Our infrastructure – it stinks
Jon Osburn is never one to complain. But he’s completely unimpressed with the state of our infrastructure. Mary McKenna talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
May 19, 2017•19 min
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D.C.: Tolls on the agenda in West Virginia
A proposal in West Virginia could completely upend traditional highway funding in the state. And OOIDA has told officials there that, quote, “this proposal sends a message to our nation’s small-business truckers that West Virginia is not open for business.” Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
May 19, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 19, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 19, 2017•3 min
ELD meeting leaves unanswered questions
Recently, we discussed a meeting held by FMCSA regarding the technical requirements for ELDs – a meeting that raised more questions than it answered. Terry Scruton learns more about what happened from OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes and Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones.
May 18, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Changing how we build highways
The secretary of transportation spoke to a Senate committee today about changing how “infrastructure projects are regulated, funded, delivered and maintained.” Mark Reddig gets a rundown from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 18, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 18, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 18, 2017•3 min
Produce season brings strong reefer loads
Van freight brings a mixed bag, while reefer freight is still going strong through produce season. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
May 17, 2017•10 min
D.C.: One-fifth of road plan to be public money
The Secretary of Transportation has offered more details of the president’s 1 trillion dollar infrastructure plan – including how much federal tax money will be used with other private funds to make it happen. Mark Reddig gets the details on that and more from OOIDA’s Doug Morris.
May 17, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 17, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 17, 2017•3 min
Surviving summer
Summer heat arrived early in many parts of the U.S. this year, and more is on the way. Mark Reddig gets some advice on coping with the heat and staying healthy from Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.
May 16, 2017•15 min
D.C.: What really happens during ‘Infrastructure Week’
It’s Infrastructure Week, which means a slew of meetings and activities in Washington, D.C. Terry Scruton finds out more from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 16, 2017•11 min
All Nighter Newscast, May 16, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 16, 2017•3 min
How an ‘act of God’ could be your fault
Bad weather creates a lot of hassle for truckers, including damage to their rigs. But sometimes, even an “act of God” can be your fault in the eyes of the insurance company. Terry Scruton talks with Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
May 15, 2017•10 min
D.C.: It’s Infrastructure Week!
This coming week is Infrastructure Week – a week to educate Americans about our roads and to convince our political leaders to do something about them. However, some of the news this year is not so optimistic. Mark Reddig talks with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 15, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 15, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 15, 2017•3 min
Low Rider is a little higher …
You’ve probably seen the trucks around – a semi version of a low rider, with the shiny front bumper unbelievably close to the ground. So how do you make your truck do that? Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig will find out from Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
May 14, 2017•15 min
Truck platooning could come to Texas
Texas lawmakers are contemplating action that could open the door to truck platooning in the Lone Star State. Reed Black talks with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.
May 14, 2017•10 min
Group says don’t build new highways
A watchdog group says we can’t build enough highways to fix our congestion problems, so they’re suggesting a different course. Mary McKenna talks with Lauren Aragon of PIRG.
May 13, 2017•15 min
States consider raising fuel tax
While the federal government continues to debate how to fund highways, 11 states are considering raising their fuel taxes to get the job done. Reed Black talks with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.
May 13, 2017•10 min
ELDs, bad regs and cool trucks
Jon Osburn continues to provide information on the hottest issues of the day to truckers who stop by to visit. In between, he’s hitting two of the most interesting truck shows of the year. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
May 12, 2017•27 min
D.C.: Conservative wish list for road bill
A coalition of conservative groups has issued a set of six principals it wants in any infrastructure plan to come out of Congress. Mark Reddig finds out what they are and why they matter from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 12, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 12, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 12, 2017•3 min
Everyone wants an exemption from ELDs
It seems as if these days, everyone is asking for an exemption to some regulation. ELDs – electronic logging devices – are no exception. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s manager of federal affairs, Jay Grimes.
May 11, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Electric semis are coming soon
Several companies are about to unveil electric-powered semis. Mark Reddig discusses what they’re intended for, how practical they are and more with OOIDA’s Doug Morris.
May 11, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 11, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 11, 2017•3 min
Freight rates trend up across the board
Freight volume slips for van and flatbed loads, but reefer volume remains high and rates are up across the board. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers
May 10, 2017•9 min
D.C.: Real problems with ELD tech specs
The FMCSA held a listening session this week to discuss technical aspects of ELDs. We learned several things about the devices from that session, and truckers may yet have a chance to express their concerns. Mark Reddig talks with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 10, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, May 10, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
May 10, 2017•3 min
50 years of Western Star
OOIDA has a new truck, Western Star is celebrating 50 years of making trucks, and more shiny is coming yet this year. Terry Scruton talks with Land Line Magazine’s show truck maven, Suzanne Stempinski
May 09, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Seven U.S. Reps voice support for hair tests
A group of U.S. representatives has sent a letter to the FMCSA supporting a group of carriers who want to use hair testing in place of required urine tests for drugs. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 09, 2017•10 min
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