Terry Scruton gave us highlights of Congressional hearings where Transportation leaders on Capitol Hill say the status quo for highway and infrastructure programs is no longer cutting it. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: June 30, 2009.

As of tomorrow, truckers hauling in Ontario or Quebec will be subject to fines if they don’t have a speed limiter set at or below 105 kilometers, or 65 miles per hour. The fines for violators range from about $390 with court costs to a maximum of $20,000.

· If you encounter speed limiter enforcement or experience any complications related to this legislation, you are asked to contact the Association at ooida@ooida.com ;

· Or call or Business Assistant Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 30, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In New Jersey, a bill to mandate snow-free vehicles has moved to the governor.

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

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 30, 2009.

Randall W. Strachan of Palmyra, Mo has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 29 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Randall, click here.

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

Air date: June 30, 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: June 29, 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: June 29, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about Wyoming’s plan for tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA encouraged members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways during recent meetings held by the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 29, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rod Nofziger about the cap and trade bill passing through the house.

OOIDA had issued a National Call to Action regarding HR2454 which is being referred to as the “cap and trade” bill or the “climate change” bill.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· 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: June 29, 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: June 29, 2009.

During the SuperRigs competition at Oak Grove, Missouri Petro, Land Line Now traffic coordinator, Sherry Murry went to take a look at the event. Here are a few of the pictures she took. Sorry we can’t share them all.

Mark Reddig shares his thoughts of the power of numbers when it comes to the getting things done.

· To read Mark’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: June 26, 2009.

Do you like chrome? Do you like going to shows when you can? For upcoming truck shows, click here to read Land Line Now’s industry calendar. Air date: June 26, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to OOIDA member Pat Eilen of Hampton, Minnesota about his experience at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs which was held in at the Petro in Oak Grove, MO, this year.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to Shell Rotella Web site here.

Air date: June 26, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action regarding HR2454 which is being referred to as the “cap and trade” bill or the “climate change” bill. Please call the office of your Representative in the U.S. House ASAP to tell them to oppose HR2454.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· 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: June 26, 2009.

Jay W. Hosty of Diamondhead, MS has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 26 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Jay, click here.

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

Air date: June 25, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Maryland, speed cameras soon will be posted along construction zones. Meanwhile in Nebraska, laws ease up on work zone speeders and mandate “move over” rule.

· You can read about more legislation in Maryland here.

· You can read about more legislation in Nebraska here.

Air date: June 25, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Dan Cohen of the Cullen Law Firm to get an update on the lawsuit over the Fatigued Driving Checklist in Minnesota. 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:

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

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

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

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

· 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: June 25, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action regarding a new version of the bill in New Jersey that would require truckers and others to clear snow and ice off their vehicles.

• To read OOIDA’s Call to Action, click here;
• To look up your state lawmaker in New Jersey to send an e-mail or to call, click here;
• To get contact information for your state lawmaker in New Jersey from OOIDA, call 1-800-444-5791, and ask for membership.

Air date: June 24, 2009.

Reed Black spoke about Wyoming’s plan for tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA encouraged members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways during recent meetings held by the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 24, 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: “Have you ever fueled up at an American Indian reservation?” Air date: June 24, 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: June 24, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to a trucker’s daughter who plans to raise money for the St. Christopher fund.

· You can go to Run with Jazzy Web site here.

· You can go to the St. Christopher Fund Web site here.

Air date: June 23, 2009.

Stuart E. Hochfelder of Bourbonnais, IL has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 31 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Stuart, click here.

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

Air date: June 23, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In New Jersey, a bill would expand post-crash sobriety tests. Meanwhile in New Mexico, a new law diverts ticket camera profit.

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

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

Air date: June 23, 2009.

Terry Scruton reported on the 2009 Shell Rotella Super Rigs competition held June 18-20 in Oak Grove, MO.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to the Shell Rotella Web site here.

Air date: June 23, 2009.

Do you like chrome? Do you like going to shows when you can? For upcoming truck shows, click here to read Land Line Now’s industry calendar. Air date: June 23, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about the questions insurance agents have to ask when you call.

