All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 11, 2017•3 min
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OOIDA pops in and speaks out on ELDs
Recently, the FMCSA held a series of meetings with little to any public notice. But OOIDA did have representatives there. Chuck Paar, a member of the Association’s Board of Directors, was there. The FMCSA also held a panel discussion about ELDs, and while most of those speaking approved of the devices, a few spoke up with a different point of view – including OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer and Johanne Couture, a member of the Association’s Board of Directors. Mary McKenna has a repo...
Sep 10, 2017•15 min
Some states advocating rescue of kids, animals
Steps are being taken at statehouses across the country to protect truck drivers and other good Samaritans from possible legal repercussions when they step in to provide aid to distressed animals or people in parked vehicles. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Sep 10, 2017•10 min
Dash cams and secure facilities – what are your rights?
Dash cams are becoming more and more popular as drivers seek to protect themselves on the road. But one driver found out that the rules may be different when you drive your truck onto a government facility. Terry Scruton investigates.
Sep 09, 2017•15 min
Truck platoon testing makes way across U.S.
The trend to test driver-assistive truck platooning technology on highways around the country continues to speed ahead. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Sep 09, 2017•10 min
Food, fun and the ‘Spirit’
Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the Big Iron Classic in Kasson, Minn. this week. Mark Reddig talks to Jon about food, fun and truck parking.
Sep 08, 2017•23 min
D.C.: What you need to know ahead of Irma
Hurricane Irma is tearing through the Caribbean and appears to be headed straight for Florida. Terry Scruton talks about the State Emergency Response network and what you need to know with OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Sep 08, 2017•11 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 07, 2017•3 min
Less freight, higher rates resulting from Harvey
Hurricane Harvey causes a dip in freight but sends rates soaring. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Sep 06, 2017•11 min
D.C.: FMCSA: Thanks for the nice letter, but no
OOIDA has been pretty active on the regulatory front this year, suggesting some regulations for FMCSA to eliminate under the president’s regulatory reform agenda, among other things. Now, the agency has responded. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Sep 06, 2017•10 min
All Nighter Newscast, Sept. 6, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Sep 06, 2017•3 min
Anticipating problems in new trucks
When you buy a brand new truck right off the showroom floor, you expect that everything works. But those trucks can have problems of their own, and oil analysis can help you find them. Mark Reddig talks with Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Filters.
Sep 05, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Lots of good stuff for truckers in bill
An appropriations bill now before Congress could potentially delay ELDs, ban tolls on three highways and set in stone a delay on any possible speed limiter requirement. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Sep 05, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 5, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Sep 05, 2017•3 min
Covering rental equipment
If you have to borrow or rent equipment, how do you know what insurance coverage is required and who is responsible for it? Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department will offer up some answers.
Sep 04, 2017•15 min
D.C.: ELD delay still in play
Confusion continues among many truckers over some recent articles that incorrectly said the ELD delay amendment was done for. Mark Reddig discusses the confusion, the cause and the cure with Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Jami Jones.
Sep 04, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 04, 2017•3 min
Mafia Secrets – Customizing your interior
When you think about customizing your truck, most people think first of the exterior. It’s natural, since that’s where most of the chrome goes. However, you can do a lot to make your interior look customized, often with over-the-counter parts. Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig talk with Bryan Martin, the boss man at Joplin, Missouri’s Chrome Shop Mafia.
Sep 03, 2017•15 min
Daylight-saving’s time may have come
Most of the United States follows the annual ritual of springing forward and falling back – the annual cycle of Daylight-saving time. California, however, could soon be exempted from the changes. Terry Scruton talks with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Sep 03, 2017•10 min
Keeping drivers healthy on the road
Mary McKenna talks with chiropractor David Thorpe, President of Pass My Physical, about the launch of a website and app he says will help make your annual DOT physical quicker and much less stressful. Plus, he updates us on the continuing battle to get New York chiropractors back on the National Registry as certified medical examiners.
Sep 02, 2017•15 min
Oregon Oks big road plan
Oregon lawmakers have done what federal lawmakers haven’t been able to and approved a multi-billion dollar transportation plan. Terry talks with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble and OOIDA’s director of government affairs Mike Matousek.
Sep 02, 2017•10 min
Helping hurricane victims
Jon Osburn was in Texas recently, and like everyone there, was keeping a close eye on Hurricane Harvey. Now, he has some advice for those who want to help. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Sep 01, 2017•25 min
D.C.: Confusing rumor about ELD delay
Congress is considering an amendment that would delay the ELD mandate for a year. But a misunderstanding involving a completely different amendment has some thinking that the ELD delay has failed. Mark Reddig clears up the confusion with OOIDA Director of Governmental Affairs Mike Matousek, and Collin Long and Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Sep 01, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 1, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Sep 01, 2017•3 min
U.S. DOT releases rulemaking agenda
The U.S. Department of Transportation has once again started releasing monthly updates about upcoming rulemakings. Terry Scruton finds out what’s on the latest list for the FMCSA with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington DC office on today’s Regulatory Roundup.
Aug 31, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Finally, pro-trucker bills in Congress
The annual legislation that Congress uses to pay the government’s bill has a few amendments in it that could be immensely important to truckers. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Aug 31, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Aug. 31, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Aug 31, 2017•3 min
Predicting effects of Harvey on freight and rates
As Harvey continues to dump rain on Texas and the Gulf Coast, what kind of an effect is it having on the freight market? Terry Scruton finds out from Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Aug 30, 2017•10 min
D.C.: It’s not just about ELDs anymore
OOIDA has filed a new petition with the DOT to aid in the fight against ELDs, but it could also have implications beyond that. Mary McKenna will talk with OOIDA’s Executive Vice President Todd Spencer.
Aug 30, 2017•10 min
All Nighter Newscast, Aug. 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.
Aug 30, 2017•3 min
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