Truckers need to know where the economy is going in order to plan for their business. Truck makers have much the same reasons, and they provide some of the best truck-specific forecasts available. Mark Reddig reports.
A new law in Colorado ensures occupational accident insurance coverage is available to independent truckers in the state. Terry Scruton covers that – plus an effort to raise more road money in Minnesota – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.
Jon Osburn has a pet peeve he frequently talks about – people who drive their trucks way too quickly through truck stop parking lots. Mark Reddig gets an update from the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
The FMCSA recently released some crash statistics. Mark Reddig finds out what we learned from them – and discusses some recent technical changes the agency made with ELDs – with OOIDA Director of Safety and 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.
Comments are due today on the FMCSA’s request for information regarding regulations and autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton finds out what OOIDA had to say plus some information on an upcoming OHSA meeting on whistleblowers from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
OOIDA has taken a strong stand against new efforts in Congress to increase the allowed size and weight of large trucks. Mark Reddig finds out the particulars 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.
Freight and rates dip just a bit, but still remain strong overall. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
A task force in Philadelphia is taking a serious look at the need for more truck parking in the city. Mark Reddig finds out what questions they’re asking and how it could affect you 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.
When you have a blowout or a nail through a tire or just an old tire you’re removing from your truck, you probably don’t give it much thought. But scrap tire analysis can actually tell you a lot about how you use your tires and how you can get the most out of them. Terry Scruton talks with Brian Buckham of Goodyear Tires.
Is it possible that the House or Senate could switch from Republican to Democrat in the mid-term election later this year? If it does, how does that affect trucking issues? Mark Reddig discusses the possibilities with 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.
If your lawmakers didn't have your back on trucking-related legislation like the ELD mandate, there's only one thing to do – Remember in November. Terry Scruton finds out more from the Land Line Magazine staff.
Next week is Infrastructure Week in D.C., but there still is no infrastructure plan to speak of – and might not be for some time. Terry Scruton gets the latest from 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.
At the start of this year, the U.S. DOT added a number of opioid medications to the list of those truckers are tested. So what does that mean to you? Mark Reddig finds out from Leslie Butler and Rachel Aycock of CMCI, OOIDA’s Drug Testing Consortium.
Work continues at statehouses from coast to coast to provide authority to test driver-assistive truck platooning technology on highways. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Truckers are sometimes viewed as kids playing with big toys. Well, now kids of all ages can play with their own Mack truck thanks to the folks at Lego. Terry Scruton has the story. Plus, he’ll take a look at what EPA administrator Scott Pruitt had to say about glider kits at a recent congressional hearing.
A bid in California to void last year’s vehicle tax and fee increases is one step closer to being added to the statewide ballot. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker are touring around Texas. Mark Reddig finds out what he’s seeing and hearing on the road.
The Food Safety Modernization Act has gone into full effect for motor carriers. So what does that mean to you? Mark Reddig finds out from OOIDA’s Director of Safety and 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.
Like it or not, the ELD mandate has been in effect now for more than a month. But there are still some areas where drivers are having trouble. Terry Scruton finds out what to do if your ELD breaks down with Dale Watkins and Trevor Williams of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
Things are heating up on the legislative and regulatory fronts, with one state offering truckers an affordable insurance option, and regulatory agencies dealing with topics that range from autonomous vehicles to trucks that carry vehicles. Mark Reddig talks with 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.
Refrigerated freight comes on strong as produce season gets underway. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
The Senate is fast-tracking the FAA bill and Delaware is exploring a pilot program for a vehicle miles traveled tax. Terry Scruton talks about both of those 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.
