Letter to the President – Reed Black reported on a letter sent by OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston to President George W. Bush, asking that the administration take action to stabilize fuel prices. To read more, click here. To read Johnston’s letter, click here. Air date: Jan. 31. 2008.

Mike Psak - Reed Black spoke with Mike Psak, a Chicago trucker and U.S. Senate candidate who’s hoping to win the Feb. 5 Republican primary in Illinois. To check out Mike’s Web site, click here. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

State Update – New Jersey and Georgia - Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about a new law in New Jersey that will make it easier for drivers with suspended licenses to keep their driving privileges, and a Georgia lawmaker who wants truck drivers and motorists to pay a little extra to help fund a statewide trauma network. To read more about legislation in New Jersey, click here. To read more about legislation in Georgia, click here. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

Bulkmatic - Our program today included information about a settlement with Bulkmatic. To read more about the case, click here. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

Truckers for Troops - OOIDA is soliciting personal letters to be sent to our soldiers overseas as part of OOIDA’s care packages. You can mail them to us at OOIDA Truckers for Troops, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029, c/o Sherry Murry, or e-mail them to sherry_murry@ooida.com. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

Alabama - During today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig discussed an Alabama bill that would give small towns interstate speed enforcement authority. To read the latest on that bill, click here. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck and OOIDA NASCAR Simulator - Starting Friday, Howard and Pam Hart will have OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker, at the Petro in Santa Nella, CA. The Petro is located at California Highway 152 & California Highway 33, just off Exit 403 on Interstate 5. Meanwhile, Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the TA in Wildwood, FL. The TA is located at Exit 329 off Interstate 75. To follow The Spirit’s schedule online, click here. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

Truck Vote - If you aren’t yet a regular voter and want to take part in this year’s election, just to OOIDA’s voter registration site, Truck Vote.com. Just enter your zip code and you’ll be directed to instructions on how to register in your state. Air date: Jan. 31, 2008.

PDMD – Terry Scruton talked with Dr. John McElligott of the Professional Drivers Medical Depots clinics about prescription drugs. To learn more about the clinics, click here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

Truck tires – Terry Scruton talked to Guy Wallenga, engineering manager for Bridgestone/Firestone truck tires. If you have a question for Guy or any of the engineers at Bridgestone/Firestone, click here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton gave an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices by Land Line Magazine, click here. To check the price today through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What do you think about bio-diesel? What do you like or dislike about it?” Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

English Requirement for CDLs – OOIDA issued Call to Action notices in New Hampshire, Missouri, South Carolina and Virginia concerning legislation that would require anyone obtaining a CDL to have a firm grip of the English language.

• To read the New Hampshire Call to Action, click here.
• To read Missouri Call to Action, click here.
• To read South Carolina Call to Action, click here.
• To read Virginia Call to Action, click here.

Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

Speed differentials – A study by University of Arkansas researchers reveals that different speed limits for cars and large trucks on highways compromise safety. You can read more about Professor Steven Johnson’s research here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck and OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Starting Friday, Howard and Pam Hart will have OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker, at the Petro in Santa Nella, CA. The Petro is located at California Highway 152 and California Highway 33, just off Exit 403 off Interstate 5. Meanwhile, Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the TA in Wildwood, FL. The TA is located at Exit 329 off Interstate 75. To follow The Spirit’s schedule online, click here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2008.

TWIC – Terry Scruton brought us highlights of a Senate hearing on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, otherwise known as the TWIC program. To read more by Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Charlie Morasch, click here. To visit the TWIC page on the Transportation Security Administration’s Web site, click here. Air date: Jan. 29, 2008.

C.R. England Update – Our program today included an update on OOIDA’s court case against C.R. England. To read more by Land Line Magazine Staff Editor Coral Beach, click here. Air date: Jan. 29, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What’s the best fuel mileage you’ve achieved? How did you get it?” Air date: Jan. 29, 2008.

