Privatization – Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine spoke about a letter on privatization sent by two U.S. representatives to governors across the country. To read Jami’s story, click here. Air date: May 29, 2007.

Concours d’ Elegance – The annual Concours d’ Elegance takes place this week at the Road America Race Course in Elkart Lake, WI. For information about the event, you can click here, or call Chuck Kemner at (863) 605-1608. Air date: May 29, 2007.

Highway privatization – Two different organizations with distinct views on highway privatization are the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group and the Urban Land Institute. The New Jersey group has launched a petition drive asking the governor to protect the public’s interest in any deals he makes. To read about the petition, click here. For information about the Urban Land Institute, click here. Air date: May 25, 2007.

Tennessee Truck Show – We talked with Vicky Holiday of the Tennessee Truck Show. To find out more about the show, or for information on when next year’s event will occur, click here or call (615) 307-4525. Air date: May 25, 2007.

Mexican trucks – The FMCSA is accepting comments from truckers and others regarding the possible entry of trucks based in Mexico into the U.S. until May 31, 2007. To comment, first, make sure you include the docket number. For this notice, it’s FMCSA-2007-28055. To send your comments:

• You can send faxes to (202) 493-2251
• You can send mail to:

Docket Management Facility
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh S Street SW
Nassif Building, Room PL-401
Washington, DC 20590-0001

• You can submit them online by clicking here

Air date: May 24, 2007.

OnStar – In Thursday’s comment line, we mentioned an article in CIO Magazine on OnStar. To read that Article, click here. Air date: May 24, 2007.

Truck tires – We 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, click here to visit their “Ask the Tire Doctor” Web page. Air date: May 23, 2007.

Member profiles – We offered a profile of OOIDA member Todd Simpson on our program today. If you’re interested in being profiled, fill out our online form. Just click here. Air date: May 21, 2007.

Fuel economy – David Tanner spoke on today’s program about legislation that would apply fuel economy standards to big trucks for the first time. Watch the OOIDA Web sites for more coverage. Air date: May 21, 2007.

DAC case – We reported on the latest in the court case against DAC. To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the appeal, click here. Air date: May 18, 2007.

Idling – During a comment line segment, we mentioned a section in the August/September 2006 issue of Land Line Magazine entitled “Winds of Change.” To read information from that section online, click here and scroll down to the special section box. Air date: May 17, 2007.

Operating authority – OOIDA’s Joe Shewmaker discussed the things you need to know if you are preparing to get your own authority. If you have questions or want more information, contact the OOIDA Business Services Department at (800) 444-5791. Air date: May 17, 2007.

OnStar – Reed Black reported about OnStar’s new partnership with MapQuest to provide a voice-based navigation service – although at this point, the service is not yet available for trucks. To learn more, click here. Air date: May 16, 2007.

Boyda-Hunter bill – We heard from U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-KS, and OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer regarding a measure formally known as the “Safe American Roads Act of 2007.” To view the bill on the U.S. House Web site, click here. To read Land Line Magazine’s latest coverage of the bill, click here. Air date: May 15, 2007.

Truck-only lanes – The Georgia DOT is holding public meetings May 15 and May 22, as well as unannounced meetings in August, to discuss proposed truck-only lanes on a number of highways in the state. For more information, click here. Air date: May 11, 2007.

Freightliner – Truckers who want to share their opinions about Freightliner moving production of some of its trucks to Mexico should call the company’s main number at (503) 745-8000. Also, we strongly encourage truckers to share their opinion through us, via the listener comment line. That number is 1-800-324-6856. Air date May 10, 2007.

TEI – Tracy Fries, an OOIDA member from Meridian, ID, is compiling a list of companies that Truckers Express Inc. has not paid. Companies or truckers that weren’t paid by TEI’s broker firm may contact her here. You can also read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the story here. Air date: May 9, 2007.

Cascadia – Reed Black reported on the new Freightliner Cascadia. To get more information, you can visit Freightliner’s Web site here. Air date: May 9, 2007.

Greensburg tornado – Truckers who want to help victims on this past weekend’s tornados in Kansas, or who want to donate hauling services, should call Chuck Ebersole at the National Red Cross at (202) 550-7652. In addition, if you have friends or relatives in Greensburg you want to check on, call the local chapter of the Red Cross at (620) 672-3651. You can also register here. Monetary donations may be sent to: Red Cross, 114 N. Main St., Pratt, KS, 67124. Make checks out to the Cannonball Chapter of the Red Cross, and in the memo space, write “Greensburg disaster.” Air date: May 8, 2007.

Boyda-Hunter bill – We heard from U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-KS, and OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer regarding a measure formally known as the “Safe American Roads Act of 2007.” To view the bill on the U.S. House Web site, click here. To read Land Line Magazine’s latest coverage of the bill, click here. Air date: May 15, 2007.

Mexican trucks – The FMCSA is accepting comments from truckers and others regarding the possible entry of trucks based in Mexico into the U.S. until May 31, 2007. To comment, first, make sure you include the docket number. For this notice, it’s FMCSA-2007-28055. To send your comments:

• You can fax comments to (202) 493-2251;
• You can mail them to: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-0001; or
• You can submit them online here.

Truckers are also encouraged to support three bills that would put the brakes on this pilot program. They are:

• HR1756
• HR1773 and
• Section 4901 of HR1591

You can call lawmakers through the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Provide the operator your ZIP Code, and they can connect you directly to the office of your senators or your U.S. congressman.

If you need a fax number, e-mail address or street address, you can get it through the Membership Department at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791. Air date: May 1, 2007.

Mexican trucks – Reed Black reported on a new, combined bill in Congress that would put the brakes on Mexican cross-border trucking. To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the bill, click here. You can also view the text of the bill by clicking here. Air date: May 3, 2007.

Greensburg tornado – Truckers who want to help victims on this past weekend’s tornados in Kansas, or who want to donate hauling services, should call Chuck Ebersole at the National Red Cross at (202) 550-7652. In addition, if you have friends or relatives in Greensburg you want to check on, call the local chapter of the Red Cross at (620) 672-3651. You can also register here. Monetary donations may be sent to: Red Cross, 114 N. Main St., Pratt, KS, 67124. Make checks out to the Cannonball Chapter of the Red Cross, and in the memo space, write “Greensburg disaster.” Air date: May 8, 2007.

Background checks – We spoke with Land Line Magazine reporter Charlie Morasch about a call by the federal Government Accountability Office to reduce redundant background checks. To read Charlie’s story, click here. Air date: May 3, 2007.

Settlement – OOIDA announced this week a settlement in court cases it and several truckers filed against cases against Allied Van Lines and North American Van Lines. To read OOIDA’s release regarding the settlement, click here. Air date: May 2, 2007.

Mexican trucks – The FMCSA is accepting comments from truckers and others regarding the possible entry of trucks based in Mexico into the U.S. until May 31, 2007. To comment, first, make sure you include the docket number. For this notice, it’s FMCSA-2007-28055. To send your comments:

• You can fax comments to (202) 493-2251;
• You can mail them to: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-0001; or
• You can submit them online here.

Truckers are also encouraged to support three bills that would put the brakes on this pilot program. They are:

• HR1756
• HR1773 and
• Section 4901 of HR1591

You can call lawmakers through the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Provide the operator your ZIP Code, and they can connect you directly to the office of your senators or your U.S. congressman.

If you need a fax number, e-mail address or street address, you can get it through the Membership Department at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791. Air date: May 1, 2007.