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Voice Of GO(r)D is proud to present a brief chat with Lewie Pugh, the Executive VP of one of America's oldest and definitely largest driver advocacy organization in the country. I met up with Lewie at MATS 2025 and invited him on the show, and between all of the work and travel he has been up to, he very graciously squeezed me in. We discuss how he got into trucking, how and why he joined OOIDA, and what OOIDA is, is not, and various issues they are working on.This was recorded a couple of months ago (I know, I'm so behind on getting these out) and since recording, President Trump signed the Executive Order re-enforcing English Proficiency requirements for CDL drivers in America, which you can read about at this piece I wrote for The American Conservative and you can likewise see Lewie, along with Todd Spencer, OOIDA's Big Cheese, at an announcement about new enforcement directions with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, down in Austin, Texas recently.Also, OOIDA recently released a white paper further debunking the driver shortage narrative, and what do you know, they even quoted my line in it - a system of “stealth corporate welfare disguised as a jobs training program”https://www.ooida.com/white-paper-request/?result=The%20Churn%20-%20A%20Brief%20Look%20at%20the%20Roots%20of%20High%20Driver%20Turnover%20in%20U.S.%20Trucking&file=22981You can find Lewie on Twitter - https://x.com/Lewie_PughHis Bio page at OOIDA - https://www.ooida.com/board/todd-spencer/lewie-pugh-2/Sign up for a membership at OOIDA - https://www.ooida.com/membership/As you know, I'm writing a book on the fate of the North American trucker in 2025, which you can read more about here -https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/book-project-announcement-and-a-majorThanks for listening, and as always, questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com
On Episode 826 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh to talk about a new bill in Arkansas fining truckers who cannot speak English sufficiently. Will it be enough to keep our roads safe or should noncompliant drivers be put out of service? The trade war is a constantly evolving situation causing some industries to freeze in their tracks. Vinturas' Alexander Style stops by to talk about how tariffs are impacting his clients in the OEM, automotive and trucking space. Shippers are getting tempted by foreign forwarders to commit classification and country-of-origin fraud; what do we need to look out for? In headlines, tender volumes drop 9% year over year; intermodal benefits from freight pull forward; Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs; more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 826 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh to talk about a new bill in Arkansas fining truckers who cannot speak English sufficiently. Will it be enough to keep our roads safe or should noncompliant drivers be put out of service? The trade war is a constantly evolving situation causing some industries to freeze in their tracks. Vinturas' Alexander Style stops by to talk about how tariffs are impacting his clients in the OEM, automotive and trucking space. Shippers are getting tempted by foreign forwarders to commit classification and country-of-origin fraud; what do we need to look out for? In headlines, tender volumes drop 9% year over year; intermodal benefits from freight pull forward; Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs; more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin summarizes his time at the MId-America Trucking Show (MATS). While at MATS, Kevin interviewed many industry executives, experts, etc. One of the people interviewed was Lewie Pugh. Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Lewie brings us up to date on legislation, new issues, old issues and other factors affecting the trucking industry. Kevin reports and discusses the factors affecting Oil and gas prices.
Kevin summarizes his time at the MId-America Trucking Show (MATS). While at MATS, Kevin interviewed many industry executives, experts, etc. One of the people interviewed was Lewie Pugh. Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Lewie brings us up to date on legislation, new issues, old issues and other factors affecting the trucking industry. Kevin reports and discusses the factors affecting Oil and gas prices.
It's a familiar frustration to any trucker – getting access to a restroom at the loading dock. We'll tell you about an effort to fix that. Also, we'll take another look at the driver shortage myth. Then, ELDs had Congress' attention last week, and OOIDA's Lewie Pugh was there to explain truckers' point of view. And the Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn., is at the end of its useful life. We'll learn about plans to replace it. 0:00 – Bill designed to solve truckers' bathroom access problem 10:01 – Congress hears the truth behind the driver shortage myth 24:27 – What it takes to replace a major river crossing
Back from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, this Overdrive Radio edition kicks off continuing coverage as all of us here at Overdrive spent the show fanning out across convention center grounds to cover just as much as possible. The fruits of that labor you've seen just a small sampling of to date, the lot of it collected with the MATS tag at OverdriveOnline.com: https://www.overdriveonline.com/t/4372607 Today we drop back to the very beginning of the show for an 8 a.m. Thursday, March 27, panel discussion that set the issues stage for the remainder of the event. It was moderated by Brent Hutto, longtime Chief Relationship Officer at Truckstop and now a senior advisor for the load board as he's joined the staff of the Truck Parking Club company. You'll hear a variety of voices in the panel discussion, touching on freight market dynamics, small business struggles and ways to overcome, predatory towing, parking, fraud in the brokered-freight marketplace, cargo and payment theft and so much more. Panelists included: **Jason Cowan, leader of 45-truck Silver Creek Transportation, as Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ in 2021, since which plans for growth have come to fruition. **Hell Bent Xpress owner Jamie Hagen, whose all-Mack fleet operates out of a South Dakota headquarters and which was one of two finalists in the 3-10-truck division of the Small Fleet Championship last year. **Jessica Dotson, co-owner-operator of Dotson Transportation with her husband **Tyler Johnston, Mercer Transportation's director of operations **Lewie Pugh, Owner-Operator Independent Driver's Association executive vice president As mentioned in the podcast: **Overdrive's recent insurance renewal-related feature: https://overdriveonline.com/15740305 **Post-crash litigation series: https://overdriveonline.com/15287415 **Tow companies dominate DOT listening session: https://overdriveonline.com/15678174 **Overdrive's revamped Partners in Business start-to-finish playbook for owner-operator careers: https://overdriveonline.com/pib
The administration has named their nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – someone with a law-enforcement background. Also, Congress hears plenty about trucking issues. But earlier this week, OOIDA's Lewie Pugh gave them truckers' points of view. And truckers are telling Marty Ellis about truck rollovers from recent high wind incidents, and the ongoing technology vs. training debate. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Pugh offers the facts on major trucking issues 24:27 – What we know about the FMCSA nominee 39:25 – Rollovers from high winds have truckers' attention
