FRIDAY RANT—Ontario, my way or highway—Land Line Magazine staff writer, David Tanner shared his thoughts on the Ontario government has turned a deaf ear to anyone speaking in opposition to mandatory speed limiters. You can read David’s rant in the February issue of Land Line Magazine. To read other entries in our Friday Rants Series, click here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to Judith Stone, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, who recently released its report on the nation’s highway safety laws. You can visit the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to civil engineer Andrew Herrmann of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently issued its report card on the national infrastructure system. You can visit the American Society of Civil Engineers Web site here. Air date: Jan. 30, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Laura O’Neill about a Congressional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on Energy Reduction and Environmental Sustainability in Surface Transportation, where the ATA presented their environmental plan.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can view the hearing in its entirety from the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 29, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked to Aaron Tippin, who offered to give a free copy of his new CD, “In Overdrive” to the first listener who can identify the truck on the cover pictured above. If you know the truck, just call our listener comment line at 800-324-6856. Be sure and leave your name and phone number so we can let you know if you won. Air date: Jan. 29, 2009.

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 listeners to answer this question, “Have you seen any diesel shortages anywhere?” Air date: Jan. 29, 2009.

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: Jan. 29, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Florida, the Legislature approved a bill that would increase fines for driving violations. Meanwhile in Oklahoma, drivers of overweight vehicles would face increased fines depending on how heavily the trucks are loaded.

· You can read about more legislation in Florida, click here.

· You can read about more legislation in Oklahoma, click here.

Air date: Jan. 29, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Mississippi, a vast array of bills – including measures on truck weights, crossover wreck reduction and headlights in bad weather – are up for consideration that are of interest to truckers.

You can read about more legislation in Mississippi here. Air date: Jan. 28, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action in New Jersey that concerns snow and ice removal. It is important to point out to your lawmakers the near impossibility of complying with legislation like S-520.

· To read the New Jersey Call to Action, click here.

· To find contact information for your lawmakers, you can click here.

· You can also contact the OOIDA Membership department at 1-800-444-5791 for your lawmakers contact information.

· To become a member of the OOIDA Call to Action team, click here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Jan. 28, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black spoke about the upcoming switch of TV to digital transmission on Feb. 17, 2009.

· You can apply for coupon to help pay for a converter box – or learn more about the transition – here.

· You can also call for a coupon at 1-888-DTV-2009.

Air date: Jan. 28, 2009.

We conclude a 3-day special presentation on the controversial topic of sleep apnea in trucking. Freelance Journalist Jim Park will talk with Dr. Allan Pack, a sleep scientist, and Mark Reddig will discuss the topic with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation and Joe Rajkovacz, regulatory affairs specialist at OOIDA.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the CDL Medical Review board apnea recommendations, click here.

· You can visit Medical Review Board Web site here.

· You can visit CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site here to calculate your BMI.

· To view the Web site of The Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania, click here.

· To read an opinion column by OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz on apnea, click here.

Air date: Jan. 28, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported about a trucking protest against speed limiters in Ontario, Canada that has been rescheduled from December.

· You can read more about the protest from Land Line Magazine here.

· Also, truckers are encouraged to make their views known regarding plans to require speed limiters in Quebec and Ontario.

o 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.

o 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:

o E-mail us at sherry_murry@ooida.com;

o Or call the Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: Jan. 28, 2009.

We continue a 3-day special presentation on the controversial topic of sleep apnea in trucking. Freelance Journalist Jim Park will talk with Dr. Allan Pack, a sleep scientist, and Mark Reddig will discuss the topic with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation and Joe Rajkovacz, regulatory affairs specialist at OOIDA.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the CDL Medical Review board apnea recommendations, click here.

· You can visit Medical Review Board Web site here.

· You can visit CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site here to calculate your BMI.

· To view the Web site of The Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania, click here.

· To read an opinion column by OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz on apnea, click here.

Air date: Jan. 27, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that the rumors of RigMaster’s closing have been confirmed by a fax from the RigMaster Power Corp. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Jan. 27, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported a federal judge has ruled that OOIDA and other parties can continue to raise legal objections to the Clean Truck Program that the ports of LA and Long Beach are adopting. You can read more on the program from Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Jan. 26, 2009.

