In today’s news, Reed Black reminded those who cross the U.S. border from Canada or Mexico for any reason, you will be required to have a passport or other approved documentation as of June 1. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: May 29, 2009.

Reed Black reminded us in his news that the annual inspection blitz conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is set for June 2-4 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

· You can read about what the CVSA will be checking for in Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit the CVSA Web site here.

Air date: May 29, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Doug Driscoll, the executive director of Trucker Buddy International.

· You can visit the Trucker Buddy Web site here.

· You can visit the Trucker Buddy Nation Web site here.

· To become a Trucker Buddy, click here.

Air date: May 29, 2009.

With a final decision by the Commonwealth Transportation Board expected in June, now is the time to let Virginia Governor Tim Kaine know your opinion of the state DOT’s plan to close 19 of the 42 rest areas in the state.

· To contact Governor Kaine:

o Mailing address:

The Honorable Timothy Kaine
P.O. Box 1475
Richmond, Virginia 23218

o Street address:

The Honorable Timothy Kaine
Office of the Governor
Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

o Phone Numbers:
Phone: (804) 786-2211
Fax: (804) 371-6351
TTY/TDD (For the Hearing Impaired):

1-800-828-1120, or 711

· Email the Governor here.

· To get your state lawmakers contact information, click here.

· In addition to contacting Gov. Kaine and your lawmakers, you should write a letter to your local newspaper about VDOT’s proposal to close these rest areas.

· You can read the OOIDA Virginia Call to Action here.

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

· You can read the letter to Governor Tim Kaine from OOIDA Todd Spencer here.

Air date: May 29, 2009.

Land Line Magazine’s David Tanner offers a few thoughts about an effort to get some toll road users a refund on misallocated toll money. Air date: May 29, 2009.

· To read Dave’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: May 29, 2009.

With a final decision by the Commonwealth Transportation Board expected in June, now is the time to let Virginia Governor Tim Kaine know your opinion of the state DOT’s plan to close 19 of the 42 rest areas in the state.

· To contact Governor Kaine:

o Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1475
Richmond, Virginia 23218

o Street address:
Office of the Governor
Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

o Phone Numbers:
Phone: (804) 786-2211
Fax: (804) 371-6351
TTY/TDD (For the Hearing Impaired):

1-800-828-1120, or 711

· Email the Governor here.

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

· You can read the letter to Governor Tim Kaine from OOIDA Todd Spencer here.

Air date: May 28, 2009.

Terry Scruton brings us information on a new program offered by OOIDA that’s designed to keep truckers safe from identity theft.

· You can learn more about OOIDA Identity Management Services here.

· You can reach OOIDA Medical Department at 1-800-715-9369.

Air date: May 28, 2009.

Jami Jones spoke to Todd Spencer about the Mexican Cross-Border Trucking issue. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is making it clear that he hopes to have a new Mexican cross-border trucking operation in place by early summer. And while he has pledged to add safeguards that the original demonstration project didn’t have, few in Congress or the trucking industry think the necessary safeguards can be put in place in such a short time.

Congressman John Salazar and Congressman Jerry Moran have voted in the past to oppose opening our highways to Mexican trucks, but now seem to have changed their minds. Instead of pushing for a new Mexican truck program, why are the Congressmen not questioning the legality of Mexico’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports?

· Now is the time to contact your lawmakers, the President and the Dept. of Transportation:

· The telephone number for Congressman Salazar’s Capitol Hill office is (202) 225-4761.

Call the Capitol Hill office first but you may also want to call his local offices:

o Alamosa – (719) 587-5105

o Durango – (970) 259-1012

o Grand Junction – (970) 245-7107

o Pueblo – (719) 543-8200

· The telephone number for Congressman Moran's Capitol Hill office is (202) 225-2715.

Call the Capitol Hill office first, but you may also want to call his local offices:

o Hays - (785) 628-6401

o Hutchison - (620) 665-6138

o Salina - (785) 309-0572

· You can read more on the Hot Issue at OOIDA.com here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine below:

o SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA meets with LaHood on Mexican truck program

o SPECIAL REPORT: Cross-border trucking program appears on fast track

· To read Jim Johnston’s letter to President Obama, click here;

· To read OOIDA’s release on the letter, click here;

· To call your 2 Senators and your Representative in the House, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121, provide the operator with your home zip code. The operator will connect you with the offices of your elected representatives.

· To write and/or fax to your Senators click here.

· To write and/or fax to your U.S. Representative click here.

· You can get contact information by calling the Membership Department at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791;

· To contact the White House, click here to send an e-mail;

· Write the President at The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500;

· Or call the White House at (202) 456-1111 or fax at (202) 456-2461.

Air date: May 28, 2009.

.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In New Jersey, a bill seeks the help of truckers in reporting suspicious activity. Meanwhile in Louisiana, a bill would limit left lane use.

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

· You can go to the OOIDA Tracer Web site here.

· You can read about more legislation in Louisiana here.

