Reed Black reported in today’s news that the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit seeking information on the searching of more than a thousand laptops at border crossings by the U.S. government. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Aug. 31, 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: Aug. 31, 2009.

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

· 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: August 31, 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: Aug. 28, 2009.

Reed Black shares his thoughts on how our actions affect the next generation.

· To read Reed’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: Aug. 28, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Chuck Johnston of OOIDA Claims Department about towing scams and other problems. If you’re an OOIDA member, you can call CTCM, commercial truck claims management, the company that handles insurance claims for OOIDA. They can offer information about tow truck services that they’ve dealt with.

· You can call CTCM at their number, 1-800-234-2886.

· Also, you can contact the American Towing Alliance. That organization can be called at 1-800-618-6946 extension 222.

· You can also learn more about the American Towing Alliance through their Web site here.

Air date: Aug. 28, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has set a September 30^th deadline for California-based truckers who haul out of the state’s ports (drayage truckers) to register with the agency.

CARB wants a complete list of drayage trucks because on January 1^st, 2010, it will require that any truck that is model year 2003 or older be retrofitted to meet clean air standards or be replaced.

· For more information, click here.

· The application can be found here.

· You can go to the California Air Resource Board Web site here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Aug. 28, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Mike Joyce about the truck ban in New York State. A 45-day public comment period is underway in New York, where transportation officials are proposing placing parts of seven highways in the Finger Lakes area off limits to all heavy trucks (except those making local pickups or deliveries). The comment period will end on October 9^th.

· You can visit the New York truck Web site here.

· You can submit comments to:

o Yomika Bennett, Director of State and Local Relations

New York State Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

Albany, NY 12232

(518) 457-2345

· If you’d like to share your views on the issue with New York officials, click on this link for a preaddressed email: mailto:truckregcomment@dot.state.ny.us

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

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

Air date: Aug. 27, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with registered dietician Debbie Latham about managing and living with diabetes on the road.

· For more information you can visit Debbie’s web site here.

Air date: Aug. 27, 2009.

Terry Scruton gets some advice on business and accounting matters from John Ewing of the Truckers Helper.

· You can check out The Truckers Helper Web site here.

· You can check out Layover.com here.

Air date: Aug. 27, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the OOIDA Truckers for Troops Telethon. The Telethon was a runaway success that to the big hearts of the American truckers.

· You can read an OOIDA press release about the 2008 Truckers for Troops Telethon here.

· OOIDA life time member and singer, Leland Martin has partnered with OIDDA 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.

o You can read an OOIDA press release here.

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

o You can order the Truckers for Troops CD here.

· OOIDA is soliciting personal letters to be sent to our soldiers overseas as part of OOIDA’s care packages. You can mail them to us at OOIDA Truckers for Troops, PO Box 1000, Grain Valley, MO, 64029, c/o Sherry Murry, or e-mail them to sherry_murry@ooida.com .

Air date: Aug. 27, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Maine, the transportation committee put off a decision on road funds. Meanwhile in North Carolina, lawmakers have approved sending transit sales tax option to voters.

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

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

Air date: Aug. 27, 2009.

Kenneth W. Kidd of Afton, VA, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 46 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Kenneth, click here.

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

Air date: Aug. 27, 2009.

If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “Have you seen diesel anywhere at $3.00 a gallon?” Air date: Aug. 26, 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: Aug. 26, 2009.

A 45-day public comment period is underway in New York, where transportation officials are proposing placing parts of seven highways in the Finger Lakes area off limits to all heavy trucks (except those making local pickups or deliveries). The comment period will end on October 9^th.

· If you’d like to share your views on the issue with New York officials, click on this link for a preaddressed email: mailto:truckregcomment@dot.state.ny.us

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

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

Air date: Aug. 26, 2009.

Mick Vail of Memphis, TN, 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 Mick, click here.

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

Air date: Aug. 25, 2009.

Louisiana will have two separate World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics events this year. The first convoy will get underway in West Monroe on Saturday, August 29^th.

The second will be in Woodworth on September 19^th.

· Aug. 28-29 – Special Olympic World’s largest truck convoy at West Monroe at Horse Pavilion Ike Hamilton Center Expo Center, 501 Mane. You can register on line at http://www.laso.org, or call for more information to Bridget Hebert at (318) 335-0606 or (318) 613-8658; Paul and Debbie Orser at (318) 237-1863; or Special Olympics Office at 1-800-345-6644.

