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Road Dog Trucking is a trucker's talk radio channel on the Sirius XM Radio service. The subjects cover those relevant to the trucking community, be it politics, economics, or social issues. On 2009-02-17, the Sirius channel's programming merged with the programs heard on XM Radio's Open Road. Most of the programs from both services were retained.
, Dave Nemo
, and Truckin' Bozo Dale Sommers
. It also played a daily, one-hour long program called Land Line Now, brought to the listeners by OOIDA. America's Trucking Network
, hosted by Steve Sommers, previously held the overnight slot on this channel (dating back to the days when Dale himself hosted the show in this slot) until ATN's flagship station WLW
began simulcasting on XM.
Prior to October 2007, the overnights were filled with non-trucker programming (namely, replays of Dave Ramsey
and a tape delay of Online Tonight with David Lawrence
) so as to protect America's Trucking Network from competition. However, beginning 2007-10-08, the Midnight Radio Network
, hosted by Eric Harley
, assumed the overnight slot from 1-6 AM eastern time. The show was carried on Sirius' Road Dog Trucking until the show was dropped without warning in September 2007.
Dave Ramsey is still heard on XM 165
, but David Lawrence, who had been a part of XM Satellite Radio's lineup since 2002, and at one point even had his own channel with replays all day, was dropped from the service as a whole.
, Chris T.
, Evan Lockridge
, Glen Jones, and Mark Reddig. Bill Mack, heard on Open Road mid-days, was moved to Willie's Place
to continue his music intensive program, as well as his Sunday Grand Ol' Gospel program. All content heard on Road Dog Trucking is a Sirius XM exclusive product.
- These programs may be preempted for sporting events.
History of Sirius' Road Dog Trucking
In 2003, Sirius launched its dedicated truckers channel Sirius Trucking Network. It retained the name until March 2006, when the channel was renamed to Road Dog Trucking.History of XM's Open Road
Open Road launched on XM with from the America's Trucking Radio network, including Bill MackBill Mack
Bill Mack is one of the most recognizable voices in country music radio. For many years, Mack was best known as the host of The Country Roads Show, the overnight country music show on WBAP, a clear channel station in Fort Worth...
, Dave Nemo
Dave Nemo
Dave Nemo is an American radio personality, currently hosting a show on the Road Dog channel 171 on Sirius-XM Satellite Radio. Nemo's show is geared toward entertainment and news favored by truck drivers....
, and Truckin' Bozo Dale Sommers
Dale Sommers
Bruce Dale Sommers , known by his nickname "The Truckin' Bozo", is an American radio personality, best known for his long-running country music show geared toward truck drivers...
. It also played a daily, one-hour long program called Land Line Now, brought to the listeners by OOIDA. America's Trucking Network
America's Trucking Network
"Steve Sommers" redirects here. Not to be confused with Steve Somers, a New York radio host.America's Trucking Network is a nightly terrestrial and satellite radio broadcast based in Cincinnati, Ohio that was formerly syndicated across the United States...
, hosted by Steve Sommers, previously held the overnight slot on this channel (dating back to the days when Dale himself hosted the show in this slot) until ATN's flagship station WLW
WLW
WLW is a clear channel talk radio station located in Cincinnati, Ohio, run by Clear Channel Communications. The station broadcasts locally on 700 kHz AM...
began simulcasting on XM.
Prior to October 2007, the overnights were filled with non-trucker programming (namely, replays of Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey
David L. Ramsey III is an American financial author, radio host, television personality, and motivational speaker.Ramsey's syndicated radio program The Dave Ramsey Show is promoted with a tagline that "It's about your life and your money," and it is heard on over 450 radio stations throughout the...
and a tape delay of Online Tonight with David Lawrence
David Lawrence (radio host)
David Harvard Lawrence XVII is an American television and film actor, voice talent, network radio host, Internet entrepreneur, podcaster, demo producer, teacher and author, best known for his role as The Puppetmaster on NBC's sci-fi series Heroes...
) so as to protect America's Trucking Network from competition. However, beginning 2007-10-08, the Midnight Radio Network
Midnight Radio Network
The Midnight Trucking Radio Network is a talk radio program currently hosted by Eric Harley and Gary McNamara...
, hosted by Eric Harley
Eric Harley
Eric Harley is the host and producer of The Midnight Trucking Radio Network. He first began his radio career in September 1984 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Harley now hosts the show The Midnight Trucking Radio Network along with Gary McNamara, who has been with the show since 2005. Harley has been with...
, assumed the overnight slot from 1-6 AM eastern time. The show was carried on Sirius' Road Dog Trucking until the show was dropped without warning in September 2007.
Dave Ramsey is still heard on XM 165
Talk Radio (XM)
Talk Radio, often branded on-air as Talk Radio 165 , is a talk channel on XM Satellite Radio featuring terrestrial radio show simulcasts from around the country, most of which come from Premiere Radio Networks...
, but David Lawrence, who had been a part of XM Satellite Radio's lineup since 2002, and at one point even had his own channel with replays all day, was dropped from the service as a whole.