Air date: May 28, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black reported on the effort by a state lawmaker in Pennsylvania to renew the effort to toll Interstate 80. The Federal Highway Administration rejected Pennsylvania’s plan to toll last year.

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

· You can visit The Alliance to Stop I-80 tolling Web site here.

Air date: May 27, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke with Montana State Representative Bill Nooney who led the charge to outlaw red-light traffic cameras in the state.

· You can read about more legislation in Montana here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 27, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with Doreen Weakley of OOIDA's Business Assistance Department about the One Stop Shop for your authority needs.

· You can find more information here.

· For more information or assistance contact the Business Assistance Unit at 800-444-5791.

Air date: May 27, 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 Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Are you using ultra low sulfur diesel and have you had any problems with it?” Air date: May 27, 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: May 27, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to Rod Nofziger about the Mexican Cross-Border Trucking issue. US Transportation secretary Ray LaHood is making it clear that he hopes to have a new Mexican cross-border trucking operation in place by early summer. And while he has pledged to add safeguards that the original demonstration project didn’t have, few in Congress or the trucking industry think the necessary safeguards can be put in place in such a short time.

Now is the time to contact your lawmakers, the President and the Dept. of Transportation.

· You can read more on the Hot Issue at OOIDA.com here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine below:

o SPECIAL REPORT: OOIDA meets with LaHood on Mexican truck program

o SPECIAL REPORT: Cross-border trucking program appears on fast track

· To read Jim Johnston’s letter to President Obama, click here;

· To read OOIDA’s release on the letter, click here;

· To call your 2 Senators and your Representative in the House, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121, provide the operator with your home zip code. The operator will connect you with the offices of your elected representatives.

· To write and/or fax to your Senators click here.

· To write and/or fax to your U.S. Representative click here.

· You can get contact information by calling the Membership Department at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791;

· To contact the White House, click here to send an e-mail;

· Write the President at The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500;

· Or call the White House at (202) 456-1111 or fax at (202) 456-2461.

Air date: May 27, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about insurance requirements for hauling household goods.

· You can find more information on OOIDA’s insurance programs by clicking here.

· You can also call the insurance department directly at 1-800-715-9369.

· If you have a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air, you can call the Land Line Now Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: May 26, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with Dan Arcy of Shell Rotella about keeping your truck lubed. You can find more information on the Shell Rotella Web site here. Air date: May 26, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Ohio, a bill would bring back split speed limits. While in Virginia, a new law prohibits “texting” while driving.

· You can read about more legislation in Ohio here.

· You can read about more legislation in Virginia here.

Air date: May 26, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Rod Nofziger of OOIDA’s Washington, DC about HR2200 which includes the SAFE Truckers Act.

· You can read the text of HR2200 here.

· You can go to the Transportation Security Administration Web site about the Transportation Worker Identification Credential here.

· To call your member of Congress about the bill, dial (202) 224-3121.

· You can get other contact information by calling the Membership Department at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 26, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about an effort by a state lawmaker in Pennsylvania to renew the effort to toll Interstate 80. The Federal Highway Administration rejected Pennsylvania’s plan to toll last year. You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: May 22, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Mike Joyce of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about HR 2454, an energy bill that could lead to a cap-and-trade system of managing carbon emissions.

· To view the text of the bill, click here;

· To call your members of Congress about the bill, dial (202) 224-3121.

Air date: May 22, 2009.

Land Line Magazine staff Writer Dave Tanner says more people would know if they understood trucker math.

· To read Dave’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: May 22, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about Jason’s Law, HR 2156, which would provide grants to create safe, secure truck parking across the country.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· To read the bill, click here;

· To read OOIDA’s Call to Action about Jason’s Law, click here;

· To contact your Representative in the House through the U.S. Capitol switchboard, dial (202) 224-3121;

· If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Association at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 22, 2009.

Michael MacPherson of Woodstock, Ontario, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 13 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: May 21, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the OOIDA lawsuit over the effort by state enforcement officers to use the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist or Report – and the interview process associated with it – to put truckers out of service.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s Special Report on the filing, click here.

· To read a copy of the lawsuit, click here;

· Visit ooida.com for updates on the lawsuit.

· If you’ve been put out of service in either Minnesota or Indiana as a result of the checklist, you’re encouraged to contact OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· Checklist Fatigue – A Land Line Now Special Series—Land Line Now presents a print version of our four-part series about the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist, which is being used in Minnesota and Indiana as part of a process that frequently leads to truckers being put out of service. To read the stories in the series, click on the links below:

o Part I: A so-called 'survey' puts a 30-year safe driver out of service

o Part II: Critics say checklist subjective, unscientific; officers stand by process

o Part III: A conversation with the man who created the list, Capt. Ken Urquhart

o Part IV: OOIDA officials say Minnesota's method creates more problems than it solves

o Checklist Fatigue: A Follow-up - E-mail indicates that some Minnesota officials are trying to hide checklist from truckers, media – and state lawmakers

Air date: May 21, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Rod Nofziger about the Mexican Cross-Border Trucking issue.

