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OOIDA Life Member Ron Mermis and his NASCAR simulator are at the TA in Jackson, GA. That’s located at Exit 201 off Interstate 75.

OOIDA’s Tour Truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show. The big event takes place May 17th through the 19th at the Joplin, MO, Speedco. That’s located at Exit 11 off Interstate 44.

Ron and his simulator will join the Spirit at SuperRigs. And don’t forget, you can join OOIDA for a discount at either truck.

For more information about the simulator, click here.

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December 2011

The Year in Review, Part IV – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA President Jim Johnston about some of the major court cases in the trucking industry from 2011; Terry Scruton and Jami Jones bring us some end of year Roses and Razzberries, and we’ll hear more year in review from our nation’s capital from Cyndi Cramblett of OOIDA. Air date: De. 30, 2011.

Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston
The Year in Review, Part III– Terry Scruton, Joe Rajkovacz and Jami Jones will discuss the biggest regulatory issues confronting truckers from 2011; Reed Black and Keith Goble will go over more 2011 state legislative highlights; and I’ll discuss more big stories from the past year in our nation’s capital with Laura O’Neill of OOIDA. Air date: Dec. 29, 2011. Laura O'Neill
Laura O'Neill

The Year in Review, Part II – Reed Black will bring us some of his favorite 2011 stories in a special edition of Follow Ups; Terry Scruton will review the year in fuel; and we’ll start a three-day-long look back at the year in Washington, DC, with Ryan Bowley of OOIDA. Air date: Dec. 28, 2011.

Ryan Bowley
Ryan Bowley

The Year in Review, Part 1 – Terry Scruton reviews the top stories of the year from Land Line Magazine; he also discusses demand for trucking services during 2011 with TransCore; and Reed Black and Keith Goble discuss the year in state legislation. Air date: Dec. 27, 2011.

December 2011/January 2012 Magazine Issue

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Dec. 22, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones
Service Branch Rivalry For a Good Cause – Reed Black brings us the results of the competition between veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard during the Truckers for Troops Telethon. Air date: Dec. 21, 2011. Troop Day

Truckloads of Treasures – Terry Scruton reports on a holiday fund-raiser by ConWay Truckload drivers to help the less fortunate. Air date: Dec. 20. 2011.

Christmas ornament
Those Pesky End-of-Year Tax Details – Mark Reddig gets some information on what you need to do from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping. Air date: Dec. 19, 2011. Shasta May
Shasta May
Those Pesky End-of-Year Tax Details – Mark Reddig gets some information on what you need to do from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping. Air date: Dec. 16, 2011. Shasta May
Shasta May
Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Dec. 15, 2011. Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Parade of Lights – Reed Black reports on the annual Eureka Truckers Christmas Light Parade in Eureka, CA, featuring trucks decked out with Christmas lights. Air date: Dec. 14, 2011.

Road Law – Terry Scruton gets some legal advice from attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella – the guys from Road Law, a firm that specializes in trucking issues. Air date: Dec. 13, 2011. Jeff McConnell and James Mennella
Jeff McConnell and James Mennella

Protect Yourself – Mark Reddig discusses how truckers can avoid identity theft with Stephen Mueller of OneBeacon. Air date: Dec. 12, 2011.

Stephen Mueller
Stephen Mueller

Truckers for Troops Telethon – Land Line Now brings you Day 5 the annual effort by OOIDA to raise money that will pay for care packages sent to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Air date: Dec. 9, 2011.

Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Telethon – Land Line Now brings you Day 4 the annual effort by OOIDA to raise money that will pay for care packages sent to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Air date: Dec. 8, 2011.

Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Telethon – Land Line Now brings you Day 3 of the annual effort by OOIDA to raise money that will pay for care packages sent to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Air date: Dec. 7, 2011.

Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Telethon – Land Line Now brings you Day 2 of the annual effort by OOIDA to raise money that will pay for care packages sent to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Air date: Dec. 6, 2011.

Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Telethon – Land Line Now brings you the annual effort by OOIDA to raise money that will pay for care packages sent to our troops in combat zones overseas. Air date: Dec. 5, 2011.

Truckers for Troops

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news. Air date: Dec. 2, 2011.

Roses & Razzberries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers – including medical certification changes and the new hand-held cell phone ban – with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Dec. 01, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz
November 2011

Oh Christmas Tree … – Retired trucker Duane Brusseau was surprised by the public enthusiasm as he hauled the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from a California forest to Washington, DC. Reed Black reports. Air date: Nov. 30, 2011.

