Chance Rodgers Update – Terry Scruton talked with 12-year-old Chance Rodgers, the grandson of OOIDA Life Member Jim Rodgers. Chance is fighting bone cancer, and was the subject of a major fund-raiser at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show. To listen, click below. Air date: June 29, 2008.

Road Law – Terry Scruton discussed compliance reviews with attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella of Road Law. To listen, click below. Air date: June 26, 2008.

Fixing the Highway Trust Fund – Mark Reddig talked with Rod Nofziger of OOIDA’s Washington, DC, office about efforts in Congress to address a $3.7 billion shortfall in the fund this year alone. To listen, click below. Air date: June 23, 2008.

2290s – Terry Scruton talked with Scott O’Dell about Form 2290. The deadline to file is July 1, but truckers are given a grace period lasting till Aug. 31. To listen, click below. Air date: June 19, 2008.

TOMCATS – Reed Black reported on the TOMCATS, a law-enforcement unit in Miami that specializes in fighting cargo theft. To listen, click below. Air date: June 16, 2008.

Speed Limiter Debate – As Ontario moved toward its eventual approval of speed limiter requirements, OOIDA’s Rick Craig, Tom Weakley and Laura O’Neill provided some analysis of the situation. To listen, click below. Air date: June 13, 2008.

Energy Market Manipulation – Are futures traders manipulating the price of oil, and affecting the price of diesel fuel. The Senate Commerce Committee wants to know, and they held a hearing on the topic recently. Terry Scruton brought us highlights. To listen, click below. Air date: June 10, 2008.

Trucking Security – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA Senior Security Adviser Don L. Rondeau about a new Trucking Security Program that includes participation from OOIDA. To listen, click here. In this clip, Don describes who’s involved in the program. Air date: June. 6, 2008.

Energy market manipulation – Mark Reddig talks with Mike Joyce about a Senate Commerce Committee hearing examining how market speculation and manipulation plays into the price of fuel. To listen, click below. Air date: June 3, 2008.

Trucking history: a family affair – Mark Reddig reported on second- and third-generation truckers who are preserving their families’ – and the industry’s – history as part of the American Truck Historical Society. The group held its annual national convention and antique truck show recently at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS. To listen, click below. Air date: June 3, 2008.