· You can read more on the Hot Issue at OOIDA.com here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· To read Jim Johnston’s letter to President Obama, click here;

· To read OOIDA’s release on the letter, click here;

· To call any member of Congress, you can dial the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121;

· You can get contact information by calling the Membership Department at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791;

· To contact the White House, click here to send an e-mail;

· Write the President at The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500;

· Or call the White House at (202) 456-1111.

Air date: May 21, 2009.

.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Nevada, lawmakers are pursuing legislation to increase the diesel tax for truckers. While in Montana, a new law puts a stop to the use of red-light cameras to catch drivers running red lights.

· You can read a Nevada OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read about more legislation in Nevada here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read about more legislation in Montana here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 21, 2009.

Terry Scruton brings us information on a new program offered by OOIDA that’s designed to keep truckers safe from identity theft.

· You can learn more about OOIDA Identity Management Services here.

· You can reach OOIDA Medical Department at 1-800-715-9369.

Air date: May 21, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action concerning OOIDA’s longstanding position of opposing increases to truck size and weight limits on the National Highway System.

· You can read the National Call to Action here.

· H.R. 779, S. 1618, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or SHIPA: SHIPA retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles.

o For the text of the House version, click here.

o For the text of the Senate version, click here.

· Please call your lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ask that they commit to supporting H.R. 1618 or S.779 by signing on as cosponsors to those bills.

· To contact your Representative or your two Senators, simply call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and provide the operator with your home zip code. The operator will connect you to the offices of your lawmakers.

· You can call OOIDA at (800) 444-5791. Association staff will be happy to provide you contact information for your elected officials.

Air date: May 21, 2009.

Mark Reddig reminded listeners about several bills the association is asking truckers to call their lawmakers about:

· H.R. 1071, the Keeping America's Freeways Free Act: This bill would prohibit, with a specified exception, the imposition or collection of a toll on any portion of a federal highway facility. For the text of this bill, click here.

· S. 884, The Transportation Equity for All Americans Act: S 8-84 excludes privatized highway miles as a factor in calculating the state apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds. The bill defines "privatized highway" as a highway subject to an agreement giving a private entity control over the highway's operation and ownership over collected highway toll revenues. For the text of this bill, click here.

· S. 885, The Transportation Access for All Americans Act: This is a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special depreciation and amortization rules for highway and related property subject to long-term leases, and for other purposes. The bill is intended to discourage highway leasing. For the text of this bill, click here.

· H.R. 779, S. 1618, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or SHIPA: SHIPA retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles.

o For the text of the House version, click here.

o For the text of the Senate version, click here.

To call your members of the House or Senate about any of these bills, call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Air Date: May 20, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the OOIDA lawsuit over the effort by state enforcement officers to use the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist or Report – and the interview process associated with it – to put truckers out of service.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s Special Report on the filing, click here.

· To read a copy of the lawsuit, click here;

· Visit ooida.com for updates on the lawsuit.

· If you’ve been put out of service in either Minnesota or Indiana as a result of the checklist, you’re encouraged to contact OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· Checklist Fatigue – A Land Line Now Special Series—Land Line Now presents a print version of our four-part series about the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist, which is being used in Minnesota and Indiana as part of a process that frequently leads to truckers being put out of service. To read the stories in the series, click on the links below:

o Part I: A so-called 'survey' puts a 30-year safe driver out of service

o Part II: Critics say checklist subjective, unscientific; officers stand by process

o Part III: A conversation with the man who created the list, Capt. Ken Urquhart

o Part IV: OOIDA officials say Minnesota's method creates more problems than it solves

o Checklist Fatigue: A Follow-up - E-mail indicates that some Minnesota officials are trying to hide checklist from truckers, media – and state lawmakers

Air date: May 20, 2009.

OOIDA members John Eisel, Jerry Tolliver, Thomas Hunsberger and Virgil Mullinsare sponsoring the membership cost for 10 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: May 20, 2009.

About 300 people gathered at John’s Tavern in Stamford, New York on Saturday for an auction to benefit Hope Rivenburg and her four children. They raised $4,000 for the widow of Jason Rivenburg—the trucker murdered while he sat at an abandoned gas station in South Carolina.

Friends and family have organized another fund-raiser for June 6^th—a motorcycle ‘poker run’ than will end at John’s Tavern—where Hope Rivenburg used to work. For information on the poker run, you can contact Sandy Swart at 607-652-7389 or Bill Palmer at 607-538-9866. Air date: May 20, 2009.

Reed Black talked to a trucker and OOIDA Life Member who is taking part in the annual motorcycle pilgrimage from California to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.

· You can see pictures of the Run for the Wall as it passed OOIDA Headquarters.

o From the Land Line Now Web site here.

o From the OOIDA Web site here.

· You can visit the Run for the Wall Web site here.

Air date: May 20, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black reported on the effort by a state lawmaker in Pennsylvania to renew the effort to toll Interstate 80. The Federal Highway Administration rejected Pennsylvania’s plan to toll last year. You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: May 20, 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 Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Are you seeing any place that is not selling ultra low sulfur diesel?” Air date: May 20, 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: May 20, 2009.

