Truck tires – Terry Scruton recently talked to Guy Wallenga, engineering manager for Firestone/Bridgestone truck tires. If you have a question for Guy or any of the engineers at Firestone/Bridgestone, visit the Web site here and click on “Ask the Tire Doctor.” Air date: Oct. 31, 2006.

Out of service – Recently we talked to Joe Shewmaker, manager of OOIDA’s Business Services department, about what to do if you are put out of service for failing a drug test, and how to go back to work. If you have a question for the Business Services department, you can call OOIDA headquarters at (800) 444-5791. Air date: Oct. 31, 2006.

FMCSA listening session – We reported on our show recently that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has scheduled a public listening session on its Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 initiative. To attend, register online by clicking here. You can also register by calling (301) 495-8458.

Border issues – Rick Craig of OOIDA talked Thursday about FAST, ACE and other border programs in response to a reader questions. To keep up to date, check out the Web site of the federal Bureau of Customs and Border Protection here. Air date: Oct. 25, 2006.

APU Financing – Mike Joyce talked about government loans available for truckers who want to purchase idle reduction devices such as APUs, gensets or inverters. For more information, call the main number at OOIDA, 1-800-444-5791, and ask for Truck Financing. Air date: Oct. 25, 2006.

Lawsuit coverage – We provided an update on the C.R. England case during Thursday’s show. To read more about the case, click here. Air date: Oct. 19, 2006.

APUs – Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA and Aaron Ladage of Land Line spoke Thursday about Wisconsin’s idle-reduction grant program. Land Line Magazine provided a comprehensive look at the issue of idle reduction in its August/September issue. To read their coverage, click here. Air date: Oct. 19, 2006.

Sending a message in Indiana – Todd Spencer of OOIDA spoke Thursday about lawmakers who voted to lease the Indiana Toll Road – and who are up for election this Nov. 7. To view a list of those lawmakers, click here. Air date: Oct. 19, 2006.

Choosing a broker – We talked to Randy Gunderman, manager of RTS Credit Services, about what to look for when choosing a broker. For more information, check out the RTS Web site here or call 1-800-506-7438. Air date: Oct. 18, 2006.

Truck Show Latino – Terry Scruton reported Wednesday, Oct. 18, on the upcoming Truck Show Latino, which takes place Oct. 21 and 22 at the Fairplex Pomona in Pomona, CA. For more information, click here. Air date: Oct. 18, 2006.

FBI proposal – Rick Craig talked about an FBI proposal to include minor offenses along with major ones in an FBI database. To read the actual proposal that was posted on the Federal Register, click here, and then – in the box labeled “Keyword or ID,” search for the document titled “E6-14605.” You can also comment by e-mailing your thoughts to enexreg@leo.gov. Air date: Oct. 17, 2006.

Managing your permits – Joe Shewmaker, manager of OOIDA’s Business Services department, offers good tips on how to save money by managing your permits. A similar story appeared in Land Line Magazine and can be found here. If you have questions or need more information, call OOIDA’s Business Services department at 1-800- 444-5791. Air date: Oct. 13, 2006.

Florida shootings – Anyone with information related to the investigation of four bodies that were found along the Turnpike near Fort Pierce, FL, should call the Florida Highway Patrol’s tip line at 1-800-273-TIPS (1-800-273-8477). Air date: Oct. 13, 2006.

New oil – On our Oct. 13 show, we talked to Dan Arcy, technical marketing manager for Shell Lubricants. If you have a question for Dan, check out his answer column on the web here. Or you can call 1-800-231-6950. Air date: Oct. 13, 2006.

Computer advice - We spoke with John Ewing of the Truckers Helper about truckers and computers on Thursday, Oct. 12. John’s company offers a lot of help and advice to truckers through their Web site. To learn more, click here. Air date: Oct. 12, 2006.

OOIDA Medical Plan – Rick Welsh of Welsh and Associates talked about new forms of medical plans, including one offered by OOIDA. For more information on the association’s new plan, called the Advantage Plans, click here, call 1-800-715-9369 or 1-800-444-5791, and ask for Medical Benefits. Air date: Oct. 11, 2006.

Cybertrucker – On our Oct. 10 show, we talked to Roy Stinson, president of Cybertrucker, about computers. For more information, visit Cybertrucker’s Web site here, or call 1-866-552-9237. Air date: Oct. 10, 2006.

Lettuce concerns – Reed Black reported Monday, Oct. 9, on a recall on bagged lettuce, similar to the recent spinach recall. Truckers who haul produce and want to keep up on the latest can sign up for the FDA’s recalls e-list. To join the list, click here. Air date, Oct. 9, 2006.

Safe Driving Award – Reed Black spoke Monday, Oct. 9, with three winners of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award. To apply for recognition for your driving record, or for more information, click here. Air date: Oct. 9, 2006.

FMCSA class – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Missouri Division Field Office will conduct a two-day class in hazmat and Federal Regulation Title 49 at OOIDA headquarters Oct. 24 and 25. For more information, click here. Air date: Oct. 6, 2006.

California Veto – Reed Black reported Thursday, Oct. 5, that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have allowed container cargo truckers at the state’s ports to unionize. To keep up on the latest news on California legislation, click here. Air date: Oct. 5, 2006.

Convoy – The Florida leg of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy, a benefit for Special Olympics, will take place Saturday, Oct. 7, in Lakeland, FL, beginning at the USA International Speedway. For information, click here, or call (407) 719-3147. Air date: Oct. 5, 2006.