Jon tackles more ELD talk in the Spirit
Jon Osburn is back on the road Monday, and talk about ELDs is high on his list of regular topics. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Mar 23, 2018•23 min
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D.C.: Congress works to avoid government shutdown
Congress unveiled the massive omnibus spending bill this week and faces a tight deadline to keep the government open past Friday night. Mark Reddig talks about what is - and isn't - in the bill with Collin Long of OOIDA's Washington, D.C., office.
Mar 23, 2018•10 min
Ag haulers get another waiver
The FMCSA has announced an extension of the ELD waiver for ag haulers. Terry Scruton talks about that, plus the status of several other exemption requests that are still out there, with OOIDA’s Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Mar 22, 2018•14 min
D.C.: Autonomous technology could see new regs
The recent tragedy involving an autonomous Uber vehicle could change the path forward for autonomous technology, particularly when it comes to government oversight. Terry Scruton talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Mar 22, 2018•10 min
Freight, rates still booming
Freight and rates are going strong as flatbed remains on top. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Mar 21, 2018•8 min
D.C.: An update on non-consensual tows
For some time, OOIDA has been fighting a problem that has long plagued truckers. It involves what’s called nonconsensual towing – when a police officer or some other first responder calls a tow truck to remove your vehicle. And sometimes the charges are outrageous. Mark Reddig gets the latest on the issue from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Mar 21, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 21, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 21, 2018•3 min
Economic roller coaster starts to level out
While the stock market has seen its share of ups and downs this year, the overall economic outlook has been a lot steadier. Terry Scruton talks with Steve Freidell of Central States Capital.
Mar 20, 2018•14 min
D.C.: A look at the week ahead
Another busy week for trucking issues in the offing. We’re expecting action on spending, mileage pay, speed limiters, ELDs, truck weight and more. Mark Reddig talks with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Mar 20, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 20, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 20, 2018•3 min
#meetREALtruckers
President Trump has met with groups that claim to represent the trucking industry, but he and other lawmakers have yet to actually meet real truckers. A new campaign from OOIDA is looking to change that, and Terry Scruton gets the details from Jami Jones, Greg Grisolano and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine .
Mar 19, 2018•14 min
D.C.: Seminars, listening sessions – what’ll be at MATS
Truckers can get an education, and tell the FMCSA what’s on their mind this year at the big show. Mark Reddig discusses those events and more set for Louisville with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Mar 19, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 19, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 19, 2018•3 min
MATS starts this week!
It’s four days until the start of this year’s Mid America Trucking Show – and it’s looking to be another great event. Mark Reddig finds out some of what’s happening this year from Toby Young of Exhibit Management Associates, which produces the annual show.
Mar 18, 2018•28 min
Utah takes another step toward more tolling
The prospect of toll roads around the state of Utah has taken another step closer to becoming reality. Also, an infusion of funds in Michigan could soon be applied to road repairs. Terry Scruton finds out the details from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Mar 18, 2018•10 min
Chao offers little new on ELDs, HOS
Recently U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao spoke about the president’s infrastructure plan before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and touched on a number of topics important to truckers – including ELDs and hours of service. Terry Scruton has a report.
Mar 17, 2018•14 min
Fuel and sales taxes options for road funding
Lawmakers in seven states are pursuing efforts to raise revenue via fuel tax and sales tax increases – among other options. Terry Scruton finds out the details from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek and Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Mar 17, 2018•10 min
What’s slated for the Spirit at MATS?
Jon Osburn is headed to Louisville, and he plans to be right in the middle of everything at the Mid America Trucking Show. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker
Mar 16, 2018•24 min
D.C.: Planning for more secure transportation
A bill now before Congress would set up an advisory committee on transportation security. Mark Reddig finds out why it’s important and how it could affect you from OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
Mar 16, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 16, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 16, 2018•3 min
Feds finally begin to address autonomous trucks
Every day brings another announcement about a test of a so-called autonomous trucks. And the government is trying to create an environment to encourage the movement toward those vehicles. Terry Scruton gets the latest from OOIDA Manager of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
Mar 15, 2018•14 min
D.C.: Federal infrastructure needs localized help
The president’s infrastructure plan calls for a lot more money and effort from state and local governments. So a group of senators spent some time looking at the needs of states and cities. Mark Reddig talks about that, plus a cry for presidential leadership on the infrastructure issues, from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Mar 15, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 15, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 15, 2018•3 min
Flatbed business is anything but flat
Flatbed freight and rates explode, while van and reefer hold steady. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Mar 14, 2018•8 min
D.C.: Glider kit decision causes a stir on the Hill
Two U.S. Senators are putting the heat on the EPA over the agency’s decision to end emissions regulations of glider kits. Mark Reddig discusses what they said, plus an FMCSA presentation on ELDs, with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Mar 14, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 14, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 14, 2018•3 min
The key to a good truck foundation? Suspension
Every good house has a good foundation. And a truck is much the same. A key part of that foundation is the suspension. Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig will talk drive axle suspension upgrades with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
Mar 13, 2018•14 min
D.C.: Highways and money back on Capitol Hill
It really does look as if Congress is getting serious about passing some kind of transportation package this year. Last week was a busy one on that front – and this week looks the same. Mark Reddig gets an update on that and some other trucking issues from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Mar 13, 2018•10 min
All Nighter newscast, Mar. 13, 2018
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Mar 13, 2018•3 min
A look at specific insurance needs for car haulers
We’ve talked before about insurance needs for special operations. But now, Terry Scruton takes a deep dive into the requirements for car haulers with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Mar 12, 2018•10 min
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