Dr. John may be down…but he’s not out by a long shot. Dr. John McElligott has set up a new operation called ‘Truckers On-Call Center’ that links truckers all over the country with doctors and clinics in their area. McElligott’s own PD-MD clinics shut down recently because of financial problems. But he says the new service will link truckers with the same quality of medical care the clinics offered.

· To use the Truckers On-Call Center, truckers are asked to pay a $15 a month fee-- or $25 for teams.

· The Call Center’s phone number is 1-865-862-8902.

· You can FAX medical records to the Call Center at 1-865-558-9551.

Air date: May 20, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for Nevada truckers. If a bill moving through the state Senate becomes law, fueling up in Nevada could cost you an extra 7 cents per gallon. This increase would pertain only to large trucks. Contact your state Senator today at 800-995-9080 and ask them to vote NO on AB235.

· If you need other contact information for your lawmakers, like an e-mail address or FAX number, call the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read the OOIDA Nevada Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 20, 2009.

You can also take a more active role by joining the association’s Call to Action list. When important trucking and transportation bills come before Congress or your state legislature, we can inform you directly by e-mail. To sign up for the Call to Action list, just send an e-mail with your name, membership number and your current e-mail address to calltoaction@ooida.com. Air date: May 20, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Melissa Theriault-Rohan about Jason’s Law, HR 2156, which would provide grants to create safe, secure truck parking across the country.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· To read the bill, click here;

· To read OOIDA’s Call to Action about Jason’s Law, click here;

· To contact your Representative in the House through the U.S. Capitol switchboard, dial (202) 224-3121;

· If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Association at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 19, 2009.

Jesse L. Wood, Jr. of Lake Jackson, TX, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 11 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Chris, click here.

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

Air date: May 19, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Illinois, a bill on its way to the governor would bring an end to split speeds in the state.

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

· You can read an OOIDA Illinois Call to Action here.

· You can read about other legislation in Illinois here.

Air date: May 19, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with a lawyer who has filed suit against the Massachusetts Turnpike, asking for a refund on tolls not spent on that road – especially those that went to retire debt on the Big Dig. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: May 19, 2009.

In mid-April, the West Virginia Parkways Authority unveiled a proposal to increase tolls by 60 percent for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles on the state turnpike. The authority has called four public hearings this month in advance of a vote scheduled in June.

The current base toll for five-axle commercial trucks on the West Virginia Turnpike is $4.25, which would increase to $6.75 under the “preferred” scenario recommended by the consulting firm of Wilbur Smith and Associates. Tolls for passenger vehicles would also increase by 60 percent to $2 from a base toll of $1.25.

Public hearings are scheduled to take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time as follows:

• Tuesday, May 19, at Riverside High School in Kanawha Co., 1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015;
• Wednesday, May 20, at Fayette County Courthouse, 100 Court St., Main Courtroom, Second Floor, Fayetteville, WV 25840;
• Thursday, May 21, at Raleigh County Armory, Rooms C-F, 200 Armory Drive, Beckley, WV 25801; and
• Friday, May 22, 2009 – Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 W. Main St., Princeton, WV 24740.

Click here to read the hearing announcement.

If you cannot attend the hearing but would like to submit comments, fill out the form available here and mail it to:

· Parkways Authority

ATTN: "Comments on Proposed Toll Changes"

P.O. Box 1469

Charleston, WV 25325.

· You can read the OOIDA West Virginia Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Parkway officials said the additional revenue will erase years of deferred maintenance. They hope the toll increase will generate up to $73 million per year starting in 2010, and up to $100 million per year by 2025. Air date: May 18, 2009.

Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offer a chance for fame – or infamy – to people and events in the news. If you 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: May 18, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Land Line Magazine staff writer Charlie Morasch about action in Tennessee that could mean new CDL tests for up to 5,000 truckers. To read Charlie’s coverage, click here. Air date: May 18, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Land Line Magazine staff writer David Tanner about a protest planned by OOIDA member Scott Mooney.

· To read Dave’s story, click here;

· To view Scott Mooney’s Web site, click here;

· To view his videos on YouTube, click here.

Air date: May 18, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Mike Joyce of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about HR 2454, an energy bill that could lead to a cap-and-trade system of managing carbon emissions.

· To view the text of the bill, click here;

· To call your members of Congress about the bill, dial (202) 224-3121.

Air date: May 18, 2009.

Chris S. Higgins of Secaucus, NJ, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 2 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Chris, click here.

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

Air date: May 15, 2009.

Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts on media coverage of the virus.

· To read Terry’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: May 15, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with OOIDA’s Rod Nofziger about tuck sizes and weights.

· Two bills on Capitol Hill – H.R. 779 and S. 1618 – are both titled “The Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act,” or SHIPA. OOIDA supports SHIPA, which retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles.

o For the text of the House version, click here.

o For the text of the Senate version, click here.

· Rod also mentioned H.R 1799, which would allow truckers to add one trailer axle and haul up to 97,000 gross vehicle weight. OOIDA opposes the measure. To read the text of that bill, click here.

