OOIDA has issued an information update regarding a series of public hearings scheduled by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority on proposed toll increases. Public hearings for the proposed toll increases are scheduled as follows. All hearings are scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Wednesday, Dec. 10
  State Transportation Building
  10 Park Plaza, 2nd Floor
  Boston, MA 02116
• Monday, Dec. 15
  Lynn City Hall
  3 City Hall Square
  Lynn, MA 01901
• Wednesday, Dec. 17
  Framingham Memorial Building
  Nevins Hall
  150 Concord St.
  Framingham, MA 01702
• Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
  Worcester City Hall
  455 Main St.
  Worcester, MA 01608

• Written comments will be accepted for one week following the hearings via e-mail, or until 5:00 p.m., Jan. 14, 2009, at the following address:

• Office of the General Counsel

Massachusetts Turnpike Authority

10 Park Plaza, Suite 4 160

Boston, MA 02116

• You can read the OOIDA Massachusetts Information Update here.
• You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Dec. 1, 2008.

OOIDA has issued an Information Update for Missouri members in Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has received a grant from the EPA to fund a Clean Diesel Program in those counties. All interested applicants will make application to Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and must do so BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST.

• You can read the OOIDA Missouri Information Update here.
• You can get to the applicable guidelines here.

Air date: Nov. 26, 2008.

OOIDA has issued an Information Update for Maine members. Turnpike officials are seeking public opinion to shape a proposal for toll increases.

• Public hearing times and locations are as follows:
• 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Holiday Inn Express, 352 North St., Saco, ME, Exit 36.
• 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Fireside Inn, 1777 Washington St., Auburn, ME, Exit 57.
• You can read a Press Release from the Maine Turnpike Authority here to read more about the turnpike authority’s financial situation and the different proposals for toll increases.
• You can read the OOIDA Information Update here.

Air date: Nov. 26, 2008.

In today’s news, Terry Scruton reported the California Air Resource Board has delayed enforcements of its Transportation Refrigeration Unit rule until June. More information about the TRU rule is available at the CARB Web site here. Air date: Nov. 26, 2008.

Mark Reddig talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. Several transportation-related initiatives were included on countywide ballots across the country early this month. To read about the various county transportation issues, click here. Air date: Nov. 26, 2008.

In today’s news, Terry Scruton reported that the Illinois Tollway is keeping all of its construction zones open during the holiday weekend. For more information on traffic patterns and speed limits, visit the Tollway's Web site here. Air date: Nov. 25, 2008.

James DeHaven of Corriganville, MD, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 3 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about James, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 25, 2008.

Mark Reddig talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In California, two transit initiatives in California won approval from voters on Election Day.

• To read about more legislation in California, click here.
• To read about California transportation ballot initiatives, click here.

Air date: Nov. 25, 2008.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer’s recent meeting with President-Elect Barack Obama’s transportation transition team. You can read more about the purpose of the meeting in a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Nov. 25, 2008.

Terry Scruton talks with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation and Margo Fries, who head’s the association’s Equipment Finance Department, about new grant and loan programs available through OOIDA to purchase APUs and other idle-reduction devices.

• You can learn about OOIDA’s Equipment Finance programs here.
• You can contact OOIDA Equipment Finance Department during regular business hours at 1-800-444-5791.
• You can view or print out the APU Grant Application here.
• You can go to the EPA SmartWay Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 25, 2008.

Mark Reddig moderates a discussion of whether the current economic conditions could eliminate the possibility of a pre-buy before the 2010 model trucks arrive.

• You can read more in a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.
• You can read a press release from OOIDA here.
• You can read the study released by NERA Economic Consulting here and here.

Air date: Nov. 21, 2008.

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• If you’re a trucker, and you’d like to receive the magazine, click here.
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• You can view Land Line Magazine’s Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 21, 2008.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that Wisconsin grant money for APUs is still available for OOIDA members through December.

• For more information and to download an application, you can visit the Wisconsin Department of Commerce Web site here.
• or contact Jean Beckwith at 608-261-2517,
• via e-mail at Jean.Beckwith@wisconsin.gov
• You can also:
• Read more by Land Line Magazine here.
• Go to the OOIDA Web site and check out OOIDA Equipment Financing for APUs here.
• Go to the OOIDA Web site to see rebates, including APUs, available through OOIDA here.

