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December 2008

CARB Diesel Plan – Terry Scruton brings us details of the California Air Resources Board’s recently approved Diesel Emissions Reduction Regulations. Air date: Dec. 31, 2008.asdf

CARB

OOIDA in DC – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Rod Nofziger about the mission, goals and everyday activities of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office. Air date: Dec. 30, 2008.

Rod Nofziger
Rod Nofziger

OOIDA in DC – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Rod Nofziger about the mission, goals and everyday activities of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office. Air date: Dec. 29, 2008.

Rod Nofziger
Rod Nofziger

Semi for a Sleigh – The story of a truckers Christmas book for children. Air date: Dec. 25, 2008

Christmas Wreath

Wreaths Across America – Reed Black reports on truckers’ part in an effort to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers. Air date: Dec. 24, 2008.

Christmas Wreath

OOIDA Board Candidates – As voting among members continues, we bring you an encore presentation of interviews with candidates for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Today we’ll hear from Gary Carr, Louis Esposito and DuWayne Marshall. Air date: Dec. 23, 2008.

DuWayne Marshall
DuWayne Marshall

Gary Carr
Gary Carr

Louis Esposito
Louis Esposito

OOIDA Board Candidates – As voting among members continues, we bring you an encore presentation of interviews with candidates for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Today we’ll hear from Dale Wiederholt, Henry Albert and John “Jack” McComb. Air date: Dec. 22, 2008.

John McComb
John McComb

Dale Wederholt
Dale Wederholt

Henry Albert
Henry Albert

Sleepy docs get grumpy – Terry Scruton says truckers don’t need an hours of service rule nearly as much as some doctors do. He offers a few thoughts on the topic on today’s show. Air date: Dec. 19, 2008.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Financial Advice – Jamie Boydston and Craig LaMaster, financial advisors from Mass Financial Group, offer advice on how to handle your money during these tough economic times.

Financial Advice

Speaking Out on Speed Limiters – Reed Black talks with Gilles Bisson, a member of the Ontario Parliament who spoke out against the province’s speed limiter law. Air date: Dec. 17, 2008.

Gilles Bisson
Gilles Bisson

Army Memories - Terry Scruton brings us an interview with OOIDA member Don Turkelson, who recalls his 28 years’ experience as a chaplain for the U.S. Army. Air date: Dec. 16, 2008.

Don Turkelson
Don Turkelson

Fighting for Truckers at our Nation’s Ports – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz and with Paul Yurkovac about efforts by OOIDA and the OOCVA – the Owner-Operators Coalition of Virginia – to fight for truckers’ rights at the Port of Hampton Roads.  Air date: Dec. 15, 2008.

Paul Yurkovac
Paul Yurkovac

Truckers for Troops Land Line Now continues the annual OOIDA telethon to benefit our troops. Truckers can join or renew for $25 - $20 off the regular price. From that, 10 percent will go to purchase care packages for the troops. OOIDA will match those funds. To join and take part, click here, or call 1-800-444-5791. Air date: Dec. 11, 2008.

Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Land Line Now continues the annual OOIDA telethon to benefit our troops. Truckers can join or renew for $25 - $20 off the regular price. From that, 10 percent will go to purchase care packages for the troops. OOIDA will match those funds. To join and take part, click here, or call 1-800-444-5791. Air date: Dec. 11, 2008.

Ryan Martin and Sarah Dunham

Ryan Martin and
Sarah Dunham

Truckers for Troops Land Line Now continues the annual OOIDA telethon to benefit our troops. Truckers can join or renew for $25 - $20 off the regular price. From that, 10 percent will go to purchase care packages for the troops. OOIDA will match those funds. To join and take part, click here, or call 1-800-444-5791. Air date: Dec. 9, 2008.

Truckers for Troops
Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Land Line Now continues the annual OOIDA telethon to benefit our troops. Truckers can join or renew for $25 - $20 off the regular price. From that, 10 percent will go to purchase care packages for the troops. OOIDA will match those funds. To join and take part, click here, or call 1-800-444-5791. Air date: Dec. 8, 2008.

Truckers for Troops
Truckers for Troops

Truckers for Troops Land Line Now opens the first day of OOIDA’s annual telethon to benefit our troops. Truckers can join or renew for $25 - $20 off the regular price. From that, 10 percent will go to purchase care packages for the troops. OOIDA will match those funds. Air date: Dec. 8, 2008.