· 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: June 22, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Tom Weakley of OOIDA Foundation who attended the international conference of ITS America (Intelligent Transportation Society of America). You can learn more about ITS America at their Web site here. Air date: June 22, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Joe Rajkovacz, regulatory affairs specialist for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, who was asked to give the transportation perspective on critical issues affecting the supply chain regarding food safety and security. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: June 22, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with OOIDA Director of Regulatory Affairs Rick Craig about his speech in Canada at an anti-speed limiter rally. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: June 22, 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 .

OOIDA has a big presence at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs that started Thursday, June 18 and runs through Saturday, June 20, 2009 in Oak Grove, MO at the Petro.

· You can see a twitpic from the Land Line Now Twitter here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can view some videos by Land Line Magazine staff writer Dave Tanner below:

o Spirit in front of OOIDA HQ

o Howard, Pam and Jazz ready to hit the road

o Howard takes off in the Spirit for SuperRigs

Air date: June 19, 2009.

U.S. Marshals in Ohio are asking for truckers’ help in locating a 3-year-old girl, her mother and an escaped sex offender. If you’ve seen them or have tips, please call the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 866-4-WANTED.

· Click here for the missing child poster.

· You can go to the TRACER Web site here.

Air date: June 19, 2009.

Police in Orlando, FL, are looking for information about a stolen truck and loaded trailer that had about $100,000 worth of paint.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to the TRACER Web site here.

Air date: June 19, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Laura O’Neill about Representative James Oberstar’s blueprint for the Federal Highway Bill. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: June 19, 2009.

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:

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

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

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

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

· 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: June 19, 2009.

A protest organized by OOIDA member Scott Mooney in Ontario, Canada was attended by Land Line Magazine staff writer Dave Tanner who captured some video to share with you:

· Speed limiters Scott Mooney interview.

· OOIDA member Scott Mooney about LCVs

· Scott Mooney explains the government “no show” at the protest event

· OOIDA Life Member Ed Wesselius

· MPP Ted Chudleigh, a provincial lawmaker representing Milton, Ontario

· Rick Craig makes remarks to the truckers

· OOIDA member Scott Walker about limiters and road rage

· Trucker Laverne Liebrock

· Anita and Ben Hamilton about speed limiters and fuel mileage

· Scott Mooney about privacy, speed limiters, ECM

· You can read an On the Scene by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 18, 2009.

OOIDA life time member and singer, Leland Martin has partnered with OOIDA to raise funds for OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops program. A portion of proceeds from the sale of his latest CD will go to the program, which provides care packages to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

· You can read an OOIDA press release here.

· You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here.

· You can order the Truckers for Troops CD here.

Air date: June 18, 2009.

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:

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

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

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

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

· 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: June 18, 2009.

Do you like chrome? Do you like going to shows when you can? For upcoming truck shows, click here to read Land Line Now’s industry calendar. Air date: June 17, 2009.

OOIDA will have a big presence at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs that starts Thursday, June 18 and runs through Saturday, June 20, 2009 in Oak Grove, MO at the Petro.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can view some videos by Land Line Magazine staff writer Dave Tanner below:

o Spirit in front of OOIDA HQ

o Howard, Pam and Jazz ready to hit the road

o Howard takes off in the Spirit for SuperRigs

Air date: June 17, 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 prices close to $3 a gallon?” Air date: June 17, 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: June 17, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Minnesota, a new law bans large trucks from a lift bridge northeast of Minneapolis. Meanwhile in Louisiana, lawmakers have approved a bill to limit left-lane use.

· You can read about more legislation in Minnesota here.

· You can read about more legislation in Louisiana here.

Air date: June 17, 2009.

Reed Black reported on a protest organized by OOIDA member Scott Mooney in Ontario, Canada held this last weekend. You can read an On the Scene by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: June 16, 2009.

OOIDA members Stephen Yarbrough, John Woodbury, Larry Ripke, Bruce Bjorklund, and Delford Ayers are 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: June 16, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Oregon, the transportation bill approved by lawmakers includes a weight-mile tax increase. Meanwhile in Nevada, lawmakers enact fuel tax increase in Washoe County. Keith also gave us an update on the Illinois uniform speed limit bill.

· You can read about more legislation in Illinois here.

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

· You can read about more legislation in Oregon here.