State Update – Nebraska and Virginia - Reed spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about a Nebraska lawmaker who wants to use motor vehicle taxes for road work in the state, and Virginia, where lawmakers are considering several bills of interest to truck drivers. To read about more legislation in Nebraska, click here. To read about more legislation in Virginia, click here. Air date: Jan. 29, 2008.

State of the Union – Mark Reddig spoke with Laura O’Neill of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office, about the State of the Union address. To read or hear the speech in its entirety, you can visit the White House Web site here. Air date: Jan. 29, 2008

OOIDA Tour Truck and OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Howard and Pam Hart have OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker, at the Petro truck stop in Corning, CA. The Petro is located at Exit 630 off Interstate 5. Meanwhile, Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the TA in Wildwood, FL. The TA is located at Exit 329 off Interstate 75. To follow The Spirit’s schedule online, click here. Air date: Jan. 29, 2008.

New Jersey budget plan – Mike Joyce recently met with a coalition that’s opposing the plan by New Jersey’s governor to balance the state’s books by charging higher tolls. To learn more about that coalition, click here. Air date: Jan. 28, 2008.

Grantham University – Grantham University is offering OOIDA members special, discount rates to enroll in online business courses. You can get information by calling 1-800-955-2527, press 2, and then press 2 again. You can visit Grantham University Web site here, or you can go directly to their page for OOIDA members here. Air date: Jan. 28, 2008.

Roses & Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offered up some of our patented Roses & Razzberries. If you are an OOIDA member and want to offer up your own rose or razzberry for our consideration, you can do it on the Internet through the Members Only section of our Web site. Just click here. Air date: Jan. 28, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What’s the best fuel mileage you’ve achieved? How did you get it?” Air date: Jan. 28, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck - Howard and Pam Hart are back on the road with OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker. The Spirit has opened its doors to truckers and is offering information about OOIDA at the 49er Travel Plaza in Sacramento, CA. The 49er is located at Exit 85 off Interstate 80. To follow The Spirit’s schedule online, click here. Air date: Jan. 28, 2008.

OOIDA Business Seminar – The fourth OOIDA Business Seminar will be offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8-10 at the OOIDA headquarters in Grain Valley, MO. To read more about the seminar or to enroll online, click here. You can also call 1-800-444-5791 and let the operator know you want to enroll in the business seminar. Air date: Jan. 25, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck - Howard and Pam Hart are back on the road with OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker. The Spirit is now opening its doors to truckers and offering information about OOIDA at the Petro Truck Stop in Corning, CA. The Petro is located at Exit 630 off Interstate 5. You can look up The Spirit’s future stops by clicking here. Air date: Jan. 25, 2008.

Toll road diversion - Reed Black spoke to Professor Peter Swan of Pennsylvania State University about a study that shows increasing tolls causes traffic to divert to other, less safe roads. To read more, click here. Air date: Jan. 24, 2008.

New Jersey town hall meetings – Reed Black interviewed two men who were arrested for protesting Gov. Corzine’s town hall meetings in New Jersey. To read more, click here. To see additional meetings dates and times, click here. Air date: Jan. 24, 2008.

State update – Virginia and Maryland - Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble about Virginia “bad-driver” fees. They also discussed Maryland, where the governor wants cameras posted to enforce speed limits in work zones. To read more about legislation in Virginia, click here. To read more about legislation in Maryland, click here. Air date: Jan. 24, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck - Howard and Pam Hart are back on the road with OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker. Starting today, The Spirit will be opening its doors to truckers and offering information about OOIDA at the Petro Truck Stop in Corning, CA. The Petro is located at Exit 630 off Interstate 5. You can look up The Spirit’s future stops by clicking here. Air date: Jan. 24, 2008.

Hot fuel – Terry spoke with the OOIDA Foundation’s John Siebert about the hot fuel lawsuit in the U. S. District Court in Kansas. To read more by Land Line Magazine Staff Writer David Tanner click here. You can visit the OOIDA Hot Fuel Web site here. Air date: Jan. 23, 2008.

