You’ve probably heard the term Kangaroo Court used in movies or TV shows, but if you’re not careful, you could find yourself in a real-life version in some parts of the country. Terry Scruton finds out more from Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law.
The battle to delay the ELD mandate is heating up. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus efforts to prohibit tolling on several interstate highways, 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.
New data from the FMCSA sheds light on who’s really at fault in crashes involving trucks and other vehicles. Plus, an OOIDA member got his start as a pro football player. Terry Scruton talks about both stories with Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine .
Representative Brian Babin of Texas – the man who introduced the bill to delay the ELD mandate by two years – will be introducing an amendment to a separate bill that could help in the fight. The amendment – amendment No. 35 – would block funding for the ELD mandate, effectively preventing any enforcement for the next fiscal year. Terry Scruton finds out more 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.
From a federal agency that seems to have forgotten who they work for to a congressional letter that recognizes what truckers face, Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna will tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
The practice of tracking movements of vehicles – and sometimes drivers – through automatic license plate readers has the attention of state officials around the country. And concern about traffic congestion in Southern California continues to spur legislative activity at the statehouse. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
The Fruehauf name may not be one you hear every day, but without it there would be no trucking industry as we know it. August Fruehauf invented the semi-trailer almost 100 years ago, and while the brand itself hasn’t been seen in the U.S. since the 90s, it’s getting ready to make a comeback. Terry Scruton gets the latest from August’s granddaughter, Ruth Fruehauf.
State legislatures continue to pursue, and enact, new rules on the use of autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble
Jon Osburn continues to hear from truckers about the upcoming ELD mandate. And as usual, part of that involved rumors making the rounds. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
The FMCSA participated in a webinar this week tackling the issue of ELDs. Terry Scruton finds out what was said and where things stand on the issue with OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
The FMCSA has planned instruction sessions on ELDs around the country. But meanwhile, they also held a series of so-called “pop-up meetings” with little to no public notice. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus some new violations added to the safety management system – with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Earlier this summer the FMCSA put a rulemaking on sleep apnea on hold – withdrawing plans for it altogether. But now, some senators in Washington are pushing for the agency to do something after all. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Freight is still unusually strong for August. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
We’ve reported several times lately about a series of meetings held by FMCSA for which there was very little public notice. However, OOIDA had representatives at all of those meetings. Mark Reddig discusses what happened at one with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh, a member of the Association’s Board of Directors.
An IRS audit can seem scary, but it doesn’t have to be, as long as you carefully plan and take steps to ensure that what can be a simple and relatively painless process doesn’t go awry. Mark Reddig talks with Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service.
The biggest supporter of the president’s $1 trillion infrastructure program at the White House was Steve Bannon – the strategist who was ousted late last week. So what does his departure mean for that plan? Mark Reddig finds out 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.
The EPA says it will review the next proposed phase of its greenhouse gas regulations, which would have had a major impact on trucking. Mark Reddig finds out what’s going on 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.
A pursuit underway at the New Jersey statehouse would set new regulations on truck traffic along one highway in the Trenton area. And an Ohio bill intended to ease travel burdens for truckers, others Terry Scruton discusses these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
For months, Jon Osburn has heard a lot about ELDs. However, lately, what he’s heard most is questions about them. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
It should not be a surprise to anyone that some misinformation is floating around the trucking industry. Mark Reddig puts some of those to rest with some help 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.
Recently, the president met with a group of small business leaders. Among them was the owner of a small motor carrier, who has some interesting things to say about that meeting. Mary McKenna talks with Sherri Garner-Brumbaugh.
There’s been a bit of confusion out there lately surrounding a couple of regulatory issues – specifically sleep apnea and electronic logging devices. Terry Scruton tries to clear up that confusion with Land Line Magazine’s Managing Editor Jami Jones.
An article in Bloomberg has exposed abuses and other problems that are common among some truck driving schools. Mark Reddig discusses what the article says and how it could affect the industry 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.
A bill halfway through the Pennsylvania statehouse covers the use of speed cameras in active work zones on interstates and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also, More than 40 roundabouts are scheduled for construction around Wisconsin by 2021. A push underway at the statehouse could throw a wrench into those plans. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
