In today’s news, Reed Black reported that California-based trucking businesses must register their reefers with the state’s Air Resources Board by July 31 or face potential fines beginning in August.

· California-based truck owners can register online through California’s Air Resources Board Equipment Registration system here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to the CARB Web site here.

Air date: July 31, 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: July 31, 2009.

Terry Scruton gave us highlights of a hearing held in the House by the Ways and Means Committee.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine below:

o House committees battle Senate on transportation

o House approves $75.8 billion for transportation in 2010

o House seeks $7 billion for Highway Trust Fund

Air date: July 31, 2009.

Reed Black presents a satirical look at New Jersey’s requirement to clear snow and ice off the tops of trucks.

· To read Reed’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: July 31, 2009.

Edmund Warren of Little River Academy, TX has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 20 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Edmund, click here.

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

Air date: July 30, 2009.

Terry Scruton talks with Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law - who also write the “Road Law” column in Land Line Magazine – about reopening old cases. 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: July 30, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In California, bill would take the proposed extension of the 710 freeway underground. Meanwhile in Maine, lawmakers continue to discuss possible road funding options.

· You can read about more legislation in California here.

· You can read about more legislation in Maine here.

Air date: July 30, 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: “Would it be more useful to you if I reported the price of diesel, minus the IFTA tax? Or should I continue to report the straight price at the pump, as I have been doing.” Air date: July 29, 2009.

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

· To read this week’s price report by Land Line Magazine, click here.

· To check the price today through ProMiles, click here.

· To see how to compute your own fuel surcharge through OOIDA’s online guide, click here.

Air date: July 29, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black reported on a company that’s planning to turn algae – the plant that creates those nasty green scum layers on ponds – into fuel for cars. You can visit the Algenol Web site here. Air date: July 29, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to Andy Keith of the Texas DOT who directs the rest area safety program for the state. You can visit the Texas Department of Transportation Web site here. Air date: July 29, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce about oil speculation and the highway trust fund.

· You can learn more about the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission here.

· You can read a House bill on oil speculation—H.R. 2869 here.

· You can read a Senate bill on oil speculation—S. 1225 here.

· You can read a Senate bill to fix the highway trust fund—S. 1474 here.

Air date: July 28, 2009.

Mark H. Kenyon of Lyman, S.C. 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 Roger, click here.

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

Air date: July 28, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about legislation awaiting Gov. Pat Quinn’s signature to end Illinois split speed. 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.

· To read an OOIDA Call to Action click here.

Air Date July 28, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Pennsylvania, a bill would authorize privatization deals on road and bridge projects. Meanwhile in Michigan, two bills would allow more funds for local roads, and discourage pranksters.

· You can read about more legislation in Pennsylvania here.

· You can read about more legislation in Michigan here.

Air date: July 28, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that California-based trucking businesses must register their reefers with the state’s Air Resources Board by July 31 or face potential fines beginning in August.

· California-based truck owners can register online through California’s Air Resources Board Equipment Registration system here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to the CARB Web site here.

Air date: July 27, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rick Craig, Jami Jones, and Barry Spillman about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration newly issued braking standard for heavy trucks.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read the NHTSA final rule here.

· You can read the Federal Register here.

Air date: July 27, 2009.

Charlie Morasch discusses how a delay by CARB translated into costs and debt for ordinary truckers just trying to obey the law.

· To read Charlie’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: July 24, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for Pennsylvania truckers. A bill awaiting consideration on the floor of the Pennsylvania Senate would allow for public-private partnerships to pay for road and bridge work.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· Contact your Senator about SB693. For their contact information, click here.

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

Air date: July 24, 2009.

Rodney Monson of Berlin, WI has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 5 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Rodney, click here.

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

Air date: July 23, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Missouri, a new law includes several trucking provisions. It also further reins in speed traps. Meanwhile in Massachusetts, a bill focuses on license renewals of elderly drivers.

· You can read about more legislation in Missouri here.

· You can read about more legislation in Massachusetts here.

Air date: July 23, 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: July 22, 2009.

If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Will you continue to use Flying J/Pilot once the merger goes through, why or why not?” Air date: July 22, 2009.