We begin a 3-day special presentation on the controversial topic of sleep apnea in trucking. Freelance Journalist Jim Park will talk with Dr. Allan Pack, a sleep scientist, and Mark Reddig with discuss the topic with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation and Joe Rajkovacz, regulatory affairs specialist at OOIDA.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the CDL Medical Review board apnea recommendations, click here.

· You can visit Medical Review Board Web site here.

· You can visit CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site here to calculate your BMI.

· To view the Web site of the The Center for Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania, click here.

· To read an opinion column by OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz on apnea, click here.

Air date: Jan. 26, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for Colorado truckers. The “Courtesy Bill”, HB 10-42 would require slow-moving vehicles to drive in the right lane or pull off the road and let traffic pass. It is imperative that you share your thoughts to your lawmakers today. The final vote on the bill could be as early as Monday—so make your call now.

· To find contact information for your lawmakers, please click here.

· You can read the entire bill here.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· To become a member of the OOIDA Call to Action team, click here.

Air date: Jan. 23, 2009.

Reed Black shared his thoughts on all the tracking and surveillance technology we live with today.

· To read Reed’s rant, click here.

· To read other entries in our Friday Rants series, click here.

Air date: Jan. 23, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig mentioned that as a thank-you to our members, OOIDA is extending the $25 rate for new memberships and for renewals through Jan. 31. All you have to do is call 1-800-444-5791 and ask for Membership. Air date: Jan. 23, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about TWIC—the Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

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

Air date: Jan. 23, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about getting involved with the legislative process.

· To call your U.S. senators or U.S. representative about trucking related legislation, dial (202) 224-3121.

· For tips on writing your members of Congress, click here.

· To get a fax number, e-mail address or street address to write your members of Congress, call the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Jan. 23, 2009.

Terry Scruton gave us our first look at President Barack Obama’s new Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood. You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Jan. 23, 2009.

Truckers who purchased an EPA-approved APU or other idling-reduction system after October 4^th, 2008 are eligible for an exemption from the 12% federal excise tax.

· To see which commercial products are on the approved list and learn more about the program, you can go to the EPA Web site 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: Jan. 23, 2009.

Terry Scruton gets some advice on handling ticket issues from Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law - who also write the “Road Law” column in Land Line Magazine – about the top legal questions OOIDA receives from truckers. If you have questions or comments regarding transportation law, you can:

· Call 1-888-276-8000

· Fax a question to (405) 242-2040; or

· Send an e-mail.

· Or click here for more information.

Air date: Jan. 22, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Alabama, a lawmaker renews push to address steel coil “fall-offs” on state roads. While in New Jersey, a practice followed by professional drivers for decades could soon become law.

· You can read about more legislation in Alabama, click here.

· You can read about more legislation in New Jersey, click here.

Air date: Jan. 22, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Donna Ryun, OOIDA’s communications director and Land Line Magazine columnist, spoke about the different Web sites OOIDA has.

· You can go to OOIDA.com here.

· You can go to OOIDA’s PAC Web site here.

· You can go to truckvote.com here.

· You can go to OOIDA’s Legislative Watch Web site here.

· You can go to OOIDA’s Turn Down Hot Fuel Web site here.

· You can go to OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Web site here.

· You can go to Land Line Now’s Web site here.

· You can go to Land Line Magazine’s Web site here.

· To send Donna a question, click here.

Air date: Jan. 22, 2009.

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 listeners to answer this question, “Have you heard of companies refusing to pay for, or telling their drivers not to use, additives to prevent gelling?” Air date: Jan. 21, 2009.

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

· 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: Jan. 21, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to John Kennedy of the National Safety Council, who is calling for a total ban on using a cell phone while driving, hands free or not. You can go to the National Safety Council Web site here. Air date: Jan. 21, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about what OOIDA has to offer company drivers.

· You can read a blog by Mark Reddig here.

· You can read other blogs on the Land Line Now Daily Blog here.

Air date: Jan. 21, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to OOIDA member Scott Grenerth, who is making his voice heard in our nation’s capital. OOIDA encourages all its members to get involved in the legislative process:

· To call your U.S. senators or U.S. representative about trucking related legislation, dial (202) 224-3121.

· For tips on writing your members of Congress, click here.