A House subcommittee covered some of the biggest issues in trucking, from truck parking and increased size and weight to AEBs and overtime. Also, trucking singer Long Haul Paul is back with another road-related tune. Then, cargo theft continues to torment trucking. We'll explain what you can do to ensure your safety and avoid theft claims. And we're heading back to a normal freight market, with load availability up last week. 0:00 – Parking, AEBs, other trucking issues top hearing 10:01– Singer offers up another trucking tune 24:27 – What you need to know about cargo theft 39:25 – Heading toward a normal freight market
Recently, a group in Texas broke ground on what we will be a new truck parking facility that will have 140 truck parking spots and more. Also, a Pennsylvania state senator is proposing a plan that would give truckers a solution for removing snow and ice from atop their rigs. And OOIDA's Lewie Pugh will speak to a congressional subcommittee about truck parking, restroom access, truck size and weight and more. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Company offers a truck parking solution in Texas 24:27 – Official offers a solution to the snow and ice removal problem 39:25 – Pugh to tell Congress about priority issues in trucking
The GOT Truckers Act, a piece of federal legislation that would guarantee company drivers receive overtime pay, is back in Congress. Also, OOIDA's Lewie Pugh headed to Washington, D.C., recently to get federal officials up to date on freight fraud in trucking. Then, after a long back-and-forth among businesses, agencies and the courts, it appears a beneficial ownership information requirement is out. And some carriers have moved toward use of inward-facing cameras, but those devices can create problems. OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis shares a recent example. 0:00 – Bill to give truckers overtime pay is back 10:01– Pugh to feds: Freight fraud a growing problem 24:27 – Beneficial ownership information – it may finally be over 39:25 – Carriers may regret inward-facing cameras
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). They discuss trucking advocacy, regulations, and business profitability. Lewie shares how OOIDA has stood up for truckers for over 50 years, the ongoing battles with Washington D.C., and why truckers must take control of their industry. They dive into understanding the impact of regulations like ELDs, business strategies, and rate transparency to ensure profitability as an owner-operator.
In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). They discuss Lewie's journey from growing up around trucking in Ohio to becoming an advocate for truckers on Capitol Hill. From his early days driving for Schneider to owning his own trucking business, Lewie shares the pivotal moments that shaped his transition into leadership at OOIDA. They delve into the importance of industry relationships, the fight for truckers' rights, and why advocacy matters more than ever.
On episode 795 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh to talk about why his organization is urging President Trump to ditch the speed limiter mandate. We'll also find out what the freeze on FMCSA rulings means for drivers and fleets. Surfact is building the next generation of freight trackers. We'll meet their CEO and founder, Per Magne Helseth. LoadPartner is making your next TMS open-source. We'll find how they're breaking down the walls on closed systems with their platform when Garrett Allen and Chase Osbourne drop by. Plus, a win for driver privacy; trucks with rocket launcher trailers; distracted trucker in Toronto; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 795 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by OOIDA's Lewie Pugh to talk about why his organization is urging President Trump to ditch the speed limiter mandate. We'll also find out what the freeze on FMCSA rulings means for drivers and fleets. Surfact is building the next generation of freight trackers. We'll meet their CEO and founder, Per Magne Helseth. LoadPartner is making your next TMS open-source. We'll find how they're breaking down the walls on closed systems with their platform when Garrett Allen and Chase Osbourne drop by. Plus, a win for driver privacy; trucks with rocket launcher trailers; distracted trucker in Toronto; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dooner plays special guest referee for The Great Driver Shortage Debate at FreightWaves' Future of Freight Festival. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh takes on Clarendon Capital's John Larkin. You'll pay for the whole seat but only need the edge during this brawl to end it all. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A debate on the so-called driver shortage ended up as a discussion on the retention problem in trucking. Also, at the Women In Trucking conference, OOIDA's Lewie Pugh spoke out on truck parking – or more precisely, the lack thereof. Then, OOIDA has long pushed for broker transparency, and FMCSA has proposed a rule that looks like it's headed in the right direction. And President-elect Trump's pick to head the U.S. DOT may give us some insight into what will happen on key trucking issues. 0:00 – Both sides of debate agree – it's really a retention problem 10:21 – Pugh describes depth of truck parking problem 24:52 – OOIDA: FMCSA headed right way on broker transparency 39:41 – What does Trump's DOT pick mean for trucking?
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Lewie Pugh from OOIDA discusses the fight for trucking regulations in D.C., covering crucial issues like "nuclear verdicts," insurance challenges, and tort reform. The conversation highlights OOIDA's grassroots advocacy, strategies to engage younger drivers, and ongoing battles against mandates while underscoring the importance of unity and effective legislative efforts. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://youtu.be/91zeIF8Y85s Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2Z 2025 Bulk Freight Conference New Semi-Sam Book 2025 Calendar Request OOIDA: https://www.ooida.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewie-pugh-944055229/ https://fightingfortruckers.com/ How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/ Timestamp: 00:00 Applying Convoy Hope's ideas to our conference. 05:26 Join the membership to influence ongoing issues. 09:08 OOIDA grew to 150,000 international members. 11:46 OIDA returned $100M to small business truckers. 12:56 Joined Oida for advocacy; support small business. 19:15 Join our consortium for compliance and reminders. 21:27 Assistance for contracts, broker issues, leasing, specs. 25:25 OADA offers truck parking and supportive staff. 27:54 Balancing diverse needs for the greater good. 32:10 Regulation threatens independent trucking business operations. 35:01 Owner operators' choice: cameras, speed limiters, compliance. 37:39 Oida fights insurance increase driven by attorneys. 42:30 Trucking, new target for lawsuits, safety tech mandatory. 46:13 Increasing product liability cases challenge manufacturers' choices. 47:49 Great truckers' grassroots influence legislative efforts. 53:15 Book hotel now, 50% off on rooms. 55:49 Join our podcast and receive free gifts. 57:29 Prayer at organization: glorifying God, serving others.
