Hot fuel hearing – Terry Scruton reviewed highlights from a U.S. House hearing on hot fuel with testimonies from executives from Exxon Mobil and Shell Oil Co. To listen to the hearing, you can go to the House Web site here. For more information on the hot fuel issue, visit OOIDA’s hot fuel Web site here. Air date: July 31, 2007.

PDMD – Terry Scruton talked with Dr. John McElligott of the Professional Drivers Medical Depot clinics about stress. To learn more about the clinics, click here. Air date: July 30, 2007.

Mexican truck sightings – If you see a foreign-based truck operating outside the U.S. border zones, OOIDA is asking that you gather some information. Make note of: where you saw it; plate information; the equivalent of a DOT, MC or MX number; the name of the carrier; etc. If possible, get a picture of the truck that shows where it is. However, we urge truckers to not put themselves in danger or in a situation where they could come into conflict with someone. You can e-mail the information here, or send it in the U.S. mail to: Attn. Denise – Sightings, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029. Air date: July 30, 2007.

World’s Largest Truck Convoy – The event, which benefits Special Olympics, is set for Sept. 15 in many locations. For more information, click here, or call 1-800-700-8585. Air date: July 30, 2007

New Jersey Rally - We reported today about a rally planned Aug. 9 in New Jersey against toll road privatization plans in the state. To let organizers know you plan to attend the rally, call (609) 463-1972 and leave a message. You can also read more about the situation by clicking here. Air date: July 27, 2007.

Hours of service – Mark talked to OOIDA’s Rick Craig, and Reed spoke with OOIDA President Jim Johnston, about the latest court ruling on hours-of-service regs. For more information on the HOS issue, click here. Air date: July 27, 2007.

Calendar – From upcoming truck shows to the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, click here to read our industry calendar. Air date: July 27, 2007

Expedite Expo – Mark talked with Expediters Online’s Lawrence McCord. For more information, call (859) 746-2046, or visit their Web site here. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Mexican truck sightings - If you see a Mexico-based truck operating in a part of the U.S. where it shouldn’t be, OOIDA is asking that you gather some information. That includes where you saw it, plate information, the equivalent of a DOT, MC or MX number, the name of the carrier, and so on. If possible, get a picture of the truck, its plate or information, and show where it is. However, we urge that truckers not put themselves in danger or in a situation where they could come into conflict with someone. You can e-mail the information here, or mail them to the attention of: Denise – Sightings, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Insurance – Ed Briley discussed issues related to truck insurance. If you have a question about truck insurance, you can call 1-800-715-9369. If you have a question about other types of insurance – or a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air – you can call our Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Hot fuel – For more information on the hot fuel issue, visit OOIDA’s hot fuel Web site here. Air date: July 26, 2007.

New Jersey port legislation – Keith Goble of Land Line Magazine talked about port legislation in New Jersey. To follow legislative action in New Jersey, click here. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Hours of service – Mark talked to OOIDA’s Rick Craig, and Reed spoke with OOIDA President Jim Johnston, about the latest court ruling on hours-of-service regs. For more information on the HOS issue, click here. Air date: July 27, 2007.

Calendar – From upcoming truck shows to the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, click here to read our industry calendar. Air date: July 27, 2007

Expedite Expo – Mark talked with Expediters Online’s Lawrence McCord. For more information, call (859) 746-2046, or visit their Web site here. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Mexican truck sightings - If you see a Mexico-based truck operating in a part of the U.S. where it shouldn’t be, OOIDA is asking that you gather some information. That includes where you saw it, plate information, the equivalent of a DOT, MC or MX number, the name of the carrier, and so on. If possible, get a picture of the truck, its plate or information, and show where it is. However, we urge that truckers not put themselves in danger or in a situation where they could come into conflict with someone. You can e-mail the information here, or mail them to the attention of: Denise – Sightings, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Insurance – Ed Briley discussed issues related to truck insurance. If you have a question about truck insurance, you can call 1-800-715-9369. If you have a question about other types of insurance – or a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air – you can call our Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Hot fuel – For more information on the hot fuel issue, visit OOIDA’s hot fuel Web site here. Air date: July 26, 2007.

New Jersey port legislation – Keith Goble of Land Line Magazine talked about port legislation in New Jersey. To follow legislative action in New Jersey, click here. Air date: July 26, 2007.

Matt Slovack – Reed Black talked to Trucker Buddy and OOIDA member Matt Slovack, the recipient of the second annual Gary King Award. For more information about the Trucker Buddy program, click here. Air date: July 25, 2007.