Christmas Tree (National, DC)

Goodyear Highway Hero – Terry Scruton gets an update from this year’s winner on how he’s doing, and offers more information about the award. Air date: Nov. 29, 2011.

Goodyear Highway Hero

Incorporating Some Good Information – Mark Reddig talks with Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service about when and why a trucker might want to turn his operations into a corporation. Air date: Nov. 28, 2011.

Shasta May
Shasta May

The Power of Song – Last summer, the Twilight Wish Foundation hooked up 82-year-old Margarette Kirsch of Merrill Island, FL, with former trucker and singer-songwriter Annabella Wood. The two women crossed the country twice in an 18-wheeler – dispensing encouraging words to people in retirement homes along the way. Reed Black will report. Air date: Nov. 23, 2011.

Annabella Wood
Annabella Wood

A Case of What’s Right – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston about a letter he sent to FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro regarding EOBRs, plus a number of related issues. Air date: Nov. 21, 2011.

Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Nov. 21, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Insurance Interchange – Terry Scruton gets some advice from our own in-house truck insurance expert, Ed Briley. Air date: Nov. 18, 2011.

Ed Briley
Ed Briley

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Nov. 17, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovaz

In Honor of Those Who Gave All – Karen Worcester talks about Wreaths Across America and the group’s plans to place wreathes on thousands of soldiers graves Dec. 10. Air date: Nov. 16, 2011.

Wreaths Across America

Aaron Tippin – Terry Scruton catches up with the country music star and former trucker. Air date: Nov. 15, 2011.

Aaron Tippin
Aaron Tippin

Taking a Minute for Health – Mark Reddig reports on a series of pharmacy-based minute clinics that are now offering DOT physicals at a discount – as well as parking for trucks. Air date: Nov. 14, 2011.

Takin’ the Bypass – Mark Reddig talks with Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Filters about the process of bypass filtration, and how it can help your truck. Air date: Nov. 11, 2011.

Jerry Sims
Jerry Sims
Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Nov. 10, 2011. Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Nov. 9, 2011.

Fuel pump

Road Law – Terry Scruton gets some legal advice from attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella. Air date: Nov. 8, 2011.

Jeff McConnell and James Mennella
Jeff McConnell and James Mennella

Weight, Distance – Mark Reddig talks with Cathy Koncilia of OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department about an upcoming deadline for truckers who run miles in New Mexico. Air date: Nov. 7, 2011.

Cathy Koncilia
Cathy Koncilia

Dirty Business – Terry Scruton discusses the ongoing conversation between truckers and fuel suppliers about the price at the pump. Air date: Nov. 4, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Nov. 3, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

An Academic Look At Cross-Border Trucking – Reed Black will talk with a professor of international business studies – who also owns a container cargo security firm – about opening the border to trucks from Mexico. Air date: Nov. 2, 2011.

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton gets a peek inside the upcoming November issue of Land Line Magazine from the publication staff. Air date: Nov. 1, 2011. November 2011 Magazine Issue
October 2011
Zombies! – Mark Reddig reports on the increasing number of traffic signs warning “Zombies Ahead!” – and where you can help if you encounter zombies while out on the road. Air date: Oct. 31, 2011. Zombies
Zombies

Stuck in a Bad Teen Movie – Jami Jones offers a few thoughts on what sorts of mischief she sees in social media. Air date: Oct. 28, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Oct. 27, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Hybrid Trucks – Reed Black talks with Jim Crouse, a vice president with Capstone Turbine Corporation, about the turbine/electric trucks Kenworth and Peterbilt are testing using his company’s technology. Air date: Oct. 26, 2011.

Capstone Turbine

Tire Time – Terry Scruton gets some advice from Harvey Brodsky of the Retread Tire Association. Air date: Oct. 25, 2011.

Tires

Scarlet Letter – Mark Reddig talks with Joe Boswell of the CMCI Drug Testing Consortium about a misleading letter sent to motor carriers that is leading many to think they must take additional training. Air date: Oct. 24, 2011.

Joe Boswell
Joe Boswell

A Broadside Against Cross Border Trucking – Mark Reddig reports on a press conference held by OOIDA at the Otay Mesa, CA, border crossing, during which officials from OOIDA, the Teamsters and Congress – including U.S. Rep Duncan Hunter – discussed why they oppose the program. Air date: Oct. 21, 2011.