Truckers for Troops
Truckers for Troops

Duck, Duck, Goose? – Reed Black brings us the story of a trucker with a very unusual tranveling companion. Air date: Dec. 5, 2008.

Keith Goble
Duck, Duck, Goose?

Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton discusses the upcoming December/January issue of Land Line Magazine with the writers and editors. Air date: Dec. 4, 2008.

Keith Goble
Fuel Pump

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton updates us on the falling price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a breakdown of prices by region and analysis. Air date: Dec. 3, 2008.

Keith Goble
Fuel Pump

Bridge Safety – An interview with Peter Vanderzee, president and CEO of LifeSpan Technologies, about new methods to inspect the safety of bridges. Air date: Dec. 2, 2008.

Keith Goble
Peter Vanderzee

Remembering Betty – Reed Black talks with Diesel Dave Sweetman about Bette Garber, the highly respected truck photographer and journalist who recently passed away. Air date: Dec. 1, 2008.

Keith Goble
Bette Garber
November 2008

Presidential Transition – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Todd Spencer about his recent meeting with the Obama Transportation Transition Team. Air date: Nov. 26, 2008.

Keith Goble
Todd Spencer

APU grants – Terry Scruton talks with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation and Margo Fries, who head’s the association’s Equipment Finance Department, about new grant and loan programs available through OOIDA to purchase APUs and other idle-reduction devices. Air date: Nov. 25, 2008.

Keith Goble
Margo Fries

Truck-Only Lanes in Missouri – Mark Reddig talks with officials from the Missouri DOT – and OOIDA’s Tom Weakley – about the possibility of truck-only lanes along I-70 in the state. Air date: Nov. 24, 2008.

Keith Goble
Tom Weakley

A Pre-Buy? Maybe Not – Mark Reddig moderates a discussion of whether the current economic conditions could eliminate the possibility of a pre-buy before the 2010 model trucks arrive. Air date: Nov. 21, 2008.

Keith Goble
Truck Exhaust

OOIDA Board Election – We conclude our series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Wednesday, we’ll hear from candidates Louis Esposito and DuWayne Marshall. Air date: Nov. 20, 2008.

Keith Goble
Louis Esposito
Keith Goble
DuWayne Marshall

OOIDA Board Election – We continue our series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Wednesday, we’ll hear from candidate Gary Carr. Air date: Nov. 19, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Gary Carr

OOIDA Board Election – On Tuesday, we continue our weeklong series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Today, we’ll hear from candidate John "Jack" McComb. Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
John "Jack" McComb

OOIDA Board Election – On Monday, we begin a weeklong series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Monday, we’ll hear from candidates Henry Albert and Dale Wiederholt. Air date: Nov. 17, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Henry Albert
Paukl Yurkovac
Dale Wiederholt

Study of Mexican Trucks – Mark Reddig discusses a recent, independent evaluation of the Mexican Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation – including how the study has been misinterpreted in the media. Air date: Nov. 14, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Tom Weakley

Back on the Road, Country Style – Terry Scruton talks with country music singer Aaron Tippin about his participation in the Arrow Trucks Back on the Road program. Air date: Nov. 13, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Aaron Tippin

Vehicle Miles Traveled – Reed Black conducts a discussion on this new idea designed to collect tax money at the pump, raise funds for roads – and replace the fuel tax. Air date: Nov. 12, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Diesel Pump

Traffic Stop Gone Wrong – Terry Scruton tells the story of a trucker who saved the life of a police officer. Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
David Zorn

Insurance Advice – Terry Scruton finds out about insuring special equipment from OOIDA’s Ed Briley. Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Tanker Truck

Round the Roundabout – Reed Black reports on the increased use of roundabouts on U.S. roads – some of which present real problems for large trucks. Air date: Nov. 7, 2008. (photo by Andrew Bossi, used with permission)

Paukl Yurkovac
Roundabout

State Update – Reed Black discusses the several transportation ballot questions in California with Land Line Magazine legislative editor Keith Goble. Air date: Nov. 6, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Keith Goble

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton brings us detailed information on today’s diesel fuel and crude oil prices. Air date: Nov. 5, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Fuel Pump

Land Line Magazine – Terry Scruton finds out what’s behind the cover of the November issue, which is soon headed to mailboxes nationwide. Air date: Nov. 4, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
November LandLine

Virginia Ports – Mark Reddig talks with Paul Yurkovac and Shawn Heard, two owner-operators who are part of a group fighting for the rights of truckers – with help from OOIDA – at the Port of Hampton Roads. Air date: Nov. 3, 2008.