To call your members of the House or Senate about any of these bills, call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Air date: May 15, 2009.

West Virginia truckers, OOIDA has issued a Call to Action. Time is running out to have your say on a proposed toll hike on the West Virginia Turnpike. Last month, the West Virginia Parkways Authority unveiled a plan to boost tolls by 60 percent for all vehicles.

· Click here to read the hearing announcement.

· Public hearings are scheduled to take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. as follows:

· Tuesday, May 19, at Riverside High School in Kanawha Co., 1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015;

· Wednesday, May 20, at Fayette County Courthouse, 100 Court St, Main Courtroom, Second Floor, Fayetteville, WV 25840;

· Thursday, May 21, at Raleigh County Armory, Rooms C-F, 200 Armory Drive, Beckley, WV 25801; and

· Friday, May 22, at Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 W Main St, Princeton, WV 24740.

o If you cannot attend the hearing but would like to submit comments, fill out the form available here and mail it to:

§ Parkways Authority

§ ATTN: "Comments on Proposed Toll Changes"

§ P.O. Box 1469

§ Charleston, WV 25325.

· You can read the OOIDA West Virginia Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 15, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with OOIDA president Jim Johnston about the association filing suit over the effort by state enforcement officers to use the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist or Report – and the interview process associated with it – to put truckers out of service.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s Special Report on the filing, click here.

· To read a copy of the lawsuit, click here;

· Visit ooida.com for updates on the lawsuit.

· If you’ve been put out of service in either Minnesota or Indiana as a result of the checklist, you’re encouraged to contact OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· Checklist Fatigue – A Land Line Now Special Series—Land Line Now presents a print version of our four-part series about the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist, which is being used in Minnesota and Indiana as part of a process that frequently leads to truckers being put out of service. To read the stories in the series, click on the links below:

o Part I: A so-called 'survey' puts a 30-year safe driver out of service

o Part II: Critics say checklist subjective, unscientific; officers stand by process

o Part III: A conversation with the man who created the list, Capt. Ken Urquhart

o Part IV: OOIDA officials say Minnesota's method creates more problems than it solves

o Checklist Fatigue: A Follow-up - E-mail indicates that some Minnesota officials are trying to hide checklist from truckers, media – and state lawmakers

Air date: May 15, 2009.

Reed Black reported that the association has filed suit over the effort by state enforcement officers to use the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist or Report – and the interview process associated with it – to put truckers out of service.

• To read Land Line Magazine’s Special Report on the filing, click here.
• To read a copy of the lawsuit, click here;
• Visit ooida.com for updates on the lawsuit.

Air date: May 14, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action regarding Jason’s Law – an effort led by the family of trucker Jason Rivenburg.

· To read the Call to Action, click here;

· To read the House version of Jason’s Law, click here;

· To read the Senate version of Jason’s Law, click here;

· To call your lawmakers about the bill, dial the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121;

· If you need other contact information for your lawmakers, like an e-mail address or FAX number, call the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 14, 2009.

Reed Black talked with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble about state legislation. In Texas, the state’s Transportation Commission may pay the price for turning a deaf ear to public sentiment. Meanwhile, In Missouri, lawmakers sent to the governor a bill that includes several trucking provisions. It also would further rein in speed traps.

· To read about legislation in Missouri, click here;

· To read about legislation in Texas, click here.

Air date: May 14, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with Dan Arcy of Shell Rotella about the benefits of oil analysis. You can find more information on the Shell Rotella Web site here. Air date: May 14, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about OOIDA Truck Insurance.

· You can view the OOIDA Web site here;

· You can find more information on OOIDA’s insurance programs by clicking here.

· You can also call the insurance department directly at 1-800-715-9369.

· If you have a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air, you can call the Land Line Now Listener Comment Line at 1-800-324-6856.

Air date: May 14, 2009.

Mike Joyce of the association’s Washington, DC, office talked about several bills the association is asking truckers to call their lawmakers about:

· H.R. 1071, the Keeping America's Freeways Free Act: This bill would prohibit, with a specified exception, the imposition or collection of a toll on any portion of a federal highway facility. For the text of this bill, click here.

· S. 884, The Transportation Equity for All Americans Act: S 8-84 excludes privatized highway miles as a factor in calculating the state apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds. The bill defines "privatized highway" as a highway subject to an agreement giving a private entity control over the highway's operation and ownership over collected highway toll revenues. For the text of this bill, click here.

· S. 885, The Transportation Access for All Americans Act: This is a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special depreciation and amortization rules for highway and related property subject to long-term leases, and for other purposes. The bill is intended to discourage highway leasing. For the text of this bill, click here.

· H.R. 779, S. 1618, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or SHIPA: SHIPA retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles.

o For the text of the House version, click here.

o For the text of the Senate version, click here.

To call your members of the House or Senate about any of these bills, call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Air Date: May 14, 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, visit the association’s Web site, OOIDA.com here. Air date: May 13, 2009.

