All Nighter newscast, July 4, 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 04, 2017•3 min
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A personal health crisis made worse
Bob Stempinski is a trucker who faced a lot of health issues, and overcame them. But a doctor with a frequently criticized clinic wasn’t satisfied, making getting back in the truck a massive undertaking for Bob. Terry Scruton talked with Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine.
Jul 03, 2017•10 min
D.C. update – Plenty on Congress’ platter
Congress is on a break to celebrate our nation’s birthday, but when they return to our nation’s capital, they’ll be delivering some needed legislation. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 03, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 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.
Jul 03, 2017•3 min
Roses and Razzberries
From a homeless man rescuing a truck driver to the welcome demise of a very bad regulation, there’s plenty to like – and dislike – in the news. Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna will give you a taste of both on Roses and Razzberries.
Jul 02, 2017•15 min
State update – State fuel tax changes coming soon
A number of states are changing their fuel tax to keep up with needed highway work in the face of uncertainty over federal funding. Reed Black talks with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Jul 02, 2017•10 min
A congressional conversation on ELDs
The people who mind the government’s purse strings in Congress had a conversation with the new secretary of transportation recently. And ELDs were high up on the list of topics. Terry Scruton has a report.
Jul 01, 2017•15 min
State update – New state laws hitting the books
From a requirement for training to combat trafficking to some extra weight allowed for your APU, states across the country are about to add dozens of news laws to the books. Reed Black talks with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Jul 01, 2017•10 min
What truckers are asking about ELDs
Jon Osburn says that every single day, his number 1 question is ELDs. Truckers across the country are confused, upset, all the way up to angry, and asking a lot of questions. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Jun 30, 2017•26 min
D.C.: A chance to spell it out to folks in D.C.
The recess for July 4th will give truckers a chance for face-to-face contact with their members of Congress. And it’s important, since once they’re back in our nation’s capital, they’ll have a lot of their plates. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Director of Government Affairs, Mike Matousek.
Jun 30, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, June 30, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 30, 2017•3 min
Helping vets hit the road at home
The FMCSA is taking steps to make obtaining a CDL easier for veterans. Terry Scruton discusses that, plus action on CDL learners’ permits, with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Jun 29, 2017•15 min
D.C.: TSA wants to track your truck
The Transportation Security Administration is considering a plan to track certain trucks as they move across the country. So why are they doing that, and is it a good idea? Mark Reddig discusses that and more with OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations, Doug Morris.
Jun 29, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, June 29, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 29, 2017•3 min
Freight, rates steady across the board
Freight and rates are holding steady across all equipment types ahead of the long holiday weekend. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Jun 28, 2017•9 min
D.C.: CSA study points to flaws
The National Academy of Sciences has released a much-anticipated study about the CSA system. Mark Reddig gets a quick rundown on what the scientists have to say from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jun 28, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, June 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.
Jun 28, 2017•3 min
Eating healthy on the road is possible
Finding healthy food out on the road is hard. But you can be healthy, eat well and feel better as a result. Mark Reddig gets some advice from Bob Perry of Rolling Strong.
Jun 27, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Agenda cranks up in capital
It looks like a busy week ahead in our nation’s capital, with an important trucking-related study coming out, as well as hearings on NAFTA and self-driving vehicles. Mark Reddig gets a preview from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jun 27, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, June 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.
Jun 27, 2017•3 min
More to know about policy endorsements
We’ve said a lot about policy endorsements on recent insurance segments, but there’s still plenty to say. Terry Scruton talks with Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre about more endorsements you could need for your insurance policy.
Jun 26, 2017•10 min
D.C.: What does aviation have to do with trucking?
The House and the Senate are considering their versions of the reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration. Terry Scruton finds out why that matters for truck drivers from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jun 26, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, June 26, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 26, 2017•3 min
The Long Haul: A Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road
A fellow truck driver is getting a lot of attention for a book he’s written about – you guessed it – trucking. Mary McKenna takes a closer look at the book and its author.
Jun 25, 2017•15 min
Georgia encouraging more use of APUs
A new law in Georgia will boost the incentive for truckers to avoid idling. And a new law in Texas authorizes an increase in truck weights for tractor-trailers hauling intermodal shipping containers. Mary McKenna talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jun 25, 2017•11 min
OOIDA member helps fulfill ‘bucket list’
Everyone has heard the term bucket list. You might even have one of your own. It’s a list of things you want to do before you, well, kick the bucket. And on today’s show Mary McKenna will bring us the story of how OOIDA member Chuck Parr helped one lady fulfill one of the final items on her list.
Jun 24, 2017•15 min
Passing rules in Idaho are about to change
Effective July 1, a new law in Idaho permits motorists (not towing another vehicle) and motorcyclists to exceed the posted speed limit by up to 15 mph while passing on two-lane highways. Also, there is a renewed call to repeal plans to charge commercial drivers to access Rhode Island highways. Mary McKenna talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jun 24, 2017•10 min
Talking points on ELDs
Electronic logging devices are still far and away the Number 1 topic Jon Osburn is fielding these days. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Jun 23, 2017•19 min
D.C.: Congressman targets tax on truck sales
A member of Congress intends to eliminate the 12 percent Federal Excise Tax on truck purchases. Mark Reddig gets the details of the plan and finds out what its chances are from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jun 23, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, June 23, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 23, 2017•3 min
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