· You can read about more legislation in Nevada here.

Air date: June 16, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Land Line Magazine Field Editor Suzanne Stempinski about the show truck season, including the Shell Rotella Superrigs contest coming up later this week.

· You can go to the Shell Rotella Web site here.

· You can go to the Land Line Now Industry Calendar here.

Air date: June 16, 2009.

Wendell L. Penny of Dieterich, IL, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 10 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Wendell, click here.

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

Air date: June 16, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about Wyoming’s plan for tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA is encouraging members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be holding a series of public hearings on the proposal to toll I-80.

· WYDOT’s public meetings begin at 5 p.m. each of the following days, with formal presentations scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:

o Monday, June 15, Laramie Recreation Center, 920 Boulder Drive, Laramie;

o Tuesday, June 16, WYDOT Headquarters Auditorium, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne;

o Wednesday, June 17, Old Union Pacific Railroad Depot, 400 West Front, Rawlins;

o Thursday, June 18, WYDOT District Office, Room 169, 3200 Elk St., Rock Springs;

o Friday, June 19, Uinta County Library, Bridger-Carter Room, 701 Main, Evanston.

· Sessions will include question-and-answer periods and a forum for public comments. If you wish to share your thoughts on the issue but cannot attend, send a comment using the Contact WYDOT e-mail form or write to:

Tim McDowell

State Programming Engineer, WYDOT

5300 Bishop Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 16, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Rod Nofziger about the Coalition for Transportation Productivity sending a letter to Congress urging members to support the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009. OOIDA has a longstanding position of opposing increases to truck size and weight limits on the National Highway System.

· You can read the letter the Coalition for Transportation Productivity sent to Congress here.

· You can read the letter the Coalition for Transportation Productivity sent to Senate here.

· You can read an OOIDA 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.

· You can read a blog by Land Line Now host, Mark Reddig here.

Air date: June 16, 2009.

The Wisconsin American Recovery and Reinvestment Clean Diesel Grant Program announced this week it will accept applications for equipment purchases until Aug. 3. Applicants must be either headquartered in or operate a base office in Wisconsin.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here;

· More information is available here;

· To get a Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, click here;

· To enter your company in Central Contractor Registration, click here;

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage of the Wisconsin grants, click here;

· To contact Liesl Doty with the Wisconsin program:

o Call (608) 266-7679;

o Or e-mail her here;

· To can go to OOIDA equipment financing Web site, click here;

· To view the OOIDA online grant application, click here;

· Send applications for the OOIDA grants to: OOIDA Equipment Finance Department, 1 NW OOIDA Drive, Grain Valley MO 64029;

· For information on OOIDA’s program, call 1-800-444-5791;

· To see discounts available for OOIDA members, click here.

Air date: June 15, 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: June 15, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about Wyoming’s plan for tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA is encouraging members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be holding a series of public hearings on the proposal to toll I-80.

· WYDOT’s public meetings begin at 5 p.m. each of the following days, with formal presentations scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:

o Monday, June 15, Laramie Recreation Center, 920 Boulder Drive, Laramie;

o Tuesday, June 16, WYDOT Headquarters Auditorium, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne;

o Wednesday, June 17, Old Union Pacific Railroad Depot, 400 West Front, Rawlins;

o Thursday, June 18, WYDOT District Office, Room 169, 3200 Elk St., Rock Springs;

o Friday, June 19, Uinta County Library, Bridger-Carter Room, 701 Main, Evanston.

· Sessions will include question-and-answer periods and a forum for public comments. If you wish to share your thoughts on the issue but cannot attend, send a comment using the Contact WYDOT e-mail form or write to:

Tim McDowell

State Programming Engineer, WYDOT

5300 Bishop Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 15, 2009.

Land Line Magazine Managing Editor Sandi Soendker talks about how OOIDA and others helped a very special trucker get back on his feet.

· To read Sandi’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: June 12, 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 .

In today’s show, Reed Black mentioned OOIDA’s donation to Trucker Buddy.

· 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: June 12, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about OOIDA giving a donation to the St. Christopher fund.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit the St. Christopher fund Web site here.

