Trucking with OOIDA

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/@JosephD Join or renew with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and use code PODCAST25 for a discounted membership: https://www.ooida.com/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/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

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 NOW 02:39 Not being able to link USDOT numbers up with system 03:19 Calling FMCSA and OOIDA for help 05:07 Common data transfers 06:17 Delays in authority activations 07:10 FMCSA’s response to issues/problems 08:33 Effect on day-to-day trucking operations ANSWERS TO COMMON MOTUS QUESTIONS 11:28 Can OOIDA register my Motus account for me? 12:24 Word of caution about scams 15:02 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 arise For 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/ [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/

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/ [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/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

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/ [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/ [https://landline.media/subscribe/]

The Heavy Haul Trucker Who Accidentally Went Viral – Here's What Happened

One of the best things about social media is showing the world things they’d never get to see otherwise. And few people are showing the world what Andy Specht is showing them. After starting out in the Marines and working as a mechanic, Andy shifted to heavy hauling. And when he started cataloguing his life online as the Blue Collar Trucker, he didn’t think it would amount to much – until it did. Today, he boasts tens of thousands of followers – and to hear Andy tell it, there’s no secret formula. He’s just showing the world what it’s like to haul heavy equipment for a living, while imparting advice and lessons along the way. Check out the Blue Collar Trucker online: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollar_trucker | https://www.instagram.com/bluecollar_trucker/ 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/