Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” Radio Marathon Program Starts August 23
The purpose of the “Ask the Law” radio and Internet program is to have drivers or truckers call/E-mail in and pose questions relating to safety and legal issues concerning commercial vehicles and be answered by law enforcement.
VAN NUYS, California (PRWEB) August 21, 2005
Ol’ Blue, USA, along with officials from law enforcement, will be in the studios of ABC Radio the fourth week of August. They will be heard on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network, based in Arlington, TX, and on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Open Road Café, broadcasting from its Dallas, TX, studios, doing 18 hours “live” of Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” radio program, from August 23 through August 26.
The purpose of the “Ask the Law” radio program is to have truckers call in and pose questions relating to safety and legal issues concerning commercial vehicles. As you might imagine, this often makes for lively discussions, and the program has developed a huge following and listenership.
Joining OlÂ’ Blue, USAÂ’s Founder RJ Taylor will be Sr. Trooper Monty Dial with the Texas Highway Patrol (Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Div.). On Tuesday, August 23, Sgt. Jim Brokaw with the Nebraska State Patrol (Carrier Enforcement Div.) will be the special guest. On Wednesday August 24, the special guest will be Officer Dana Proffet with the Indiana State Police (Motor Carrier Div.).
To participate in Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network, phone 1-800-288-9227. To reach Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” on the Open Road Café, the number to call is 1-888-782-5966.
Scheduled Dates and Times:
Midnight Trucking Radio Network:
Tuesday, Aug. 23, midnight to 5 a. m. Central Time - a total of 5 hours “live.”
Open Road Café:
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6 a. m. to 10 a. m. Central Time - a total of 4 hours “live.”
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 5 a. m. to 10 a. m. Central Time - a total of 5 hours “live.”
Thursday, Aug 25, noon to 2 p. m. Central Time - “live from the GATS”.
Friday, Aug 26, 10 a. m. to noon Central Time - ”live from the GATS”.
“Ask The Law” also has an Internet program at www. AskTheLaw. org
Founded in 1986, OlÂ’ Blue, USA (United Safety Alliance, Inc.) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to highway safety education, and to improving relations between the motoring public, law enforcement and commercial drivers. It works toward these goals by conducting free programs at truck industry events, truck stops, community events and public schools around the country, and through its various programs on truckerÂ’s radio heard throughout North America.
These programs take place during Ol’ Blue, USA’s annual Safety Tour with its 1951 tractor and 53-foot “rolling billboard” trailer. This trailer showcases sponsor logos and serves as the stage for the Ol’ Blue team’s mock truck inspections and other safety demonstrations. For details visit Ol’ Blue, USA’s Safety Tour page www. SafetyTour. org.
The “Ask the Law” program, sponsored in part by ALCOA Wheel Products, is broadcast live throughout North America four times each year.
Additional information about OlÂ’ Blue, USA and its many programs is available by visiting its Website at www. OlBlueUSA. org or by sending an E-mail to Info@OlBlueUSA. org.
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