Air date: June 12, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Cathy Koncilia of OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department about filing form 2290 for HVUT – the federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax – and for the New York HUT, or Heavy Use Tax.

· To read more from the OOIDA Web site click here;
· To read a notice on the HVUT by OOIDA, click here;
· To read a notice on the New York HUT by OOIDA, click here;
· To go to the New York state Web site containing HUT information, click here;
· To contact OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department, call 1-800-444-5791.

· ToAir date: June 12, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rick Craig about a rally to opposed speed limiter requirements in Canada. This protest, like the most recent one, was organized by OOIDA member Scott Mooney, a resident of Cambridge, Ontario. It’s scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13^th, at the Milton Fairgrounds in Milton, Ontario.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage, including contact information and directions, click here;

· To view the organizers’ Web site, click here;

Air date: June 12, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rod Nofziger about the nationwide switch to digital television that occurs, Friday, June 12, 2009. You can go to the DTV 2009 Web site here. (Rod did note that it will take up to 14 days to get your coupons.) Air date: June 11, 2009.

Doug Thee of Saint Joseph, MO, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 17 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Doug, click here.

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

Air date: June 11, 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: June 11, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Vermont, the state’s gas tax went up the first of the month. Diesel goes up later this year. Meanwhile in Florida, the Legislature approved a bill that would ban “first responder” fees.

· You can read about more legislation in Vermont here.

· You can read about more legislation in Florida here.

Air date: June 11, 2009.

Terry Scruton gave us highlights of a Congressional hearing where U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read Secretary Ray LaHood’s testimony here.

Air date: June 11, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported on a speed limiter weekend rally on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Milton Fairgrounds in Milton, Ontario.

· You can read the OOIDA Information Update here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· The public is invited to attend this all day event from 9:00am - 7:00pm

· Truckers can come in after 5pm on Friday, June 12, 2009

· Overnight parking is permitted until the morning of Sunday, June 14, 2009

· Bathrooms on site

· Complimentary RV / tent camping also available for truckers and families

· Some water and Hydro sites available for an additional charge

· In addition, you may visit www.nospeedlimiter.ca for further details and to confirm your attendance at the event.

· Directions to the event: From the 401, exit at 25 south (Martin St), go to Steeles Ave E and turn right, go to Bronte St and turn left, go to Robert St (three streets past Main) and turn left to the fairgrounds entrance. There will be signs directing participants to the exact location.

Air date: June 11, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action about yet another state talking tolls. Wyoming is talking about tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA is encouraging members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be holding a series of public hearings on the proposal to toll I-80.

· WYDOT’s public meetings begin at 5 p.m. each of the following days, with formal presentations scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:

o Monday, June 15, Laramie Recreation Center, 920 Boulder Drive, Laramie;

o Tuesday, June 16, WYDOT Headquarters Auditorium, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne;

o Wednesday, June 17, Old Union Pacific Railroad Depot, 400 West Front, Rawlins;

o Thursday, June 18, WYDOT District Office, Room 169, 3200 Elk St., Rock Springs;

o Friday, June 19, Uinta County Library, Bridger-Carter Room, 701 Main, Evanston.

· Sessions will include question-and-answer periods and a forum for public comments. If you wish to share your thoughts on the issue but cannot attend, send a comment using the Contact WYDOT e-mail form or write to:

Tim McDowell

State Programming Engineer, WYDOT

5300 Bishop Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 11, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with OOIDA’s Mike Joyce about yet another state talking tolls. Wyoming is talking about tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA is encouraging members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be holding a series of public hearings on the proposal to toll I-80.

· WYDOT’s public meetings begin at 5 p.m. each of the following days, with formal presentations scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:

o Monday, June 15, Laramie Recreation Center, 920 Boulder Drive, Laramie;

o Tuesday, June 16, WYDOT Headquarters Auditorium, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne;

o Wednesday, June 17, Old Union Pacific Railroad Depot, 400 West Front, Rawlins;

o Thursday, June 18, WYDOT District Office, Room 169, 3200 Elk St., Rock Springs;

o Friday, June 19, Uinta County Library, Bridger-Carter Room, 701 Main, Evanston.

