Trucking with OOIDA
In the spirit of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which has had the back of truckers since 1973, Trucking with OOIDA puts the issues that are relevant to the trucking industry front and center. Trucking with OOIDA, hosted by Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson, aims to inform and entertain with a mix of industry experts, over-the-road truckers and other interesting guests, along with news and analysis that gets to the heart of what you do each and every day. So hop on into the cab, and get to Trucking with OOIDA.
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You’re the Boss at Boss Truck Shops
<p>Look at the reviews for Boss Truck Shops and you’ll notice a trend – praise for their high level of customer service. That’s not by accident. For more than 70 years, the truck service center has been putting its customers at the center of everything they do. Mitch James and Jeff Porter stop by the studio to break down the experience you get when you pull into one of their 44 locations. </p><p>Boss Truck Shops: https://bosstruckshops.com/</p><p>OOIDA member discounts and rebates, including at Boss Truck Shops: https://www.ooida.com/all-vendor-discounts-rebates/</p><p>Join or ren...
The Trailer Rental Scam Landing Victims in Jail
<p>The crooks are at it again with a new way to rip people off. Only this time, the scheme doesn’t just steal your money – it could even land you in jail. Sarah Bradbury, vice president and general counsel of Premier Trailer Leasing, sounds the alarm. And then, we sit down with Dan Oesch of the Missouri Department of Transportation, which is leaning into truck parking projects as Interstate 70 gets a much-needed overhaul. Dan explains how many new spots are going in, and how feedback from the trucking community helped shape their plans.</p><p>Premier Trailer Leasing blog on t...
Pain at the Pump: How High Might We Go?
<p>Tom Kloza has been covering the fuel markets for more than 50 years, and even he hasn’t seen anything like what we’re seeing right now. With average diesel prices per gallon in the $6 range and above, filling up has never been more painful – and we have a number of factors to thank for that. We connect with Kloza, chief energy advisor for Gulf Oil, to talk about how we got here, how high diesel prices could end up going, and what it’s going to take for everything to come back down to Earth. </p><p>OOIDA Foundation fuel tip...
Why the Canadian Freedom Convoy Was More Than Just a Protest
<p>One week in early 2022, Donna Laframboise was at home, watching as the Freedom Convoy took shape in Canada’s capital city. The next, she was catching a ride to Ottawa to document what was taking place on the ground. The result: a life-changing experience for Donna and a book, “Thank You, Truckers!: Canada's Heroes & Those Who Helped Them.” Inside are the accounts of 20 truckers – and countless others – who took part in what Donna calls a shining moment in Canadian history. Before you check out her book, check out our conversation.</p><p>“Thank You, Truckers!: Canada's Heroes & Those Who Helped Them”...
Ten4Talks on Truck Stop Conversations and What’s Really Happening Out There
<p>Every week at OOIDA is Truck Driver Appreciation Week – and the same goes for Aaron Knight, who founded Ten4Talks as a way to give drivers a voice. His popular YouTube videos feature unscripted conversations with the hard-working men and women of the trucking industry that keep this country moving. We connect with Aaron to find out what he’s learned from his hundreds of truck stop conversations. </p><p>Ten4Talks: https://www.ten4talks.com/</p><p>Ten4Talks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ten4talksHQ</p><p>OOIDA fuel surcharge calculator: https://www.ooida.com/truc...
Safety Culture Starts with You
<p>Whether you’ve got one truck or a thousand, it’s important to have people like Brendan Whisenant of CDL Legal in your corner. The industry expert joins the pod to talk about the importance of developing a safety culture within your fleet and preparing for those bad days that tend to pop up when you least expect them.</p><p>CDL Legal: https://cdllegal.com/</p><p>Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/</p><p>Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://figh...
Dolly Parton’s Last Stop
<p>The world suffered a huge loss last week with the passing of Dolly Parton – but her memory will live on thanks to her music, her kindness, her philanthropy and so much more. That includes a brand-new truck stop in the heart of Tennessee. In fact, the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop was one of her last public appearances. Mark Dukes, president of the travel stop, took some time before Dolly’s passing to tell us about the destination that is Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, why it meant so much to her and why truckers held a specia...
Building Trucks & Building Trust
<p>Bryan Martin is in the “knocking your socks off” business – and business is good. The “boss man” of 4 State Trucks and Chrome Shop Mafia fills us in on what he’s been up to of late – and gives us a very early preview of next year’s Guilty By Association Truck Show. Plus, there are many ways in which OOIDA is built to have your back – and Amber Stinnett personifies that sentiment. The member support representative at OOIDA didn’t just go the extra mile to help an OOIDA member recently. She potentially saved his life.</p><p>Join or renew with the Ow...
You Know Him as FMCSA Administrator - But Do You Know Derek Barrs?
<p>The trucking community is quite familiar with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs by now, but how much do we know about the man behind the title? The administrator joins us to talk about his small-town beginnings in Florida and his lifelong dedication to safety and law enforcement, plus the life advice from his father that guides him today and more.</p><p>Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/</p><p>Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/</p><p>Subscribe for FREE...
Todd Spencer Opens the OOIDA Photo Album
<p>At OOIDA, we’re always thinking about the best ways to represent our members – and to do that, it helps to know where you’ve been. With that in mind, we decided to open up the archives this week for a little show-and-tell with OOIDA President Todd Spencer, who’s been here since the early days. More than 50 years of pictures tell the story of an organization that was forged by the fires of a cause – one that was built by truckers, for truckers. </p><p>Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a disc...
