The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee – which advises the FCMSA on a number of issues – had its most recent meeting this week. OOIDA’s executive vice president Todd Spencer was there. Terry Scruton talks with him about what went on.
The clock is ticking toward the effective date of the REAL ID Act, and it could have an impact on many truckers. Mark Reddig gets an update 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.
Freight and rates hold steady after a big boost last week. Terry Scruton gets the details from Mark Montague of DAT.
In an effort to comply with the president’s order to review and eliminate regulations, the FMCSA has decided to cut 12 regs. But are they regs that matter to truckers? Mark Reddig will talk 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.
Appearing in court for a traffic violation can be difficult for truckers – especially if it happened in a state other than your home base. But not appearing can lead to costly fines like a civil assessment. Terry Scruton talks about what those assessments are and what you can do about them with Jeff McConnell and James Menella of Road Law.
A West Virginia plan could radically expand tolling there. Mark Reddig covers that, plus towing rules in Colorado, with OOIDA’s Director of Governmental 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.
Terry Scruton talks to Sandi Soendker and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine to get a peek at some of the stories they and the crew have been working on. Sandi has the latest on the North American Free Trade Agreement, and we’ll find out what happens when Smokey marries The Bandit. Plus, some advice from Truckers Against Trafficking on how to spot suspicious activity.
DOT Secretary Elaine Chao testified before Congress earlier this week. Terry Scruton finds out what she had to say 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.
Ellen Voie of Women in Trucking has been honored by Insights Success Magazine for her work in the industry. Mary McKenna has the story.
A new law in Washington State updates existing restrictions on drivers’ use of electronic devices. Also, truckers and motorists who drive along a stretch of Interstate 80 in Nevada now are permitted to travel at 80 mph. Reed Black talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Terry Scruton talked about some of the events planned around the 40th anniversary of the classic film “Smokey and the Bandit.”
Officials from Arizona to Virginia are taking steps to address the growingly popular topic of how to properly interact with police during a traffic stop. Reed Black talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
OOIDA and its members will continue the battle against mandatory electronic logging devices in Congress, after the US Supreme Court declined to review the association's case against ELDs. Reed Black finds out how truckers are taking the news from Jon Osburn, the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
A new bill from the House Homeland Security Committee could have an impact on hazmat and high security loads. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s 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.
It’s been a busy regulatory week or so – something that normally is not good news. But in this case, all the news is good, with one bad reg getting knocked out, and two things truckers have wanted for a long time moving ahead. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
A Senate committee met earlier today to discuss autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton talks about what went on with Jay Grimes and 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.
Business was booming last week thanks to a post-Memorial Day bump and Roadcheck. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
A group of lawmakers has reached out to key members of the House Ways and Means Committee urging them to fix the Highway Trust Fund. Terry Scruton finds out more 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.
Remanufactured engines have some unique characteristics and unique problems that their owners will have to deal with. And to deal with those problems, first you have to know they’re happening – usually through oil analysis. Mark Reddig talks with Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Filters.
OOIDA receives a setback in the fight against one bad regulation, but declares victory over another. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s 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.
Everyone has basic insurance coverage for their truck, but sometimes there are special circumstances. Terry Scruton talks about insurance endorsements with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s truck insurance department.
The secretary of transportation says the DOT will issue new guidelines for autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton will get a peek inside what’s going from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