Roger D. Larkins of Chubbuck, ID has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 15 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Roger, click here.

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

Air date: July 21, 2009.

In today’s news cast, Reed Black reported that Missouri Democratic senator Claire McCaskill re-introduced legislation today that would mandate temperature-compensation devices on fuel pumps.

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

· You can read a blog by Terry Scruton here.

Air date: July 21, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Illinois, the governor signed a capital bill securing $21 billion for transportation. Meanwhile in Louisiana, a new law is intended to discourage small towns from relying on traffic tickets to fill local coffers.

· You can read about more legislation in Illinois here.

· You can read about more legislation in Louisiana here.

Air date: July 21, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a National Information Update concerning a vote on conceal and carry legislation in the US Senate that could come as early as tomorrow.

· You can read OOIDA National Information Update here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read S1618 here.

Air date: July 21, 2009.

Terry Scruton brought us highlights of a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hearing concerning the transportation authorization bill on the House floor.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can listen to the House T & I hearing here.

Air date: July 21, 2009.

Mark Reddig reported on a new service offering electronic filing of form 2290, which is used for the HVUT, or Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.

· To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage, click here;

· To view information from OOIDA’s Web site, click here;

· To call OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department to learn more, dial 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: July 20, 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: July 20, 2009.

OOIDA is urging truckers to continue to make calls, write letters and speak with state officials in Virginia to get them to reverse the closing of a number of rest areas. And truckers are urged to say thanks to U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, who spoke out for the rest areas.

· To read OOIDA’s Information Update, click here;

· To call Rep. Wolf’s office, dial (202) 224-3121;

· To get contact information for the governor or state lawmakers in Virginia, please call the Membership Department here at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: July 20, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about how safer driving can lower your insurance rates.

· 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: July 20, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Melissa Theriault Rohan about the gun legislation in the Senate, S.845. OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action urging everyone to contact their Senators IMMEDIATELY and urge them to support Senator Thune’s concealed carry amendment to S.845.

· 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: July 20, 2009.

OOIDA is urging truckers to continue to make calls, write letters and speak with state officials in Virginia to get them to reverse the closing of a number of rest areas. And truckers are urged to say thanks to U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, who spoke out for the rest areas.

• To read OOIDA’s Information Update, click here;
• To call Rep. Wolf’s office, dial (202) 224-3121;
• To get contact information for the governor or state lawmakers in Virginia, please call the Membership Department here at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: July 17, 2009.

We reported today about Canadian truckers fighting their tickets for lacking functioning speed limiters in their trucks while running in Ontario. To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage, click here. Air date: July 17, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about legislation currently before Congress related to truck size and weight standards. OOIDA has a longstanding position of opposing increases to truck size and weight limits on the National Highway System and supports HR1618. 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.

· S. 779, HR. 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: July 15, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Tom Weakley of OOIDA’s foundation concerning a report by the University of Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program (FACE)

· You can read more about the F.A.C.E. program here.

· You can read the report that Tom and Mark spoke about here.

· You can read other report from the KY FACE here.

Air date: July 17, 2009.

Mark Reddig reported on a new service offering electronic filing of form 2290, which is used for the HVUT, or Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.

• To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage, click here;
• To view information from OOIDA’s Web site, click here;
• To call OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department to learn more, dial 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: July 17, 2009.

FRIDAY RANT: The Scoop on Capitalism and Trade

Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones offered a few thoughts on the Cap and Trade proposal in Congress.

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

Air date: July 17, 2009.

OOIDA’s Tracer system is reporting a 1994 Black Peterbilt with New Jersey tag AL231X stolen from Kissimee, Florida. The rig has JayVee Trucking and truck number 26 on its doors, and is attached to a 1999 utility trailer. Go to www.tracersystem.us for details. Air date: July 16, 2009.

Truckers who do at least 50% of their driving in Arkansas (whether they’re residents or not) may be eligible for emission reduction grants that cover up to 85% of the cost of an APU or retrofit.

A total of $1.5 million in grants will be awarded. The state is currently holding workshops that explain the grant process and applications are due no later than August 31^st. For more information, click here. Air date: July 16, 2009.

Marvin D. Gerjets of Cedar Rapids, IA, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 22 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Marvin, click here.