· Sessions will include question-and-answer periods and a forum for public comments. If you wish to share your thoughts on the issue but cannot attend, send a comment using the Contact WYDOT e-mail form or write to:

Tim McDowell

State Programming Engineer, WYDOT

5300 Bishop Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

Air date: June 10, 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: June 10, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about 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: June 10, 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;

· 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.

· 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: June 10, 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: June 10, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke with Tancred Lidderdale, an analyst with the Energy Information Administration, about why diesel prices have gone up. You can visit the Energy Information Administration Web site here. Air date: June 10, 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: June 10, 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 signs that the economy is improving?” Air date: June 10, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) spokeswoman Stephanie Souter about a new set of grants designed to help truckers purchase expensive, but helpful, technology.

MPCA has received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign to fund projects that reduce diesel emissions through the purchase of the following technologies:

· Idle reduction devices (especially for long-haul trucks)

· Emission control devices (i.e. diesel retrofits)

· Engine repowers

Restrictions do apply to projects that can be funded and except for emissions control devices (which are funded at 100% of cost) a match requirement of up to 50% may be applicable.

NOTE: If you pull a refrigerated trailer that won’t comply with California’s Transport Refrigeration Unit regulation and you intend to operate that trailer in California, this grant money can be used to repower the TRU or install a particulate filter.

Applications must be submitted via one of the following methods by 2:00pm CDST Thursday June 25, 2009. Mailed applications must be postmarked by the due date.

· Email (preferred): cleandiesel@pca.state.mn.us

· Fax: 651-215-0246, Attn: Sally Peterson

· Mail: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Attn: Sally Peterson
520 Lafayette Road
St Paul, MN 55155-4194

· For more information about this grant opportunity from the MPCA, or to download an application, click here.

· If you have further questions or need additional information, you may contact Joe Rajkovacz at 800-444-5791.

· You can go to OOIDA equipment financing Web site here.

· To see discounts available for OOIDA members, click here.

· You can read the Minnesota Information Update here.

Air date: June 10, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke 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. Now is the time to contact your lawmakers, the President and the Dept. of Transportation.

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

· 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: June 9, 2009.

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In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the First Observer program. OOIDA is a subcontractor for the First Observer, the Transportation Security Administration’s trucking security program.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can register as a First Observer by going to their Web site here.

· If you don’t have access, call the 24/7 number at 888-217-5902, and an operator will help you register.

· You can visit TSSI Inc. Web site here.

Air date: June 9, 2009.

OOIDA has issued an Information Update for Canadian truckers. There is going to be a speed limiter weekend rally on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Milton Fairgrounds in Milton, Ontario.

· You can read the OOIDA Information Update here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· The public is invited to attend this all day event from 9:00am - 7:00pm

· Truckers can come in after 5pm on Friday, June 12, 2009

· Overnight parking is permitted until the morning of Sunday, June 14, 2009

· Bathrooms on site

· Complimentary RV / tent camping also available for truckers and families

· Some water and Hydro sites available for an additional charge

· In addition, you may visit www.nospeedlimiter.ca for further details and to confirm your attendance at the event.

· Directions to the event: From the 401, exit at 25 south (Martin St), go to Steeles Ave E and turn right, go to Bronte St and turn left, go to Robert St (three streets past Main) and turn left to the fairgrounds entrance. There will be signs directing participants to the exact location!

Air date: June 9, 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 .

Terry Scruton discussed the upcoming “Truckers for Troops” album with trucker, country singer and OOIDA member Leland Martin.

· You can visit Leland Martin’s Web site here.

· You can order the Truckers for Troops here.

Air date: June 9, 2009.

Hatley Wright of Baskerville, VA has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 17 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Hatley, click here.

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

Air date: June 9, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Illinois, the General Assembly approved a bill that would boost idling fines. Meanwhile in North Carolina, a bill nearing passage would ensure the state’s fuel tax doesn’t drop.

· You can read about more legislation in Illinois here.

· You can read about more legislation in North Carolina here.

Air date: June 9, 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: June 8, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Rod Nofziger on a new coalition promoting bigger, heavier trucks. OOIDA has a longstanding position of opposing increases to truck size and weight limits on the National Highway System.

· You can read an OOIDA 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.