Truck-only lanes – Reed Black spoke with Carrie Hamlin of the Georgia DOT concerning proposed truck-only lanes. For more information, click here. Air date: July 25, 2007.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read an update on prices, click here. To check the price through ProMiles, click here. Air date: July 25, 2007.

Pennsylvania tolling – Keith Goble of Land Line Magazine talked about I-80 toll legislation in Pennsylvania. To follow legislative action in Pennsylvania, click here. Air date: July 25, 2007.

Mexican trucks – Mark talked to OOIDA’s Todd Spencer regarding an amendment to a federal appropriations bill that would stop funding for any and all cross-border programs with Mexico. For more information, click here. Air date: July 24, 2007

Fergus Truck Show – The 22nd annual Fergus Truck Show is scheduled for July 26-29. For more information, call (519) 843-3412, or click here. Air date: July 24, 2007.

Call to Action – You can take a more active role by joining the OOIDA Call to Action list. To sign up, send an e-mail with your name, membership number and current e-mail address by clicking here. Air date: July 24, 2007.

Contacting lawmakers – To call any member of Congress, you can dial 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 representative. Air date: July 24, 2007.

Hours of service – Mark talked to OOIDA’s Rick Craig about the latest court ruling on hours-of-service regs. For more information on the HOS issue, click here. Air date: July 24, 2007.

Houston permits – Mark talked about a proposed ordinance in Houston, TX, to require overweight or oversized trucks to pay for city permits in addition to existing state fees. For more information, click here. Air date: July 23, 2007.

TWIC hearing – Terry Scruton gave us highlights on the TWIC hearing. For more information about the TWIC program, you can go to the TSA Web site here. Air date: July 23, 2007

Darrell Nunley – To donate to the Darrell Nunley family, you can make donations to:
The Nunley Boys Memorial Fund
c/o the Provident Bank
PO Box 1661
Baltimore, MD 21203

Truck insurance – Brenda Guffey of OOIDA talked about insuring personal items in your truck. For more information, call 1-800-715-9369, and ask to speak to one of OOIDA’s agents. Air date: July 20, 2007.

APUs – Steven Petit of “Roll Audio” talked about APUs. To view Land Line Magazine’s special section on idle reduction from 2006, click here. A new special section will appear in the August/September 2007 issue. Air date: July 20, 2007.

Hazmat securement – OOIDA Foundation Operations Director Tom Weakley talked about securing hazmat loads. For more information, you can visit the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Web site here. Air date: July 20, 2007

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read an update on prices, click here. To check the price through ProMiles, click here. Air date: July 18, 2007.

Pennsylvania tolling – Keith Goble of Land Line Magazine talked about I-80 toll legislation in Pennsylvania. To follow legislative action in Pennsylvania, click here. Air date: July 18, 2007.

Motor carrier safety hearing – Terry Scruton covered highlights of a U.S. House subcommittee hearing about the FMCSA’s oversight of high-risk carriers. For more information, click here. Air date: July 17, 2007.

New Jersey APU grants – There is APU grant money available for trucks in New Jersey. For more information and applications, go to the New Jersey Motor Truck Association’s Web site here. Air date: July 17, 2007.

Call to Action – You can take a more active role by joining the OOIDA Call to Action list. To sign up, just send an e-mail with your name, membership number and current e-mail address here. Air date: July 17, 2007.

e-News – To sign up for the Land Line Magazine daily news report, click here. Each day, a summary of the day’s news – and links to the complete stories – is sent directly to your e-mail inbox. Air date: July 16, 2007.

Small business bill – Massachusetts State Sen. Harriette L. Chandler discussed her bill to benefit small businesses. For more information, click here. Air date: July 16, 2007.

“Land Line Now” calendar – From upcoming truck shows to the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, click here to read our industry calendar. Air date: July 16, 2007.

Mexican truck pilot program – The launch date of the proposed Mexican truck pilot program remains up in the air. To read Jami Jones’ coverage from Land Line Magazine, click here. Air date: July 16, 2007.

Vehicle infrastructure integration – Reed Black reported on VII – or, Vehicle Infrastructure Integration. For more information, check out the DOT’s Web site on VII here. Air date: July 13, 2007.

Hot fuel – For more information on the hot fuel issue, click here. Air date: July 13, 2007.

Walcott Truckers Jamboree - We talked with Bill Hudgins about the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. For more information, click here. Air date: July 13, 2007.

Contacting lawmakers – To call any member of Congress, you can dial 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. representative. Air date: July 13, 2007.

Speed limiter petition – We spoke with Canadian owner-operator Jean Catudel about a petition he’s starting that will oppose mandatory speed limiters in that nation. To find out more, click here. Or you can visit Jean’s Web site to learn more. Just click here. Air date: July 12, 2007.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. Dave Tanner covers the topic for Land Line Magazine – to read his update, click here. To check the price through Pro Miles, click here. Air date: July 12, 2007.

