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: “The OOIDA Board of Directors are in town this week – are there any fuel related issues you’d like them to consider?” Air date: Sept. 30, 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: Sept. 30, 2009.

Maryland has announced its plans for tolling on the Intercounty Connector, a new highway project that will run 18-miles from I-270 and 370 in Montgomery County to I-95 in Prince George’s County. Six-axle vehicles and up will pay between $1.88 and $2.63 per mile during peak hours, and between $1.50 and $2.25 per mile during off-peak hours. There are several upcoming public hearings on the subject, including Oct. 28 at High Point High School in Beltsville, MD, and Oct. 29 at Shady Grove Middle School in Gaithersburg. Comments are due by November 25^th. You can find more information here. Air date: Sept. 30, 2009.

Mark Reddig reported on the truck show, organized by OOIDA member and country music singer Joey Holiday, and his wife, Vicky Holiday. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10, at Fitzgerald Truck Sales, located at exit 311 on Interstate 40. In addition, the St. Christopher Golf Tourney takes place Oct. 9 at the Beatrace Golf Course at Cumberland in Crossville, TN. Golfers can meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Fitzgerald Truck Center, and will travel from there to the golf course. Tee time is 9 a.m.

· For more information on the Tennessee Truck Show, click here;

· For those interested in the golf tournament:

o To pre-register, or for more information, golfers can call 1-877-332-4483;

o You can also call Paul Sasso at (254) 624-9848 or e-mail him at ptrkr@hotmail.com.

Air date: Sept. 30, 2009.

Terry Scruton reported on the confirmation hearing for Anne Ferro, the Obama administration’s nominee to head the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

· You can read her testimony and view a Web cast of the entire hearing here.

· You can read more from Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Sept. 29, 2009.

Gary C. Wiggins of Cleveland, TX, has been recognized by OOIDA for 20 years of safe, accident-free driving, and has received The OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

• To read more about Gary, click here;
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Sept. 29, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble about activity in two states. A Massachusetts legislative panel recently took up for consideration nearly a dozen bills related to road tolls. Meanwhile, South Dakota lawmakers are looking at multiple options to help bridge a major gap in road funding.

• To read about the bills in Massachusetts, click here;
• To read about other legislation in Massachusetts, click here;
• To read about the options being discussed in South Dakota, click here;
• To read about other legislation in South Dakota, click here.

Air date: Sept. 29, 2009.

Terry Scruton reported on a hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the subject of cap and trade legislation.

· For more information on the hearing from the committee Web site, click here.

· For the latest coverage from Land Line Magazine, click here.

Air date: Sept. 24, 2009.

John C. Taylor of Cross Junction, VA, has been recognized by OOIDA for 57 years of safe, accident-free driving. He’s the latest recipient of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

• To read more about John, click here;
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Sept. 24, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state issues with Land Line magazine’s Keith Goble. In Georgia, a transportation funding deal could be near. Meanwhile, in Alaska, lawmakers are looking for solutions to Seward Highway safety concerns.

• To read about the situation in Georgia, click here;
• To read about other legislation in Georgia, click here;
• To read about the situation in Alaska, click here;
• To read about other legislation in Alaska, click here.

Air date: Sept. 24, 2009.

There are just five weeks left until the first-ever U.S. “Convoy for a Cure” to raise money for breast cancer research arrives at Willie’s Place in Carl’s Corner, TX.

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

· To go to the Convoy’s Web site, click here;

· For a poster with more information, which you can download, print and post in truck stops, click here.

Air date: Sept. 24, 2009.

Reed Black discussed the stated concerns of the business organization – and what the real agenda is – with Todd Spencer, executive vice president of OOIDA. For more information about cross-border trucking, click here. Air date: Sept. 23, 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 had any experience with diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF?” Air date: Sept. 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: Sept. 23, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked to Dr. John McElligott about his work with the St. Christopher Fund and the FMCSA’s Medical Review Board.

· You can visit the Medical Review Board Web site here.

· For more information on the St. Christopher Fund, click here.

Air date: Sept. 22, 2009.