On episode 780 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves' CEO and founder Craig Fuller to discuss President Donald Trump winning the presidential election for a second time. Is a Trump win bullish or bearish for trucking and global trade? Who wins and loses under his administration? Can he end the freight recession and make trucking great again? Also, is Fuller eyeing the role of DOT Secretary? We'll find out. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh is talking about the dangers of autonomous trucks. He talks about a rule that seeks to address national security concerns related to connected vehicle technologies and components from China and Russia. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 780 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves' CEO and founder Craig Fuller to discuss President Donald Trump winning the presidential election for a second time. Is a Trump win bullish or bearish for trucking and global trade? Who wins and loses under his administration? Can he end the freight recession and make trucking great again? Also, is Fuller eyeing the role of DOT Secretary? We'll find out. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh is talking about the dangers of autonomous trucks. He talks about a rule that seeks to address national security concerns related to connected vehicle technologies and components from China and Russia. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul's Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say? DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We'll get the latest details on what's happening from OOIDA's Lewie Pugh. We'll also look at what a new study by The National Academies of Sciences has to say about the driver shortage. Part 5 of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.” Plus, is TikTok causing a cucumber shortage, Tesla and Nikola ramp up EV semis; Black Ops 6 and Transformers One impressions; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul's Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say? DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We'll get the latest details on what's happening from OOIDA's Lewie Pugh. We'll also look at what a new study by The National Academies of Sciences has to say about the driver shortage. Part 5 of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.” Plus, is TikTok causing a cucumber shortage, Tesla and Nikola ramp up EV semis; Black Ops 6 and Transformers One impressions; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OOIDA's Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh discuss the Association's efforts to fight for truckers on issues such as AI and predatory towing. Also, OOIDA's Truckers For Troops sends some needed supplies to benefit homeless veterans through the Veterans Community Project in St. Louis. And truckers who have long parked their rigs at home are fighting a new ban on the practice in two Florida towns. We'll talk with one of them. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – AI and predatory towing: OOIDA says remember truckers when crafting regulations 25:10 – Truckers For Troops lends a hand to homeless vets in St. Louis 40:08 – Truckers fight towns' ban on parking at home
Progress is being made on truck parking, and in some places, it is considerable. For example: Texas. Land Line Now details what's happening. Also, Lewie Pugh and Andrew King of OOIDA discuss one part of an upcoming class for potential owner-operators – creating a business plan. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – To succeed, you have to have a plan 25:15 – Progress on parking in the Lone Star State
An annual spending bill now moving on Captiol Hill would impact many more issues beyond speed limiters, including truck parking and ELDs. Also, Lewie Pugh, Andrew King and Charles Sperry offer a preview of the upcoming Truck to Success seminar offered by OOIDA. And truckers like a hearty breakfast. But where is the best place to get one? A website called Cheapism has taken a look at the topic. 0:00 – Newscast 10:22 – Learning what you need to know to be successful 25:15 – Where to get a good, cheap breakfast on the road 40:23 – Bill that would halt speed limiters moving in Congress
On episode 729 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about last night's disastrous presidential debate performance and how it could sway ocean shipping. With Trump's promise of a renewed trade war and tariff increases, a great pull forward could be at play. Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association's Lewie Pugh talks about two of the biggest issues facing trucking: freight fraud and Environmental Protection Agency regulations. We'll find out what OOIDA is doing to get drivers' voices heard on this issue. Did the RXO-Coyote purchase kick off a summer of M&A? We'll catch up with Craig Decker at Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. to find out how these next few months will play out. Thomas Kowalski at CtrlChain is achieving truly integrated logistics without the headache. We'll learn how. Plus, squats across America goes viral; trucks with train horns; drone delivery gone awry and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode 729 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about last night's disastrous presidential debate performance and how it could sway ocean shipping. With Trump's promise of a renewed trade war and tariff increases, a great pull forward could be at play. Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association's Lewie Pugh talks about two of the biggest issues facing trucking: freight fraud and Environmental Protection Agency regulations. We'll find out what OOIDA is doing to get drivers' voices heard on this issue. Did the RXO-Coyote purchase kick off a summer of M&A? We'll catch up with Craig Decker at Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. to find out how these next few months will play out. Thomas Kowalski at CtrlChain is achieving truly integrated logistics without the headache. We'll learn how. Plus, squats across America goes viral; trucks with train horns; drone delivery gone awry and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OOIDA's Lewie Pugh joined a call with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and discussed how it's affecting truckers. Also, trucking radio legend Dave Nemo recently announcement his retirement. We'll chat with him about what his plans are, and hear about his career and the Last Ride of the Road Gang. And the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will issue a final rule on truck emission standards. We'll get an overview. 0:00 – Newscast 10:00 – Truckers' concerns about the Baltimore bridge collapse 24:31 – A trucking radio legend gets ready to head into the sunset 39:55 – An overview of the new truck emission standards
Kevin talks with Lewie Pugh of OOIDA on this edition of Amerrica's Truckin' Network. Tune in!
Kevin talks with Lewie Pugh of OOIDA on this edition of Amerrica's Truckin' Network. Tune in!
Speed limiters, the bathroom bill and AV trucks were just a few topics of discussion during Lewie Pugh's recent visit to Washington, D.C. Also, truckers are talking with Marty Ellis about problems getting parts and ELD troubles. And DAT is tracking some possible signs of life on the spot market. Could the long-awaited turnaround finally be coming? 0:00 – Newscast 10:00 – Pugh talks speed limiters, bathroom access and more during D.C. trip 24:31 – Parts problems, ELD troubles on truckers' minds 39:55 – Signs of life on the spot market
Lewie Pugh, Executive VP of Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association, hopped on the Rick Dayton Show to talk about the lack of parking for truck drivers across the country.