· Sept. 19 – Special Olympics Largest Truck Convoy at Woodworth, LA at Protected Cargo LLC, located at Exit 73 off I-49. Register on line at www.worldslargesttruckconvoy.com, or call for more information to, Dee Dee Bass at 1-800-959-5529; Bubba or Susan Littleton at (318) 487-2829 or (318) 623-0734; Bridget Hebert at (318) 335-0606 or (318) 613-8658; or Special Olympics at 1-800-345-6644.

Air date: Aug. 25, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Illinois, a new law boosts idling fines. Meanwhile in Virginia, lawmakers opted not to consider a bill reopening rest areas.

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

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

Air date: Aug. 25, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke Jasmine Jordan, daughter of OOIDA member Lee Jordan. The pair attended the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas to get support for Jasmine’s planned cross-country run to raise money for the St. Christopher fund.

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

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

Air date: Aug. 25, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation about a report by the Government Accountability Office that discusses the problem of so-called “reincarnated carriers.”

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

· You can visit the Government Accountability Office Web site here.

Air date: Aug. 24, 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: Aug. 24, 2009.

Reed Black spoke to Lee Klaskow, senior research analyst with Longbow Research, on prospects for economic recovery in the trucking sector. You can go to the Longbow Research Web site here. Air date: Aug. 24, 2009.

In today’s news, Terry Scruton reported on a trucker’s death due to the Swine Flu. You can learn more on how to protect yourself from the Swine Flu or H1N1 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site here. Air date: Aug. 24, 2009.

What is Efficiency Worth? – Charlie Morasch of Land Line Magazine offers a few thoughts about the possibility of opening the border with Mexico.

· To read Charlie’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: Aug. 21, 2009.

David Tanner reports on the process of building the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old one collapsed into the Mississippi River Aug. 1, 2007.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to the August/September issue of Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Aug. 21, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation about how APU grant programs have helped many truckers, but the latest round has some problems that have made it less effective. Land Line Magazine has compiled its own grant opportunity list by working from information from the Department of Energy and the EPA, as well as talking to many state and non-profit agencies directly.

· You can read more from Land Line Magazine here.

· The list is available by clicking here.

· To obtain a reimbursement of up to 40 percent of the cost of buying and installing an APU, OOIDA members can obtain more information or apply for the Association’s grant program by calling 1-800-444-5791 or by clicking here.

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

· You can speak to the OOIDA equipment finance department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Aug. 21, 2009.

At least twice a week, it seems that a different state, nonprofit group or federal agency is coming out with a new grant program offering reimbursements for truck equipment upgrades. To keep the variety of federal, state, nonprofit and other grants straight, Land Line has compiled its own grant opportunity list by working from information from the Department of Energy and the EPA, as well as talking to many state and non-profit agencies directly.

· You can read more from Land Line Magazine here.

· The list is available by clicking here.

· To obtain a reimbursement of up to 40 percent of the cost of buying and installing an APU, OOIDA members can obtain more information or apply for the Association’s grant program by calling 1-800-444-5791 or by clicking here.

Air date: Aug. 20, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Michigan, bills would trim truck fine, reduce gridlock and boost county road funds. Meanwhile in New Jersey, a bill offers amnesty to collect driver penalty fees.

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

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

Air date: Aug. 20, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Steve Freidell of the DeWaay Financial Network about credit card debt.

· To learn more about DeWayy, click here.

· You can read more from Steve from the Land Line Magazine Web site here.

Air date: Aug. 20, 2009.

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

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

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

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

Air date: Aug. 19, 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 make more money when diesel is up or when diesel is down?” Air date: Aug. 19, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke with Paul Todd about a book Paul has written, ”Industry of Thieves”. You can go the Industry of Thieves Web site here. Air date: Aug. 19, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke with Jim Buchanan of Trincon Group concerning a new survey about driver retention and driver turnover. You can visit the Trincon Group Web site here. Air date: Aug. 19, 2009.

Reed Black and Jami Jones talked about OOIDA’s presence at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, TX. Visit OOIDA at booth 13089 to join or renew for the discounted price of $25.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can visit The Great American Trucking Show Web site here.

Air date: Aug. 18, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Louisiana, a law limiting left-lane use now is in effect. Meanwhile in California, trucks have been permanently banned from the Angeles Crest Highway.

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

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

Air date: Aug. 19, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Todd Spencer, Tom Weakley, Keith Goble and Woody Chambers about the end of split speeds in Illinois.

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

· You can read a blog by Joe Rajkovacz here.

· You can read an OOIDA Press Release here.

Air date: Aug. 17, 2009.

Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble pontificates about the number of bills state lawmakers will consider this year.

· To read Keith’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: Aug. 14, 2009.

Reed Black talked with OOIDA Executive Vice President Todd Spencer about OOIDA’s legislative agenda and goals – as well as a recent victory involving fuel surcharges and Defense Department loads.

· You can read a Special Report by Land Line Magazine on the Department of Defense fuel surcharges below:

o Fuel surcharge policy for DOD loads nears final OK

o Skimming fuel surcharges on DOD loads ends

· You can learn more about OOIDA’s Issues and Actions from OOIDA.com here.

· You can read OOIDA’s Legislative Agenda from OOIDA.com here.

Air date: Aug. 14, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that a recent survey showed that most Americans agree with professional truckers about Mexican trucking.

· You can read a Press Release from OOIDA here.

· You can read the report from the Rasmussen Reports Web site here.

Air date: Aug. 14, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black gave us a countdown…ONE day to go with legislation awaiting Gov. Pat Quinn’s signature to end Illinois split speed. You are 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: Aug. 14, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke to Melissa Theriault Rohan on the basics of Political Action Committees. You can learn more about OOIDA Political Action Committee here. Air date: Aug. 13, 2009.

Betty R. Beaudoin 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 Betty, click here.

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

Air date: Aug. 13, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. States are taking up the task of banning texting while driving. You can read more about the texting issue by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Aug. 13, 2009.

OOIDA members John Alden, JC McCawley, and Marion Frees 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: Aug. 13, 2009.

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

· Call 1-888-276-8000

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

· Send an e-mail.

· Or click here for more information.

Air date: Aug. 13, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Laura O’Neill about OOIDA’s fight against longer and heavier trucks. OOIDA has a longstanding position of opposing increases to truck size and weight limits on the National Highway System and supports HR1618.

· 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: Aug. 12, 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 will it take for you, personally, to feel that the economy is finally improving?” Air date: Aug. 12, 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: Aug. 12, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke about legislation that bans truckers from using certain key routes in upstate New York. You can contact Gov. David Paterson either by e-mail or by phone and express your 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 an OOIDA Call to Action here.

Air date: Aug. 12, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black gave us a countdown…FOUR days to go with legislation awaiting Gov. Pat Quinn’s signature to end Illinois split speed. You are 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: Aug. 12, 2009.

Mark Reddig reported about truckers continuing to being caught in trap crossing a weight-limited bridge in Providence, RI. You can read more about this from Land Line Magazine here. Air date: Aug. 11, 2009.

Don Sisco of Marion, KY, 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 Don, click here.

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

Air date: Aug. 11, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble about Oregon, the governor signed a $1 billion transportation bill with weight-mile tax increase. And in South Dakota, a lawmaker is pushing to lower the drinking age.

· To read more about legislation in Oregon, click here;

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

Air date: Aug. 11, 2009.

Terry Scruton took a look inside the International Fuel Tax Agreement with Dale Watkins of OOIDA Business Assistance Department.

· You can go the International Fuel Tax Association Web site here.

· OOIDA has trained agents to assist you with many of your needs. You can go to the OOIDA Web site here.

· For more information on any of the services offered by the OOIDA Business Services Department, call 1-800-444-5791

Air date: Aug. 11, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation about how APU grant programs have helped many truckers, the latest round has some problems that have made it less effective.

• You can go to the OOIDA equipment financing Web site here;
• You can speak to the OOIDA equipment finance department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Aug. 10, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action concerning possible lane restrictions in Texas. The North Central Texas Council of Governments is scheduled to hold three public hearings this week to discuss their plans to restrict trucks with three or more axles from using the left lanes along Interstates 20, 30, 45 and 820. Trucks would be allowed to access the lane for passing only.

Public hearings are scheduled Monday, Aug. 10, through Wednesday, Aug. 12.

· Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Ennis High School, 2301 Ensign Road, Ennis, TX 75119.

· Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Worth International Transportation Center, 1001 Jones St., Fort Worth, TX 76102.

· Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Lancaster City Hall, 211 N. Henry St., Lancaster, TX 75146.

To submit comments by mail, send to Maribel Chavez, P.E. District Engineer, Fort Worth District, Texas Department of Transportation, 2501 S.W. Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133. Comments must be received by the close of business on Monday, Aug. 24.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

Air date: August 10, 2009.

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

· 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: August 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: August 10, 2009.

Lawyers for OOIDA have submitted a list of 27 questions that they want the Minnesota state police to answer as part of the association’s lawsuit over the use of the so-called ‘fatigue checklist.’ Land Line Now now has print versions 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: Aug. 7, 2009.

