Podcast appearances and mentions of mark reddig

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

The connection between trucking and the military is not only between drivers and service members but also between drivers and the OOIDA staff who support them. We recently spoke with OOIDA employees who have been in the Army and the National Guard about their time serving and what life is like afterward. Also, one of the first Truckers for Troops care package recipients now has a son serving in the armed forces. We'll talk with Shane Zeysing about his service, the care package he received and what his son is doing in the military. And Jami Jones, Scott Thompson, Ashley Blackford and OOIDA Membership Manager Sylvia Dodson join host Mark Reddig to discuss the Truckers for Troops effort. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07– Serving our country and the industry 25:00– Like father, like son 39:28 – Truckers for Troops, Day 3

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

Mark Reddig, program director of Land Line Now, joins John Landecker to look at the continuing importance of truckers to the national supply chain and the many ways they say they are being let down through poor compensation and mistreatment.

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Marnie Shure, The Takeout Hour 3: + Blake Stubbs Hour 4: + Greg Renoff, music historian Hour 5: + Kate Webster, Captured Travel Media + Jonathan Distad, Blacksford RV

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Marnie Shure, The Takeout Hour 3: + Blake Stubbs Hour 4: + Greg Renoff, music historian Hour 5: + Kate Webster, Captured Travel Media + Jonathan Distad, Blacksford RV

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now + Walter Jacobson’s Perspective Hour 2: + Ugly Truck Day + Your Ugliest Car Hour 3: + Ugly Cars (cont.) + Crop Circles: Fact or Fiction? Hour 4: + Crop Circles (cont.) + Classic Carson: Johnny Bombs a Sketch + Embarrassing work stories Hour 5: + Embarrassing […]

Mark Reddig of Land Line Media joins the Nick Digilio Show to talk about the latest news from the world of trucking and logistics, including the future of automated trucking, creating zero emission trucks and the end of a classic truck stop oddity. Plus a healthy dose of road humor with some classic trucker jokes.

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Media Hour 2: + Rod Pyle, Ad Astra Magazine Hour 3: + Rod Pyle (cont.) Hour 4: + Places with weird names + Classic Carson: Aunt Blabby Hour 5: + Worst customer service experiences

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Steve Dale, Pet Expert Hour 3: + Michael Osacky, Baseball in the Attic Hour 4: + Worst Father’s Day Gifts + Grilling Tips

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Steve Dale, Pet Expert Hour 3: + Michael Osacky, Baseball in the Attic Hour 4: + Worst Father’s Day Gifts + Grilling Tips

Hour 1: + Trucking news with Mark Reddig of Land Line Now Hour 2: + Dick DeBartolo Hour 3: + Aimee Levitt, The Takeout Hour 4: + Idiots who went way too far to achieve their goals + Classic Carson: Art Fern Tea Time Movie Hour 5: + Artificial intelligence horror stories + Know Your […]

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Media Hour 2: + Josh Macuga, “Eating History” + Food we miss from the 70s and 80s Hour 3: + Food we miss from the 70s and 80s (cont.) Hour 4: + Weird collections around the world + Classic Carson: Potato Chip Lady Hour 5: + Alaska school […]

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Joe Fassler on the benefits of boredom Hour 3: + Jigsaw puzzles sell out nationwide + Most challenging puzzles Hour 4: + Ask Dr. Nick + Classic Carson: Ellen DeGeneres, 1987 + Remembering James Frey, former Cubs manager + Wildest Coaches in sports Hour […]

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + TV Talk with Dan Fienberg Hour 3: + TV Talk (cont.) + Greatest Sports Calls Hour 4: + Greatest Sports Calls (cont.) + Classic Carson: Art Fern’s Teas Time Movie Hour 5: + Misattributed Quotes + Turntable Turnaround

LLN (9/6/19) – Tesla continues to ignore the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s requests to stop making “misleading claims” about its Autopilot system. Could a recall soon follow? Pennsylvania is struggling to fund repairs to its crumbling infrastructure. Mark Reddig suggests in today’s rant that it may be Pennsylvania’s own fault. We’ll discuss exemptions to regulations following major storms. And we have the latest edition of Roses and Razzberries. 0:00-10:11 – Newscast. 10:10-24:47 – Roses and Razzberries 24:44-38:47 – Op-Ed; Pennsylvania’s highway funding issues may be self-inflicted. Plus what drivers need to know about exemptions to regulations following storms. 38:42-48:24 – Could Tesla face a recall?

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.

This episode, presented by CASE IH, features an Hours of Service rules announcement by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, and reaction from U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. We also talk with Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Vice President Louie Pugh, Land Line Now/Sirius XM Road Dog Trucking Radio host Mark Reddig, country singer/songwriter Tony Justice, Duck Dynasty's Mountain Man, Lynn Justesen from Arysta LifeScience and Tayla Lynn, the granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, live from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.

LLN (04.05.19) – Concerns over a recession are on everyone’s mind. Steve Freidell with Central States Capital Markets shares his view. As mandated safety features on trucks proliferate, commercial crash statistics climb. Land Line Magazine’s Wendy Parker shares her thoughts. Mark Reddig and Gary Wright from OOIDA’s Business Services discuss dealing with trucking paperwork. Plus, Mark Reddig and Jon Osburn driver of the Spirit, OOIDA’s tour truck catch-up following the big truck show in Louisville. And Mary McKenna and OOIDA Board Member Monte Wiederhold discuss the Association’s spring board meeting. 0:00-9:56 – Newscast 9:56-24:42 –  an economic downturn or a recession 24:42-39:38 – Mandated safety regulations don’t mean fewer crashes. Help for drivers facing paperwork and filings. Plus we'll check in with the Skipper of the OOIDA Spirit truck 39:38-49:22 – OOIDA Board of Directors convene for the biannual meeting.

