All Nighter newscast, Nov. 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.
Nov 28, 2017•3 min
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OOIDA takes on the FMCSA over the CSA program, John Bendel tackles autonomous trucks, and an OOIDA member who started out as a stock broker. Terry Scruton talks about these stories and more with Jami Jones, Greg Grisolano and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine .
Nov 27, 2017•14 min
Split speeds – they’re more than just unsafe for drivers
A researcher who’s studied split speed limits says they’re not only unsafe—they waste fuel and increase harmful emissions. Reed Black has the story.
Nov 27, 2017•14 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 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.
Nov 27, 2017•3 min
Roses and Razzberries
From a woman who spent 30 years of her life dedicated to the cause of truck drivers to a federal agency making a dubious conclusion in a serious situation, Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna will tell us who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries.
Nov 26, 2017•14 min
Left lanes are now limited in Oklahoma
The rule for left lane use in Oklahoma has changed. The Sooner State is the latest state to act to discourage drivers from hanging out in the passing lane. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Nov 26, 2017•10 min
Up close and personal
Recently we got our first real look at Ray Martinez, the nominee to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as the Senate Commerce Committee peppered him with questions about everything from ELDs to hours of service and the CSA program. Terry Scruton has a report.
Nov 25, 2017•14 min
Ohio lawmaker pushes for side guard rule
Commercial trucks in Ohio could soon be required to use side guards. And a new law in California is intended to help “indigent” drivers pay for parking violations. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble
Nov 25, 2017•10 min
Holidays on the road
In honor of the official state of the holiday season, Jon Osburn takes a look back a Thanksgivings and Christmases past as a trucker on the road. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Nov 24, 2017•15 min
Preparing yourself for the unexpected
It is important to be prepared when you hit the road, and proper planning is part of that. But you also have to be ready for the unexpected. Mary McKenna gets some advice from OOIDA’s Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.
Nov 24, 2017•14 min
Staff changes coming to FMCSA
Recently the Senate Commerce committee approved the nomination of Ray Martinez to head the FMCSA. Terry Scruton talks about what happens next – as well as the acting FMCSA administrator stepping down – with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Nov 23, 2017•14 min
D.C.: A preview of the ‘Highway to Headache’
Next week, members of the U.S. House Small Business Committee will hold a hearing titled: Highway to Headache: Federal Regulations on the Small Trucking Industry. If that’s music to your ears, just wait till you hear who’s going to speak. Mark Reddig gets a rundown from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Nov 23, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 23, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Nov 23, 2017•3 min
Cold freight sees hot rates
Van freight and rates are coming on strong while refrigerated rates are at a three-year high. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Nov 22, 2017•9 min
D.C.: OOIDA seeks ELD exemption
OOIDA has officially asked the FMCSA to exempt all small-business truckers with good safety records from the ELD mandate. Mark Reddig gets the details from Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Nov 22, 2017•9 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 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.
Nov 22, 2017•3 min
Avoiding the flu during the holidays
How do you avoid the flu or seasonal colds and actually celebrate the holiday season without extensive use of cough syrup? It all comes down to the old expression, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Mark Reddig talks with Bob Perry of Rolling Strong.
Nov 21, 2017•14 min
D.C.: Clarifying some ELD issues
The FMCSA held a conference call to clarify some recent action regarding the upcoming ELD mandate. Mark Reddig gets a rundown of what happened from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Nov 21, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 21, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Nov 21, 2017•3 min
How cold weather can affect your insurance
Like it or not, cold weather is here in much of the country. And that means there are a number of things related to that weather that could affect your insurance. The good news is many of these are avoidable with proper care and maintenance. Terry Scruton talks with Trina McIntyre of OODIA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Nov 20, 2017•14 min
D.C.: EPA encourages glider kits
The EPA wants to give a break to truckers who drive glider kits, while the FMCSA is tightening up regulations for drug tests. Mark Reddig discusses both with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Nov 20, 2017•9 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 20, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Nov 20, 2017•3 min
Truckers for Troops – An extra special delivery
Anyone who’s met OOIDA Life member Steve Davenport knows he has a special connection to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall – and to the Gold Star Mothers. Terry Scruton talks with Steve about a very special message he planned to deliver for the wall’s 35th anniversary to the woman who designed it. 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.
Nov 19, 2017•10 min
Truckers for Troops – Helping the homeless
One of the biggest problems facing our veterans is homelessness. Terry Scruton talks with Josh Callahan of the Boise VA about how donations of everyday items most folks take for granted can go a long way toward helping homeless veterans. 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.
Nov 18, 2017•10 min
Truckers for Troops – Recreational therapy
When you think about what kinds of treatments returning veterans might need, recreation may not top the list, but it’s an area that can be just as important as any other type of therapy. Terry Scruton talks with Susan Kern at the Loch Raven VA in Baltimore. 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.
Nov 17, 2017•14 min
Truckers for Troops – Letters of gratitude
Every year since 2008, when the first Truckers for Troops care packages went out, the people receiving them have taken time to express their gratitude to truckers in writing. We’ll bring you some of their thank-you letters. 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.
Nov 17, 2017•14 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 17, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Nov 17, 2017•3 min
Truckers for Troops - Support from home
Like many of his fellow Marines, Paul Prograis is grateful for the support he receives from people back on the home front. That includes care packages he and his unit received from Truckers for Troops. Mark Reddig has the 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.
Nov 16, 2017•14 min
Truckers for Troops – Guitars for Vets
Truckers for Troops provided the gift of music last year to veterans in Arizona. Mary McKenna reports about the sense of accomplishment and pride veterans experience through the “Guitars for Vets” program at the Northern Arizona VA Health Center. 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.
Nov 16, 2017•14 min
All Nighter newscast, Nov. 16, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Nov 16, 2017•3 min
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