Marty Ellis has been talking with drivers about a question: Are trucks getting too automated? Are automated manual transmissions, adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency brakes too much? Also, some carriers are enforcing ever stricter policies on several issues, including personal conveyance, the split sleeper berth provision and inward-facing cameras. And OOIDA’s biannual board meeting recently took place. We’ll hear from one of the members of the board to talk about his career – and his side job running an animal rescue and sanctuary.
10:12– Carriers cracking down on some policies
24:52 – Bee Wings and Fuzzy Things
39:36 – Are trucks getting too automated?
Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- Help OOIDA in the fight against speed limiters.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Strawberry Jam and Chrome Festival in Stillwell, Okla. Stop in to join or renew OOIDA membership for two years at $50. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find out more about Bee Wings and Fuzzy Things on their website.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
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Carriers cracking down on some policies
Some carriers are enforcing ever stricter policies on several issues. Those include personal conveyance, the split sleeper berth provision and inward-facing cameras.
Bee Wings and Fuzzy Things
OOIDA’s biannual board meeting recently took place. We’ll hear from one of the members of the board to talk about his career – and his side job running an animal rescue and sanctuary.
Are trucks getting too automated?
Marty Ellis has been talking with drivers about a question: Are trucks getting too automated? Are automated manual transmissions, adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency brakes too much?