The effort to bring uniform speed limits to rural interstates in Illinois is scheduled for a final vote on the Senate floor Thursday, May 14. If approved there, it would move to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. It’s imperative to take time now to contact your state senator and get this bill to the governor.

· Contact info for Senate members is available here.

· You are also encouraged to contact Gov. Pat Quinn and ask for his support of uniform speed limit legislation.

· To reach the governor’s Springfield office, dial 217-782-0244.

· To reach the governor’s Chicago office, dial 312-814-2121.

· To send e-mail, click here.

· You can also get contact information from the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read the OOIDA Illinois Call to Action here.

Air date: May 13, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Mike Joyce on the importance of contacting your lawmakers when it comes to Highway Funding, Truck Size and Weight and truck parking. It’s important not to be intimidated to make calls. NOW is the time to educate your lawmakers.

· You can go to the Issues and Actions link from OOIDA.com here.

· Top Hot Issues are:

o Hours of Service

o CARB

o Mexican Truck Pilot Program

o Canadian Speed Limiters

o Truck Parking

o Fuel Surcharge Legislation

o Highway Funding

o LA and Long Beach Ports

o Idling and APU's

o Truck Size and Weight

· You can also get contact information from the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 13, 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: May 13, 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 Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Are you seeing any places where diesel is cheaper than gasoline?” Air date: May 13, 2009.

OOIDA life member Cindy Stowe is organizing a benefit convoy to raise money for breast cancer research and education. She’s modeling it after the highly successful ‘Convoy for a Cure’ that Canadian trucker Rachele Champagne put together in Ontario last year.

· The US convoy will roll on October 24^th in the Hillsboro, Texas area. For more information, visit Cindy’s Website here.

· In Canada, there will two Convoys for a Cure this year—in Ontario and Alberta. Both are scheduled for October 3^rd. For more information, click here.

Air date: May 13, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to American Highway Users Alliance president & CEO Greg Cohen about his disapproval of the Obama administration’s spending of highway funds. You can go to the American Highway Users Alliance Web site here. Air date: May 13, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Mike Joyce on the importance of contacting your lawmakers when it comes to Highway Funding, Truck Size and Weight and truck parking. It’s important not to be intimidated to make calls. NOW is the time to educate your lawmakers.

· You can go to the Issues and Actions link from OOIDA.com here.

· Top Hot Issues are:

o Hours of Service

o CARB

o Mexican Truck Pilot Program

o Canadian Speed Limiters

o Truck Parking

o Fuel Surcharge Legislation

o Highway Funding

o LA and Long Beach Ports

o Idling and APU's

o Truck Size and Weight

· You can also get contact information from the OOIDA Membership Department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 12, 2009.

John D. Hill of Kewanee, IL, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 30 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about John, click here.

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

Air date: May 12, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In New York, the governor signed multiple pieces of legislation authorizing the use of red light cameras in more areas in the state. While in Florida, the governor OK’d primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law.

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

· You can read about more legislation in Florida here.

Air date: May 12, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about his series on the fatigued driving evaluation checklist occurring in Minnesota or Indiana.

· Checklist Fatigue – A Land Line Now Special Series—Land Line Now presents a print version of our four-part series about the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist, which is being used in Minnesota and Indiana as part of a process that frequently leads to truckers being put out of service. To read the stories in the series, click on the links below:

o Part I: A so-called 'survey' puts a 30-year safe driver out of service

o Part II: Critics say checklist subjective, unscientific; officers stand by process

o Part III: A conversation with the man who created the list, Capt. Ken Urquhart

o Part IV: OOIDA officials say Minnesota's method creates more problems than it solves

o Checklist Fatigue: A Follow-up - E-mail indicates that some Minnesota officials are trying to hide checklist from truckers, media – and state lawmakers

· If you’ve been put out of service in either Minnesota or Indiana as a result of the checklist, you’re encouraged to contact OOIDA’s compliance department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read a Bulletin by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read a blog by Land Line Magazine's managing editor, Sandi Soendker here.

· You can read a Special Series: Into the matrix (which covers a related topic) by Land Line Magazine staff writer Charlie Morasch here.

Air date: May 12, 2009.

Terry Scruton talks with the trucker, OOIDA member and country music performer about his latest project – one that should sound a positive note with his fellow truckers. You can visit Leland’s Web site here. Air date: May 12, 2009.

OOIDA has issued an Informational Update for members and other truckers in Connecticut. Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board is looking to bring tolls back to fund road improvements. It needs to be made clear to the board that truckers are already contributing to the upkeep of Connecticut highways. Once the hearings have concluded, the board will include public input in their recommendations to Governor M. Jodi Rell and state lawmakers. Your participation is important. Upcoming public hearings are scheduled to take place as follows:

· 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 13th, at Groton City Hall Auditorium, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, Connecticut, 06340;

· 7 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14th, at Norwalk Community Technical College (East Campus), 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut, 06854;

· And 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 19th, at the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville, Connecticut, 06241.

· If you cannot attend any of the hearings, click here to submit comment online.

