A recently released document may provide a sneak peek of the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan, even though details of when the plan itself will be released remain sketchy. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. To subscribe to our podcasts, click here . Note: Your browser must support RSS to subscribe to our podcast feed.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Freight and rates are slipping a bit but are still unusually high for this time of year. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
The Senate reached an agreement yesterday paving the way to end the government shutdown, at least until February. Terry Scruton talks about what happens next plus OOIDA’s efforts to get members of Congress to support the association’s ELD exemption request with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Of all the things you can get ticketed for, following too close during rush hour traffic – with no accident involved – has to be one of the more ridiculous. Terry Scruton talks about exactly that scenario and what you can do about it with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law.
Two groups have unveiled their suggestions for an infrastructure plan. Terry Scruton takes a look at both of them with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Did you know that if you have an accident or a speeding ticket while driving your personal vehicle it can affect the insurance rates for your truck? Terry Scruton finds out why that is with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s truck insurance department.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mark Reddig and Land Line Now producer and resident gear head, Barry Spillman, will talk with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia about what you should consider when looking at straight pipes.
If one South Carolina state lawmaker gets his way, slowpokes hanging out in the far left-hand lane of highways in the state would pay more for their indiscretion. Terry Scruton finds out more from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
The ELD mandate is not yet quite a month old and has already racked up a long list of problems including some major technical issues with the devices themselves. Terry Scruton talks about some of those problems and what you can do about them with OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris and Trevor Williams of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
Multiple Missouri lawmakers have filed legislation for the upcoming regular session to revisit issues that cover road safety. And a new law in Pennsylvania boosts penalties for “rogue” household goods movers operating in the state. Mary McKenna talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
From wild weather and the flu bug to rumors, misconceptions and outright fake ideas about ELD’s. We find out what Jon Osburn has been hearing on the road in California. Mary McKenna talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
The FMCSA’s deputy administrator says the ELD mandate is a success. She gets a reality check – and Terry Scruton gets an update on Amazon’s search for a second headquarters – from OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
The Transportation Research Board met this week to discuss a number of issues related to safety and trucking. Terry Scruton finds out what went on and what it could mean for the future on with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
As Congress continues to face stalemate after stalemate over budget talks, the idea of bringing back earmarks seems to be gaining steam. Terry Scruton finds out how much traction it’s got from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Last week was the first full work week of the post-holiday season, meaning truckers were back on the road in force. But load postings are still pretty strong for this time of year. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner-operators, carriers, brokers and shippers
The latest continuing resolution to keep the government running expires on January 19th. Will Congress fix funding by then or will we see yet another continuing resolution? Terry Scruton gets the latest from Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
April 15th may seem like it’s still a long way away, but it’s actually closer than you think. And the time to start preparing to file your taxes is right now. Mark Reddig gets some advice from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Every owner-operator needs to make a decision about insurance at some point in their business career – whether to have their own insurance or use that of the carrier you are leased on to. Terry Scruton talks about the pros and cons of each with Trina McIntyre and Stacy Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
For some time, OOIDA has been pushing federal officials to fix a situation that is costing some auto transporters dearly, all apparently for no good reason. Mark Reddig gets an update on that and more from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Tucked away in the heart of the Appalachians is a place with great food and a welcome mat for truckers. It’s called the Dinner Bell, and it’s the latest restaurant in our series, the Semi Supper Club. Mark Reddig reports.
One Mississippi state lawmaker is back with a bill intended to deter the theft of truck, rail or container cargo through stiff punishment. Also, an Alabama state lawmaker is again pursuing left-lane restrictions to be imposed on certain highways for professional drivers. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