Air date: Nov. 21, 2008.

Samuel V. Holder of Park Forest, IL, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 39 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about Samuel, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 20, 2008.

Terry Scruton offered up one of his patented Roses from 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 through the Members Only section of our Web site. Just click here. Air date: Nov. 20, 2008.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. Voters made their decision on transportation ballot issues that are of great significance for truckers and others who rely on highways and other roads in Alaska, Rhode Island and Washington.

• To read about more legislation in Alaska, click here.
• To read about more legislation in Rhode Island, click here.
• To read about more legislation in Washington, click here.

Air date: Nov. 20, 2008.

Today, we conclude our weeklong series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Today, we’ll hear from candidates Louis Esposito and DuWayne Marshall. You can learn more about each of the candidates from the OOIDA Web site here. Air date: Nov. 20, 2008.

OOIDA offers members discounts and rebates on more than 30 different product lines, from computers, to APUs, to new and used trucks. For more information, click here. Air date: Nov. 19, 2008.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about a discussion on VMT, or vehicle miles traveled, a new idea designed to collect tax money at the pump, raise funds for roads and possibly replace the fuel tax. It’s also the subject of a study just completed by the Oregon Department of Transportation.

• You can read more by Land Line Magazine on VMT here.
• You can go the Electronic Privacy Information Center Web site here.
• You can go to Oregon DOT Web site here.
• You can read ORDOT press release on the vehicle miles traveled study here.
• You can read ORDOT Road User Fee Pilot Program final report here.

Air date: Nov. 19, 2008.

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. Air date: Nov. 19, 2008.

Terry Scruton presented an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil.

• To read this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, click here.
• To check the price today through ProMiles, click here.
• To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge through OOIDA’s online guide, click here.

Air date: Nov. 19, 2008.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is looking for a few good men and women to help it celebrate the 26th year of the Highway Hero program. Nominees must be full-time U.S. or Canadian truckers. Nominations are due by the end of November.

• For more information or to download a nomination form, click here; or
• You can also call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at (330) 796-8183.

Air date: Nov. 19, 2008.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about a discussion on VMT, or vehicle miles traveled, a new idea designed to collect tax money at the pump, raise funds for roads and possibly replace the fuel tax. It’s also the subject of a study just completed by the Oregon Department of Transportation.

• You can read more by Land Line Magazine on VMT here.
• You can go the Electronic Privacy Information Center Web site here.
• You can go to Oregon DOT Web site here.
• You can read ORDOT press release on the vehicle miles traveled study here.
• You can read ORDOT Road User Fee Pilot Program final report here.

Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

Ontario officials have officially published regulation for speed limiters on all heavy trucks.

• You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.
• Click here to read the Ontario regulations.

Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

Mark Reddig spoke with OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Rick Craig about the final version Hours-of-Service regulation, which recently was approved by the White House of Management and Budget.

• You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.
• To read the notice on the Federal Register, click here.

Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

Today, we continue our weeklong series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Today, we’ll hear from candidate Jack McComb. You can learn more about each of the candidates from the OOIDA Web site here. Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

OOIDA members Patricia Crumpton, Albert Shrum, Emery Goin, and Jack Lane are sponsoring the membership cost for 17 people to join OOIDA. To take part, all you have to do is call our special member offer line. Just dial 1-800-324-6856, and press 3. The offer is open only to new, first-time members. Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

Charles A. Evans of Evansville, IN, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 15 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about Charles, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 18, 2008.

Donald W. Raup of Milton, PA, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 33 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about Donald, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 17, 2008.

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 through the Members Only section of our Web site. Just click here. Air date: Nov. 17, 2008.

On Monday, we begin a weeklong series of interviews with truckers who are running for alternate positions on the OOIDA Board of Directors. Monday, we’ll hear from candidates Henry Albert and Dale Wiederholt. You can learn more about each of the candidates from the OOIDA Web site here. Air date: Nov. 17, 2008.

OOIDA will be having its 2nd annual Truckers for Troops Telethon December 8-12. 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. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Nov. 14, 2008.

Mark Reddig discusses a recent, independent evaluation of the Mexican Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation – including how the study has been misinterpreted in the media. You can read the evaluation here. Air date: Nov. 14, 2008.

Reed Black reported on the continuing decline in diesel fuel prices.