Road Dog Trucking...post-merger
In January 2009, a merged Sirius XM removed Midnight Trucking Network from the XM service, after having removed it from the Sirius service over a year earlier. Over a month later, it was announced that the two trucking channels would merge into one. The lineup included Dave Nemo, Dale Sommers, Kevin Rutherford, Meredith OchsMeredith Ochs
Meredith Ochs is an American radio commentator, DJ, writer and musician.Ochs is a commentator for National Public Radio's All Things Considered and has appeared on Talk of the Nation. She is also a frequent guest on All Songs Considered....
, Chris T.
Chris Tsakis
Chris Tsakis is the co-host of a Sirius XM Satellite Radio program for truckers called Freewheelin' with Meredith Ochs and Chris T....
, Evan Lockridge
Evan Lockridge
Evan Lockridge is journalist and radio talent.Currently, he works for Sirius Satellite Radio and can be heard on Road Dog Trucking Radio, Channel 147 as host of The Lockridge Report...
, Glen Jones, and Mark Reddig. Bill Mack, heard on Open Road mid-days, was moved to Willie's Place
Willie's Place
Willie's Roadhouse is a channel on the Sirius XM Radio network that specializes in playing traditional country music, as well as some older country hit songs. It is available on channel 56 on XM, channel 56 on Sirius and on Dish Network channel 6056...
to continue his music intensive program, as well as his Sunday Grand Ol' Gospel program. All content heard on Road Dog Trucking is a Sirius XM exclusive product.
Weekdays
| ET | PT | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 4 a.m. | Dave Nemo | Live |
| 11 a.m. | 8 a.m. | Freewheelin with Meredith Ochs & Chris T. | Live |
| 2 p.m. | 11 a.m. | The Lockridge Report with Evan Lockridge | Live |
| 4 p.m. | 1 p.m. | Dale "Truckin Bozo" Sommers Dale Sommers Bruce Dale Sommers , known by his nickname "The Truckin' Bozo", is an American radio personality, best known for his long-running country music show geared toward truck drivers... |
Live |
| 7 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Land Line Now with Mark Reddig | Pre-recorded |
| 8 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Freewheelin with Meredith Ochs & Chris T. |
Replay |
| 11 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Land Line Now with Mark Reddig |
Replay |
| 12 a.m. | 9 p.m. | ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond with Kevin Rutherford | Live |
| 1 a.m. | 10 p.m. | Jonesy's All Night Truck Stop with Glen Jones | Live |
| 5 a.m. | 2 a.m. | The Tim Ridley Show with Tim Ridley | Live |
Saturdays
| ET | PT | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 4 a.m. | Dave Nemo Weekend | Live |
| 11 a.m. | 8 a.m. | Freewheelin with Meredith Ochs & Chris T. | Best-of |
| 2 p.m. | 11 a.m. | The Lockridge Report with Evan Lockridge | Best-of |
| 4 p.m. | 1 p.m. | ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond with Kevin Rutherford | Live |
| 7 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Land Line Now with Mark Reddig |
Monday replay |
| 8 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Dale "Truckin Bozo" Sommers |
Best-of |
| 11 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Land Line Now with Mark Reddig |
Tuesday replay |
| 12 a.m. | 9 p.m. | ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond with Kevin Rutherford | Best-of |
| 1 a.m. | 10 p.m. | Jonesy's All Night Truck Stop with Glen Jones | Live |
| 5 a.m. | 2 a.m. | The Lockridge Report with Evan Lockridge | Replay |
Sundays
| ET | PT | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 4 a.m. | Dave Nemo Weekend | Live |
| 11 a.m. | 8 a.m. | Freewheelin with Meredith Ochs & Chris T. | Best-of |
| 2 p.m. | 11 a.m. | The Lockridge Report with Evan Lockridge | Best-of |
| 4 p.m. | 1 p.m. | ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond with Kevin Rutherford | Live |
| 7 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Land Line Now with Mark Reddig | Wednesday replay |
| 8 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Dale "Truckin Bozo" Sommers | Best-of |
| 11 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Land Line Now with Mark Reddig | Thursday replay |
| 12 a.m. | 9 p.m. | ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond with Kevin Rutherford | Best-of |
| 1 a.m. | 10 p.m. | Jonesy's All Night Truck Stop with Glen Jones | Live |
| 5 a.m. | 2 a.m. | The Lockridge Report with Evan Lockridge | Replay |
- These programs may be preempted for sporting events.External links
- Road Dog Trucking
- Dave Nemo official site
- Freewheelin' Facebook page
- Bill Mack official site
- Truckin' Bozo official site
- "Land Line Now" official site
- Midnight Radio Network official site
- "America's Trucking Radio Network" official site
- ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond - Open Road now also airs ATBS Trucking Business and Beyond with Kevin Rutherford on Saturday and Sunday 4:00-7:00 PM ET with Encores on Saturday and Sunday 3:00-6:00 AM ET. The show discusses various business topics relevant to the Trucking Industry