Many truckers have turned a personal interest or hobby into a business. One wears his product right on his face. We’ll have that, plus: the possible end of roadside ticket payments in Michigan; speed cameras coming to Pennsylvania roads; Texas DOT hearings on truck parking; and some history behind the myth of the driver shortage. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – A trucker’s interest becomes a business 24:42 – 39:11 – Michigan roadside ticket payments; Pennsylvania speed cameras 39:11 – 49...
Oct 31, 2018•49 min
An OOIDA member with a unique perspective talks about how you can speak up and make a difference in the trucking industry. We’ll have the details about special requirements for oversized and overweight insurance coverage. And the ATA files its own exemption over meal and rest breaks in California. We’ll find out what OOIDA has to say about it. 00:00 – 10:11 - Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 - Speaking up to make a difference 24:41 – 39:10 - Insurance for oversized, overweight 39:10 – 49:22 - OOIDA speaks...
Oct 30, 2018•49 min
From two businesses that serve truckers lending a helping hand to our veterans to a CDL examiner handing out fraudulent licenses, we offer up some Roses and Razzberries. Also: truck parking problems along the Eastern Seaboard; and a new video explains why the driver shortage is nothing but a myth.
Oct 29, 2018•49 min
The FMCSA wants public input on agricultural commodities, vision standards, human trafficking and more. Also on today’s program: Missouri voters will decide whether to increase fuel taxes; an effort to promote hair testing for drugs; and FDA action on marijuana. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Ag commodities; vision standards 24:42 – 39:11 – Missouri fuel tax increase 39:11 – 49:22 – Hair testing; pot reclassification
Oct 26, 2018•49 min
The stock market has taken a bit of a hit lately and interest rates are on the rise, but that may not be reason for concern. We’ll have that, plus: freight and rates continue their slump; truckers finally catch a break at the pump; and the debate over how to fund transportation has become an election year political football. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Economic factors not a cause for concern 24:42 – 39:11 – Freight and rate slump; relief on diesel prices 39:11 – 49:22 – Debate over ...
Oct 25, 2018•49 min
The political wrangling over glider kits continues. We’ll have that, plus: a California vote on repealing new vehicle taxes and fees; a possible sales tax for roads in Los Angeles; U.S. DOT action to combat human trafficking; a new poll on how we should pay for our infrastructure; a possible new subcommittee on road funding issues; and a maritime fuel standard might impact diesel prices for truckers. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Glider kit wrangling; fighting human trafficking; paying...
Oct 24, 2018•49 min
We’ll share some good news for drivers looking to buy an APU. The Hours of Service conversation has turned a corner. We’ll hear how from Jami Jones. And a lot is happening with both truck parking and autonomous vehicles these days. We’ll get the latest on both issues from Mike Matousek. 00:00 - 10:11 - Newscast 10:11 24:41 - Good news for APU purchases 24:41 - 39:11 - HOA conversation turns a corner 39:11 - 49:22 - State, local forces take on parking problems...
Oct 23, 2018•49 min
We’ll tell you what you need to know about the collection process for drug tests. Also on the show: Jon Osburn discusses common trucking problems along the Eastern Seaboard; and some regulatory changes being pursued by the FMCSA. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Collections for drug tests 24:42 – 39:11 – East Coast trucker problems 39:11 – 49:22 – Regulatory changes at FMCSA
Oct 22, 2018•49 min
Truckers had their final chance to speak to FMCSA about proposed changes to the Hours of Service recently. We’ll have that, plus: an attempt to fix broker bond problems; Pennsylvania’s effort to reform the agency that controls Delaware River bridges; an attempt to limit use of license plate readers; and paving the way for autonomous ships on the high seas. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Hours of Service changes 24:42 – 39:11 – Pa. bridge agency reform; license plate readers 39:11 – 49:1...
Oct 19, 2018•49 min
Having a fatty liver is a major problem, and can lead to a number of serious health concerns. We’ll have that, plus: Bad weather delivers a one-two punch to freight and rates; diesel prices continue to climb; and the possibility that Democrats could take control of the U.S. Senate? 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Fatty Liver 24:42 – 39:11 – Weather hurts freight, rates; diesel prices up 39:11 – 49:22 – Could Democrats take over the Senate
Oct 18, 2018•49 min
Trucker Tony Alsup is a hero to our furry friends, rescuing them from natural disasters. We’ll have that story, plus: Connecticut’s chance to put transportation money into a ‘lockbox’; a Louisiana ballot question on the use of fuel tax revenue; and a possible emissions scandal at Volvo trucks. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Rescuing our furry friends 24:42 – 39:11 – Connecticut ‘lockbox’; Louisiana fuel tax 39:11 – 49:22 – Volvo emissions problems
Oct 17, 2018•49 min
The oil market has been all over the place lately. We’ll find out where that could lead from Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service. Is your bobtail properly covered? OOIDA’s insurance experts, Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders, will let us know. And what happens with Hours of Service now that the comment period has closed? Mike Matousek talks about what comes next. 00:00 - 10:11- Newscast 10:11 - 24:41 - A look at where oil prices are headed 24:41 - 39:11 - Is your bobtail properly cove...