Paukl Yurkovac
Paul Yurkovac
October 2008

The Electoral College – Mark Reddig talks with Rod Nofziger about one of the most misunderstood aspects of American democracy, and American elections. Air date: Oct. 31, 2008.

Don Anair
Rod Nofziger

The Trucker’s Helper Terry Scruton talks with John Ewing of the Trucker’s Helper about identity theft. Air date: Oct. 30, 2008.

Don Anair
John and Shiela Ewing

Science Fiction or Science Reality? – Reed Black tells us how a cutting-edge piece of technology – carbon nanotubes – could affect the future of trucking. Air date: Oct. 29, 2008.

Don Anair
Carbon Nanotubes

Backing CARB’s bet, Part II – Mark Reddig continues his discussion with Don Anair of the Union of Concerned Scientists about his organization’s support for CARB’s proposed truck regulations. Air date: Oct. 28, 2008.

Don Anair
Don Anair

Backing CARB’s bet – Mark Reddig talks with Don Anair of the Union of Concerned Scientists about his organization’s support for CARB’s proposed truck regulations. Air date: Oct. 27, 2008.

Don Anair
Don Anair

A Bit of the Bubbly – Reed Black talks about the efforts of trucker Rachele Champagne to raise awareness of – and money for – breast cancer research through the Convoy for the Cure. Air date: Oct. 24, 2008.


Convoy For The Cure

New York Snow – Reed Black talks with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble about a New York bill dealing with snow and ice on vehicles, sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Spano of Yonkers. Air date: Oct. 23, 2008.

Mike Spano NY Assempbly
Mike Spano

NJ toll increases? – Reed Black talks with New Jersey Senator Phil Haines who blasts plans that would more than double toll on state’s toll roads. Air date: Oct. 22, 2008.

Senator Phil Haines
Senator Phil Haines

Compliance Advice – Terry Scruton will get some advice regarding compliance reviews from Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. Air date: Oct. 21, 2008.

RoadLaw
Jeff McConnell & James Mennalla

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones give a thumbs up – or another finger generally pointed upward – to people in the news. Air date: Oct. 20, 2008.

roses and razzberries

Politics, Transportation and the State of the Economy – Mark Reddig discusses where things stand with Rod Nofziger and Mike Joyce of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, staff. Air date: Oct. 17, 2008.

Michael Joyce
Michael Joyce

Helping truckers in need – Terry Scruton talks with Dr. John McElligott of the PDMD Clinics about the St. Christopher Fund. Air date: Oct. 16, 2008.

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Dr. John McElligott

Magical magnetic stoplights – Reed Black tells us about a magnetically sensored stoplight system that can extend the green light as needed. Air date: Oct. 15, 2008.

traffic light

TWIC – Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA’s Rick Craig and Joe Rajkovacz about what it’s like to get a Transportation Workers Identification Credential. Air date: Oct. 14, 2008.

Rick Craig
Rick Craig

California Ports – Mark Reddig discusses recent developments at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as other California port, with Land Line Magazine staff writer Charlie Morasch. Air date: Oct. 13, 2008.

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Semi-Supper Club – Mark Reddig talks with a trucker about his favorite road food joint – a chicken dinner restaurant in Texas that knows what home-style really means. Air date: Oct. 10, 2008.

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Land Line Magazine – Terry Scruton gets a preview of the October 2008 issue – in the mail now – from the magazine staff. Air date: Oct. 9, 2008.

October

Collision Avoidance – Reed Black reports on an effort in Colorado to prevent collisions between deer or elk and vehicles on the state’s highways. Air date: Oct. 8, 2008.

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Sales Tax for Police – Reed Black will discuss an effort in Nevada – promoted by Sen. Mike McGinness, R-Fallon – to increase a sales tax to pay for additional officers in Las Vegas. Air date: Oct. 7, 2008.