· To get a fax number, e-mail address or street address to write your members of Congress, call the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Jan. 21, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rod Nofziger about the administration of new President Barack Obama, who took office today. You can go to the official White House Web site here. Air date: Jan. 20, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Montana, several bills address truck weights, CDL English only testing, and the use of headlights. You can read about more legislation in Montana here. Air date: Jan. 20, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with John Felmy, chief economist with the American Petroleum Institute, about the current price of oil and where it's headed in the future. You can visit the American Petroleum Institute Web site here. Air date: Jan. 20, 2009.

Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offered up some of our patented Roses & Razzberrries. 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. 19, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation about the recent meeting of the TRB – the Transportation Research Board

• You can view the TRB Web site here.
• You can search the list of sessions at the annual meeting to see what topics were discussed here.

Air date: Jan. 19, 2009.

Charlie Morasch points out the contradiction between the Pentagon’s acceptance of different body types for our armed forces, while the FMCSA’s Medical Review Board demands far higher standards for truckers.

· To read Charlie’s rant, click here.

· To read other entries in our Friday Rants series, click here.

Air date: Jan. 16, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Laura O’Neill about the final version Hours-of-Service regulation, which recently was approved by the White House Office 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: Jan. 16, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to Richard Gersh, vice President of Terrafugia about the flying car, “Transition”. You can learn more about Terrafugia and the “Transition” at Terrafugia’s Web site here. Air date: Jan. 16, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about TWIC—the Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit the Transportation Security Administration Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 16, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported the U.S. EPA has approved California's plan to outlaw older, fuel-powered reefers beginning on July 17, 2009. On that date, diesel-powered reefer units that are model year 2001 or older will be prohibited. Each year, the state will require successively newer reefer engines. For further compliance information:

· You can call the TRU (Transport Refrigeration Unit) Helpline at 1-888-878-2826 (1-888-TRU-ATCM)

· You can visit the CARB (California Air Resources Board) Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 16, 2009.

OOIDA’s Mike Joyce discussed the organizational meeting of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee. He also talked about OOIDA members getting involved in the legislative process:

· To call your U.S. senators or U.S. representative about trucking related legislation, dial (202) 224-3121.

· For tips on writing your members of Congress, click here.

· To get a fax number, e-mail address or street address to write your members of Congress, call the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Jan. 5, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In New Jersey, a new law gives local governments authority to make certain traffic engineering decisions without approval from the state DOT. And in Montana, a state lawmaker has offered a measure that would urge 24-hour operation of the Turner port of entry on state highway 241.

· You can read about more legislation in New Jersey here.

· You can read about more legislation in Montana here.

Air date: Jan. 15, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with OOIDA member Donald Snare. Donald had the honor to transport a replica of Air Force One into Washington, DC, for the National Presidential Inauguration Festival.

· You can see the Air Force One replica on the My FOX DC Web site here.

· You can learn more about the festival at their Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 15, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce about the recent meeting of the Transportation Research Board. You can go to the TRB Web site here. Air date: Jan. 14, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for all truckers in Ohio. The Ohio Turnpike Commission is set to eliminate the volume discount and change the way tolls are collected.

· To let the Turnpike Commissioners know how higher tolls are going to affect your trucking business, you can:

o Send an email to the Ohio Turnpike Commission here;

o Mail a letter to:

Ohio Turnpike Commission

Attn: Public Affairs Department

682 Prospect St.

Berea, OH 44017

o Fax a letter to (440) 234-3881;

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here;

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Jan. 15, 2009.

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 listeners to answer these questions, “What do you think is going to happen with the price of diesel? And, if you are driving in cold weather, are you having any problems with gelling? If so, how are you dealing with it?” Air date: Jan. 14, 2009.

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: Jan. 14, 2009.

In today’s Follow-Up, Reed Black spoke with a Ford Motor Company developer about new technology that enables parents to watchdog their teens when they have the family car – all using a key. You can read more by Ford Motor Company here. Air date: Jan. 14, 2009.

In today’s Follow Up, Reed Black reported on a study bringing together many studies on red-light cameras, as well as that study’s basic conclusion – that they are installed to raise money instead of raising the level of public safety. You can read the results of the study by the University of South Florida here. Air date: Jan. 14, 2009.

