George W. Pierce, Jr. of Wills Point, TX has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 17 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about George, click here.

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

Air date: July 2, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Kentucky, lawmakers have approved a bridge-authority plan, toll option. Meanwhile in Maine, lawmakers have banned the use of ticket cameras.

· You can read about more legislation in Kentucky here.

· You can read about more legislation in Maine here.

Air date: July 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: “Where do you get your diesel pricing information from on a daily basis?” Air date: July 1, 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: July 1, 2009.

In today’s Follow Up, Reed Black spoke with Richard Hanowski of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and David Strayer of the University of Utah about various distractions including cell phones often plays a role in wrecks involving cars and trucks.

· You can visit the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Web site here.

· You can read the report by Psychologist David Strayer at the University of Utah here.

Air date: July 1, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to OOIDA member Jerry Kissinger who not only has a show truck but does volunteer work for the Special Olympics and the Make a Wish program.

· You can visit the Make a Wish Foundation Web site here.

· You can visit the Special Olympics Web site here.

Air date: July 1, 2009.

In today’s follow up, Reed Black spoke to OOIDA member Rachele Champagne who organized the first ever all-female “Convoy for a Cure” to raise money for breast cancer research. You can visit the Convoy for a Cure Web site here. Air date: July 1, 2009.

Canada has a special way of celebrating Canada Day. Truckers hauling in Ontario or Quebec are subject to fines if they don’t have a speed limiter set at or below 105 kilometers, or 65 miles per hour. The fines for violators range from about $390 with court costs to a maximum of $20,000.

· If you encounter speed limiter enforcement or experience any complications related to this legislation, you are asked to contact the Association at ooida@ooida.com ;

· Or call or Business Assistant Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: July 1, 2009.

Terry Scruton gave us highlights of Congressional hearings where Transportation leaders on Capitol Hill say the status quo for highway and infrastructure programs is no longer cutting it. You can read more by Land Line Magazine here. Air date: June 30, 2009.

As of tomorrow, truckers hauling in Ontario or Quebec will be subject to fines if they don’t have a speed limiter set at or below 105 kilometers, or 65 miles per hour. The fines for violators range from about $390 with court costs to a maximum of $20,000.

· If you encounter speed limiter enforcement or experience any complications related to this legislation, you are asked to contact the Association at ooida@ooida.com ;

· Or call or Business Assistant Department at 1-800-444-5791.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 30, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In New Jersey, a bill to mandate snow-free vehicles has moved to the governor.

· You can read about more legislation in New Jersey here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 30, 2009.

Randall W. Strachan of Palmyra, Mo has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 29 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Randall, click here.

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

Air date: June 30, 2009.

You can also take a more active role by joining the association’s Call to Action list. When important trucking and transportation bills come before Congress or your state legislature, we can inform you directly by e-mail. To sign up for the Call to Action list, just send an e-mail with your name, membership number and your current e-mail address to calltoaction@ooida.com. Air date: June 29, 2009.

OOIDA offers members discounts and rebates on more than 30 different product lines, from computers, to APUs, to new and used trucks. For more information, visit the association’s Web site, OOIDA.com here. Air date: June 29, 2009.

In today’s Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about Wyoming’s plan for tolling I-80 to fund shortfalls in revenue. OOIDA encouraged members and anybody that uses I-80 to voice their opposition to tolling existing highways during recent meetings held by the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

· Click here to read more about the I-80 tolling study in Wyoming.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

Air date: June 29, 2009.

Mark Reddig spoke with Rod Nofziger about the cap and trade bill passing through the house.

OOIDA had issued a National Call to Action regarding HR2454 which is being referred to as the “cap and trade” bill or the “climate change” bill.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· To contact your Representative or your two Senators, simply call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and provide the operator with your home zip code. The operator will connect you to the offices of your lawmakers.

· You can call OOIDA at (800) 444-5791. Association staff will be happy to provide you contact information for your elected officials.

Air date: June 29, 2009.

Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offer a chance for fame – or infamy – to people and events in the news. If you want to offer up your own Rose or Razzberry for our consideration, you can do it on the Internet through the Members' Only section of our Web site. Just click here. Air date: June 29, 2009.

During the SuperRigs competition at Oak Grove, Missouri Petro, Land Line Now traffic coordinator, Sherry Murry went to take a look at the event. Here are a few of the pictures she took. Sorry we can’t share them all.

Mark Reddig shares his thoughts of the power of numbers when it comes to the getting things done.

· To read Mark’s comments, click here;

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

Air date: June 26, 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: June 26, 2009.

Terry Scruton spoke to OOIDA member Pat Eilen of Hampton, Minnesota about his experience at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs which was held in at the Petro in Oak Grove, MO, this year.

· You can read more by Land Line Magazine here.

· You can go to Shell Rotella Web site here.

Air date: June 26, 2009.

OOIDA has issued a National Call to Action regarding HR2454 which is being referred to as the “cap and trade” bill or the “climate change” bill. Please call the office of your Representative in the U.S. House ASAP to tell them to oppose HR2454.

· You can read the OOIDA Call to Action here.

· To contact your Representative or your two Senators, simply call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and provide the operator with your home zip code. The operator will connect you to the offices of your lawmakers.

· You can call OOIDA at (800) 444-5791. Association staff will be happy to provide you contact information for your elected officials.

Air date: June 26, 2009.

Jay W. Hosty of Diamondhead, MS has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 26 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of The OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.

· To read more about Jay, click here.

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

Air date: June 25, 2009.

Reed Black discussed state legislation with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. In Maryland, speed cameras soon will be posted along construction zones. Meanwhile in Nebraska, laws ease up on work zone speeders and mandate “move over” rule.

· You can read about more legislation in Maryland here.

· You can read about more legislation in Nebraska here.

Air date: June 25, 2009.

Reed Black spoke with Dan Cohen of the Cullen Law Firm to get an update on the lawsuit over the Fatigued Driving Checklist in Minnesota. Land Line Now presents a print version of our four-part series about the Fatigued Driving Evaluation Checklist, which is being used in Minnesota and Indiana as part of a process that frequently leads to truckers being put out of service. To read the stories in the series, click on the links below:

· Part I: A so-called 'survey' puts a 30-year safe driver out of service

· Part II: Critics say checklist subjective, unscientific; officers stand by process

· Part III: A conversation with the man who created the list, Capt. Ken Urquhart

· Part IV: OOIDA officials say Minnesota's method creates more problems than it solves

· Checklist Fatigue: A Follow-up - E-mail indicates that some Minnesota officials are trying to hide checklist from truckers, media – and state lawmakers

Air date: June 25, 2009.