OOIDA on the Road
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Semi for a Sleigh – The story of a truckers Christmas book for children. Air date: Dec. 25, 2008 |
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Wreaths Across America – Reed Black reports on truckers’ part in an effort to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers. Air date: Dec. 24, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Duck, Duck, Goose? – Reed Black brings us the story of a trucker with a very unusual tranveling companion. Air date: Dec. 5, 2008. |
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Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton discusses the upcoming December/January issue of Land Line Magazine with the writers and editors. Air date: Dec. 4, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Insurance Advice – Terry Scruton finds out about insuring special equipment from OOIDA’s Ed Briley. Air date: Nov. 10, 2008. |
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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) |
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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. |
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Diesel Update – Terry Scruton brings us detailed information on today’s diesel fuel and crude oil prices. Air date: Nov. 5, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Trucker’s Helper – Terry Scruton talks with John Ewing of the Trucker’s Helper about identity theft. Air date: Oct. 30, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Time to step up and vote – Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones offers some thoughts about the upcoming election. Air date: Sept. 12, 2008. |
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Tire Advice – Terry Scruton gets some advice on tires and trucking from Kevin Rohlwing of the Tire Industry Association. Air date: Sept. 11, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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CDL Permits – Terry Scruton discusses OOIDA’s comments on CDL learners’ permits with regulatory affairs specialist Joe Rajkovacz. Air date: Sept. 2, 2008. |
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Soup to Nuts – Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Sandi Soendker discusses how economic problems feed directly into truckers’ lives. Air date: Aug. 29, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Road Law – Terry Scruton will discuss legal issues in trucking with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. Air date: Aug 22, 2008. |
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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. |
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Diesel update – Terry Scruton updates us on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. Air date: Aug. 20, 2008. |
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State Update – Reed Black will discuss state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: Aug. 19, 2008. |
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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. |
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Tire Advice – Terry Scruton gets some advice on tires and trucking from Kevin Rohlwing of the Tire Industry Association. Air date: Aug. 14, 2008. |
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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. |
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Feedback – OOIDA’s Mike Joyce talks about how sharing correspondence with Congress aides the legislative process. Air date: Aug. 12, 2008. |
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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. |
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TRUCC Act myths – OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz discusses some of the misconceptions about the fuel surcharge pass-through bill. Air date: Aug. 8, 2008. |
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Tire information – Terry Scruton will get some advice from Kevin Rohlwing of the Tire Industry Association. Air date: Aug. 7, 2008. |
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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. |
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Magazine preview – Terry Scruton talks with the staff of Land Line Magazine about the new August/September issue. Air date: Aug. 5, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Diesel Update – Terry Scruton brings us the latest, with a breakdown by region and analysis. Air date: July 30, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Magazine preview – Terry Scruton talks with the Land Line Magazine staff about the upcoming July issue. Air date: July 8, 2008. |
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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. |
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It only takes one – Land Line Now Traffic Coordinator Sherry Murry shares some thoughts on truckers and how they help others. Air date: July 3, 2008. |
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Diabetes care – Terry Scruton will discuss blood sugar with Debbie Latham, a registered dietitian and CEO of diabetictrucker.com. Air date: July 02, 2008. |
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State Update – Reed Black will get an update on state legislation from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Air date: July 1, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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Diabetes Advice – Terry Scruton will talk diet, diabetes and life on the road with registered dietitian Debbie Latham. Air date: June 12, 2008. |
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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. |
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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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Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Mark Reddig offer some praise – and verbal punishment – to figures in the news. |
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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. |
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Fuel thefts – Reed Black reports on a bizarre case of diesel siphoning as part of today’s FollowUp Report. Air date: June 5, 2008. |
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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. |
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Land Line Magazine Preview – Terry Scruton will talk to members of the magazine staff about their upcoming June issue. Air date: June 3, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Paying for Highways in PA-Part 1 – Land 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. |
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GREENSburg – Charlie Morasch takes at look at the tornado-ravaged town of Greensburg one year after the tragedy. Air date: May 16, 2008. |
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Driver Training – Reed Black will talk with OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer about the proposed driver training rule. Air date: May 15, 2008. |
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Truckers’ health – Terry Scruton will talk with Dr. John McElligott of the PDMD Clinics about diet supplements. Air date: May 14, 2008. |
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It’s Your Business – OOIDA Communications Manager Donna Ryun will answer truckers questions about a variety of trucking topics. Air date: May 13, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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State Update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Keith Goble will update us on bills in Alabama. Air date: May 8, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones will praise – or pan – people in the news. Air date: May 5, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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State Update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Keith Goble will update us on bills in Maine and Missouri. Air date: April 24, 2008. |
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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. |
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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. |
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