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

Air date: July 16, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In California, a bill would ban trucks from the Angeles Crest Highway. Meanwhile in Louisiana, a new law is intended to provide more protections from fuel price gouging.

· You can read about more legislation in California here.

· You can read about more legislation in Louisiana here.

Air date: July 16, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Melissa Theriault Rohan about the gun legislation in the Senate, S. 845. OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action urging everyone to contact their Senators IMMEDIATELY and urge them to support Senator Thune’s concealed carry amendment to S.845.

· 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: July 15, 2009.

Mark Reddig 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: July 15, 2009.

If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Do you think the Flying J/Pilot merger will be a good thing or a bad thing for truck drivers?” Air date: July 15, 2009.

Reed Black talks with an official of a Texas group that played a key role in defeating the governor’s tolling plans in the state Legislature.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit TURF Web site here.

Air date: July 15, 2009.

In today’s Follow Up, Reed Black spoke with Frank Klees, an influential member of the provincial parliament, who has been sympathytic to truckers. Truckers hauling in Ontario or Quebec are 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: July 15, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action urging everyone to contact their Senators IMMEDIATELY and urge them to support Senator Thune’s concealed carry amendment to S.845.

· 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: July 14, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Arizona, lawmakers approved a bill to authorize tolls and harsher out-of-service penalties. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, a bill would mandate ignition interlocks.

· You can read about more legislation in Arizona here.

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

Air date: July 14, 2009.

An alert has been issued from the OOIDA TRACER concerning a stolen Trail King 3 deck trailer stolen from the Voss Truck Stop in Cuba, Missouri. The trailer is black in color with Oklahoma tag 5915GG and has yellow oversize signs. You can go to the TRACER Web site here. Air date: July 14, 2009.

The U.S. House has passed a bill calling for a cap-and-trade system. Now, the Senate wants to delay work. Terry Scruton brought us the words of Sen. Barbara Boxer of California and the Environment and Public Works Committee. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: July 14, 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: July 14, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Duane DeBruyne of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 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

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: July 13, 2009.

Reed Black reported about a new board game called “My Truckin’ Luck,” which was designed by a trucker from Idaho. You can visit My Truckin’ Luck Web site here. Air date: July 13, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black spoke about a proposed rule that would ban truckers from using certain key routes in upstate New York has made its way to the Governor’s office for review. OOIDA is urging its New York members to contact Gov. David Paterson either by e-mail or by phone and express their opinion.

· You can call the governor’s office at (518) 474-8390;

· You can e-mail him using an online form here;

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read OOIDA’s full Call to Action here.

Air date: July 13, 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: July 13, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to OOIDA members Howard Salmon and Ron Terry, who shared their love for music and trucking. Howard and Ron have provided OOIDA with 90 CDs that will go to the first 90 people who call our Special Member Offer Line and join OOIDA for the reduced referral rate of $25.

· You can take advantage of Howard and Ron’s offer by calling the member offer line, 1-800-324-6856, and pressing the number 3. Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you. Our membership department will call you back during business hours.

· For more information about Howard and Ron’s music, you can go to Howard’s Web site here.

· And you can find out about Leland Martin’s Truckers for Troops benefit at his site, LelandMartin.com.

Air date: July 13, 2009.

The Department of Defense is about to issue an interim regulation requiring a 100 percent pass through of fuel surcharges on military loads. To view the DOD’s fuel rate adjustment table, click here. Air date: July 10, 2009.

A proposed rule that would ban truckers from using certain key routes in upstate New York has made its way to the Governor’s office for review. OOIDA is urging its New York members to contact Gov. David Paterson either by e-mail or by phone and express their opinion.

· You can call the governor’s office at (518) 474-8390;

· You can e-mail him using an online form here;

· You can read OOIDA’s full Call to Action here.

Air date: July 10, 2009.

Terry Scruton reported today about a plan to turn Kansas City into an inland port, including several intermodal rail/truck facilities.

• To read a story about SmartPort from the Land Line Magazine archives, click here;
• To view the SmartPort Web site, click here.