Rep. Duncan Hunter
Rep. Duncan Hunter

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the EPA’s Smartway program with OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Joe Rajkovacz. Air date: Oct. 20, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz
Make Bambi Stop – Reed Black reports on an effort to create a deer fence along an interstate in Nebraska. Air date: Oct. 19, 2011. White tailed deer

Green Trucker – Terry Scruton reports on OOIDA member, trucker and environmentalist Scott Grenerth, who told Congress the EPA’s proposed fuel economy standards are a joke. Air date: Oct. 18, 2011.

Scott Grenerth
Scott Grenerth

Tax Projections – Mark Reddig will talk with Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service about calculating what your taxes will be in the future, and how it can help your business. Air date: Oct. 17, 2011.

Shasta May
Shasta May

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news. Air date: Oct. 14, 2011.

Roses and Razzberries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Oct. 13, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Ready to do Good – Reed Black reports on preparations for a number of trucking industry programs intended to do good work – or to honor it. Included are 18 Wheels of Xmas, St. Christopher Fund wristband sales, Back on the Road nominations, Highway Hero nominations and the Truckers for Troops Telethon. Air date: Oct. 12, 2011.

Truckers for Troops

View from the Hill – Terry Scruton has a conversation with former FMCSA Administrator John Hill. Air date: Oct. 11, 2011.

John Hill
John Hill

Tolls and MoreLand Line Magazine Associate Editor David Tanner interview U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson about toll, interstates, highway finance and more. Air date: Oct. 10, 2011.

Glenn Thompson
Glen Thompson

The Politics of Punting – Terry Scruton discusses how politicians a continually moving tough decisions further down the road. Air date: Oct. 7, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the recent meeting of CVSA – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, which writes the out-of-service criteria – with OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Joe Rajkovacz and the association’s General Vice President, Woody Chambers. Air date: Oct. 6, 2011.

Woody Chambers
Woody Chambers

Blast from the Past – or the Future? – Reed Black talks with the CEO of a company that hopes to make engines for cars and trucks that run on a steam turbine heated by lasers and powered by thorium. Air date: Oct. 5, 2001.

Steam engine

Tolls and MoreLand Line Magazine Associate Editor David Tanner interviews U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson about toll, interstates, highway finance and more. Air date: Oct. 4, 2011.

Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Oct. 3, 2011.

TransCore
September 2011

Smuggle Truck – Charlie Morasch offers a few thoughts about a new smartphone game and the way it cheapens a serious problem. Air date: Sept. 30, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers – including the regular meeting of the CVSA, under way right now – with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA. Air date: Sept. 29, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Shine Up Those Badges, Folks … – Reed Black talks with Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino and Iowa Motor Truck Association President about the possibility of putting 106 DOT motor vehicle inspectors into state patrol uniforms and cars. Air date: Sept. 28, 2011.

Paul Trombino
Paul Trombino

Avoiding ID Theft – Mark Reddig discusses why truckers are particularly at risk for identity theft with Stephen C. Mueller of One Beacon, which offers ID theft protection services through OOIDA. Air date: Sept. 27, 2011.

Stephen C. Mueller
Stephen C. Mueller

Minnesota Fatigue Lawsuit – Mark Reddig has a second conversation about the court case over Minnesota’s fatigue enforcement program with OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston, this time over money the state may have to pay in the lawsuit. Air date: Sept. 26, 2011.

Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Sept. 23, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Minnesota Final Ruling – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston about the final court ruling in the association’s case against the state’s fatigue enforcement program. Air date: Sept. 22, 2011.

Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Sept. 20, 2011.

Fuel pump

Legislative Watch – Reed Black talks with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble about the OOIDA Legislative Watch page online. Air date: Sept. 20, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Potpourri - Mark Reddig will talk with Shasta May of MBA Tax Resolution Service. Air date: Sept. 19, 2011.

Mark Reddig
Mark Reddig

The Border Zone – Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Charlie Morasch shares his thoughts on the issues truckers are facing at the Mexico border. Air date: Sept. 16, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup - Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Sept. 15, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Sept. 14, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Harvey Brodsky – Terry Scruton talks with Harvey Brodsky of the Retread Tire Association. Air date: Sept. 13, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scuton

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Sept. 12, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

White Knuckles – David Tanner discusses the relationship between mainstream media, public perception and trucking. Air date: Sept. 9, 2011.

