XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio started with a dream and a vision to let radio listeners choose what to hear and when to hear it wherever they wanted to hear it. This was especially pertinent to the trucking industry. Statistics showed that truckers changed the radio channel every 11 minutes. XM radio provided the truckers with the perfect alternative and with over 130 channels including everything from music to news, sports to comedy. And, a channel of their very own. The Open Road Channel 171 has permeated the cabs of America's driving force and gives the trucker a chance to connect with the latest trends and industry news

Dave Nemo came to XM from AM night time radio and was an original member of the “Road Gang” out of New Orleans in the early 70's. This was the first programming specifically aimed at the professional trucker. Dave was and is still a pioneer. He says “When XM began broadcasting, we knew we were looking at the future of radio and a dream of the past; one program, one station, blanketing the entire United States. Every trucker everywhere would know exactly where to tune in to find my ( Dave's) show. It was a “no brainer”. As a result, the Open Road Cchannel has achieved the lofty goal set out at its inception: it is the perfect companion for America's professional driver.”

Dave's show airs from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm ET daily.

As XM radio moves into the New Year, they are excited about the opportunity they provide to the over the road trucker. They feel the number of channels provided gives everyone the choice of music, sports, news, comedy, talk, weather, and traffic information they need to save time and effort and enjoy the ride while working. The traffic channels for 21 local markets lets truckers hear traffic information before they actually enter the area, so they can reroute around jams and accidents to stay on time and save money! XM was truly made for the cross country professional driver.

As music trends change and the public airways are filled with only a small sample of music radio, the overwhelming number of channels to choose from gives you the listener any and every style and taste of music available – all 100% commercial-free. From Beethoven to the Beatles, Hip Hop to Be Bop and every decade of music since radio started. All of this is coast to coast for you, the listener. XM Satellite radio invites you to be part of the family of subscribers and members of the XM Nation. To get more information, visit xmradio.com today.