Distracted driving plays a role in a significant percentage of work zone crashes. An official in the Federal Highway Administration explains the problem and possible solutions. Also: Matt Brunning of the Ohio DOT says that in most car-truck accidents, their figures show the truck is not at fault; and Ellen Voie and Miles Verhoef discuss Women in Trucking’s landmark anniversary.
Officials in multiple states could soon make efforts to address concerns about snow and ice removal from atop cars and trucks. Terry Scruton discusses the topic with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jon Osburn is a longtime OOIDA member and held Jim Johnston as one of his personal heroes. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker about his thoughts and memories of Jim, his mission and his accomplishments.
There have been some shakeups on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Terry Scruton finds out who’s in and who’s out 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.
The ELD mandate is a few weeks old and the FMCSA is still dealing with a number of requests for exemptions. Several hit the Federal Register this week including one from OOIDA. Terry Scruton talks about all of them with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
The long-awaited infrastructure package may be waiting a little longer, but a bi-partisan Congressional caucus could release its own plan this week. Terry Scruton gets the latest 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 are booming across all equipment types, but how long will it last? Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
OOIDA is still mourning the loss of president and CEO Jim Johnston, but the mission of the association itself is still moving forward as the fight for the rights of truckers continues. Terry Scruton finds out what’s next from Acting President Todd Spencer.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
The economy closed out 2017 on a fairly strong note, but will that continue into 2018? Terry Scruton takes a look at what trends we can expect to see with Steve Freidell of Central States Capital.
If you’re angry about ELDs, OOIDA is offering up some suggestions for where you can direct that anger. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA’s 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.
In 2003, Annette Sandberg became the second person to head FMCSA, and she quickly developed a reputation as a straight shooter. She recently spoke at a trucking industry event, and had some interesting observations about the state of the industry. Mark Reddig has a report.
Comments on the EPA’s glider kit repeal were due Friday. Terry Scruton finds out what OOIDA had 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.
Having a place to put your clothes, your food, your tools or anything else you bring with you is a challenge because of the limited space available in a truck. Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig will get some advice from Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
Talks about how to pay for needed road and bridge work is certain to once again dominate discussion at statehouses across the country. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Mary McKenna talks with a trucker and entrepreneur who has taken a problem he experienced buying sunglasses that fit and turned it into a business.
As State Houses across the country are gearing up for their 2018 sessions, we’ll take a look at some of the issues that might be on their agendas. Terry Scruton talks about these stories with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker have been laying low the past couple of weeks, but they’re about to hit the road again. Mary McKenna talks to Jon about how 2017 was across the U.S. and where he’ll be starting off 2018.
As we await word of a federal infrastructure package, state legislatures across the country are looking for their own solutions. Terry Scruton talks about what could happen going forward with OOIDA’s 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.
The FMCSA’s CME website has been down for a month with seemingly no end in sight. Terry Scruton tries to get to the bottom of that mystery – plus an update on the EPA’s request for comments regarding glider kits – with Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer.
An important figure in the congressional transportation world has announced he is retiring from the House of Representatives. Terry Scruton gets the latest on what that could mean for various committees 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.
Demand for trucks is through the roof as many truckers are off the road due to a combination of holidays, weather and ELDs. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Terry Scruton gets an update on OOIDA’s ELD exemption request, plus some issues people are having complying with the mandate, from OOIDA’s 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.