Terry Scruton talks with Dr. John McElligott of the PDMD Clinics about sleep apnea – a medical condition that’s generating a lot of talk in the trucking industry. You can visit PDMD Web site here. Air date: Jan. 13, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Maine, several bills of interest to truck drivers have been offered dealing with APU’s, rest areas and driving distractions. While in New Jersey, “move over,” a practice followed by professional drivers for decades, could soon become law.

· To read about more legislation in Maine, click here.

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

Air date: Jan. 13, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Laura O’Neill of OOIDA Washington DC office answered a question posed by one of our listeners concerning the Ontario speed limiter issue that OOIDA continues to fight.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here, here and here.

· Click here to read the Ontario regulations.

· To read OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston’s letter to Canadian officials, click here.

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

o 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.

o 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 or call OOIDA. Either:

o E-mail us at sherry_murry@ooida.com;

o Call OOIDA headquarters at 1-800-444-5791 and ask for Sherry at extension 1143;

o Or call the Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: Jan. 13, 2009.

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: Jan. 12, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about insurance for company drivers.

· 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: Jan. 12, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General has issued a report on the Highway Watch program. You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Jan. 12, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black spoke about the deadline for TWIC – the Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

· You can see the different deadlines for the different ports here.

· You can visit the Transportation Security Administration Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 12, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Laura O’Neill with an update on the Ontario speed limiter regulations officials have officially published for all heavy trucks. However, OOIDA continues the fight to stop the implementation of the regulation.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here, here and here.

· Click here to read the Ontario regulations.

· To read OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston’s letter to Canadian officials, click here.

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

o 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.

o 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 or call OOIDA. Either:

o E-mail us at sherry_murry@ooida.com;

o Call OOIDA headquarters at 1-800-444-5791 and ask for Sherry at extension 1143;

o Or call the Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: Jan. 9, 2009.

Land Line Magazine’s Sandi Soendker says Illinois’ governor is missing out on the real money-making opportunity.

· To read Sandi’s rant, click here.

· To read other entries in our Friday Rants series, click here.

Air date: Jan. 9, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about rest areas in Indiana disappearing, taking away truck parking.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit the Indiana Department of Transportation Web site here.

· You can read a press release from the INDOT here.

Air date: Jan. 9, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation talks about a discussion of EOBRs that took place recently at a meeting of the CVSA – the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. You can go to the CVSA Web site here. Air date: Jan. 9, 2009.

Michael Zanella of Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 14 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Michael, click here.

· To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Jan. 8, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that many routes are closed due to rain, snow, and mudslides throughout the country. The state with the largest number of closures is Washington. You can go to Washington State Department of Transportation Web site here. Air date: Jan. 8, 2009.

Terry Scruton discusses computers, accounting and other business matters with John Ewing of the Truckers Helper. For more information, check out The Truckers Helper on the Web site here. Air date: Jan. 8, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Jamie Boydston and Craig LaMaster, financial advisors from Mass Financial Group, who offered advice on how to handle your money during these tough economic times.

· You can go to the Mass Financial Group Inc. Web site here.

· OOIDA offers several links to assist you in figuring your cost of operation below:

o An online guidebook that leads you through figuring your cost of operation can be found here.

o A spreadsheet you can use online can be found here. (This requires no additional software on your computer.)

o A worksheet you can download on your computer and modify can be found here. (Please note, this is an Excel program and you must have Excel on your computer to download, you can work off the spreadsheet without downloading it.)

o You can read more in Land Line Magazine May 2008 issue here.

Air date: Jan. 8, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Michigan, a bill has been approved that would implement the Unified Carrier Registration. While in Kansas, a state senator wants to charge higher tolls on the Turnpike based on vehicle speed.

· To read about more legislation in Michigan, click here.

· To read about more legislation in Kansas, click here.

Air date: Jan. 8, 2009.

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: Jan. 7, 2009.

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 had a caller say he was making more money when the price of diesel was high because of his fuel surcharge, so our question this week is, “Were you making more money when diesel was $4.76 a gallon or are you making more money now?” Air date: Jan. 7, 2009.

In today’s Follow Up, Reed Black spoke about a weather-delayed convoy in the Canadian province of Ontario that was planned for Dec. 19, to protest the speed limiters. Ontario officials have officially published regulation for speed limiters on all heavy trucks. However, OOIDA continues the fight to stop the implementation of the regulation.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here, here and here.

· Click here to read the Ontario regulations.

