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A state lawmaker in Michigan is asking the state to take another look at how it sets speed limits. Also, we’ll bring you our annual reading of a short story about truckers, “Something for Stevie,” by author Dan Anderson. And girls in Wisconsin recently got a chance to explore the world of trucking.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – “Something for Stevie”

24:50 – Learning about the world of trucking

39:29 – Changing how speed limits are set

The freight program director of the Eastern Transportation Coalition, Marygrace Parker, joins the program to talk about how it’s tackling the truck parking crisis one city, county and state at a time. Also, the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act is simple enough. But the waters are being muddied by groups with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. And we’ve seen a slight bump of freight in the spot market. We speak with DAT to get the latest numbers in load volume and to talk about how the holiday season is shaping up.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Tackling truck parking on the Eastern Seaboard

24:50 – Clearing up the GOT Truckers Act

39:29 – How the freight market is shaping up for the holidays

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken a step toward improving broker problems in the trucking industry. But is it enough? Also, many questions surrounding how out-of-state drivers will operate in California if AB5 is enforced were raised by a judge at a recent hearing. And a legislative panel in Wyoming has backed away from a possible diesel tax increase. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is working to create a commercial driver training grant program.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Does new broker reg go far enough?

24:50 – Questions about AB5 enforcement

39:29 – Wyoming skips on diesel tax increase

Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in a recent vote, but a longer-term problem remains. We’ll discuss what’s happening with government funding and how it could affect some important trucking issues. Also, the holiday season is upon us, and for some it can be a difficult time. We recently spoke with a licensed therapist about ways to handle the holidays for both drivers and their families. And alternatives do exist for both testing and treatment of sleep apnea. Dr. Kent Smith, an expert in the use of dental appliances to treat the condition, joins the program to explain what’s available.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Coping during the holiday season

24:50 – Alternatives for testing for, treating sleep apnea

39:29 – Trucking issues tied up in government funding battle

Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, the House sponsor of the GOT Truckers Act, joins the program to talk about why getting overtime pay for truckers is so important to him. Also, we’ll tell you who in recent news has been good and who’s been bad with this month’s edition of “Roses and Razzberries.” And a state lawmaker in Michigan is asking for the state to take another look at how it sets speed limits.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – “They deserve to get paid.”

24:50 – Roses and Razzberries

39:29 – Changing how Michigan sets speed limits

The government will not shut down after a stopgap spending bill was passed by both houses of Congress. So what does that mean for issues important to truckers? We’ll discuss that – and what OOIDA had to say about the DataQs system – with OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes. Also, a passion for trucks and a talent behind a camera is what led Christopher E. Fiffie to create Big Rig Videos. We recently spoke with him about how he got started, his experience behind the wheel and how he's found success doing what he once considered a dream job.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Government shutdown averted – what’s next?

24:50 – From behind the wheel to behind the lens

We’re seeing positive momentum on the federal level when it comes to awareness of the truck parking problem. But what about action? We’ll discuss a recent Senate subcommittee hearing, during which the parking crisis took center stage. Also, you may have heard about its headline-making tiny homes, but there’s so much more going on at Veterans Community Project’s campuses nationwide. And last week marked the lowest load volume for week 45 in the past seven years. What's behind the dip in the market?

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – Parking takes center stage at Senate hearing

24:50 – A look at Veterans Community Project

39:29 – Load volume hits a low

A Pennsylvania House committee has taken the first step toward addressing a shortage of truck parking in the state. And Iowa’s Department of Transportation is trying something new, called “safety corridors,” to tackle an increase in fatal accidents on the state’s roadways. Also, what do you eat while you’re out on the road – home-cooked-style meals or fast food? We’ll discuss a recent survey. And when you lease onto a motor carrier, there's a lot of important information you need to know when it comes to insurance.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07– Iowa creates “safety corridors”

25:00– Insurance and leasing on with a carrier

39:28 – Pennsylvania tackles truck parking

A bill introduced into both houses of Congress could potentially have a major impact on how drivers are paid. We’ll discuss the GOT Truckers Act and what it means with Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. Also, the OOIDA Foundation has a new report that refutes claims of a driver shortage. Research Analyst Andrew King and OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh join the show to separate fact from false narrative. And every year, dozens of truckers volunteer to transport a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We’ll hear from OOIDA Life Member Harry Smith about his experience hauling the wall. 

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07 – New report refutes claims of driver shortage

24:50 – Hauling the Wall That Heals

39:29 – Bill would change how drivers are paid

It’s Year 17 for the Truckers For Troops Telethon at OOIDA. Norita Taylor, OOIDA’s director of public relations, discusses the campaign, how it got started and where the money goes. Also, a transport company recently stepped up to help deliver parts for a project to assemble a C47 at Camp Toccoa in Currahee, Ga. We’ll speak with the woman who coordinated the effort. And Jami Jones, Scott Thompson, Ashley Blackford and Norita Taylor will join host Mark Reddig in Studio A to recap this week’s effort.

0:00 – Newscast 

10:07– How Truckers For Troops got started

25:00– Restoring a piece of history

39:28 – Truckers For Troops, Day 5