There’s an old expression that if you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will. That’s especially true when it comes to backing up your computer data and protecting yourself online. Terry Scruton talks with John Ewing of the Truckers Helper.
Several important trucking issues, including Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices and glider kits, are seeing action in our nation’s capital. 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.
As we continue our ongoing discussion on the insurance requirements for specialty operations, Terry Scruton finds out about livestock operations with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Every once in a while, federal agencies don’t just hand down rules – they actually ask the public for information first. And the DOT is looking for a lot of information right now. Mark Reddig gets the details 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.
As we conclude our tribute week to Jim Johnston, Mark Reddig talks with a couple of OOIDA’s leaders about Jim’s legacy and what he accomplished in his long career serving America’s truck drivers.
Efforts at the Missouri statehouse continue to move forward to help address the state’s $825 million gap in annual road and bridge funding. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
As many of you know OOIDA co-founder, president and CEO Jim Johnston passed away earlier this year. We’ll bring you tributes to the man himself – starting with a look back at an interview with Jim and the man who preceded him as OOIDA president – Al Hannah.
State lawmakers around the country are taking action to make changes to lane use rules. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jon Osburn recently had his own personal trip over the rainbow through Kansas – and he says the roads are showing the effects of the state’s long-running budget crisis. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
The fast and furious push toward automated vehicles seems to have hit a speed bump as states are having second thoughts after a couple of high profile accidents. Terry Scruton talks about what that means with 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.
A legacy is what we leave behind for those who follow us. A while back, Mark Reddig asked several truckers and others what they thought Jim Johnston’s legacy would be. We’ll have some of those comments today as part of our weeklong tribute to OOIDA’s longtime president and CEO.
The battle continues on Capitol Hill to make some reforms in the hours of service regulations. Mark Reddig discusses that and more with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Van and reefer hold steady, flatbed continues to dominate both freight and rates. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
You’ve heard it for years, and it’s nearly happened several times already. The Highway Trust Fund is running dry. Now, a government watchdog agency has put a date to the crisis. Mark Reddig gets the rundown from Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
We continue our tribute to late OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston. Even now truckers are still looking for ways to pay tribute to Jim and all he did. A plan is in the works to do just that – and help raise money for the St. Christopher Fund. Mary McKenna will bring us the story.
The OOIDA Board of Directors recently in town. Terry Scruton finds out what their agenda was. He’ll also get an update on the Denham amendment and a look at where Congress is this week 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.
Terry Scruton sits down with Greg Grisolano and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine to talk about the newest addition to the staff – Wendy Parker of the George and Wendy Show.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
A bumper is just a barrier to prevent damage on the rest of your vehicle in the case of a collision, right? Well, actually, it’s a lot more, and now, bumpers have all kinds of functions and mechanisms you may never have dreamed of. Mark Reddig and Barry Spillman discuss bumper kits with Bryan Martin of the Chrome Shop Mafia.
OOIDA has been busy working on a number of issues in California including speed limits and truck parking. Terry Scruton talks to OOIDA’s Mike Matousek.
When trucker Gregg Softy was a kid he was – like many other kids – infatuated with trucks, though his may have gone to a different level. Now, after a long, award-winning military career, he has finally achieved his dream and become an award-winning truck driver. Terry Scruton has his story.
Multiple bills moving through the Oklahoma statehouse address truck size and weight rules. And in Utah, fresh off the heels of expanding authority to collect tolls on any state roadway, lawmakers will ask voters whether to increase fuel taxes to fund education.
Jon Osburn has been at OOIDA Headquarters for the past few days. Mary McKenna finds out what he’s been doing here and where he’s headed off to next.
Terry Scruton gets an update on the FMCSA’s crash accountability pilot program as well as on the Babin hours of service bill from OOIDA’s Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris. H.R. 5417, "The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers” or REST Act, amends the Hours of Service regulations for truckers, allowing you the option of pausing the 14 hour clock for a period of up to 3 hours, and eliminating the 30 minute break rule.
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
The spring meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance was held recently, and several representatives of OOIDA were there. As you would imagine, the subjects of ELDs and autonomous vehicles came up quite a bit. Terry Scruton talks about what was said with Dale Watkins and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