David Tanner
David Tanner

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: Sept. 7, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Sept. 6, 2011.

TransCore

Is It Racist? – Sandi Soendker examines a charge that's being used more and more to silence critics of the planned cross-border trucking program with Mexico. Air date: Sept. 2, 2011.

Sandi Soendker
Sandi Soendker

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers – including the recent court decision involving EOBRs – with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Sept. 1, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones
August 2011

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Aug. 31, 2011.

Fuel pump

SmartPort – Terry Scruton updates us on a plan that would create an “inland port” in the Kansas City area. Air date: Aug. 30, 2011.

 

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Aug. 29, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Twisting the Truth – Terry Scruton responds to a newspaper column that regularly bashes truckers. Air date: Aug. 26, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Aug. 25, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Aug. 24, 2011.

Fuel pump

The Spine Guy – Terry Scruton talks with Dr. Richard Kaul of New Jersey Spine and Rehabilitation about the particular back problems truckers suffer. Air date: Aug. 23, 2011.

Spine

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Aug. 22, 2011.

TransCore

The Border Zone – Charlie Morasch talks about the border with Mexico and the problems truckers face there. Air date: Aug. 19, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Aug. 18, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Aug. 17, 2011.

Fuel pump

GATS Preview – Mark Reddig will bring us a preview of the upcoming Great American Trucking Show, taking place later this month in Dallas, TX. Air date: Aug. 16, 2011.

GATS Logo

Regional Run – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Tom Crowley about an Hours of Service exception designed to make life a little more livable for regional truckers. Air date: Aug. 15, 2011.

Tom Crowley
Tom Crowley

Is There a Doctor in the … um, Truck? – Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts about health, truckers and how one doctor sees the situation. Air date: Aug. 12, 2011.

stethoscope

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Aug. 11, 2011.

fuel pump
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis. Air date: Aug. 10, 2011.

fuel pump

Your Money – Terry Scruton gets some basic, sound, common-sense financial advice from Steve Freidell, a financial services expert. Air date: Aug. 9, 2011.

Steve Freidell
Steve Freidell

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Aug. 8, 2011.

Trans Core

The Old Taxi Scam – Sandi Soendker talks about an old-time con that shows commercial driver fraud happens in other industries. Air date: Aug. 5, 2011.

Sandi Soendker
Sandi Soendker

5-Year Plan – Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz and Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones about the associations comments regarding the FMCSA’s long-term plan. Air date: Aug. 4, 2011.

Jack Schenendorf
Joe Rajkovacz

Toll Everything! – Reed Black talks with Jack Schenendorf, former vice chair of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Review Study Commission, on his proposal to put tolls of some kind on all highways. Air date: Aug. 3, 2011.

Jack Schenendorf
Jack Schenendorf

A Hint of Things to Come – Mark Reddig brings us comments from U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan of Tennessee, chairman of the House Highways Subcommittee, regarding motor carrier safety issues likely to crop up in the next highway bill. Air date: Aug. 2, 2011.

Rep. Jimmy Duncan
Rep. Jimmy Duncan

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton gets an early peek inside the cover of the upcoming August issue of Land Line Magazine from the publication's staff. Air date: Aug. 1, 2011.

Land Line Magazine
July 2011

The Agency Speaks – Jami Jones will have a discussion with officials from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Air date: July 29, 2011.

DOT Logo

State Update – Reed Black talks tolls and a bill in Michigan aimed at ditching certain “bad driver” fees with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. Air date: July 28, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Leave the Diesel Alone – David Bradley of the Canada Trucking Alliance talks with Reed Black about why he doesn't like the biofuel mandate that takes effect soon in 5 provinces. Air date: July 27, 2011.


The Safe Way – Terry Scruton reports on a congressional hearing into motor carrier safety – which included, among the witnesses, OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz. Air date: July 26, 2011.

Trans Core
Joe Rajkovacz

Market Update – Reed Black brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: July 25, 2011.

Trans Core

It’s Called ‘Renegotiation’ – Jami Jones pokes some holes in arguments that the U.S. must engage in cross-border trucking. Air date: July 22, 2011.

Jami Jones

Jami Jones

Regulatory Roundup – Mark Reddig will discuss the delay in Form 2290/Heavy Vehicle Use Tax filing this year, and how it could affect you, with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: July 21, 2011.

Jami Jones

Jami Jones

Cab Crashworthiness – Reed Black talks with OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer about the lack of crashworthiness standards for tractor-trailers. Air date: July 20, 2011.