· To read OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston’s letter to Canadian officials, click here.

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

o 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.

o 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:

o E-mail us at sherry_murry@ooida.com;

o Or call the Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: Jan. 7, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for truckers in Maryland. The Maryland Transportation Authority has proposed increasing tolls for heavy trucks by 50 percent — while making no increase in tolls for four-wheelers. The Transportation Authority will accept public comments on the proposal until Jan. 27.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can learn more from the Maryland Transportation Authority Web site here.

· If you would like to express your views, send them to

o Attn: Mr. Ronald L. Freeland
Executive Secretary
Maryland Transportation Authority
2310 Broening Hwy., Suite 150
Baltimore, MD 21224
E-mail: mdtatollrates@mdta.state.md.us

· A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29^th at 9 a.m. It will be held at the Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Hwy., Suite 160, Baltimore, MD 21224. Call 410-537-1005 or 410-355-7024 TTY at least 48 hours in advance if you require special accommodations to attend the hearing.

Air date: Jan. 7, 2009.

Richard A. Tilley of Pasadena, TX, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for three years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Richard, click here.

· To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Jan. 6, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Illinois, a new law is intended to help the State Police purchase new vehicles and outfit all squad cars with video cameras. Meanwhile, in Missouri, a lawmaker is calling for a mandate of biodiesel use, while another wants to drop the state’s ethanol rule.

· To read about more legislation in Illinois, click here.

· To read about more legislation in Missouri, click here.

Air date: Jan. 6, 2009.

The Maryland Transportation Authority has proposed increasing tolls for heavy trucks by 50 percent — while making no increase in tolls for four-wheelers. The Transportation Authority will accept public comments on the proposal until Jan. 27, 2009.

· You can learn more from the Maryland Transportation Authority Web site here.

· If you would like to express your views, send them to mdtatollrates@mdta.state.md.us.

Air date: Jan. 6, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with OOIDA’s Rick Craig and Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine about an FMCSA ruling regarding maintenance of intermodal chassis.

• You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.
• You can read the FMCSA intermodal regulation here.
• You can go to the FMCSA Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 6, 2009.

OOIDA’s Rod Nofziger discussed the new session of Congress, and about how truckers can have an impact on policy.

• To call your U.S. senators or U.S. representative about TRUCC, dial (202) 224-3121.
• For tips on writing your members of Congress, click here.
• To get a fax number, e-mail address or street address to write your members of Congress, call the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Jan. 5, 2009.

Journalist Jim Park spoke with Dr. Allan Pack, director of the Sleep Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, about the problems and challenges associated with sleep apnea.

· To read an opinion column by OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz on apnea, click here.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the CDL Medical Review board apnea recommendations, click here.

· To read Mark’s blogs on the topic, click on one of these links:

o BMI – it stands for “Bums Messing up the Industry”

o Maybe the FMCSA should sleep on it …

o BMI – a bloody mess, indeed

· You can read a blog by Land Line Magazine’s Charlie Morasch here.

· You can visit Medical Review Board Web site here.

· You can visit CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site here to calculate your BMI.

Air date: Jan. 5, 2009.

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: Jan. 5, 2009.

In today’s news, Terry Scruton reported John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois, is kicking off the new year with an open house for its Truck Driver Training program. For more information, visit the school online here. Air date: Jan. 2, 2009.

In today’s news, Terry Scruton reported on toll increases in Maine and Pennsylvania.

· More information on the toll increases Maine Turnpike, you can visit the Maine Turnpike Web site here.

· More information on the toll increases for Pennsylvania Turnpike, you can visit the Pennsylvania Turnpike Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 2, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Missouri, a leading lawmaker has offered a bill that includes several truck provisions. Meanwhile in South Carolina, a lawmaker is proposing big changes at the State Ports Authority.

· To read about more legislation in Missouri, click here.

· To read about more legislation in South Carolina, click here.

Air date: Jan. 2, 2008.

Reed Black spoke with Rick Craig and Jami Jones about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration new final rule for new entrants.

· You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit the FMCSA Web site here.

Air date: Jan. 2, 2009.

Terry Scruton speaks with OOIDA regulatory affairs specialist Joe Rajkovacz about how OOIDA is helping truckers in Antelope Valley, CA, fight against restrictive parking regulations. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Jan. 2, 2009.