Oct 16, 2018•49 min
A company has come up with its own solution to driver turnover. Is CARB’s clean transportation plan really clean? And what exactly is an ‘auto transporter’? We’ll have the answers. Jon Osburn shares some of the stories he’s hearing on the road. And the Senate has closed up shop until after the election, but there’s still a lot of unfinished business left on the table. We’ll find out what it is. 00:00 – 10:11 Newscast 10:11 - 24:41 One company has solved its own driver turnover trouble 24:41 – 39...
Oct 15, 2018•49 min
OOIDA is going to offer a live business seminar next year for owner-operators. We’ll have that, plus: Pennsylvania may get speed enforcement cameras; the procedures to get truckers with aide into the hurricane zone; and updated information on the TWIC program. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – New business seminar planned 24:42 – 39:11 – Pennsylvania speed cameras 39:11 – 49:21 – Hurricane aide; TWIC update
Oct 12, 2018•49 min
Suzanne Stempinski talks test drives and trucking in Germany. Also on today’s show: freight is seeing a seasonal slowdown while rates hold steady; diesel prices continue to climb; the final Hours of Service listening session was today; and what’s the next step in the Hours of Service reform process. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Test drives and trucking in Germany 24:41 – 39:11 – Freight’s seasonal slowdown; climbing diesel prices 39:11 – 49:21 – Last Hours of Service listening session...
Oct 11, 2018•49 min
Comments on potential changes to the Hours of Service must be made before the end of the day tomorrow. We’ll have that, plus: a new California law to implement new federal commercial driver regulations; a road funding question in Florida; good news and bad from the annual roadway fatality report; and the final listening session for Hours of Service. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Hours of Service comments due 24:41 – 39:11 – California trucking regs; Florida road funding 39:11 – 49:23 –...
Oct 10, 2018•49 min
CARB has new funding for its clean freight transportation initiative. And the FMCSA wants comments on their broker bond proposal. Andrew King talks about those topics. Wonder what’s on tap for the October issue coming to your mail boxes soon? We’ll give you a sneak peek. And we’ll hear how OOIDA is putting pressure on the FHWA to define “automobile transporter.” 00:00 – 10:20 - Newscast 10:20 – 24:50 - Carb has new funds for clean freight transportation 24:50 – 39:31 - A magazine worth holding o...
Oct 09, 2018•50 min
Truckers can use a dash cam to protect themselves – but it’s a double-edged sword. We’ll have that, plus: more about the recent Guilty by Association Truck Show; a call for truckers to speak out on the proposed Hours of Service changes; and new U.S. DOT guidelines on automated vehicles – including large trucks. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:40 – Dash cams 24:40 – 39:10 – Truck show redux; Hours of Service comments 39:10 – 49:20 – New automated vehicle guidelines...
Oct 08, 2018•49 min
Flashing brake lights, cargo securement, personal conveyance and more came up at the recent meeting of the CVSA. We’ll have that, plus: a new California law designed to deter mistreatment of truckers; an end to ticket quotas in Chicago; upcoming truck shows; and the change to speak your mind on the Hours of Service. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:40 – Issues at CVSA 24:40 – 39:10 – New law protects California truckers 39:10 – 49:20 – Hours of Service comments...
Oct 05, 2018•49 min
A charity helps families of truckers who die on the road. We’ll have that story, plus: freight and rates return to normal after Hurricane Florence; what truckers’ contributions do for Special Olympics athletes; diesel prices continue to rise; confusion over how Hours of Service affect interstate vs. intrastate truckers; and the presidential alert on your cell phone earlier today. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Truckers Final Mile; Special Olympics 24:41 – 39:11 – Post-Florence freight d...