Todd Spencer

Todd Spencer

Legal Advice – Terry Scruton gets some information from Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. Air date: July 19, 2011.

Jeff McConnell and James Mennella

Jeff McConnell and James Mennella

Too Much Regulation – Mark Reddig talks with U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa about the congressman’s quest to cut back on regulation he says is stifling job growth. Air date: July 18, 2011.

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa

Insurance Interchange – Terry Scruton gets some advice from our own in-house truck insurance expert, Ed Briley. Air date: July 15, 2011.

Ed Briley
Ed Briley

Regulatory Roundup – Mark Reddig will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: July 14, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Don’t Touch That Phone! – The executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association says the group is urging states to “go slow” on banning cell phone use while driving. Reed Black will tell us why. Air date: July 13, 2011.

cell phones

The House and Highways – Mark Reddig brings us highlights of the new House plan for a highway bill, and reaction to it, including statements by Rep. John Mica of Florida. Air date: July 12, 2011.

Rep. John Mica
Rep. John Mica

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: July 11, 2011.

Transcore

CARB ‘Explains’ – Charlie Morasch offers a few thoughts about the California agency’s recent education efforts. Air date: July 8, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: July 7, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers up his regular update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: July 6, 2011.

Fuel pump

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton will get a preview of the upcoming July issue of Land Line Magazine from the publication’s staff. Air date: July 5, 2011.

July 2011 Magazine Issue

Speculating on Speculators – Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts about the folks who artificially drive up the price of oil. Air date: July 1, 2011.

Terry Scruton

Terry Scruton

June 2011

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: June 30, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Saying Thanks – Reed Black reports on a couple who say a trucker’s actions saved them from dying in the Joplin, MO, tornado. Air date: June 28, 2011.

Tornado

State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: June 28, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

It’s the Small Things – Mark Reddig talks with Tom Crowley of OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department about logging very small periods of time. Air date: June 27, 2011.

Tom Crowley
Tom Crowley

Don’t Get DeadLand Line Magazine Managing Editor Sandi Soendker takes a look at some of the good – and not so good – slogans intended to make us safer. Air date: June 24, 2011.

Sandi Soendker
Sandi Soendker

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: June 23, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Cold Case – A Tampa, FL, police detective talks about solving the several-years-old murder of a trucker – a case that bears a striking resemblance to the Jason Rivenburg murder. Reed Black reports. Air date: June 22, 2011.


Hours of Service – Members of Congress took a long hard look at the effect of the proposed Hours of Service on small business truckers – and did not like what they saw. Terry Scruton will have highlights. Air date: June 21, 2011.

Capitol

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: June 20, 2011.

TransCore

Outpouring of Support – Charlie Morasch offers some advice – and warnings – about attempts to help victims of a disaster. Air date: June 17, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: June 16, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Air Freight, Old School – Reed Black talks with a man who says cargo can be moved by airships. Air date: June 15, 2011.

Zepplin

State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: June 14, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Operation LifeSaver – An organization dedicated to reducing truck-train collisions has a new online training tool that some truckers have tested – and liked. Air date: June 13, 2011.

Operation LifeSaver

Your Credit Score – Do you really need your credit score? We’ll get some answers from Margo Fries of OOIDA’s Equipment Finance Department. Air date: June 10, 2011.

Margo Fries
Margo Fries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss OOIDA’s comments on four recent studies submitted by FMCSA in relation to the new Hours of Service with OOIDA’s regulatory experts. Air date: June 9, 2011.

OOIDA

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton brings us his regular weekly update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: June 8, 2011.

Fuel Pump

SuperRigs – Terry Scruton talks about this year’s big event with Land Line Magazine’s Jami Jones, one of the judges. Air date: June 7, 2011.

Trans Core
May 2011

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: May 31, 2011.

Trans Core

Lawmakers need some serious cover fire – Jami Jones goes over some background on the recent push to open the U.S. border to trucks based in Mexico. Air date: May 27, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: May 26, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Duel Fuel – Reed Black will talk with the president of a company promoting the idea about trucks that run on a combination of diesel and natural gas. He’ll also get some analysis from Land Line Magazine Senior Technical Editor Paul Abelson. Air date: May 25, 2011.

Tires
Paul Ableson

Retread Info – Terry Scruton gets some advice and information from Harvey Brodsky of the Retread Tire Association. Air date: May 24, 2011.

