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Trucking with OOIDA

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

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

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53:56

Trucking News Recap + Magazine Preview

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2025/08/01

From 15 years of emission regulations on the chopping block and the tariff effect on cross-border freight to comprehensive coverage of the Trump administration deregulatory push and more, Tyson Fisher, Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer of Land Line Magazine hop into the studio to recap the latest trucking news and preview their upcoming August/September issue.

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53:57

Lewie Pugh Breaks Down the Senate Hearing + Carlisle...

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2025/07/31

Our returning champion, Lewie Pugh, returns to Trucking with OOIDA for a debriefing after his appearance at a Senate subcommittee hearing last week. And while OOIDA’s executive vice president said the trip was productive, there are a few questions he wishes were asked of him during the hearing. We’ll give him a chance to do just that in a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, Mike Garland of the Carlisle Truck Nationals calls in with a preview of this weekend’s event in Pennsylvania.

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54 Years Behind the Wheel: Doug Smith Shares Trucking...

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2025/07/29

When you’ve been a truck driver for more than 50 years, you’re going to have more than a few stories to share. That tracks for OOIDA board member Doug Smith, who joins the show to share how he got started (somewhat reluctantly) and why he’s still doing it all these years later (spoiler alert: he loves it). Doug will also tell us about the “spiritual experience” of hauling The Wall That Heals, what it was like being on a reality show, his ever-so-brief cameo in a classic baseball movie and much, much

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53:56

Cargo Theft on the Rise & Fighting Human Trafficking...

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2025/07/25

How high can we go? Cargo theft numbers are still going up – and the criminals are adjusting their targets to fit their needs. But the good guys are fighting back, and Keith Lewie of CargoNet briefs us on how those efforts are going. Plus, Kylla Lanier of TAT explains how the fight against human trafficking now includes all 50 states standing together for the first time, news of the days and more – on a brand-new edition of Trucking with OOIDA.

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53:55

What Congress Needs to Hear from Truckers + The Truth...

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2025/07/24

On today’s Trucking with OOIDA, we cover executive vice president Lewie Pugh’s testimony before a Senate subcommittee that asked for guidance for the trucking industry while crafting the next highway bill. Plus, as far as the safety of autonomous vehicles go, what do we know – and what don’t we know?

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53:56

Hackers, Helpers, and Hauling On: Cybersecurity and...

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2025/07/22

Owner-operators have enough to worry about – which is why thinking about cybersecurity isn’t usually at front of mind. But it is for Ben Wilkens, cybersecurity principal engineer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, who joins the show with some advice. Plus, Abbigail Huffman of the American Transportation Research Institute breaks down a new study on demographics in the trucking industry, and Jonatan Quiros of Clark Freight details his efforts to help flood victims in Texas on an

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53:57

From Capitol Hill to Hauling Elephants: Lewie Pugh,...

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2025/07/18

Fresh off big wins on behalf of U.S.truckers, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has its sights oneven more. Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh is heading to Capitol Hill nextweek for that very reason. We’ll get a preview. Plus, how does one beginhauling elephants? And what does that even look like? We’ve got questions.Stephen Fritz has the answers, because that’s what he does. We’ll also clear upthe recent confusion about the medical certification process and cover the newson a

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55:50

Fixing the Driver Shortage, Hauling Superloads, and...

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2025/07/17

Making positive changes in the trucking industry can feel like an uphill climb, especially when there are so many forces pulling in different directions. But trucker Will Cook has a few ideas that he believes will get things back on track. He lays those out in his new book, “The Driver Shortage,” and he’ll share some of those thoughts with us. Plus, what’s it take to haul superloads across Wyoming? Andrea Staley of the Wyoming DOT tells us. Plus, Marty Ellis, driver of the OOIDA tour truck, has a

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54:00

From the Road to the Stage: A Trucking Musician's...

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2025/07/15

Bill Taylor’s day job may be trucking, but his passion is music – and for good reason. The Kentucky trucker/singer-songwriter just made a splash on national television with his voice and his band, Bill Taylor and The Appalachian Heatherns. Bill joins the show to talk about his appearance, his music, his family and his trucking career in a wide-ranging conversation.

