A recent jobs report shows the first month-to-month loss of jobs in a number of years, but the trucking sector – a leading economic indicator – is booming. Terry Scruton talks about that and more with Steve Freidell of Central States Capital.
The regulatory landscape just a few years ago was looking pretty bleak, with small business truckers fighting against a wave of new and burdensome regulations. But in the past 12 months, a different kind of situation has emerged, and it’s one that looks quite a bit better. Mark Reddig discusses that and more with OOIDA 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.
Donal Logue is a name you may not know, but you almost certainly know his face. He’s acted in more than 100 TV programs and movies, including starring roles. What you may not know is that he has a direct connection to the trucking industry, and immense respect for the people behind the wheel. Terry Scruton and Mark Schremmer have his story.
The FMCSA is slowly starting to respond to the numerous exemption requests for the ELD mandate. Terry Scruton gets the latest on who’s been approved and who’s been denied 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.
Truckers organize a convoy for a young man suffering from a serious illness. And members of Congress want truck drivers across the board tested for sleep apnea. You can guess which is the Rose and which is the Razzberry. We’ll have those stories and more with Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna on our Roses & Razzberries segment.
San Francisco voters will soon get a voice in whether to raise bridge tolls in the Bay Area. Terry Scruton gets an update from our state legislative experts, Keith Goble and Mike Matousek.
Recently, members of the U.S. Senate put pencil to paper on a bill designed to guide the development of autonomous cars in the United States. The bill did not include trucks, but may provide some hints about what would be included in legislation dealing with autonomous trucks. Terry Scruton has a report.
Voters in West Virginia overwhelmingly approved a referendum question over the weekend to tap bonds to get needed road work done in each of the state’s 55 counties. Also, the November ballot in Maine will once again ask voters whether to approve millions in bonds for transportation uses. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble and OOIDA’s Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Jon Osburn is back on the road after the OOIDA Board of directors meeting and is now getting an earful from truckers on a list of familiar topics. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
As the fight to stop the ELD mandate continues, the effective date of the regulation is growing closer each day. So what will law enforcement do if it does go into effect on that date? Mark Reddig finds out 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.
This year we’ve seen a growing number of requests for exemptions to the upcoming ELD mandate and now we finally have a first – one of them has been granted. Terry Scruton talks about that plus where the ELD fight is headed with Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones.
A group of U.S. Senators held a meeting with white house officials to discuss the president’s long-awaited infrastructure program. Mark Reddig gets the details and finds out why it matters 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.
Freight and rates slipped a little from last week’s record highs, but are still way above average. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers
A recent announcement about a prominent senator could have a significant effect on trucking related legislation. Mark Reddig discusses that, and some quirks in how Congress operates these days, with Nile Elam 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.
Every year, we can count on certain things. Holidays, four seasons, bad Mondays at work –flu season. Mark Reddig reviews what happened last year and discusses how to avoid the illness this year with Doctor John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.
Everything OOIDA does in terms of fighting for truckers starts in one place – the association’s Board of Directors, a group of truck drivers who set the priorities for what issues will be pursued. They met last week, and Mark Reddig gets a report on what they discussed and decided from OOIDA 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.
There are two types of physical damage coverage you can get for your truck – actual cash value and stated limit. Terry Scruton discusses the pros and cons of both with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
The OOIDA Board of Directors is having their fall meeting this week and – as it is with truckers across the country – the main subject of conversation is ELDs. While the fight isn’t over yet, it’s also time to help educate drivers about these devices so they don’t get ripped off. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA board member Monte Wiederhold.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Like it or not tolls are often a fact of life, and automated collection systems like Pre-Pass can make an unpleasant experience at least a bit easier. But lately drivers crossing the Ohio River have been reporting problems with missing bills or even double billings from their automated transponders. Mary McKenna checks in with RiverLink, the company that runs the tolling system, to find out what’s going on.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced the administration’s plans to add lanes to three key transportation routes. Privatization deals would be tapped to get the work done. Terry Scruton finds out the plan from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
If there’s one thing truckers like, it’s basic, stick-to-the-ribs homestyle cooking – fried chicken, pot pies and especially a good bakery. We bring you a look into an Illinois restaurant that offers all of that, and a welcome mat for truckers – it’s called R-Place. Mary McKenna reports.
Ballots in two of Colorado’s most populated areas will decide whether to aid transportation work. Also, littering around Pennsylvania roadways could soon carry a much harsher penalty. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jon Osburn is in town for the fall meeting of the OOIDA Board of Directors. In addition to talking about the big issues facing the association, Jon is also busy giving ride-a-longs and tours of the new trailer. Mark Reddig talks about that – plus the recent protests over ELDs – with the man who drives the OOIDA tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker.
