OOIDA on the Road

Where you can find us

OOIDA Life Member Ron Mermis and his NASCAR simulator are at the TA in Jackson, GA. That’s located at Exit 201 off Interstate 75.

OOIDA’s Tour Truck, The Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show. The big event takes place May 17th through the 19th at the Joplin, MO, Speedco. That’s located at Exit 11 off Interstate 44.

Ron and his simulator will join the Spirit at SuperRigs. And don’t forget, you can join OOIDA for a discount at either truck.

For more information about the simulator, click here.

Air date: May 17, 2012.

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“All-Nighter” newscast May 17, 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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Freight lull continues into mid-May

Terry Scruton offers some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.

  • You can go to the TransCore website here;
  • Or you can call them at 1-800-547-5417;
  • To view their blog, click here;
  • To chat with them on Twitter, click here.
  • You can go to the OOIDA Members Edge website here;
  • You can call OOIDA Members Edge at 1-866-487-8253.

Air date: May 16, 2012.

Diesel average drops for 5th week in a row

Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis.

  • 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.
  • To download OOIDA’s fuel surcharge app for Android Smartphones, click here.

Air date: May 16, 2012.

Will you continue to do business in California once the new CARB regulations go into effect?

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 do business in California once the new CARB regulations go into effect?” Air date: May 16, 2012.

“All-Nighter” newscast May 16, 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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“All-Nighter” newscast May 16, 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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Missouri lawmakers could soon start discussion on funding for I-70

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Missouri, officials may soon study I-70 road funding options. And Louisiana lawmakers are close to adopting stricter rules for trucks.

  • To read about the plans in Missouri, click here;
  • To read about other legislation in Missouri, click here;
  • To read about the bill in Louisiana, click here;
  • To read about other legislation in Louisiana, click here.

Air date: May 15, 2012.

“All-Nighter” newscast May 15, 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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Filing estimated taxes is a ‘must-do’ for self employers

Mark Reddig talks with Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping about filing estimated taxes. They’ll tell you what you need to know.

  • Click here for a link to the 1040-ES form;
  • Visit MBA Tax and Bookkeeping website here;
  • You can email Shasta here;
  • Or call 1-888-407-1669.

Air date: May 14, 2012.

Make sure you have the info you need before you call

Terry Scruton spoke to Ed Briley of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Customer Service Department about what you need to have in hand before you call your insurance agent.

  • 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: May 14, 2012.