The federal government has a lot of influence over our lives. But people underestimate the power of state governments – which work very differently than their federal counterparts. Mark Reddig discusses that and more with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

In spite of a few soft spots, freight and rates finish the month of May on a high note. Terry Scruton gets the latest from Mark Montague of DAT, a company that provides market information for owner operators, carriers, brokers and shippers.

Congress will soon face another increase in the U.S. government’s debt limit. However, the expected battle over that could well delay a number of issues important to truckers. Mark Reddig finds out what’s happening and why 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.

Every year, thousands, possibly millions of people owe back taxes to the IRS. Rather than deal with it, they try to fly under the radar. I’ll find out why that’s a bad idea – and get some solutions – from Shasta May of MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service.

Our daily newscast from Marcia Campbell’s "All Nighter" on WSM 650 AM, "The Legend," a clear-channel station out of Nashville, TN.

Endorsements – in politics, that means one person supporting another running for public office. In truck insurance, it could mean covering you for mechanical failure in your reefer or covering an unattended truck. Terry Scruton talks with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s Truck Insurance Department.

The White House released its budget earlier this week and there’s plenty in there about infrastructure. It’s also drawing quite the reaction from Congress. Terry Scruton will find out more from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office

Everyday Heroes, Highway Angels, Knights of the Road … It’s a relatively common theme in the trucking industry. That’s because it’s true. Mary McKenna reports on a trucker who comforted a woman in her final moments.