Different factors can change the standard maintenance interval for your truck. We’ll have that, plus: Pennsylvania possibly allowing local police to use speed radar; bonds to pay for roads in North Carolina; and an FMCSA claim that the ELD mandate is working. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 25:29 – How often you should change oil, lube and filter 25:29 – 40:20 – Pa. local speed radar; N.C. road bonds 40:20 – 50:32 – FMCSA says ELD mandate working. Is it?
Jun 27, 2018•50 min
We’ll tell you about an anthem written about the Mack Anthem truck. Also on today’s program: a look at insurance requirements for oilfield and logging operations; and a requesting for an investigation into possible collusion between a large truck maker and staff at EPA involving glider kits. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 25:29 – Mack Anthem 25:29 – 40:20 – Oilfield, logging truck insurance 40:20 – 50:32 – Congressman seeks investigation of EPA
Jun 26, 2018•50 min
A Nevada town has put out the welcome mat for truckers, including plans to address truck parking. We’ll have that, plus: a running truck parking problem in Virginia; and a suit against a major carrier over meal and rest breaks. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 25:42 – North Las Vegas looks to add truck parking 25:42 – 40:34 – Virginia cracks down on truck parking 40:34 – 50:47 – J.B. Hunt suit over breaks heads to court
Jun 25, 2018•51 min
Earlier this week, the FMCSA heard from the public about the transition to autonomous vehicles. We’ll have that, plus: another delay involving certified medical examiners; an ELD waiver for fireworks haulers; Oklahoma plans or a fuel tax increase; upcoming truck shows; state sales taxes on internet sales; and a delay for TWIC card readers. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 25:27 – Autonomous vehicles; medical examiners; ELD fireworks waiver. 25:27 – 40:18 – Oklahoma fuel tax; truck shows. 40:18 – 50...
Jun 22, 2018•50 min
The highway of the future could detect and report accidents without human intervention. We’ll have that, plus: rates reach record highs in June; diesel and oil continue to drop; and a food and restaurant industry group wants under-21 interstate truck drivers. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:57 – Smart road test in Colorado 24:57 – 39:49 – Record-high rates; diesel price down 39:49 – 50:00 – Food groups push younger drivers
Jun 21, 2018•50 min
Terry Scruton talks to the guys at Road Law about the legal side of technology in trucks. A proposal is in motion in California to punish shady port companies. And a Missouri law aims for safer roadside inspections. Terry gets the scoop from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek. Finally, we’ll hear from OOIDA’s Nile Elam about how autonomous vehicles could affect the workforce. 00:00 to 10:07 Newscast 10:07 to 24:55 The Legal Side of Technology in Trucks 24:55 to 39:48 Proposal in California to punish shady po...
Jun 20, 2018•50 min
Mark Reddig gets an update on important information you need to know about drug and alcohol screenings from OOIDA’s Doreen Weakley and Rachel Aycock. The situation with the ELD mandate brought to mind the curfew some used to have as a kid. Terry talks to Mark Schremmer and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine. We’ll also get a look ahead at what’s coming up in DC this week with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek. 00:00 to 10:08 Newscast 10:08 to 24:56 Drug Testing Update 24:56 to 39:47 Land Line Magazine sha...
Jun 19, 2018•50 min
We’ll take a look back at the television show that made the Chrome Shop Mafia famous. Also on today’s program: truckers are talking detention time; is there or is there not a driver shortage; and a prominent official in Congress says we could actually see the president’s infrastructure package this year. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:39 – Looking back at “Trick My Truck” 24:39 – 39:30 – Detention time; Driver Turnover 39:30 – 49:43 – Infrastructure bill possible...
Jun 18, 2018•50 min
A new rule will make it easier for VA doctors to become Certified Medical Examiners. We’ll have that, plus: an OSHA meeting on whistleblower protections; Maryland cities getting more road work money; electronic tolling coming to New Hampshire; upcoming truck shows; OOIDA fighting an effort to cut truckers’ meal and rest break pay; and a bill to end the tax on new truck sales. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:45 – DOT physicals at the VA; OSHA whistleblower protections. 24:45 – 39:36 – Maryland c...
Jun 15, 2018•50 min
The Buckeye Invitational Truck Show took place this past weekend with an impressive musical lineup and more. We’ll have that, plus: Roadcheck slows down load postings and rates; diesel prices drop for the second week in a row; a House Transportation Committee member who lost his primary; and a Senate hearing on autonomous vehicles’ effect on our highways. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:46 – Buckeye Invitational Truck Show 24:46 – 39:37 – Roadcheck slows down freight market 39:37 – 49:51 – cong...
Jun 14, 2018•50 min
Getting the details right matters – especially on your federal taxes. We’ll have that, plus: California voters put transportation revenue into a lockbox; the San Francisco Bay area votes to raise tolls; a new Missouri law will block many roadside inspections; and the issues that keep cropping up on Capitol Hill. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:45 – Get the details right on your taxes 24:45 – 39:37 – California highway tax lockbox; higher tolls in Bay Area 39:37 – 49:47 – Unsafe roadside inspect...