State update – Missouri, New Jersey and West Virginia - Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble about a Missouri bill that would call for trucker-hopefuls to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language in order to obtain a CDL. In New Jersey, a bill recently signed into law toughens penalties for fuel price gouging in the state. In West Virginia, a special legislative panel voted to propose a bill that toughens state law and the way it punishes drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking too much. To read more about legislation in Missouri, click here. To read more about legislation in New Jersey, click here. To read more about legislation in West Virginia, click here. Air date: Jan. 23, 2008.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton gave an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices by Land Line Magazine, click here. To check the price today through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Jan. 23, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What’s the best fuel mileage you’ve achieved? How did you get it?” Air date: Jan. 23, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck - Howard and Pam Hart are back on the road with OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker. Starting Thursday, Jan. 24, The Spirit will be opening its doors to truckers and offering information about OOIDA at the Petro Truck Stop in Corning, CA. The Petro is located at Exit 630 off Interstate 5. You can look up The Spirit’s future stops by clicking here. Air date: Jan. 23, 2008.

Canadian speed limiters – OOIDA is encouraging truckers to call or write the top elected official in the Canadian province of Ontario to express their opinion about requiring speed limiters. Here’s the contact information:
The Honorable Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Ferguson Block, 12th Floor
77 Wellesley St W
Toronto ON M7A1N3
Canada
Phone: (416) 325-1941.
Air date: Jan. 22, 2008.

Commission Report Hearing – Reed Black reported on a U.S. House hearing into the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission report on transportation funding. To read the final report in its entirety, click here. Air date: Jan. 15, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What’s the best fuel mileage you’ve achieved? How did you get it?” Air date: Jan. 22, 2008.

Insurance – Senior Correspondent Terry Scruton talked with Ed Briley, an agent with OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department. 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 comment line at 1-800-324-6856. Air date: Jan. 22, 2008.

English Requirement for CDLs – OOIDA has issued Call to Action notices in New Hampshire, Missouri, South Carolina and Virginia concerning legislation that would require anyone obtaining a CDL to have a firm grip of the English language.

• To read the New Hampshire Call to Action, click here.
• To read Missouri Call to Action, click here.
• To read South Carolina Call to Action, click here.
• To read Virginia Call to Action, click here.

Air date: Jan. 22, 2008.

Join the Call to Action Team – You can take a more active role in trucking issues by joining the OOIDA Call to Action Team. Click here to sign up by sending an e-mail with your name, your OOIDA membership number and your current e-mail address. Air date: Jan. 22, 2008.

OOIDA Tour Truck - Howard and Pam Hart are back on the road with OOIDA’s tour truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker. Starting Thursday, Jan. 24, The Spirit will be opening its doors to truckers and offering information about OOIDA at the Petro Truck Stop in Corning, CA. The Petro is located at Exit 630 off Interstate 5. You can look up The Spirit’s future stops by clicking here. Air date: Jan. 22, 2008.

Landstar Update – Mark Reddig spoke with Paul Cullen Sr. about the latest in the Landstar case. To read more by Land Line Magazine, click here. Air date: Jan. 21, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Hammond, LA. The Petro is located at Exit 40 off Interstate 12. Air date: Jan. 21, 2008.

Missing retired trucker – 77-year-old Sterling Blades was last seen Dec. 17, 2007, driving a navy blue 1993 Dodge D-20 pickup with Oregon license plate TBF 558. He was last seen in the 3200 block of Church Road in Warren, OR. Anyone with information is asked to call the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office at (503) 261-2847. Air date: Jan. 18, 2008.

State update – New Jersey and Michigan - Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble about a New Jersey proposal regarding red light cameras, and about a Michigan effort to find new sources of road funding. To read more about legislation in New Jersey, click here. To read more about legislation in Michigan, click here. Air date: Jan. 18, 2008.

‘Twas the night before … – Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Sandi Soendker talked about the downside of helping at the holidays on today’s show. To read Sandi’s blog, click here. Air date: Jan. 18, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Hammond, LA. The Petro is located at Exit 40 off Interstate 12. Air date: Jan. 18, 2008.