· You can read the OOIDA Informational Update here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 12, 2009.

Mark talked with Doreen Weakley of OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department about a change in the national authority form for truckers that was advanced by OOIDA.

· For more information about obtaining your own Authority you can visit the OOIDA Web site here.

· You can contact OOIDA Permits and Licensing at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 11, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for truckers in Washington State who deliver of pick-up in Sumner, Washington. In late March, the city adopted an absurd ordinance that prohibits commercial vehicles in off street parking lots as well as side of the road. This makes it very difficult to make area pick-up or deliveries. A hearing is scheduled for May 18 and truckers should make an effort to attend to speak up about the need for truck parking.

· May 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

· Sumner City Hall

· 1104 Maple Street

· Sumner, Washington

· If you can’t attend the meeting but would like to submit written comments,

o Sumner City Council,

o Attn: Paul Rogerson,

o 1104 Maple Street,

o Sumner, Washington, 98390

· You may also email the comments to Mr. Rogerson at paulr@ci.sumner.wa.us.

· The telephone number for Mr. Rogerson is (253) 299-5521.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

Air date: May 11, 2009.

West Virginia truckers, OOIDA has issued a Call to Action. Time is running out to have your say on a proposed toll hike on the West Virginia Turnpike. Last month, the West Virginia Parkways Authority unveiled a plan to boost tolls by 60 percent for all vehicles.

· Click here to read the hearing announcement.

· Public hearings are scheduled to take place from 4:30 to 8 p.m. as follows:

· Tuesday, May 19, at Riverside High School in Kanawha Co., 1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015;

· Wednesday, May 20, at Fayette County Courthouse, 100 Court St, Main Courtroom, Second Floor, Fayetteville, WV 25840;

· Thursday, May 21, at Raleigh County Armory, Rooms C-F, 200 Armory Drive, Beckley, WV 25801; and

· Friday, May 22, at Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 W Main St, Princeton, WV 24740.

o If you cannot attend the hearing but would like to submit comments, fill out the form available here and mail it to:

§ Parkways Authority

§ ATTN: "Comments on Proposed Toll Changes"

§ P.O. Box 1469

§ Charleston, WV 25325.

· You can read the OOIDA West Virginia Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 8, 2009.

You can take a more active role in trucking issues by joining OOIDA’s Call to Action list. To sign up, just send an e-mail with your name, membership number and your current e-mail address to calltoaction@ooida.com. Air date: May 8, 2009.

Terry Scruton shared a special Razzberry for reporter John Stossel of ABC’s “20/20” for a lopsided report he did on public-private partnerships.

To read Terry’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: May 8, 2009.

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: May 8, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with registered dietitian Pam Whitfield and cookbook author Don Jacobson have written a book called "Roadcookin'," aimed at helping long haul drivers eat healthy on the road. You can go to the Road Cookin’ Web site here. Air date: May 8, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce about The White House proposals submitted to Congress today on the Budget for 2010.

· You can read the Budget overview here.

· You can read the portion dealing with the Department of Transportation here.

· You can view the Terminations, Reductions, Savings portion here.

Air date: May 7, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Washington state, two bills approved by lawmakers are intended to ease traffic congestion and make travel safer in the Seattle area. While in Florida, a 35 percent increase in motor vehicle registration fees has been included in the state budget.

· You can read about more legislation in Washington here.

· You can read about more legislation in Florida here.

Air date: May 7, 2009.

Terry Scruton gets some advice on how to protect your motor vehicle record 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: May 7, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with registered dietician Debbie Latham about managing and living with diabetes on the road. For more information you can visit Debbie’s web site here. Air date: May 7, 2009.

The man who has opened five medical clinics for truckers-only says the future of operation looks “uncertain.” Doctor John McElligott shut down the clinics in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas and Georgia on Monday for financial reasons. But he says he’s still treating truckers at his private office in Knoxville and has set up a call center that refers clinic patients to other health facilities.

· The call center number: 865-558-3509 (between 8am-5pm EST)

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 7, 2009.

Willard E. Applegate of Kansas City, MO, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 4 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Willard, click here.

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

Air date: May 6, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black told us the story of some Trucker Buddies who brought a wheelchair to an old friend in need. You can go to the Trucker Buddy Web site here. Air date: May 6, 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: May 6, 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 Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Are you still keeping an eye out for hot fuel and have you seen it anywhere recently?” Air date: May 6, 2009.

Connecticut and Texas, will be holding public hearings concerning tolling highways for road improvements.

· In Connecticut, there will be two toll hearings this month, on May 13^th in Groton, and May 14^th in Norwalk. You can visit the State of Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board Web site here.

· In Texas, the North Texas Tollway Authority held a hearing on Tuesday, May 5^th to discuss the Trinity River toll road. The hearing began at 7 p.m. at the Dallas Convention Center on South Griffin Street. You can go to the North Texas Tollway Authority Web site here.

· You can read a blog by Reed Black here.

Air date: May 6, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce about the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Technology Tax Act of 2009, HR 2024.

