Fri 07/30/10

 

• The Energy Thing – Mark Reddig walks through a series of technologies available right now we could use to become more energy independent.
• Land Line Now Calendar – A quick look at some of the upcoming truck shows and other events of interest in the industry.

Sat 07/31/10

 

• Turtle Herders – Reed Black will tell us about a Fed Ex effort to move the eggs of endangered turtles out of the oil-infested Gulf of Mexico and over to Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
• Fuel Economy Standards – Terry Scruton brings us what your fellow truckers are thinking about the federal government’s plan to set fuel economy standards for newly manufactured trucks.

Sun 08/01/10

 

• A Trucker’s Life – Terry Scruton talks with longtime trucker – and now trucking journalist – Suzanne Stempinski about her life and career.
• 2290 – Cathy Koncilia of OOIDA’s Permits and Licensing Department fills us in on for 2290, which truckers file to pay their Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.

Mon 08/02/10

 

• Roses and Razzberries – Terry Scruton and Jami Jones offer up some of the high lights – and low lifes – in recent news.

Tue 08/03/10

 

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

Wed 08/04/10

 

• 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 08/05/10

 

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

Fri 08/06/10

 

• The 7-Minute Itch – Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA’s Tom Crowley about an often repeated rumor regarding the Hours of Service.
• Can You Dig It? – Terry Scruton talks about some of the not-so-hidden messages that our elected representatives send out while Congress is in session.
• Land Line Now Calendar – A quick look at some of the upcoming truck shows and other events of interest in the industry.

Sat 08/07/10

 

• The Shop Hop – Mark Reddig talks with Jerry Bartley of OOIDA’s Business Assistance Department about shop fees, and what you’re really being charged for.
• Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Terry Scruton reports on the state of the federal governments bridge inspection and maintenance efforts.

Sun 08/08/10

 

• Stories from the Old Days – Reed Black talks with OOIDA President and CEO Jim Johnston and with former OOIDA President Al Hannah.
• Smart Port – Terry Scruton gets an update on plans to create an intermodal, inland port in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Mon 08/09/10

 

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