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

Mark Reddig explores yet another way truckers are being pushed into the electronic age with OOIDA’s Tara Murdock and Crystal Minardi. Jon Osburn works to clear up some questions, confusion and concerns about drug testing, diabetes, truck parking and more on the road. Terry gets a run-down of OOIDA’s fall board meeting from board member Monte Wiederhold.   00:00 – 10:11 - Newscast 10:11 – 24:41 - The details on electronic credentials 24:41 – 39:22 - Clearing some chaos on the road 39:22 – 49:32 - A run-down of OOIDA’s fall board meeting

Mark Reddig gets an update on important information you need to know about drug and alcohol screenings from OOIDA’s Doreen Weakley and Rachel Aycock. The situation with the ELD mandate brought to mind the curfew some used to have as a kid. Terry talks to Mark Schremmer and Greg Grisolano of Land Line Magazine. We’ll also get a look ahead at what’s coming up in DC this week with OOIDA’s Mike Matousek.   00:00 to 10:08 Newscast 10:08 to 24:56 Drug Testing Update 24:56 to 39:47 Land Line Magazine shares some favorites 39:47 to 49:57 DC with Mike Matousek

Yoga, which started more than 2,500 years ago in India, is not just an exercise routine. It’s also a mental and spiritual discipline with many schools of thought. But many Americans see it solely as a way to improve their health. Mark Reddig talks with Dr. John McElligott of the St. Christopher Fund.

This week, a bill with the stated purpose of paying the government’s transportation bills will come out of a Senate committee. But what else will be in it and how will it affect truckers? Mark Reddig finds out from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

New guidance from the FMCSA has cleared some things up for agricultural haulers. Mark Reddig covers that, plus an ELD exemption bill and more, with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.

We know how high tolls affect truckers, but how does it affect the people and businesses in local communities? Mark Reddig discusses one example with Seth Isenberg of CANWIN Newspapers in Pennsylvania.

The FMCSA released guidance regarding using your truck as a personal conveyance. Mark Reddig gets the details you need from OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.

If you’ve been in or are headed into some stormy weather, Jon Osburn has some advice. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.

Recent crashes involving fully or semi-autonomous cars have raised concerns about further testing from a number of people, including members of Congress. Mark Reddig gets an update on that and other autonomous vehicle issues from Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Three members of Congress are trying to smooth the process for the EPA as it tries to drop glider kits from emissions regulations. Mark Reddig gets an update from Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. 

Recently, members of Congress offered a pair of bills – one that would eliminate the ELD mandate for carriers with 10 or fewer trucks. Mark Reddig talks with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

If you’ve ever sat down at the table in the driver’s lounge of the average truck stop, you’ve heard a few trucker tales – the often wild and usually true stories told by the old-timers. Bryan Martin, the boss man at Joplin, Missouri’s Chrome Shop Mafia, has heard more than his share, and he’ll share a few with producer Barry Spillman and Mark Reddig.

Earlier this month, five students were announced as the recipients of the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship. Most of the funding for the scholarship comes from truckers, but one company has made a very strong commitment to supporting the effort. Mark Reddig reports.

A bill now before the U.S. Senate would make fixes to the Hours of Service – but only for truckers who haul livestock or insects such as bees. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus how cargo theft spikes on holiday weekends, with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.

Jon has some advice for truckers dealing with millions of four-wheelers this holiday weekend. Mark Reddig will talk with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.

A U.S. House subcommittee has expressed some displeasure with how the ELD mandate was implemented, including how it affected truckers. Mark Reddig discusses that, plus a congressman’s letter urging an ELD exemption for small-business trucker, with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

A congressional committee spoke with federal officials and others about how the government has done putting the trucking provisions of the latest highway bill into effect. Mark Reddig finds out what happened from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

The House Transportation Committee covers motor carrier issues – without the benefit of truckers’ input. Mark Reddig gets more on that, plus a spending bill with trucking implications, from OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.

Finding healthy food out on the road is hard. But you can be healthy, eat well and feel better as a result. Mark Reddig gets some advice from Bob Perry of Rolling Strong.

An appropriations subcommittee recently put pen to paper and developed a bill to pay for transportation for the next fiscal year. However, contained within in are several provisions that could have a big impact on truckers. Mark Reddig talks with Jay Grimes of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

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.

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.

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.

A task force in Philadelphia is taking a serious look at the need for more truck parking in the city. Mark Reddig finds out what questions they’re asking and how it could affect you with Nile Elam of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Is it possible that the House or Senate could switch from Republican to Democrat in the mid-term election later this year? If it does, how does that affect trucking issues? Mark Reddig discusses the possibilities with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.

At the start of this year, the U.S. DOT added a number of opioid medications to the list of those truckers are tested. So what does that mean to you? Mark Reddig finds out from Leslie Butler and Rachel Aycock of CMCI, OOIDA’s Drug Testing Consortium.

The Food Safety Modernization Act has gone into full effect for motor carriers. So what does that mean to you? Mark Reddig finds out from OOIDA’s Director of Safety and Security Operations, Doug Morris.

Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker are touring around Texas. Mark Reddig finds out what he’s seeing and hearing on the road.

Things are heating up on the legislative and regulatory fronts, with one state offering truckers an affordable insurance option, and regulatory agencies dealing with topics that range from autonomous vehicles to trucks that carry vehicles. Mark Reddig talks with OOIDA Director of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.