It’s been a heavy week for action on ELDs – including Senators who want a delay for ag haulers, truckers bringing the issue to the media and some communications challenges in getting Congress fully aware of the issue. Mark Reddig talks 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.
With the deadline just a little more than two weeks away, there is plenty of activity happening on the ELD front. Terry Scruton talks about the latest – including an exemption request filed by OOIDA – Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
A significant number of officials in our nation’s capital are worried about the future of the president’s promised infrastructure plan. However, the secretary of transportation is now saying it could hit the top of the priority list next month. 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 bounce back following the Thanksgiving break. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
The Tax Reform Bill is moving forward in Congress, but some are concerned that the way it’s structured could harm efforts to address infrastructure. Mark Reddig talks with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Distracted driving has become a huge topic of conversation among both drivers and lawmakers in recent years and for truckers it can present its own unique set of challenges. Terry Scruton talks with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law.
We’ve said it so many times, it probably sounds like we’re nagging, but the fact is, getting involved in the political process works – especially if you see something happening in government that needs to be fixed. A few recent examples have resulted in action, and are worthy of note. Mark Reddig discusses the topic 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.
You may think just buying an insurance plan is enough to keep you covered in the event of an accident. But you can do more before you even start your truck that can make sure you’re covered to the fullest extent. Terry Scruton talks with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Comments are due on the DOT’s Regulatory Review plan. Terry Scruton finds out what OOIDA is going to say 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.
Back in the day, many, many truckers would take their standard model truck and then just go wild, adding chrome, paint, stacks, whatever customization they thought would make that truck really shine. But in the future, as new rules come into effect that may be a lot harder to do. Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig will talk with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
The state of Arkansas is working through plans to help address highway funding needs throughout the state. A solution could still be a couple of years away. Terry Scruton finds out what they’re working on from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Earlier this year, a congressman from Texas introduced an effort to delay the upcoming ELD mandate. Since then that House member, Brian Babin, has worked tirelessly for truckers on the issue. Mary McKenna talks with him today.
Massachusetts is looking to expand tolling in that state and, in doing so, has become the latest state trying some crazy ideas to boost transportation funding. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Jon Osburn has been in New Mexico this week and is talking to different groups of truckers from what he usually sees. They have some of the same issues, but there have been some new ones as well. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
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The Indiana Attorney General has petitioned the FCMSA for a delay on the ELD mandate. Terry Scruton talks about what that could mean for the fight with OOIDA’s 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.
Sleep apnea is a problem affecting millions of people, and to hear some tell it, could be responsible for numerous fatal accidents involving big trucks. But the truth is the real numbers tell a very different story. Land Line Magazine staff writer Mark Schremmer will stop by to offer up a few thoughts.
The U.S. House Small Business Committee listened to small-business truckers about the effect regulations have on their operations, and how to help those businesses cope. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office, and Monte Wiederhold, a member of the OOIDA Board who testified at the hearing.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Thanksgiving week sees an expected dip in freight and rates, but December looks to pick up the pace again. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Taxes, infrastructure and small business are all coming together this week on Capitol Hill. Mark Reddig gets a rundown on what’s happening and why it matters to you 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.
Taking care of your tires is one of the most important things you can do for your business, and maintaining a good relationship with your tire dealer is one of the most important things you can do for your tires. Terry Scruton finds out more from Jose Martinez of Goodyear Truck Tires.
For some time, OOIDA has been working to fix problems with dishonest tow services and non-consensual tows in several parts of the country. That includes some challenges that have come up in the state of Wyoming. Mark Reddig gets an update on that situation from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
