Biofuels
Reed Black will speak with Missouri state Rep. Mike Dethrow of Alton and others about the state of ethanol – a debate that reflects thinking on biodiesel. Air date: April 28, 2008.

Oregon blitz
Land Line Magazine Senior Editor Jami Jones offered up a few thoughts regarding Oregon’s annual “Operation Trucker Check.” To listen, click below. Air date: April 25, 2008.

Help for diabetics
Getting exercise on the road is important for everybody, but it’s particularly important for those living with diabetes. Terry Scruton discussed the topic with licensed dietician and diabetes specialist Debbie Latham. To listen, click below. Air date: April 23, 2008.

Investing in highways
Terry Scruton reported on a recent hearing by a Senate subcommittee on transportation in which members discussed how to put more resources into our highways. Sen. Max Baucus of Montana’s opening statement outlined some of the issues involved. To listen, click below. Air date: April 22, 2008.

Leasing the Turnpike
Mark Reddig spoke with Mike Joyce of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about Pennsylvania’s Gov. Ed Rendell’s effort to lease the state’s Turnpike. To listen, click below. Air date: April 17, 2008.

Smart Business
Terry Scruton talked with OOIDA Communications Manager and Land Line Magazine columnist Donna Ryun about truckside advertising. To listen, click below. Air date: April 15, 2008.

Stopping speed limiters
Mark Reddig spoke with Laura O’Neill of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about the association’s efforts to stop speed limiter legislation in the Canadian province of Ontario. The legislation would require the devices in every trucker that is based in, or that travels in, that province. Click below to listen. Air date: April 14, 2008.

Anti-hijacking technology
The US Department of Homeland Security would like to know how to stop an 18-wheeler if it was hijacked by a terrorist. At a recent meeting in Washington DC federal officials questioned people in the trucking industry—including an OOIDA representative—about what technologies are available to stop a truck. In Friday’s Follow Up report, Reed Black brought us details on a system that’s already commercially available. Here’s a snippet of his interview with MagTec vice president for marketing Ed Bass.
Click below to listen. Air date: April 11, 2008.