· You can read a blog by Land Line Now host, Mark Reddig here.

Air date: June 8, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about Ohio lawmakers trying to bring back split speed limits.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read a blog by Land Line Magazine Legislative editor here.

Air date: June 8, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about ways to save money by taking advantage of insurance discounts.

· 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: June 8, 2009.

Mark Reddig talked with Joe Rajkovacz and Margo Fries of OOIDA about a new set of grants designed to help truckers purchase expensive, but helpful, technology.

MPCA has received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign to fund projects that reduce diesel emissions through the purchase of the following technologies:

· Idle reduction devices (especially for long-haul trucks)

· Emission control devices (i.e. diesel retrofits)

· Engine repowers

Restrictions do apply to projects that can be funded and except for emissions control devices (which are funded at 100% of cost) a match requirement of up to 50% may be applicable.

NOTE: If you pull a refrigerated trailer that won’t comply with California’s Transport Refrigeration Unit regulation and you intend to operate that trailer in California, this grant money can be used to repower the TRU or install a particulate filter.

Applications must be submitted via one of the following methods by 2:00pm CDST Thursday June 25, 2009. Mailed applications must be postmarked by the due date.

· Email (preferred): cleandiesel@pca.state.mn.us

· Fax: 651-215-0246, Attn: Sally Peterson

· Mail: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Attn: Sally Peterson
520 Lafayette Road
St Paul, MN 55155-4194

· For more information about this grant opportunity from the MPCA, or to download an application, click here.

· If you have further questions or need additional information, you may contact Joe Rajkovacz at 800-444-5791.

· You can go to OOIDA equipment financing Web site here.

· To see discounts available for OOIDA members, click here.

· You can read the Minnesota Information Update here.

Air date: June 8, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce about S 1026, introduced by Sens. John Rockefeller (D-WV) and Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ). The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009 (S. 1036) includes several disturbing anti-truck provisions. S. 1036 proposes to shift freight from trucks to rail.

· To call your two Senators, 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.

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

· You can visit the American Highway Users Alliance Web site here.

Air date: June 5, 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: June 5, 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: “What kind of rates are you seeing?” Air date: June 5, 2009.

Mark Reddig offers a few thoughts on some highways signs that may not mean what you think.

· To read Mark’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: June 5, 2009.

Lawrence C. Williams of Hanover Park, Il, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 3 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Lawrence, click here.

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

Air date: June 4, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Louisiana, a bill is intended to discourage small towns from relying on traffic tickets to fill local coffers.

Meanwhile in Texas, lawmakers ended the regular session without reaching agreement on a major transportation bill.

· You can read about more legislation in Louisiana here.

· You can read about more legislation in Texas here.

Air date: June 4, 2009.

Terry Scruton tells us the story of a Trucker Buddy who went the extra mile for his class, creating a learning experience about the industry.

· 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: June 4, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for Wisconsin truckers. The Legislature Budget Committee has sent a budget proposal that would increase the fuel tax per gallon to double digits by adding an oil franchise fee. You need to contact your Assemble Representatives now and tell them to oppose the oil franchise fee.

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

· You get contact information for your Assembly Representative, here.

Air date: June 4, 2009.

The U.S. House of Representatives will be debating and amending HR2200 tomorrow (Thursday). HR2200 (the TSA authorization bill) is a bill that lays out funding and policies for programs run by the Transportation Security Administration including the TWIC program and the HME background check process.

Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) will be offering an amendment to HR2200 that will prohibit states and/or ports from requiring their own security background checks for transportation security cards on top of the federally mandated TWIC card unless they have "a compelling homeland security reason that necessitates a separate background check."

You need to contact your Congressional representative immediately to ask them to support the CASTOR Amendment to HR2200.

· Click here to view the Castor amendment.

· To contact 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 office of your lawmaker.

· You are also welcome to call OOIDA at (800) 444-5791 and we will be happy to help put you in touch with your elected officials in Washington.

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

Air date: June 3, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Rod Nofziger 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. Now is the time to contact your lawmakers, the President and the Dept. of Transportation.

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

· 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: June 3, 2009.

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Harold E. Parker of Danville, IN, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 10 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Harold, click here.