Joe Rajkovacz offers a few thoughts about who says they’re representing small-business truckers – versus who really is.

• To read a text version of Joe’s rant, click here;
• To read other entries in our Friday Rants series, click here.

Air date: Aug. 7, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rick Craig regarding the speed limiter battle in Canada. 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, or here.

Air date: Aug. 7, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA about an effort in California to incorporate the federal leasing regulations into state regulations, which would apply them to in-state owner-operators leased to motor carriers. To read OOIDA’s comments on the proposed regulation, click here. Air date: Aug. 7, 2009.

The IRS has informed OOIDA that it’s “running late” in printing and mailing the 2290 forms for payment of the heavy vehicle use tax.

However, the IRS says the tax payment is still due by August 31st.

Below, you’ll find links to both the 2290 form itself and instructions for filling it out.

· To get Form 2290, click here;

· To read instructions for Form 2290, click here;

· If you’d like OOIDA to handle the 2290 for you, call the permits department at 1-800-444-5791.

Air date: Aug. 6, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Melissa Theriault Rohan of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about Dr. Winslow Sargeant, who is the nominee for a key position in the Small Business Administration – the person who will act as the agency’s Chief Counsel for Advocacy.

· To read more about Dr. Sargeant from the White House Web site, click here;

· To read more about the Small Business Administration, click here.

Air date: Aug. 6, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble about Oregon, which is starting enforcement of a biodiesel mandate, and Louisiana, where two new laws come down hard on drunk drivers.

• To read more about legislation in Oregon, click here;
• To read more about legislation in Louisiana, click here.

Air date: Aug. 6, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with Steve Freidell of the DeWaay Financial Network about the economy and where it’s headed next.

• To learn more about DeWayy, click here.
• If you want to reach Steve, e-mail him at Steve_Freidell@ooida.com.
• And you can read more from Steve in the latest issue of Land Line Magazine.

Air date: Aug. 6, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rod Nofziger of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about a push for cross-border trucking by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk. Rod urged truckers to call their House member, both Senate members, the White House, the DOT and the U.S. Trade Representative to oppose the plan.

· To contact the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative:

o Call the USTR’s Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Liaison office: (202) 395-6120
Fax a letter to (202) 395-3692

• Or write a letter to: Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20208

· For Congress:

o 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.

o To get information to write and/or fax a letter to your Senators, click here;

o To get information to write and/or fax a letter to your U.S. Representative, click here;

· For the White House:

o To contact the White House and/or President Obama, click here;

o To call in comments, dial (202) 456-1111;

o Fax a letter to (202) 456-2461;

o Or write The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

· To contact the U.S. Department of Transportation:

• Writer a letter to Secretary Ray LaHood, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590
• Or write to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Suite W60-300, Washington, DC 20590
• And you are also welcome to call OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791. Association staff will be happy to help put you in touch with your elected officials in Washington.

Air date: Aug. 6, 2009.

If you have questions or a comment about diesel prices, or you’ve seen some interesting highs and lows at the pumps wherever you are, call our “Land Line Now” Diesel Price Line. Dial 1-800-324-6856, and then press 2 to record your message. This week, we’re asking Sirius XM listeners to respond to: “What did you think of today’s experiment with giving the fuel prices without the IFTA tax included?” Air date: Aug. 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: Aug. 5, 2009.

Reed Black reported on a company called Sun Eco, which is working to develop biodiesel made out of algae. To learn more about Sun Eco, click here. Air date: Aug. 5, 2009.

The FMCSA’s new intermodal chassis rule (that aims to make chassis owners responsible for their maintenance and safety) will be the topic at the monthly meeting of the Owner Operator Coalition of Virginia this Saturday in Norfolk. For time and location of the event, click here. Air date: Aug. 5, 2009.

Both Missouri and Florida are letting truckers know that there’s grant money to be had for anyone wanting to buy clean air technology for their truck.

Missouri has $1.7 million dollars for everything from APUs to diesel particulate filters.

Florida has $300,000 available on a first-come-first-served basis strictly for the purchase of APUs.

Applicants can apply for up to $4,500 in rebates.

· For more information on the Missouri program, click here;

· For more information on the Florida program, click here.

Air date: Aug. 4, 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: Aug. 4, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble about the transportation plans of Virginia’s two gubernatorial candidates, both of which raise concerns for truckers.

• To read more about the plans, click here;
• To read more about Virginia legislation, click here.

Air date: Aug. 4, 2009.