• To check the price today through ProMiles, click here.
• To read last week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, click here.
• To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge through OOIDA’s online guide, click here.

Air date: Nov. 14, 2008.

Thomas H. Frantz of DuBois, PA, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 20 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about Thomas, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 13, 2008.

OOIDA will be having its 2^nd annual Truckers for Troops Telethon December 8-12. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Nov. 13, 2008.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is looking for a few good men and women to help it celebrate the 26th year of the Highway Hero program. Nominees must be full-time U.S. or Canadian truckers. Nominations are due by the end of November.

• For more information or to download a nomination form, click here; or
• You can also call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at (330) 796-8183.

Air date: Nov. 13, 2008.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about CARB’s proposed truck regulations. To view the Web site of CARB – the California Air Resources Board – click here. Air date: Nov. 13, 2008.

Terry Scruton talks with country music singer Aaron Tippin about his participation in the Arrow Trucks Back on the Road program.

• You can learn more about the Arrow Back on the Road at their Web site here.
• You can visit Aaron Tippin’s Web site here.
• You can see Photos of Aaron’s visit to Land Line Now here.

Air date: Nov. 13, 2008.

Robert M. Webb of Locust, NC, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 15 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about Robert, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 12, 2008.

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 also asking truckers who call the line to answer this question, “Are you being charged a fee for using a credit card to pay for diesel at the truck pumps? If so, where?” Air date: Nov. 12, 2008.

Terry Scruton presented an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil.

• To read this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, click here.
• To check the price today through ProMiles, click here.
• To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge through OOIDA’s online guide, click here.

Air date: Nov. 12, 2008.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black conducts a discussion on VMT, or vehicle miles traveled, a new idea designed to collect tax money at the pump, raise funds for roads and possibly replace the fuel tax. It’s also the subject of a study just completed by the Oregon Department of Transportation.

• You can read more by Land Line Magazine on VMT here.
• You can go the Electronic Privacy Information Center Web site here.
• You can go to Oregon DOT Web site here.
• You can read ORDOT press release on the vehicle miles traveled study here.
• You can read ORDOT Road User Fee Pilot Program final report here.

Air date: Nov. 12, 2008.

Mark Reddig spoke with OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s attempt to finalize the hours-of-service regulations. It is now in the White House of Management and Budget. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Nov. 12, 2008.

OOIDA offers members discounts and rebates on more than 30 different product lines, from computers, to APUs, to new and used trucks. For more information, click here. Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about how politicians are spending Veterans Day. You can visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Web site for the holiday here. Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Reed Black spoke to an OOIDA member who is delivering the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Montana to Washington, D.C. This is done every year through the National Park Service National Christmas Tree Program. You can visit the National Park Service Web site here. Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is looking for a few good men and women to help it celebrate the 26th year of the Highway Hero program. Nominees must be full-time U.S. or Canadian truckers. Nominations are due by the end of November. For more information or to download a nomination form, click here, or call the Goodyear Highway Hero Hotline at (330) 796-8183. Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Reed Black reported that – after being told they could lose federal funding – New York has revised their plan to ban heavy trucks off state highways.

• You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.
• You can read the revised draft truck regulations to find out which seven state routes would be affected by the proposed plan here.

Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

ProMiles is offering a new service designed to make it easier for truckers to estimate their fuel costs and calculate surcharges. By going online, truckers can get a free display of the average fuel prices along any given route. Truckers who pay a fee and subscribe to the site get additional information—including fuel surcharge calculators and a list of truck stops along the route. For more information, click here. Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Terry Scruton talked with Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about insuring special equipment.

• You can visit the new OOIDA Truck Insurance Web site here.
• If you have a question about truck insurance, you can call 1-800-715-9369.
• If you have a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air, you can call our comment line at 1-800-324-6856.
• You can e-mail questions about insurance you’d like answered on the air here.

Air date: Nov. 11, 2008.

Truckers are encouraged to make their views known regarding plans to require speed limiters in Quebec and Ontario.

