Trucker Mark Kendall of Joplin, Mo., is one of those people who might honestly be able to say he’s seen it all. He entered the service the first time in 1969, and has served in virtually every conflict right up to Afghanistan. Mark Reddig has his story. It’s OOIDA’s 11th annual Truckers for Troops Telethon. We’re raising money to send care packages to our troops in combat zones overseas and to help veterans who have returned home.
Mary McKenna talks to the great people at Mountain Home VA Medical Center. The facility sits on the edge of the Cherokee National Forrest – a perfect spot for one of their popular programs: Project Healing Waters. It’s OOIDA’s 11th annual Truckers for Troops Telethon. We’re raising money to send care packages to our troops in combat zones overseas and to help veterans who have returned home.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Those who fought in earlier wars remember what it’s like, and have a lot of lessons they can offer all of us trying to support troops overseas now – as well as plenty of stories to tell. We’ll hear from U.S. Marine Nick Como. It’s OOIDA’s 11th annual Truckers for Troops Telethon. We’re raising money to send care packages to our troops in combat zones overseas and to help veterans who have returned home.
One of the hardest things about serving overseas is the separation from friends and family. But a reminder from back home helps – one for which many troops are extremely grateful. Mark Reddig talks with Joe Smith of the U.S. Army. It’s OOIDA’s 11th annual Truckers for Troops Telethon. We’re raising money to send care packages to our troops in combat zones overseas and to help veterans who have returned home.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
A father-son team that restores historic trucks has also made a commitment to honor those who gave all in wartime through Wreaths Across America. Mark Reddig talks with Craig and Paul Sagehorn. Today is Day 1 of the 11th annual OOIDA Truckers for Troops Telethon. We’re raising money to send care packages to our troops in combat zones overseas and to help veterans who have returned home.
Many veterans have a tough time fitting in with society after serving in a war zone. Some even become homeless. But a national program tries to gather them and offer some of the basic services they may be missing, and eventually, help them rejoin society. Mary McKenna reports on Stand Down. Today is Day 1 of the 11th annual OOIDA Truckers for Troops Telethon. We’re raising money to send care packages to our troops in combat zones overseas and to help veterans who have returned home.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
From the FMCSA to the NTSB to UCR, acronyms ruled the week in the news. Mary McKenna has an update on the nominee for the FMCSA’s top spot, a new report from the NTSB and an update on this year’s UCR fees.
During the Nov. 7 election voters in states across the country had their say on various transportation-related initiatives with hundreds of billions of dollars at stake. Terry Scruton talked about some of them with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Natural gas is plentiful and clean, and more trucks use it all the time. Mark Reddig discusses driving a truck that uses CNG, or compressed natural gas, with OOIDA member Jimmy Nevarez. Also, most Americans know the 1970s trucking classic “Convoy,” but few know what inspired it. Bill Fries, otherwise known as C.W. McCall, talks about what inspired him to write the song.
One effort halfway through the Pennsylvania statehouse is intended to improve safety and deter delinquent behavior on various overpasses around the state. Also, a new effort at the Wisconsin statehouse would add the state to the growing list of states across the country to call on professional drivers to help curb human trafficking. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Earlier this week we got our first look at the nominee for the top spot at the FMCSA, Ray Martinez. Terry Scruton will discuss that – plus some new ELD exemption requests – with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Jon Osburn just finished an extended trip to Texas, where he saw plenty of road construction, and a sign of hope on truck parking. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American trucker.
A congressman has carried his fight to delay the ELD mandate to the steps of the White House. Mark Reddig discusses that – along with the results of Brake Safety Week and some public comments on ELDs by an FMCSA official – with 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.
The Senate Commerce Committee has moved us one step closer to having a new chief at the FMCSA. 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.
Freight and rates get a little bump as Thanksgiving and holiday freight comes on strong. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
We’re learning more about how the latest tax reform bill could affect infrastructure. Ballots across the country focused on infrastructure improvements on Election Day. Terry Scruton takes a look at what’s going on 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.
Leaving the scene of an accident - whether intentionally or not - is never a good idea. Terry Scruton gets some tips on how to deal with the situation from Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law.
It’s a busy week ahead for trucking issues, with the FMCSA nominee’s confirmation, tax reform, a significant figure for trucking in Congress sticking around and a new official at DOT. Mark Reddig gets a rundown from 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.
Recently, we told you on the air about actor Donal Logue, a Hollywood success story who also has a CDL and is part owner of a trucking company. Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine and Terry Scruton join Mark Reddig to talk about how that story came about.
The House has released its version of the Tax Reform Bill. Terry Scruton takes a look at what’s in it 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 group of intrepid truck drivers are trying to bring back big rig racing in the U.S. Land Line ’s Greg Grisolano talks to the drivers and officials behind Minimizers Bandit Big Rig Racing series for an in-depth report that puts listeners in the jump seat.
Voters in Louisiana have approved an initiative to protect new transportation funds raised in the state. Also, an express toll lane pilot project on a stretch of Interstate 405 northeast of Seattle is being branded a failure by a group of state lawmakers. Mark Reddig talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
