May 20, 2022

LLN (5/19/22) – Denton Cinquagrana of the Oil Price Information Service explains why diesel prices are so high right now, why there’s not much any one person or entity can do about it, what’s behind supply issues in the Northeast, and what’s likely to happen next. Also, OOIDA has concerns over the...

May 19, 2022

LLN (5/18/22) – There are plenty of issues that pit OOIDA and the Towing and Recovery Association of America against each other. But both organizations are standing together in the fight against an FMCSA proposal to mandate speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles. Brian Riker of towing association tells us why his...

May 18, 2022

LLN (5/17/22) – HVAC is one of the few systems that has nothing to do with moving the truck forward, and instead is totally dedicated to the comfort of the truck driver. We’ll discuss what’s involved in maintaining HVAC. Also, an OOIDA member is taking her support for the Special Olympics on the road with...

May 17, 2022

LLN (5/16/22) – CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck safety blitz starts Tuesday. We’ll find out what you need to know and get some advice on one of the most common violations. Also, getting insurance through your motor carrier may not give you all the coverage you need. Trista Roby and Trina Skywalker...

May 14, 2022

LLN (5/13/22) – Marty Ellis is hearing about driver pay – or more precisely, the lack of compensation for much of truckers’ on-duty time; and truckers are telling him what they think of the speed limiter proposal. Also, an idea for a domestic source of natural rubber is picking up traction. Goodyear...