• If you are a Canadian trucker who wants to call your representatives, either in those two provinces to oppose the plan, or in other provinces to ask that it not be spread further, you can get that contact information from the Membership Department at OOIDA, at 1-800-444-5791.
• If you live in a district that borders with Canada or drive into Canada frequently, please call your congressman’s or senator’s office to relay your concerns. Tell them your thoughts or experiences about speed limited trucks and how a speed limiter requirement will impact your business, productivity or ability to haul in and out of Canada. The number to the Capitol Switchboard is 202-224-3121.
• Also, if you encounter any speed limiter enforcement efforts or experience any complications related to this legislation please e-mail OOIDA. Either:
• E-mail us at sherry_murry@ooida.com;
• Or call the Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

Jack B. Adams of Oklahoma City has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 15 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

• To read more about Jack, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Colorado, voters rejected a statewide initiative that called for routing a portion of the state’s severance tax for road and bridge work. In New Jersey, the penalty for driving under the influence would get tougher if a bill becomes law.

• To read about more legislation in Colorado, click here.
• To read about more legislation in New Jersey, click here.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

In today’s Listener’s Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about CARB’s proposed diesel emissions reduction regulations.

• To view the Web site of CARB – the California Air Resources Board – click here.
• To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the new rules, click here.
• To read a Union of Concerned Scientists release about their press conference regarding the new rules, click here.
• To view a series of slides mentioned during the conference, click here.
• To view the Union of Concerned Scientists Web site, click here.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

Mark Reddig reminded truckers who need to apply for their Transportation Worker Identification Credentials that they should be able to reschedule their appointments beginning today, Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.

• You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.
• You can visit the Transportation Security Administration Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

Mark Reddig and Land Line Magazine staff writer David Tanner talked about Quebec officials who changed their stand on speed limiters. The province will mandate the devices on all heavy trucks beginning Jan. 1, 2009.

• You can read a press release from OOIDA on the Quebec speed limiter issue here.
• You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

Mark Reddig spoke with Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones about the latest on drug testing with urine samples. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Nov. 10, 2008.

Mark Reddig spoke to Land Line Magazine staff writer Charlie Morasch about Ohio’s new – and much higher – oversize and overweight permit fees.

• You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.
• You can visit the Ohio Department of Transportation Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 10, 2008.

With the recent bailout of Wall Street, they just haven’t learned. Terry Scruton offers up a few of his own thoughts in the rant today.

• To read Terry’s rant, click here.
• To read other entries in our Friday Rants series, click here.

Air date: Nov. 7, 2008.

Terry Scruton talked with Dr. John McElligott of the Professional Drivers Medical Depots, about sleep apnea. To learn more about the clinics, click here. Air date: Nov. 7, 2008.

In today’s Listener’s Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about a press conference he participated in by the Union of Concerned Scientists, in which the organization offers its support for CARB’s proposed truck regulations.

• To read a Union of Concerned Scientists press release about the conference, click here.
• To view a series of slides mentioned during the conference, click here.
• To view the Union of Concerned Scientists Web site, click here.
• To view the Web site of CARB – the California Air Resources Board – click here.

Air date: Nov. 7, 2008.

In today’s Listener’s Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the California Air Resources Board inviting comments on its statewide plan to require that only environmentally clean trucks operate in the state.

The plan will require out-of-state small-fleet owner-operators to have costly particulate filters on their trucks five years from now — and have a truck that meets 2010 emission standards nine years from now.

• To comment on the California state-wide clean truck plan, click here.
• You can visit CARB’s Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 7, 2008.

Reed Black spoke with Mike Joyce about the changes in the House and Senate in Washington D.C. as well as each of our states; it requires us to move with the changes and continue to educate and mold our lawmakers.

• 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.
• You can also call 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: Nov. 7, 2008.

• To read about those ballot issues, click here;
• To read the vote totals, check today’s news from Land Line Magazine here;
• And you can read about more legislation in California here.

Air date: Nov. 6, 2008.

With the recent bailout of Wall Street, they just haven’t learned. Terry Scruton offers up a few thoughts on the Blog today.

• To read Terry’s blog, click here.
• To read other entries on the Land Line Now Blog, click here.

Frank N. Rippee of Apple Valley, CA, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 48 years of safe, accident-free driving, and has received the OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

• To read more about Frank, click here.
• To learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award, click here.

Air date: Nov. 6, 2008.

Terry Scruton talked with Lisa Shefelton, a nurse practitioner with the Professional Drivers Medical Depots, about cervical cancer. To learn more about the clinics, click here. Air date: Nov. 6, 2008.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold community workshops in November to gather the public input on the future of transportation. Workshops will consist of presentations by ADOT officials and opportunities for the public to speak and file comments.