Oct 04, 2018•49 min
We’ll have some highlights from the recent Hours of Service listening session in Joplin, Mo. Also: Oregon voters will decide whether to require a supermajority to raise revenue; A possible toll road vote in Oregon; Truckers are encouraged to make their voices heard on the Hours of Service; and the possible end game for cross-border trucking with Mexico. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Joplin HOS listening session 24:41 – 39:11 – Oregon revenue and toll road votes 39:11 – 49:21 – A possib...
Oct 03, 2018•49 min
We’ll have an interview with FMCSA administrator Ray Martinez from GBATS. Bad weather can affect your insurance rates. OOIDA’s Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders discuss how you can protect yourself. And although the meal and rest break provision has failed at the legislative level the ATA is still gunning for an exemption. We’ll hear more on that from OOIDA’s Mike Matousek. 00:00 - 10:11 - Newscast 10:11- 24:40 - An exclusive interview with Ray Martinez from GBATS 24:40 - 39:10 - How bad weather...
Oct 02, 2018•49 min
We’ll bring you the latest installment of Roses and Razzberries. Jon Osburn shares an inside look at the Special Olympics convoys he’s recently been involved in. And OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., crew is down in Joplin, Missouri, for the Guilty by Association Truck Show. We’ll find out what they’re up to. 00:00 – 10:11 Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 Roses and Razzberries 24:41 – 39:11 On the Road with Jon 39:11 – 49:22 D.C. Crew at Guilty By Association Truck Show
Oct 01, 2018•49 min
The FMCSA recently published a rule that will make life a bit easier for truckers with insulin-treated diabetes. Kentucky towns are having second thoughts about loading and unloading fees after OOIDA gets involved. And California’s CDL training law goes a step beyond the federal law. We’ll have all those details. And we’ll get a look behind the scenes at how OOIDA is fighting for truckers rights. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:40 - New rule on diabetes 24:40 – 39:21 – Kentucky towns rethink ...
Sep 28, 2018•49 min
What happens when the company you haul for can’t or won’t pay? We’ll have some advice about that, plus: what truckers are responsible for when it comes to ELDs; the coming deadline to comment on proposed changes to the Hours of Service; and topics likely to come up at the Guilty by Association Truck Show. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 24:40 – Making sure you get paid 24:40 – 39:21 – Your ELD responsibilities 39:21 – 49:32 – Chance to comment on Hours of Service; topics at GBATS...
Sep 27, 2018•49 min
OOIDA marks its 45th anniversary this weekend in Joplin, Mo. We’ll have that, plus: Indiana Oks a truck-only toll increase; an upcoming public vote on Missouri’s fuel tax; The TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For contest; an aviation bill moving forward without controversial trucking provisions; and a possible government shutdown. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 24:40 – OOIDA 45th celebration; TCA Best Fleets to Drive For 24:40 – 39:21 – Indiana toll hike; Missouri fuel tax 39:21 – 49:32 – FAA bill sa...
Sep 26, 2018•49 min
We’ll bring you the results of a survey of truckers regarding the current Hours of Service and possible changes. Also: The staff of Land Line Magazine hits the road; the FMCSA will hear from truckers again; and the latest on auto transporters, and meal and rest breaks. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Hours of Service survey 24:41 – 39:21 – LL Magazine hits the road; Comment Line 39:21 – 49:33 – Truck Show; listening session; auto transporters; meal and rest breaks...
Sep 25, 2018•49 min
We’ll go over taxes and fees Truckers have to pay just to move down the road. Also tonight: the problems livestock haulers say they face; and details of a U.S. DOT final rule that significantly eased life for insulin-dependent diabetics. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Weight-distances taxes; UCR 24:41 – 39:21 – Livestock hauler problems 39:21 – 49:30 – New system for diabetic truckers
Sep 24, 2018•49 min
The FMCSA wants to hear from truckers in a number of upcoming listening sessions. Also tonight: Michigan may make it expensive to bypass a weigh station; a possible fuel tax for education in Utah; information about upcoming truck shows; and the story behind California’s adoption of the ELD regulation. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 24:40 – Maintenance intervals 24:40 – 39:20 – The hurricane and freight rates; fuel prices up 39:20 – 49:32 – Election preview; effect on trucking...
Sep 21, 2018•49 min
What determines how often you change your oil and filters? We’ll have some advice about that, plus: Hurricane Florence’s impact on freight and rates; fuel prices continue their slow, steady climb; and how the election will affect trucking issues. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:42 – Maintenance intervals 24:42 – 39:22 – The hurricane and freight rates; fuel prices up 39:22 – 49:34 – Election preview; effect on trucking
Sep 20, 2018•49 min