TWIC – Reed Black reported on the opening of TWIC enrollment in several ports. You can read more through the Land Line Magazine Web site, here. A complete list of TWIC enrollment openings and other information about the program is available through the TSA Web site, here. Air date: Jan. 17, 2008.

State update – Missouri and Utah - Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble about a Missouri bill that could curtail small-town speed traps, and a Utah measure that may allow anonymous tips about dangerous drivers. To read more about legislation in Missouri, click here. To read more about legislation in Utah, click here. Air date: Jan. 17, 2008.

Truckers for Troops - Are you going to be in the Kansas City area on Friday? We’d like to invite any member who is to stop by OOIDA headquarters at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18. That’s when association President Jim Johnston will present the check for the Truckers for Troops Telethon. More than $40,000 was donated by truckers to purchase care packages that are being sent to our troops overseas. OOIDA headquarters is next to Exit 24 on I-70 in Grain Valley, MO, just east of Kansas City, MO. To read more by Land Line Magazine about the Truckers for Troops Telethon, click here. Air date: Jan. 17, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Hammond, LA. The Petro is located at Exit 40 off Interstate 12. Stop in and get a $20 discount off your membership cost to join OOIDA. Air date: Jan. 17, 2008.

Road Law – Terry Scruton spoke with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella, who also write the “Road Law” column in Land Line Magazine. If you have questions or comments regarding transportation law, you can call (405) 242-2030; fax a question to (405) 242-2040; or send an e-mail. For more information, click here. Air date: Jan. 16, 2008.

Tax Tips – Terry Scruton spoke with Howard Abrams of PBS Tax & Bookkeeping, who also writes a column in Land Line Magazine. If you have questions for PBS Tax & Bookkeeping, you can call 1-800-697-5153. You can visit the PBS Web site here. Air date: Jan. 16, 2008.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton gave an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices by Land Line Magazine, click here. To check the price today through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Jan. 16, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What’s the best mpg you’ve achieved in your truck, and how did you do it?” Air date: Jan. 16, 2008.

Arctic Express – A new payment schedule is in place in relation to a federal class-action lawsuit that pitted truckers against Arctic Express Inc. To read more by Land Line Magazine, click here. Jan. 16, 2008.

Trans-Texas Corridor – The Texas Department of Transportation is having a series of meetings and hearings about one phase of the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor. To read more from Land Line Magazine, click here. To see a complete schedule of the meetings and hearings, you can go to the Texas Department of Transportation Web site here. Air date: Jan. 16, 2008.

Leland Martin – Terry spoke with singer and songwriter Leland Martin about his new CD, “I’ll Pick the Guitar, You Drive the Truck” and his tour with Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Filters. You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here; to learn more about Gulf Coast Filters, click here. Air date: Jan. 15, 2008.

Commission Report Hearing – Reed gave us highlights of the teleconference where the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission unveiled their transportation funding report to the public. To read the final report in its entirety, click here. Air date: Jan. 15, 2008.

New Jersey Budget Plan – Gov. John Corzine of New Jersey recently announced a plan to restructure the state’s debt. Much of his plan would be paid for using toll money from the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads in the state. Corzine has scheduled a series of town hall meetings to gather public input on the plan; truckers are encouraged to take part. To view a list of meeting dates and places, or to register so you can take part, click here. You can also make your views known on the plan by:

• Calling your lawmakers in New Jersey and opposing the plan. Just dial 1-800-792-8630.
• Calling individual lawmakers. To get contact information for your lawmaker on the Web, look them up by the city you live in here; or by name, here.
• Calling the governor and express your opinion about the plan, call (609) 292-6000.

You can learn more about the plan online as well. To read, watch or listen to the governor’s speech, click here. You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.
Air date: Jan. 14, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “Are you using a fuel surcharge? If not, why not?” Air date: Jan. 14, 2008.

Roses & Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offered up some of our patented Roses & Razzberries. If you are an OOIDA member and want to offer up your own rose or razzberry for our consideration, you can do it on the Internet through the Members Only section of our Web site. Just click here. Air date: Jan. 14, 2008.