Scott G.B. Sargant of Holmen, WI, has been recognized by OOIDA for 8 years of safe, accident-free driving, and has received the OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

· For more information about Scott, click here;

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

Air date: Sept. 22, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine’s State Legislative Editor, Keith Goble, regarding two state issues. Gov. Jim Doyle is pursuing plans to get more people out of their cars in southeastern Wisconsin and put them on commuter rail and buses. In New Mexico, the governor is calling for stricter DWI penalties.

· For more information about the Wisconsin governor’s effort, click here;

· For more information about other legislation in Wisconsin, click here;

· For more information about the New Mexico governor’s proposal, click here;

· For more information about other legislation in New Mexico, click here.

Air date: Sept. 22, 2009.

Mark Reddig told the story of an Arizona man who tried to refuse entry into his truck to a law-enforcement officer. In May 2006, Land Line Magazine wrote a detailed article regarding your rights in this situation. To read that article, click here. Air date: Sept. 21, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action in South Dakota. The state Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee is looking to get feedback from residents on the options for road funding before meeting again in mid-October.

• Contact information for members of the Joint Transportation Committee members is available here;
• To read OOIDA's Call to Action notice, click here.

Air date: Sept. 21, 2009.

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

· 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: Sept. 21, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about OOIDA offering members discounts and rebates on more than 30 different product lines, from computers, to APUs, to new and used trucks.

• For more information, click here.
• You can join OOIDA at a discount. Just click here, and use our program name as a reference.

Air date: Sept. 4, 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: Sept. 18, 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: Sept.18, 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: Sept. 18, 2009.

Terry Scruton puts the truck parking problem into perspective using an … unusual example.

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

Air date: Sept. 18, 2009.

A federal document indicates that for years, Minnesota enforcement personnel lacked the authority to enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Mark Reddig discussed the situation with Jim Johnston, president and CEO of OOIDA, Todd Spencer, the association’s executive vice president, and Joe Rajkovacz, OOIDA’s regulatory affairs specialist. The association is trying to determine how many truckers may have been affected. If you have been put out of service or cited for any federal reg violation in Minnesota, we encourage you to either:

• Take an online survey here;
• Call in your information to either Membership or Business Assistance at OOIDA at 1-800-444-5791.
• To read coverage of the issue by Land Line Magazine, click here.

Air date: Sept. 17, 2009.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to increase the Uniform Carrier Registration fees that truckers pay to support state traffic safety programs and US DOT officer training. If adopted, the UCR fee for small trucking operations would increase from $39 to $87. Fees for large fleets would increase by as much as $40,000 a year. If you would like to submit a comment by email, be sure to identify the subject matter by using this docket number: FMCSA-2009-0231. For a link to the FMCSA’s comment site, click here. Air date: Sept. 17, 2009.

Ruben Velez of Mesquite, TX, has been recognized by OOIDA for nine years of safe, accident-free driving, and has received The OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

· To learn more about Ruben, click here;

· If you’re interested in information about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award, click here.

Air date: Sept. 17, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action to members and other truckers in New Hampshire. State transportation officials are asking for feedback from residents on several road and bridge proposals throughout the state. They will take place Sept. 16, to Oct. 29.

• To read OOIDA’s Call to Action, click here;
• To see a list of the hearings scheduled across the state, click here.
• Anyone unable to attend the public hearings through the end of October can submit written testimony within 10 days of each of the public hearings. Written comments should be addressed to:

William J. Cass, P.E.

Director of Project Development

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

John O. Morton Building, 7 Hazen Drive

P.O. Box 483

Concord, NH 03302-0483

Air date: Sept. 16, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action to members and other truckers in Pennsylvania.

PennDOT wants Pennsylvania residents’ opinions over the next 2 months regarding the long-term path of the state Department of Transportation. To read OOIDA’s Call to Action, click here.

Upcoming hearings are scheduled at the following locations:

· 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in the Grand Ballroom at the Lantern Lodge, 411 North College St., Lebanon.

· 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Conference Room 140 at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie.

· 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in College Hall at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1221 East College Avenue in State College.

· And 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the 31st Floor Conference Room at the Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 6th Ave., Pittsburgh.