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Mike McGinness

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones give a thumbs up – or another finger generally pointed upward – to people in the news. Air date: Oct. 6, 2008.

roses and razzberries

Travels with Terry – Terry Scruton talks about a passage in a decades-old John Steinbeck book about seeing America with his dog. In the book, the author gives a description of truckers that has a lot of relevance to today’s drivers. Air date: Oct. 2, 2008.

poodle

State update – Reed Black discusses efforts to prevent fuel price gouging in Michigan, as well as other state issues, with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. Air date: Oct. 2, 2008.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Convoy for a Cause - Reed Black reports on big turnout at the Washington state leg of World’s Largest Truck Convoy, a benefit for the Special Olympics. Air date: Oct. 1, 2008.

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September 2008

Congress figures out diesel prices are high – … And they want to know why. Terry Scruton brings us highlights, including statements by U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman. Air date: Sept. 30, 2008.

Jeff Bingaman
Jeff Bingaman

CVSA – Mark Reddig discusses the latest meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance with three of the OOIDA officials who attended – Rick Craig, Tom Weakley and Joe Rajkovacz. The discussion includes sharing safety information with Canada and a system that could put some bad motor carriers out of business. Air date: Sept. 29, 2008.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

CVSA – Mark Reddig talks with Rick Craig, Joe Rajkovacz, Tom Weakley and Woody Chambers of OOIDA about trucking security, proposed mechanical requirements, possible new safety regulations and security matters. All were topics at the recent meeting of the CVSA, which sets the Out-of-Service criteria. Air date: Sept. 26, 2008.

Rick Craig
Rick Craig

TWIC – Terry Scruton tells us what Congress thinks of the Transportation Workers Identification Credential – or TWIC – including statements by Rep. Loretta Sanchez of California. Air date: Sept. 25, 2008.

Loretta Sanchez
Loretta Sanchez

Seat Belt Cameras - In one Oregon county, the police are using cameras on top of overpasses to look for people, especially truckers, who don’t have their seat belts on. Reed Black will tell us about the plan. Air date: Sept. 24, 2008.

seat belt

Investigation of Speculation – Terry Scruton brings us highlights of a Senate hearing looking into the role of speculation in recent high oil prices, including statements by Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota. Air date: Sept. 23, 2008.

Byron Dorgan
Byron Dorgan

A Hero of I-80 – Mark Reddig discusses the defeat of tolling on I-80 in Pennsylvania – and other issues – with U.S. Rep. John Peterson, a leader in the movement to defeat the plan. Air date: Sept. 22, 2008.

John Peterson
John Peterson

Things are not as they seem – Terry Scruton discusses an experts advice – printed in a national magazine – that the expert says he never gave. Air date: Sept. 18, 2008.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton

Diabetes advice – Terry Scruton talks with dietitian and diabetes expert Debbie Latham, who shares some of her knowledge of how to handle – or avoid – the illness. Air date: Sept. 18, 2008.

Debbie Latham
Debbie Latham

Cops with tiny cameras – Reed Black will report on a new camcorder used by some law-enforcement officers that’s small enough to clip on a pocket. Air date: Sept. 17, 2008.

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Oil Speculation – Terry Scruton investigates the role that speculation has played in the recent oil price crisis. Air date: Sept. 16, 3008.

oil well

Canada Wrap-up – Mark Reddig discusses the end of a congestion pricing study and a plan to lower diesel taxes in Canada with Land Line Magazine’s David Tanner. Air date: Sept. 15, 2008.

canada carbon tax

Time to step up and voteLand Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones offers some thoughts about the upcoming election. Air date: Sept. 12, 2008.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Tire Advice – Terry Scruton gets some advice on tires and trucking from Kevin Rohlwing of the Tire Industry Association. Air date: Sept. 11, 2008.

Kevin Rohlwing
Kevin Rohlwing

Out of Money – The Federal Highway Trust Fund is nearly broke – and U.S. Rep. James Oberstar of Minnesota says he has a solution. Reed Black will report. Air date: Sept. 10, 2008.

James Oberstar
James Oberstar

CHP summit – Terry Scruton discusses a recent summit meeting held by the California Highway Patrol with OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz. Air date: Sept. 9, 2008.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Learn to be an owner-operator – OOIDA is offering a class for truckers who want to strike out on their own. Mark Reddig discusses what’s in the course with OOIDA’s Tom Weakley. Air date: Sept. 8, 2008.