New Mexico Call to Action – OOIDA has issued a Call to Action regarding a proposed truck idling limit in New Mexico. The New Mexico Environmental Department plans to conduct “informational open houses” regarding the idling limits. To read the Call to Action, or for the times, dates and places of the meetings, click here. Air date: Jan. 14, 2008.

Food Safety Plan – Mark Reddig spoke with OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz about the FDA’s Food Safety Plan. To read more by Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Clarissa Kell-Holland, click here. Air date: Jan. 11, 2008.

It’s not easy being green – Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Charlie Morasch offered some observations about carbon impact and so-called “cap and trade” systems. To read more click here. You can visit Bonneville Environmental Foundation Web site here to calculate your own carbon footprint. Air date: Jan. 11, 2008.

Saved by the Belt – CVSA created a new program to promote safety-belt use by commercial motor vehicle drivers. To read about the program in a story by Land Line Magazine, click here. You can visit the CVSA Web site here. To submit a nomination, click here. Air date: Jan. 11, 2008.

New Mexico Call to Action – OOIDA has issued a Call to Action regarding a proposed truck idling limit in New Mexico. The New Mexico Environmental Department plans to conduct “informational open houses” regarding the idling limits. To read the Call to Action, or for the times, dates and places of the meetings, click here. Air date: Jan. 11, 2008.

Join the Call to Action Team – You can take a more active role in trucking issues by joining the OOIDA Call to Action Team. Click here to sign up by sending an e-mail with your name, your OOIDA membership number and your current e-mail address. Air date: Jan. 11, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Ron Mermis has the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Jackson, MS. The Petro is located at Exit 45A off Interstate 20. On Monday, Ron will be joined at the Petro by trucker, singer and songwriter Leland Martin and Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Oil Filters. You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here; to learn more about Gulf Coast Filters, click here. Air date: Jan. 11 2008.

New Jersey Call to Action - The bill to allow red-light cameras in the state narrowly passed the legislature earlier this week. It is not too late to contact the governor to ask that he veto the legislation. Click here to read OOIDA’s Call to Action on the bill. Air date: Jan. 10, 2008.

Join the Call to Action Team – You can take a more active role in trucking issues by joining the OOIDA Call to Action Team. Click here to sign up by sending an e-mail with your name, your OOIDA membership number and your current e-mail address. Air date: Jan. 10, 2008.

State Update – Alabama and Tennessee – Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble spoke to Reed Black about an Alabama proposal to put a ticket book in the hands of small-town cops, and about a Tennessee effort to target companies that hire illegal immigrants. To read more about legislation in Alabama, click here. To read more about legislation in Tennessee, click here. Air date: Jan. 10, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Starting today, Ron Mermis will have the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Jackson, MS. The Petro is located at Exit 45A off Interstate 20. On Monday, Ron will be joined at the Petro by trucker, singer and songwriter Leland Martin and Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Oil Filters. You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here; to learn more about Gulf Coast Filters, click here. Air date: Jan. 10, 2008.

Membership Offer – OOIDA members Randy Storey, Danny Shore, and Ed & Connie Liegey are sponsoring the membership cost for 18 people to join OOIDA. To take part, call 1-800-324-6856 and press the number 3. You can join any time online by clicking here, or by calling the Membership Department during business hours (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday) at 1-800-444-5791. Air date: Jan. 10, 2008.

John Ewing – Terry Scruton spoke with John Ewing of The Truckers Helper about business management. For more information, check out The Truckers Helper on the Web here. Air date: Jan. 9, 2008.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton gave an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices by Land Line Magazine, click here. To check the price today through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Jan. 9, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “Are you using a fuel surcharge, and why or why not?” Air date: Jan. 9, 2008.

Diabetic help – Terry Scruton spoke with dietitian Debbie Latham about diabetes and how you can manage it. You can visit Debbie’s Web site here. Air date: Jan. 9, 2008.