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Speed Limiters Removed and Truckers Respond to Texas...

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2025/07/10

The Trump administration may have punted the prospects of a speed limiter mandate anytime soon, but that won’t stop future administrations from bringing it back. U.S. Sen. Steve Daines has a solution though – and he’ll join the show to tell us about it. Plus, we travel down to Texas for a look at how truckers are helping in the aftermath of deadly flooding and visit with a truck driver who’s also a singer-songwriter, plus news of the day and more on a brand-new Trucking with OOIDA.

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53:55

Spot Market Surge? Brent Hutto Says Yes + Overtime...

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2025/07/08

On today’s Trucking with OOIDA, we explore the latest spot market data with Brent Hutto of Truckstop.com – who notes something new that we haven’t seen in years, and it’s a positive sign for owner-operators. Plus, a new pitch for overtime pay for truckers, ambitious plans for a coast-to-coast high-speed rail project, and Alex Leslie of the American Transportation Research Institute breaks down what a new report on operational costs tells us about the challenges facing the industry.

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Pro-Trucker Wins in D.C.? OOIDA’s Collin Long Reacts...

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2025/07/03

When the U.S. DOT announced last week it was launching nine pro-trucker initiatives, Collin Long may have been as happy as anyone. As OOIDA’s director of government affairs, he’s been pushing for these changes in Washington D.C. as hard as anyone. We’ll let him take a victory lap, while acknowledging that the game is far from over. Plus, a nuclear verdict gets overturned, cargo thieves are licking their chops this holiday weekend and more, as we usher in a brand new episode of Trucking with

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53:57

DOT Delivers Big Win for Truckers: Lewie Pugh Breaks...

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2025/07/01

Ask and ye shall receive… eventually. The U.S. Department of Transportation delivered a big win for truck drivers late last week when it introduced nine initiatives ranging from increasing truck parking capacity and kicking the speed limiter mandate proposal to the curb to launching hours-of-service pilot programs and more. OOIDA had a big hand in getting the issues addressed, and executive vice president Lewie Pugh stops by again to explain what happens next. Plus, we celebrate Canada Day on an

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53:53

From the Cab to the White House: Gina Jones' Story...

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2025/06/27

On this episode of Trucking with OOIDA, hosts Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson hear firsthand from truck driver Gina Jones about her unforgettable trip to the White House—where she didn’t just attend, but spoke at the podium in the East Room with President Trump just steps away. Plus, we preview the upcoming Walcott Truckers Jamboree, discuss growing concerns over tracking technology targeting drivers, and bring you the latest news from across the industry.

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Freight Market Realities, English Proficiency Rules,...

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2025/06/26

On today’s Trucking with OOIDA, a frank conversation on the state of the freight market with Andrew King, director of the OOIDA Foundation, amid low rates and weak volume and demand. Plus, English proficiency is officially back to being an out-of-service violation, artificial intelligence is starting to pick up steam and more.

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53:56

Angela Griffin of Simple Livin’ + ELD Exemption Facts...

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2025/06/24

On today’s Trucking with OOIDA, truck driver Angela Griffin joins the show to talk about her popular YouTube channel, Simple Livin’, and everything it entails. Plus, we’ll knock down a road rumor that’s making the rounds about the electronic logging device pre-2000 engine exemption, provide some reminders about staying safe amid a rise in protests nationwide and more.

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Fuel Price Panic, Rest Break Exemptions, and the...

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2025/06/20

On today’s Trucking with OOIDA, we’re going to drill down into the perceived panic about fuel prices as tensions flare up again in the Middle East with Tom Kloza, longtime energy analyst who’s seen just about everything there is to see when it comes to oil and fuel. We also break down Shell Starship 3.0’s role in the IndyCar Series and a renewed exemption that makes an argument for tossing out the 30-minute rest break requirement. Plus – are we finally getting flying cars?

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Talking Old Trucks and Timeless Values with OOIDA...

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2025/06/19

On today’s Trucking with OOIDA, the Association’s executive vice president Lewie Pugh joins hosts Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson for a wide-ranging discussion about unannounced safety blitzes, strains on the supply chain, OOIDA’s efforts to make the industry work for everyone and more.

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