A massive outage has hit AT&T customers nationwide, which has implications for ELD users using the network. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh and Tom Crowley walk us through what we need to know. Also, FMCSA plans to study detention time and how it affects trucking – but the agency first needs to gather some information. Then, CVSA is in the middle of a weeklong initiative in Canada to raise awareness about human trafficking. And lawmakers in five states are working on solutions to the truck parking problem. 0:00 – AT&T outage affecting ELDs 10:00 – FMCSA to study detention time 24:52– Effort to raise awareness of human trafficking in Canada 39:54 – States work on solutions to truck parking
Lewie Pugh has traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss speed limiters, truck parking and more. We'll find out why face-to-face meetings are important. Also, FMCSA is working on a new method for determining safety fitness – and OOIDA has some ideas of what the agency should not do in creating that new standard. Then, Marty Ellis describes an encounter he had with one of the new electric trucks out on the road. 0:00 – Newscast 10:00 – Pugh covers speed limiters, parking and more with lawmakers 24:52– FMCSA contemplates changes to safety fitness determination 39:54 – An encounter with an electric truck
Key topics in today's conversation include:Introducing Lewie and the topics for the episode (2:17) Driver shortage or driver turnover? (4:08)Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers (7:16)Impact of Regulations on Driver Retention (12:12)Need for Driver Education and Training (16:18)Cyclical Nature of Trucking Industry (19:35)Future of the Trucking Industry (21:56)The value of trucking (22:39)Company's responsibility to drivers (25:01)Driver's time and pay (28:08)Advocacy for truck drivers (30:22)Joining OOIDA (31:52)Appreciation for truck drivers (33:34)Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.
On Thursday's AOA, we start the show discussing the markets and if we can see any sort of Santa Claus rally in grains with Mike Zuzolo, President of Global Commodity Analytics. Then in Segment Two, we discuss the latest news surrounding year-round E15, sustainable aviation fuel and learn more about the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit in January with Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. In Segment Three, we learn more about the new book "The Last Best Hope: A History of American Realism" and discuss geopolitics around the world as we end 2023. Author and geopolitical strategist, John Hulsman, joins the program. (You can pre-order his new book here: https://bit.ly/3NC3wiL) Then finally in Segment Four, we wrap the show with an update on speed limiters in semi trucks with OOIDA Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh.
Talking to lawmakers on Capitol Hill is a vital part of what OOIDA does. We recently spoke with Lewie Pugh about his trip to Washington, D.C., and some of the topics he discussed with politicians regarding trucking. A plan in Arizona would add hundreds of truck parking spaces in the state. Also, Washington state officials say their rest areas are at a crisis stage. And later this week, a House subcommittee will take a look at how well the government has implemented the infrastructure law. We'll have a preview. 0:00 – Newscast 10:07 – Parking, speed limiters, brokers discussed during D.C. visit 24:49 – Two states wrestle with parking, facilities 39:14 – How well is the government doing with the infrastructure law?
On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show discussing the latest details surrounding the proposed speed limiter rule that could impact the trucking industry with Lewie Pugh, EVP with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). In Segment Two, we discuss the latest Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Find the report at AgManager.info. In Segment Three, a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) about the Farm Bill, government shutdown deadline and more. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show with news headlines from around the ag industry.
Lewie Pugh is the Executive Vice President of the OOIDA, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Foundation. In 25 years behind the wheel of big rigs, Pugh logged more than 2.5 million miles. Today, he was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show talking about how Pennsylvania mirrored California legislation relating to the environmental restrictions placed on truckers. Pugh says this puts countless limitations on truckers -- and many of the financial considerations could put them out of business, force them to leave Pennsylvania, or both.
On Thursday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Premium Diesel, we start the show exploring the commodity market trade action near month's end and get market analysis with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the sunflower industry and how this year's crop is looking with John Sandbakken, Executive Director for the National Sunflower Association. Next in Segment Three, we get an update on the potential speed limiter rule for semi trucks with Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh. Then we wrap the show and learn more about the SCN Profit Checker with Greg Tylka from Iowa State University and The SCN Coalition.
Where's Biden on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11? Tomi Lahren breaks it down. Then the Left is still coming after your kids, John Amanchukwu joins to discuss what he's doing about it. Biden's EPA put out new emissions standards for heavy duty engines and vehicles which will destroy the trucking industry, Lewie Pugh joins to discuss. New Mexico governor has removed concealed and open carry rights in the Albuquerque area, Tomi gives her Final Thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to industry consultant Bart De Muynck about the fallout from Yellow's bankruptcy and what it means for the industry and who is paying for it. We'll also look at other recent bankruptcies and what they say about the health of transportation. Highway Angel Jon Adam recently saved four motorists who got into a wreck. He stops by to tell the story of what got him the honor. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh talks about speed limiters, broker transparency and how the truck parking problem led to a Greyhound bus crash. Motive's Hamish Woodrow breaks down the freight recession, truck visits to retail warehouses, carrier exits and more from the month of July. Plus, UPS drivers go high fashion; shipping container pools; trucks vs bridges; trucks vs trains; Cybertruck sightings; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to industry consultant Bart De Muynck about the fallout from Yellow's bankruptcy and what it means for the industry and who is paying for it. We'll also look at other recent bankruptcies and what they say about the health of transportation. Highway Angel Jon Adam recently saved four motorists who got into a wreck. He stops by to tell the story of what got him the honor. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh talks about speed limiters, broker transparency and how the truck parking problem led to a Greyhound bus crash. Motive's Hamish Woodrow breaks down the freight recession, truck visits to retail warehouses, carrier exits and more from the month of July. Plus, UPS drivers go high fashion; shipping container pools; trucks vs bridges; trucks vs trains; Cybertruck sightings; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OOIDA says it supports expanding the FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program for truckers. We'll discuss that – and a presidential veto of a resolution regarding a new EPA regulation for trucks – with OOIDA Director of Federal Affairs Jay Grimes. Also, we'll speak with Stephen Fritz about his operation of transporting elephants, both on land and air. And a 1,600-mile journey behind the wheel of the OOIDA tour truck has left Lewie Pugh with many thoughts on new truck technology and speed limiters. We'll hear from him about his feelings on how trucking has changed, and what he noticed while out on the road. 0:00 – Newscast 09:25 – Transporting the elephant in the room 24:19 – OOIDA: Expand crash preventability determination program 39:03 – A few observations from out on the road
