Mark Reddig talked with Ryan Bowley of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about the House version of the new highway bill, including a provision that would stop the spending of highway dollars on mass transit, and stop the practice of forcing states to spend more of that money on bike and hike paths, street beautification and museums.

Due to time constraints, we were unable to run the full interview with Laura on the air.

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Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department who talked about knowing what you are getting for your money when shopping for insurance.

• 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: Feb. 3, 2012.

Land Line Magazine’s David Tanner shares his thoughts on how longer, heavier trucks would impact the environment.

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Air date: Feb. 3, 2012.

Land Line Magazine staff writer Charlie Morasch shares his opinion on the recent recommendations from the Medical Review Board to FMCSA on sleep apnea.

• To read Charlie’s comments, click here;
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Air date: Feb. 3, 2012.

Mark Reddig talked with Jerry Sims of Gulf Coast Filters about viscosity and how to determine the right oil weight for your engine.  

• To visit the Gulf Coast Filters website, click here;
• You can also contact them at 1-800-398-8114.

 Air date: Feb. 3, 2012.

Mark Reddig spoke with Nick Williams of ID Resolution about some old – and new – scams to try to steal your identity. ID Resolutions is a company that offers identity theft protection services which are a part of an identity theft protection program offered by OneBeacon through OOIDA’s Medical Benefits Department.

• For more information on the program, click here;
• Or you may contact the Medical Benefits Department at 1-800-715-9369.

Air date: Feb. 3, 2012.

Chuck Hutton of Piqua, OH, 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 Chuck, click here.
• To learn more about the Safe Driving Award from OOIDA.com, click here.

Air date: Feb. 3, 2012.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s “All Nighter” on WSM 650 AM, “The Legend,” a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

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OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for members in North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on proposed improvements to Interstate 95 that could include using tolls to pay for it. The meetings are all scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. as follows:

• Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Robeson Community College, BB&T Room of the Workforce Development Center Building No. 1, 5160 N. Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
• Monday, Feb. 13 at Halifax Community College, Centre Gallery, 200 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890
• Thursday, Feb. 16 at City of Rocky Mount, Imperial Centre Studio Theatre, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
• Monday, Feb. 20 at Johnston Community College, Paul A. Johnston Auditorium Lobby, 245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577
• Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Bill Ellis Convention Center, 2904 Forest Hills Road, Wilson, NC 27893 Thursday, Feb. 23 at Dunn Community Center, 205 Jackson Road, Dunn, NC 28334
• Monday, Feb. 27 at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel–Fayetteville, Grand Ballroom, 1965 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 2831

• To read the OOIDA Call to Action, click here;

Air date: Feb. 2, 2012.

OOIDA has issued a Call to Action for members in Washington State regarding an effort in the House that would reclassify truckers there. OOIDA is urging members in Washington State to call their state House member.

• To read the OOIDA Call to Action, click here;
• You may also call the OOIDA Membership Department at (816) 229-5791 and they will look up the contact information for you;

Air date: Feb. 2, 2012.