad regulations. Mary McKenna discusses that, plus what can potentially happen if you give your phone to an enforcement officer, with Jami Jones and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine.
Jul 31, 2017•15 min
D.C.: OOIDA fires back at ATA
Recently, the ATA sent a letter that made some pretty outrageous statements about those who oppose mandatory ELDs. Today, OOIDA responded. Mark Reddig talks with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 31, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 31, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jul 31, 2017•3 min
Making those wheels really shine
The old song says the wheels on the bus go round and round. Well, so do the wheels on the truck, but they sure looks better when you shine them up. Barry Spillman and I will talk with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia about wheel options.
Jul 30, 2017•15 min
State plans to raise billions for roads
Oregon state lawmakers have agreed on a transportation funding plan that will raise 5.3 billion dollars over the next decade. Reed Black talks with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Jul 30, 2017•10 min
Trafficking fight gets attention
Trucking topics took center stage at a congressional hearing last week – sometimes for good, sometimes not. And high on the list of topics were industry efforts to combat human trafficking. Terry Scruton has a report.
Jul 29, 2017•15 min
OOIDA to lawmaker – no to truck tax
OOIDA has a few choice words for a Wisconsin lawmaker looking to tax trucks. Reed discusses that – plus the Ohio House’s approval of an effort to close a speed trap loophole – with our state legislative experts, Mike Matousek and Keith Goble.
Jul 29, 2017•10 min
Simple answer to regs – knock ‘em out
Jon Osburn gets questions about all kinds of regulations. Now, he has a single place to provide some answers. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Jul 28, 2017•27 min
D.C.: FMCSA ELD FAQ SNAFU
The information FMCSA offers to clarify the ELD exemption for truckers from before the year 2000 has changed several times, leaving many people confused. Mark Reddig covers that – plus ELD enforcement training problems and a new Level 8 inspection – with OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Jul 28, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 28, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jul 28, 2017•3 min
Good news on the ELD front
It’s been a busy week for the issue of ELDs, and for truckers, most of the news has been good. Mark Reddig discusses some of the action and what it means with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Jul 27, 2017•15 min
ELD delay effort update
More members of Congress are getting on board an effort to delay the ELD mandate. But more are needed if the effort is to succeed. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 27, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 27, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jul 27, 2017•3 min
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