Tires

PSP – Mark Reddig will bring you some advice from OOIDA about the PSP– the Pre-Employment Screening Program – as well as the DataQ system to challenge incorrect information. Air date: May 23, 2011.

OOIDA

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss several pieces of legislation now before Congress that could change regulations with Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: May 20, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

The National Road – Reed Black talks with a historian about America’s first highway, the so-called National Road or Cumberland Road, which ran from Cumberland, MD, to Wheeling, WV. Air date: May 19, 2011.

Cumberland road marker

Safety Talk – Terry Scruton reports on what OOIDA’s Todd Spencer and others had to NTSB – the National Transportation Safety Board. Air date: May 18, 2011.

Todd Spencer
Todd Spencer

Border Crisis – What sense does it make to open the border to a nation in the middle of a drug war? Charlie Morasch of Land Line Magazine offers a few thoughts. Air date: May 13, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss several upcoming deadlines for truckers to comment on proposed regulations with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: May 12, 1011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Fueling Thoughts of Change – Reed Black talks with a scientist from the Argonne National Laboratories about an experiment to replace diesel in big trucks with gasoline. Air date: May 11, 2011.

Argonne

Congress is Action – Terry Scruton brings us highlights of the latest trucking-related action by our representatives in Washington, DC. Air date: May 10, 2011.

Capitol

Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: May 9, 2011.

TransCore

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news. Air date: May 6, 2011.

Roses and Razzberries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: May 5, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Helping Hand – Reed Black talks with the owner of a small Ohio trucking company who’s trying to send a truckload of relief supplies to tornado victims in the South. Air date: May 4, 2011.


State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble – including an effort to prevent liability shifting by shippers. Air date: May 3, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton will talk about the May issue of Land Line Magazine with Senior Editor Jami Jones and Associate Editor Dave Tanner. Air date: May 2, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones
April 2011

The King and I – Terry Scruton discusses the latest front in the battle over truckers’ image – a story by Stephen King. Air date: April 29, 2011.

Stephen King
Stephen King

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss checking accuracy and errors in CSA reports with OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Joe Rajkovacz, Kip Hough of OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department and Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones. Air date: April 28, 2011.

Kip Hough
Kip Hough

CVSA – Mark Reddig concludes our coverage of the recent meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – the organization responsible for the out-of-service criteria – and the decisions made there. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA officials about the recent meeting: Woody Chambers, Joe Rajkovacz and Doug Morris. Air date: April 27, 2011.

Woody Chambers
Woody Chambers

CVSA – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – the organization responsible for the out-of-service criteria – recently met, deciding issues with a direct impact on truckers’ lives. Mark Reddig continues his discussion with Doug Morris, Woody Chambers and Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA about the recent meeting. Air date: April 26, 2011.

Doug Morris
Doug Morris

CVSA – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – the organization responsible for the out-of-service criteria – recently met, deciding issues with a direct impact on truckers’ lives. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA officials (Woody Chambers, Joe Rajkovacz and Doug Morris) about the recent meeting. Air date: April 25, 2011.

Woody Chanbers
Woody Chanbers

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news. Air date: April 22, 2011.

Roses and Razzberries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: April 21, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Our Heroes – Reed Black brings us the stories of two families who developed a personal friendship with the truckers who saved their family members – both of whom were honored by the Goodyear Highway Hero program. Air date: April 20, 2011.

Joe and Dawn Wooden
Joe and Dawn Wooden

Taking On the Ticket Writers – Terry Scruton tells us the story of Becky Caldwell, a trucker who decided to fight the ever-increasing number of picky tickets and non-violation violations – and who won her fight. Air date: April 19, 2011.

Becky Caldwell
Becky Caldwell

More from MATS – Reed Black brings us additional coverage, important announcements and interesting stories from the Mid America Trucking Show, recently held in Louisville, KY. Air date: April 15, 2011.

MATS Logo

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: April 14, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

More from MATS – Mark Reddig brings us additional coverage important announcements and interesting stories from the Mid America Trucking Show, recently held in Louisville, KY. Air date: April 13, 2011.

MATS Logo

The Sound of a Smooth Ride – Reed Black talks about his experience trying out Boze’s new seat technology – was it a truly smooth ride? Tune in and find out. Air date: April 12, 2011.

Reed Black
Reed Black

Market Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: April 11, 2011.

TransCore

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news. Air date: April 8, 2011.