To testify at any of the hearings, call the State Transportation Commission at (717) 787-2913.

Written testimony also can be provided by e-mail, fax or regular mail by Nov. 13.

· The e-mail address is RA-PennDOTSTC@state.pa.us;

· You can fax comments to (717) 787-5247;

· Or you can mail them to:
Nolan Ritchie,
Executive Secretary,
State Transportation Commission,
P.O. Box 3633,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17105-3633.

Air date: Sept. 16, 2009.

OOIDA will hold a 3-day business seminar October 27-29 at its headquarters outside Kansas City. The class is filling up—but positions are still available. If you’re interested:

· Click here for more information;

· Or just call 1-800-444-5791 and ask for Joanne in Membership.

Air date: Sept. 16, 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 you use to prevent fuel gelling this winter?” Air date: Sept. 16, 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: Sept. 16, 2009.

Mark Reddig discussed a measure that would, if passed, grant Maine a pilot program for larger, heavier trucks. For more information on the issue, click here, and then choose one of the informational tabs. Air date: Sept. 15, 2009.

16-year-old Jasmine Jordan (daughter of OOIDA member Lee Jordan) took off on foot on Sept. 1 with the goal of running from Los Angeles to New York. The Minnesota native is dedicating the run to a family friend who recently died of cancer and is hoping to raise money for the St. Christopher’s Fund that helps struggling truckers pay their medical bills.

• To view Jasmine’s “Run Across America With Jazzy” Web site, click here;
• If you‘d like to contribute to the St. Christopher’s fund in support of Jasmine, click here.

Air date: Sept. 15, 2009.

Gary W. Kaufman of St. Charles, MO, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 19 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Gary, click here.

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

Air date: Sept. 15, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action to members and other truckers in Wyoming. At the direction of the Wyoming state legislature, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has hired a consultant to do a feasibility study on tolling I-80. The agency is asking for truckers input.

• To comment:
• Mail a letter to Timothy McDowell, WY-DOT Planning Program, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY, 82009-3340;
• E-mail your comments to tollingstudy@dot.state.wy.us.
• If you would like to read additional information about the proposal, click here.
• To read the Call to Action notice from OOIDA, click here.

Air date: Sept. 15, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked with OOIDA’s Tom Weakley about his position as a member of the CARB advisory board. To view CARB’s Web site, click here. Air date: Sept. 15, 2009.

Reed Black discuss upcoming ballot votes on an excise tax and bonding initiatives in Maine, as well as New York bills to standardize yellow time and mandate the “move over” rule.

• To learn more about the Maine measures, click here;
• To learn about other legislation in Maine, click here;
• To learn more about the New York measures, click here;
• To learn about other legislation in New York, click here.

Air date: Sept. 15, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke with John Horsely of AASHTO, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, about the 2009 America’s Transportation Awards for the best highway project. You can see a list of the top 10 nominees and vote for the People’s Choice award by clicking here. Air date: Sept. 14, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about the insurance needs of household movers.

· 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: Sept. 14, 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: Sept. 11, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Paul Cullen Sr. of the Cullen Law Firm in Washington, DC, who offered an update on OOIDA’s legal case against Minnesota’s Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist.

• To read Land Line Magazine’s coverage, click here;
• To read OOIDA’s press release, click here.

Air date: Sept. 11, 2009.

Charlie Morasch offers a few thoughts about one of the president’s latest appointee – a man who will have a big influence over truckers’ lives, but who has a huge potential conflict of interest.

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

Air date: Sept. 11, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Land Line Magazine State Legislative Editor Keith Goble. In Minnesota, the state DOT is staring at a $50 billion budget shortfall. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a bill would limit red-light camera use.

· To read about the Minnesota bill, click here;

· To read about legislation in Minnesota, click here;

· To read about the Ohio bill, click here;

· To read about other legislation in Ohio, click here.

Air date: Sept. 10, 2009.

Truckers in Kansas, Utah and Manitoba will help lead off this year’s World’s Largest Truck Convoy season. The convoys, to raise money for the Special Olympics, will roll this Saturday, Sept. 12. For details on when and where to join the convoys (or any of the upcoming convoys in the US and Canada) click here. Air date: Sept. 10, 2009.

