All Nighter Newscast, July 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.
Jul 17, 2017•3 min
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Cooking in the cab
Over the years, we’ve told you about many wonderful restaurants that cater to truckers through our series the Semi Supper Club. In today’s installment, Mary McKenna examines another tasty topic – truckers cooking in the cab.
Jul 16, 2017•15 min
State Update – Missouri works toward better truck parking
Reed Black talks to OOIDA’s legislative expert, Mike Matousek, about states that considered left-lane bans on trucks—until OOIDA stepped in. They’ll also talk about how Missouri may be setting a new standard for creating new truck parking.
Jul 16, 2017•10 min
Big rig racing is back
A new series is putting trucks back on the race track – and restarting a unique form of racing. Terry Scruton reports on the Bandit Big Rig Series.
Jul 15, 2017•15 min
State Update – OOIDA has hand in new towing rules
OOIDA’s legislative expert Mike Matousek talks to Reed Black about how input from OOIDA helped shape new regulations in West Virginia and Colorado to protect truckers against bad actor towing companies.
Jul 15, 2017•10 min
The word on the road in Iowa
It’s time for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truckstop and OOIDA’s Jon Osburn is there. He’ll share some of the topics he’s hearing on the road while in Iowa, including truck platooning on the state’s roads.
Jul 14, 2017•26 min
D.C.: The results are in from Brake Safety Week
The numbers are in from the CVSA brake check, plus some states in the Southeast will be conducting a speed limit enforcement blitz next week. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Jul 14, 2017•10 min
All Nighter Newscast, July 14, 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 14, 2017•3 min
Calling lawmakers about ELDs
A lot of truckers are calling members of Congress about ELDs. A lot more need to. But how you make that phone call can have as big an effect as calling itself. Terry Scruton talks with Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones.
Jul 13, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Hearing looks at human trafficking
Human Trafficking is a problem as old as civilization itself, but people in all parts of our society are trying to put an end to it. Today, members of the U.S. Senate discussed what’s being done, and the role truckers play in the battle. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 13, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 13, 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 13, 2017•3 min
Short week shows freight slack, rates remain strong
A short 4th of July week slows freight, but rates are still going strong. Terry Scruton talks to Mark Montague of DAT.
Jul 12, 2017•10 min
D.C.: ELD exemptions, more in spending bill
A bill in Congress designed to pay the bills will also address whether truckers can be paid for meal and rest breaks and offer some agricultural haulers an exemption from the ELD requirement. Mark Reddig gets the details from OOIDA’s Director of Governmental Affairs Mike Matousek.
Jul 12, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 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.
Jul 12, 2017•3 min
Coping with back pain
Most everyone has likely experienced back pain at some point in their lives, and by the nature of their jobs, truckers have it more than most. So how do you cope with it? Or even overcome it? Mark Reddig talks with Dr. John McElligott, medical director of the St. Christopher Fund.
Jul 11, 2017•14 min
D.C.: Trucking issues high on agenda
Congress is staring down the barrel of a busy week, with three events that could have an impact of truckers and trucking. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 11, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 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.
Jul 11, 2017•3 min
Endorsements – they cover your …
Endorsements – in politics, that means one person supporting another running for public office. In truck insurance, it could mean covering you for mechanical failure in your reefer or covering an unattended truck. Terry Scruton talks with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Jul 10, 2017•10 min
D.C.: NAFTA renegotiation ahead
Recently, the U.S. Trade Representative held a public hearing about the possible re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. And Todd Spencer of OOIDA was there to offer truckers’ concerns about that trade deal. Mark Reddig finds out what happened and why it’s important is Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 10, 2017•11 min
All Nighter newscast, July 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.
Jul 10, 2017•3 min
Mafia on million mile woes
When your truck reaches a million miles, it’s an accomplishment. But it’s also a landmark that can point to a number of things that are likely to go wrong and have to be fixed. Barry Spillman and I will talk with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
Jul 09, 2017•15 min
State Update – Lowering costs for younger drivers
A bill in Ohio calls for a study of how to reduce insurance costs for 18- to 25-year-old truck drivers. Reed talks with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Jul 09, 2017•10 min
Taking steps to protect glider kits
Concern has been growing among truckers who prefer glider kits as EPA regs that have the potential to end use of that option are getting closer to reality. Now, a member of Congress wants to protect glider kits. Terry Scruton talks with U.S. Representative Diane Black of Tennessee.
Jul 08, 2017•15 min
Update – Texas may change some rules
Texas lawmakers are on kind of a tear as far as trucking-related issues, working to adopt changes to rules covering platooning, truck enforcement, and size and weights. Black talk with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Jul 08, 2017•10 min
No escaping ELDs for poor Jon
Jon Osburn hears about ELDs – even when he’s on vacation. I’ll talk with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Jul 07, 2017•24 min
D.C.: Rest break pay provision makes waves
A provision in an aviation bill called the Denham Amendment is causing waves in trucking, although on its latest attempt at passage, it’s making fewer of those waves. Mark Reddig gets an update from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jul 07, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, July 7, 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 07, 2017•3 min
Study calls for big changes in CSA
The National Academy of Sciences has released the results of its study of the federal CSA safety tracking system. And that study is calling for major changes in the system. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s Manager of Federal Affairs, Jay Grimes.
Jul 06, 2017•15 min
Things going well for freight
Freight ends second quarter on a high note and the third is off to a good start. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT
Jul 05, 2017•9 min
Be prepared for financial emergencies
If being prepared is good enough for the Boy Scouts, it ought to be good enough for your trucking business. Terry Scruton gets some advice on ways you can plan for financial emergencies and give yourself some peace of mind from John Ewing of the Trucker’s Helper.
Jul 04, 2017•14 min
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