States across the country are trying different ways of giving consumers – including truckers – a break on fuel taxes. That includes fuel tax holidays and avoiding automatic fuel tax increases.
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States across the country are trying different ways of giving consumers – including truckers – a break on fuel taxes. That includes fuel tax holidays and avoiding automatic fuel tax increases. Also, is there, or is there not a shortage of diesel exhaust fluid? That’s the scuttlebutt going around right now. We’ll separate truth from fiction on that – and discuss DataQ challenges. And the halfway point in the year is a good time to take a look at where you are financially, with an eye toward adjusting things moving into the second half of the year. And the same is true of your tax picture.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Diesel prices are up again on average, but some regions are seeing a bit of relief. A train and dump truck collide, killing at least 3 people. And Daimler is moving forward with finding an alternative to diesel.
DEF shortage: Here are the facts
Is there, or is there not a shortage of diesel exhaust fluid? That’s the scuttlebutt going around right now. We’ll separate truth from fiction on that – and discuss DataQ challenges.
Checking taxes at the halfway point
The halfway point in the year is a good time to take a look at where you are financially, with an eye toward adjusting things moving into the second half of the year. And the same is true of your tax picture.
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- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Mount Vernon, Ill. That’s at Exit 95 off Interstates 57 and 64. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Click here to appeal an item on an inspection report that could affect your CSA score.
- See everything OOIDA’s Business Services Department has to offer here. And you can contact them at 816-229-5791.
- If you have questions about tax matters, call Shasta May at 888-407-1669, or you can email her here. You also can visit the MBA Tax and Bookkeeping Service website.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
