The potential rail strike was averted last week, but according to DAT, some shippers still took preventative measures and diverted some volume to truckload. We’ll have the latest on that, and what the market looks like as we head into December.
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The potential rail strike was averted last week, but according to DAT some shippers still took preventative measures and diverted some volume to truckload. Also, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is continuing its efforts to teach people how to safely share the road with truck drivers. We’ll hear from one of the senior research associates who is getting creative when it comes to showing motorists the vantage point of a truck driver, and why it’s important to keep that in mind while on the road. And everyone likes a nice good Samaritan story. Marty Ellis recently ran into such a story, and he took some time to tell all of us about it.
Catch up on the news with Ashley Blackford
OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops makes a big donation to help veterans. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gives an update on supply chain issues. And a truck driver will be reunited with his co-pilot cat.
Share the road lessons
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is continuing its efforts to teach people how to safely share the road with truck drivers. We’ll hear from one of the senior research associates who is getting creative when it comes to showing motorists the vantage point of a truck driver, and why it’s important to keep that in mind while on the road.
Good Samaritan story
Everyone likes a nice good Samaritan story. Someone helping out at roadside, a stranger who lent a hand in someone’s hour of need, or perhaps someone at a loading dock who showed some kindness when they really didn’t have to. Marty Ellis recently ran into such a story, and he took some time to tell all of us about it.
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- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Ashland, Va. That’s at Exit 92 on Interstate 95. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Find out more about sharing the road on the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute website.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
- 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.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
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