Roses and Razzberries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA. Air date: April 7, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton updates us on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: April 6, 2011.

Fuel Pump

State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: April 5, 2011.

Jeff McConnell & James Mennella

Market Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore.

Air date: April 4, 2011

Mid America Trucking Show – Mark Reddig and the Land Line Now crew bring us the latest news from the floor of the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Air date: April 1, 2011


March 2011

Mid America Trucking Show – Mark Reddig and the Land Line Now crew bring us the latest from the floor of the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Air Date: March 31, 2011.


Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oi, including a break down by region and analysis. Air Date: March 30, 2011.


Road Law – Terry Scruton gets some legal advice – and discusses preventable accidents – with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella. Air date: March 29, 2011.

Jeff McConnell & James Mennella
Jeff McConnell & James Mennella

MATS Preview – Mark Reddig and Reed Black give us a final look ahead at the upcoming Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, just scant days before the big event begins. Air date: March 28, 2011.

MATS logo

The All-Important Rate Confirmation – Mark Reddig discusses why it’s important with LaDonna Dempton of the collection unit in OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department. Air date: March 25, 2011.

LaDonna Dempton
LaDonna Dempton

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: March 24, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Winning Isn’t Everything – Reed Black talks with a North Carolina State University researcher who claims there's a link between the winning side at sports events and the number of fatal wrecks after the game. Air date: March 22, 2011.


Regulation Room – Terry Scruton talks with officials from Cornell about a new effort to make it easier to comment on proposed regulations. Air date: March 22, 2011.


Fighting for Truckers’ Safety –Sarah Van Wasshnova, the wife of a trucker who died because of a lack of driver protection devices in his cab, is on a crusade to change the conditions that led to that tragedy. Mark Reddig will talk with Sarah and Laura O’Neill of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office, about their day meeting with congressional officials about that cause. Air date: March 21, 2011.

Sarah Van Wasshnova
Sara Van Wasshnova

The Writing on the Wall – Dale Watkins of OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department discusses the rules for marking on tractor-trailers.

Dale Watkins
Dale Watkins

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz and Kip Hough of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: March 17, 2011.

Kip Hough
Kip Hough

Concerns Sent to your Address? – Reed Black reports that CSA warning letters are going out to trucking companies under the new carrier safety program – and what to do if you get one. Air date: March 16, 2011.

DOT

Capitol Roundup – Terry Scruton reports on several discussions in our nation’s capitol involving trucking and transportation issues. Air date: March 15, 2011.

Capitol

Market Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: March 14, 2011.

TransCore

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news. March 11, 2011.

Roses an Razzberries

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: March 10, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Fighting a Problem – Reed Black talks with Women in Trucking President – and OOIDA member – Ellen Voie about the new model anti-harassment policy her group has developed with J.J. Keller. Air date: March 9, 2011.

Ellen Voie
Ellen Voie

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton gets a preview of what you can find in the upcoming March/April issue of Land Line Magazine from members of the publication’s staff. Air date: March 8, 2011.

Land Line Magazine

Market Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of Don Thornton of TransCore. Air Date: March 7, 2011.

TransCore

Product Placement – Charlie Morasch offers an example of where an advertising principal has made its way into a federal regulatory issue. Air date: March 4, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will talk with Rajkovacz of OOIDA and other association experts about two reports by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency about ways to save fuel. Air date: March 3, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers his regular weekly update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: March 2, 2011.

Fuel Pump

MATS Preview – Terry Scruton brings us a preview of the upcoming Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Air date: March 1, 2011.

MATS Logo
February 2011

Cashless Tollways – Mark Reddig reports on a growing trend toward electronic, license plate and other forms of toll collection that don’t involve cash as an option. Air date: Feb. 28, 2011.

Dulles GreenWay

Tiresome Treatment – OOIDA’s Norita Taylor talks about how the mainstream media reported on the court decision in Minnesota. Air date: Feb. 25, 2011.

Norita Taylor
Norita Taylor

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers – including a new report on detention time by the Government Accountability Office – with OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Joe Rajkovacz. Air date: Feb. 24, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton brings us his regular update on diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: Feb. 23, 2011.

Fuel Pump

Market Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Feb. 22, 2011.

TransCore

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Feb. 18, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

The Administrator Speaks – Terry Scruton discusses the Hours of Service listening session today, plus other important issues, with FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro. Air date: Feb. 17, 2011.

