Bigger Trucks Debate & Ohio DOT Tackles Parking Shortage

Bigger Trucks Debate & Ohio DOT Tackles Parking Shortage

Author: Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association August 29, 2025 Duration: 53:56
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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.Hosted by Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson, the show 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.In this episode:There’s a renewed effort on Capitol Hill to allow bigger and heavier trucks on U.S. roadways, but OOIDA is pushing back. Bryce Mongeon, OOIDA’s Director of Legislative Affairs, provides an update and a call to action.Plus, Chris Hughes of the Ohio DOT breaks down the state’s active and ongoing response to the truck parking shortage. They’re not just talking the talk, they’re walking the walk.So hop on into the cab, and get to Trucking with OOIDA.Learn more about OOIDA:https://ooida.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNhalliWURwYTBnWW1vQkt5SU9hTnlUVmdTQXxBQ3Jtc0tscVYyYWZfZmpEVFo3UkFFTmVrWGpDZm5sOU1BUkNvcmFCMkZmdUNUS0s0Tl8xOHBXLWkybkkyTDZBUFlfUnNVaHJaaEtOTTBMXzBBdjA4ekVZaFdoZkh4U0RhZjRjekdic3JjSmxCd19TYjFyTzRWUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fooida.com%2F&v=96rwNm4zcFU)Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFNTmVNa0pFcVNRSi1IX001WkZSY2xDaTJMQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQlczTXJqMjVvcHBPR2RsOTNBR0VaSXB0NXdEZHVRSkx2VVFvWFI0WEJiUzZXNkYxT2lfWGVSVnJXVlYxQ19JTHpveXFfcDY2Mkp6Y1kwVWhxX0xEc2Y0UVJ3cFZiV3h0SEd6WUJHN2hFTXVwdVdsbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-nemo-nation-radionemo-282788598%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU5VUm9RbTNoWGwyaVZiUmVUYl8zUFJnV0ZFd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNjNzY3gycUdnbTdaY3BBbjNzazd3S2FlY1h3Y19sakVTbmJFdEh2WjRIamJlbW1QQXhid3R2M2xNX09fMmNIMjZJUkJOUkF6R0JTSGJMVzJVdEFuVzk1NndFTUlCV0VyS3diLXRqVlFOeG1QY05YWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-road-gang-radio-radionemo-282788366%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJLT1FBRXAyaGRHeHcyMXZGd29KSl9EMjliUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZ080MF9mS195UFZZeW9rbVlEcEhkY0c2NzEtSklyQlFuM3ljNDhvaXVDVGhpdDFmVkl0QTdsU0U0eTQ2d3FJVG1ZRXNUMmxXUS00TUtMTkctdkNNTVdDRXJrTHQtR3JaZ2NieExZM2g3cTgxVndRZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-we-should-write-radionemo-287458630%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFhPZ3FBS0xNVVdzVkgxUG5RZEZzNHc4UXF0UXxBQ3Jtc0tuWWo2SG1MYlpueWxrYkM1TkI0SmJMb3RTQWxVUE1DUDk5aUlJdXBweEx0ZVA2RGJScUFORzAyT21DbGJxd1AyQWdXUkR5V1NUUmJSdmxtR1NtQ2swQTdhRTNoejVWcHktejhVbWlraHQ3bjBkT0Q5UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-trucking-with-ooida-285122794%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)

Hosted by Ashley Blackford and Scott Thompson, Trucking with OOIDA is a direct line to the conversations that matter most on the open road. This isn't just industry talk filtered through a corporate lens; it's the authentic voice of the trucking community, reflecting the long-standing advocacy of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. Each episode blends necessary news analysis with the kind of stories and practical insights you'd share at a truck stop. You'll hear from seasoned over-the-road drivers, policy experts, and unexpected guests who all have a stake in the life and business of trucking. The discussions cut through the noise to tackle real-world challenges, from regulatory changes and market trends to the daily realities of life behind the wheel. Tuning into this podcast feels like catching up with well-informed friends who are as committed to the profession as you are. It’s where education meets entertainment, offering both a clear-eyed look at the business and a genuine connection to the people who keep freight moving. For anyone invested in the trucking industry, whether behind the wheel or in the office, these conversations provide valuable perspective and a solid sense of what's coming down the pike.
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Life is a Highway (Bill) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:26
Every five years or so, Congress releases something known as the Highway Bill. Long story short, it lays out funding and policies for the nation’s infrastructure moving forward. And yes, that includes trucking – especial…
This High School is Creating America’s Future Truckers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:36
Selling the youth on a career in trucking can be an uphill task, but it’s one Dave Dein takes on with enthusiasm. The former trucker created a CDL program at Patterson High School in California that paves the way for a c…
Six Decades in a Truck and Counting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:51
Chances are Steen Gronlund has been on the road longer than you’ve been alive. The octogenarian and OOIDA life member has been trucking since the Sixties and he’s still on the road. We cover it all – from Steen’s early l…
Old School Truckers React to Modern Trucks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:45
Does all this new truck technology actually make for safer driving? After recent experiences with a high-tech truck and a simpler one, Angela Griffin of the Simple Livin’ YouTube page isn’t so sure. She shares her big ta…
FMCSA’s Motus System Goes Live This Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:02
FMCSA is rolling out a new registration platform called Motus – and if you’ve got a USDOT Number or USDOT Number and Operating Authority, you’ve got a few more days to log in before the new system launches. Julie Otto of…
Take Care of Your Body, Take Care of Your Truck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:12
The average age of death for truck drivers is 61. That’s not just sad, it’s unacceptable – which is exactly why Jeremy Reymer founded Project 61. He and Dr. Mark Manera, president and chief health officer of the nonprofi…
Controlling Traffic and Handling Rattlesnakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:19
A lot of what OOIDA does happens behind the scenes. Case in point: ongoing efforts in Texas to make intersections safer via roundabouts and “innovative intersections.” Generally speaking, those conversations didn’t inclu…
"Will Ferrell" Takes Over the Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:33
If you ain’t first, you’re last – and David Babcock is most definitely first in our books when it comes to Will Ferrell impersonators. Whether it’s Ricky Bobby, Ron Burgundy or Buddy the Elf, David tours the world bringi…
Human Trafficking Victim Saved by Truck Driver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:30
In the fight against human trafficking, truckers have the means to be frontline heroes. All it takes is a little training followed by action, as Bob Bramwell found out one fateful Christmas Eve. He now uses that experien…
From Trucker to Trainer: James Murphy's CDL Training Secrets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:45
Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life, they say. And if that were to apply to anyone, it applies to James Murphy. It’s quite apparent that the trucker-turned-CDL trainer loves what he does. From th…

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