Calendar – From truck drags to upcoming truck shows, click here to read Land Line Magazine’s industry calendar. Air date: Sept. 27, 2007.

PDMD – Terry Scruton talked with Dr. John McElligott of the Professional Drivers Medical Depots clinics about high blood pressure. To learn more about the clinics, click here. Air date: Aug. 27, 2007.

Government watchdogs – Mark talked to OOIDA Foundation Director Tom Weakley about government watchdog agencies. To learn more about the GAO, click here. To learn more about the DOT’s OIG, click here. Air date: Sept. 27, 2007.

State update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about a California bill that would generate more than $500 million annually from shippers at ports in the state. To read about other legislation in California, click here. Air date: Sept. 26, 2007.

John Ewing – Mark Reddig spoke with John Ewing of Truckers Helper about what you need to know about your bottom line. For more information, check out Truckers Helper on the Web here. Air date: Sept. 26, 2007.

HOS status update – The FMCSA has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia for a 12-month stay on changing the hours-of-service rules. To read the details, click here. Air date: Sept. 26, 2007.

Biodiesel initiative – Terry Scruton spoke to Amber Pearson, communications specialist with the National Biodiesel Board, about new ways they are reaching out to truckers. You can visit the EPA’s SmartWay Grow & Go Web site here, or the National Biodiesel Board Web site here. Air date: Sept. 26, 2007.

Highway Hero – Goodyear Tire & Rubber is looking for a few good men and women to help it celebrate its 25th year of the Highway Hero program. Nominees must be full-time U.S. or Canadian truckers. nominations are due by the end of November. Call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at (330) 796-8183 for details.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the prices of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices, click here. To check the price through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Sept. 25, 2007.

Membership offer – Non-OOIDA members can receive our special “Land Line Now” membership rate of $25. That is a savings of $20 from the normal membership dues to join the Association. To be eligible, you must leave your full name and a phone number where we can reach you. OOIDA’s Membership Department will call you back during business hours. Just call 1-800-324-6856 and press 2. Air date: Sept. 25, 2007.

Trucker to the rescue - Reed Black interviewed Rick Tower, a trucker and real-life hero who jumped into a river to save a woman. To get a form to nominate someone for the Goodyear Highway Hero program, call 330-796-8183. Air date: Sept. 25, 2007.

State update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about a Pennsylvania bill to limit idling throughout the state. To read about other legislation in Pennsylvania, click here. Air date: Sept. 24, 2007.

HOS status update – The FMCSA has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia for a 12-month stay on changing the hours-of-service rules. To read the details, click here for an update from Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones. Air date: Sept. 24, 2007

I-80 anti-toll rally – U.S. Rep. John Peterson, R-PA, went to bat for truckers and now it’s time to show our support for his efforts to stop Pennsylvania officials from adding tolls to Interstate 80. There will be a rally and press conference on the Pennsylvania Capitol steps in Harrisburg on Monday, Sept. 24. Staging will start at 11 a.m. and the event will begin at noon. Truckers should go to the TravelCenters of America at Exit 77 on Interstate 81 in Harrisburg. You’ll be able to park your truck there and catch a charter bus to and from the Capitol. Click here to read more about this very important press conference. Air date: Sept. 21, 2007.

Highway Trust Fund – Reed Black spoke with Melissa Theriault from OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about a Senate committee proposal to return $5.8 billion to the Highway Trust Fund. To read more about this, see Land Line Magazine Staff Writer David Tanner’s report here. Air date: Sept. 21, 2007

Comments to CARB – Truckers have only until Monday, Sept. 24, to comment on proposed regulations from the California Air Resources Board that include mandatory aerodynamic devices. Comments can be made on the Web here. For more information, visit the CARB Web site here. Air date: Sept. 20, 2007.

State update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about discussions among Indiana legislators about the state’s commercial driving laws after a series of wrecks involving large truck. To read about other legislation in Indiana, click here. Air date: Sept. 20, 2007.

Hot fuel – Terry Scruton interviewed OOIDA’s John Siebert about how the FTC used incorrect information in a recent statement about hot fuel and have subsequently backed away from it and apologized. For more information on the hot fuel issue, visit OOIDA’s hot fuel Web site here. Air date: Sept. 20, 2007.

Call to Action – You can take a more active role by joining the OOIDA Call to Action team. To sign up, send an e-mail with your name, membership number and current e-mail address by clicking here. Air date: Sept. 20, 2007.

State update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about Transportation Funding legislation in Texas. To read about other legislation in Texas, click here. Air date: Sept. 19, 2007.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the prices of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices, click here. To check the price through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Sept. 18, 2007.

Canadian speed limiters – Terry Scruton spoke with Joanne Ritchie, executive director of the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada, about the latest proposals for mandatory speed limiters on trucks in Canada. You can find out more by going to OBAC’s Web site here. Air date: Sept. 18, 2007.

Unified Carrier Registration – Terry Scruton talked to Rick Craig about the new Unified Carrier Registration program, which began last week. For more information, you can visit OOIDA.com and scroll down to the header, “Swimming with the Sharks,” or click here. Air date: Sept. 17, 2007.

Cross-border funding – To read an article by Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones concerning the Senates vote to pull the funding for the cross-border pilot program, click here. You can also see how the Senate voted there as well. Air date: Sept. 17, 2007.

Calendar – From truck drags to upcoming truck shows, click here to read Land Line’s industry calendar. Air date: Sept. 17, 2007.

Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show – Mark spoke with Land Line Magazine Columnist Bill Hudgins about the Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show in St. Ignace, MI. For more information about the show, you can visit their Web site by clicking here. They are also going to have a Web cam at the Mackinac Bridge, where you can view stills of the light parade while it’s in progress, click here. Just hit refresh occasionally to update the view. Air date: Sept. 14, 2007.

Dan Arcy – We talked to Dan Arcy, of Shell Lubricants. To read Shell’s “Ask the Experts” columns, click here, or call 1-800-231-6950. Air date: Sept. 14, 2007.

Larry Green – Larry Green of OOIDA’s Member Assistance Department gave advice for company drivers who are paid on a percentage basis. For any questions that you may have, call OOIDA’s main number at 1-800-444-5791 and ask to speak to a compliance representative. Air date: Sept. 14, 2007.

Computer memory – Terry Scruton recently spoke with John Ewing of Truckers Helper about tips to avoid losing data when you switch computers. For more information, check out Truckers Helper here. Air date: Sept. 13, 2007.

HOS – Mark Reddig took some calls from our “Comment Line” concerning the hours-of-service situation. Until further notice, the current rules remain in effect. To read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones, click here. Air date: Sept. 13, 2007.

Canada calling for help – OBAC is looking for people to help with important petitions regarding speed limiters. If you can help, contact OBAC at 1-888-794-9990. Air date: Sept. 13, 2007.

Bridge fixes – Terry Scruton summarized a hearing of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. To visit the T&I Web site and read the testimony from that hearing, click here. You can also read a report on the hearing by Land Line Magazine Staff Writer David Tanner here. Air date: Sept. 12, 2007.

State update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about legislation in New Jersey concerning suspended driver’s licenses. To read about other legislation in New Jersey, click here. Air date: Sept. 12, 2007

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the prices of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices, click here. To check the price through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Sept. 11, 2007.

Mexican trucks – The cross-border program funding was expected to be voted on today in the Senate. Several senators co-sponsored an amendment to stop the Bush Administration’s pilot program. To read more, click here. Air date: Sept. 11, 2007.

Mexican trucks – OOIDA is urging truckers to call their U.S. senators in support of Sen. Byron Dorgan’s amendment to the FY2008 Transportation Appropriations bill that would slam the brakes on the cross-border trucking pilot program. Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and give them your home ZIP code to be connected with the senators from your state. You can also read Land Line Magazine’s coverage by Senior Editor Jami Jones by clicking here. Air date: Sept. 10, 2007.

Leafy Greens – Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Clarissa Kell-Holland and OOIDA Regulatory Affairs Specialist Joe Rajkovacz about truckers left holding the bag during produce recalls. To read more, click here. Air date: Sept. 10, 2007.

PA Turnpike – Joseph Brimmeier, CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, spoke with Land Line Magazine Staff Writer David Tanner about proposed toll increases and a proposal to convert Interstate 80 into a toll road. To read David’s story, click here. Air date: Sept. 10, 2007.

Call to Action – You can take a more active role by joining the OOIDA Call to Action team. To sign up, send an e-mail with your name, membership number and current e-mail address by clicking here. Air date: Sept. 10, 2007.

Seminar – OOIDA has again partnered with a Kansas City area community college to present an OOIDA seminar titled “Owner-Operator Business Management.” The seminar is scheduled for Oct. 23-25. You can find more information on the seminar by clicking here, or you can call the college directly at (816) 220-6518 or you can visit their Web site here. Air date: Sept. 7, 2007.

Cross-border – A teleconference Thursday night in Washington, DC, served as the announcement of the beginning of the cross-border pilot program with Mexico. Reed Black spoke with OOIDA’s Todd Spencer about the Association’s response. To read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Sandi Soendker, click here. Air date: Sept. 7, 2007.

Mary Nichols – We heard excerpts from an interview by Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Charlie Morasch with the top boss at the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols. To read more from the interview, click here. Air date: Sept. 6, 2007.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton updated us on the prices of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices, click here. To check the price through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Sept. 6, 2007.

State update – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about the Illinois governor vetoing legislation for uniform speed limits. To read about other legislation in Illinois, click here. Air date: Sept. 6, 2007.

Insurance – Ed Briley of OOIDA’s truck insurance department talked about life 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: Sept. 5, 2007.

Mexican border – Reed Black spoke with OOIDA’s Rick Craig and Rod Nofziger about the cross-border issue. To read more about the battle the Association is fighting, click here. Air date: Sept. 5, 2007.

Mexican pilot program – The Senate is expected to begin discussion of its transportation appropriations bill next week and OOIDA is urging truckers and their friends and families to call Senators and ask them to make sure the bill does not provide funding for the cross-border pilot program. To call the members of Congress who specifically represent you in the House and Senate, dial the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Provide the operator your ZIP code, and he or she can connect you directly to the office of your senators or representative. Air date: Sept. 5, 2007.

Contacting lawmakers – OOIDA is urging truckers to contact their U.S. senators regarding the cross-border trucking program with Mexico. To call the members of Congress who specifically represent you in the House and Senate, dial the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Provide the operator your ZIP code, and he or she can connect you directly to the office of your senators or representative. Air date: Sept. 4, 2007.

Calendar – From upcoming truck shows to the World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, click here to read Land Line’s industry calendar. Air date: Sept. 4, 2007.

Anti-idling incentives – Mark Reddig spoke with Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Charlie Morasch about grant money available to truckers. To learn more about incentives available to you, click here. Sept. 4, 2007.