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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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- 3 days ago57 min
The Story Behind Big Belly & Son Trucking's YouTube Success
When it comes to YouTube, there’s no right or wrong way to find success. But it’s safe to say that Steven Howard has. The OOIDA life member has been an owner-operator for more than 20 years now, and in recent years has been documenting his adventures on his YouTube page, Big Belly and Son Trucking. And while trucking is a main character in his videos, it’s Steven’s family that really drives the content. What you get an authentic look at the everyday life of a truck driver centered around his faith and his family. And that is precisely what Steven says is responsible for the channel’s success. Steven walks us through how it all came to be.Fighting For Truckers, Highway Bill information: https://fightingfortruckers.com/policies/2026-highway-bill/Eastern Transportation Coalition Bridge Strike Week: https://tetcoalition.org/projects/bridge-hit-media-and-strategy-toolkit/OOIDA tour truck schedule: https://www.ooida.com/ooida-tour-truck/Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
- 1 weeks ago50 min
Allen Lund's Life of Faith, Family & Freight
Allen Lund lived a remarkable life – and fortunately for us, it’s documented in a new biography called, “Be Good: The Allen Lund Story”. From a life-changing event as a young man that shaped his faith and his early days in the business to the formation of the Allen Lund Company and raising a family, the book is a lesson in a life well lived. Kenny Lund, Allen’s son, joins the show for a talk about his father, his legacy that lives on today and why the family wanted the whole story told. “Be Good: The Allen Lund Story”: https://a.co/d/0a3TDINDJoin or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/Allen Lund Company: https://www.allenlund.com/Howes: https://howesproducts.com/Penske: https://www.gopenske.com/TaxHelpMD: https://www.taxhelpmd.com/CAT Scale: https://catscale.com/
- 2 weeks ago48 min
Freight Fraudsters Meet Their Match
The folks at Highway appear to be onto something. The load board has made a robust verification process a priority and the result is less fraud. Brent Tittle and John Tozer at Highway join the show to talk about how Highway got started, how they’re using technology to maintain a level playing field and what the future may hold, particularly when it comes to AI.Highway: https://highway.com/Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
- 3 weeks ago48 min
Trucking Pastor Stops Apparent Kidnapping
Anthony Moore had one of those days recently where nothing seems to go right. The South Carolina-based trucker got hit with delays and detours thanks to two separate problems with his truck. After his wife said that God might be trying to keep Anthony from something, he said that maybe God had something else in mind. Turns out, he was right. Later that day, he happened upon an apparent kidnapping victim and her alleged captor and jumped into action. Third seconds earlier – or thirty seconds later and the whole thing could’ve ended quite differently. The OOIDA member and pastor joins the show with the harrowing story – and the powerful lesson he hopes people take away from it. Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
- Jul 1, 202652 min
U.S. vs Canada Comparisons with Joseph DeBenedictis
In celebration of Canada Day – and in advance of Independence Day in the U.S.A. – we’re embracing our similarities and differences with the help of a man who’s developed quite a following doing just that online. Joseph DeBenedictis explains how he went from working for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Kelsea Ballerini to comparing food offerings in the U.S. and Canada on YouTube for tens of thousands of followers. Hey, Joseph - what’s it gonna take to make poutine a regular menu item at American restaurants? https://www.youtube.com/@JosephDJoin or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
- Jun 26, 202627 min
Got Motus Questions? We’ve Got Answers
The rollout of FMCSA’s new Motus registration system has caused quite a bit of frustration out there – and just as many questions. Caleb Sears of OOIDA’s permits and licensing department runs through some of the most common problems people are running into – and some of the most common questions OOIDA is getting.MOST COMMON MOTUS PROBLEMS RIGHT NOW02:39 Not being able to link USDOT numbers up with system03:19 Calling FMCSA and OOIDA for help05:07 Common data transfers06:17 Delays in authority activations07:10 FMCSA’s response to issues/problems08:33 Effect on day-to-day trucking operationsANSWERS TO COMMON MOTUS QUESTIONS11:28 Can OOIDA register my Motus account for me?12:24 Word of caution about scams15:02 I was able to log in to Motus and complete my identity verification – now what?16:12 I registered my account in Motus, but it charged me $300 and issued a new DOT/MC number. Did I do something wrong?18:19 I registered my account as a TSP (Transportation Service Provider). How do I claim my USDOT now?19:33 My information is not showing correctly since the transition to Motus. Do I need to do something to get it updated?20:29 What is OOIDA doing to help?23:39 Final advice if/when issues ariseFor help with Motus questions/problems, call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 and ask for permits and licensing.Join or renew with Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
- Jun 24, 202657 min
Trucking for Nearly 40 Years and This Is the Load He'll Never Forget
Marty Ellis got to cross something off his bucket list recently when he hauled The Wall That Heals – a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that travels around the country. The man who drives the OOIDA tour truck recounts the experience, but only after we get some background about the powerful tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, courtesy of Tim Tetz, director of outreach for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. The Wall That Heals: https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
- Jun 17, 202647 min
Driving Into the Fire: "They're Just So Happy We're There"
When disaster strikes, the Disaster Relief Haulers spring into action. The nonprofit has a very specific focus: providing hay, supplies and assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters. A recent example – when wildfires broke out recently in Nebraska. In short order, volunteers assembled in Ohio, loaded up their trucks and started up a convoy heading west. Levi Foss, president of Disaster Relief Haulers, and Keith Withrich, who volunteers for the organization, sit down to explain why – and how – they do it. Disaster Relief Haulers: https://www.disasterreliefhaulers.org/Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/membership/Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/
About 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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