Pennsylvania lawmakers may soon tighten rules regarding snow and ice on vehicles. Terry Scruton discusses that – as well as states that are cracking down on highway protesters – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.

Truckers need to know where the economy is going in order to plan for their business. Truck makers have much the same reasons, and they provide some of the best truck-specific forecasts available. Mark Reddig reports.

A new law in Colorado ensures occupational accident insurance coverage is available to independent truckers in the state. Terry Scruton covers that – plus an effort to raise more road money in Minnesota – with our state legislative expert, Keith Goble.

Jon Osburn has a pet peeve he frequently talks about – people who drive their trucks way too quickly through truck stop parking lots. Mark Reddig gets an update from the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.

The FMCSA recently released some crash statistics. Mark Reddig finds out what we learned from them – and discusses some recent technical changes the agency made with ELDs – with OOIDA Director of Safety and 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.

Comments are due today on the FMCSA’s request for information regarding regulations and autonomous vehicles. Terry Scruton finds out what OOIDA had to say plus some information on an upcoming OHSA meeting on whistleblowers from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

OOIDA has taken a strong stand against new efforts in Congress to increase the allowed size and weight of large trucks. Mark Reddig finds out the particulars 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.

Freight and rates dip just a bit, but still remain strong overall. Terry Scruton talks with Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.