Side underride guards were the topic of a recent documentary by PBS's Frontline – and OOIDA's Lewie Pugh was interviewed for the show. We'll sit down with him to discuss the documentary and find out where the Association stands on the issue. Also, we have some positive updates on parking, such as the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act passing out of committee – but also some bad, including another major city banning truck parking. And rain and cold temperatures have led to a late start to produce season. We'll have the latest on what that means for produce haulers out west, and what rates are looking like as we head into the middle of June. 0:00 – Newscast 09:25 – OOIDA: Stronger rear bumpers yes; side underride guards no 24:19 – Good news and bad news for truck parking 39:03 – A rainy day for produce season
We were there as OOIDA's Lewie Pugh prepped for a congressional hearing – and today, we have a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into such an appearance. Also, getting in a crash with an uninsured or underinsured motorist can cause a lot of stress. We'll talk with Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA's Truck Insurance Department to discuss the importance of having additional coverage that will ensure you're covered if you get in a not-at-fault accident. And this week, a U.S. House committee will take up several important trucking issues – some good for truckers, some not so good. We'll review what's being considered and why it's important to you. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Behind the scenes of a congressional hearing 24:52 – Dealing with uninsured motorists 39:36 – Parking, younger drivers on the agenda in the House
Norita Taylor - Director of Public Relations - OOIDA - Independence, MO “All kinds of studies show that when all traffic flows at the same speed, it's much safer for everyone,” Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, told the highway subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday. How do you feel the hearings went? Given that the FMCSA is proposing this, what do you think the effect will be? What other opportunities are you taking - if any - to voice opinions about speed limiters? ON THE OTHER HEARINGS TIA President Anne Reinke testified on the lack of enforcement the FMCSA has on stopping double brokers and other “bad actors” - what do you think about this and does it affect owner-operators as much as fleet carriers? David Fialkov, NATSO's executive vice president of government affairs: “Our challenge in entering the electric vehicle charging market is that it remains unacceptably difficult to identify a viable business case for installing EV charging stations,” he said. “Our view is that these grant programs that are being developed should have a keener eye toward overcoming that challenge.”
On this episode, we head back to Washington, D.C. for more coverage of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch 2023 policy fly-in. We talk soybean innovation with Laurie Isley and Shannon Ellis, farmer-directors of the United Soybean Board. Then we talk farm bill and other farm policies with Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and Joby Young, executive vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. We introduce our audience to Land Line Now, a trucking-industry program that will join the Rural Strong Radio daily lineup beginning May 1, and we discuss trucking industry issues with Lewie Pugh, vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, from the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Also at that show we talked with Shella Rotella's Annie Peter about developments from the brand, and caught up with friend of the show and Shella Rotella pitchwoman, Farmer Grayce. We also learn about the history of Canadian bumper and grille guard and accessories manufacturer HERD North America, and its foray into electric power solutions for commercial trucks. In this week's installment of The Dirt with Nutrien, Senior Agronomist Mike Howell discusses keeping children safe on the farm. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about efforts to shore up supply chain challenges for U.S. red meat exports to Africa. In our Market Talk segment, Jesse Allen and Rabo Research North America's Lance Zimmerman discuss trends in the cattle market, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz provides some food for thought on stretch drive belts. The episode also features the music out of Clarksville Creative Sound traditional country music artist Daryn Wright. Timestamps Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00 Intro and News: 0:30 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 7:02 Laurie Isley and Shannon Ellis, United Soybean Board: 7:21 Chuck Conner, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives: 13:03 Joby Young, American Farm Bureau Federation: 18:10 Mark Reddig, Land Line Now: 26:04 Lewie Pugh, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: 27:55 Annie Peter, Shell Rotella: 37:26 Farmer Grayce, Shell Rotella: 40:27 Marc Daudet, HERD North America: 43:31 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 49:25 Mike Howell, Nutrien: 51:56 Soil Test Pro advertisement: 57:08 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 57:41 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 1:04 Daryn Wright: 1:06
Getting into the world of small business trucking is no easy feat and it takes industry support. Lewie Pugh from the Owner Operator & Independent Drivers Association keynotes our Small Fleet Owner Operator Summit by explaining his tips and tricks for being successful as a driver, backed up by more than 20 years spent behind the wheel. Lewie is joined by FreightWaves Reporter Kaylee Nix.Follow FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit
Getting into the world of small business trucking is no easy feat and it takes industry support. Lewie Pugh from the Owner Operator & Independent Drivers Association keynotes our Small Fleet Owner Operator Summit by explaining his tips and tricks for being successful as a driver, backed up by more than 20 years spent behind the wheel. Lewie is joined by FreightWaves Reporter Kaylee Nix. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Join the Small Fleet & Owner Operator Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Gordon kicks off another week on ATN with an interview from our time at the Mid-America Trucking Show with OOIDA Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh. Tune in!
On this episode Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh joins us to discuss proposed rulemaking that would require the use of speed limiters in many commercial trucks, including those used by livestock haulers and other transporters of agricultural goods. We also hear from Kubota's Beau Woodbury about upgrades to the equipment manufacturer's compact tractor lineup. Also, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell returns to talk biostimulants on this week's installment of “The Dirt with Nutrien,” and Ray Bohacz is talking electronic control modules in this week's installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features new music from Will Banister. Timestamps Fastline Marketing Group advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news: 0:30 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:40 Lewie Pugh, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: 6:59 Beau Woodbury, Kubota Tractor Corp.: 26:06 Mike Howell, Nutrien: 33:09 Soil Test Pro advertisement: 39:00 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 39:32 Will Banister: 41:10
LLN (1/28/22) – There was a noticeable decrease in load posts last week with the Christmas holiday falling on a Sunday this year. We'll have all the details in this week's Market Update with DAT. Also, it seems like a no-brainer now, but in the early days of OOIDA, the Association made a decision: Only truckers would be allowed on its board of directors. Lewie Pugh of OOIDA and Jami Jones of Land Line Magazine reflect on the decision as part of our ongoing series celebrating OOIDA's 50th anniversary. And Marty Ellis is taking a break, but he still has a few stories to tell, as well as some advice about coping with high fuel prices. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:12 – OOIDA Board. 25:03 – Load posts down. 39:26 – Coping with high fuel prices.