Anne Ferro
Anne Ferro

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton will have his regular update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: Feb. 16, 2011.

Fuel Pump

A Truckin’ Video – Terry Scruton catches up with country singer, former trucker and OOIDA member Leland Martin about his recent video shoot, which included some other OOIDA members. Air date: Feb. 15, 2011.

Leland Martin
Leland Martin

Market Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Feb. 14, 2011.

TransCore

Take it down at notch – Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts about the temperature of political discourse these days. Air date: Feb. 11, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

EOBRs – Terry Scruton will discuss the proposed rule requiring electronic onboard recorders in all trucks with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA. Air date: Feb. 10, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Packing Day – Reed Black tells us about the first packing day for the OOIDA Truckers for Troops care packages. Air date: Feb. 9, 2011.

Sherry Murry

State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: Feb. 8, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Economic Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Feb. 7, 2011.

Trans Core

A Decision in Minnesota – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston about the recent court ruling in the association's case against the state of Minnesota's fatigue enforcement program. Air date: Feb. 4, 2011.

Jim Johnston

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Feb. 3, 2011.

Land Line Magazine

Distracted? – Is distracted driving dangerous? It is, but according to a researcher from DriveCam, it's not the most dangerous problem behind the wheel. Reed Black will have a report. Air date: Feb. 2, 2011.

Land Line Magazine

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton gets a look inside the cover of the February issue from the Land Line Magazine staff. Air date: Feb. 1, 2011.

Land Line Magazine
January 2011

Economic Update – Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the trucking economy courtesy of the folks at TransCore. Air date: Jan. 31, 2011.

Trans Core

White Papers – Charlie Morasch offers a few thoughts about a new document that lists quite a few fallacies about truckers and fatigue. Air date: Jan. 27, 2011.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz and Kip Hough of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Jan. 27, 2011.

Kip Hough
Kip Hough

Insurance Interchange – Terry Scruton gets some advice from our own in-house truck insurance expert, Ed Briley. Air date: Jan. 24, 2011.

Ed Briley
Ed Briley

The 10-Year Solution – Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts about the decade-long fight to arrive at an Hours of Service regulation everyone can agree on. Air date: Jan. 21, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss making comments to the FMCSA and other agencies regarding regulatory issues with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Jan. 20, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers up his weekly look at the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, with a regional breakdown and analysis. Air date: Jan.19, 2011.

Fuel Pump

State Update – Reed Black talks with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble about a New York bill that would mandate snow-free cars and trucks. Air date: Jan. 28, 2011.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Insurance Interchange – Several huge tow bills have been in the news lately. So it’s logical to ask – are you covered? Terry Scruton will get some advice from our own in-house insurance expert, Ed Briley. Air date: Jan. 17, 2011.

Ed Briley
Ed Briley

A bad deal – OOIDA’s Norita Taylor talks about lease purchase deals – and why they’re not such a good deal most of the time. Air date: Jan. 14, 2011.


Norita Taylor

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Jan. 13, 2011.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Higher Prices in the Future – Reed Black talks with the former president of Shell Oil, who explains why he thinks diesel will go to $5 a gallon – or higher. Air date: Jan. 12, 2011.

Fuel Pump

St. Chris Update – Terry Scruton reviews the past year’s successes and challenges at the St. Christopher Fund with Dr. John McElligott. Air date: Jan. 11, 2011.

Dr. John McElligott
Dr. John McElligott

Aftermarket Parts – Mark Reddig will talk with Chuck Johnston and George Odom about aftermarket parts, when and why a name brand isn’t needed, and how shops can upsell you unnecessarily. Air date: Jan. 10, 2011.

Chuck Johnston
Chuck Johnston

Media Madness – Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts about political cartoons that just aren’t funny. Air date: Jan., 7, 2011.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers – including the Hours of Service – with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Jan. 6, 2011.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Truckers’ Hero – Remember back in December, when a Nebraska farmer helped out some truckers? Wednesday, Reed Black will talk with the farmer and his wife about their efforts. Air date: Jan. 5, 2011.

snowy highway

Trucker Buddy of the Month – Terry Scruton tells us about the latest trucker honored by the school pen-pal program. Air date: Jan. 4, 2011.

Trucker Buddy Logo

Insurance Interchange – Terry Scruton gets some advice from our own in-house truck insurance expert, Ed Briley. Air date: Jan. 3, 2011.

Ed Briley
Ed Briley