Recent crashes involving fully or semi-autonomous cars have raised concerns about further testing from a number of people, including members of Congress. Mark Reddig gets an update on that and other autonomous vehicle issues 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.
Freight and rates come on strong out of Atlanta, while flatbed slips just a little but remains strong overall. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
Three members of Congress are trying to smooth the process for the EPA as it tries to drop glider kits from emissions regulations. Mark Reddig gets an update 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.
Land Line Magazine's Suzanne Stempinski has test driven her fair share of trucks, but this year she got to drive something she'd never done before: refuse trucks. Terry Scruton talks with her about that – and the latest in heavy load haulers from Volvo.
After months of being down, at least some functions of the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners website are up and running. Terry Scruton discusses that – plus an examination of autonomous trucks – with Greg Grisolano and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine .
Recently, members of Congress offered a pair of bills – one that would eliminate the ELD mandate for carriers with 10 or fewer trucks. Mark Reddig talks 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.
If you’ve ever sat down at the table in the driver’s lounge of the average truck stop, you’ve heard a few trucker tales – the often wild and usually true stories told by the old-timers. Bryan Martin, the boss man at Joplin, Missouri’s Chrome Shop Mafia, has heard more than his share, and he’ll share a few with producer Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig.
Several important trucking measures are under consideration right now in Missouri’s legislature, including towing reform, a possible fuel tax increase and a potential ban on roadside inspections on highways with a speed limit greater than 40 miles per hour. Terry Scruton talks with state legislative expert Mike Matousek.
Earlier this month, five students were announced as the recipients of the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship. Most of the funding for the scholarship comes from truckers, but one company has made a very strong commitment to supporting the effort. Mark Reddig reports.
Recently, OOIDA sent out a survey to members from its political action committee, or PAC. The information from that survey tells us a lot about where truckers stand on the issues that affect their profession. Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Jon has some advice for truckers dealing with millions of four-wheelers this holiday weekend. Mark Reddig will talk with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
A bill now before the U.S. Senate would make fixes to the Hours of Service – but only for truckers who haul livestock or insects such as bees. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus how cargo theft spikes on holiday weekends, 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 FMCSA is considering whether it needs to go further in protecting truckers from the dishonest side of the broker industry. Terry Scruton covers that – plus an update on the push for autonomous trucks – with OOIDA Manger of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes.
A U.S. House subcommittee has expressed some displeasure with how the ELD mandate was implemented, including how it affected truckers. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus a congressman’s letter urging an ELD exemption for small-business trucker, 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.
The Sun Belt states come on strong for van and reefer loads, while the flatbed market slows a bit. Terry Scruton talks with Peggy Dorf of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.
A congressional committee spoke with federal officials and others about how the government has done putting the trucking provisions of the latest highway bill into effect. Mark Reddig finds out what happened 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.
Finding healthy food out on the road is hard. But you can be healthy, eat well and feel better as a result. Mark Reddig gets some advice from Bob Perry of Rolling Strong.
The House Transportation Committee covers motor carrier issues – without the benefit of truckers’ input. Mark Reddig gets more on that, plus a spending bill with trucking implications, 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.
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 from Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
An appropriations subcommittee recently put pen to paper and developed a bill to pay for transportation for the next fiscal year. However, contained within in are several provisions that could have a big impact on truckers. Mark Reddig talks with 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.
From members of Congress who voted against truck drivers to a group of truckers who helped save a life, Terry Scruton and Mary McKenna tell you who in recent news has been bad and who’s been good with some Roses and Razzberries.
Pennsylvania lawmakers may soon tighten rules regarding snow and ice on vehicles. Terry Scruton discusses that – as well as states that are cracking down on highway protesters – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.