Tom Weakley
Tom Weakley

Are you tired?Land Line Magazine’s Charlie Morasch discusses possible conflicts of interest among those who promote the idea of driver fatigue. Air date: Sept. 5, 2008.

Charlie Morasch
Charlie Morasch

Doc, it hurts when I do this … – Terry Scruton will discuss pain management with Dr. John McElligott of the PDMD clinics. Air date: Sept. 4, 2008.

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Dr. John McElligott

Emissions – Reed Black talks with a New Jersey General Assembly member about fines truckers could face in the state for emissions violations. Air date: Sept. 3, 2008.

truck exhaust

CDL Permits – Terry Scruton discusses OOIDA’s comments on CDL learners’ permits with regulatory affairs specialist Joe Rajkovacz. Air date: Sept. 2, 2008.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz
August 2008

Soup to NutsLand Line Magazine Managing Editor Sandi Soendker discusses how economic problems feed directly into truckers’ lives. Air date: Aug. 29, 2008.

bread and butter

Found alongside the road – Terry Scruton and Diesel Dave Sweetman will discuss how objects along the road are a sign of how folks are letting maintenence go by the wayside because of high expenses in fuel and other areas. Air date: Aug. 28, 2008.

Dave Sweetman
Dave Sweetman

Diesel update – Terry Scruton will bring us an update on the price of fuel, a breakdown of prices by region, and analysis. Air date: Aug. 27, 2008.

fuel pump

Peterbilts and Prom – Terry Scruton tells us how a special gesture by a good Samaritan helps a trucker’s daughter go to prom. Air date: Aug. 25, 2008.

prom

Fitch Rating – A company that rates different sectors of the economy for investors says putting private money into toll roads is becoming less attractive. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded its recommendation on toll road investments from ‘Stable’ to ‘Negative.’ Air date: Aug 25, 2008

toll booth

Road Law – Terry Scruton will discuss legal issues in trucking with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. Air date: Aug 22, 2008.

RoadLaw
Jeff McConnell & James Mennalla

Diabetes care – Terry Scruton will discuss diet suggestions for diabetics on the road with Debbie Latham, a registered dietitian and CEO of diabetictrucker.com. Air date: Aug. 21, 2008.

Debbie Latham
Debbie Latham

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updates us on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. Air date: Aug. 20, 2008.

fuel pump

State Update – Reed Black will discuss state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: Aug. 19, 2008.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offer compliments – or criticism – of people in the news. Air date: Aug. 18, 2008.

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A soldier and a trucker – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA Life Member and member of our armed forces Paul Rutherford. Air date: Aug. 15, 2008.

Paul Rutherford
Paul Rutherford

Tire Advice – Terry Scruton gets some advice on tires and trucking from Kevin Rohlwing of the Tire Industry Association. Air date: Aug. 14, 2008.

Kevin Rohlwing
Kevin Rohlwing

Diesel update – Terry Scruton will update us on the price of diesel fuel, with a breakdown of prices by region, and some analysis. Air date: Aug. 13, 2008.

fuel pump

Feedback – OOIDA’s Mike Joyce talks about how sharing correspondence with Congress aides the legislative process. Air date: Aug. 12, 2008.

Michael Joyce
Michael Joyce

Terrorism and Transportation – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz about a conference in New York City regarding terrorism and transportation. Air date: Aug. 11, 2008.


Joe Rajkovacz

TRUCC Act myths – OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz discusses some of the misconceptions about the fuel surcharge pass-through bill. Air date: Aug. 8, 2008.


Joe Rajkovacz

Tire information – Terry Scruton will get some advice from Kevin Rohlwing of the Tire Industry Association. Air date: Aug. 7, 2008.

Diesel Price Update – Terry Scruton brings us a region-by-region breakdown, with analysis of what’s happening in the market. Air date: Aug. 6, 2008.

fuel pump

Magazine preview – Terry Scruton talks with the staff of Land Line Magazine about the new August/September issue. Air date: Aug. 5, 2008.

LandLine Mag

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offer high fives – or low blows – the people in the news. Air date: Aug. 4, 2008.

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Strike up the (lap) band – Terry Scruton discusses weight loss surgery, and how views about it have changed. Air date: Aug. 1, 2008.

Terry Scruton
Terry Scruton
July 2008

Highway Privatization – U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico led a hearing that looked into some implications of so-called public-private partnerships. Air date: July 31, 3008.