New Jersey Budget Plan – Gov. John Corzine of New Jersey this week announced a plan to restructure the state’s debt. Much of his plan would be paid for using toll money from the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads in the state. Corzine has scheduled a series of town hall meetings to gather public input on the plan; truckers are encouraged to take part. To view a list of meeting dates and places, or to register so you can take part, click here. To read, watch or listen to the governor’s speech, click here. You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Jan. 9, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Starting Thursday, Ron Mermis will have the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Jackson, MS. The Petro is located at Exit 45A off Interstate 20. On Monday, Ron will be joined at the Petro by trucker, singer and songwriter Leland Martin and Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Oil Filters. You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here; to learn more about Gulf Coast Filters, click here. Air date: Jan. 9, 2008.

New Jersey Budget Plan – Gov. John Corzine of New Jersey today announced a plan to restructure the state’s debt. Much of his plan would be paid for using toll money from the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads in the state. Corzine has scheduled a series of town hall meetings to gather public input on the plan; truckers are encouraged to take part. To view a list of meeting dates and places, or to register so you can take part, click here. To read, watch or listen to the governor’s speech, click here. Air date: Jan. 8, 2008.

Insurance – Senior Correspondent Terry Scruton talked with Ed Briley, an agent with OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department. 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 comment line at 1-800-324-6856. Air date: Jan. 8, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What do you think we, as a nation or individually, can do about the rising cost of fuel?” Air date: Jan. 8, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Starting Thursday, Ron Mermis will have the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Jackson, MS. The Petro is located at Exit 45A off Interstate 20. On Monday, Ron will be joined at the Petro by trucker, singer and songwriter Leland Martin and Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Oil Filters. You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here; to learn more about Gulf Coast Filters, click here. Air date: Jan. 8, 2008.

Medical Benefits – Mark Reddig spoke with Rick Welsh of Welsh and Associates about the Advantage Plan, a medical benefits program that is available to OOIDA members. Click here for more information. The Medical Benefits Group has agents available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, to answer your questions and help you design a package of benefits that will best suit your needs. Call our office at 1-800-715-9369, or the main number at OOIDA, 1-800-444-5791. Air date: Jan. 7, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What do you think we, as a nation or individually, can do about the rising cost of fuel?” Air date: Jan. 7, 2008.

State Update-Pennsylvania and Michigan - Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble talked about a biodiesel bill in the Pennsylvania’s state Senate and a bill in Michigan that would add funding to the Mackinac Bridge. To read more about legislation in Pennsylvania, click here. To read more about legislation in Michigan, click here. Air date: Jan. 7, 2008.

Canadian speed limiters – OOIDA is encouraging truckers to call or write elected officials in the Canadian province of Ontario to express their opinion about requiring speed limiters. Here’s the contact information:

The Honorable Jim Bradley
Ontario Minister of Transportation
Ferguson Block
77 Wellesley St W, 3rd Floor
Toronto ON M7A1Z8
Canada
Phone: (416) 327-9200

The Honorable Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Ferguson Block, 12th Floor
77 Wellesley St W
Toronto ON M7A1N3
Canada
Phone: (416) 325-1941.

OOIDA has also issued a Call to Action regarding the Canadian speed limiter proposals. Click here to read the Call to Action. Air date: Jan. 4, 2008.

Lawsuit updates – We broadcast an update on OOIDA lawsuit against Landstar during today’s program. You can read more on Page 33 of your December/January issue of Land Line Magazine. Also keep an eye on landlinemag.com for updates. Air date: Jan. 4, 2008.

Missing meat - We reported on a trailer – and its missing load of meat – reported stolen from the American Fresh Foods parking lot in Fort Worth, TX. To read Clarissa Kell-Holland’s coverage of the case, click here. For information on what to do if you think you purchased some of the stolen meat – which may contain E.coli bacteria – call 1-800-724-1136. For a list of consumer products subject to this alert, click here. American Fresh meat products sold “in store” through normal retail chains, like grocery stores, have not been included in the public health alert. Air date: Jan. 4, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Ron Mermis will have the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Bucksville, Alabama, through Monday. The Petro is located at Exit 100 off Interstate 20 and 59. Air date: Jan. 4, 2008.