AOA ended the week with a focus on the protein industry - Jesse Allen, Farm and Ranch Director with the American Ag Network reported live from the US Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting with Patrick Robinette, Chair of USCA Processing Committee. In segment 2, Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Professor of Ag Economics at Kansas State University discussed the November data in the monthly Meat Demand Monitor. In segment 3, Dan Halstrom, President, CEO of US Meat Export Federation provided an update on the hot export numbers for pork in the month of November; and we closed with Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President at the Owner Operator Independent Drivers' Association, who is preparing to head to DC to advocate for more truck parking.
LLN (10/10/22) – The effort to help Florida recover from Hurricane Ian is well under way, and many truckers are eager to do their part. However, you should be aware of a few cautions before you sign on for anything. Also, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh talks about his background in the industry and his passion for those behind the wheel. And a picture taken by an OOIDA member is the cover of this month's magazine. We'll find out the story behind the cover, and how it inspired an article on creating an industry of dreams. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:41 – Lewie Pugh. 24:34 – The story behind the picture. 39:28 – Hurricane Ian recovery.
Thursday's AOA began with Dennis Smith of Archer Financial Service outlining his bullish attitude in both the cattle and hog markets as 2022 moves in to fall. Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President at the Owner Operator Independent Driver's Associaiton discussed the challenges facing truckers in the US and how OOIDA is working to help them. In segment 3, Cary Sifferath, Vice President of the US Grains Council, talked about the Export Exchange meeting next week in Minneapolis with several hundred potential US grain buyers; and we closed with Jim Hargens, District Manager for Lubricants at CENEX, looking at the importance of hydraulic fluid.
ATN returns going over all of the news of the roads! Kevin also talks with OOIDA Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh! This and a whole lot more! Tune in!
ATN returns going over all of the news of the roads! Kevin also talks with OOIDA Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh! This and a whole lot more! Tune in!
LLN (7/26/22) – FMCSA's comment period for a proposed speed limiter mandate is over, but the fight is just beginning. Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of OOIDA, stops by Studio A to tell us what the Association is doing to keep the pressure on policymakers and lawmakers. Also, the OOIDA Foundation has put out a report on the freight market, with an eye toward helping owner-operators and other truckers navigate turbulent economic times. And broker problems are nothing new. But in some cases, the problems have reached an extreme, and truckers can face losing their business over what's going on. We'll discuss an example with Tom Crowley of OOIDA's Business Services Department. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:11 – OOIDA Market Report. 25:05 – Broker problems. 39:53 – Speed limiter fight.
Despite the increased spotlight on of supply chain and logistics, today's truckers are still facing many of the same challenges to their industry. As capacity shortfalls and high turnover continue to hamper company operations, owner-operators continue to fight for better working conditions across the board. Lewie Pugh, Executive VP of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, shares some of his ideas on how to get more truckers back on the road. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.ooida.com/ DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast? Connect with me on Twitter: @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com
LLN (3/8/22) – A year ago this month, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. But despite bipartisan support, the bill hasn't really gone anywhere. Why not? Afterward, we'll hear about what it will take to get something done on parking from Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA. Also on today's program: Lawmakers in six states are trying to end ticket quotas in their jurisdictions, while Michigan officials are working to cut red tape and open the spigot for local road funding. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Rep. Bost on parking, Part I. 24:47 – Rep. Bost on parking, Part II; OOIDA analysis. 39:37 – Ending ticket quotas; local road funding.
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LLN (1/4/22) – Rogel Aguilera-Mederos' 110-year prison sentence has been commuted, making him eligible for parole in 2026. Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA contend the case is indicative of a bigger problem in trucking. They'll discuss the case, driver training, loopholes in the regulatory system and what happens next. Also, about a dozen states changed their fuel tax for the new year. We'll have a rundown. And Congress has passed a stopgap spending measure to keep the government running. However, unlike past examples, this time it will have a direct, negative impact on transportation, especially highways. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:43 – Lessons from the Aguilera-Mederos case. 23:55 – Fuel tax changes. 38:34 – This time, kicking the can hurts.
LLN (12/27/21) – The 110-year prison sentence handed down to Rogel Aguilera-Mederos brought out lots of strong feelings in a lot of people. One of those is Lewie Pugh of OOIDA. He stops by to talk about the case and says there's at least one way to prevent future tragedies like this one. Also, if you've had to make an insurance claim on an old piece of equipment, you might be familiar with something called the betterment clause. We'll explain what you need to know about it. And a new year means new opportunities – and that's as true on Capitol Hill as anywhere else. We'll discuss what OOIDA intends to pursue in the new year. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:03 – Aguilera-Mederos verdict. 24:40 – The betterment clause. 39:33 – Trucking issues in the new year.
LLN (12/22/21) – The White House met with trucking stakeholders, and held a listening session in South Carolina. OOIDA's Todd Spencer explains what happened at the White House meeting; Lewie Pugh discusses the South Carolina event. Also, spot market volumes and rates typically start to settle down this time of year. Stephen Petit of DAT tells us if that's holding true before telling us which routes are hot, which are not. And a stalemate in the Senate has developed over the president's Build Back Better bill – and at the center of the storm is Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. We'll have an update – including why it matters to you. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:03 – White House talks trucking. 24:40 – What's hot and what's not in freight. 39:33 – Build Back Better blockage.
The CDC director suggested mandatory counseling for citizens who refuse to get the vaccine. Once you give the government power, it will never be given back. Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of OOIDA, joins to give the truth about the claim that a truck driver shortage is to blame for the supply chain issues. Aaron Gonzalez and Michael Frazier, 3M employees, join to share their reasoning for protesting the vaccine mandate. Glenn warns of the dangers of the government having control of your bank account. The Biden administration announced a national gender strategy, which has only one goal: to destroy the family. Glenn compares America's problems to alcoholism and gives the steps for how they can be fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lewie Pugh, the Executive Vice President of OOIDA, joins us on the Successful Driver Podcast to discuss a range of industry specific topics, including the Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act. Listen now!