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

Air date: June 2, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Minnesota, a new law allows drivers to travel 10 mph over the speed limit while passing on certain two-lane highways. Meanwhile in Illinois, Keith gave an update on the uniform speed limit bill.

· You can read about more legislation in Minnesota here.

· You can read about more legislation in Illinois here.

Air date: June 3, 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: June 3, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for Oregon truckers. The Oregon Legislature is just one step away from approving a California-style retrofit law that would require fairings, single-wide tires, and other unspecified diesel efficient equipment on medium and heavy duty trucks. Not only would it affect trucks operating in the state, but it very well could end up affecting trucks running through the state.

Lawmakers need to know that, given the current economy, the timing of this legislation couldn’t be worse. The message should be made clear to them that this proposed law is overkill and will exert a crippling effect on small-business trucking.

HB2186 now is headed for a vote on the Senate floor. So far, the vote margin has been narrow at each stop the bill has made. Calls to your senators could be the difference between this bill being killed and it ultimately advancing to the governor.

· To access contact information for your state Senator, click here.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 3, 2009.

Minnesota Clean Diesel Grant Program has 1.57 million dollars available for truckers through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

MPCA has received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign to fund projects that reduce diesel emissions through the purchase of the following technologies:

· Idle reduction devices (especially for long-haul trucks)

· Emission control devices (i.e. diesel retrofits)

· Engine repowers

Restrictions do apply to projects that can be funded and except for emissions control devices (which are funded at 100% of cost) a match requirement of up to 50% may be applicable.

NOTE: If you pull a refrigerated trailer that won’t comply with California’s Transport Refrigeration Unit regulation and you intend to operate that trailer in California, this grant money can be used to repower the TRU or install a particulate filter.

Applications for funding are now being accepted and must be postmarked NO LATER than June 25, 2009 to be considered.

· For more information about this grant opportunity from the MPCA, or to download an application, click here.

· If you have further questions or need additional information, you may contact Joe Rajkovacz at 800-444-5791.

· You can go to OOIDA equipment financing Web site here.

· You can read the Minnesota Information Update here.

Air date: June 3, 2009.

Terry Scruton talks with members of the Land Line Magazine Staff about the upcoming June 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: June 2, 2009.

Mark Reddig reports on efforts to stop counterfeiting of parts. The story includes discussions with Paul Abelson, Land Line Magazine’s senior technical editor, and Joe McAleese, President and CEO of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. You can visit the Bendix Web site here. Air date: June 2, 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: June 1, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with OOIDA Director of Security Operations, Doug Morris, Jeff Beatty, Special Advisor to the President of TSSI, Inc and Terry Barrett of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters about the First Observer program. OOIDA is a subcontractor for the First Observer, the Transportation Security Administration’s trucking security program.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can register as a First Observer by going to their Web site here.

· If you don’t have access, call the 24/7 number at 888-217-5902, and an operator will help you register.

· You can visit TSSI Inc. Web site here.

Air date: June 1, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for truckers in Hobart, IN. An ordinance to ban overnight parking outside Wal-Mart and other local stores is expected to come up for a final vote on June 3. If this ban passes, the fines for parking in Hobart could be up to $2,500. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 414 Main Street, Hobart, IN. You are urged to attend, but if you are not able to, we urge you to contact the council members and let them know that truckers must adhere to federal regulations that mandate breaks.

Hobart, Indiana City Council

· 1^st District Jerry Herzog; 7764 Montana St., Merrillville, IN. 46410; 219-942-2962

· 2^nd District Pete Mendez; 34 N. Union St., Hobart, IN 46342; 219-942-4922

· 3^rd District Brian Rosenbaum; 2481 E. 9th. Place, Hobart, IN 46342; 219-942-9692

· 4^th District Dave Vinzant; 1535 W. 4th. Pl., Hobart, IN 46342; 219-942-5781

· 5^th District John Brezik; 250 N. Dearborn St., Hobart, IN 46342; 219-942-6369

· At Large Monica Wiley; 100 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN 46342; 219-942-4356

· At Large Matthew Claussen; 2510 E. 10th. St., Hobart, IN 46342; 219-942-9399

You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

Air date: June 1, 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: June 1, 2009.