· You can read HR 2024 in full from The Library of Congress Web site here.

· You can read a feature by staff writer Charlie Morasch from the 2008 March/April issue of Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: May 5, 2009.

The state police in Florida are forewarning drivers that parts of Alligator Alley may be closed overnight intermittently due to a combination of smoke and fog. Brush fires in the Everglades along Interstate-75 have prompted off-and-on closures since April 22^nd. You can visit Florida Department of Transportation Web site here. Air date: May 5, 2009.

Reed Black gave us an update in today’s news concerning Professional Drivers Medical Depots currently being shut down as the company deals with financial troubles and an uncertain future. Dr. John McElligott is asking any driver who has an appointment or needs help from one of the clinics to call his cell phone at 865-548-7684.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read a message from Dr. John McElligott from the Land Line Magazine blog here.

Air date: May 5, 2009.

Reed Black discusses what sorts of new laws you might have to obey with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Maryland, the Legislature approved a bill allowing speed cameras to be posted in highway construction zones throughout the state. While in New Hampshire, House lawmakers endorsed several new taxes, including a hefty fuel tax increase, to help finance the state budget.

· You can read about more legislation in Maryland here.

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

Air date: May 5, 2009.

Mark Reddig gave us an update following his four part series on the fatigued driving evaluation checklist occurring in Minnesota or Indiana.

· Checklist Fatigue – A Land Line Now Special Series—Land Line Now presents a print version of our four-part series about the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist, which is being used in Minnesota and Indiana as part of a process that frequently leads to truckers being put out of service. To read the stories in the series, click on the links below:

o Part I: A so-called 'survey' puts a 30-year safe driver out of service

o Part II: Critics say checklist subjective, unscientific; officers stand by process

o Part III: A conversation with the man who created the list, Capt. Ken Urquhart

o Part IV: OOIDA officials say Minnesota's method creates more problems than it solves

· If you’ve been put out of service in either Minnesota or Indiana as a result of the checklist, you’re encouraged to contact OOIDA’s compliance department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read a Bulletin by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read a blog by Land Line Magazine's managing editor, Sandi Soendker here.

· You can read a Special Series: Into the matrix (which covers a related topic) by Land Line Magazine staff writer Charlie Morasch here.

Air date: May 5, 2009.

Virginia State Police have identified and obtained warrants for two North Carolina men in the April 16, 2009, shootings of three tractor-trailers along Interstate 77 in Southwest Virginia. One suspect is in custody, the other is still at large. Leon Rubio-Gonzalez, 26, of Boone, N.C, faces two counts of attempted murder, three counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle and three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The Virginia State Police are being assisted in the ongoing investigation and search by the Surry County, N.C., Sheriff’s Office, Kernersville, N.C., Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Leon Gonzalez is asked to contact the Virginia State Police at (276) 228-3131 or, if not in Virginia, toll-free at 1-800-542-8716. Tips can also be sent in by email to bci-wytheville@vsp.virginia.gov. Air date: May 5, 2009.

Two states, Connecticut and Texas, will be holding public hearings concerning tolling highways for road improvements.

· In Connecticut, it will take place Tuesday, May 5^th at 6 p.m. at the Waterbury branch of the University of Connecticut. There will be two other toll hearings in Connecticut this month, on May 13^th in Groton, and May 14^th in Norwalk. You can visit the State of Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board Web site here.

· In Texas, the North Texas Tollway Authority is holding a hearing on Tuesday night to discuss the Trinity River toll road. The hearing itself begins at 7 p.m. at the Dallas Convention Center on South Griffin Street. You can go to the North Texas Tollway Authority Web site here.

Air date: May 4, 2009.

Terry Scruton reported in today’s news that Wednesday, May 6^th, is going to be the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance brake check day. You can go to the CVSA Web site here. Air date: May 4, 2009.

Senior Correspondent Terry Scruton and Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones offered up some of our patented Roses & Razzberrries. If you 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: May 4, 2009.

Terry Scruton talks with members of the Land Line Magazine Staff about the upcoming May issue.

· 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: May 4, 2009.

Terry Scruton reported in today’s news that Professional Drivers Medical Depots are currently shut down as the company deals with financial troubles and an uncertain future. Dr. John McElligott is asking any driver who has an appointment or needs help from one of the clinics to call his cell phone at 865-548-7684. You can read a message from Dr. John McElligott from the Land Line Magazine blog here. Air date: May 4, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Melissa Theriault-Rohan about Jason’s Law, HR 2156, which would provide grants to create safe, secure truck parking across the country.

• To read the bill, click here;
• To read OOIDA’s Call to Action about Jason’s Law, click here;
• To contact your Representative in the House through the U.S. Capitol switchboard, dial (202) 224-3121;
• If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Association at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: May 1, 2009.

Charlie Morasch of Land Line Magazine talks about how pounding home a point – not matter how lacking in facts – can make people believe it’s true.

• To read Charlie’s comments, click here;
• To read other entries in our Friday Rants series, click here.

Air date: May 1, 2009.