OOIDA leader Lewie Pugh, legal expert Kristen Johnson, and trucking expert Adam Wingfield will teach Madtropolis about the sketchy and sometimes fraudulent lease “programs” that trap owners/drivers and sometimes, drives them to bankruptcy.Today's show is sponsored by Cassandra's favorite factoring company, OTR Capital! Learn more here--> https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/Guests:Kristen Johnson, Partner & Transportation Lawyer with Taylor & AssociatesOwner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), Lewie PughAdam Wingfield, Managing Director with Innovative Logistics GroupLinks: LinkedIn Events: https://www.linkedin.com/events/sketchylease-programs6820708059405406209/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassandragaines
Lewie Pugh is a former behind-the-wheel trucker who now works for the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association, the largest trade group representing owner operators. In this fireside chat with FreightWaves Editor at Large John Kingston, Pugh discusses a wide range of topics that OOIDA has its eye on, particularly where independent owner operators might be impacted by existing or potential regulations that come out of the Biden administration. Among them: OOIDA's long-time dismissal of the whole concept of a "driver shortage."Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Lewie Pugh is a former behind-the-wheel trucker who now works for the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association, the largest trade group representing owner operators. In this fireside chat with FreightWaves Editor at Large John Kingston, Pugh discusses a wide range of topics that OOIDA has its eye on, particularly where independent owner operators might be impacted by existing or potential regulations that come out of the Biden administration. Among them: OOIDA's long-time dismissal of the whole concept of a "driver shortage."Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
On this week's edition of The Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett sits down with Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh, the manager of government affairs and executive vice president, respectively, of OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association). OOIDA provides a voice, representation, education, information, benefits, and savings for truck drivers. Together they discuss the ramifications that the PRO Act has for drivers.Key topics in today's conversation include:Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: monthly maintenance reports (1:54)Background on OOIDA and how it works for drivers (5:26)What the PRO Act could do to the owner-operator (13:11)Will the PRO Act become law? (28:24)The next steps for drivers if the PRO Act passes (30:04)How to join OOIDA (40:37)Thank you, Mike and Lewie for joining us for this week's podcast to help explain this legislation.Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com
LLN (3/16/21) – Talk in our nation’s capital is that Congress is contemplating a truck-only VMT – or vehicle miles traveled tax – to help balance the highway trust fund. And that is not sitting well with OOIDA. Also, truckers have been asking about when, where and how they can get a COVID-19 vaccination. But there isn’t just one vaccine, and each has advantages and disadvantages. We’ll offer up some insights and advice. And a Missouri effort to protect truckers from nonconsensual towing is gaining steam. OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh and Mike Matousek were in Jefferson City last week to support it. We’ll report on the bill’s chances and what it would mean if it becomes law. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:15 – COVID-19 vaccination update. 25:09 – Towing reform in Missouri. 39:31 – Truck-only VMT? OOIDA says no.
LLN (2/17/21) – Lewie Pugh of OOIDA is rapidly developing a “tell-it-like-it-is” reputation. Last week, he added to that when he told Congress all the ways they let truckers down during the pandemic, and what the federal government both should have done, and can still do. Meanwhile, a new Congress means new faces on key committees that have a huge influence over trucking issues. OOIDA is working with those new members, especially over efforts to increase truckers’ insurance requirements. Also, record-setting cold weather is affecting freight and rates with trends that could continue for a couple of weeks. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:44 – OOIDA’s Pugh tells Congress what’s needed. 24:37 – The cold has affected freight and rates too. 39:59 – OOIDA works to stop insurance increase.
Industry veterans help us unravel the HOS headaches and how we can be better.Sponsors:SwanLeap: https://swanleap.com/madgaines OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/Guests: Adam Winfield, Innovative Logistics and Trucking ConsultantJoe Pappalardo, Transportation LawyerOOIDA Leaders, Lewie Pugh and Andrew King.
December 17, 2020 – OOIDA – Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association – STAYING INDEPENDENT, TOGETHER – Beth Ann hosts Lewie Pugh and Dick Pingel from OOIDA to talk about some of our nation’s truck driving heroes, and the organization that helps support them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
2494 – December 17, 2020 – OOIDA – Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association – STAYING INDEPENDENT, TOGETHER – Beth Ann hosts Lewie Pugh and Dick Pingel from OOIDA to talk about some of our nation’s truck driving heroes, and the organization that helps support them. The post OOIDA – STAYING INDEPENDENT, TOGETHER appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.
Watch on YouTubeOOIDA leaders Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh discuss their petition to the FMCSA for rate transparency. Trucking expert Adam Wingfield joins the discussion as well.This event is sponsored by:OTR Capital, Cassandra's preferred factoring company.