Jun 13, 2018•50 min
Veteran trucker Ronnie Platt has a new job – fronting the classic rock band Kansas. We’ll have that, plus a U.S. Senate committee taking a deeper look into the issue of autonomous vehicles. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 32:37 – Ronnie Platt, trucker and singer for Kansas 32:37– 39:36 – OOIDA Call to Action/Listener Comment Line 39:36 – 49:49 – How autonomous vehicles might beat up roads
Jun 12, 2018•50 min
What would you say about a congressman who thinks you don’t care about accident victims? We’d like to give him a Razzberry. We’ll have more Roses and Razzberries, as well as: a great truck show this weekend; familiar issues on truckers’ minds; and a big push for a small-business exemption from the ELD rule. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:06 – Roses and Razzberries 24:06 – 38:57 – Spirit at the Buckeye Invitational 38:57 – 49:11 – Push coming for ELD exemption...
Jun 11, 2018•49 min
The U.S. DOT has added a number of opioid medications to the list of those truckers are tested for. We’ll have that, plus: changing rules for left lane use; upcoming truck shows; fixing problems with TWIC; and an update on Roadcheck. 0:00 – 9:56 – Newscast 9:56 – 24:06 – Opioids added to trucker drug tests 24:06 – 38:57 – Keeping slow pokes out of the left lane 38:57 – 49:10 – Fixing the TWIC; Roadcheck
Jun 08, 2018•49 min
The story told by the classic trucking tune “Convoy” starts on the sixth of June, which is also the anniversary of Land Line Now going on air. Today, we’ll have the story of how that song came to be. Also on today’s show: Freight and rates remain strong. 0:00 – 9:56 - Newscast 9:56 – 24:08 - Convoy Part I – How a classic came to be 24:08 – 39:00 - Convoy Part II – The trucks of “Convoy” 39:00 – 49:16 - Market Update – strong freight and rates
Jun 07, 2018•49 min
Between oil prices, trade wars and jobs reports the economy is being pulled in many directions. We’ll have that, plus: San Francisco-are voters deciding whether to raise bridge tolls; a transportation sales tax vote in Georgia; the Senate version of a transportation spending bill; and a Canadian ruling on glider kits. 0:00-9:26 – Newscast 9:26-23:36 – Economic Update 23:36-38:27 – Bay-area bridge tolls; Georgia tax vote 38:27-48:41 – Senate spending bill; Canada on glider kits...
Jun 06, 2018•49 min
Yoga, which started more than 2,500 years ago in India, is not just an exercise routine. It’s also a mental and spiritual discipline with many schools of thought. But many Americans see it solely as a way to improve their health. Mark Reddig talks with Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.
Jun 05, 2018•14 min
This week, a bill with the stated purpose of paying the government’s transportation bills will come out of a Senate committee. But what else will be in it and how will it affect truckers? Mark Reddig finds out from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
Jun 05, 2018•10 min
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 05, 2018•3 min
You may think just buying an insurance plan is enough to keep you covered in the event of an accident. But you can do more before you even start your truck that can make sure you’re covered to the fullest extent. Terry Scruton talks with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.
Jun 04, 2018•11 min
New guidance from the FMCSA has cleared some things up for agricultural haulers. Mark Reddig covers that, plus an ELD exemption bill and more, with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
Jun 04, 2018•10 min
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 04, 2018•3 min
Changes in the hours of service regulations and the electronic logging device mandate have gained a lot support and interest in Congress. OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., staff and Association President and CEO Todd Spencer have a few thoughts on what this could mean for truck drivers. Also, The Run for the Wall is celebrating 30 years. Mary has those stories.
Jun 03, 2018•14 min
An attempt to permit police in Vermont to use saliva to determine whether a driver is operating a vehicle under the influence has likely been shelved for the year. And Arizona law collects new vehicle fee, frees up road revenue. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jun 03, 2018•9 min
We know how high tolls affect truckers, but how does it affect the people and businesses in local communities? Mark Reddig discusses one example with Seth Isenberg of CANWIN Newspapers in Pennsylvania.
Jun 02, 2018•14 min
Colorado House Republicans and Democrats in both chambers have reached agreement on a long-term funding deal to help the state address a 10-year backlog in transportation needs. Also, two bill packages introduced in the Michigan House target concerns about the state’s road conditions. Terry Scruton finds out the details from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.
Jun 02, 2018•9 min
If you’ve been in or are headed into some stormy weather, Jon Osburn has some advice. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
Jun 01, 2018•24 min
The FMCSA released guidance regarding using your truck as a personal conveyance. Mark Reddig gets the details you need from OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
Jun 01, 2018•10 min
Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.
Jun 01, 2018•3 min
FMCSA administrator Ray Martinez appeared before the House Transportation Committee recently to answer questions on a number of issues, including ELDs, hours of service and autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton finds out what he had to say from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
May 31, 2018•14 min
