In the world of Road Rumors, the oldest example has to be the old U.S. Marshal’s letter – and Jon Osburn is ready with the truth on that and more. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Calls about problems with ELDs continue to come in. Mark Reddig covers that – plus state legislation opposing ELDs and a new chief for FMCSA – with OOIDA Director of Safety and 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 Inspector General of the U.S. DOT has released a report on detention time that should come as no surprise at all to truck drivers. Terry Scruton talks about that, plus an update on the FMCSA’s preventable crash pilot program, with OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
The advent of ELDs has put focus on another issue that has long vexed truckers – problems with the hours of service. Now, OOIDA is asking the federal government to fix some of the worst aspects of those problems. Mark Reddig talks with Acting OOIDA 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.
Freight and rates continue to slide, but some bright spots remain. Terry Scruton finds out where they are from Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
From ELDs to the EPA and a long-awaited infrastructure plan there is plenty happening in D.C. Terry Scruton gets the latest 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.
Taking a DOT physical can be a nerve-wracking experience for any truck driver. But if you are prepared going in and you know what to expect, it can make it that much easier. Mark Reddig gets some tips on getting ready for your physical from Bob Perry of Rolling Strong.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Insurance agents often use a lot of terms that can be more than a little confusing. Terry Scruton helps define some of those terms with Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
After an incredibly brief government shutdown Thursday night, Congress acted and passed a budget that will fund the government into next year. So what does that mean to you? Mary McKenna finds out from OOIDA’s Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Infrastructure – mainly meaning roads and bridges – was a big topic in the State of the Union Address. But what might result from the president’s words? Mary McKenna speaks with OOIDA Acting President Todd Spencer and Patrick McKenna, Director of the Missouri DOT and member of the Executive Committee with AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials – for their reaction.
A bill moving forward at the Utah statehouse would expand the state’s authority to collect tolls on highways around the state. And a major initiative at the Colorado statehouse to help get transportation work done has taken its first step toward possible passage. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Mark Reddig shares a past installment of The Semi Supper Club. This episode takes us down Interstate 94 to the Clearwater Travel Plaza between Minneapolis-St. Paul and St. Cloud Minn. – home to the Nelson Brothers Restaurant.
Lane use is a seemingly always evolving issue from state to state. The trend continues in the opening weeks of 2018. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
The road rumors, as always, are flying, but this week’s particular rumors especially need some clearing up, and Jon Osburn is up to the task. Mary McKenna chats with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Now that all of the comments are in on OOIDA’s ELD exemption request, what happens next? Terry Scruton gets the answer from OOIDA’s Director of Safety and 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.
Batteries have been part and parcel of trucks for a very long time. Now, a technology has come along that may offer a replacement – or even an upgrade. We have an encore of Mark Reddig’s report on ultracapacitors.
The ATA has issued a response to OOIDA’s request to meet with the president. Terry Scruton discusses the response and what happens going forward 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 continues to slip but is still fairly high for this time of year. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner-operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
The president is set to unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan next week, but that might not matter if Congress can’t keep the government funded this week. Terry Scruton gets the latest on what’s happening 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.
These days it seems like there’s a smartphone app for everything. Did you know there’s even one for your tires? Terry Scruton finds out more about it from Jose Martinez, digital solutions manager with Goodyear Tires.
OOIDA has sent a letter to President Trump, suggesting he meet with actual truck drivers about the issues they face and regulations they’d like relief from, including the ELD mandate. Mark Reddig gets an update from 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.
