LLN (6/25/18) – We’ll tell you about an anthem written about the Mack Anthem truck. Also on today’s program, a look at insurance requirements for oilfield and logging operations; and a requesting for an investigation into possible collusion between a large truck maker and staff at EPA involving glider kits.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 25:29 – Mack Anthem
25:29 – 40:20 – Oilfield, logging truck insurance
40:20 – 50:32 – Congressman seeks investigation of EPA
Segment 1
Dale Hadland of Beachville, Ontario, has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 32 years of safe, accident-free driving as part of the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Learn more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
Segment 2
When Mack wanted a new song for its Mack Anthem truck, they turned to singer-songwriter Steve Moakler, and the result was a song called “Born Ready.” Terry Scruton talks with Moakler and Mack Vice President of Marketing John Walsh about how the song came about and what it has meant to people along the way.
- You can see the official video on YouTube;
- And find out more about the Mack Anthem online.
Segment 3
Terry Scruton continues our series on insurance requirements for specialty operations with a look at oilfield and logging operations with Trina McIntyre and Stacey Sanders of OOIDA’s truck insurance department.
- Find out more information about OOIDA’s Truck Insurance
- You can also call the insurance department directly at 800-715-9369.
- If you have a question about truck insurance you’d like answered on the air, you can call the Land Line Now Listener Comment Line at 800-324-6856.
Segment 4
A group of congressmen are requesting an investigation into possible collusion between a large truck maker and staff at EPA involving a study of glider kits. Mark Reddig gets the details from OOIDA Manager of Government Affairs Mike Matousek.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that at FightingForTruckers.com.
- To call members of Congress, dial 202-224-3121;
- Read OOIDA’s Guide to Contacting Lawmakers.