Tara BullockVoicesOwner-Operator Independent Drivers AssociationIn addition to lobbying for owner-operator interests, OOIDA offers life insurance, business information, retirement plans, fuel savings and rebate and discount programs for its members.March 19, 2014VoicesRoad Dog Trucking, Sirius 128, Sirius appThe Road Dog Trucking channel on Sirius includes several trucking-related shows daily, including Dave Nemo’s morning show, Freewheelin’ with Meredith Ochs and Chris T, Road Dog Trucking News with Mark Willis and Road Dog Trucking Live with K.C. Phillips. Episodes are available on demand in the Sirius app and onsiriusxm.com with a Sirius subscription.March 19, 2014VoicesTruckers Against TraffickingThis nonprofit group aims to use the trucking industry as a tool to help stop human trafficking. Its website and apps have informational material to help truck drivers do what they can to prevent human trafficking – especially trafficking that uses theU.S. transportation system. The App is available on Android and Windows.March 19, 2014VoicesTrucking Solutions GroupThis group of standout owner-operators talks weekly via conference call about industry issues, from health to equipment and business. They also regularly nab the ear of representatives from FMCSA and manufacturers. The website hosts recordings of their calls.March 19, 2014VoicesTruth About TruckingAllen Smith started his Truth About Trucking website in 2005 to help new drivers learn about the industry and to share “insider truck driver information” and best practices he’s learned from driving 4 million safe miles. He also has a strong Facebook presence (facebook.com/TruthAboutTrucking). Episodes of his live broadcast are available at blogtalkradio.com/truthabouttrucking and via […]March 19, 2014VoicesThe Weather Channel AppThe app offers detailed daily and hourly forecasts, along with mapping and radar functionality to track storm movement. It also has videos of TWC forecasts and, for Android users, nifty widgets. Available on iOS and Android.March 19, 2014Business4 Road Service4 Road Service gets straight to the point on finding a place for truck or trailer repairs, truck stops, scales, tow trucks, locksmiths and tire service. A drop-downmenu allows users to select service needed and location. The results give address, business hours and phone numbers. Apps operate the same way.March 19, 2014BusinessDaimler Trucks TruckerNet AppDaimler’s TruckerNet app for Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit and Sterling brands covers more than 1,000 North American dealers and uses GPS to find the nearest. It has a button for its Excelerator 24/7 on-call roadside assistance and hosts special offers on parts and service.March 19, 2014BusinessDiesel BossThe online directory of truck stops, scales, Walmarts, dealers, rest areas and fuel stops allows users to pick a state, select service or facility needed, then pick a highway or city, and all results within a 50-mile radius are shown.March 19, 2014Custom RigsActive duty: Western Stars hauling 108,000-pound tanksThe Western Star full-axle tractors pictured here hauled three M88 tanks weighing 108,000 pounds each.March 19, 2014Previous PagePage 8 of 21Next PageTop StoriesTrucker of the YearOwner-op holy grail: Decades of direct freight in a custom '81 359Owner-operator Ron Kelsey has been hauling for the same two shipper customers since he got his authority as an independent in 1994. Managing those relationships, and his award-winning 1981 Peterbilt 359, keep his business running strong.Custom Rigs23-year-old Cameron Bagley's 1999 Pete 379 carries on father's legacyRegulationsEnforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHPRegulationsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsFeatured SponsorThe ALL NEW JBL FLIP 7 - Featuring AI sound boost, deeper base, longer battery life, and Auracast... it's MADE to be HEARD.
