One court struck down the Trump tariff plan – and another put it back in place. We’ll offer some analysis about the effect on trucking. Also, truckers love coffee. But for one woman from Puerto Rico, an interest in coffee led her to begin her path into the trucking industry. And OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says we used to share the road, but now we fight on the road. He’ll offer his thoughts on the state of road rage and more.

0:00 – Tariff back-and-forth – how will it affect trucking?

10:05 – How coffee led one woman to a career in trucking

39:32 – Anger among drivers is making our roads less safe

FMCSA’s effort to cut a number of regulations is targeting rules that could be eliminated with little to no impact on highway safety. Also, the annual American Truck Historical Society National Convention and Antique Truck Show kicks off next week in Wisconsin’s state capital. And several states are working on bills that would affect the move toward autonomous trucks, while Oregon debates two versions of road funding.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Regulatory rollback targets rules that don’t affect safety

24:32 – Nation’s biggest antique truck show just down the road

39:32 – States taking a closer look at autonomous trucks

The Trump administration promised to strip transportation regulations if it doesn’t hurt safety – and that effort appears to have begun. Also, SuperRigs kicks off Thursday, May 29 in Atlanta. Then, many people don’t know what cabotage is, but it’s an important issue that can affect the rates you get. And fewer loads and more trucks are being seen on the spot market for week 20.

0:00 – Effort to cut regulations is underway, in a big way

10:05 – SuperRigs is this weekend – here’s what you can expect

24:32 – Cabotage – what it is and why you should care

39:32 – Truckstop says fewer loads on the roads this week

From the company driver per diem to overtime pay for truckers and more, OOIDA has some real concerns about the contents of the budget reconciliation bill. Also, because of all the ways it’s tracked, your history in previous jobs could give you some real problems when you’re searching for a new one.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – The ghost of jobs past could haunt your future

39:32 – Provisions in reconciliation bill could hit truckers

One of the biggest things that can mess up your truck is hitting a large animal. Now, the Oregon DOT thinks it has a solution.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Helping Bambi avoid hitting your truck

Mark Schremmer and Tyson Fisher of Land Line Magazine join the show with an update on the driverless/non-driverless Aurora situation. Also, trucking is difficult and lonely, which can sometimes lead to depression and other struggles. Ben Stafford of Lamar State College wants to help. Then, many will remember the song “Convoy” and the 1978 film based on it. A recent truck show got OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis thinking about that film.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Project has a chance to save lives

24:32 – Driverless trucks pull back from being driverless

39:32 – Event harkens back to classic trucking movie

Officials are working out the details on how to handle English-proficiency enforcement out on the road. We’ll have a primer. Also, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Therapist Buck Black joins the program to explain when you should reach out for help. And two states are making changes to speed limit rules, while another is considering a bill that discourages ticket quotas.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – What will English-proficiency enforcement look like?

24:32 – Tips on when to reach out for help

39:32 – Two states eye speed limit changes

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins the program in an exclusive one-on-one to talk English-proficiency enforcement, his department’s deregulatory push, his own background in trucking and more. Then, why do some truckers camp out in the middle lane on the interstate? And how do you find an electronic logging device that will fit your operation? You ask, OOIDA answers. And finally, a check on the spot market shows the impact of CVSA’s International Roadcheck.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Exclusive with Transportation Secretary Duffy

24:32 – FAQ with OOIDA compliance

39:32 – Spot market check

OOIDA joins the U.S. transportation secretary on stage to support the contention that English proficiency is a matter of safety on the road. Also, the California Advance Clean Fleets rule and calls for electric trucks are on the way out, and a lawsuit led by Nebraska got the job done. And scammers are constantly after your money, but the IRS is providing information on how they go about it so you can keep your finances safe.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Nebraska AG discusses lawsuit that brought down CARB rule

24:32 – The IRS’ list of top tax scams

39:32 – Duffy, OOIDA say English proficiency is about safety

Truckstop’s Sean Dehan says despite the uncertainty in the freight market now, truckers are optimistic about the next three to six months. Also, a man who’s never worked as a trucker went to a truck show and got the drive of his dreams thanks to an International cabover.

0:00 – Newscast

10:05 – Truckers hopeful about the next half-year

24:32 – Reconnecting with a family’s trucking past