On a news-filled day when protests erupted across the country to protest COVID-19 “shelter in place” restrictions, about 100 independent owner-operators accomplished something that other protesters routinely fail to do. They got the direct attention of a sitting U.S. president. At 9:42 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, President Donald Trump tweeted, “I'm with the TRUCKERS all the way. Thanks for the meeting at the White House with my representatives from the Administration. It is all going to work out well!” Earlier in the day, White House representatives showed up at the demonstration site bearing gifts — a cloth bag emblazoned with the presidential seal and filled with hats bearing the messages “USA Strong” and “Keep America Great.” The Trump tweet was the first official public acknowledgement from the government of awareness of the “mayday” protest that began May 1. The ruckus attracted the attention of 160,000-member OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association), which weighed in on Saturday with an informational letter from Lewie Pugh, the association's executive vice president, to its membership that acknowledged historically low freight rates and provided a link to report broker abuse. Social media erupted with responses to the protest. Some people were jubilant at the movement's success in attracting the attention of The Washington Post and other media outlets, culminating with a tweet from Trump himself. Others cautioned that the attention was only a first step and that the issue that could take more time, and more protest, to resolve. Still others cautioned participants to be careful what they wish for. Mark Rasmussen commented on The Trucker's website, “I want to be an owner-operator and own my own business, but I want the government to take care of me. You can't have it both ways.” A common sentiment expressed was that owner-operators who haul cheap freight are helping keep rates low for everyone. Brandon Montgomery, who posted that he's been parked for seven weeks now, said, “If you haul cheap freight YOU are the problem. PARK THOSE RIGS.” The issue facing protest organizers and participants now is what they'll do with the newfound attention, especially if, as expected, the result is a meeting with Trump himself — or at least with administration officials. The protest has been centered around low freight rates, but opinions diverge quickly from there. Should organizers ask for federal regulation of brokers with, perhaps, a mandated percentage of revenue brokers are allowed to keep? And, if so, what is a reasonable percentage? Another potential avenue is increased transparency. Brokers are already required to provide rate information to every party that participates in each load. Truckers are entitled to know how much the broker was paid by the shipper, any additional services the broker provided and more. All that is required is that the owner-operator ask for the information. The majority of owner-operators believe, however, that asking for this information will result in being “blacklisted” by that broker and being unable to conduct further business. A federal mandate that brokers must provide this information at the time of settlement with the trucker wouldn't necessarily increase the percentage of revenue to the carrier, but it would increase broker transparency by eliminating the trucker's responsibility to request it. Broker retribution would also be greatly reduced, since they would be providing the information to every carrier they contract with. OOIDA expressed support for this position April 28 when Norita Taylor, media spokesperson for the group, told The Trucker that OOIDA would like to require brokers to provide electronic records as soon as a haul is complete. A meeting with the Trump administration might be an opportune time to discuss financial assistance for owner-operators, too. As self-employed business owners, most don't qualify for unemployment benefits in their hom...
LLN 08/23/19 – The FMCSA hears from truckers about potential changes in the hours of service at the first of two listening sessions at the Great American Trucking Show. OOIDA requested clarification on a number of issues and reiterated its request to eliminate the 30-minute rest break. Mark Reddig talks with Lewie Pugh, OOIDA executive vice president, who recently paid a visit to the headquarters of TA & Petro. Plus, Mark Reddig sits down with Andrew King with OOIDA’s Foundation. King explains why the association is against an automatic emergency braking systems mandate. Plus, we’ll head out on the road with Jon Osburn the driver of the OOIDA tour truck. 0:00-10:10 – Newscast. 10:10-24:59 – OOIDA executive vice president Lewie Pugh visits headquarters for TA & Petro. 24:59 -39:14 – OOIDA opposes automatic emergency braking system mandate. Plus a visit with Jon Osburn, driver of the OOIDA tour truck. 39:14-49:12 – truckers comment on proposed changes to HOS.
Listen to this “Eyes on the Road” podcast, presented by PrePass, as host Evan Lockridge talks with Lewie Pugh, executive vice-president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
LLN (03.29.19) - DOT Secretary announces forthcoming Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reform Hours of Service. Boss Man Bryan Martin talks trendy mods and rat rods. Plus Mark Reddig catches up with Jon Osburn, and OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh and Mike Matousek discuss Elaine Chao’s first-ever visit to MATS 00:00 – 09:56 – Newscast 09:56 – 24:43 – Terry Scruton talks to Jay Grimes about what Secretary Chao might discuss at MATS. 24:43 – 39:38 – Six states consider lane-splitting for motorcycles. Mary talks to Keith Goble about that. 39:38 – 49:22 – OOIDA holds town hall meeting at MATS to discuss trucking issues.
LLN (03.28.19) – Terry Scruton talks to Jay Grimes about what they think Secretary Chao will discuss at MATS. Six states are looking at rules for lane-splitting for motorcycles. Mary talks to Keith Goble about that. And finally, OOIDA held a town hall meeting at MATS today. Mark Reddig sums it up with Lewie Pugh and Mike Matousek. 00:00 – 09:26 – Newscast 09:26 – 24:13 – Terry Scruton talks to Jay Grimes about what Secretary Chao might discuss at MATS. 24:13 – 39:07 – Six states consider lane-splitting for motorcycles. Mary talks to Keith Goble about that. 39:07 – 48:53 – OOIDA holds town hall meeting at MATS to discuss trucking issues
It’s Day 2 of the 2018 OOIDA Truckers for Troops Telethon, our fund-raising effort to send care packages to troops overseas and help veterans here at home. We’ll have stories about: care packages for K9 units; an outreach for homeless veterans called Operation Stand Down; and OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh talking about care packages he sent his brother when he was serving in Afghanistan. 0:00 – 10:11 – Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 – Care packages for K9 units 24:41 – 39:22 – Helping homeless veterans 39:22 – 49:34 – Memories of care packages past
OOIDA’s new Executive Vice President, Lewie Pugh, discusses who he got into trucking. Also on today’s programs: unique insurance requirements for truckers who haul boats, RVs and campers; and Pennsylvania’s attorney general has come out against glider kits – and truckers who use them. 0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast 10:10 – 24:52 – Lewie Pugh 24:52 – 39:50 – Insurance for boat, camper RV haulers 39:50 – 50:03 – Pa. AG blasts gliders, truckers who use them
The spring meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance was held recently, and several representatives of OOIDA were there. As you would imagine, the subjects of ELDs and autonomous vehicles came up quite a bit. Terry Scruton talks about what was said with Dale Watkins and Lewie Pugh of OOIDA’s Business Services Department.
Recently, two of OOIDA’s top leaders, Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh, traveled to our nation’s capital. While there, they met with the new administrator of FMCSA, two members of Congress with big impact on transportation policy, and with congressional staff trying to understand an important trucking issue. Mark Reddig talks with them about their visit – and why it was important.
OOIDA has had its first chance for a face-to-face meeting with the new chief at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA Acting President Todd Spencer and Lewie Pugh of the Association’s Board of Directors.
We’ve reported several times lately about a series of meetings held by FMCSA for which there was very little public notice. However, OOIDA had representatives at all of those meetings. Mark Reddig discusses what happened at one with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh, a member of the Association’s Board of Directors.
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