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Each day's show includes a newscast keyed to the most important and current issues in trucking, national and state legislative analysis, as well as longer pieces that cover everything from truckers' lifestyle to regulatory information.

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Jan 31, 2019

Highway safety groups ask Congress to require speed limiters on all trucks. Also: We’ll have some advice on how simple organization now can make your taxes much easier when you file. Freight and rates continue their January lull. And diesel prices finally level off after 14 straight weeks of drops.

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Jan 30, 2019

An effort is under way to fight Virginia’s I-81 tolling plan. Also: A Connecticut bill targets clearing the left lane on busy highways. Lawmakers try to keep Connecticut’s rest areas open. A top congressional transportation officials says the government is being stupid about infrastructure. And the nominee to head...


Jan 29, 2019

The nominee to head the FHWA could have a big impact on car haulers. Also: The OOIDA Board of Directors recently paid tribute to a fallen friend. Some extra, but not required insurance coverage can come in handy. What does it take to drive the Weinermobile? And federal decisions will guide plans to toll Interstate 81 in...


Jan 28, 2019

Mark Twain said there are “lies, damn lies and statistics.” Tyson Fisher will offer an example of one that’s all three. Also: We’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with some Roses and Razzberries. Tolling is on the mind of America’s truckers. The government shutdown has had an...


Jan 25, 2019

We’ll have Part II of our report on the top problems with the federal leasing regulations. Also: A California lawmaker wants to end the state’s split speed limit. And efforts to end the partial government shutdown continue, but they will likely be unsuccessful. We’ll explore how that might affect efforts to...