What’s in your oil?
Mark Reddig discusses oil analysis, bypass filtration and other related topics with Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Filters.
Dec 19, 2017•20 min
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D.C.: OOIDA addresses LA port misclassification
The Los Angeles City Council recently took steps to address employees who are illegally treated as contractors at the city’s port. OOIDA contacted the city to ensure legitimately leased truckers aren’t swept up in the ensuing action. Mark Reddig discusses that and more with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Dec 19, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 19, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 19, 2017•3 min
Your personal record can affect your truck rates
Did you know that if you have an accident or a speeding ticket while driving your personal vehicle it can affect the insurance rates for your truck? Terry Scruton finds out why that is with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s truck insurance department.
Dec 18, 2017•10 min
D.C.: ELD mandate set to go in effect Dec. 18
The ELD mandate for the trucking industry goes into effect Dec. 18. Mark Reddig discusses the latest on the situation with Joe DeLorenzo, director of the office of compliance and enforcement at FMCSA.
Dec 18, 2017•23 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 18, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 18, 2017•3 min
It’s all in the details
Sometimes, the little details are what makes a truck really shine – but they have to be functional as well. One often overlooked place where you can improve looks and function is the back bumper of your cab. Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig will talk with Bryan Martin, the boss man of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
Dec 17, 2017•14 min
Pa. cracks down on rogue household goods movers
An effort continues to move forward at the Pennsylvania statehouse to boost penalties for rogue household goods movers operating in the state. Also, in hopes to encourage more truck drivers to stop idling, a new law in Wisconsin raises the allowable weight limit for trucks. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Dec 17, 2017•10 min
‘Hyperloop’ what is it? And where’s it going?
A company wants to build the world’s first “hyperloop” to move people and freight along Colorado’s front range. Reed Black reports.
Dec 16, 2017•14 min
Missouri lawmakers look for more road funding
Talks continue in Missouri for a solution to the state’s nearly one-half of a billion dollars in annual road and bridge funding needs. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Dec 16, 2017•10 min
ELDs top the list of issues on the road
Jon Osburn is talking with truckers, trying to answer their ELD questions, replace rumors with facts, and explain what is and is not required under the mandate. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Dec 15, 2017•20 min
D.C.: Last minute efforts being made against ELDs
With the ELD mandate set to go into effect Monday, a number of 11th hour efforts are underway to delay the regulation. Mark Reddig gets an update from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Dec 15, 2017•9 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 15, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 15, 2017•3 min
Debate amps up over glider kits
Truckers who use glider kits think they should not be treated as new trucks under EPA regulations. However, at a recent hearing, a number of other organizations said they strongly disagree. Terry Scruton gets an update on that, plus the long-awaited infrastructure plan, from Jay Grimes and Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Dec 14, 2017•14 min
D.C.: The latest on the glider kit proposal
The EPA has proposed freeing glider kits from regulations intended for brand new trucks. But a lot of people and organizations are pushing back. Mark Reddig gets an update from Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Dec 14, 2017•9 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 14, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 14, 2017•3 min
Freight slows ahead of the holidays
Freight availability hits a pre-Christmas lull, but could pick up next week. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Dec 13, 2017•9 min
D.C.: A rundown of trucking topics taking over D.C.
There are a number of things happening in D.C. right now that could affect truckers down the road – including bills on tax reform and infrastructure and the EPA’s upcoming decision on glider kits. Terry Scruton talks to OOIDA’s Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Dec 13, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 13, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 13, 2017•3 min
Keeping up with the tech
Getting started with your own trucking business is not something to take lightly. Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re a company driver looking to get your own authority, there’s a lot to know before you make the leap. Terry Scruton gets some good advice from John Ewing of The Trucker’s Helper.
Dec 12, 2017•14 min
D.C.: No government shut down just yet
Congress recently passed a continuing resolution to keep the government in business for another couple of weeks. Terry Scruton talks about what that means – and what’s next – with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Dec 12, 2017•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 12, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 12, 2017•3 min
'Tis the season
It’s the holiday season, and if you haven’t found the perfect gift for everyone on your list just yet, the folks from Land Line Magazine are here to help. Terry Scruton talks with digital content editor Greg Grisolano and Staff Writer Tyson Fisher.
Dec 11, 2017•14 min
D.C.: The latest debate on automation
The debate over automated vehicles in trucking isn’t just about the tech – it’s about the jobs. Those jobs were front and center earlier this week in our nation’s capital. Mark Reddig talks with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Dec 11, 2017•9 min
All Nighter newscast, Dec. 11, 2017
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Dec 11, 2017•3 min
Tennessee DOT tries to make safety ‘pun’
Electronic highway signs have become part of the landscape. But as state officials have tried to spice them up, things have gone in a … punny direction. Mark Schremmer and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine share a few thoughts.
Dec 10, 2017•10 min
Kentucky looks at rules for highway protesting
An effort underway in the Kentucky Legislature concerns protests that spill onto roadways. Also, concern about hit-and-run incidents on Pennsylvania roadways has spurred calls for action at the statehouse. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Dec 10, 2017•10 min
OOIDA fights latest car hauler regs
Auto transporters across the country are facing a problem – a regulation that could potentially leave many of them with a choice between not making a living or facing huge fines. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA member Larry Vogt and Mike Matousek, OOIDA’s Director of Government Affairs.
Dec 09, 2017•14 min
Pennsylvania aims for municipal speed radar
One bill halfway through the Pennsylvania statehouse would authorize speed radar use by local police. Also, a Michigan state lawmaker wants to clear up any confusion about requirements for the use of turn signals on roadways throughout the state. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Dec 09, 2017•10 min
The wrong direction on parking
As he travels the country, Jon Osburn keeps an eye out for the state of truck parking. And he saw a situation recently that has him boiling. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Dec 08, 2017•24 min
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