All Nighter newscast, Oct. 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.
Oct 03, 2017•3 min
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Is your passenger properly covered?
Many truckers like to take friends or family members along for rides in their trucks. But did you know that doing might require a special kind of insurance coverage? Terry Scruton finds out more from Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre of OOIDA’s truck insurance department.
Oct 02, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Senate addresses autonomous cars, not trucks
The Senate Commerce Committee has introduced a bill dealing with autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton discusses what’s in it and where it goes next with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Oct 02, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Oct. 2, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Oct 02, 2017•3 min
Are you prepared for a breakdown?
How do you prepare for a sudden breakdown in your truck? What do you need to have with you in terms of parts and tools to get back on the road again? Mark Reddig and Land Line Now producer and resident gearhead Barry Spillman will find out from Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
Oct 01, 2017•15 min
Pennsylvania lawmakers focus on police budget woes
The pursuit continues in Pennsylvania to address budget concerns for the State Police. Multiple options would rely on certain municipalities to help cover expenses. And work continues at the statehouse with multiple bills up for consideration to revise truck size and weight rules. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Oct 01, 2017•10 min
If it smells like swamp rot…
In the wake of two major hurricanes, an old problem is likely to rear its ugly head again – sales of retitled, salvaged, flooded-out trucks. Mary McKenna will bring us a panel of our own experts to discuss how you can avoid being a victim – including our producer and resident gearhead, Barry Spillman; Jon Osburn of the Spirit of the American Trucker; and Bryan Martin, boss man at the Chrome Shop Mafia.
Sep 30, 2017•15 min
Wisconsin sets transportation funding plan
Wisconsin legislators have sent a two-year budget plan to the governor. The package includes changes to transportation funding. Terry Scruton and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble share what those changes are.
Sep 30, 2017•10 min
It's not all fun and games
Jon Osburn had lots of fun, but also discussed some serious issues at the recent Guilty by Association Truck Show in Joplin, Missouri. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Sep 29, 2017•25 min
D.C.: The latest on car hauler regs
We’ve reported before on efforts to change how the government enforces a particular regulation for car haulers. Mark Reddig gets an update on the situation from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Sep 29, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 29, 2017•3 min
ELD exemption requests keep trickling in
Another large company and another industry are asking to be exempt from the upcoming ELD mandate. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus an upcoming press conference on the topic – with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Sep 28, 2017•15 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 28, 2017•3 min
Van volume high, overall rates go up
Freight volume for vans hits an all-time high and rates are on the rise. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers
Sep 27, 2017•9 min
31 groups call for ELD delay
Earlier today, 30 different organizations with an interest in trucking held a press conference. Their common cause? Calling for a delay in the ELD mandate, or even eliminating the requirement for the devices. Groups as diverse as OOIDA, Agricultural Retailers, a Sikh truckers group, even an organization of professionals involved in drilling ground water wells all took part.
Sep 27, 2017•47 min
D.C.: Nominee for FMCSA head is finally named
Eight months into the new administration, many appointed positions in the federal government are as of yet unfilled. But one that soon WILL be filled, if all goes according to plan, is the chief of the FMCSA. Mark Reddig discusses that – plus a high level discussion on ELDs – with OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Sep 27, 2017•11 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 27, 2017•3 min
Always be prepared
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.
Sep 26, 2017•14 min
D.C.: FAA bill free of bad trucking provision
A bill that keeps the FAA running does not contain provisions that were a concern to many truckers. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus the busy week ahead, with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office
Sep 26, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 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.
Sep 26, 2017•3 min
Land Line Magazine staff share their favorites
A year in the making, Tony Justice’s new video is now available. Terry Scruton discusses that – and the importance of owning up to mistakes – with Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine .
Sep 25, 2017•15 min
D.C.: Changes coming to medical examiner handbook
The FMCSA’s Medical Review Board meets next week to discuss some revisions to the medical examiner handbook. Terry Scruton discusses what changes OOIDA would like to see with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Sep 25, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 25, 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 25, 2017•3 min
Roses and Razzberries
From Good Samaritans rescuing truck drivers in danger to more and more mainstream media outlets finally getting the story right on trucking, Mary McKenna and Terry Scruton will tell you who’s been good – and who’s been bad – in recent news.
Sep 24, 2017•15 min
Your vote, your voice
Most people think of elections as something that only happens when we elect a president. However, they happen every year and even the smallest can have an effect. Terry Scruton discusses this year’s upcoming votes with our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Sep 24, 2017•10 min
Major name in trucking returns to the U.S.
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.
Sep 23, 2017•19 min
Pennsylvania works to improve safety on roads
Efforts to improve safety and deter delinquent behavior on Pennsylvania highways are getting attention at the statehouse. Also, new law in New Jersey would reduce lines and wait times at state Motor Vehicle Commission offices. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Sep 23, 2017•10 min
Bad regs are going away
One of the things Jon Osburn frequently talks about is the “Knock Out Bad Regs” campaign, an effort to get some damaging regulations off the books. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Sep 22, 2017•23 min
D.C.: Autonomous vehicles take the lead in D.C.
Slow but steady progress continues on a bill that could set standards for the development of autonomous, or driverless, vehicles. But will it cover only cars, or trucks as well? Mark Reddig discusses what’s happening and why it matters to you with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Sep 22, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Sept. 22, 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 22, 2017•3 min
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