Windows Vista – John Ewing of the Truckers’ Helper talked about the new Windows Vista operating system. The Web site operated by John’s company offers an array of advice for truckers. To view it, click here. Air date: July 12, 2007.

World’s Largest Truck Convoy – We offered an early notice on the event, which benefits Special Olympics and is set for Sept. 15 in many locations. For more information, click here, or call 1-800-700-8585. Air date: July 12, 2007.

Texas legislative update – Keith Goble of Land Line Magazine talked about a new Texas law that will expand truck enforcement by cities. To follow legislation in the Lone Star State, click here. Air date: July 12, 2007.

Idling alternatives – To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the topic last year, click here. Also, keep an eye out for the new idling section in this year’s August/September issue of the magazine. Air date: July 12, 2007.

California idling – Rex Greer of Pony Pack talked about California idling regulations and APUs. To view Pony Pack’s Web site, click here. Air date: July 11, 2007.

Speed limiter petition – Canadian trucker Jean Catudal of Quebec is collecting online signatures and comments in opposition to proposals in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario to require heavy trucks to have speed limiters. To read or sign the petition, click here. Air date: July 12, 2007

Walcott Truckers Jamboree – The Jamboree is Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop, on Interstate 80 at Exit 284 in Walcott, IA. For more information, call (563) 284-6965, or click here. Air date: July 11, 2007.

Florida tolling – Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble discussed a new law in Florida that allows the leasing of existing toll roads and allows private businesses to build and operate new roads. To keep up on Florida legislation, click here. Air date: July 11, 2007.

Insurance – Ed Briley discussed issues related to truck insurance. If you have a question about truck insurance, you can call 1-800-715-9369. If you have a question about other types of insurance – or a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air – you can call our Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856. Air date: July 11, 2007.

Missouri safety seminars – A series of free commercial vehicle safety seminars is being presented by the Missouri DOT. They are at a variety of locations and are scheduled to begin July 16. Some will focus on hazmat, others will cover general topics such as logbooks and load securement. For a complete listing of dates and cities, click here. To register by phone, call 1-866-831-6277. Air date: July 5, 2007.

SuperRigs winners – We featured three of the top winners from the annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Competition. To view a complete list of winners, click here . Air date: July 5, 2007.

TV auditions – The producers of “Trick My Truck” are auditioning people for a new program that will feature truckers getting personal makeovers. The open, videotaped auditions are scheduled for Monday, July 9, and Tuesday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pilot Travel Center off Interstate 15 in Hesperia, CA. Air date: June 29, 2007.

Mexican truck sightings – If you see a Mexico-based truck operating in a part of the U.S. where they shouldn’t be, OOIDA is asking that you gather some information. That includes where you saw it, plate information, the equivalent of a DOT, MC or MX number, the name of the carrier, and so on. If possible, get a picture of the truck, its plate or information, and show where it is. However, we urge that truckers not put themselves in danger or in a situation where they could come into conflict with someone. You can e-mail the information here, or mail them to the attention of: Denise – Sightings, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029. Air date: July 9, 2007.

Winds of Change – If you’re considering buying an APU or other idle reduction device, check out Land Line Magazine’s Special Section from the August/September 2006 issue titled “Winds of Change.” Just click here, and scroll down to the gray box that says “Special Section.” Also, more information will be included in this year’s August/September issue. Air date: July 9, 2007.

Subscribe to Land Line – If you’re a trucker and you’d like to receive Land Line Magazine, click here. Air date: July 9, 2007.

Mexican truck letter – We reported on a letter sent by members of the U.S. House to President Bush regarding the proposed Mexican truck pilot program. To read the letter, click here. To read Jami Jones’ recent coverage of the issue on landlinemag.com, click here. Air date: July 6, 2007.

Louisiana legislation – We reported on several measures in Louisiana designed to fund the extension of Interstate 49. To keep up on legislative action in Louisiana, click here. Air date: July 6, 2007.

Legislative Watch – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble spoke about a tolling proposal in Massachusetts on our show today. To keep up on legislation in Massachusetts, click here. Air date: July 5, 2007.

Missouri safety seminars – A series of free commercial vehicle safety seminars is being presented by the Missouri DOT. They are at a variety of locations and are scheduled to begin July 16. Some will focus on hazmat, others will cover general topics such as logbooks and load securement. For a complete listing of dates and cities, click here. To register by phone, call 1-866-831-6277. Air date: July 5, 2007.