Land Line Now

Shopping for insurance is a chore that no one gets especially excited about, but it is a necessary one. And there are plenty of steps you need to take before you even pick up the phone. Terry Scruton talks with Stacey Sanders and Trina McIntyre of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

As online retailers rise, traditional stores are closing their doors. And it’s having a big effect on trucking. Reed Black talks with James Stevenson of TMW Systems. Also: a state trooper’s quick action saved a trucker from recent wildfires on the Plains; and Todd Spencer discusses changes to the 34-hour restart.

OOIDA has taken its fight against ELDs to the Supreme Court – hoping to review the decision handed down by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals last year. Terry Scruton finds out the latest from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

We are now fully into severe weather season, and Jon Osburn says that just like everyone else, truckers need to be prepared. Mary McKenna talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Truckers.

OOIDA is calling on Congress to delay the deadline for compliance with the regulation requiring electronic logging devices in trucks – and eventually to repeal the rule.

The president has been pushing for an infrastructure package since he was on the campaign trail. But right now, it seems that package may have to wait. Terry Scruton finds out the latest from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Earlier this week the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a date for a public listening session on Electronic Logging Devices. Terry Scruton discusses what to expect at that session with OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

ELDs have consistently topped the list of regulations truckers would most like to see done away with. So, OOIDA is enlisting the help of truckers everywhere in a campaign to do just that. Terry Scruton finds out the latest from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

End of quarter loads postings slipped just a bit, but rates get a springtime boost. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance spring conference is coming up soon and there are a couple of smaller issues that could get some attention. Terry Scruton finds out more from OOIDA Director of Security Operations Doug Morris.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.  

These days, it seems as if there’s a smart phone app for everything. Did you know there’s even one for your tires? Terry Scruton finds out more about it from Jose Martinez, digital solutions manager with Goodyear Tires.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Discussion on the president’s infrastructure plan is heating up this week. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Jay Grimes and Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

The Spirit Truck’s Jon Osburn returned to OOIDA headquarters this week in time for the semi-annual meeting of the board of directors.  Jon also sat down in Land Line Now’s studio A with Reed Black to discuss the ‘Knock Out Bad Regs’ campaign and the issue of in-cab cameras directed at the driver.

The President has announced a nominee for yet another position in the DOT. Plus a government shutdown could be looming later this month. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Laura O’Neill-Kaumo of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

With discussions on the way regarding federal spending for the year, the Senate Appropriations Committee has been getting requests for future funding. Terry Scruton discusses what that means with Laura O’Neill-Kaumo of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.