Jeff Bingaman
Jeff Bingaman

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton brings us the latest, with a breakdown by region and analysis. Air date: July 30, 2008.

fuel pump

CDL Medical Oversight Hearing – Rep. James Oberstar led a hearing in which U.S. House members grilled the FMCSA about trucking medical issues. Air date: July 29, 2008.

James Oberstar
James Oberstar

Switching computers – John Ewing of the Truckers Helper will offer some advice on how to make the switch … and keep your data intact. Air date: July 24, 2008.

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Parking time restrictions vs FMCSA 10 hour rest period – Terry Scruton will discuss rest area parking time restrictions at rest areas vs FMCSA 10 mandated rest period with Kip Hough of OOIDA’s Member Assistance Department. Air date: July 25, 2008.

Kip Hough
Kip Hough

Truckers and medical issues – Mark Reddig will talk with OOIDA’s Rick Craig and Tom Weakley about the controversial Government Accountability Office study into truckers medical condition. Air date: July 24, 2008.

Rick Craig
Rick Craig

Smile! You’re on Candid Camera – Every car now boarding some ferries in Washington state will be photographed as part of a new security system. Reed Black will report. Air date: July 23, 2008.

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Lap Band – Terry Scruton talks with a trucker who has undergone the weight loss surgery about his experience. Air date: July 22, 2008.

Lapband

Trucking and Security – Mark Reddig discusses recent developments in trucking security matters with Don L. Rondeau, senior security adviser to OOIDA. Air date: July 18, 2008.

Don Rondeau
Don Rondeau

The Good, the Bad and the Obvious Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones talks about the realities between truckers and brokers as part of our Friday Rants series. Air date: July 17, 2008.

Jami Jones
Jami Jones

Road Law – Terry Scruton will talk with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law about driving while your license is suspended. Air date: July 17, 2008.

RoadLaw
Jeff McConnell & James Mennalla

Contacting lawmakers – Reed Black talks with an OOIDA Life Member about his experience talking with members of Congress. Air date: July 16, 2008.

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LCV hearing – Terry Scruton brings us highlights of a congressional hearing on longer, heavier trucks that featured U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon . Air date: July 14, 2008.

Peter DeFazio
Peter DeFazio

Insurance Advice – Terry Scruton talks with OOIDA's Ed Briley for advice on and answers to common questions about truck insurance. Air date: July 14, 2008.

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The Future of Trucking – OOIDA officials discuss industry trends and possible directions with federal, state and local EPA and transportation officials. Air date: July 11, 2008.

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Road Law – Terry Scruton gets some legal advice for truckers from Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. Air date: July 10, 2008.

Jeff McConnell & James Mennella
Jeff McConnell & James Mennella

Diesel update – Terry Scruton will bring us an update on the price, with a breakdown by region and an analysis of why prices are headed the way they are. Air date: July 9, 2008.

fuel pump

Magazine preview – Terry Scruton talks with the Land Line Magazine staff about the upcoming July issue. Air date: July 8, 2008.

Land Line

Canada carbon tax – Reed Black will tell us about a plan in Canada to tax any business that emits carbon dioxide into the atmosphere – a plan that would include trucks. Air date: July 7, 2008.

canada carbon tax

It only takes oneLand Line Now Traffic Coordinator Sherry Murry shares some thoughts on truckers and how they help others. Air date: July 3, 2008.

Sherry Murry
Sherry Murry

Diabetes care – Terry Scruton will discuss blood sugar with Debbie Latham, a registered dietitian and CEO of diabetictrucker.com. Air date: July 02, 2008.

Debbie Latham
Debbie Latham

State Update – Reed Black will get an update on state legislation from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: July 1, 2008.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble
June 2008

Vegas Truck Show – Reed Black talks with Land Line Magazine Field Editor Suzanne Stempinski about the Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas. Air date: June 30, 2008.

Suzanne Stempinski
Suzanne Stempinski

Educating the government – Mark Reddig offers up some highlights of a meeting between Tom Weakley and other OOIDA officials, the EPA, state and local environmental and transportation officials, set up to educate the government about how trucking really works. Air date: June 27, 2008.

Tom Weakley
Tom Weakley

Road Law – Terry Scruton talks with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law about legal issues related to trucking. Air date: June 26, 2008.