• You can read the OOIDA Information Update here.
• Click here to see the workshop schedule and other information about the study.
• Click here if you wish to submit a comment online.

Air date: Nov. 6, 2008.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are planning to issue something called a temporary “day pass” that would allow owner-operators to occasionally visit the ports. OOIDA is negotiating with the ports to make the passes permanent for long-haul operators. To help OOIDA in its effort to keep the California ports open to long-haul owner-operators, the association is asking members to fill out a short, online survey that asks how often you go to one of the ports and what kind of equipment you operate. Click here to take the survey. Air date: Nov. 6, 2008.

• You can read more by The New York Times here.
• You can learn more from the EPA Web site here.
• You can go to the Eaton Web site here.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about spilt speed limits. 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: Nov. 5, 2008.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black reported on truck cargo theft – specifically, what are the favorite targets found by a study done by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. You can read more about the study on the Chubb Group’s Web site here. Air date: Nov. 5, 2008.

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 also asking truckers who call the line to answer this question, “Have you seen diesel below $3 a gallon? If so, where?” Air date: Nov. 5, 2008.

Terry Scruton presented an update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil.

• To read this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, click here.
• To check the price today through ProMiles, click here.
• To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge through OOIDA’s online guide, click here.

Air date: Nov. 5, 2008.

Reed Black spoke with Laura O’Neill about the Canadian speed limiter mandate and what will happen now that both Ontario and Quebec have jumped on the bandwagon:

• You can read a press release from OOIDA below:
• Quebec Minister Boulet Reneges on Speed Limiter Commitment
• OOIDA responds to speed limiter legislation with Notice of Intent
• You can read Special Releases from Land Line Magazine below:
• SPECIAL REPORT: Ontario jumps on Jan. 1 speed limiter bandwagon
• SPECIAL REPORT: Speed limiters will be mandatory Jan. 1 in Quebec

Air date: Nov. 4, 2008.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about a press conference by the Union of Concerned Scientists, in which the organization offers its support for CARB’s proposed truck regulations.

• To read a Union of Concerned Scientists press release about the conference, click here.
• To view a series of slides mentioned during the conference, click here.
• To view the Union of Concerned Scientists Web site, click here.
• To view the Web site of CARB – the California Air Resources Board – click here.
• To view the Web site of ATDynamics, an aerodynamic equipment maker, click here. You can also call them at 1-888-ATD-TAIL (1-888-283-8245).

Air date: Nov. 4, 2008.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about a new idling California Air Resource Board law that is intended to cut green house gases. You can read more by Land Line Magazine, here. Air date: Nov. 4, 2008.

Terry Scruton previewed the upcoming November issue of Land Line Magazine on today’s program.

• If you’re a trucker, and you’d like to receive the magazine, click here.
• If you would like to subscribe to Land Line’s Daily eNews, click here.
• You can view Land Line Magazine’s Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 4, 2008.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Tennessee – as is the case in many states across the country – transportation officials are looking for solutions to help pay for the state’s backlog of road work. And in New Jersey, a bill would give local governments authority to make certain traffic engineering decisions without approval from the state DOT.

• To read about more legislation in Tennessee, click here.
• To read about more legislation in New Jersey, click here.

Air date: Nov. 4, 2008.

Reed Black reported on the continuing decline in diesel fuel prices.

• To check the price today through ProMiles, click here.
• To read last week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, click here.
• To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge through OOIDA’s online guide, click here.

Air date: Nov. 3, 2008.

Dennis Farley of Douglasville, Georgia, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 4 years of safe, accident-free driving, and has received the OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

• To read more about Dennis, click here.
• To learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award, click here.

Air date: Nov. 3, 2008.

Mark Reddig and Joe Rajkovacz spoke with Paul Yurkovac and Shawn Heard, two owner-operators who are part of a group fighting for the rights of truckers – with help from OOIDA – at the Port of Hampton Roads.

• To read more about the Owner Operators Coalition of Virginia by Land Line Magazine, click here.
• Interested drivers can email the organization at info.oocva@yahoo.com;
• or leave a voicemail at 703-621-5063.
• You can visit the OOCVA Web site here.

Air date: Nov. 3, 2008.