Freight and rates slip for the week, but are still above average for August. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
The president is taking action to shorten the permitting process for new infrastructure – including highways. Mark Reddig gets an update on that, plus the ongoing battle over mandatory ELDs, 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.
Truckers often say that if they could only get public officials with them in a truck, hauling an actual load, that those officials would do a better job. Jason Beloso of the Washington State DOT is a good example of just that – having just taken a ride-along with OOIDA Life Member Tilden Curl.
Oil prices have been on the rise in recent weeks and a new jobs report came out last week. What does it all mean for the economy? Terry Scruton finds out from Steve Freidell of Central States Capital.
The FMCSA has launched a series of meetings beginning this week as OOIDA continues its efforts to get the ELD mandate delayed. Terry Scruton gets the latest 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
It’s August and that means in much of the country it’s hotter than hot. Keeping yourself cool is certainly important, but that heat can also do damage to your truck, not to mention roads and bridges. Terry Scruton finds out more from Jami Jones and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine .
Incidents of rough weather are on the rise and getting caught in a storm could bring you a tidal wave of insurance headaches if you’re not prepared. Terry Scruton finds out more from Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Progress continues on efforts to delay the ELD mandate for two years, as more and more truckers call their representatives. But more are needed to make the effort succeed. Mark Reddig talks with 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.
Two East Coast states have taken steps described as helping to ensure that transportation money is used for its intended purpose. Also, a bill halfway through the Ohio statehouse would simplify border crossings for truckers and others. Mark Reddig talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Dispelling road rumors and sharing the facts are a daily part of Jon Osburn’s life. And lately, he’s had a big rumor to dispel. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
One of the nagging things about the CSA system for most truckers is that if a crash happens, it goes on the trucker’s record, no matter who’s to blame. Now, the FMCSA has started a program to look at whether those crashes were preventable or not. Mark Reddig talks with 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.
When a woman on UPS driver Katie Newhouser’s route died, she left behind her pit bull, Leo. So Newhouser stepped up to make sure the dog had a new home. Mary McKenna has the story.
Several companies and organizations have asked for exemptions to the ELD mandate. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus a pilot program that would allow splitting sleeper berth time – with OOIDA’s Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Two more companies have asked FMCSA for an exemption to the ELD requirement scheduled to go into effect in December. And OOIDA has told the agency, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA 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.
A bill nearing completion in the California Legislature is intended to improve safety on the state’s roadways by implementing new federal commercial driver regulations. Mark Reddig talks to Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Freight volumes remain high and rates are climbing along with them. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
ELD makers are claiming that there could be a shortage of electronic components as the mandate deadline nears later this year. Terry Scruton finds out what that could mean for OOIDA’s fight against the devices 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.
Recently, members of a congressional committee put the finishing touches on a bill to fund transportation for the next year. That bill could influence a number of trucking issues, ranging from ELD exemptions to detention time. Terry Scruton has a report.
Sometimes, the most ordinary thing in the world is all you need to feel better. Something as ordinary as water. It’s obviously necessary for life, but it also serves a number of other important health functions. Mark Reddig will find out more from Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.
A war of words has erupted between rail and trucking interests over who pays enough – and who doesn’t – for our nation’s infrastructure. Mark Reddig will discuss who’s saying what and why it matters with 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.
Last week, Jim Johnston, Todd Spencer, Rod Nofziger and Mike Matousek of OOIDA talked with a number of members during a conference call, answering questions about ELDs and other hot issues in the industry. Mary McKenna will bring us some highlights.
Physical damage coverage isn’t something you’re legally required to carry. But it is probably a good idea to have it anyway to protect your property. Terry talks with Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Yesterday, OOIDA’s top brass held a conference call with a group of members about some serious issues, including the fight against mandating ELDs. Mark Reddig discusses what happened with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