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Jeff McConnell & James Mennella

What a drag – A researcher at Georgia Tech is trying to find a way to reduce the drag at the back end of trailers in an attempt to increase fuel mileage. Air date: June 25, 2008.

Georgia Tech Seal

Chance Rodgers Update – Truckers raised thousands of dollars for Chance, who’s fighting bone cancer; Terry Scruton will let us know how Chance, the grandson of OOIDA member Jim Rodgers, is doing. Air date: June 24, 2008.

Chance & Jim Rodgers
Chance & Jim Rodgers

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones tell us who’s been good, and who’s been bad, in the news. Air date: June 23, 2008.

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Remembering the old days – Trucker Jim Dobbas remembers what it was like to haul cattle over Donner Pass before the interstate system. Now, he’s preserving some of that history. Air date: June 20, 2008.

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Jim Dobbas

2290s – Terry Scruton will talk with OOIDA’s Scott O’Dell about the annual 2290 notices, which truckers should start receiving soon. Air date: June 18, 2008.

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Diesel update – Terry Scruton will offer an update on the price of diesel fuel, with a breakdown by region and analysis. Air date: June 18, 2008.

fuel pump

Prescription problems – Terry Scruton will talk with Dr. John McElligott of PDMD Clinic about how truck drivers can handle getting and filling prescriptions on the road. Air date: June 16, 2008.

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Dr. John McElligott

TomCats – Reed Black talks with officials who serve on the most effective anti-cargo-theft police force in the nation. Air date: June 16, 2008.

dry van

Speed Limiters – The debate in Ontario has reached a turning point – OOIDA’s Rick Craig, Tom Weakley and Laura O’Neill will provide some analysis on where things stand. Air date: June 13, 2008.

laura o'neill
Laura O'Neill

Diabetes Advice – Terry Scruton will talk diet, diabetes and life on the road with registered dietitian Debbie Latham. Air date: June 12, 2008.

Debbie Latham
Debbie Latham

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton will bring us the latest details regarding the price of diesel nationally and broken down by regions, including some analysis. Air date: June 11, 2008.

fuel pump

Market Manipulation – U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state led a hearing by the Senate Commerce Committee on whether market manipulation is responsible for the price of oil. Air date: June 10, 2008.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Mark Reddig offer some praise – and verbal punishment – to figures in the news.

roses & razzberries

Trucking security – Mark Reddig will talk with Don L. Rondeau, senior security adviser to OOIDA, about the new Trucking Security Program. Air date: June 6, 2008.

don Rondeau
Don L. Rondeau

Fuel thefts – Reed Black reports on a bizarre case of diesel siphoning as part of today’s FollowUp Report. Air date: June 5, 2008.

fuel

Surgery with potential – Terry Scruton will discuss bariatric surgery – including gastric bypass and lap banding – with Dr. John McElligott of PDMD Clinics. Air date: June 4, 2008.

john mcelligott
Dr. John McElligott

Land Line Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton will talk to members of the magazine staff about their upcoming June issue. Air date: June 3, 2008.

land line june

Trucking History – Mark Reddig talks to second- and third-generation truckers at the American Truck Historical Society’s annual antique truck show, including OOIDA Life Member Paul Rutherford. Air date: June 2, 2008.

trucker
May 2008

BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT: CARB changes – Joe Rajkovacz will discuss changes OOIDA has secured in a proposed drayage truck rule from the California Air Resources Board. Air date: May 30, 2008.

joe rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Run for the Wall – Reed Black reports on a group of bikers who make an annual pilgrimage to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. Air date: May 29, 2008.

motorcycles

SuperRigs – Terry Scruton will preview the Cadillac of truck shows – the annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs event, held this year at the Iowa 80 truck stop in Walcott, IA. Air date: May 28. 2008.

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Fighting for Truckers in the Courts – Terry Scruton will talk with OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston about the association’s efforts to represent truckers in the courts. Air date: May 27, 2008.


Jim Johnston

Paying for Highways in PA-Part 5 - Lawmakers, industry experts and others – including OOIDA’s Todd Spencer – debate the right way to get the state’s highways fixed. Air date: May 23, 2008.


Todd Spencer

Paying for Highways in PA-Part 4 – State Rep. David Argall is a man with a mission – to stop the diversion of highway money into mass transit. Air date: May 22, 2008.

