OOIDA on the Road

Where you can find us

OOIDA Life Member Ron Mermis and his NASCAR simulator are at the TA in Vero Beach, FL. That’s located at exit 147 off I-95. Stop in, have some fun and join OOIDA for a $20 discount.

For more information about the simulator, click here.

Air date: Feb. 3, 2012.

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Upcoming Programs


 

Sat 02/04/12

  • Getting Prepared – Tax season is upon us, and Mark Reddig will get some advice from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping about what you need to gather so you’re prepared.
  • Lifesaver – Terry Scruton tells us about a trucker who saved several lives at the scene of a fiery wreck.

Sun 02/05/12

  • A Hot Idea – Reed Black talks with Jack McDonnell of EnerMotion, an Ontario company that makes an APU that runs off waste heat from the truck’s engine.
  • Doing Good – Reed Black talks with Pete Dalmazzi of Trucks for Change, a Canadian network that tries to match charities with trucking companies to move supplies or donations.

Mon 02/06/12

  • Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore.

Tue 02/07/12

  • State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.

Wed 02/08/12

  • Follow-Ups – Reed Black gives us more information about some of the most interesting news of the day.
  • Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis.

Thu 02/09/12

  • Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine.
  • State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.

Fri 02/10/12

  • Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news.

Sat 02/11/12

  • Fight or Flight – Terry Scruton offers a few thoughts about when you should fight, versus when you should back down.
  • Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones take a look at the high points – and low points – among people and events in the news.
  • Road Law – Terry Scruton gets some advice from attorneys Jeff McConnell and James Mennella, the guys from Road Law.

Sun 02/12/12

  • Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine – including more information on changes to tanker endorsements.
  • Your Name Here – Reed Black will talk with Jeff Coldwell, press secretary for Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, about the governor’s transportation plans – including selling naming rights for roads and bridges.
  • Dirty 30 – Some corporations are paying more for lobbying than they are in taxes. The Public Interest Research Group calls the list its “Dirty 30.” We’ll hear from Dan Smith about his organization’s list, and what it means.

Mon 02/13/12

  • Market Update – Terry Scruton brings us some insight into the current state of the market for trucking services courtesy of the folks at TransCore.

Tue 02/14/12

  • State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.

Wed 02/15/12

  • Follow-Ups – Reed Black gives us more information about some of the most interesting news of the day.
  • Diesel Update – Terry Scruton offers a detailed update on the price of diesel fuel and crude oil, including a break down by region and analysis.

Thu 02/16/12

  • Regulatory Roundup – Terry Scruton will discuss the latest regulatory issues confronting truckers with Joe Rajkovacz of OOIDA Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine.
  • State Update – Reed Black discusses what state lawmakers have in store with Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble.

Fri 02/17/12

  • Insurance Interchange – Terry Scruton gets some advice from our own in-house truck insurance expert, Ed Briley.