LLN (7/31/18) – Western Star is expanding their line of dump trucks. We’ll have that, plus: Alliance Auto Parts is expanding their locations; states continue writing rules on the use of automated license plate readers; and what you can do with members of the U.S. House in their home districts for August.
0:00 – 10:10 – Newscast
10:10 – 24:52 – Western Star expands their line of dump trucks
24:52 – 40:10 – Automated license plate reader rules
40:10 – 50:24 – August congressional recess
Segment 1
Donald W. Wolford, Jr. of Pawleys Island, S.C., has been recognized by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for 29 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
Western Star is expanding their line of dump trucks; Alliance auto parts is expanding their locations; the Great American Trucking Show is around the corner; and Bendix has some news as well. Terry Scruton talks with Land Line Magazine’s Suzanne Stempinski.
Segment 3
State officials around the country continue to make progress with efforts to pursue and adopt rules that cover the practice of tracking drivers’ movements through automatic license plate readers. Terry Scruton finds out more from Land Line Magazine’s Keith Goble. To read about legislation in a particular state, visit the OOIDA Legislative page.
Segment 4
Members of the U.S. House are going to their home districts for the entire month of August. And that gives you some unique opportunities to get your message across. Mark Reddig talks with Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
- 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.