The people who run the First Observer program—which OOIDA is a partner in—will hold an online webinar Friday, Sept. 11, for truckers and others who are interested in helping keep an eye out for potential terrorist activity. The 45-minute webinar is free and those who participate will be certified as First Observers. It starts at 1 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow. If you’d like to take part, click here to register. Air date: Sept. 10, 2009.

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

The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey plans to go to a system of all-electronic tolling. For planning purposes, they’re hoping truckers who visit the port will fill out an online survey. To take part, click here. Air date: Sept. 10, 2009.

Terry Scruton talked to Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law about a strange case involving a truck driver and fire ants. The pair also writes 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: Sept. 10, 2009.

A huge congratulations to Bob Patrick of Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, has been recognized by OOIDA for 40 years of safe, accident-free driving. Bob has received The OOIDA Safe Driving Award.

· To read more about Bob, please click here;

· To learn how you can receive the OOIDA Safe Driving Award, please click here.

Air date: Sept. 10, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the new idling law in Texas.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can see a list that is a compilation of information from Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Sept. 8, 2009.

David L. Collins of Richford, VT, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 12 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about David, click here.

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

Air date: Sept. 8, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Louisiana, lawmakers are considering road funding options. Meanwhile in New York, a new law bans texting while driving.

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

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

Air date: Sept. 8, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke 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: Sept. 8, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the new idling law in Texas.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can see a list that is a compilation of information from Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Sept. 4, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about OOIDA offering members discounts and rebates on more than 30 different product lines, from computers, to APUs, to new and used trucks.

· For more information, click here.

· You can join OOIDA at a discount. Just click here, and use our program name as a reference.

Air date: Sept. 4, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported that Randy Schwartzenburg has been has named as executive director for Trucker Buddy International. You can go to the Trucker Buddy Web site here. Air date: Sept. 4, 2009.

OOIDA’s Joe Rajkovacz offers a trucker’s perspective on the end of the split speed limit in Illinois.

· To read Joe’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: Sept. 4, 2009.

David Tanner offers a few thoughts about driver distractions – beyond the usual suspects.

· To read David’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: Sept. 4, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Michigan, bills seek revenue through unpaid tickets and general property tax. Meanwhile in Colorado, a lawmaker has his eyes on school funds to pay for roads.

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

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

Air date: Sept. 3, 2009.

Wayne H. Brown of Reynoldsburg, OH, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 43 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Wayne, click here.

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

Air date: Sept. 3, 2009.

We reported today on a bus company that will face civil penalties from the FMCSA over safety violations. To read more about the situation, click here. Air date: Sept. 3, 2009.

Terry Scruton talks with financial expert Steve Freidell, a registered representative with DeWaay Financial Network, about getting your family financially prepared to send a child to college.

• To learn more about DeWaay, click here.
• You can read more from Steve from the Land Line Magazine Web site here.

Air date: Sept. 3, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the new idling law in Texas.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can see a list that is a compilation of information from Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: Sept. 2, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about a special presentation of Reed Black’s Land Line Now blog. You can read “The Winter Olympics” here. Air date: Sept. 2, 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: Sept. 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: “Do you think oil prices are driven by speculators or supply and demand?” Air date: Sept. 2, 2009.

Terry Scruton brings us the tale of an 18-wheeled, nationally touring bookmobile that distributes digital media, including audio books, eBooks, music and video. You can go to their Website here. Air date: Sept. 1, 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: Sept. 1, 2009.

In today’s news, Reed Black reported on a cross-country run by Jasmine Jordan, daughter of OOIDA member Lee Jordan. The purpose of the run is 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: Sept. 1, 2009.

OOIDA’s Tracer system has issued an alert regarding a stolen 1989 Pete with a flatbed trailer in Texas.

· You can read an Alert by Land Line Magazine here.

· Truckers may call the TRACER hotline at 866-950-2291.

· Or visit www.tracersystem.us to get the latest advisory or to report information about stolen cargo or missing persons.

Air date: Sept 1, 2009.