David Argall
Rep. David Argall

Paying for Highways in PA-Part 3 – The efforts of one lawmaker – state Rep. Richard Geist – to garner money for a museum in his district are a classic example of how highway money gets diverted. Air date: May 21, 2008.

Rep. Richard Geist
Rep. Richard Geist

Paying for Highways in PA, Part 2 – Every year, roughly 10 percent of your highway money is used to pay for museums, bike and hike trails, beautification … anything but actual highways. OOIDA’s Mike Joyce helps explain how it works. Air date: May 20, 2008.

Michael Joyce
Michael Joyce

Paying for Highways in PA-Part 1Land Line Now offers an encore of our series of highway funding in the Keystone state, starting with a look at the overall issues involved and some of the key players, such as Gov. Ed Rendell. Air date: May 19, 2008.

Gov. Ed Rendell
Gov. Ed Rendell

GREENSburg – Charlie Morasch takes at look at the tornado-ravaged town of Greensburg one year after the tragedy. Air date: May 16, 2008.

Greensburg

Driver Training – Reed Black will talk with OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer about the proposed driver training rule. Air date: May 15, 2008.

Todd Spencer
Todd Spencer

Truckers’ health – Terry Scruton will talk with Dr. John McElligott of the PDMD Clinics about diet supplements. Air date: May 14, 2008.

Dr. John McElligott
Dr. John McElligott

It’s Your Business – OOIDA Communications Manager Donna Ryun will answer truckers questions about a variety of trucking topics. Air date: May 13, 2008.

Donna Ryun
Donna Ryun

Fuel Prices and Trucking – Members of the U.S. House Transportation Committee – including Rep. Peter DeFazio or Oregon – tackle fuel surcharge issues. Air date: May 12, 2008.

Peter DeFazio
Peter DeFazio

GREENSburg – Reed Black will offer an update on the town of Greensburg, KS, one year after a tornado wiped out the town – including their efforts to make the town a “green” community. Air date: May 9, 2008.

Greensburg, KS

State UpdateLand Line Magazine State Legislative Keith Goble will update us on bills in Alabama. Air date: May 8, 2008.

Keith Goble
Keith Goble

Back on the Road – Terry will talk with OOIDA member Don Turkelson, the winner of the Arrow Truck Back on the Road Contest. Air date: May 7, 2008.

Don Turkelson
Don Turkelson

Land Line Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton will talk with members of the magazine’s staff about what readers can find in the May issue. Air date: May 6, 2008.

May Issue LL

Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones will praise – or pan – people in the news. Air date: May 5, 2008.

Roses and Razzberries

Virginia Ports – OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz recently attended a meeting of port drivers in Virginia who are working to address pay and working condition issues. Air date: May 2, 2008.

Joe Rajkovacz
Joe Rajkovacz

Diesel Thefts – Reed Black will bring us information on the theft of tanker truckers carrying diesel fuel as fuel prices increase. Air date: May 1, 2008.

tanker truck
April 2008

Clean Slate? – Terry Scruton will discuss getting violations off your record with attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella from Road Law. Air date: April 30, 2008.

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Jeff McConnell/
James Mennella

Action in Congress – Terry Scruton will review several congressional hearings, including on by the Senate Commerce Committee featuring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas. Air date: April 29, 2008.

Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison

Biofuels – Reed Black will speak with Missouri state Rep. Mike Dethrow of Alton and others about the state of ethanol – a debate that reflects thinking on biodiesel. Air date: April 28, 2008.

Mike Dethrow
Mike Dethrow

Driver Training – OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Rick Craig will discuss the FMCSA’s proposed driver training rule, and how to make comments, which are due May 23, 2008. Air date: April 25, 2008.

Rick Craig
Rick Craig

State UpdateLand Line Magazine State Legislative Keith Goble will update us on bills in Maine and Missouri. Air date: April 24, 2008.

Legislative Watch
Keith Goble

Diesel Update – Terry Scruton will provide an update on the price of diesel fuel in various regions across the country, plus information regarding the price of crude oil. Air date: April 23, 2008.

Fuel Prices

Funding our Highways – Terry Scruton will bring us highlights of a hearing of the Senate Committee of Environment and Public Works regarding funding for transportation infrastructure. The Committee is chaired by Sen. Max Baucus of Montana (at right). Air date: April 22, 2008.

Max Baucus
Max Baucus