Air date: July 9, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to OOIDA members Howard Salmon and Ron Terry, who shared their love for music and trucking. Howard and Ron have provided OOIDA with 90 CDs that will go to the first 90 people who call our Special Member Offer Line and join OOIDA for the reduced referral rate of $25.

· You can take advantage of Howard and Ron’s offer by calling the member offer line, 1-800-324-6856, and pressing the number 3. Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you. Our membership department will call you back during business hours.

· For more information about Howard and Ron’s music, you can go to Howard’s Web site here.

Air date: July 9, 2009.

Robert D. Raypholtz of Huntington, IN, 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 Robert, click here.

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

Air date: July 9, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Texas, lawmakers opted not to extend the authority to sign toll leases. Meanwhile in Wisconsin, the state budget has been approved, minus an oil company tax.

· You can read about more legislation in Texas here.

· You can read about more legislation in Wisconsin here.

Air date: July 9, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to OOIDA members Howard Salmon and Ron Terry, who shared their love for music and trucking. Howard and Ron have provided OOIDA with 90 CDs that will go to the first 90 people who call our Special Member Offer Line and join OOIDA for the reduced referral rate of $25.

· You can take advantage of Howard and Ron’s offer by calling the member offer line, 1-800-324-6856, and pressing the number 3. Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you. Our membership department will call you back during business hours.

· For more information about Howard and Ron’s music, you can go to Howard’s Web site here.

Air date: July 8, 2009.

In today’s Follow-Up, Reed Black spoke about a study done by the Texas Transportation Institute that confirms something truckers have been noticing for quite a while: that there’s less traffic on many of our highways and less congestion. You can go to the Texas Transportation Institute Web site here. Air date: July 8, 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. Air date: July 8, 2009.

Mark Reddig 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: July 8, 2009.

Brian K. Frank of Salineville, Ohio 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 Brian, click here.

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

Air date: July 7, 2009.

Terry Scruton gets a preview of what’s inside the upcoming July issue of Land Line Magazine from the writers and editors.

· 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: July 7, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. Struggling to cope with dwindling funds to pay for roadwork, lawmakers are left without popular options to get work done.

· You can read more in your August/September issue of Land Line Magazine.

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

· You can read about more legislation in Nevada here.

· You can read about more legislation in Oregon here.

· You can read about more legislation in Rhode Island here.

· You can read about more legislation in Vermont here.

· You can read about more legislation in Massachusetts here.

Air date: July 7, 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: July 6, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to Rod Nofziger about legislation currently before Congress related to truck size and weight standards. OOIDA has a longstanding position of opposing increases to truck size and weight limits on the National Highway System and supports HR1618. 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.

· S. 779, HR. 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: July 6, 2009.

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

· 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: July 6, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Tom Weakley about a meeting where the addition of truck-only lanes to a major interstate was discussed. You can learn more from the U.S. Department of Transportation Web site here. Air date: July 6, 2009.

George W. Pierce, Jr. of Wills Point, TX 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 George, click here.

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

Air date: July 2, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Kentucky, lawmakers have approved a bridge-authority plan, toll option. Meanwhile in Maine, lawmakers have banned the use of ticket cameras.

· You can read about more legislation in Kentucky here.

· You can read about more legislation in Maine here.

Air date: July 2, 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: “Where do you get your diesel pricing information from on a daily basis?” Air date: July 1, 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: July 1, 2009.

In today’s Follow Up, Reed Black spoke with Richard Hanowski of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and David Strayer of the University of Utah about various distractions including cell phones often plays a role in wrecks involving cars and trucks.

· You can visit the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Web site here.

· You can read the report by Psychologist David Strayer at the University of Utah here.

Air date: July 1, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to OOIDA member Jerry Kissinger who not only has a show truck but does volunteer work for the Special Olympics and the Make a Wish program.

· You can visit the Make a Wish Foundation Web site here.

· You can visit the Special Olympics Web site here.

Air date: July 1, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to OOIDA member Rachele Champagne who organized the first ever all-female “Convoy for a Cure” to raise money for breast cancer research. You can visit the Convoy for a Cure Web site here. Air date: July 1, 2009.

Canada has a special way of celebrating Canada Day. Truckers hauling in Ontario or Quebec are 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: July 1, 2009.