Canadian speed limiters – OOIDA is encouraging truckers to call or write elected officials in the Canadian province of Ontario to express their opinion about requiring speed limiters. Here’s the contact information:

The Honorable Jim Bradley
Ontario Minister of Transportation
Ferguson Block
77 Wellesley St W, 3rd Floor
Toronto ON M7A1Z8
Canada
Phone: 416-327-9200

The Honorable Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Ferguson Block, 12th Floor
77 Wellesley St W
Toronto ON M7A1N3
Canada
Phone: 416-325-1941.

OOIDA has also issued a Call to Action regarding the Canadian speed limiter proposals. Click here to read the Call to Action. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

Driver Training Proposal –In the Dragnet, Mark and Jami discussed the driver training proposal. You can read a special report by Jami Jones here. The public has until March 25, 2008, to file comments on the proposed regulation. The Docket number for the proposed rule is FMCSA-2007-27748. If you are going to comment online, you will need the Document ID number. That is FMCSA-2007-27748-0001. Click here to see how to comment. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

Rio Rancho Truck Ban – Terry Scruton gave us highlights of a Rio Rancho, NM, City Council meeting concerning a proposed truck parking ban. To read more by Land Line Magazine Staff Writer Clarissa Kell-Holland, click here. You can also visit the Rio Rancho city Web site and see the Dec. 12, 2007, archived meeting here. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

New Jersey Town Hall Meetings – Gov. John Corzine will hold 21 town hall meetings to discuss his plan for financial restructuring and debt reduction in New Jersey, including possible toll increases on the state’s major routes. You can visit the State of New Jersey Web site here for locations and to RSVP. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

‘Back on the Road’ – Arrow Truck Sales recently announced the kick-off of “Back on the Road,” a contest designed to benefit one deserving owner-operator in need of a truck and a job. To learn more or to submit your story, click here. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

Diesel update – Terry Scruton gave an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil. To read this week’s report on prices by Land Line Magazine, click here. To check the price today through ProMiles, click here. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

Diesel comments – If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking truckers to call the line to respond to this question: “What do you think we, as a nation or individually, can do about the rising cost of fuel?” Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

Dragnet – Mark Reddig and Jami Jones discussed crime in the trucking industry in a segment called Dragnet. You can read more in the January/December issue of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Jan. 3, 2008.

NIOSH – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health – or NIOSH – is undertaking a national survey of truck driver safety and health. You can take part by visiting NIOSH Web site here. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

Florida Call to Action - The Florida Senate Transportation Committee is scheduled to consider a bill Jan. 8, 2008, that would allow red-light cameras to be posted throughout the state. Click here to read OOIDA’s Call to Action on the bill. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

Join the Call to Action Team – You can take a more active role in trucking issues by joining the OOIDA Call to Action team. Click here to sign up by sending an e-mail with your name, your OOIDA membership number and your current e-mail address. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

Trans-Texas Corridor public meetings - The Texas Transportation Department has scheduled nearly 50 public meetings in February and March for input on the proposed I-69 segment of the Trans-Texas Corridor. For a list of the meeting places and times, click here. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

Hours of Service – To read the latest news on the interim final rule, click here. To see how to file comments on the rule, click here. Comments on the interim final rule will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2008. You will need the Docket ID, which is FMCSA-2004-19608. You must include it on any comments you submit by fax, mail or in person. In order to comment electronically, you will need the Document ID. That is FMCSA-2004-19608-2528. Fax comments with the Docket ID number, not the Document ID, to (202)-493-2251. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

Dragnet – Mark Reddig and Jami Jones discussed crime in the trucking industry in a segment called Dragnet. You can read more in the January/December issue of Land Line Magazine. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

OOIDA NASCAR simulator - Ron Mermis will have the OOIDA NASCAR simulator at the Petro truck stop in Atlanta, GA. The Petro is located at Exit 12 off Interstate 285. Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.